The Middle-aged Bodcast

With our 12-mile charity walk now just days away, we're back for a bonus Bodcast full of nostalgia, chaos and middle-aged adventure.Rich shares the story of his trip to Battersea Power Station from the incredible lift experience and fascinating history tour to finally stepping inside the Transformers store he'd been dreaming about visiting. There's talk of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen and somehow an ongoing battle to actually find a bottle of Coca-Cola.We also chat about our preparations for the upcoming charity walk in aid of Andy's Man Club, reveal plans for a future 40th anniversary special on The Transformers: The Movie, and look ahead to the return of the Bodcast for Season 7.📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk

We're bringing you a 'Best Of' featuring clips from something we never expected to cover so in-depth on the Bodcast: No Fly Travel.It all started with a random article Rich read about Atomic Kitten's Liz McClarnon setting up an Instagram page, which ended up with Liz herself appearing on the Bodcast!To top it all off, T.A. was so inspired by Liz's no fly travel story, that he and Mrs. Shelano booked a train only holiday across Europe.This episode features clips from the following:Coffee Shop Frustrations and Real World Connections (Season 3)Liz McClarnon: Atomic Kitten, Celebrity MasterChef & No Fly Traveller (Season 4)No Fly, No Regrets: A 2,500-Mile Train Journey (Season 5)Follow No Fly Traveller on Instagram📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk

Hi Bodcasters, we're still gearing up for the charity walk at the end of May and Season 7 starting in June. So, we're bringing you a couple of reposts before some bonus content.This week, we're revisiting our Season 4 chat with Caralyn Dreyer, talking mental health and rediscovering yourself.Original episode descriptionIn this powerful and honest episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. chat with Caralyn Dreyer: mental health blogger, single mum, and advocate - about her journey through depression, anxiety, adoption, eating disorders, and rebuilding her identity.Caralyn opens up about growing up as a biracial adoptee in a predominantly white community, surviving abusive relationships, and what finally led her to speak publicly about her struggles. She shares how launching her blog Darkness to Dialogue helped her connect with others and reclaim her voice - despite her social anxiety and years of self-doubt.Expect open discussion on:Breaking stigma around mental healthLiving well with depression and anxietyThe complexities of identity and belongingPostpartum depression and parenting through painHow sharing your story can help others feel less aloneCaralyn’s warmth, humour, and resilience shine through in this heartfelt conversation that reminds us why honesty and empathy matter – especially in midlife.📌 Find Caralyn's blog: caralyndreyer.blogspot.com📱 Follow Caralyn on Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok and more - just search her name!📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk🎧 Listen, share, and join the conversation. You are not alone!

Hi Bodcasters, while we gear up for the charity walk and get everything lined up for Season 7 in June, we're keeping things ticking over with a few reposts and bonus Bodcasts.First up, we're going back to our chat with Joel and Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann. This episode covers independent publishing, fantasy worlds, and some seriously real talk about changing your lifestyle to benefit your long term health.Original episode descriptionThis week, we're joined by husband-and-wife duo Joel and Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann for a double helping of inspiration.Joel is the indie author behind the Servants of the Moon and Sun fantasy series - an epic reimagining of Sleeping Beauty with rich world-building, powerful women, and a surprising amount of heart. Alongside Jay-Jay (his editor, audiobook narrator, and wife), they share how they've built a creative life together - one book, chapter and cover at a time.They also open up about their incredible wellness journey, sparked by a life-changing health scare. Jay-Jay has lost over 100 pounds, Joel over 35 – all through sustainable lifestyle changes. From cutting sugar to cooking from scratch, their story is honest, motivating, and seriously inspiring.It's a warm, funny, and deeply personal chat about books, balance, blood pressure... and why sometimes love means saying goodbye to the ice cream.📚 Learn more about Joel's books: https://servantsofthemoonandsun.com🔗 Follow Joel on Social Media: Twitter/X | Bluesky📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for inspiring stories, honest midlife chats, and creative journeys!

It's the Season 6 finale and the 12 mile charity walk is just around the corner. We get into where we're at with training, including our first proper walk out to our starting point, testing out some routes and getting a feel for what the day is going to look like.We also talk a change to the finish location, why we've made it, and how we're planning to approach the walk itself.A big thank you as well to everyone who has donated so far. We may have hit our initial target for Andy's Man Club, but there's still time to keep that going.🥾 Bodcast Charity Walk: JustGiving page📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk

With our 12 mile charity walk getting closer, we're back on the scales and properly getting into our walk training. It's been a bit up and down if we're honest, but we're starting to build some momentum and figure out what it’s actually going to take to get through it.We talk weight loss, walking for fitness and how easy it is to fall in and out of routine, especially when life gets in the way.There's also a trip to a TMNT cinema event, a couple of comedy shows, and everything else that's been going on alongside trying to get ourselves ready for the challenge.A mix of progress, honesty and figuring it out as we go.🥾 Bodcast Charity Walk: JustGiving page📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk

This week we're joined by Stephanie Waring, best known as Cindy Cunningham from Hollyoaks.We start off where you'd expect with a bit of Hollyoaks chat and Rich questioning his memory of the show: Cindy really did marry Tony twice!From there it turns into a much deeper conversation as Steph talks about taking the gamble at 17 to go all in on acting, and what it's actually been like building a career in that world over time.She opens up about eating disorders, body confidence and how those things don't just disappear, they follow you through life.There's some really relatable stuff in here from our side as well around mental health, confidence, and how easy it is to get stuck in your own head.We also talk about what happens when life throws you curveballs and how we adapt when things don't go to plan.Steph also shares more in her book Breaking the Script, which we've both read and thoroughly recommend.Get a limited edition signed copy direct from Steph's website.📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk🥾 Bodcast Charity Walk: JustGiving page

We're back this week with a proper Rich and T.A. catch-up.Rich finally gets out for his first proper walk as we build towards our 12 mile charity fund raiser, while T.A. takes on some DIY, which ended up taking funnier twists and turns than a Carry On film.We're also back on the scales with another weigh-in, and Rich talks about a post work meet up at the Desi Yew Tree in Wolverhampton, and it's very odd location in the city.A bit of progress, a bit of pain, and a very good curry.📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk🥾 Bodcast Charity Walk JustGiving page