Midlife isn’t just about hormonal changes—it’s also about identity shifts, redefining who you are, and learning how to live with more calm and clarity.

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Brenda Winkle, energetic leadership guide, intuitive channel, and somatic mentor. If you listened to part one on Brenda’s podcast Your Yes Filled Life, you’ll know we explored a powerful reframe of perimenopause and menopause.

Now, in part two here on Menomorphosis, we dive deeper into the personal and practical tools that help us thrive in this stage of life.

Brenda and I talk about:
✨ The liberation of embracing authenticity after years of wearing different “hats” and roles
✨ Why being true to yourself is far less exhausting than masking or performing
✨ Our personal practices for emotional regulation
✨ Menopause, memory lapses (mainly from me!), and how acceptance can free us from perfectionism and spiralling thoughts

This is an honest, uplifting conversation about identity, tools for nervous system support, and the simple shifts that make midlife a time of clarity and empowerment.

Connect with Brenda Winkle

👉 Download Brenda’s free Energy Audit: brendawinkle.com/audit

👉 Listen to Your Yes Filled Life podcast

👉 Connect with Brenda on Instagam

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On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about why we love getting up early, and how those quiet first hours set us up for the day.

If you’re someone who craves starting the day with calm, space, and intention, then a morning routine might just be your secret weapon.

We explore why mornings matter, how it really all begins the night before with a good night’s sleep, and why your routine has to fit your life, not the other way around.

We share our own morning rituals plus simple tips to help you create a start to the day that feels nourishing, energising, and like the best possible version of your morning.

We hope you’ll find something of value in here.

Love Polly & Lucy xx

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I spoke with Linzi Bell — adventurer, speaker, and mental health advocate — just days after she completed the Camino Via Francigena: 1,512 miles in just 66 days.

Fresh off the trail, our conversation became a moment of deep reflection on the healing power of nature, the emotional honesty that long-distance walking invites, and the kind of growth that only arrives when you give yourself space to feel it all.

And what a journey it’s been.

Not only has she walked across Europe — she also became the @fastestknowntime to solo thru-hike the entire coastline of Great Britain.
That’s more than 6,000 miles, or the equivalent of 234 marathons in 298 days!

Linzi’s story isn’t just about miles (though she’s walked thousands).
It’s about resilience, joy, and letting the outdoors meet you exactly where you are.

And her mission? To help people smile through the beautiful benefits of the great outdoors. 🌿

🎧 In this episode of Menomorphosis, we talk:
✨ The highs and lows of hiking thousands of miles alone
✨ The real mental shifts that happen in nature
✨ Why movement outdoors can be a lifeline for mental health

If you’re craving a fresh perspective — or just a reminder of the magic waiting outside your front door — this one’s for you.

To find out more about Linzi go to: https://www.linziwalks.com/

https://www.instagram.com/linzidbell/

https://www.instagram.com/linziwalks/

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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about a concept promoted by Dan Harris: Action Absorbs Anxiety.

This is the idea that taking even the smallest of actions can help to reduce feelings of powerlessness and helplessness, by channelling that restless, stuck energy and shifting it onto something more productive.

Polly and I also talk about another similar idea, which is that clarity comes from taking action - something that both of us have found to be true.

We hope you’ll find something of value in here.

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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Today, I’m joined by Dr Natasha Wallace, a clinical psychologist, founder of Revive Psychological Services, and creator of The Thrive Method. Natasha is passionate about helping working mums break free from overwhelm, exhaustion, and guilt so they can feel calmer, more connected, and truly at home within themselves.

In this episode, Natasha shares her own journey as a “former frazzled mum” and why so many women, especially in midlife, find themselves abandoning their own needs while trying to keep up with the demands of work, family, and life. We dive into the hidden cost of always striving to be “good” and how you can begin to rebuild your relationship with yourself from the inside out.

If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake at night thinking, “I can’t keep doing this,” this conversation is for you. It’s full of compassion, clarity, and practical insights to help you feel whole again.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why so many women fall into the trap of self-abandonment — and why it often starts in childhood
• The hidden cost of always striving to be “good” and how this leads to guilt, resentment, and exhaustion
• How regulating your nervous system can help you break free from survival mode and restore calm
• Practical ways to start rebuilding your relationship with yourself and honouring your own needs
• Why giving yourself what you actually need — rather than what’s expected of you — is the key to feeling grounded, whole, and truly you again

Connect with Dr Natasha Wallace:

https://www.drnatashawallace.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/Drtasha_psychologist

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This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are chatting about the filters we use to live our lives.

Is your filter clouding your judgement? Is it colouring everything grey, making things seem worse than they really are? And how long are you willing to sit in that negativity?

The thing is, when you change the lens through which you see the world, you get to choose one that lifts you, lightens you, and lets you see possibility instead of limitation.

We explore some of the common filters we’ve had and how to shift them.

We hope you find something useful in here.

Love Polly & Lucy xx

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In this episode, I’m joined by Anu Verma—certified trauma recovery coach, holistic therapist, and author of Victim to Victor.

Anu’s story is one of courage and resilience. She opens up about her own experience of childhood trauma, the years she spent in survival mode, and how she eventually found the tools to begin her journey of healing and empowerment.

Through her work today as a trauma recovery coach, Anu helps others process unresolved trauma, rebuild self-worth, and move from victimhood into strength and possibility.

In our conversation, she shares not only her personal story but also the practical approaches and mindset shifts that can support anyone on the path of trauma healing and recovery.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this conversation:

• How Anu’s early experiences of childhood trauma shaped her life—and the turning points that helped her begin the journey of healing.
• Why telling your story can be a powerful step in trauma recovery and reclaiming your voice.
• The practical tools and holistic practices Anu used to move from surviving to thriving.
• How rebuilding self-worth and resilience creates the foundation for lasting transformation.
• Inspiring insights on moving from victimhood to empowerment, and finding hope even after the hardest experiences.

For more on Ana:

Website: https://victim2victor.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victim2victor_anuverma/

Anu's Podcast: https://victim2victor.buzzsprout.com/1619626/episodes

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On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about people pleasing.

We all do it - particularly women - but is it actually serving us? The need to belong and be liked often sees us doing or saying things that aren’t in alignment with who we truly are.

When we put the needs of others above our own, we often end up feeling resentful and depleted, which is no good for anyone!

In this conversation, Lucy and I give examples of how we’ve both been people pleasers in the past, but how we’re now much more discerning about what we say yes to and - importantly - what we say no to.

We hope you’ll find something useful in here.

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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