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Midlife & Beyond Conversations

Jo Blackwell

Booking Overview

This is a weekly interview-and-solo-reflection show focused on women 50+ navigating midlife change, with external guests typically bringing specialist expertise or relevant lived experience. PR agencies could credibly pitch menopause and ageing specialists, sobriety experts, career and ageism advocates, wellbeing practitioners, and authors or founders with practical midlife perspectives; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 198

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 9.8k subscribers

Instagram: 702 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

joblackwellmidlifeandbeyond@substack.com

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Host

Jo Blackwell - Author of Ageing Wonderfully Well and a guide for women navigating midlife, ageing and purposeful change.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant expertise, professional practice, authorship, entrepreneurship, or lived experience connected to midlife, ageing, menopause, wellbeing, work, relationships, or personal change.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or developed a specialized service, resource, or practical program, Created tools or approaches that help people navigate midlife challenges, Built recognized expertise through professional work or relevant personal experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Kate Bee - Grey-area Drinking, Sobriety, Alcohol And Menopause, Anxiety, Sleep, Socialising Without Alcohol, And Unmet Emotional Needs.

Ulrika Torquato - Finding Everyday Joy, Presence, Happiness, Life Changes, Technology And Attention, Anxiety, And Meaningful Daily Experiences.

Neil Taylor - Ageing, Grief, Family Connection, Memory, Regret, Family History, And Preserving Parents' Stories.

Celine Egan - Ageism At Work, Menopause, Confidence, Employment And The Strengths Of Women In The Second Half Of Life.

Recent Topics

Midlife, Menopause, Ageing, Reinvention, Wellness

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Midlife & Beyond Conversations
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Pelvic Health After Menopause: What Women Need to Know

October 13, 2026

There are some parts of women’s health that many of us were simply never taught to talk about.Pelvic floors. Vaginal dryness. Prolapse. Bladder leakage. Painful sex. Even wind.For many women of our generation, these subjects were either whispered about or dismissed as simply “women’s problems”. And perhaps that’s one reason so many women quietly put up with symptoms for years.In this episode of Midlife & Beyond, I’m joined by pelvic health physiotherapist Melody Norton-Evans for an open, prac...

Menopause, Healthy Ageing & Why Your Best Years Aren’t Behind You

October 06, 2026

What if menopause isn’t simply something to endure – but a transition we can prepare for, work with, and perhaps even grow through?This week, I’m joined by Lisa Jedan, host of the Menopositive Podcast, for a wonderfully energising conversation about menopause, healthy ageing and the possibilities that lie on the other side of midlife.Lisa believes we need to change the menopause narrative from one of decline to one of possibility. We talk about why so many women arrive at perimenopause feelin...

What We Inherit From Our Mothers: Healing Generational Trauma

September 29, 2026

How is your relationship with your mother?For some of us, that relationship is warm and close. For others, it is complicated, painful or marked by something that was missing. And even when we love our mothers deeply, we may still find ourselves repeating emotional patterns we don’t fully understand.In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist Vanessa Wallace to explore generational trauma and the experiences that can travel through the female line.Never miss an episodeVanessa shares her own...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Midlife & Beyond Conversations
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How do I get in touch with Midlife & Beyond Conversations?

Midlife & Beyond Conversations is hosted by Jo Blackwell. Its publicly listed email is joblackwellmidlifeandbeyond@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Midlife & Beyond Conversations?

The publicly listed email for Midlife & Beyond Conversations: joblackwellmidlifeandbeyond@substack.com.

How many listeners does Midlife & Beyond Conversations have?

Podseeker estimates Midlife & Beyond Conversations reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Midlife & Beyond Conversations?

Midlife & Beyond Conversations typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant expertise, professional practice, authorship, entrepreneurship, or lived experience connected to midlife, ageing, menopause, wellbeing, work, relationships, or personal change. Common among recent guests: Founded or developed a specialized service, resource, or practical program; Created tools or approaches that help people navigate midlife challenges; Built recognized expertise through professional work or relevant personal experience. Recent guests include Kate Bee, Ulrika Torquato, and Neil Taylor.

How hard is it to get booked on Midlife & Beyond Conversations?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Midlife & Beyond Conversations cover?

Recent episodes cover Midlife, Menopause, Ageing, Reinvention, and Wellness. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

joblackwellmidlifeandbeyond@substack.com

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