EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 29 MIN
Nervous Is Not Weak - Skydiving And The Midlife Edge With Anna Lea
from Unshrinkable midlife moves - Movement, meaning + midlife magic · host Onika Griffith-Elliott
Send us Fan MailWhat if the nerves you feel before something big aren’t weakness, but a sign that you’re ready? In this episode, army doctor, GP and world champion skydiver, Anna Lea shares what it takes to compete at world championship level in your forties and why midlife is an advantage, not a liability. This conversation isn’t just about adrenaline. It’s about what happens when ordinary women choose to do extraordinary things and discovering that midlife might be the thing that helps you to do it better. In this episode you'll learn: Why feeling nervous isn't telling you what you think How to train smarter in your forties and inspire those in their twentiesHow to stay active through life's changes including IVF treatmentWhy effort and outcome are not relatedIf midlife has left you questioning your strength, your confidence, or your edge, this conversation will help you see that growth doesn’t start with fearlessness, it starts with action. Find out more about Anna on Instagram @anna_j_leaFollow the podcast on Instagram: @unshrinkablemidlfemovesFind out more about Onika on Instagram: @lifeopenedup
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Send us Fan Mail What if the nerves you feel before something big aren’t weakness, but a sign that you’re ready? In this episode, army doctor, GP and world champion skydiver, Anna Lea shares what it takes to compete at world championship level in your forties and why midlife is an advantage, not a liability. This conversation isn’t just about adrenaline. It’s about what happens when ordinary women choose to do extraordinary things and discovering that midlife might be the thing th...
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