Life - An Inside Job

Kate Codrington

Life - An Inside Job will help you nourish your inner world and make it a great place to hang out, so your outer world can become more fun, meaningful and satisfying. I chat with fascinating teachers, creatives, therapists and ordinary people who use their interior experience to change their outer world. You’ll get the inside skinny on healing, how to manage mental and physical pain, how to balance your real-life outer world and make your inner world into the best kind of party. A party that is fabulous, even if you're the only person there.

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Fixing menopause

Life - An Inside Job

02/15/23 • 60 min

This episode focussed on debunking the narrative that claims menopause is a deficiency that requires fixing with oestrogen, instead of a normal, healthy life event that ushers us into a vibrant, engaged maturity. I feel that if menopause is asking us to love ourselves better, to deepen our relationship to ourselves, then HRT can really help with that, allowing us to put ourselves first. But though HRT can be a lifesaver, when it’s used for a long time to continue to push through when our resources are already depleted, without making any lifestyle changes, it is just saving up problems for later.
Rachel Lankester, midlife disruptor, author of Magnificent Midlife, founder of The Mutton Club and host of Magnificent Midlife podcast explores:

The faulty menopause research that’s endlessly repeated
What symptoms HRT is helpful for
The latest research into HRT and dementia
Menopause and mental health
Why language matters
Rachel’s new project MenoClarity that’s offers free-to-access clear information and evidence-based research

Rachel’s website is https://magnificentmidlife.com/ and you can find her book Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond at all good bookshops.
Her podcast, also called Magnificent Midlife is also available on all your favourite platforms.
You can find her on Instagram as @magnificentmidlife
MenoClarity website is: https://menoclarity.com/
Here are some links we refer to:
Low-down on the BUPA workplace research: https://themuttonclub.com/900000-women-have-left-work-menopause/
NICE guidelines for HRT: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/NG23
Study on dementia in nuns: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9127971/
Kate's Second Cycle role models Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/KateCodrington/second-spring-summer-inspiration/
Low-down on suicide stats: https://themuttonclub.com/menopause-and-suicide-do-the-stats-add-up/

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library
Instagram @kate_codrington
Perimenopause Unwrapped online course https://woman-kind.co.uk/perimenopause-unwrapped-online-course/
Perimenopause Starter Kit https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/
Music
Trust Me by RYYZN
Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

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Inside Biodynamic therapy with Anat Ben-Israel

Life - An Inside Job

05/18/22 • 64 min

To celebrate the centenary of innovative psychotherapist Gerda Boyesen, the founder of Biodynamic psychotherapy, I talk to Anat Ben-Israel M.A. Anat explains the central theory behind Biodynamic methods, how these ideas have been integrated into the mainstream of body-mind theory, why Gerda's work was overlooked in favour of her male colleagues, and how relevant this work is to our everyday lives.
Anat is a Biodynamic Psychotherapist, a senior biodynamic trainer who has training schools in Israel and the USA, she’s a Training Board member at the London School of Biodynamic Psychotherapy, as well as working with clients privately in her clinic and online. Like me, she was lucky enough to have been taught by Gerda Boyesen, the founder of Biodynamic Psychotherapy an innovator who created a uniquely feminine, cyclical way of working.
You can find Anat at biodynamictherapy.net

And if you’re interested in finding out more about Gerda’s methods check out https://centreforbodypsychotherapy.com/ which is the London School of Biodynamic Psychotherapy’s site.
More information about Kate
https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/
Instagram @kate_codrington
Second Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshop
You will find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes and all major platforms, just search for 'Life - An Inside Job' and please share it with your friends! You never know, they might just hear the words they need at the right moment.
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Trust Me (instrumental) by RYYZN
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Portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Inside fierce justice with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli

Life - An Inside Job

07/26/23 • 50 min

Uma Dinsmore-Tuli co-founder of the Yoga Nidra Network, is a fierce proponent of rest in the form of yoga nidra, founder of the Yoni Shakti movement to end the abuse of women and girls in yoga, and author of many books including the comprehensive Yoni Shakti: a Woman's Guide to Power and Freedom Through Yoga and Tantra which is thankfully available again after a long break.

You'll hear

How Uma was silenced by people who did not want her to share the truth about abuse in yoga
How her fierce spirit guided her through dark times,
How the clarity, direction and truth seeing of her menopause guided her
The self-care and nourishment that saw her through
An insiders peak into the publishing industry and the reality of a writer's living

This is a compelling story of the power of menopause transition to create change for good.
You can purchase Yoni Shakti at: https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/yoni-shakti/
Discover the Yoni Shakti movement here: https://www.yoganidranetwork.org/yoni-shakti-the-movement/
Follow Uma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoganidranetwork/
Follow Uma of Faceache: https://www.facebook.com/yoganidranetwork
If you enjoyed this episode you may also enjoy more of Uma talking here: https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/inside-menopause-activism-with-uma-dinsmore-tuli/

Inside craftivism with Suzi Warren

Life - An Inside Job

09/02/21 • 50 min

Suzie Warren, a craftivist who decided that instead of raging about the state of the world, she would ‘do what she could’. And what she does is to make, witty, beautiful and ‘polite’, very English acts of protest.
'Stitch it don't ditch it' has grown into a global movement protesting against the environmental damage the fashion industry causes, creating connection, community, awareness and teaching people new skills.
You can join crafivists across the globe during Sustainable Fashion Week by stitching on your street at 12.30pm on Tuesday 14th September. Details at streetstiching.com
To get your hands on some beautifully bonkers gifts for your friends and family go to twistedtwee.co.uk and you can find Suzi on Instagram at @twistedtwee and at @streetstiching
I'd love to hear your response to this conversation over on Instagram where I'm @kate_codrington and don't forget to have a look at my website where you'll find a wealth of free resources.
You will find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes and all major platforms, just search for 'Life - An Inside Job'.
If you enjoyed the episode yourself, then it would be fab if you shared it with a friend or with your community on social media.
Music
Trust Me (instrumental) by RYYZN
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Portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Jess Glenny on Autistic Menopause

Life - An Inside Job

09/07/22 • 56 min

Out of all the guests I have had on Life An Inside job, Jess Glenny offers the most vibrant and intimate window into her inside life as an Autistic person. I gobbled up Ravelled Up in a day, Jess's book is a beautiful exploration of how it is to be a human in movement, in growth and in authentic presence.
Jess is a movement teacher, facilitator, therapist and writer about all things body. She teaches ashtanga vinyasa, still yoga and conscious dance, and mentors yoga and dance teachers. She has specialisms in hypermobility and complex trauma. Her books include The Yoga Teacher Mentor, Hypermobility on the Yoga Mat, and Ravelled Up: A Journey Into Embodiment. Jess is Autistic and welcomes neurodivergent people into her movement spaces.
To find out more about her work go to www.embodyyogadance.co.uk
Or find her on Instagram at @embodyyogadance
More information about Kate
https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/
Instagram @kate_codrington
Second Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshop
Resources
Dr Rachel Moseley's research https://www.scienceonthespectrum.net/my-research
Dr Rachel Moseley's resources and support: https://www.scienceonthespectrum.net/resources-and-support
AsperDames support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2045807795659419
Autism information: https://autismandhealth.org/
Lucy Pierce's excellent article and book list: https://dreamingaloud.net/2019/02/i-am-a-unicorn/
Ravelled Up by Jess Glenny: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ravelled-Up-journey-into-embodiment/dp/B0B2PWHQFX
Trauma Geek, excellent resources on Neurodiversity, trauma and neurology: https://www.traumageek.com/
Self-directed female/non-binary autism qu

Inside perimenopause creativity with Laura Graham

Life - An Inside Job

06/29/22 • 58 min

I’ve been nudging Laura to come and chat with me for ages because I find her story so inspiring, her creativity has just rocketed in the last few years, smack in the middle of perimenopause.

She’s a poet and comedian from Leeds. She writes brilliantly playful poetry that packs a punch about midlife, menopause and the north. She also does fanny jokes. What’s not to love??

She has been shortlisted for Leeds Poetry Festival Competition, featured on BBC Radio York and performed at events such as the Vagina Festival and Sonnet Youth Weekender. She is a 2022 Hammer and Tongue national slam finalist.
Laura says:
If you want to hear more from me and see how I get on at the Albert Hall find me on Instagram @lauragrahamwrites

If you want to invite me to read a poem at an event or perform DM me

If you want to hear Stephen James Smith’s poem about why we need to create watch this:

https://youtu.be/hf1XvPqZ7j0

If you want inspiration on why now read Mary Oliver’s poem The Summer Day

If you want to have a go at writing poetry read Grow Your Own Poem by Kate Clanchy and write along with the exercises.

If you want to join a very welcoming online writing community contact Scribblers Union @scrubblersunion

If you want to try stand up comedy but are not sure it’s for you: It is. Do it.

If you live near Leeds and want to do a comedy course check out

https://www.laughatleeds.com

Now tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
More information about Kate
https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/
Instagram @kate_codrington
Second Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshop
You will find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes and all major platforms, just search for 'Life - An Inside Job'.
If you enjoyed the episode yourself, then it would be fab if you shared it with a friend or with your community o

Inside Mindful Creativity with Lucy Irving

Life - An Inside Job

05/12/21 • 44 min

Mindfulness is a wonderful thing, life-saving even, but the presentation and language can make it a bit out of reach. Artist, illustrator and author Lucy Irving delivers mindfulness with colour, wit and playfulness in her illustrations, which are hopeful reminders to stay present to the everyday joys and sorrows that are familiar to all of us, especially in lockdown.

I first came across Lucy’s work on Instagram where she’s @likeliterallylucy and I was blown away by the sheer joyful daftness and we had a delicious conversation about creativity and mindfulness and how together, they can make us happier.
You can find Lucy's beautiful prints, books and very soon, her online courses on her website
Follow her on Instagram
Like her Facebook page
Or watch her on Tiktok
I'd love to hear your thoughts on mindfulness and creativity and please do send a photo of your creative activities as well, you can message me through Instagram or have a look at my website where you'll find a wealth of free resources.
You will find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes and many more platforms soon. It would be wonderful if you would pop over to iTunes to rate and/or review Life - An Inside Job to encourage more people to nourish their inner lives.
Music
Trust Me (instrumental) by RYYZN
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
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Music promoted by Audio Library
Artwork
Portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Inside Cyclical Parenting with Sarah Starrs

Life - An Inside Job

08/25/21 • 56 min

In this episode I talk to Sarah Starrs about how living in tune with your menstrual cycle and the seasons will help you to parent better and educate your kids to be happier too.

Sarah is passionate about cyclic living, peaceful parenting, and ensuring that there's a livable planet for her son to grow up on. Her 'slashie' career includes writing, online course creation, and virtual assistant support for small businesses. She's a home educating, stay-at-home mama and a bit obsessed with Shonda Rhimes shows.

To find out about Sarah’s virtual assistant course and cyclical parenting, pop over to sarahstarrs.com

You can find her new #OneHourForTheClimate project on Instagram @Sarahstarrs_
I'd love to hear about your parenting dilemmas over on Instagram Don't forget to have a look at my website where you'll find a wealth of free resources.
You will find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes and all major platforms, just search for 'Life - An Inside Job'. If you enjoyed the episode yourself, then it would be fab if you shared it with a friend or with your community on social media.
Music
Trust Me (instrumental) by RYYZN
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream
Music promoted by Audio Library
Artwork
Portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Inside the gateway to freedom

Life - An Inside Job

02/28/23 • 56 min

Suzanne Yates is an acclaimed international therapist, teacher, author, researcher, and innovator, author of 3 books and now working on the 4th, she works with people at all stages of their lives: from babies and pregnant mothers to the elderly.

Her specialty is women’s health. A published author and expert in the field of pre and postnatal shiatsu and bodywork, she has been teaching parents, doctors, midwives, shiatsu therapists, and massage practitioners worldwide for the past 30 + years. She taught me pregnancy shiatsu back in the naughties.

Suzanne shares:

Chinese Medicine view of menopause
Totally different and positive narrative
What the extraordinary vessels are and how they support us
The most important thing you need to do in menopause
Why our wounds get triggered at this time
Why it’s actually easier to change in menopause
Finding better names for our reproductive organs
How Chinese Medicine theory sees no decrease in libido in menopause
We ponder on what happens to the 1,000’s of eggs that are not released in a female body and the dead sperm
The relationship between conception, birth, puberty menopause and death

The episode closes with a beautiful practice Suzanne created for us.
Suzanne's work can be found at:
Website: https://www.wellmother.uk/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wellmother
Substack: https://suzanneyates.substack.com/rewritingyourlife
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanneyateswellmother/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellmother/

Not fitting in with Rosie Slosek

Life - An Inside Job

06/22/22 • 50 min

Rosie is a money management and business coach, healer and grower and she talks about her light switch moment, how she knew something was up with her, and the new trajectory this took her on. We talk about her experience of arriving in perimenopause, and about not fitting in.

Stand by for some deadpan humour, extraordinary experiences and truth-telling.
Rosie's website is www.themoneyhaven.com
Rosie's Instagram is @themoneyhaven
More information about Kate
https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/
Instagram @kate_codrington
Second Spring: the self-care guide to menopause is available from your favourite bookshop
You will find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes and all major platforms, just search for 'Life - An Inside Job'.
If you enjoyed the episode yourself, then it would be fab if you shared it with a friend or with your community on social media.
Music
Trust Me (instrumental) by RYYZN
Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0
Free Download / Stream
Music promoted by Audio Library
Artwork
Portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

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How many episodes does Life - An Inside Job have?

Life - An Inside Job currently has 119 episodes available.

What topics does Life - An Inside Job cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Spirituality, Alternative Health, Creativity, Mental Health, Religion & Spirituality, Women'S Health, Podcasts and Wellbeing.

What is the most popular episode on Life - An Inside Job?

The episode title 'Fixing menopause' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Life - An Inside Job?

The average episode length on Life - An Inside Job is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Life - An Inside Job released?

Episodes of Life - An Inside Job are typically released every 7 days, 16 hours.

When was the first episode of Life - An Inside Job?

The first episode of Life - An Inside Job was released on Dec 28, 2020.

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