Join Lise and the dogs for:

• The Instagram post on anxiety that struck a nerve
• Perimenopause as a signal to stop spinning all the plates
• Oil tankers, fuel prices and why the real cost-of-living crunch might hit harder around May
• Local elections, the Lime Bike/Forest Bike swap and why she's thinking about voting Green.

Quote of the episode:

"I'm a midlife f****** woman, and I've had enough. I'm angry about things. And it's time."

Here's how to get in touch...

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This week, Lise is joined by Sinéad to explore the power of where you plant yourself, why ferocious self-compassion matters more than we think, the 'wedding industrial complex', and why the best ceremonies (and the best lives) are about everyone being in it together - not performing or being on show for each other.

STOP PRESS: The day before this episode was released, Hungary (Sinéad's former home) overwhelmingly voted to oust Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his right wing government from power, electing Péter Magyar's Tisza party in its place.

Join Lise and Sinéad to discover

• How being "ferociously and aggressively compassionate" with yourself isn't soft, it's the hardest work there is
• What an independent celebrant actually does and why ceremony is far more than a pretty moment
• The philosophy behind Sinead's approach: making the couple the hosts, not the performance
• The midlife pivot that brought it all together: coaching, storytelling, design and the art of being with people

Quote of the Episode

"All of these neural pathways in your brain for years have been laid down to tell you that you're not enough. You have to undo those. And the only way to undo those is to be ferociously and aggressively compassionate."

Sinéad Laffan

Follow Sinéad

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrationsbysinead/
• Website: https://www.celebrationsbysinead.com/

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What starts as a casual chat about HRT becomes something much deeper, as Lise shares the story she's never fully told before about a car crash she was involved in aged seven, and how trauma shaped decades of her relationship with food and weight.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of a serious car accident, hospital trauma and childhood PTSD. Please listen with care.

So join Lise in her kitchen and...

• Hear the full story of the car crash in Denmark when she was seven
• Understand how childhood trauma connects to weight and eating patterns decades later
• Learn why Lise's just restarted HRT

Quote of the episode:

"At the age of 49, I can no longer blame an accident at seven or boarding school at eight. But I do believe it's where the root very firmly set in about eating and weight."

Here's how to get in touch...

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When Claire finally got her answers - thanks to a male physiotherapist who'd simply noticed that every woman in his clinic that day had joint problems - she didn't just rebuild her life, she dedicated it to making sure no other woman goes through what she did.

This episode is raw, honest and at times genuinely shocking. Claire shares the full story: the misdiagnoses, the loneliness, the dark moments at the top of a car park, and the extraordinary journey from beauty therapist in calipers to sell-out theatre shows and boardroom presentations. If you've ever been told there's nothing wrong with you when you know there is, this one is for you.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How Claire lost ten years of her life to joint pain that every consultant missed and what finally unlocked the answer
• Why perimenopause is so much more than hot flushes: anxiety, panic attacks, joint pain and the 70+ symptoms nobody talks about
• Why suicide rates for women peak between the ages of 45 and 49 (and why that's no coincidence)
• How to build your menopause toolkit: HRT, green space, blue space, movement, supplements and community
• What Claire wishes every employer, male or female, understood about menopause in the workplace

Quote of the Episode: "My motto is suffering should not be an option." Clare Hattrick

Follow Claire:

• Website: https://www.theexecutivemenopausecoach.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexecutivemenopausecoach/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-hattrick-020809159/
• Buy Claire's Book here: https://www.theexecutivemenopausecoach.com/product/menopause-help-before-during-and-after-book-copy/

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This week, Lise's back in Richmond Park with furry guinea pig microphones (thanks, Tim) and special guest Lyndsey Gymer. Lyndsey isn't just any guest, she's a former firefighter, a health and fitness coach, and one of the incredible women from the Naked Photoshoot project who went from stranger to best buddy. Now she's staying with Lise for a couple of days with one mission: accountability.

This is an unscripted, real-time walk with Sam the black Labrador, green parakeets and two midlife women having an honest conversation about weight loss, energy, and what it really takes to make a change that sticks.

So join Lise and Lyndsey on their walk and...

• Discover why "Free the Knee" is Lise's year-long mission
• Hear why the goal isn't your weight, it's how you feel
• Find out about Lise's olive oil revelation (5 litres a month!)
• Understand why more food, not less, is the answer

Quote of the episode:

"If the scale says 10 stone but you look and feel the same, are you happy? No? Then the goal isn't a weight." - Lyndsey Gymer

About Lyndsey Gymer:

Lyndsey  is a personal trainer and weight loss coach based in Maldon, Essex.

Connect with Lyndsey:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndseygymer
• LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-gymer-76863a87/

Here's how to get in touch...

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Lara doesn't just talk about confidence, resilience and high performance from theory. She's studied the neuroscience behind it, lived it through extreme physical challenges and now teaches leaders how to build mental muscle the same way you build physical muscle - through challenge, repetition and rest.

This episode is packed with practical, brain-based tools for midlife women who are tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like they're "just a mum." Lara breaks down the science of confidence, explains why movement is non-negotiable for mental health, and shares why you absolutely can rewire your brain, even in midlife.

Fair warning: This conversation will make you want to go for a walk or sign up for something that scares you!

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why strong women are seen as intimidating (and what Lara said that gave Lise an "aha moment")
• The neuroscience of confidence: You can't "un-wire" your brain, but you CAN create new, louder wires
• Limbic friction: The emotional resistance that stops you trying new things
• Why no one is confident all the time, not Taylor Swift, not Beyoncé, not royalty Lara's met
• From London to the Matterhorn: 1,000km under human power in one month

Quote of the Episode:

"If every child in this world had one person behind them that said 'I stand by you, I believe in you, yes you can' - half the world's problems would be solved." - Lara Milward

Follow Lara

• Website: https://laramilward.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laramilward/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-milward/

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This week, Lise's trying something completely new and slightly terrifying. Instead of a normal challenge episode, she's taking you on a real-time dog walk through a local graveyard - raw, unfiltered, unscripted and with her trio of canine companions.

Producer Tim - #LetsKeepTimHappy - challenged Lise to take her dogs and her phone on a walk and just talk. No script. No prep. No editing out the messy bits. Just Lise, her dogs and whatever thoughts come up on the walk.

This is Walking This Way at its most real, because midlife is messy, our thoughts are scattered and sometimes the best conversations happen when we're moving our bodies and letting our minds wander.

So join Lise on her walk and...

• discover why she likes nothing more than a walk in a graveyard
• meet her three rescue dogs: Sam (5, excited male Lab), Dolly (12.5, cautious and needy), and Evie (princess Maltese cross)
• share your thoughts!

We need your feedback!

This is our first Out and About episode. Do you prefer:

• The traditional scripted challenge format?
• OR Lise's off the cuff ramblings on a dog walk?

Send us a voice message and let us know! You could even record one while you're out on your own walk.

Here's how to get in touch...

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In 2018, at 41, Claire hit rock bottom - drinking too much, smoking, avoiding the life she knew she needed to face. Then, in early 2019, on a hungover morning in Queenstown, New Zealand, Lise planted a seed that would change her life: "Do a triathlon."

What happened next was extraordinary.

Since then Clare's lost four stone, completed multiple triathlons, fallen in love with cycling and endurance adventures and pushed herself to extraordinary limits. She has:

• Cycled Land's End to John O'Groats (930 miles in 9 days)
• Bikepacked 400 miles through the Alps on a mountain bike
• Completed the North Coast 500 in Scotland
• Raced gravel bikes across Europe
• And in May 2026, she's taking on a 500-mile ultra-distance cycling event

But here's what makes Clare's story so powerful for midlife women: she started all of this at 41. She couldn't swim. She was unfit. She was lost. And she transformed her entire life through movement, one step at a time.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The moment Clare made the promise that changed everything
• How she learned to swim at 41
• Swimming on a bungee cord in a wild Dartmoor pool during lockdown (yes, really)
• The dinner that was just peanuts and jelly babies after cycling 90 miles
• Why Clare is motivated by fear
• How cycling brings freedom, swimming brings meditation, and walking brings therapy

Follow Clare:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clare_cycles/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clare.capper/
• Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/3500234

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This Week's Challenge: The Daily Mobility Discipline

Your mission: Ten minutes of deliberate movement every day for the next seven days.

What this means:

• Ten focused minutes - no distractions, no scrolling, no multi-tasking
• Just you, your body and intentional attention to how it moves
• Target key areas that stiffen in midlife: hips, ankles, thoracic spine, shoulders
• Move slowly, deliberately, and pay attention to what your body is telling you

Why Mobility Matters

In midlife, our bodies change. Hips tighten, backs stiffen, shoulders shorten, and we lose subtle ranges of movement without noticing. Once it's gone, it's much harder to get back. Mobility isn't fluffit's what keeps us lifting things, keeping up with our kids, and yes, even getting out of bed without groaning.

Reflect on Your Experience

Once you've completed the seven days, take a moment to reflect:

• How did your body feel before you started?
• How does it feel now after the movement?
• What did you notice about tension, stiffness, or surprise flexibility?

Write it down or record a voice note to share how you got on.

Share your success: Here's how to get in touch...

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Lise is joined by returning guest Adrienne D’Souza (co-pilot of The Money Conversation) for an honest, down-to-earth discussion about:

• Why so many midlife women lack confidence around money
• The investing fear that keeps us stuck
• The story we tell ourselves about being “bad at maths”
• And how even £10 can change how you see yourself

Together, Lise and Adrienne talk about how financial confidence isn’t about being wealthy or clever. It’s about understanding a few key ideas, asking questions without shame and taking small steps that build over time.

In this episode, they explore:

•  How early money messages shape our confidence (often without us realising)
•  Why so many midlife women feel they’ve missed their chance
•  The difference between saving and investing - in simple terms
•  What “purchasing power” really means (with a loaf of bread to explain it)
•  How to cope when markets fall and fear creeps in
•  Why starting with £10 can completely shift your mindset
•  Where to find hidden money through simple spending audits
•  How fees quietly eat into long-term returns
•  Listener questions on ISAs, premium bonds and investing in your 60s
•  Why financial clarity is really about self-worth

And because this is Walking This Way, Lise also reflects on winter moods, hormones, long marriages, teenagers behind bedroom doors and that strange in-between space of still being needed… but differently.

About The Money Conversation

• Website: https://www.themoneyconversation.co.uk/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.moneyconversation/ 

Important Disclaimer:

Lise and Adrienne are not financial advisors - they provide financial education and coaching. All content is for educational purposes only. Always do your own research and consider seeking professional advice for your individual circumstances.

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These challenges are designed to fit into real life. No pressure. No perfection. No special equipment. Just a moment to pause, notice, and perhaps see the world a little differently, together.

This fortnight’s challenge: Notice the nature around you

It’s February. The days are short, life can feel busy and full, and energy can be low. This challenge invites you to take small, intentional moments to notice the nature that already exists around you — right where you are.

Not a countryside escape. Not a grand gesture. Just what’s quietly happening alongside you every day.

Inspired by the RSPB Great British Birdwatch, this challenge is a reminder that gardens, streets and local parks are alive with activity — if we slow down enough to see it.

How to try it

Choose one or two simple ways to tune in:

• Stand outside for a minute and really listen to non-human sounds
• Watch the birds in your garden, on your street or in the park
• Put seed out for birds or visiting wildlife
• Listen to the rain
• Take one walk this week with no headphones — let nature be your soundtrack
• Pause on a dog walk instead of rushing to tick it off the list

You don’t need to know what the birds are called. You don’t need to do anything with what you notice. Just notice.

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This conversation moves beyond surface-level body confidence and into something much richer: how early messages about bodies shape us, how those messages linger into midlife, and how awareness - rather than judgement - can be a powerful place to begin healing.

Tallulah brings insight from her work with people of all ages, from school settings through to coaching midlife women, offering a rare intergenerational perspective on how body image is formed, challenged and reshaped.

In this episode, Lise and Tallulah explore:

• How body image conversations often begin far earlier than we realise
• The long-term impact of language, messaging and comparison
• Why midlife can resurface old beliefs about bodies, and why that matters
• The difference between body image and body awareness
• How to reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe and supportive
• Why neutrality and curiosity can be more powerful than forced positivity
• How we can model healthier body conversations for the next generation

This is a gentle but important reminder that our bodies are not projects to be fixed, they are places we live, experience joy, navigate change and carry wisdom.

About Tallulah

Tallulah Bamford is the founder of The Body Conversation, working across generations to open up honest, supportive conversations about body image and body awareness. She works in schools as well as with adults and midlife women, helping people reconnect with their bodies in healthier, more compassionate ways.

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These challenges aren’t about pushing harder, doing more or climbing metaphorical mountains. They’re about tiny shifts that change how we feel, how we notice the world, and how we move through our days.

This fortnight’s challenge: embrace the cold (safely)

Yes, it’s still January. Yes, it’s freezing. But instead of resisting it or wishing it away, this challenge invites you to lean into the cold - briefly, gently and safely - and notice what happens.

This is not about ice baths, frozen rivers or heroic endurance. No Wim Hof extremes here. Think small, intentional moments of cold exposure that help you feel awake, alive and grounded.

Simple ways to try it:

• Step outside first thing in the morning for 30–60 seconds
• Put your bare feet on the cold ground
• Turn the shower cool for the last 10–20 seconds
• Open a window wide and take a few deep breaths
• Go for a walk without over-layering — be bold, go out cold

And then notice the contrast. The warmth when you come back inside. The hot drink. The jumper. The fire. That deep, comforting sense of ahhh.

Why this matters

Cold has a way of cutting through January heaviness. It wakes up your nervous system, sharpens your breath and brings you back into your body - often at a time of year that can feel flat, heavy or draining. Cold can ignite something in you, just like fire can.

Pause and reflect

After each moment of cold exposure, take a moment to ask:

• How did my body feel afterwards?
• Did my mood or energy shift?
• Did it feel easier as the days went on?

Write it down, message Lisa, or send a voice message - especially straight after you’ve come in from the cold.

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In this episode, Lisa is joined by her long-time friend Katrina Hassan, a Master Level Certified KonMari Consultant and founder of Spark Joy London, for an honest, funny and deeply thoughtful conversation about clutter – and why it’s never just about the stuff.

Together, they explore how tidying can become a powerful tool for self-trust, decision-making and reclaiming space in midlife – physically, mentally and emotionally.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your home, stuck in old narratives about who you should be, or quietly craving a lighter way of living, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why clutter is often a symptom, not the problem
• How the KonMari method goes far beyond decluttering
• The emotional weight of inherited items and sentimental possessions
• Letting go of “shoulds” and perfectionism (including matching wine glasses)
• What tidying teaches us about confidence, choice and self-trust
• Midlife transitions, menopause, burnout and the need for space
• How creating order at home can unlock clarity in work, relationships and life

About this episode's guest: Katrina Hassan

Katrina Hassan is a Master Level Certified KonMari Consultant and the founder of Spark Joy London. After nearly a decade teaching in a London primary school, Katrina discovered Marie Kondo’s work during pregnancy – a turning point that transformed not just her home, but her entire life.

Trained directly by Marie Kondo, Katrina now supports clients through their own “tidying festivals”, helping them create homes – and lives – that feel calmer, lighter and aligned with who they truly are.

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January can feel endless. The excitement (or chaos) of Christmas has passed, spring feels miles away and there’s pressure everywhere to suddenly become a “better version” of yourself. But nature hibernates in winter, and we’re allowed to as well.

This fortnight’s challenge: protect your energy

Instead of overhauling your life or setting big resolutions, this challenge invites you to notice what drains you - and make one tiny change to protect your energy.

Over the next week or two, simply pay attention to:

• Conversations that leave you feeling heavy or tense
• Situations where you say yes when you really want to say “I’ll think about it”
• Tasks you take on without being asked
• Times of day when your energy dips the most

Then make one small adjustment

Not a dramatic boundary overhaul, just one gentle shift. That might look like:

• Resting instead of reaching for sugar when you’re tired
• Letting a call go to voicemail and replying later
• Saying a clear, unapologetic no
• Blocking out 15 minutes a day to recharge
• Deciding something is good enough rather than perfect

Why this matters

This isn’t about being selfish. It’s about recognising that your energy is valuable and finite. Midlife women give away so much of it and this challenge is about gently bringing some of it back to yourself.

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In this episode of Walking This Way, I’m joined by one of my favourite humans, longest-standing friends, and the original “move every day” inspiration in my life – the brilliant Robyn Phillips.

Robyn is a registered osteopath, movement advocate and fierce challenger of the idea that ageing automatically means slowing down or living in pain. She trained while raising two small children, rebuilt her strength after breast cancer, and lives her message every single day: ability matters more than age.

This conversation is honest, funny, deeply practical – and exactly what so many midlife women need as we step into a new year without pressure, perfection or punishing resolutions.

Tune in to hear us talking about:

• Why “move every day” doesn’t mean exercise – and definitely doesn’t mean suffering
• How movement builds confidence, independence and connection as we age
• Running, knees, aches, menopause and the myths that stop women even starting
• Why fitness plans fail – and what actually works for life
• Ageing well, fear of falling, and why doing too much for older people can be unhelpful
• Creating a personal “movement toolbox” for energy, joy and resilience

And because this is Walking This Way, I also share:

• Christmas reflections, family expectations and learning to let go
• Cold water dips, hot tubs, saunas and why water is my happy place
• Why I don’t do New Year’s resolutions – and what I’m choosing instead

Plus, I answer your brilliant voice notes and messages from listeners around the world, covering:

• Resetting gently after a tough year
• Body acceptance, wobbly bits and self-worth
• Recovery, resilience and becoming “better than before”
• Divorce, fresh starts and the importance of kindness to yourself

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These fortnightly challenges are gentle, doable invitations to carve out a little space just for you. Nothing extreme. Nothing exhausting. Just something that might quietly make life feel better.

This fortnight’s challenge: Stop something!

January can feel long, cold and relentless - and yet it’s when we’re told to add more: new habits, new goals, new resolutions. This challenge flips that on its head. Instead of starting something new, you’re invited to stop one thing for a month.

What could you stop?

• A daily or weekly habit that causes stress or anxiety
• Something you do for others that they could do themselves
• A behaviour that no longer serves you

Good luck, and don't forget to share how you get on.

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Adrienne spent her life at the heart of Christmas: growing up in her family’s toy shops, running the iconic Hamleys and Harrods toy departments, and later running one of London’s best-loved party shops for 15 years. She has seen everything - the queues, the meltdowns, the impossible-to-find toys, and the mega celebs who tried to do their shopping on 23 December with no security.

But this episode is about much more than retail madness. We talk about:
 ✨ The emotional weight midlife women carry trying to “make the magic happen”
 ✨ Christmas after losing a loved one, and how Adrienne rebuilt joy after her mum died
 ✨ Parenting, empty nest Christmases, new traditions and letting go of perfection
 ✨ Sensory overwhelm and recognising that magical moments aren’t universal
 ✨ The small, unexpected acts of kindness that become the heart of the season

And Lise answers some of your festive questions, from present wrapping tips (using tea towels!), to the joys of open water swimming.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The behind-the-scenes reality of Christmas in Harrods and Hamleys
• Adrienne’s first Christmas without her mum — and how she created new traditions
• Why midlife women often feel crushed by expectations
• Thoughts on sensory overload, neurodivergent families and seasonal overwhelm
• Practical ideas for finding calm, connection and joy this Christmas

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Christmas parties, school events, family logistics, food prep, shopping, wrapping, travelling, trying to keep the magic alive (and not open the mulled wine too early) - it’s a lot. Which is exactly why this challenge matters.

For the next two weeks, I want you to find one small moment of calm just for yourself. A quiet pocket of time where you shut out the noise, pause the to-do list, and simply breathe.

It doesn’t have to be long. It doesn’t have to be fancy. But it does have to be for you.

Whatever you choose, make sure it isn’t housework or Christmas prep disguised as self-care. This is permission, from me, to be totally selfish for once and prioritise calm over chaos.

And I’d love to hear how you get on. In fact, you’ll hear messages in this episode from listeners who smashed the first challenge - from extra dog-walk minutes to early-morning pyjama workouts and rediscovering the joy of walking. Your stories genuinely mean the world to me.

So good luck, Rockstars. Find your calm, protect it, savour it - and share it with me. All the links you need are below.

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Today I’m joined by the fabulous Vanessa McDaid, a woman who radiates bravery, energy and kindness. Vanessa and I talk about how we met (spoiler: it involves water, Instagram DMs, and eventually a naked photoshoot with strangers), and how a single toe-dip outside your comfort zone can change everything.

Vanessa shares her story of walking away from a high-flying corporate career at 50, navigating family dynamics, volunteering in hospice care, rediscovering purpose and building a life that feels as successful as it looks. We unwrap jealousy, partnership, parenting older kids, midlife emotions, and why this season of life is less about loss, and much more about rebirth, reinvention and rediscovering yourself.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, tired, unsure, or just quietly desperate for a fresh start… this episode is a gentle hand on your back saying: “Go on. Take the first step.”

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How one brave message led to swimming lessons, new friendships and a life-changing photoshoot
• Why midlife is the perfect time to pivot, try new things and form new neural pathways
• The emotional load of modern motherhood, and how jealousy, guilt and resentment show up
• What Vanessa learned from stepping away from corporate life and doing volunteering
• How to change your “state” when life feels stuck
• Why this chapter of life is a relaunch, not a decline
• The power of vulnerability, female friendships and saying yes before you feel ready

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Every two weeks, I’ll set you a small, totally achievable challenge designed to help midlife women build confidence, energy and wellbeing through tiny steps that add up. No marathon training, no Everest expeditions. Just simple wins we can all celebrate.

This week, we’re getting moving. Your challenge is to do one small piece of purposeful movement every day that stretches you just a little. Nothing epic. Nothing time-consuming. Just something you’ll feel quietly proud of.

If you already walk the dog, add five purposeful minutes. Try ten squats. One burpee (yes, one counts). A gentle jog around the block. Cleaning the windows if you really want to break a sweat! Anything that’s new, intentional, and feels like you’re showing up for yourself.

So have a go, keep it small, and please share your wins, wobbles and photos with me. The joy of this community is doing it together.

This week’s challenge recap:

• Choose one small piece of purposeful movement each day
• Make it something just a little bit hard
• Keep it short and achievable
• Share how you get on with the Walking This Way community

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In this episode, I’m sharing how this whole thing began: the moment I realised I’d lost myself a little, the scary trip to a Muay Thai retreat that changed everything and the parkrun that taught me more about courage (and tears!) than any medal ever could.

This is about movement, midlife and self-care in its truest sense - showing up for yourself, even when it feels hard. Whether you’re juggling kids, parents, hormones or hope, Walking This Way is here to remind you that every small act of self-love counts.

So lace up your trainers, grab a cuppa, and let’s start walking this way together.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How a Muay Thai retreat helped Lise reconnect with her confidence and purpose.
• The parkrun story that became a metaphor for showing up — no matter your size, pace or fear.
• Why courage often looks like everyday self-care.
• An invitation to midlife women everywhere to take part, share stories and inspire each other.

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Join Lise Thorne for straight-talking chats, laughter and the kind of conversations you’ll wish you’d had years ago - about changing bodies, shifting priorities and rediscovering who you are.

This is midlife, unfiltered.

Subscribe now and walk this way with Lise.

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