Reinvention: The Secret To Finding Yourself. Every Woman Needs to Know This About Midlife! With Eleanor Mills.

Begin Again with Davina McCall

FlightStory

Society & Culture, Self-improvement, Mental Health, Education, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 631 Ratings

🗓️ 30 January 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

In this transformative episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall is joined by acclaimed journalist and author Eleanor Mills to explore the powerful concept of renewal and reinvention after 50. Eleanor shares her wisdom on how women can overcome societal expectations, navigate the fear of change, and embrace midlife as an opportunity for growth and joy. Drawing from her personal experiences and the stories of others, Eleanor redefines what it means to thrive in later life, offering actionable advice for finding purpose and creating a vibrant, fulfilling future. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or practical guidance, this empowering conversation will leave you energised and ready to embrace the possibilities of a new chapter. Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod (00:00) Intro (02:02) Changing The Perception Of Aging For Women (04:55) Made Redundant In Midlife (11:33) Eleanor's Organisation (12:29) Psychedelics Changed My Life! (17:22) Rebirth After Redundancy (21:55) How To Make The Changes You Need (24:43) Zoe Ad (28:46) The Impact Of The Patriarchy On Women In Midlife (40:18) Eleanor's Vision For The Future (42:30) What Can Businesses Do To Change Perceptions Of Women In Midlife? (48:40) How Can Women Reframe The Way Society Looks At Women? (55:00) Eleanor's Book Sponsored by: ZOE - https://zoe.com and use code BEGIN10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.1	You are all about rebirth, finding a solution to what many people find in midlife,
0:37.4	which is a complete cut off with your old life
0:40.4	and you've got to start a new one.
0:41.8	What do you do? Where do you go?
0:43.4	When you hit 50, probably everything will change massively.
0:47.7	And probably the thing that's been that most at the centre of your life
0:50.5	will fall away.
0:51.8	But in the space that that death brings, something amazing new can grow.
0:58.6	There's so many women, I think, are in something where they feel like I'm not really
1:02.5	living my truth.
1:03.6	It's so frightening.
1:05.7	Yeah.
1:06.2	To shift out of it.
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