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In this episode, Jo Clark unpacks the quiet, everyday ways women shrink themselves to keep others comfortable. It's not one big dramatic moment; it's the small stuff: the apology that wasn't needed, the opinion you swallowed, the yes you didn't mean. If you've ever wondered why these old patterns get louder in midlife, this one's for you. In this episode, we explore: Why old people-pleasing habits get louder in midlife Five quiet signs you're shrinking to keep others comfortable Why "sorry" slips out for things that were never wrong The real starting point isn't fixing everything; it's simply noticing A gentle question to ask yourself next time you catch it happening If this sounds familiar, this episode will help you start noticing the small moments where you shrink, and that's where the shift begins. Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠

On episode 201, Jo takes you back to day one. No plan, no experience, just a microphone and a feeling that something was missing. She shares the four real reasons she hit record, and why they matter more now than ever. In this episode, we explore: Why Jo couldn't find a podcast that spoke to herThe gap between celebrity midlife and real midlifeWhy trustworthy health information matters so muchTurning listening into real, usable changeThe unexpected global community this show has createdFour years, four reasons, one very honest episode. Hit play and hear the story behind the show. Connect with JoRediscover You – https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/shop Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠

For the first time in 200 episodes, Jo hands the microphone to someone else: her husband of 30 years, Philip. He answers listener-submitted questions with total honesty, some of it funny, some of it surprisingly raw, about what it's really like to watch your partner move through midlife from the outside looking in. In this episode, we explore: What it was like watching Jo build a whole new career from scratch The honest male perspective on menopause, mood swings and night sweats What actually keeps a 30-year marriage strong Letting go as the kids leave home, and what changes when they come back Philip's blunt advice for parents whose adult kids won't move out If you've ever wondered what midlife looks like from your partner's side of the bed, this episode gives you an honest, funny, occasionally unfiltered answer. Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠

An Instagram post about the contradictions of midlife went quietly viral, and thousands of women said the same thing: "This is literally my life." In this episode, Jo digs into why midlife means living two truths at once, and why that's actually a sign of wisdom, not a warning sign. In this episode, we explore: Wanting the party invite and craving bed by nine Caring for ageing parents while your kids are leaving home Missing being needed and loving the quiet all at once Grieving who you were while getting curious about who's next Why holding two truths at once is a sign of growth, not confusion If you've ever felt pulled in two directions and wondered what that means about you, this episode will help you feel a little less alone. Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/

This week Jo is joined by Charmaine Size, one of her Reimagine mentoring clients, who opens up about burnout, a recent ADHD diagnosis and learning to put herself first. If you have ever felt like you are not worthy of your own time, Charmaine's story might feel familiar. She shares what changed for her, and what surprised her most along the way. In this episode, we explore: Charmaine's journey from burnout to believing she is worthy Getting an ADHD diagnosis later in life Learning to challenge that negative inner voice Running a family business while still making space for herself Why asking for support is not a weakness If you have been putting your own needs last, this episode is a gentle reminder that it is never too late to change that. Connect with Charmaine and Niche Fruits Instagram https://www.instagram.com/niche_fruits?igsh=MXg4cnpkbmlvMWluZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nichefruits  And a personal instagram to reflect this stage of life https://www.instagram.com/nourished_poised_powerful?igsh=bGJjc2tzbzB3ZzR2&utm_source=qr Resources mentioned: Rediscover You – https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/shop Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠

What's the conversation you've been avoiding? Jo unpacks why so many midlife women have become experts at keeping the peace, and what it actually costs us.  This episode looks at the conversations we keep putting off, and why avoiding them rarely makes things easier. In this episode, we explore: Why avoided conflict doesn't disappear; it just changes shape Getting honest with yourself before you open the conversation Reading the room without losing your own voice Knowing what outcome you actually want before you speak Where these conversations show up most: kids, partners, friends, work If this topic has been on your mind lately, this episode offers simple, supportive ideas to try. Resources mentioned: Rediscover You – https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/shop Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠

In this episode, Jo sits down with Debbie Craig, one of the women she's mentored, to talk about life after a breast cancer diagnosis. Debbie shares what it was like to finish treatment and suddenly not know who she was anymore, a feeling so many midlife women carry quietly and rarely talk about. If you're in your own version of an after, whatever that looks like for you, this conversation will feel like it was made for you. In this episode, we explore: What it really feels like when treatment ends but the "after" beginsWhy asking for help is a sign of strength, not weaknessHow small, steady steps build real confidence over timeThe power of catching your own negative self talk and changing itDebbie's new project turning her experience into support for other womenIf you're standing in your own version of an after, this episode will remind you that you don't have to figure it out alone. Connect with Debbie CraigInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybreastieau/ Resources mentioned: Rediscover You – https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/shop Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠

In this solo episode, Jo unpacks why setbacks feel so much heavier in midlife than they did in our twenties, and what to do about it. It's not just about the plan that fell apart. It's about what we let that setback confirm about ourselves. If you've ever felt like you've missed your window, this one's for you. In this episode, we explore: Why setbacks in midlife carry a different weight The five common ways women respond to a setback (and why none of them are wrong) How comparison quietly makes setbacks feel worse A simple first step that takes away a setback's power Why asking for help speeds up recovery, not slows it down This conversation is a helpful starting point if you're navigating a setback of your own right now. You don't need all the answers today, just a gentle place to begin. Resources mentioned: Rediscover You – https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/shop Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠

Is your life good enough, or is it actually yours? In this episode, Jo unpacks the quiet difference between contentment and settling, and why so many midlife women confuse the two. She digs into where "good enough" tends to hide (relationships, careers, health, friendships) and asks the questions most of us haven't sat with in years. In this episode, we explore: Why "good enough" can quietly become a trap The real difference between contentment and settling Where good enough hides: relationships, career, health, friendships Four honest questions to ask yourself in midlife Small ways to start wanting more, without guilt You don't need all the answers right now. This episode will give you a gentle place to begin. Resources mentioned: Rediscover You – https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/shop Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠

Ever notice a Tuesday that looks exactly like last Tuesday, which looked exactly like the one before that? In this episode, Jo unpacks why midlife days can start to blur together and asks a simple question that cuts right to it: if you could feel one thing more, what would it be? From there, she shares five small, doable ways to feel more present in the life you're already living. In this episode, we explore: Why midlife often brings on that flat, blurry, day-after-day feeling Using your senses actually to experience a moment instead of rushing through it Why a little variety tricks your brain into remembering your days Kindness, including the kind you rarely give yourself, as an anchor when roles shift Turning gratitude into a genuine nightly habit instead of a vague idea Choosing a feeling on purpose, rather than waiting for circumstances to hand it to you Resources mentioned: Rediscover You – https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/shop Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠

"I've missed my window." "Someone younger would do this better." Jo pushes back hard on both of these stories in this episode and makes the case that everything you've lived through so far isn't a disadvantage. It's your biggest head start. In this episode, we explore: Why the "too old to start" story is an outdated trope The decades of resilience you're carrying that your 20-something self didn't have The body's odd habit of confusing "new" with "dangerous" Picturing what could go right, not just what could go wrong The one small step that actually gets you moving You're not starting from zero. This episode is a reminder of everything you're already bringing with you. Resources mentioned: Rediscover You – https://joclarkcoaching.thrivecart.com/rediscover-you/  (also available via DM on Instagram — just send the word rediscover*)* Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠

There's a website that Jo credits with genuinely changing her understanding of her own health, and today she's sitting down with the woman who leads it. Dr Sarah White, CEO of Jean Hailes for Women's Health, joins the podcast to talk about what women really need to know about their bodies, and why finding trustworthy health information has never mattered more. In this episode, we explore: Why is evidence-based women's health information harder to find than it should be How Jean Hailes grew from one menopause clinic in 1971 into Australia's national digital gateway for women's health The free Her Health Check tool — and how to use it to prepare for your next GP visit Why learning to speak up in a medical appointment can genuinely change your outcomes What healthy ageing actually looks like for women past menopause If you've ever left a doctor's appointment feeling unheard or found yourself wading through conflicting advice online, this conversation will point you somewhere solid. Connect with Dr Sarah White and Jean Hailes for Women's Health Website: https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanhailes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeanHailesforWomensHealth LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/the-jean-hailes-foundation Resources mentioned: Rediscover You – https://joclarkcoaching.thrivecart.com/rediscover-you/  (also available via DM on Instagram — just send the word rediscover*)* Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠

We're halfway through 2026, and if that hit you somewhere in the chest, you're not alone. This solo episode is an invitation to pause, look honestly at the first six months of the year, and then turn around and look at what's still ahead. Not a performance review. Not a list of everything you didn't do. Just a real, grounded conversation about what you want the next six months actually to look like. In this episode, we explore: Why the middle of the year is one of the most powerful moments to reset with intention How to reflect on the first half of 2026 without turning it into self-criticism The one small word that shifts everything: from "I can't" to "what if I could?" Why big overhauls don't work, and what actually moves the needle What it means to design your life on purpose, one small conscious choice at a time If you've been waiting for the right moment to take stock and get clear on where you're headed, this is it. The second half of 2026 hasn't been written yet, and that's worth feeling good about. Resources mentioned: Rediscover You – https://joclarkcoaching.thrivecart.com/rediscover-you/  (also available via DM on Instagram — just send the word rediscover*)* Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠

Six years. That's how long a bag of old teacher clothes sat at the back of Jo's wardrobe. Not because she forgot about them, but because getting rid of them meant admitting that chapter was really, truly over. That small moment cracked open something much bigger, and that's what this episode is all about. In this episode, we explore: The clutter that lives in your head, not your house Old guilt, unfinished conversations, and feelings that were never yours to hold The commitments you keep showing up for long after you've outgrown them Identity labels that no longer fit but somehow still feel hard to take off Why the empty space isn't something to fear Honest, grounded, and surprisingly freeing. Jo makes a quiet but compelling case for why putting something down might be the most useful thing you do this year. Resources mentioned: Rediscover You – https://joclarkcoaching.thrivecart.com/rediscover-you/  (also available via DM on Instagram — just send the word rediscover*) Connect with Jo Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠

What do you do when you've quietly started asking yourself not how to fix your relationship, but whether you should leave it? In this honest and compassionate conversation, Jo speaks with psychologist and life coach Lana Hall about the courage it takes to put yourself first in one of the biggest decisions of your life. In this episode, we explore: Why knowing what you want matters more than knowing what you don't The subtle red flags women minimise — and what to do when you tell yourself "it's not that bad" Why staying for the kids isn't always the loving choice you think it is The inner patterns from childhood that quietly shape your relationship choices What healthy dating in midlife can look like when you're ready to begin again If you've been sitting with a question you haven't quite found the words for yet, this episode is a gentle, grounded place to start. Connect with Lana Hall Website: https://lanahallcoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lana_hall_life_coach/ Book a free discovery call: https://calendly.com/lanalifecoach-pm/30min Free resource — How to get your needs met: https://motivated-writer-8440.kit.com/418c4ad07e Resources mentioned: Rediscover You – joclarkcoaching.com/shop (also available via DM on Instagram — just send the word rediscover*)* Connect with Jo Book a 20-minute connection call: ⁠https://calendly.com/jo--138/20min?month=2025-07⁠ Re Imagine mentoring: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me⁠ Resources and programmes: ⁠https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/shop⁠ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joclarkcoaching/⁠