Hear Me Roar
Inspirational stories from midlife and beyond with Yvonne Vincent and Marie Thom
Episodes
25 episodes
Series 3 Episode 8 - The Stand-Up Mam with Kay Wilson
In this engaging conversation, Kay Wilson shares her remarkable journey from a career in public relations to becoming a stand-up comedian and author. After experiencing a life-altering brain haemorrhage, Kay decided to pursue her passion for co...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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37:22
Series 3 Episode 7 - From Rock Bottom to Rock Cakes with Claire Liddle
This conversation explores the inspiring journey of Claire Louise Liddle, who transformed her life from a troubled past marked by trauma and addiction to becoming a successful entrepreneur and community figure. Claire shares her experiences wit...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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41:07
Series 3 Episode 6 - 1, 2, 3, Eyes on Me with Mrs Smith
In this engaging conversation, Mrs Smith, a teacher turned comedian, shares her journey from the classroom to the stage. With 39 years of teaching experience, she discusses the challenges and joys of both professions, her experiences at the Edi...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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31:04
Series 3 Episode 5 - The Woman Empowering Women with Charlotte Body
In this engaging conversation, Charlotte Body shares her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and her passion for empowering women, particularly through the lens of menopause. The discussion highlights the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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36:06
Series 3 Episode 4 - Fitness for Later Life with Barbara Lowndes
In this engaging conversation, Barbara shares her inspiring journey of taking up running in midlife, overcoming challenges such as asthma, and her experiences with triathlons and ultra marathons. She reflects on the importance of surrounding on...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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28:42
Series 3 Episode 3 - MEN-opause with James Davis
In this episode of Hear Me Roar, the conversation centers around the concept of MEN-opause, exploring the challenges men face during midlife, particularly focusing on andropause. James Davis shares his journey from psychology to becoming a men'...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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33:29
Series 3 Episode 2 - The Jacqui Project with Jacqui Lents
In this engaging conversation, Jacqui shares her journey as a debut author and podcaster, discussing her book 'The Daphne Project' and the themes of self-discovery and midlife transitions. She reflects on her experiences with self-publishing, t...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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30:41
Series 3 Episode 1 - Bouncing Back with Jenny Hodgson
Trigger warning: This episode mentions childhood sexual abuse. There are no graphic descriptions. The focus is on healing.Summary: In this episode, Jenny Hodgson shares her inspiring journey from childhood trauma to healing an...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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45:35
S2 Episode 8 - Old Dog New Tricks with Grumpy and Me (Margaret Marlow)
In this engaging conversation, Margaret Marlow (Grumpy and Me) shares her journey from retirement to finding purpose through writing and building a supportive online community. She discusses the challenges of ageing, the importance of laughter,...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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31:29
S2 Episode 7 - Being Age Appropriate is so Overrated with Niloufar Lamakan
In this engaging conversation, Niloufar Lamakan shares her journey as an author, discussing her debut novel 'Aged to Perfection' and the challenges she faced in the writing and publishing process. She emphasises the importance of resilie...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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28:44
S2 Episode 6 - No Such Thing as a Glass Ceiling with Maralyn O'Keefe
In this engaging conversation, Maralyn shares her inspiring journey from a childhood in Paris and London to becoming a renowned stained glass artist. She discusses the pivotal moments in her life, including motherhood, health challenges, and th...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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32:28
S2 Episode 5 - Flying High in Later Life with Barbara Barnes
In this engaging conversation, Barbara Barnes shares her inspiring life journey, from her early career as a primary school teacher to her extensive community service and charity work. At 84, she reflects on her adventures, including daring fund...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:15
S2 Episode 4 - And Our Douze Points Go To Pete Fenner
In this engaging conversation, Pete Fenner shares his deep-rooted passion for Eurovision, recounting his journey from a young fan to a prominent commentary writer and lyricist. The discussion delves into the technical challenges faced during br...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:07
S2 Episode 3 - Everything Starts with an Idea with Ann English
In this engaging conversation, Ann English, a visual strategist and TEDx speaker, shares her journey from a successful 25-year career in Christmas displays to founding her own business, Create Intrigue, after facing redundancy. She discusses he...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:55
S2 Episode 2 - Going Boldly Into Midlife and Beyond with Sarah Jones
In this engaging conversation, Sarah shares her journey from a hobbyist baker to the founder of Incredible Toppers, a successful business specialising in cake and cocktail toppers. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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29:48
S2 Episode 1 - Anything's Possible with Richard Whitehead MBE
In this conversation, Richard Whitehead MBE shares his inspiring journey as a double amputee and Paralympic champion. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of mentorship, and how he empowers others through sport. Richard emphasiz...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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39:42
S1 Episode 8 - Now is Your Time to Shine with Michelle Ford
In this engaging conversation, Michelle shares her journey as a podcaster, voiceover artist and mother navigating the challenges of midlife. The discussion covers her experiences in the podcasting world, the evolution of her career, and the imp...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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37:09
S1 Episode 7 - Succeeding Against the Odds with Jude Downing
In this engaging conversation, Jude shares her journey from a teenage pregnancy to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the media industry. She discusses the challenges she faced, including societal expectations and personal struggles, and how...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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38:28
S1 Episode 6 - Triumph Over Adversity with Gillian Castle
In this inspiring conversation, Gill Castle shares her remarkable journey from a traumatic childbirth experience to becoming the first person to swim the English Channel solo with a stoma. She discusses the challenges she faced, her mental heal...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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39:40
S1 Episode 5 - Bossing It In Later Life with Margaret Carter
In this engaging conversation, Margaret Carter, the chairman of the Tyne and Wear South Federation of WIs, shares her journey from being a teacher to leading a significant women's organization. She discusses the importance of adapting the Women...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:38
S1 Episode 4 - Making the Menopause Business As Usual with Sharon MacArthur
In this conversation, Sharon MacArthur, known as Miss Menopause, shares her journey from a senior leader in a FTSE 100 company to becoming an advocate for menopause awareness in the workplace. She discusses the challenges of overcoming ignoranc...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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33:30
S1 Episode 3 - Living Life Upside Down with Eilidh Whiteford
In this engaging conversation, Eilidh Whiteford shares her unique journey from a political career to becoming a mother at 50. She reflects on her experiences in academia, the challenges of navigating the political landscape, and the joys and di...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:26
S1 Episode 2 - When Life Gives You Lemons with Sarah Stenton
When life gives you lemons, get zesty. In this engaging conversation, Sarah Stenton from the Facebook page Middle Age Madness shares her journey from having to sell her home and business to embracing a new career in comedy. She discusses the ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:55
S1 Episode 1 - It's a Man's World with Anna Foster
In this engaging conversation, Anna Foster shares her journey through the radio industry, discussing the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field and the evolution of women's roles in media. She reflects on her experiences with...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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36:58