S2 Ep 1: The Disruption of Midlife

Disruption. The definition of midlife, right?Those disruptions are both internal (hello changing hormone levels) and external (changes in roles, for instance) but one thing’s for sure: disruption can be hard.So, we’re here to talk about it!We’re kicking off Season 2 of Midlife Unfiltered and we’ve called it The Disruption. In the first part of this season, it’s all about those internal disruptions of midlife - the menopause transition being just one of those.This is Midlife Unfiltered - a podcast about unapologetically embracing the Season of Me. We’re thrilled you’re joining us for Season 2.In this episode, join us - co hosts Anita McLachlan and Erica Webb - as we chat about The Disruption and what you can expect to hear during the season. That includes episodes about:The Menopause Transition - where we hear from a number of women’s health experts and everyday women.The psychology and mental health of midlifeStress, Body Image and Sleep.The emphasis this season is on being one's own health advocate and navigating the complexities of midlife with an open heart and mind. And, of course, on starting conversations.We’re so glad you’re here. It’s time to live life on your terms. It’s time for Midlife Unfiltered.Mentioned in this episode:Get your free Season 2 workbook to to keep note of all those ‘aha’ moments and reminders of the next steps you want to take to advocate for your own midlife. You can grab that by signing up for our Midlife Unfiltered Substack here: https://midlifeunfiltered.substack.comAbout your Midlife Unfiltered Hosts:Anita McLachlan was at the helm of Sequins and Sand for over 15 years. As Australia’s Cossie Whisperer, Anita has helped thousands of women find a swimsuit they feel great in and the freedom that comes with feeling confident in it. She’s now turning her experiences and attention to helping women in midlife navigate this often tumultuous time and feel the power this time of life brings.Erica Webb is a counsellor, somatic exercise coach and self-kindness advocate. As a highly sensitive person (HSP) herself, she supports other HSPs to navigate what it looks like to prioritise their own mental fitness, claim the self-care that truly nurtures their body and mind, and work through the unique challenges of being a sensitive human in an often insensitive world.Connect with Anita and Erica at Midlife Unfiltered:Substack: https://midlifeunfiltered.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.unfilteredFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/midlife.unfilteredEmail: [email protected] you enjoy the topics explored in this podcast and would like more, then sign up to receive Midlife Mojo, Anita's weekly Wednesday newsletter. In it, Anita explores health, wellness and the emotions of midlife to power-up your midlife and beyond. Because girl…you are just getting started :) Become a Sequins and Sand VIP here to receive it in your inbox. It’s free. Insights and wisdom, no hard sell. https://www.sequinsandsand.com.au/vip.html Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to Midlife Unfiltered01:00 Reflecting on Season One01:44 The Theme of Disruption02:45 Conversations with Experts and Women05:07 The Importance of Being Your Own Advocate08:51 Upcoming Topics in Season Two10:47 Encouragement and Final Thoughts15:31 Invitation to Connect and Engage This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit midlifeunfiltered.substack.com