40s Woman and Beyond
Hi, I’m Anna from 40s Woman & Beyond. I’m a Perimenopause Coach and PT and together with Genevieve Hallam, a friend and nutrition coach I love to work, talk and collaborate with women across companies and organisations. We were so lucky to persuade Margaret Cabourn-Smith, host of the extremely popular and very funny podcast “CrushedbyMCS” to co host this with us. We are all women in our perimenopausal years who have different experiences and areas of knowledge, and we wanted to start a conversation on why these can be crazy years, but why they can be great years too. We’d love you to join! If you'd like any info on 40s Woman and Beyond, our programme and our products, both company and individual, see www.40swomanandbeyond.co.uk
Find us on instagram @40swomanandbeyond, @ghnutritioncoaching and @crushedbymcs
Disclaimer
Anna Black, Genevieve Hallam, Margaret Cabourn-Smith or any guest presenter featured in this podcast cannot be held responsible for any injury or harm caused as a result of participation in any session or ideas you follow as a result of listening to this podcast. You are taking part at your own risks and need to make sensible decisions. Check in with your GP if you have any concerns and before making changes.
Episodes
25 episodes
Dealing with Perimeno Anxiety, The Joy of Being Annoying and Why Well Behaved Women Don't Make History
Gen, Margaret and Anna reflect on the Madeleine Spencer podcast, discuss perimenopausal anxiety*, the power of telling ourselves we are "beautiful and talented," and why embracing the fact that everyone is a little annoying might just be the se...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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26:53
The Midlife Glow-Up with Skincare Guru Madeleine Spencer
Skincare guru Madeleine Spencer joins us on this episode of @40swomanandbeyond to spill her best kept secrets for glowing, mature skin. From the SPF that replaces primer to the products worth your money, plus clever tricks to help you look (and...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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43:47
Dental Tourism, Finding your Va Va Voom and White Bean Dip - We're Back!
Margaret, Gen and Anna are back with Season 4.This week on 40s Woman and Beyond we reveal how posture can power up your presence, how to rediscover your va va voom, and the best after school snacks kids will actually eat. Fun, u...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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29:03
A Summer Special - Top Learnings, Jo Whiley, Stress Cycles, and Who is Your Mid Level Celebrity?
Back for a one off Summer edition (before we return in October), Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Gen Hallam and Anna Black discuss their top learnings from series 3, the uncanny similarities between Anna and Jo Whiley, and Gen shocks us all with a surp...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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32:35
Season 3 Finale - Is running bad, Specsavers and the hidden uses of silver foil
In the final episode of season 3, Margaret, Gen and Anna discuss their favourite bits from season 3, luxury hotels, and the joy of hair removal.As always check in with your healthcare provider, physio or gp before taking up any new exerc...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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28:48
Being brave, focussing on what you CAN do, and how the PTA could rule the world - A Career Special with Career Returners Co-Founder Julianne Miles MBE
In this empowering career special, the co-founder of Career Returners Julianne Miles MBE, shares the first step of looking for a job after a career break (and it's not immediately scouring the job...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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33:02
How to avoid always saying Yes!, Valuing ourselves and our new favourite eyeliner
Today we're back discussing all the financial changes we've put into practice after Stacey Presly's excellent money session, the power of the pause, and learning to value yourself and your time. Plus we talk sweaty hugs, eyeliners and texts fro...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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27:43
Money Money Money - It's Not as Complicated (or scary) as You Think
Money and pensions can cause us stress. However, now that we're in our 40s and Beyond we do need to understand some basics to ensure that we have some set up for later life. In this podcast Stacey Presly, Independent Financial Advisor, joins us...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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41:17
It Gets Greater Later!
This week Margaret, Gen and Anna discuss last weeks guest, the positives in fashion of being older, and why someone else's wins do not affect your worthiness!
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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26:43
A Style Special with Chantelle Znideric - How to find your 40s Woman style, the Best Clothes (& Shoes) for Work, and the Importance of a Thermal Vest!
Chantelle Znideric is a stylist to the stars, and to normal people too! She uses her experience and talent to help people with their confidence, showing the difference colour, distraction, and patterns can make and shares the best fabrics (she ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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30:45
Are you an Outdoor Family? The 6 minute solution and the Hidden Gems of Milton Keynes
We're back, and we talk about Rivals, New Year disasters, and why Margaret is holidaying this year in Milton Keynes.Take a listen and see attached the 7 Day Kickstarter...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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32:58
How to Walk Into a Room full of Strangers, Allyship and the Speed of Facial Hair
In the final episode of Season 2, we discuss moving back into the corporate world, the joy of allyship, and why we're the fabulous culmination of our experience!
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:05
"Why is my HRT not working?" Dr Lindsay Thomas, HRT specialist, returns and answers our top 3 questions
Following on from the extremely popular HRT special in series 1, Dr Lindsay Thomas, HRT specialist and GP, returns and answers our top questions on HRT. From why there can be bleeding (and when we need to get it checked out) to why it doesn't s...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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26:21
Chickpea juice, thinking about the positives and the power of silver boots
Margaret, Gen and Anna discuss last week's guest, Maddie Warren, and her approach to life, talk the power of footwear, and share their weeks perimenopausal experiences.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:27
Why Living in the Moment and Skipping Crunchy Nut Cornflakes for Dinner in Your 40s is a Win – with Special Guest Maddy Warren
Maddy Warren, known as the "Queen of Dialysis," has embraced living in the moment since being diagnosed with kidney failure at just 14. Now 40, she’s an unstoppable force—skydiving, building a thriving career, and even running a marathon. Despi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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41:23
Anxiety, Hot Tuna and Margaret's Late Night Adventures in Spanish Bars
This week is the epitome of a relaxed chat amongst 3 perimenopuasal friends talking uplifting experiences and not so successful adventures. Love it!
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:22
Getting a Natural High and Keeping your Friends Closer with Psychologist Dr Amanda Potter
Ever wonder why you get that post presentation slump? Or how to counteract that anxiety that seems to appear for no reason?Award-winning psychologist Dr. Amanda Potter shares practical, science-backed insights on how small daily habits c...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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50:51
Tips for Feeling "Like a Woman in Control of her Life", the best exercise for belly fat, and is it ever right to wear a Bum Bag?
We’re back & better than ever! Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Gen Hallam and Anna Black return to discuss all the important and possibly not so important aspects of moving through our 40s and Beyond. In Season 2 Episode 1 we get to the...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:37
"No More Salad", a Melissa Hemsley recipe that is “even tastier than a Big Mac” and the sheer joy of community, regardless of age! Season 1 Finale includes much laughter, joy and Davina!
Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Anna Black and Gen Hallam discuss the importance of connection and not staying age appropriate in the season finale!
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:16
Skincare Special: "It's the only product on the planet that I would actually say is a miracle product" Pamela Marshall, Aesthetician
Do you have any idea how to look after your skin in your "prime" years? Pamela Marshall, aesthetician, skin superhero and the guardian of many a celebrity face, shares her top tips and recommended products. Some of which are pretty surpri...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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32:24
Making Time for Fun (and why Anna and Gen need to get out More)
This week Margaret, Anna and Genevieve are discussing last week's guest, Dr Claire Macaulay, and discovering that two out of the three hosts definitely need to find more fun in their life (Clue: it's not Margaret).NB Whilst Anna talks ( a l...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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30:29
How to Have Better Sex and Enhance your Life, with Dr Claire Macaulay
Dr Claire Macaulay is an Oncologist and curator and host of The Midlife Sex Festival.If you're someone who cringes like your 12 year old self at the word vulva (and even if you're not) this is an informative, positive listen to learn mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:51
That Zoe Shot, Working in our 40s (& Beyond) and a Podcast Road Trip
Margaret, Genevieve and Anna discuss their recent "perimenopausal" experiences, what is working for them, and plan a Podcast Road Trip.We refer to the book "Lift and Climb" by Viv Groskop in this episode, available in all good book shops. C...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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33:50
HRT Special with Dr Lindsey Thomas
This week Margaret, Anna and Genevieve talk to Dr Lindsey Thomas, a GP with over 20 years experience in womens’ health. Based in Leeds, Lindsey now also works with Myla Health and is one of only 240 specialists who has the British Menopause Soc...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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47:19
"Dinner of the Gods, Sequin Playsuits and Midlife Crushes"
Join the chat with me, Margaret and Gen to talk all things perimenopausal! Celebrating World Menopause DayDisclaimerAnna Black, Genevieve Hallam, Margaret Cabourn-Smith or any guest presenter featured in this podcast ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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44:20