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Middling Along

Emma Thomas
Menopause
Perimenopause
Mental Health
Midlife
Retirement
Dementia
Self-Care
Post-Menopause Experience
Confidence
Ageism
Patriarchy
Existential Psychotherapy
Hype Women Movement
Caregiving
Work-Life Balance
Burnout
Boundaries
Strength Training
Women's Health
Breast Cancer

Middling Along is the podcast for women navigating the 'messy middle bit' of life. Whether it's perimenopause, the midlife collision, figuring out what the heck to do with their Second Spring, or looking for ways to life healthier for longer. Voted as one of the Top 25 podcasts for midlife and menopause at www.lattelounge.co.uk/podcasts-about-the-menopause/ - Emma speaks to a wide range of... more

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In this episode I chat to Kelly Keating: executive coach, master's student, and founder of new festival kid on the block, Wild and Wiser, a festival for women redefining success in midlife.

Kelly spent almost 30 years in corporate life before leavin... more

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If life keeps speeding up and the demands keep stacking up (kids, parents, work, your own busy brain) then this one's for you.

In this episode I interview speaker, writer and self-development expert Lily Silverton about her book Prioritize This: A P... more

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We say "I've got nothing to wear" standing in front of a full wardrobe. Samantha Harman's argument is that the sentence has nothing to do with clothes — it's about not knowing who we're supposed to be.

In this episode I talk to best-selling author, ... more

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Alex Perry is doing something unusual: he's a young man building a women's health-led underwear brand, and talking openly about menopause, mastectomy recovery and vulval health while he does it.

In this conversation, Emma and Alex explore:

• How hi... more

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Recent Guests

Kelly Keating
Executive coach, founder of Wild and Wiser
Wild and Wiser
Episode: Wild, Wiser, and Going For It with Kelly Keating
Lily Silverton
Author and self-development expert
Episode: Prioritize This: Managing Stress, Overwhelm & Procrastination in a World That Won't Slow Down with Lily Silverton
Samantha Harman
Bestselling author, stylist and former editor and journalist
Just Get Dressed (book)
Episode: Your wardrobe isn't a style problem. It's a self problem. Just Get Dressed with Samantha Harman
Alex Perry
Founder of Alexander Clementine
Alexander Clementine
Episode: Quite possibly the softest underwear out there... with Alex Perry from Alexander Clementine
Lucy Standing
Founder of Brave Starts, author of Age Against the Machine
Brave Starts (CIC)
Episode: Age Against the Machine: Why retirement is broken and what to do about it - with Lucy Standing
Joe Warner
Award-winning journalist and bestselling author
Author of Burning Up, Frozen Out
Episode: Burning Up, Frozen Out: The man's guide to menopause – Joe Warner & Rob Kemp
Rob Kemp
Freelance journalist and author
Author of Burning Up, Frozen Out
Episode: Burning Up, Frozen Out: The man's guide to menopause – Joe Warner & Rob Kemp
Poorna Bell
Award-winning journalist, author of She Wanted More
Freelance journalist and author
Episode: She Wanted More: Redefining Success, Purpose, and Power in Midlife with Poorna Bell
Sophie Jane Lee
Author of Beyond Palatable; journalist; founder of Electric Peach
Electric Peach / Beyond Palatable
Episode: We get Unapologetic with Sophie Jane Lee

Host

Emma Thomas
Host of Middling Along

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Really enjoyed the four quarter life episode- very insightful and relatable and got me thinking about a lot of things. Some great book recommendations in there too - can’t wait to listen to more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rude Alice
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Middling along happily!

    Love this podcast, I just listened to Dr Rachel Chrystal on burnout and perimenopause and it felt like she was describing me to a T! Really informative, thank you! ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KazButterfly
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Warm, wise, and wonderfully relatable

    Emma has a gift for making midlife and menopause feel less lonely. Middling Along is full of honesty, and real insight into women’s struggles— like chatting with a clever, compassionate friend. Every episode leaves me feeling seen, understood, and just a bit more hopeful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GHGoodwin
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great podcast-Anna Kilpatrick (Notneedingnew )

    I came to listen to Anna Kilpatrick whose Instagram page I follow, really enjoyed listening to her chat. I’d love to hear more of her but will return to listen to more guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gillygeorge61
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Super helpful podcast for women in midlife

    I hope every woman in midlife finds her way to this podcast. It’s refreshing to hear honest conversations that also feel inspiring. Looking forward to tuning in again very soon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SkylarLiberty
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive, uplifting conversations that normalize midlife transitions.
Practical, expert-backed guidance with a warm, relatable vibe.
Excellent guest variety—from clinicians to entrepreneurs—keeps topics fresh.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Age Against the Machine: Why retirement is broken and what to do about it - with Lucy Standing
Q: Why is retirement considered outdated given today's longer lifespans?
Because people are living and staying healthier much longer, so a fixed, all-or-nothing retirement is misaligned with the potential to contribute meaningfully well into later life.
Four Quarter Lives: Redesigning Careers, Aging, and Leadership with Avivah Wittenberg-Cox
Q: So welcome, and for anyone that hasn't come across the concept of Four Quarter Lives before, can you kind of briefly fill us in? What does it actually mean?
Four Quarter Lives is a framework that redefines life and careers into four 25-year segments, acknowledging longer lifespans and encouraging planning, learning, growth, and contribution across a century of life. It reframes Q2 as not the end of productivity, and invites people to design a meaningful Q3 and Q4, with emphasis on longevity, intergenerational collaboration, and purposeful aging.
Dr Anna Colton on How to Talk to Children About Food
Q: What can parents do if they are concerned about disordered eating in their child?
Start by observing behaviors and approaching the child with curiosity and compassion to encourage open conversations about food and body image.
Dr Anna Colton on How to Talk to Children About Food
Q: What signs should parents look for if they suspect their child might struggle with food?
Parents should be observant for changes such as cutting out foods, increased anxiety around mealtimes, or sudden weight fluctuations.
Erin Gallagher on Hype Women: Breaking Free from Mean Girls, Patriarchy, and Systems Silencing You
Q: How do we do that kind of unlearning that you've done?
It requires significant effort and time to shift an operating system that has kept us alive for decades.

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What is Middling Along about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on midlife and menopause, blending personal stories with expert insights to help women navigate aging, health, career pivots, and relationships. Across episodes, listeners hear practical guidance on fitness, nutrition, dementia and caregiving, leadership, and redefining success in midlife, often framed around four-quarter-life planning, empowerment, and authentic living. Notable strengths include a warm, conversational style, a willingness to tackle taboos, and a consistent emphasis on actionable takeaways—such as actionable tools for communication in relationships, sustainable wellness habits, and strategies to redesign work and life for longer, healthier living.

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1. Age Better with Liz Earle
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5. The Eat Nourish Love Podcast

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Middling Along launched 5 years ago and published 134 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Middling Along include:

1. Kelly Keating
2. Lily Silverton
3. Samantha Harman
4. Alex Perry
5. Lucy Standing
6. Joe Warner
7. Rob Kemp
8. Poorna Bell

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