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From Sunday Times to Silent Retreats: Eleanor Mills on reinventing life after 50

Tash Courtenay-Smith Season 4 Episode 2

After 25 years at the top of British journalism, Eleanor Mills was unexpectedly pushed out of her role at The Sunday Times. What followed was a complete reinvention—personally, professionally, and spiritually. In this powerful episode, Eleanor joins Tash to share her story of midlife transformation, the birth of her community platform Noon, and why she believes women over 50 are just getting started.

They dive into everything from surviving redundancy and finding purpose again, to psilocybin journeys in Jamaica, silent retreats, and the cultural invisibility of women in their 50s. Eleanor also explains why she coined the term "Queenagers"—and how women can reclaim their joy, ambition, and identity in the second half of life.

Whether you’re navigating your own transition or just curious about what comes next, this episode is packed with vulnerability, wisdom, and practical insights.

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