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Generation Exceptional

Generation Exceptional

Hosted by: Bev Thorogood

Welcome to Generation Exceptional, the podcast for Gen X women navigating midlife like pros! Hosted by Bev Thorogood, a late-diagnosed ADHD entrepreneur who knows a thing or two about embracing life's twists and...

Episodes

Ep 69 - Managing Midlife Weight with Tanja Shaw

Episode #94

Do you struggle with midlife weight gain?     Maybe you've been in a constant seesaw of diets where you've lost weight, gained weight, lost weight and gained weight.   It can feel like all you ever think about is food...
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Ep 68 -Taking Control of Your Financial Situation for Women over 40

Episode #93

My guest today is financial planner Steph Smith.   Steph helps women to improve their financial wellbeing through a blend of regulated financial advice and coaching. In today's episode we're discussing the cultural...
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Ep 67 - Taking Control of Your Boundaries

Episode #92

If you ever find yourself getting overwhelmed dealing with 'stuff' that isn't even your stuff, then chances are you've got a boundaries problem. If you find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no, then...
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Ep 66 - Menopause and Getting Your Head in the Right Place!

Episode #91

Sadly when I ask the question 'what comes to mind when you think of menopause' many of the women I speak to use really quite sad and negative language.  Washed Out.  Over the Hill.  Miserable.  Past It.  Old.  Dried...
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Ep 65 - Cutting through the Misinformation to get the right Menopause Diagnosis

Episode #90

Recently menopause specialist GP and menopause education advocate Dr Louise Newson, who runs the My Menopause Doctor website, surveyed over 5000 women to find out their experience when it came to get a diagnosis of...
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Ep 64 - With Colin Nottage - Menopause and Health and Safety at Work

Episode #89

One of the questions I get asked frequently by managers is 'how do I put a risk assessment in place to cover the menopause?'. I'm not a H&S expert, but I know a man who is.   I'm joined today by H&S expert and...
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Ep 63 - Domestic Abuse and How Businesses Can Help with Julie Randall

Episode #88

My guest today is Julie Randall, a Female Empowerment Coach and Domestic Abuse Trainer and the owner of 'Enlivened' coaching and training. 1 in 4 women will be affected by domestic violence during their adult...
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Ep 62 - Menopause and UK Employment Law

Episode #87

How confident are you that your business, or the organisation you work for, would be on the winning side of an employment tribunal if one of your employees took action for menopause discrimination? Were you aware that...
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Ep 61 - Sex and Menopause with Dr Claire Macaulay

Episode #86

I'm joined today by Dr Claire Macaulay.  Claire is an oncology doctor who treats people with breast cancer. She is also a sex science geek who is passionate about supporting people to create the kind of sex life that...
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Ep 60 - Choose to Challenge IWD 2021

Season #1 Episode #85

On this International Women’s Day 2021 with the theme #ChoosetoChallenge this is a gem X shorts episode, so just me, sharing my thoughts on how we can choose to challenge our perceptions of the role of older women in...
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Ep 59 -with Emma Rose, Solution Focused Hypnotherapist

Episode #84

My guest on the podcast today is solution focused hypnotherapist Emma Rose.   Emma has her own hypnotherapy practice, Inspired to Change, in South Lincolnshire and today she's sharing her story of overcoming severe...
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Ep58 - Looking and Feeling Great Over 50 with Style Coach Philippa Guy

Episode #83

Today I'm chatting with life and style coach Philippa Guy as we discuss how to look and feel your best by wearing colours, styles and shapes that make the best of what you've got despite bodies that seem to have a...
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