In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I'm joined by @JoBlackwell-MidlifeAndBeyond for a powerful conversation about positive ageing, ageism, identity, health, and why midlife can be the beginning of something far more meaningful than we've been led to believe.
Jo is the host of the *Midlife & Beyond* podcast and a passionate advocate for changing the conversation around ageing. Together we explore the subtle ways society teaches women to fear getting older, from everyday comments and advertising to the expectations we place on ourselves.
We also talk about:
• Why so many women feel invisible after 50
• The difference between ageing and internalised ageism
• Medical gaslighting and advocating for your own health
• Strength training, movement, muscle and maintaining independence
• Why people-pleasing often comes to a head in midlife
• Reclaiming your identity when children leave home or life changes
• Why growing older can be one of the most empowering chapters of your life
I loved this conversation with Jo because it challenges so many of the stories we've been taught to believe about ageing. Rather than seeing midlife as the beginning of the end, we explore how it can become a time of freedom, confidence, purpose and self-discovery.
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