A podcast for those of us who are middle aged, fast approaching it, or who've lived it! Come and listen to Suzi, an English mum and teacher, offer her musings on various topics that affect us when we hit middle age. Join in the discussions on our Facebook group - Facebook.com/groups/MiddleAgedMadness and find me on Instagram - @middleagedmadness.podcast
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My name is Suzie Leveson, an HR Consultant and Leadership Coach. My podcast features people from all walks of life talking about how we pivot, learn and end up where we are today. For most of us how we got here was not a straight forward road. Enjoy the stories, conversations and lessons learnt from inspiring people about the path that has led them so far...
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Martina Lacey is Managing Partner for Growth at a global digital agency. Martina is definitely someone who take the opportunities presented to her and it has brought her a long way. Have a listen to fin out how she ended up here.By Suzie Leveson
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It's time to put your positive pants on! In this episode I got to chat to the lovely Claire Clements, owner and founder of Positive Pants. She gets to help children and families find and have the tools to help them with their mental health. Claire has had quite the journey of her own, all of which has equipped her for where she is today, so let's f…
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How did I end up here? - Claire Tomlinson
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1:00:16Claire Tomlinson is an interior designer with her own business, Plot Design. She works in domestic and commercial interior design, have a listen to find out the twists and turns that led her to where she is today via Ikea! Everyone's interior dream! Note - This episode contains discussion around Breast Cancer.…
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Kelly Cookson is a Marketing Strategist, copywriter and email marketing expert. Have a listen to this great episode to find out how Kelly went from she ended up here.By Suzie Leveson
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Gemma Wilkes is a Lifestyle. Brand and Head shot Photographer and founder of Single and Mingle. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.By Suzie Leveson
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How did I end up Here? - Deirdre Westwood
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37:18Deirdre Westwood is an Executive Leader for Tropics skincare. In this episode we find out how Deirdre went from being a Nurse to where she is to day and she has a great story of calling, passion, care and serendipity. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here. https://www.facebook.com/DeirdreTropic/…
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Dr Kirsty Broder is a Dentist and Facial Aesthetics Practitioner with an interest in women's health aging and the menopause. This is a great episode demonstrating that even within a linear passion and career their can be many twists and turns. Do have a listen and find out how Kirsty ended up here!By Suzie Leveson
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Tim Mitchell is a dedicated craftsman and the founder of Mitchells Wood Studio, based in Nottinghamshire. After spending 23 years as an Occupational Therapist in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Tim made a bold career shift to pursue his passion for woodworking and craftsmanship. Specialising in the design and creation of bespoke furniture and homewares, F…
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My Christmas special guest for the last podcast episode of 2024 is Ana Bennett. Moving from Croatia to the UK and now living in Australia, have a listen to her story and how she ended up here with brave decisions and courage to go out and get what you want from life.By Suzie Leveson
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Penny Clemmow is has pivoted her career multiple times. Starting out as a Pharmacist and now running ScreenPop Networking and being a business strategist. Have a listen to her journey and how she ended up here.By Suzie Leveson
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In this episode I talk to the fabulous Lisa Wood from www.lisalovesstyle.com Lisa has gone from the classroom to the fitting room and created a fantastic business helping people from colour consultations to wardrobe edits, personal shopping to corporate talks about styling and so much more besides. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.…
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How did I end up here? - John Robert Davis
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45:45Dr John Robert Davis runs an independent research group as a Dean Prize Fellow and he is currently a Research Fellow leading the Hungry Tissue lab. Have a listen to find out how he has gone from rural Scotland to Manchester via South East London, with a lot of comedy thrown in!By Suzie Leveson
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On this episode, I talk to Julie Anne Man who has gone from stressed out, overwhelmed Doctor to travel entrepreneur. Have a listen to how she ended up here. You can find her here: Travel with Julie Anne Sensitive topics are discussed.By Suzie Leveson
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In this episode I talk to Jesse Duley, Musician and Worship pastor. Have a listen to find out how he ended up here. How he went from London to Scotland, Rock star to Worship Pastor!By Suzie Leveson
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In this episode we hear how Lee McDade always knew what he wanted to do with his life but how the twists and turns led him on a path he hadn't expected but was made to do. Lee talks about some difficult subjects from his own personal experience and encourages us all to seek the help we need when we need it. Lee is Director of Open Door Ministries a…
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How did I end up here? - Damon McCollin-Moore
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39:19Damon is the Managing Director of a fabulous design agency ifour with alot of wisdom to offer. So let's find out how he ended up here...By Suzie Leveson
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It's Christmas in July! Lee Gadsby is Mrs Christmas and has my dream job. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.By Suzie Leveson
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Domini Harewood has been an HR Professional for over 25 years who has worked across industries in a variety of countries. She is also a Non-Exec Director at the University of the West of England and Trustee and Chair of the People & Culture Committee for Lead Academy Bristol. If that wasn't enough, Domini is the Womens Lead at Bath Elim Pentecostal…
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In this episode the wonderful Sue Iqbal talks through the key moments and decisions that have brought her to where she is today, through the world of education and into leadership development and coaching. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.By Suzie Leveson
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First episode in the new season is with the incredible Claire Singers. Claire is an Executive Coach and has had an eventful career in PR, particularly in the music industry. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.By Suzie Leveson
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You Don't Know What You've Got 'Til It's Gone
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27:49This week, Suzi recovers from day surgery and illness, and muses about beauty and style as we get older. "Youth is wasted on the young" is so true!By Suzi Clements
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In this episode, Suzi talks about getting into a middle-age skincare routine and explains how she relied on technology but got burnt at the petrol station (not literally!).By Suzi Clements
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This week, Suzi remembers TV from the past, bemoans the price of coffee and admits she has no motivation for exercise when it's raining (or, actually, ever)! Follow on Instagram @middleagedmadness.podcast and join the Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/middleagedmadnessBy Suzi Clements
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In this episode, Suzi says welcome back to the podcast! She talks about the ups and downs of having a Reception child and explains exactly why her Christmas was shit.By Suzi Clements
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How did I end up here? Christmas Special Guest - David Chawner
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1:07:05Unfortunately Father Christmas was not available for my Christmas podcast episode as he is quite busy this time of year, so instead I got hold of my Father! This special episode is with my Dad, David Chawner. It's a super fun with some extra Christmas questions thrown in! So, have a listen to find out how he ended up here.…
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How did I end up here? - Janeen Alexis Alexander
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56:26In this episode I chat with the fabuolous Janeen Alexis Alexander. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I loved chatting to her about working in the world of drama therapy in the NHS and her creative entrepreneurial businesses. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.By Suzie Leveson
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In this episode I chat with the absolutely gorgeous inside and out Jeniya Gwendu. From Zimbabwe to the UK, inspired by and inspiring through sport. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.By Suzie Leveson
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I loved talking to my wonderful fellow coach Sara Ginn in this episode, all about how she ended up here. From relocating from South Africa to the UK as a teenager to a creative route to gaining her degree and all of lifes ups and downs along the way. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.By Suzie Leveson
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My guest in this episode is the fabulous Kate Foster. Have a listen to find out how she went from working with horses to where she is today with a little bit of law thrown in for good measure.By Suzie Leveson
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Great episode where I talk to Hannah Miller. Hannah is the Founding Director of Sidekick, an organisation that include coaching, leadership and management training, Strengths based coaching and course like The Purpose Pursuit. Have a listen to find out Hannah went from Advertising to where she is today.…
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Gill Phillips all about how she has ended up where she is today and all the swerves and turns that brought her here. Gill is a writer, artist, mother and grandmother, speaker, mentor and charity trustee and so much more besides. I hope you enjoy listening to how she ended up here.…
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From Harrods to DEI Consultant. This weeks guest is the thought provoking Sim Fitzgerald. Sim is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant for small businesses. Let's find out how they ended up here.By Suzie Leveson
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It was great to chat to Jane Day in this episode, exploring life and all it's curve balls and the importance of looking after ourselves. Jane Day is the Centenary Enabler for the Baptist Union, working across Specialist Teams, Associations, colleges and churches to encourage and equip women in exercising their God-given gifting and leadership. She …
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In this episode I had the joy of chatting to Sophie Otukpe. Have a listen to find out how she went from volunteering in the Met Police to homeschooling in Texas.By Suzie Leveson
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From Lagos to London to Peru, this episodes guest, the amazing Michele Mahon has moved cities a few times in her life so far, so have a listen and find out how she ended up here. Michele Mahon works in Peru with her Husband and family, with the Baptist Mission Society, she loves Jesus and people.By Suzie Leveson
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This episode we talk to the wonderful Alex Owen all about going from wanting to be a Doctor to gaining a doctorate and now being a Professor! Listen and find out how Alex ended up here. Alex is in Senior Leadership in Higher Education.By Suzie Leveson
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In this episode, I chat with the inspiring Debbie Williams all about wanting to be a Dentist to Leadership in Toastmasters to learning to sing. Have a listen and find out how she ended up here.By Suzie Leveson
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Join me this week as I chat with Sarah Wisdom about how she went from wanting to be a potter to where she is today. Sarah Wisdom is Head of Operations for a multi academy trust in Birmingham.By Suzie Leveson
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Not Sure He'd Want a Big Orangutan Staring at Him
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22:35This week, Suzi gushes about her recent theatre visit and how middle age delightfully means one late night puts you out the next day. And then muses on the important midlife topic of redecorating.By Suzi Clements
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Who Doesn't Love a Good Ol' Moan? I've Found an App!
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26:14This week, Suzi wonders if having a moan is mainly a middle- and old-age thing. And enjoys people being moany on a social media app!By Suzi Clements
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I Don't Go Looking For Incidents and Accidents, I Just Want Excitement!
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20:18In this episode, Suzi extols the virtues of open water swimming (briefly) and then waxes lyrical about her new dashcam. If only she had something to show for it!By Suzi Clements
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This weeks podcast guest is the wonderful Nicci Briley, who with her Husband Rob set up their own HR consultancy in 2018 and have gone from strength to strength. Have a listen and find out how Nicci went from wanting to be an air hostess to owning her own company.By Suzie Leveson
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How did I end up here? - Sarah Armstrong
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1:08:15In this episode I chat to Sarah Armstrong about how she went from wanting to be a Hairdresser to owning her own business and all that came in between. Sarah Armstrong whilst always loving the creativity in the fashion world, felt her calling towards being outside, away from a desk and working with plants was too strong and so started her own nature…
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I'm not Nosy, I'm Just... Keeping an Eye on the Neighbours
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21:30This week, Suzi reveals her nosy tendencies and ponders exactly what ketones are.By Suzi Clements
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In this episode, find out how Katie went from random A'levels to being a qualified Midwife and Lactation Consultant, moving country twice, through the ups and downs of life, to where she is today. Katie James is a midwife, lactation consultant and online educator, plus the host of the midwives' cauldron podcast.…
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In this weeks episode we meet the lovely Lucy Olofinjana. Lucy works in communications and in the charity Sector. Have a listen to find out how she ended up here.
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Holidays Are When I'm Living My Best Life
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21:22This episode, Suzi celebrates her holidays time and longs for the day she can survive on less than 9 hours sleep!By Suzi Clements
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In this weeks episode we chat to the insanely talented Pippa Evans and find out about all her big life lessons. Pippa is an award winning musical performer, writer, dramaturg and improviser. You can find her in I'm sorry I haven't a clue and Showstoppers the improvised musical, as well as solo shows. Pippa has also written a great book; Improv your…
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I Found Myself! (In the Wardrobe Behind the Platform Trainers)
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17:56In this episode, Suzi gets excited about cold water and waxes lyrical about a new skirt that turned out to be a bit of a turning point.By Suzi Clements
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Kirsty Hunter is the Founder and Director of the Creativity Clinic. Empowering education, business and the creative industries: unlocking success through innovative consulting solutions. In this podcast episode we find out how Kirsty went from PE teacher to finding her own business.By Suzie Leveson
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