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How To Run Away (& Other Handy Hints for Your Next Bit)

Monique van Tulder
Midlife
A Grown Ups Gap Year
Solo Travel
Menopause
Midlife Reinvention
Midlife Women
Perimenopause
Travel
Japan
Space
Camino De Santiago
Home
Kyoto, Japan
Six Senses Kyoto
Media
Wellness Retreat
Reinvention
Personal Branding
Women Empowerment
Wellbeing

Formerly A Grown Up's Gap Year.

How To Run Away (& Other Handy Hints for Your Next Bit) is a podcast about the next bit of life: health, long marriages, ageing parents, young adult children (kidults), friendship, community, travel, purpose, and how midlife women stay properly engaged with it all.

Hosted by bestselling Australian author, clinical nutritionist and wellbeing coach Monique van Tulde... more

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Why do midlife women stop trying things? Not the big rebellious things — the small ones. The new café, the different route home, the conversation with the woman next to you on the plane.

This episode is the final part of the SPACE method — a five-st... more

This episode was recorded before the current fuel crisis. Please check current travel advisories and official government advice before booking or travelling.

You’ve simplified. Planned. Acted. Connected.

Now — what if you actually went somewhere?

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If you've ever felt drawn to Japan - its quiet beauty, its rituals, its unhurried way of moving through the world - this conversation is for you.

Today I'm speaking with Hiroko Yoda, Tokyo-based author, translator, folklorist, and certified kimono c... more

Loneliness has been shown to have a health impact comparable to smoking many cigarettes a day. Not a typo.

In this episode — part of Monique van Tulder’s SPACE framework series — she explores why community and connection are critical to healthy agei... more

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Kaye
Life and wellness coach for women, solo traveler
Independent coach based in Sydney
Episode: Solo Travel Over 50: How To Take Guilt-Free Time Out
Hiroko Yoda
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Episode: Hiroko Yoda on Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Finding Hidden Meaning in Everyday Life the Japanese Way
Michelle Parsonage
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Episode: Your 2nd Act: Saying “Why Not Me?” in Mid-life with Michelle Parsonage (Host of Your 2nd Act)
Michelle B. Griffin
Personal brand and visibility strategist
Self-employed / branding consultancy
Episode: How to Turn Your Big Ideas Into a Visible Personal Brand with Michelle B. Griffin
Dr. Joanna Bruce
GP with a focus on perimenopause and menopause care
Myma Health, Bondi Junction
Episode: Life After Menopause: Strong, Supported & Informed with Dr Joanna Bruce Womens Health Expert
Prue Francis
Rural NSW cattle and horse stud background, co-owner of agricultural consultancy in Wagga Wagga, mum of three
Agricultural consultancy in Wagga Wagga
Episode: Empty Nest in Midlife: Daily Resets That Stick, with Prue Francis
Desiree Prinsloo
Artist who splits time between Sydney and Hydra, Greece
Independent artist / retreats on Hydra
Episode: Dreaming of Your Own Greek Island House? A Chic Local Shares Her Mid-Life Reset on Hydra
Monique van Tulder
Author of A Grown Ups Gap Year
Author, Wellbeing coach
Episode: From Shirley Valentine to Solo Adventure: Lessons from a Grown Up's Gap Year
Ayako Fukuda
Director of Wellness, Six Senses Kyoto
Six Senses Kyoto
Episode: Seasons and Japanese Rituals: In conversation with Six Senses Kyoto’s Director of Wellness

Host

Monique van Tulder
Host of the show, health and wellbeing professional; Author, clinical nutritionist and wellbeing coach; leads conversations on midlife reinvigoration, boundaries, travel, and life design

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • The Show When You’re Ready to Finally Focus on You

    I could listen to Monique every single day, her voice, her insights and her with words always change my outlook.

    From her brilliant book and this sister podcast, I’m always learning and laughing with her. Highly recommend for a fresh take with best friend tells it like it should be- style host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michelle B Griffin
    United States6 months ago
  • Perfect for any adult who’s ever fantasized about running away from home

    Monique Van Tulder offers a refreshingly honest perspective on how to reclaim your life when you're burnt out from taking care of everyone else's needs. Her storytelling is both relatable and inspiring .What makes this podcast special is its practical approach:… you don't need to quit your job or book a flight to feel alive again. Through solo episodes and guest conversations, Monique shares how tiny acts can create big shifts, giving us permission and a guidance for stepping away without burnin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gillian Whitney
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful

    If you are reading this review, look no further as you have found a podcast that delivers. Monique is the real deal and speaks to you as BFF, finding her unique way to meet you where you are at.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CollMK
    Australiaa year ago

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Listeners describe the host as relatable, insightful, and like a best friend providing practical guidance.
Guests and topics are viewed as empowering and ground-level, avoiding hype while delivering real strategies.
The show is praised for honest storytelling and actionable steps that fit into busy midlife lives.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From Shirley Valentine to Solo Adventure: Lessons from a Grown Up's Gap Year
Q: At what point did you decide there was a book in your story?
Monique explains that she felt there was a book in her journey for a long time, but it took reader feedback and a window of time to organize it into a cohesive memoir/self-help that could help others reinvent their lives.
I Did a Shirley Valentine: Took a Gap Year and Found Myself
Q: Now, how many of us have felt like that numerous of times? And we just wanted to throw the towel in and just hide or take off. But what pushed you to actually take off?
I woke up one day realizing I was exhausted by the roles I played and that I deserved a breather to rediscover what made me feel alive, leading to a nine- to ten-month gap year that expanded my sense of self beyond being a mother and partner.
Breaking the Midlife Mold: Secrets of Australia’s Most Relentless PR Student
Q: What did the MMA course unlock for you?
It provided clarity, practical systems, and confidence, helping Monique identify and craft a message that journalists want, and to stay consistent in pitching and media engagement.
Dreaming of Your Own Greek Island House? A Chic Local Shares Her Mid-Life Reset on Hydra
Q: What were the practical steps to making the move and renovating the farmhouse?
She explains needing a local contact, dealing with Greek language barriers, and hiring decorators; she emphasizes the role of a reliable lawyer and a strong network to handle permits, fittings, and the logistic challenges of island living.
Dreaming of Your Own Greek Island House? A Chic Local Shares Her Mid-Life Reset on Hydra
Q: What drew you to Hydra and how did you start building a life there?
Desiree talks about a long-standing fascination with Europe, universities, and the local Greek culture, followed by a decisive move after significant personal loss, choosing Hydra for its artistic milieu, safety, and sense of timelessness.

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A thoughtful show centered on midlife reinvigoration, practical self-care, and designing a purposeful second act for women and their families. Across episodes, listeners hear guidance on solo travel, boundary setting, personal branding, menopause, and building supportive communities, all wrapped in a warm, candid coaching style. The host blends storytelling, expert interviews, and actionable frameworks (like a SPACE-based approach) to help reset energy, values, and daily routines without needing drastic life overhauls. Notable strengths include a consistent emphasis on attainable, small steps, a focus on midlife caregivers and the sandwich generation, and a willingness to cover taboo or overlooked topics with empathy and practicality.

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Recent guests on How To Run Away include:

1. Rebecca Kaye
2. Hiroko Yoda
3. Michelle Parsonage
4. Michelle B. Griffin
5. Dr. Joanna Bruce
6. Prue Francis
7. Desiree Prinsloo
8. Monique van Tulder

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