In every Midlife Minute I ask an expert for a 60 second(ish) response to a question relevant to us in midlife on a wide range of topics. Midlife Minute In every Midlife Minute I ask an expert for a 60 second(ish) response to a question relevant to us in midlife on a wide range of topics. A bite size nugget of information, often supported by a longer blog. Check out my YouTube channel @twowomenchatting or press the icon below for lots more content. How to take a decent photo (of yourself!) Discover the secrets to taking a flattering selfie and stepping back into the spotlight. Brand photographer, Eddie Judd , has plenty of great tips. Supporting blog available here . Testosterone for Women Testosterone - it’s not just to increase libido! There are some other great benefits for women. I asked Judith Spruzs of Menopause Health why we should consider it. Symptoms of low levels of testosterone in women can include: - Low sex drive (libido) - Less pleasurable sex (the ability to get aroused and have an orga£m) - Lack of energy - Tiredness - Finding it hard to concentrate. Supporting blog click here Teabag Safety! Tea: the unofficial elixir of British life, keeping the calm in chaos and making every problem seem a bit more manageable. ☕🇬🇧 A ritual we love… from our first cuppa in the morning to a little treat in the afternoon, possibly with a dunked digestive. So what has the humble teabag got to answer for? Why is it getting a Midlife Minute? Juls from The Body Retreat reveals all. Benefits of CBD CBD has been a game changer for me in terms of social anxiety and calming my nerves before live events. It can help with menopause symptoms, insomnia, inflammation, skins conditions and so much more. I ask founder of ‪@EveryBudyCBD‬ Jo Devall why it’s great for women. I've also got 25% off if you want to try EveryBudy CBD - just use TW25 at checkout. Supporting blog click here Wearing Colour for Confidence So often midlife women feel invisible. Michelle talks to Melissa Nicholson, founder of Kettlewell Colours about how to use colour to empower women and increase confidence. I've got a code for you as well! TWC15 will get you 15% off until 31 August. Sleep and Weight Loss Jane Michell, CEO of Jane Plan, explains how lack of sleep can affect weight management. Supporting blog click here .

< Back Fragrances & perfumes - concerns and benefits Two Women Chatting: Scent of a Midlife Woman Read More National Library of America: Do Synthetic Fragrances in Personal Care and Household Products Impact Indoor Air Quality and Pose Health Risks? Read More The List: Think Twice about buying fragrance with these ingredients Read More Cambridge Network: Research breakthrough creates fragrance microcapsules made from plants instead of plastic Read More Very Well Mind: Scents for stress relief Read More The Guardian newspaper: Why smelling good comes with a cost to health Read More Michigan State University: Fragrances Overview Read More Healthline: Essential oils for anxiety Read More

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Midlife Resources Alternatives to university ​ Read More Andropause - the male menopause? ​ Read More Breast Cancer Awareness ​ Read More Budgets, Money & Finance for students leaving for college & university ​ Read More CBD Uses, benefits and side effects ​ Read More Carenting - caring for eldery parents ​ Read More Choosing a care home for an elderly parent or relative ​ Read More Collagen - benefits in midlife What are the benefits of collagen. What type of collagen should you take and when? Read More Cookery guides & suggestions for the new student ​ Read More Coping with pet bereavement ​ Read More Cyber security - what is it and why is it so important? ​ Read More Dating in Midlife ​ Read More

Midlife Library As we compile our blogs this always throws up lots of questions that we have tried to answer in our midlife gallery. Please browse the categories below to find the answers you are looking for. Beauty & Fashion skincare, beauty, tweakments Read More Career & Purpose careers, education, volunteering Read More Health & Wellness mental, emotional, physical Read More Home & Family parents, kids, partners Read More Lifestyle & Travel home, travel, garden Read More Money & finance - savings, life planning, charity savings, life planning, charity Read More

Midlife Resources Alternatives to university View More Andropause - the male menopause? View More Breast Cancer Awareness View More Budgets, Money & Finance for students leaving for college & university View More CBD Uses, benefits and side effects View More Carenting - caring for eldery parents View More Choosing a care home for an elderly parent or relative View More Collagen - benefits in midlife View More Cookery guides & suggestions for the new student View More Coping with pet bereavement View More Cyber security - what is it and why is it so important? View More Dating in Midlife View More Divorce and Separation View More Drink Spiking View More Exam preparation and revision tips View More Eye problems as we age View More First steps in fertility treatment: IVF & Egg Freezing View More Fragrances & perfumes - concerns and benefits View More Gardening in Winter View More Guide to Empty Nesting View More HRT - The Facts View More Hair loss in women View More Health & wellbeing of your new student View More Healthy eating for a healthy weight View More Heart disease in women View More Help for the sandwich generation View More Herbs and their uses: Cooking, teas, perfumes, medicine, flower arrangements, air fresheners View More How to cope with Grief View More How to sell to your heirlooms and antiques View More Keeping in contact with your child at university View More Let's Talk About Menopause View More Meningitis - the facts View More Mental Toughness View More Midlife Burnout View More Midlife MOT: Health, Wealth & Finance View More Osteoporosis - causes and symptoms View More People pleaser -definition, causes and effects View More Philanthropy & Volunteering View More Press reset - Life changes View More Sexism and how to stand up to it View More Sextortion View More Stunning hanging basket ideas View More The Impact of smoking on our health and body View More The Importance of Sleep View More Tips for Living with Tinnitus View More Tips for menopausal & midlife skin View More Tips on how to become a writer View More Understanding your gut health View More Urinary Incontinence- causes, symptoms and treatment View More Vision boards - how to make and use them View More Ways to make and save money View More What to do when someone dies View More What to do when your children leave home View More Your Relationship with Alcohol View More

Midlife Library Filter by Tags Select Tags Our evolving Midlife Library is packed full of informative and relatable information. As we research for our blogs and podcasts we discover websites and platforms that we think are useful for midlife women. It covers an array of topics and is added to regularly as we research and uncover new information. Please use the tag search above to find the information you are looking for. Emma Financial App ​ Read More 'Cracking the Menopause' by Alice Smellie/Mariella Frostrup At last menopause is being discussed! Read More 26 ways to make money writing online ​ Read More 9 Ways To Stay Resilient, From Nuns, Astronauts, & Other Tough Women ​ Read More ACAS: Guidelines on dealing with workplace sexual assault issues ​ Read More AGE UK: Eye health advice when getting older ​ Read More Action for Children: How do I help my child deal with exams ​ Read More Addiction Group: Is Alcoholism Hereditary or Influenced More by Environment? ​ Read More Age UK ​ Read More Age UK: 9 Health Tests that could save your life ​ Read More Age UK: How to choose the right care home ​ Read More Age UK: Research highlighting the challenges facing older people and their families ​ Read More

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Guides We've made up some useful downloadable guides about some of the topics we've mentioned on the podcast. Check them out below: Empty Nest 101: A Parents' Survival Guide It's not always easy to have your child go off to leave the nest. Download this helpful guide before your kids leave - and have some really important chats!

< Back Cookery guides & suggestions for the new student Save The Student essential cooking tips Read More Whats the best: recipe books for students Read More The Avenue cookery courses Read More The Freshers' survival guide to cooking and food mistakes Read More BBC Good Food Student Basics Read More BBC Good Food - 25 skills every cook should know Read More

< Back Gardening in Winter Gardenia: Create a garden with winter interest Read More Gardeners World: Guide to growing winter veg Read More Almanac: How to clean garden pots and containers Read More RHS: Vegetables growing for winter Read More Gardening Know How: Unheated Greenhouse Growing- how to use an unheated greenhouse Read More Countryfile: Jobs for the garden this winter Read More

< Back Alternatives to university Unsexy Business: How 12 Entrepreneurs in ordinary business achieved extraordinary success and how you can too Read More Gov.UK: Alternatives to A'Levels and University in UK Read More UCAS Read More Two Women Chatting: Top Tips for A'Level Day Read More T Level Information Read More Global Citizen of the Year - alternatives to college Read More Reed: Not going to university: What to do next Read More Uni Fresher: What to do if I fail my exams Read More Career Addict - alternatives to university Read More