In this captivating episode, I chat with Cassie Lewis, a unique Independent Financial Advisor who expertly balances her career with the realities of raising school-age children and managing family life. Cassie delves into the world of Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), revealing how they offer a rare chance to outpace inflation, avoid taxes, and s…

We are moving ahead with our Expert Interviews for the More Money for Midlife Women event being run by the Midlife Butterfly Club. Vix Munro who is our Money for Midlife Women Expert, has done two interviews with me. The first one is about strategies for having more secure money in middle and later life. If you are a busy midlife woman we think you…

Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back? Visit the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire you if you are a woman in middle life. You can explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine…

Day 3 of Spring Into Wellness with Stephen Leggett and Rik Stevens Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back? Visit the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire you if you are a woman in middle life. You can explore our online magazine at no cost…

Day 2 of Spring Into Wellness Chat Schow with Julia Riewalds and Johann Callaghan Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back? Visit the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire you if you are a woman in middle life. You can explore our online maga…

Day 1 of Spring Into Wellness Chat Show by Midlife Butterfly Club with Hester Bedet and Melanie Hill about Managing Menopause Concerns. Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back? Visit the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire you if you are a…

Welcome to "Divorce with Less Tears," the online event presented by the Midlife Butterfly Club. Join us for a unique series where we address the challenges of divorce with grace and understanding. On Day 2, Annie Den Hann, the Ageless Stylist, takes the virtual stage with her insightful presentation, "Living in the Gap." Annie delves into the nuanc…

Welcome to the grand finale of "Divorce with Less Tears," the online event presented by the Midlife Butterfly Club. Join us for a transformative wrap-up as Shauna takes the spotlight with her presentation, "Creating Your New Life - Your Start Again Guide." In this empowering episode, Shauna guides you through the process of building a new life post…

Welcome to "Divorce with Less Tears," a virtual event hosted by the Midlife Butterfly Club. Join us for a unique online experience where we navigate the challenges of divorce with sensitivity and support. In our debut episode, Shaunna Lee from Start Again takes the lead, addressing the crucial first step in the divorce journey – the decision-making…

Anya Berry tells about her journey to Emotional Freedom You will have listened to Anya talking about the work she does helping midlife women release the trapped emotions that hold them paralysed in later life. In this audio podcast, Anya talks about her own journey to emotional freedom from the events of her early life. She kindly let me interview …

Helping to free women who suffer from these conditions is what Anya Berry does. Anya has various ways she can help women to find and recognise these conditions. She kindly let me interview about her work and you can listen to that interview here. It is only 15 minutes long and you listen to it on your phone while doing other things. Are you ready t…

Hello, Jean wishes you a Happy New Year and asks you the question. What will make 2024 different or better for you than 2023? Watch the video or listen to the audio track and hear what the answer is for you is. Happy New Year Love Andrea - MBC Team Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back? Visit the…

In this podcast about Confidence and Image Jean Macdonald and Annie Den Hann discuss the transition from being a young woman into what we now call a midlife woman and the impact it has on your confidence and self-image. They talk about the challenges and setbacks experienced during this phase, where earlier ambitions might feel distant and unattain…

In this Friends and Family episode, I did a short presentation and interviewed Melanie Hill who specialises in this area. We discuss how family and friends can sometimes become barriers that hold midlife women back. Relationships which were close and loving in childhood can turn sour and bitter in later life. We may keep up appearances but undernea…

Recently we ran a series of online seminars called ‘Six Steps for Midlife Women to Take Back Control of Your Life’. They are concerned with the six principal areas that hold midlife women back from fulfilling their true potential. These are: In this one about Love and Intimacy, Jean and Shaunna each present and discuss our views on intimate loving …

Welcome to the 'Six Steps to Take Back Control of Your Life' podcast by Midlife Butterfly Club, hosted by Vix Munro. In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of 'Money and Wealth' for midlife women. The first question we ask is, 'What barriers do midlife women face when it comes to money?' The quick answer to that question lies in the fact that…

We have launched our 'Six Steps To Take Back Control of Your Life' program, and our first episode is 'Health and Wellness for Midlife Women' with our guest expert Johann Callaghan. In today's world, our healthcare systems are primarily designed to get us back to work when we're ill – a crucial part of keeping the economic wheels turning. However, w…

Join us for the fourth episode of our series, where we look at the future world of midlife women. Today's discussion is titled "The Future is Feminine, but Good Men Can Play Too," is audio track of the final BBC video recorded a little while ago. . Despite the changes that have taken place since then this podcast contains many thoughts and principl…

Welcome to our new episode "What Money Type Are You?" with Olivia Stefanino. Our guest for this episode shares her journey in creating the "money types" emerged during a collaborative endeavour with her husband, a financial advisor. What started as an engaging twist on pension planning evolved into a understanding of the diverse roles money plays i…

Welcome to the next episode of Midlife Women Conversations with Jean Macdonald. In this episode, Jean talks realistically about the difficulties women have with finding a satisfactory love relationship in middle and later life. Jean emphasises women's need to be careful and discriminating and make enlightened choices in relationships. Jean describe…

Have you tried Internet Dating and been disappointed? Did time-wasters mess you about? Did you feel rejected or ignored? Internet Dating has a bad reputation with many midlife women but has worked for some. Learn how to make it work for you. This is a recorded Audio Track from an online event run by the Midlife Butterfly Club. Look out for our next…

Welcome to "6 Areas That Hold Midlife Women Back" podcast, where we dive deep into the challenges and barriers that can hinder the growth and fulfilment of midlife women. Join us as we explore the crucial areas that often hold women back during this transformative phase of life. We'll navigate through six key areas that commonly impact midlife wome…

Join us as Jean unravels the significance and relevance of the midlife transition, delving into the depths of this transformative era. Drawing from her expertise and experiences, she takes us on a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges, opportunities, and discoveries that await women during this pivotal phase of life. In this captivating c…

Jean Reveals All with Sally - with transcript There is some background noise and the acoustic is not very good, so we have created a transcript so you can go back and check any part that you can't hear properly. "Sally: Um, so I want to talk about gender and your journey within gender? Yes. Um, were you always Jean? Jean: Oh, no, no, no. Jean only …

In this captivating interview, Desmond O'Connor sits down with Jean Macdonald, an esteemed expert in the realm of midlife women and their unique experiences. Together, they delve into the profound topic of understanding what it truly means to be a midlife woman and the challenges they face, particularly in the realm of love. Jean's expertise extend…

Too many suffer from respiratory and other ailments resulting from poor breathing. Are you one of them? Not only does this cause discomfort now but can shorten your life. On the positive side better breathing techniques can help with Panic Attacks, Stress, and Anxiety. Jackie Brennan is doing a series of podcasts to help us improve our breathing an…

Do you know what a caterpillar has to go through to become a beautiful butterfly? Norma tells us the the Butterfly's Story and compares to the journey we make to become a beautiful midlife woman. Norma Sherwin -is The Care Home Manager's Champion, She gives care to those who care for others. If you want to read more articles, watch more videos or l…

Nothing Exceeds the power of an idea whose time has come. Victor Hugo Is the new Midlife Woman an idea that is sweeping the world because her time has come? In 15 years this term has come from nowhere to become part of popular culture. Are midlife women a formidable force able to change our society for the better? Are you ready to unleash your full…

Maybe you would say, like many people, it depends on the circumstances. Maybe you consider yourself a waverer between Pessimism and Optimism? Recently I heard the quote ‘Pessimism is for Lightweights’. I didn’t know what it meant so I thought about it until I think I understand it. Jean is founder and and current manager of the Midlife Butterfly Cl…

Inspiration for International Women's Day from a story from the Middle Ages. The Canterbury Tales were published by Geoffrey Chaucer in 1400. The tale of the Wife of Bath shows the wisdom of women both now and in the Middle Ages. Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back? Visit the Midlife Butterfly …