Midlife & Reinvention

Personal stories and practical ideas about identity, confidence, work, relationships, change and figuring out what comes next in midlife.

Your best skin after 40: Newcastle’s aesthetic secrets revealed

Your best skin after 40: Newcastle’s aesthetic secrets revealed

How you can glow with confidence If you’re over 40 and curious about how to glow with confidence, you’re in the right place. … View Post
My 50-in-50 Challenge for self-love, fitness, and growth in 2025

My 50-in-50 Challenge for self-love, fitness, and growth in 2025

Fifty and fearless (mostly) I’m turning 50 in 2025. Rather than hiding under my duvet, I’m launching my 50 in 50 Challenge. This isn’t just … View Post
Why my self-care isn’t optional now over 40

Why my self-care isn’t optional now over 40

Here I am, 2am, hair in a very sad bun, clutching a lukewarm cup of coffee, and wide-eyed at the tiny human who seems … View Post
Top Christmas gift ideas for mums balancing work, family and self-care

Top Christmas gift ideas for mums balancing work, family and self-care

  Items in this post have been kindly gifted for review. All opinions expressed are my own. Top 5 Christmas gifts for busy working mums Finding … View Post
How I found happiness in grief, words, and throwing punches

How I found happiness in grief, words, and throwing punches

Grief does not arrive with a timetable. Mine arrived the day before I was due to start a new job, when my mum died … View Post
Guest Blog: Jo Ellis: Kidult Or Elderly Primigravida?

Guest Blog: Jo Ellis: Kidult Or Elderly Primigravida?

Today we’re featuring a guest blog post by Jo Ellis who like many adults is utterly confused about her identity. She is part … View Post
How it feels when your biological clock is ticking louder than love

How it feels when your biological clock is ticking louder than love

Guest post disclaimer: The following post is written by guest contributor Greyeyebrowgirl. Her experiences and opinions are entirely her own and do not necessarily … View Post