Many of us, particularly sensitive, creative, or neurodivergent women, have spent decades pushing through overwhelm without understanding what our bodies were trying to tell us.

In this conversation, Peggy Cheyo explains how somatic practices, like gentle movement, dance, and embodied awareness can help regulate the nervous system without forcing insight or reliving trauma. Instead of analysing, we allow the body to lead, and often, something shifts.

As I share in the episode, my own resistance to somatic movement gave way to an unexpected emotional release, a reminder that when we stop living only in our heads and begin listening to our bodies, healing can happen in quiet, surprising ways.

This episode is an invitation to soften, to listen, and to explore what might help you feel safer, calmer, and more at home in yourself, especially in midlife and beyond.

Are you finding it hard to stay inspired as you get older?

This video is all about rediscovering motivation and embracing new sources of inspiration, especially for those over 60!

Join me as I share the things that help me feel inspired, from art, books, and podcasts to the beauty of nature, family, and even surprising music choices. Explore practical tips on how to revive your creativity, find new interests, and stay engaged in life.

We've been lied to about ageing. In this video, I'm busting myths about ageing that we've been fed for far too long. From the belief that decline is inevitable to the idea that you can't lose weight, learn new things, or have a love life after 50—none of it is the full truth.

In this conversation, I'm talking with fitness expert, Sam Palmer, about how to stay strong after 50 - and why it's so important.

Sam emphasises the importance of incorporating various types of exercise and introduces her “Feel Great in 8” program designed for beginners. To find out more, check out her website:https://www.midlifemakeover.co.uk/8-week-midlife-fitness

Have you ever looked around and thought, "Is this it?" That’s exactly how I felt in my late 40s. After years of parenting and putting my own dreams on hold, I hit a point where I felt like I’d lost my confidence, my identity — even my purpose. But I also discovered that it’s never too late to change direction.

If you've ever felt invisible or unsure about how to dress in your 50s, 60s and beyond, this conversation will reignite your confidence and inspire you to live a more colourful life. NICKY'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/4r9fWAX WATCH THIS CONVERSATION ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://youtu.be/5ekreafj2Fk

As Albert Einstein said, “Logic will get you from A to B, but imagination will get you anywhere.”In this reflective solo episode, Jo shares the remarkable story of her grandfather’s survival in World War II and explores how imagination can sustain us through even the darkest times. She invites you to rekindle your own creative spirit - to dream again, to hope again - and to remember that imagination isn’t childish. It’s powerful, healing, and essential to thriving in midlife and beyond.

What is happiness, really — and can we learn to be happier? In this week’s conversation, Jo talks to Christina Lenway, a Happiness Educator and author, about the science and practice of happiness. Christina shares how a personal crisis led her to study happiness academically and discover evidence-based ways to create more joy, meaning, and fulfillment in everyday life.

They explore how happiness isn’t a destination but a skill — one we can strengthen through intention, awareness, and daily practice. From “dialing up the good” emotions to using breathwork and gratitude to shift perspective, Christina explains simple, practical tools anyone can use to feel lighter, calmer, and more at peace.

This is an inspiring and grounded look at how midlife can be a time to reclaim happiness on your own terms — not by pretending everything’s fine, but by choosing how you respond, finding purpose, and building emotional resilience.

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💡 In This Episode

* Why happiness is a learnable skill, not a lucky accident

* The surprising science behind positive emotions

* How to “dial up” joy and “dial down” negativity

* What Viktor Frankl and the Holocaust can teach us about inner freedom

* The difference between healthy optimism and toxic positivity

* How breathwork and gratitude retrain your brain for happiness

* Why knowing your values and strengths is key to fulfillment

* Courage, authenticity, and choosing who you want to be — not who life made you

—Connect with Jo Blackwell

Links: https://linktr.ee/joblackwellukYouTube: Jo Blackwell – Midlife & BeyondEmail: jo@joblackwell.co.uk

Helping women 50+ feel braver, bolder, and happier — redefining how we age.

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