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Self Care Club - The Midlife Edition

Lauren Mishcon & Nicole Goodman

Welcome to Self Care Club: The Midlife Edition.

This is the newly rebranded podcast for women navigating everything midlife throws at you. From hormones and menopause to where are we with jeans (it's endlessly complicated) divorce, dating, confidence and everything in between.

Hosted by Nicole Goodman and Lauren Mishcon, winners of a British Podcast Award, Self Care Club has amassed millions of downloads and released over 700 episodes together. Together, Nicole and Lauren have trialled every self care fad, fix and fantasy going, and now they're turning six years of hard won experience into useful conversations that truly help midlife women.

Expect honest, funny, genuinely useful conversations, doctors and experts brought in to explain the science, and the reassurance that you're not the only one googling your symptoms at 2am.

If you're looking for a menopause podcast, a midlife podcast for women, or simply a funny, honest take on your 40s and 50s, you've found your people.

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  • S6 · E4
    Monday · 1 hr 3 min

    Confidence in Midlife: Why it feels different after 40

    What if the midlife confidence crisis isn't about losing confidence; but about outgrowing what used to create it? In today’s episode Lauren and Nicole unpack why confidence feels harder to access in your 40s and 50s, even when nothing's "wrong." They break confidence down into six areas: identity, capability, body image, desirability, agency, and belonging and do a confidence audit asking the questions most women never stop to ask themselves. In this episode we discuss: Why the confidence markers that worked in your 20s and 30s stop working in midlife The link between perimenopause symptoms (brain fog, fatigue, poor sleep) and feeling "less capable" Body image and attractiveness in midlife - what actually changes Why confidence often comes after action, not before it Rebuilding friendships and finding "your people" in midlife How evidence, not perfection, builds real confidence If you've ever felt like you don't recognize yourself lately, this episode is for you. Get in touch with us: Email us: hello@theselfcareclub.co.uk Instagram @selfcareclubpod Try AG1 now at https://drinkag1.com/selfcare and get £20 off your first order + 5 AG1 Travel Packs for on the go, a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2, and the Welcome Kit for FREE. No risk with the 30- day money-back guarantee. Find all details about the health benefits in the link. Study results are on file with AG1, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Friday · 25 min

    Ask The Doctor: Insomnia, Menopause & Sleep with Professor Guy Leschziner

    Ask The Doctor: Insomnia, Menopause & Sleep with Professor Guy Leschziner This episode is sponsored by Welbeck – providing beyond better healthcare. Welcome to the first episode of our brand-new Ask The Doctor series. In this special bonus episode, we put your midlife health questions directly to a medical expert and this time, we're talking about insomnia, menopause and sleep. Sleep problems are incredibly common during the perimenopause and menopause, with around 40–60% of women experiencing sleep disruption during the menopausal transition. But why does sleep become so difficult in midlife? What causes us to struggle to fall asleep? And what can we actually do to improve our sleep? We put your questions to Professor Guy Leschziner, one of the UK's leading neurologists and sleep experts. Guy is a Consultant Neurologist at Welbeck and Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital, where he runs specialist sleep and epilepsy clinics as well as general neurology clinics. Got a question for a future Ask The Doctor? Keep an eye on our socials for details of how to send yours in. We'd love to hear what you've always wanted to ask a medical expert. Email: hello@theselfcareclub.co.ukInstagram: @selfcareclubpod Please note: This podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. If you have concerns about your sleep, insomnia, perimenopause, menopause or any other health issue, please speak to your GP or another qualified healthcare professional. Try AG1 now at https://drinkag1.com/selfcare and get £20 off your first order + 5 AG1 Travel Packs for on the go, a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2, and the Welcome Kit for FREE. No risk with the 30- day money-back guarantee. Find all details about the health benefits in the link. Study results are on file with AG1, 2023. Find Professor Guy Leschziner Professor Guy Leschziner at WelbeckGet in touch with Self Care Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S6 · E2
    September 14 · 46 min

    Why Can’t I Sleep? Menopause, Insomnia & Better Sleep with Professor Guy Leschziner

    Advertisement⏐Try AG1 now at http://drinkag1.com/selfcare and get £20off your first order + 5 AG1 Travel Packs for on the go, a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2, and the Welcome Kit for FREE. No risk with the 30-day money-back guarantee. Find all details about the health benefits in the link. Study results are on file with AG1, 2023 This episode is sponsored by Welbeck - providing beyond better healthcare. Why does sleep seem to get so much harder in midlife? From waking at 3am and being unable to get back to sleep, to lying awake with a racing mind, insomnia is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms women experience during the menopausal transition. In this episode of Self Care Club - The Midlife Edition, we’re talking all things sleep, insomnia and menopause with Professor Guy Leschziner, Consultant Neurologist at Welbeck and Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital. We explore what’s really happening to our brains and bodies during menopause, the difference between poor sleep and clinical insomnia, and why you can spend eight hours in bed and still wake up feeling exhausted. We also get into brain fog, sleep trackers, caffeine, screens and blue light, snoring, HRT and the lifestyle changes that can genuinely make a difference. We discuss: The 2 biggest mistakes people make when trying to improve their insomnia Why we shouldn’t be mean to snoring husbands Why Sleep trackers can be harmful The importance of aking at the same time every day If you’re struggling with sleep in midlife, this is one you won’t want to miss. Get in touch with us: Email us: hello@theselfcareclub.co.uk Instagram @selfcareclubpod Find Professor Guy Leschziner Professor Guy Leschziner at Welbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S6 · E1
    September 7 · 34 min

    Self Care Club: The Midlife Edition - Welcome to the Next Chapter

    Welcome back! And a big welcome to a brand new season and new chapter of this podcast. After seven years of exploring wellness and self-care, we’re evolving because, well, we’re evolving! In this intro episode, we talk about why self-care looks different in midlife and the real-life questions that come with this stage of life. We’re talking perimenopause and menopause, hormones, sleep and insomnia, anxiety, confidence, changing bodies, relationships, friendship, empty nesting, career, purpose, sex, ageing and finding joy in midlife. This isn’t about fixing yourself, looking younger or pretending midlife is always fabulous. It’s about honest conversations, expert advice and figuring out what actually matters to us now. In this episode: Why Self Care Club is becoming The Midlife Edition What self-care means in your 40s and 50s The biggest challenges and opportunities of midlife Why we’re talking more openly about menopause, mental health, relationships and identity What’s coming up on the podcast We really want you all to get involved because you are going to shape this next chapter of the show so please send in your questions, stories and topic ideas to us: hello@theselfcareclub.co.uk or dm us on Instagram @selfcareclubpod. What are you struggling with in midlife? What guests would you love to hear from? What are you currently trying to figure out? We're calling this The Midlife Edition because we believe this stage of life deserves its own conversation. Not because we're putting women in a box, but because there's so much to explore and so much we don't talk about enough. Welcome to the new Self Care Club. Let’s talk about midlife honestly, openly and without pretending we have all the answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • August 30 · 56 min

    From The Archives - Assuming Good Intent

    This week Lauren and Nicole go about their week by assuming good intent. Meaning they always start from the idea that a person meant well or was doing their best, no matter what they say or do. Sounds very simple, but the ladies struggled. Expect a...

  • August 24 · 1 hr 2 min

    From The Archives - Dreams

    Dreams seem to fascinate us; why we have them, what they are and where they come from. The majority of dream researchers today believe that dreams are messages from our unconscious mind and if we know how to interpret them, they can be powerful tools...

  • August 17 · 48 min

    From The Archives - Cold Showers

    We are going back in time here clubbers with an old show. Lauren and Nicole are all about cold showers! We’ve all heard about the multiple physical and emotional benefits to taking short, cold showers at the start of your day. But are they really that...

  • S2 · E3
    August 10 · 40 min

    From The Archives - If You’re Not Changing it, You’re Choosing It

    When we face situations in life that aren’t ideal, if we're not actively changing them, then we are essentially consenting to them.  In today’s episode, we explore why this mindset can be a game-changer, and discuss how to apply it to your own life to...

  • August 3 · 49 min

    From The Archives - Spending More Time Naked

    Following on from our show on “wear the damn shorts’ a few weeks ago we have had a deluge of responses. The TikTok comments were into their hundreds and it was obvious that the majority of women had a very hard time wearing shorts due to their...

  • S2 · E29
    July 27 · 43 min

    From The Archives - Your Summer Self

    It’s the last episode before we take a break for summer and we’re going out in a haze of sunshine, rebellion, and possibly crisps for dinner. Because summer has a sneaky way of waking up a part of us that goes into hibernation the rest of the year; ...

  • S2 · E26
    July 20 · 36 min

    From The Archives - How to Have An Imperfect Summer

    There is so much pressure to have the “perfect” summer - a great body, a great wardrobe, making every day of the school holidays ‘magical’ and having a wonderful Instagram worthy perfect holiday. Today Lauren & Nicole are saying NO THANKS to all...

  • July 13 · 13 min

    Self Care Club Is Evolving: Midlife, Menopause & What’s Coming Next

    Before the rumours start… no, Self Care Club isn’t ending! We’re just pressing pause for the summer. After nearly seven years of making the podcast we love, we’ve been having some honest conversations about where the show is now, where we’ve changed, and where we want to go next. Because the truth is we’re not the same women who started this podcast. The audience has changed, the wellness world has changed, and our conversations have changed too. Somewhere along the way, we found ourselves talking less about collagen and goat yoga, and much more about the things that actually shape our lives now. Hormones, confidence, ageing, relationships, careers, teenagers, marriage, the mental load, identity, ambition, reinvention and what the second half of life really looks like. And those are the conversations we’re most excited about. So we’re taking a summer break to rest, rethink and create a refreshed version of Self Care Club. Same friendship, same honesty, same laughs, but with a much bigger focus on midlife and the brilliant, messy, confusing stage of life we’re all navigating. Expect conversations about menopause, women’s health, confidence, friendship after 40, ageing, beauty, sex, identity, empty nests, ADHD in women, relationships, reinvention and everything else we’re all secretly wondering about. Because midlife deserves its own space. Women in their 40s and 50s are often talked about, but not always talked to. We want this show to feel like sitting down with friends who are asking the same questions you are honest, funny, thoughtful, and still very much us. While we’re away, we won’t disappear. We’ll still be around, sharing things on social media, and we’ll be bringing you episodes from the very beginning of Self Care Club so you can relive the journey with us; or discover it if you’re new. Thank you for listening, supporting us, and growing with us. This isn’t goodbye. It’s the start of the next chapter and we genuinely think it’s going to be our best one yet ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S5 · E20
    June 22 · 1 hr 7 min

    Burnout Recovery: Why Rest Isn't Enough with Jo Hutton

    This week on Self Care Club, we welcome Jo Hutton, yoga teacher, writer, trainer and creator of Yoga for Tired People, one of the world's leading health and wellbeing Substacks. Despite spending years teaching wellbeing practices, Jo experienced severe burnout in 2022. In this powerful conversation, she shares what burnout really looked like behind the scenes, why knowing about self-care isn't the same as practising it, and what genuine recovery actually requires. Together, we explore burnout recovery, nervous system regulation, chronic exhaustion, the difference between rest and recovery, and why so many people still feel tired even after taking time off. Jo also explains how the deeper teachings of yoga helped her recover and why rest may be a skill most of us have never learned. If you're feeling constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, burnt out or stuck in survival mode, this episode offers a compassionate and evidence-informed perspective on recovery. Self Care Club is the podcast that cuts through wellness myths and explores what really works for health, wellbeing, burnout recovery and self-care. • Burnout recovery and healing • Nervous system regulation • Chronic stress and exhaustion • Why rest isn't always restorative • Self-care myths • The difference between stopping and recovering • Burnout warning signs • Yoga beyond the physical practice • Recovery after burnout • Managing overwhelm and stress • Sustainable wellbeing practices • Learning how to rest Follow Jo Hutton: @johuttonyoga Subscribe to Yoga for Tired People: https://happyyoga.substack.com/ Look out for Yoga for Tired People (Bloomsbury, Spring 2027) If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate and review the podcast. Sharing episodes helps us bring evidence-based conversations about burnout, recovery, wellbeing and self-care to more people. In this episode: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • June 17 · 2 min

    FLASH SALE on tickets to our live podcast!

    Grab your tickets here for our first ever live podcast! We would love to see you there clubbers https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/40ish-live-show-5-jul-2026-tickets

  • S5 · E19
    June 15 · 54 min

    Sports Recovery & Why Everything Hurts with Dr Lorenzo Masci

    This episode is sponsored by Welbeck – Providing Beyond Better HealthcareWhy does recovery feel harder in midlife? Why do aches, pains, tendon problems and injuries seem to appear out of nowhere in your 40s and beyond? And are all those recovery...

  • S5 · E15
    May 4 · 31 min

    April Round Up

    Welcome to the April wellness roundup. Expect a jam packed show with the latest tiktok trends, wellness fads, the products we are trying and loving and all our TV, podcast and book recommendations.  Links below to items mentioned: PODCAST SERIES ...

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