Your 2nd Act
Welcome to Your 2nd Act podcast - where we celebrate the power and beauty of women in their middle years. Join me each week as I chat to inspiring women from all walks of life, sharing their stories, insights, and hard-earned wisdom. Together, we'll explore the limitless possibilities of your next chapter and trust me, the curtain has just risen on your most exciting act yet.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 71
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
I Thought It Was Just Hormones….Turns Out It Was ADHD
Why are so many women being diagnosed with ADHD in midlife? and what does menopause have to do with it?
In this episode, Michelle chats with Women’s Psychologist Leanne Mulheron about th…
I Did a Shirley Valentine: Took a Gap Year and Found Myself.
Imagine reaching midlife and deciding to take a gap year, on your own, without your family, and without all the usual responsibilities. How many times have you thought, "I wish I could …
Where Did My Sex Drive Go and Can I Get It Back?
So many women in midlife find themselves thinking, “What happened to my sex drive?” Whether it feels like it’s gone on a long holiday or disappeared completely, it’s something that’s of…
Empty Nest in Reverse: When the Parents Move Out!
Instead of the kids moving out, you pack up and leave, giving them the family home while you and your partner start fresh somewhere new. That’s exactly what Sara and her husband did, an…
Why Won’t He Open Up? Helping Midlife Men Break the Silence
As we move through midlife, we often focus on the changes we’re experiencing, but what about the men in our lives? Our husbands, partners, brothers, and friends are navigating their own…
Help! I’ve Lost My Style and I Don’t Know Where to Start! - Courtney’s Guide to Getting It Back.
Feeling stuck in a style rut? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Courtney a fashion stylist, content creator, and someone who’s completely reinvented herself in midlife.
Af…
Midlife Friendships: Who Stays, Who Fades, and Who’s Still to Come!
We know how important female friendships are in midlife - hey, imagine life without them… scary, right? These relationships are our lifelines, our sounding boards, and our greatest chee…
A 2nd Act with Heart: Ren’s Mission to Help Women in Crisis!
Midlife is often seen as a time of reflection, but for many women, it’s also a time of bold reinvention. In this episode, I speak with Ren, co-founder of ReLove, about how she embraced …
Breaking Free from ‘Good Girl’ Conditioning
Guys how many of you describe yourself as people-pleasers, perfectionists, or the one who’s always protecting others? Bloody exhausting… isn’t it!
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alo…
Midlife and Alcohol - Do They Really Mix?
In this episode of Your 2nd Act, I sit down with Kath Elliott, an alcohol coach, to explore the complexities of alcohol consumption, particularly among midlife women. Many of us have gr…
“I Started a Women’s Health Clinic in My 2nd Act—Here’s Why"
This week, I chat with Hema Prakash, founder of Ponti Health, about the gaps in women’s healthcare, especially in midlife. So many of us feel unsupported and unheard when it comes to pe…
From Hidden Truths to Self-Discovery: A Midlife Awakening
In midlife, many of us start questioning who we really are beyond the roles we have played, whether as a mother, daughter, partner, or professional. But what happens when family secrets…
I Thought I’d Quit—10 Years Later, I’m Stronger Than Ever!
Ten years ago, I reluctantly walked into a gym, thinking, "Here we go again, another gym I’ll quit in a few months." But a decade later, I’m still training at the same gym with the same…
Burnout to Breakthrough: Sophie Scott’s Midlife Transformation
In this episode, Sophie Scott, award-winning medical journalist, mental health educator, and former ABC presenter, shares her powerful journey through burnout and high-functioning anxie…
Packing Up, Moving On: How Jane Turned Midlife into an Adventure!
Late last year, I sat down with my good friend Jane, who had just taken a bold leap into a new stage of life. After a long and successful corporate career, Jane decided it was time to s…
Enough of this BS – let me step fully into my power, with Megan Dalla-Camina!
Have you ever felt like midlife is less of a crisis and more of a calling? In this episode, I sit down with Megan Dalla-Camina, an award-winning women’s leadership and empowerment exper…
I Can’t Believe I’m Celebrating 50 Episodes!!!
50 episodes—what a milestone! In this special episode, I reflect on my journey from where I started to where I am now, and the incredible growth I’ve experienced along the way. With the…
My 2024 year in review – The Ups, Downs and Lessons Along the Way!
This year has been a complete roller coaster, filled with moments of personal growth, unexpected challenges, and incredible opportunities. One of the highlights has undoubtedly been You…
A Year Without Alcohol: Ali’s Journey of Strength and Self-Discovery
Ali joins the conversation to share her transformative journey of living alcohol-free for an entire year. With honesty and insight, she opens up about the profound changes she’s experie…
The Accidental Partner Swap: Fi's Story of Love and New Beginnings
In this episode of Your 2nd Act, Michelle dives into a story you won’t believe—a tale of separation, unexpected connections, and the courage it takes to embrace new beginnings. Fi share…