Say it Sister...
Lucy and Karen, two 40-somethings, are always chatting about life, and all that it has to throw at them, and now want to share their raw, honest conversations with you. Their journey of finding their own voices, self-discovery and healing is something many of us can relate to. We all possess a unique power within us, but life’s trials often knock us off course. They have the tools, the courage to speak up and simply say it as it is, so you might feel seen, and understood and gain practical tools and techniques for self-discovery and personal growth during the changes we experience.
Episodes
62 episodes
Social Anxiety Or Just Boredom
Inspired by a question Jameela Jamil asked, we question whether social anxiety is always anxiety or sometimes boredom, overwhelm, and changing needs. We share how midlife reshapes identity, why depth beats noise, and why boundaries and recovery...
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Episode 15
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25:15
Midlife Social Anxiety, Named And Navigated
We explore social anxiety in midlife with honesty and care, naming how hormones, sensory overload and identity shifts change how we show up. We offer scripts, boundaries and gentle tactics to regulate the nervous system while keeping real conne...
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Episode 14
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23:59
Emotional Labour, Midlife, And The Courage To Say No
We explore the hidden costs of emotional labour, why midlife turns up the pressure, and how to share the load with clarity and care. Stories, science, and simple tools help you set boundaries, self-soothe, and redesign roles at home.• d...
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Episode 13
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45:11
Rachael Lemon. From Queen Bee Syndrome To Brave, Inclusive Leadership
We examine how fear, scarcity and old role models fuel Queen Bee dynamics at work, and how to replace them with mentorship, sponsorship and clear allyship. Rachael Lemon shares lived stories from healthcare leadership and offers practical chall...
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Episode 12
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38:59
Finding Your Voice When It Matters Most
We explore why voices seize when truth matters and how to turn that constriction into clarity. Stories, tools and a simple framework help you weigh safety, regulate emotion and ask for what you need with steadiness.• naming the frog in ...
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Episode 11
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32:18
Sustain Without Burnout
Leanne SpencerBalance sounds elegant until real life starts throwing curveballs. We open up about why “perfect equilibrium” keeps so many women stuck and how a flexible blend...
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Episode 10
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35:46
When Women Unite, Systems Shift
We trace how women’s voices move from personal healing to public change, from Parliament hallways to policy, art, and activism. Menopause screening gains, consent clarity, and centring women’s stories show how asking hard questions shifts syste...
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Episode 9
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35:09
From Witch Wounds To Wise Women: Unmasking Power
We explore the Halloween or Samhain idea of masking up and when to take of the cloak of protection, embrace the dark parts of ourselves, and let go of what no longer serves us. We share stories, rituals, and an on-air EFT practice to help us mo...
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Episode 8
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37:05
Rochelle Trow: What If Success Means Loving The Girl In The Mirror
What if the life that proves you “made it” is the very thing keeping you from yourself? We sit down with Rochelle Trow, founder of The Change Canvas and author of Awakening to Wholeness, A Life Unmasked to trace her journey from global HR execu...
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Episode 7
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36:43
MenoPositive take over: Regenerate, Don’t Decline
We have teamed up with Lisa Jedan of MenoPositive this month to put the focus on women supporting women and Menopause. So here is our way of showing support - listen to her amazing podcast here.Does perimenopause or menopa...
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Episode 6
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1:09:49
Lisa Jedan MenoPositive: Menopause can be fuel for growth
We welcome Lisa Jedan, Host of the MenoPositive Podcast. Lisa built a career making brands and people famous. From launching Bono and Bobby Shriver’s (RED) and David Beckham’s Football Academy to collaborating with brands like Formula 1, ...
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Episode 6
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29:43
Resilience, Not Relentless
We explore what resilience really looks like in messy, modern life—less grinding, more honest listening, seasonal rest, and community care. Through stories of early motherhood, divorce, and invited chaos (hello, puppy), we share practices that ...
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Episode 5
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29:43
From Perimenopause to Power: Rethinking Midlife, Work, and Women’s Health
It is menopause awareness month. We break the silence around perimenopause and menopause, mapping the decade-long transition that reshapes health, work, and identity. We share lived tools—from symptom tracking and GP scripts to cult...
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Episode 4
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34:30
The Courage to Face What You've Been Hiding
We explore truth-telling in this episode, discussing how women are called to face their inner truths and the importance of naming what we truly feel.• Lucy shares how becoming a "nag" in past relationships masked deeper unmet needs•...
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Episode 3
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28:46
Breaking Silence: How Women Lead in Times of Political Fear
Karen and Lucy explore the urgent rise of extremism and far-right movements in the UK, examining what it means to have a voice during politically hostile times when many feel like hiding.• Looking at how reform groups polling at 30% lea...
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Episode 2
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34:18
The Radical Power of Women's Truth-Telling: The Sword of Truth
Truth-telling is radical, liberating, and often silenced, especially for women who navigate a world that has historically taught them to swallow their words and shrink their truths. We dive into why speaking your truth is both revolutionary and...
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Episode 1
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36:24
The First Chapter: Celebrating Season One of Say It Sister
After nine months of powerful conversations that have reached listeners in 85% of Europe and across six continents, Lucy and Karen are taking a well-deserved summer break. In this reflective season finale, they celebrate the unexpected journey ...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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20:17
Helen Parker: Brain surgery gave me the confidence I never knew I needed
Helen Parker shares her transformative journey from corporate workaholic to confidence coach after surviving brain surgery and discovering the power of embodied confidence through...
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Episode 44
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40:17
True empowerment comes from within, not from others giving you permission
Lucy and Karen explore the concept of empowerment, what it means personally and professionally, and why those who feel empowered from within are more likely to empower others around them.• Empowerment has become a buzzword, but true emp...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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34:06
Ageism. Too Young, Too Old, Never Just Right?
Lucy and Karen explore how we can reclaim our power by embracing our age rather than seeing it as a problem to fix, sharing personal experiences of navigating ageism throughout their careers and personal lives. They discuss the liberating persp...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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33:21
Your Anger Has a Message for You
We explore anger as a wise messenger that tells us something isn't right, showing up to inform us of injustice, boundaries crossed, or betrayal. Our podcast was born from the simmering rage that many women experience during perimenopause – ange...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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34:34
Sonja Leason : From Homeless to Healed
Lucy and Karen welcome Sonja Leason, a resilient entrepreneur who transformed her life from homeless teenager to successful business owner and author. Sonja shares her powerful journey of h...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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36:31
Sue Aspinall : Trust yourself, you know more than you think.
Built on a long career as a teacher, Headteacher and Executive Leader across Asia, Europe and the UK, Sue Aspinall has recently expanded her work to include leadershi...
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Episode 39
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41:12
Breaking Free from Good Girl Chains
We explore the concept of "good girl conditioning" and its profound impact on women's lives, examining how these deeply embedded societal messages shape our behaviors, emotions, and self-perception.• Recognizing the gendered messages we...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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38:18
Grace Olson . Animal Healing: When Trauma Transforms into Your Life's Calling
Rising through challenge and transforming life's hardest moments into portals for growth, healing and deeper purpose is the foundation of personal development and authentic living.• Grace Olso...
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Episode 37
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39:45