EPISODE 12: F*ck, My Gut’s in Charge! with Dr. Craig Haifer

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In this episode of F*ck, I’m Nearly 50!, I sit down with gut health guru and academic powerhouse Dr. Craig Haifer - gastroenterologist, researcher, and the man who made me say, “Wait… poo transplants are a thing?!”

We go deep (pun fully intended): bloating, brain fog, the gut-brain connection, inflammation, immune overload, and why your 40s and 50s might be screaming “help me” from the inside out.

This isn’t woo-woo wellness. It’s the science-backed, slightly awkward, completely fascinating conversation every midlifer needs to hear.

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This episode gets into:

💩 The real deal on faecal microbiota transplants (yep, we said poo)

🧠 Why your gut could be causing your mood swings, fatigue or fog

🔥 How hormones, stress and midlife chaos show up in your microbiome

🥗 What to actually eat for better gut health (it’s simpler than you think)

🚽 Why “Poo at Work” would be Craig’s billboard message to the world

🏥 The wellness myths Craig can’t stand and what actually works

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Craig brings his brilliant, grounded, science-first mind to a conversation that will make you rethink everything from your morning smoothie to your afternoon slump.

Whether you’re battling bloating, stuck in survival mode, or just curious about how to feel better, this one’s for you.

Hit play, trust your gut, and maybe text your bestie: “OMG, you have to hear this episode. Also… have you ever heard of a poo transplant?” 💥

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🌐 Learn more about Dr. Craig Haifer: https://www.craighaifer.com/

🌐 Connect on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/craig-haifer

🧪 Research: https://research.unsw.edu.au/people/adjassocprof-craig-haifer

🏥 St Vincents practice: https://www.sydneycolorectalclinic.com.au

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EPISODE 11: F*ck, I’m Not Invisible! with Shelly Horton

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In this episode of F*ck, I’m Nearly 50!, I sit down with the unfiltered, fabulous force that is Shelly Horton - journalist, media entrepreneur, founder of Don’t Sweat It, and your official Peri Godmother 👑.

We go there: perimenopause, midlife invisibility, hot flushes in the boardroom, hormone chaos, libido slumps, crying in Woolies, and what happens when your doctor tells you “it’s just stress.” 🙄 Spoiler alert: it’s not.

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This conversation dives into:

🔥 WTF perimenopause moments (and why we need to laugh through them)

💪 How to reclaim power when the world tells you to quiet down

👩‍⚕️ The medical gaslighting too many women still face

📣 Why Shelly is DONE with silence and building a midlife rebellion

📚 The behind-the-scenes truth of writing I’m Your Peri Godmother

🪄 Her magic-wand wish for how the world treats women in their 40s and 50s

Shelly brings her trademark humour, rage, wisdom, and realness and reminds us that this isn’t the end of anything. Midlife is just the beginning.

Whether you’re knee-deep in brain fog, figuring out HRT, or just wondering if you’re losing your mind, this one’s for you. 🔥

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Hit play, feel seen, and then go pre-order the book, text your peri posse, or book that long-overdue doctor appointment. You’ve got this. 💥

📘 Order Shelly’s book, I’m Your Peri Godmother from Amazon, Booktopia or listen to it on Audible.

🌐 Shelly’s website: https://dontsweatit.com.au

📲 Shelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyhorton1/

📺 Don’t Sweat It on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dontsweatitmenopause/

👩‍💼 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellyhorton/

🎤 ShellShocked Media: https://shellshockedmedia.com

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EPISODE 10: F*ck, Let’s Talk About Friendship! with Maddie Marsh

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In this episode of F*ck, I’m Nearly 50!, I sit down with one of my forever people, Maddie Marsh, to talk about midlife friendships, the real, the raw, and the ridiculously funny. 👯‍♀️

We met in the classic mid-30s way, a mother’s group, two 8-week-old babies, no sleep, and one bright pair of trainers (mine, naturally). Fast forward 12 years and our friendship has survived playdates, water parks, Big Burp Enterprises (yes, that’s a thing), career pivots, identity wobbles, and some full-on life curveballs.

This conversation dives into:

💥 The chaos and intensity of newborn friendships

🎢 Why long-term friendships evolve, and how to keep them going

🧠 The emotional labour of being a good friend (and when to let one go)

👀 Why you might need a friendship “audit” in your 40s

📱 Digital vs IRL friendships, and why nothing beats a real hug

💡 How to build chosen family when life pulls you in 100 directions

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Maddie brings her signature honesty, drama, humour, and heart, and reminds us that great friendships aren’t about being in touch all the time, they’re about showing up when it matters most.

Whether you’ve got a ride-or-die crew or feel like you’re starting over, this one’s for you. ❤️

Hit play, laugh along, and then go text your best mate. Better yet, plan something fun, messy, and memory-making. 🥟🎳🦈

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EPISODE 9: F*ck, Balance is BULLSH!T! with Nigel Marsh

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In this episode of Fck, I’m Nearly 50!*, I sit down with the legendary Nigel Marsh - author, speaker, podcast host and all-round bullshit slayer, to talk about midlife reinvention, stripping back, and what actually matters. 💥

Nigel was the very first person I went to when this podcast idea sparked, and true to form, he challenged me: What’s your hook, Dom? Why are you any different? And thank god he did.

This conversation is classic Nigel, hilarious, raw, generous, and full of wisdom that hits right where you need it. We talk about:

🧠 Why ‘work-life balance’ is a load of crap

🏆 How success culture screws with your identity

🌊 The Sydney Skinny and what it means to really get out of your comfort zone

🎨 The joy of doing things you’re crap at (and doing them anyway)

💛 The power of family, chosen simplicity and not needing applause

🎁 The challenge he set me that you might just want to try too

Nigel reminds us that midlife isn’t about maximising everything, it’s about subtracting what doesn’t matter so you can focus on what does.

If you’re over the hustle, done with pretending and quietly wondering is this it? — this one’s for you.

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⚠️ Warning: his laugh is wildly contagious, and yes, we talk about nudity.

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Want to go deeper with Nigel?

🎧 Five of My Life Podcast: https://nigel5m.podbean.com/

🔗 Website: https://nigelmarsh.com

👔 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-marsh-28790416/

📚 Books by Nigel Marsh:

• Fat, Forty and Fired

• Overworked and Underlaid

• Fit, Fifty and Fired-Up

• Smart, Stupid and Sixty

Available wherever you get your books 📖

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Episode 8: F*ck, Fighting Inflammation: Movement, Midlife & Inner Vitality with Amelia Phillips 💪🔥

Is it really just ageing, or is chronic inflammation quietly stealing your energy, sleep and sanity? 😴😩

In this episode, I chats with clinical nutritionist and exercise scientist Amelia Phillips, creator of the Inner Vitality programme and co-founder of 12WBT with Michelle Bridges. Amelia unpacks how inflammation is impacting women in midlife, why your workouts might be making you more tired (not stronger), and how to reset your rhythm without burning out. 🧠💥

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Here’s what we get into:

🧠 What inflammation actually is, and how it’s sneaking into your sleep, your mood, and your metabolism

💪 Why strength training is the midlife superpower we all need and how to get started, even if you’ve never lifted a weight

😩 Burnout workouts vs healing movement and how to rethink your weekly routine

🥦 The biggest food culprits behind inflammation (and what to eat instead)

🦠 Gut health, supplements, and one underrated habit to boost vitality

🔥 Midlife Mythbusters: truths, lies and “it’s complicated” takes on fitness, fasting, belly fat and more

❄️ Hot or Hype? Cold plunges, collagen, ACV, Oura Rings and the Insta-wellness fads Amelia actually rates

✨ Her five daily non-negotiables for staying energised and inflammation-free

📚 Amelia’s real-life midlife toolkit, from books to breakfast to what she’s ditched (and why)

😳 Her own “WTF, I did not see that coming” moment of midlife, and how it changed her perspective

🎯 The ‘Try This Before I’m 50’ Challenge, Amelia’s got a beautifully simple one, and it’s a game-changer

SHOW REFERENCES

Want to go deeper with Amelia?

🌐 Inner Vitality: https://v360.health/inner-vitality/

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmeliaPhillips

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amelia_phillips/

🔗 Website: https://www.ameliaphillips.com.au/

👩‍💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amelia-phillips/

So if you’re feeling flat, foggy or just fed up with wellness that doesn’t work—this episode will remind you that you can feel strong again.

Because f*ck, we’re nearly 50, and isn’t that amazing?

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#F*ckImNearly50

#MidlifeReinvention

#WomenSupportingWomen

#InflammationAwareness

#GutHealth

#Confiden

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Episode 7: 🧴 F*ck, Let’s Rethink Skin Health

Ageing is a bit of a mindf*ck, especially when it comes to your skin. One minute you’re feeling good, and the next you’re wondering if that new freckle is a friend or a foe.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Philip Tong, founder of Dermatology Junction and the brains behind DermScreen, to cut through the noise and give us the real deal on skin health as we approach 50.

Phil isn’t your average dermatologist. He’s on a mission to disrupt an industry that’s been stuck in the past for too long - using AI, better systems, and a whole lot of straight talk to put patients first.

☀️ The reality of what’s happening to your skin as you hit your 40s and 50s - and why it’s not just about wrinkles.

🧬 Sagging skin, collagen, and what actually works (and what’s a waste of money).

🦠 How AI is flipping the script on skin cancer detection - and why that’s a game-changer.

💫 Hormones, stress, and lifestyle: the sneaky saboteurs of your skin health.

📸 The truth about total body photography - who it’s for, what it does, and where it’s headed next.

💡 Phil’s “Midlife Skin Manifesto” - the must-do’s for skin health as we age.

🔥 My own melanoma story - eight rounds in the eyebrow (thanks Noosa sun!) - and how Phil’s been there for every panic and biopsy.

🎯 The ‘Try This Before I’m 50’ Challenge - Phil’s got a good one, and yep, I’ve said yes.

Want to go deeper with Phil?

Explore his work and check out the future of smarter skin health:

🌐 Dermatology Junction: https://www.dermjunction.com.au/

🌐 DermScreen: https://dermscreen.com.au/

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dermscreen/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dermscreen/

So if you’re tired of the hype and want to know what actually matters when it comes to looking after your skin—this one’s for you.

Because f*ck, we’re nearly 50, and isn’t that amazing?

🔗 Listen now, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a skin health reality check.

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Episode 6. F*ck, I Wasn’t Ready, But I Am Now

💥 What happens when everything you thought was real turns out to be a lie?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with the remarkable Tracy Hall 💫

She is smart, successful, was in love… and then found out the man she trusted was a professional conman.

But this isn’t just a story about what happened,

It’s about what she did next.

Tracy was completely blindsided - emotionally, financially, and psychologically - and yet, she rebuilt. She turned the most gut-wrenching moment of her life into something purposeful, powerful, and deeply impactful for other women.

🎙️ She’s also the first guest who made me cry at the end of an episode.

She’s that kind of woman.

We talk about the signs we ignore - not big, flashing red flags, but beige ones. Subtle signals that don’t feel like much at first… until they quietly build into something undeniable. And by then, it’s already happening.

If you’ve ever thought,

“F*ck, I wasn’t ready for this…”

This one’s for you.

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💬 We cover:

• Rebuilding when your entire world falls apart
• The quiet flags we dismiss until it’s too late
• Financial independence for women at any age
• Why trust and self-protection go hand in hand
• How Tracy is using her story to empower others

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🔗 Explore More About Tracy:

📖 Her book The Last Victim on Audible: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Last-Victim-Audiobook/

🎧 Listen to the Who the Hell is Hamish? podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2x1gABZK0IlGZf66vewWDu

🌐 Website: https://tracyhall.com.au

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyhall1975

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Tracy is extraordinary.

And this episode is also the perfect lead-in to what we’re building next.

Because F*ck, I wasn’t ready, but I am now.

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Episode 5: 🔮 F*ck, I Need to Realign

Midlife hits differently when you realise the life you built might not be the one that actually fits.

In this episode, I sit down with one of the most intuitive, insightful, and downright amazing people I know, Lidia Ranieri. From raising capital in high finance to reading birth charts and helping people find their true north, Lidia’s journey is anything but traditional.

She’s coached me through some of my biggest life pivots - career, identity, purpose, and today, she’s here to help all of us navigate the midlife shift.

✨ What it means to live in alignment and why so many of us feel like we’re off track in our 40s

🔄 How Lidia moved from financial powerhouse to astrologer and coach (and why it actually makes perfect sense)

🌙 Astrology beyond the memes - how to use your chart as a tool for self-discovery.

⚡ Big transitions, bold decisions, and trusting yourself when everything feels up in the air.

🏡 Letting go of old roles, expectations, and lives that no longer fit.

💫 How to listen to your intuition and what to do when the noise gets loud.

We also talk sharks 🦈, Byron moves, life on the rocks in Bondi, and that one unforgettable New Year’s Eve on a boat with her boys.

🔥 Lidia’s challenge for me - what she’s daring me to try before I hit 50.

🎯 The ‘Try This Before I’m 50’ Challenge

Every guest on this podcast throws me a challenge—something bold, surprising, or totally out of my comfort zone. Lidia’s got a good one, and yes… I’ve committed.

🌀 Want to go deeper with Lidia?

Explore her cosmic-meets-practical world of astrology and coaching:

🌐 Visit Lidia’s website

💫 Book a 1:1 Astrology & Alignment Session

📩 Subscribe to her newsletter for cosmic insights & updates

So if you’re feeling a little out of sync, questioning what’s next, or just ready to shake off the autopilot and tune back in—this episode is for you.

Because f*ck, we’re nearly 50 and isn’t that amazing?

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