We recently sat down with Michael Serwa , the UK's top life coach - who is brutally honest, unapologetically confident and will kick your backside into transformation. As a life coach of 22 years, Claire followed Michael’s inspirational rise to success during that time. A chance meeting at James’ book launch meant she finally connected in person and we invited him on the podcast. Born in Poland, Michael arrived in London 20 years ago speaking barely a word of English. After six years in retail h...
Aug 18, 2025•33 min
In this week's episode I - James, am joined by someone very special - my wife and co-founder of The Midlife Mentors, Claire - as she marks one year alcohol-free. We dive into the real, raw, and uplifting story behind her decision to stop drinking, what the journey’s been like, the unexpected challenges, and the powerful benefits she’s discovered along the way. So, whether you’re sober-curious, considering cutting back, or just intrigued by what life looks like without alcohol, this is a conversa...
Aug 09, 2025•43 min
CAUTION : If you are taking antidepressants or any other psychiatric medication, do not stop or adjust your dosage without first consulting a qualified healthcare professional. Coming off medication without proper guidance can lead to withdrawal symptoms. In this episode we’re joined by Professor Joanna Moncrieff, psychiatrist, researcher, and author of Chemically Imbalanced - a bold book that challenges one of modern medicine’s most accepted beliefs: that depression is caused by a “chemical imb...
Aug 02, 2025•46 min
There’s no denying it, we are living in turbulent times. We’re navigating a world that feels increasingly unstable - economically, environmentally, politically and spiritually. And in the midst of it all, our nervous systems - our precious minds, hearts and bodies are overwhelmed. The temptation is to spiral into fear, disconnect or over-control. But the truth is, uncertain times will continue to come - so how we deal with them is crucial to our wellbeing and our future. We need practices that a...
Jul 26, 2025•30 min
On this week’s episode we have a guest that we’ve been genuinely excited to bring on - Dr. Jack Kriendler. Jack is a physician, entrepreneur, and visionary in the field of performance health. He’s the Founder and CEO of WellFounded Health , the world’s first health service dedicated to founders, CEOs, and their investors - people whose personal health and decision-making have far-reaching ripple effects. His approach combines cutting-edge science, personalised medicine, and a deep understanding ...
Jul 19, 2025•45 min
We’re taught to chase happiness like it’s the prize. But what if the real treasure is peace - deep, unshakeable, soul-settling peace? In this episode, Claire & James explore why happiness so often eludes us…and why peace might be what we’re truly craving. It’s time to stop striving and start coming home to yourself. Ibiza Retreat: https://themidlifementors.com/retreats/ The Midlife Male Handbook available now: Amazon Waterstones WH Smith Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it ma...
Jul 13, 2025•17 min
In this week's episode we’re diving into the world of menopause, longevity and cutting-edge wellness with guest Zora Benhamou. Zora is a gerontologist, menopause advocate, and biohacker. She’s the host of the Hack My Age podcast and has interviewed over 200 experts around the world on how to navigate menopause. In this episode, we’ll be busting myths and hearing Zora’s top biohacks for thriving — not just surviving — this stage of life. Whether you’re going through menopause, supporting someone ...
Jul 06, 2025•45 min
This episode is a deeply personal one. We’re lifting the lid on a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime – what happens when both partners go through midlife hormonal changes at the same time. That point where menopause and andropause collide, creating a perfect storm of symptoms, misunderstandings, and emotional strain. But also, an opportunity. We’ll be sharing our own journey, the truth about how it’s affected our relationship, and the tools we’ve used to stay connected, resilient, and ...
Jun 28, 2025•40 min
This week, we're joined by the brilliant Dr. Eliza Filby - historian, writer, speaker, and one of the UK’s leading voices on generations and how they’re reshaping work, family, identity, and society itself. Eliza’s work explores how the beliefs and behaviours of different age groups are evolving in today’s rapidly changing world - from the Bank of Mum and Dad to the shifting sands of career, purpose, and legacy in midlife. We dive into what makes this midlife moment so unique, how to bridge the ...
Jun 14, 2025•47 min
In this episode, we’re joined by the insightful journalist and author, Stephen Armstrong, for a candid conversation about Generation X - those of us sandwiched between the Baby Boomers and Millennials. Having seen Stephen’s article 50 And Out in The Independent, where he talked about the future of Gen X, we just knew we had to get him onto our podcast to dig deeper. Stephen reveals the unique struggles Gen X men face as they hit midlife, from career crossroads to dealing with the weight of unspo...
May 31, 2025•44 min
In this episode, we’re diving into something that doesn’t get talked about enough - the double standards at midlife for men and women - in the press and in society as a whole. Increasingly, and brilliantly - midlife women are being encouraged to see this stage of their life as empowering and liberating - a positive midlife crisis - as they question their marriages, sexuality and what’s next for them. However, for men, this stage of life is often mocked. They’re labelled as grumpy, broken, or jus...
May 25, 2025•21 min
In this episode we’re shining a light on a topic that quietly affects almost one in two men by the age of fifty: hair loss. Now - losing your hair might sound purely cosmetic, but it can gnaw at confidence, self-image and even mental health. So what happens when you decide to take action— publicly ? My guest knows a thing or two about living in the spotlight. You may have seen him masterminding the business behind those signature super-car wraps at Yannimize. Today, Bav parks the Lamborghinis an...
May 18, 2025•33 min
In today’s episode, we’re talking about patience and the often uncomfortable season of waiting. Whether you're waiting for clarity, breakthrough or healing — in your work, finances or relationships - this is for you. We’ll explore what it means to wait well, why the pause has purpose, and how to find peace in the in-between. Let’s lean into the stillness and discover what it’s trying to teach us. Ibiza Retreat: https://themidlifementors.com/retreats/ James Book: The Midlife Male Handbook: Thrivi...
May 10, 2025•28 min
Today we’re talking hormones, strength, and sustainable energy for midlife guys - with James. Six months ago James' bloodwork flagged borderline-low testosterone. He felt it too - sluggish mornings, stubborn belly-fat, zero motivation in the gym. Rather than jump straight to injections, he decided to run a personal experiment. Fast-forward to his latest lab results: his total T is up by almost 50 percent. So in this short episode James breaks down the exact six-pillar protocol that moved the nee...
Apr 26, 2025•21 min
On today’s episode we’re tackling the big one: stepping out of that oh‑so‑snug comfort zone so we can finally stretch, grow, and live a little larger and longer. If you’ve ever felt that quiet itch - a ‘there’s‑got‑to‑be‑more’ whisper - stick around. We unpack the science of discomfort, share a couple of our own spectacular stumbles, and give you practical moves to trade safe and small for bold and brilliant. So, grab your coffee, lace up those metaphorical boots, and let’s get uncomfortable - b...
Apr 19, 2025•29 min
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that we love a good old cold plunge, so when the opportunity came up to speak to Dan Bosomworth, founder of ice bath company Brass Monkey we leapt at it. We cover Dan’s own journey into cold water therapy, the mental and physical improvements he experienced, and the multitude of benefits cold water immersion can provide. From starting out with an old chest freezer in his garage, to building a brand that’s supplying commercial ice bath units gl...
Apr 06, 2025•43 min
This week we’ve got something a little bit different for you. It was recorded live just a couple of days ago at the Ideal Home Show in London where I Claire, interview James about his new book - diving into why he wrote it, what it covers, who it’s for and the key takeaways that will help midlife men as they transition through andropause. PS listen out for the big reveal in here too about what's next for us! James' book - The Midlife Male Handbook is available at the below bookshops: AMAZON http...
Mar 30, 2025•28 min
In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Harriet Connell, who’s challenging personal journey led her to look into women’s health. We talk about new research findings on how exogenous hormones—such as those found in oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy—can deplete essential nutrients in our bodies. Dr. Connell helps us understand which nutrients are at greatest risk, how these deficiencies might impact our wellbeing, and what steps we can take to stay nourished while on these therapies....
Mar 23, 2025•42 min
Life balance. How do we get it and why does it feel so elusive? In this podcast episode we’ll break down why it’s so important to address life balance, why it feels impossible to achieve and reveal some common misconceptions. Most importantly though we’ll explain why life balance doesn’t actually exist and how it can make us even more stressed chasing after it! As always, we’ll wrap up by giving you a four pillar holistic framework to regain control, be kinder to yourself and find more joy again...
Mar 15, 2025•32 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Professor John Tregonning , a biomedical researcher and the author of Live Forever? A Curious Scientist’s Guide to Wellness, Ageing and Death. After reading about how Professor Tregonning had tried and trialled numerous longevity hacks for his book, and had found, what works, what doesn’t and what might, we knew we had to have a chat with him. We talk about his testing of life-extending diets and exercise regimes, and we cut through the noise of fads to separate ...
Mar 08, 2025•31 min
Our confidence can really take a dip at midlife for various reasons. Maybe it’s the loss of a relationship. A redundancy. Perhaps it’s a health issue, injury or even the change in your appearance. It’s important to acknowledge that it can be a challenging time, but equally important to note that with a few small changes, we can rebuild confidence in a fresh and new way that aligns with this stage of life. So in this episode we dive into what that looks like physically and mentally, offering up i...
Mar 01, 2025•31 min
On this week’s episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast we’re thrilled to be joined by Olympic gold medalist, and health and wellbeing ambassador Sally Gunnell OBE. Sally shares her incredible story with us - from when she was first spotted by her coach at 14, to how she navigated retirement from professional sport at the age of 31. Sally openly shares how her mindset held her back in her early career, and how she still uses the tools she learnt today to achieve her goals as a business owner, spea...
Feb 23, 2025•41 min
Something we’ve talked about a lot on The Midlife Mentors podcast is the impact of social media and the digital world we live in, in particular on our relationships. In this episode we dive deeper as we’re joined by Christine Rosen, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of the thought-provoking book The Extinction of Experience . In a world increasingly dominated by digital technology, many of us have become disconnected from direct, meaningful encounters with the natural...
Feb 15, 2025•46 min
We’re bombarded on a daily basis with ways to live our best life - from managing our mental wellbeing and getting fit, to living longer and having better relationships. So in this episode we wanted to share 12 midlife hacks that ACTUALLY work. The reality is, success comes from an accumulation of small changes that build up over time. These tips are ones we actively pursue ourselves - having cut through all the fluff and pseudo science out there and what’s more they’re super simple. So let’s get...
Feb 08, 2025•26 min
Something we started to focus on towards the end of last year is the issue of ageism in the workplace. We started to hear more and more anecdotal stories about people being unable to find new roles on the basis of their age, and even spoke to recruitment professionals off the record who told us that clients were filtering applicants by age. Clearly there’s a huge personal cost to ageism, but in today’s skill shortage environment there can also be great cost to organisations. The job site Total J...
Feb 01, 2025•49 min
Welcome to another episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast and today we’re diving into a topic that’s more relevant than ever: Navigating Political Polarisation … . In today’s world, it’s hard to escape the constant tension and divisiveness that seems to be everywhere. From social media to family dinners, it can feel like political opinions are driving us further apart. But what does this mean for our mental and physical wellbeing? How do we maintain our mental clarity, keep stress at bay, and en...
Jan 25, 2025•27 min
On this week’s episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast we’re absolutely thrilled to be joined by Kate Muir, who is well known for being the creator and producer of the groundbreaking documentary with Davina McCall on the menopause which premiered in 2021 and changed the menopause conversation in the UK forever. As a women’s health advocate and author of books on the menopause and the pill, this conversation with Kate is incredibly uplifting, insightful and informative. She shares how she had her ...
Jan 18, 2025•48 min
As promised at the end of 2024, this podcast is all about setting yourself up for an amazing 2025. We’re covering goal setting but in an uplifting, fun and engaging way. We’ll take you through a process, share what we’ve got in store in our own lives and business this year and also address how habits and beliefs can hold us back. This is a super practical alternative to many of the dry goal setting approaches out there and we hope you not only enjoy it, but give yourself permission to prioritise...
Jan 11, 2025•35 min
It’s that time of year when we naturally take stock of how the year’s panned out. A vast majority of us tend to think about what we didn’t do or achieve rather than what went well - in fact it’s human nature. So in this episode we’re going to take you through a 5 step process to review and celebrate 2024 with us, encouraging you to reflect on key lessons and potential areas to focus on for next year. And the best bit? We share our 2024 with you - the highlights, the lowlights and everything in b...
Dec 14, 2024•34 min
In November research was released that showed the average age at which candidates are considered “too old” for job roles is 57. This ties in with what we’ve heard anecdotally working with organisations and clients - that ageism is now a significant issue in the workplace. We have an ageing population and an increasing life span with many people happy to work beyond retirement - so how do we foster a more age inclusive work culture? In this episode we dive into the shocking stats around age and w...
Dec 08, 2024•24 min
