Message In The Middle
This podcast is a safe and supportive space for listeners to explore life's challenging lessons and gain inspiration for their personal development journey. Through a variety of engaging formats, including interviews, book clubs, master classes, and discussions, the podcast delves into topics related to perseverance, self-empowerment, and self-discovery. With a focus on sharing expertise, inspiring stories and insights from a diverse range of voices, the podcast aims to help listeners navigate difficult experiences, provide hope and inspiration, and develop the resilience and strength needed to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
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Overall, this podcast is a powerful resource for anyone seeking inspiration, guidance, and support on their personal development journey. By exploring life's difficult lessons through inspiring stories, interviews, book clubs, and discussions, listeners can gain the tools they need to persevere through tough times, empower themselves to achieve their goals, and discover their true selves.
Message In The Middle
Marie Thom’s Humorous Take on Midlife and Menopause
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Marianne is joined by the hilarious and insightful Marie Thom. Marie is a self-described big knickers wearer, frantic chin plucker, gin lover, and muffin-top fighter who worships at the altar of the incontinence liner. Beyond her humorous self-description, Marie is the brilliant mind behind the popular Facebook page, Midlife Dramas in Pyjamas, and a published writer in Good Housekeeping, Best, and Menopause Life Magazine.
Marie’s journey started with a simple goal: to make women laugh and feel less alone during the tumultuous ride of menopause. What began as a funny blog on Facebook has evolved into a supportive community and a platform for Marie to speak out about midlife and menopause.
Episode Highlights:
- Marie’s Backstory: Discover what inspired Marie to start her blog and Facebook group, Midlife Dramas in Pyjamas. Learn about her mission to bring laughter and connection to women navigating menopause.
- Finding Comedy in Menopause: Marie talks about the importance of humor in dealing with the challenges of midlife and menopause, and how it helps to build a supportive community.
- The Importance of a Cheerleading Squad: Explore why having a tribe is essential for women, especially during midlife, and how it can make a significant difference in one's journey.
- Collaboration and Community: Marie shares insights into her work with Sarah Stenton and Yvonne Vincent, and the impact of these collaborations on her work and community.
- Feeling Invisible in Midlife: Discuss the concept of invisibility that many women feel during midlife and why it’s crucial to push back against it.
- Taking the Leap in Midlife: Marie talks about the brave steps she has taken in midlife, from dancing to getting published and speaking at Pause Live in London.
Resources Mentioned:
- Midlife Dramas in Pyjamas Facebook Page
- Marie Thom's Articles on Good Housekeeping
- Pause Live in London
Connect with Marie Thom:
- Facebook: Midlife Dramas in Pyjamas
- Instagram: @Midlif
Connect with Marianne:
- Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne
- Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966
- Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne
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