Midlife Unlimited - Episode #013 How to Stretch the Elastic as a Midlife Mum of Teens with Guest Jo Brianti

Episode #013 How to Stretch the Elastic as a Midlife Mum of Teens with Guest Jo Brianti

02/06/25 • 48 min

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As Midlife mums, navigating the teenage years can be a potential minefield of change and all the emotions that this encompasses. We can feel like we’re losing control as our whole routine as we know undergoes upheaval.

It’s a real struggle not to lose sight of who you are both as a Mum and as you - the woman - at this pivotal time in our lives.

And all the while there’s that looming countdown to the whole Empty Nesting journey... and listen out for a forthcoming episode focusing on that.

So Kate is delighted to be joined by Jo Brianti for Episode #013 to take an open and honest look at how to stretch the elastic with our teens. As a Mum of twin teenage boys, Jo shares her experiences and insights of beginning to let go – and at the same time discovering the joys of being able to take back our time as our offspring explore their growing independence.

From heartwarming tales of first parent-free school trips, to practical tips and advice for nurturing their independence, Jo shares with Kate her three lessons learned during these transformative years with her double trouble.

And, as Mum to a now 23-year-old, Kate reminisces with Jo about the importance of embracing rather than resisting change and exploring empowering choices at this evolving time in both our kids’ and our lives.

Connect with Jo at

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobrianti/

https://www.instagram.com/jobrianti/

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It’s a real struggle not to lose sight of who you are both as a Mum and as you - the woman - at this pivotal time in our lives.

And all the while there’s that looming countdown to the whole Empty Nesting journey... and listen out for a forthcoming episode focusing on that.

Connect with Jo at

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobrianti/

https://www.instagram.com/jobrianti/

Support the show

https://www.instagram.com/secondspringlifecoaching/

Visit her YouTube channel where Kate is joined by Guests for for taster episodes in Midlife Unlimited® - Live for Five

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Episode #012 How to Swim not Sink as a Midlife Woman with Guest Amanda FitzGerald

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Get roar and real with Kate Porter and her leopard print sister Amanda FitzGerald in Episode 012 of Midlife Unlimited®, the podcast for women who want more, as they wave goodbye to January in style talking about How to Swim not Sink as a Midlife Woman.

Join Kate and Amanda for philosophical ponderings, killer arms and brain-fog moments as they shake things up, smash stereotypes and tell Midlife how it really is.

Amanda shares how diving out of her comfort zone and discovering cold water swimming became her Midlife salvation, empowering her through a Covid divorce and helping her raise thousands of pounds for vital causes. If you fancy dipping your toe in the water and giving cold water swimming a go, don’t miss Amanda’s insights, inspiration and advice.

And, with her Major Visibility cap on, Amanda shares her top tips for getting visible for all the right reasons by harnessing the power of PR.

Connect with Amanda at

http://www.amandapr.com/

http://www.instagram.com/amandaprexpert

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandafitzgeraldpr/

For more details of the International Women's Day Big Swim visit https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Activity/20053/The-Big-Swim-2025

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Episode #017 How to Take Perfectly Imperfect Action with Kate Porter - introducing Midlife Unlimited - Live for Five

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Midlife Unlimited® and Me Time go hand in hand – because my podcast is all about celebrating wonderful Gen X-up women just like you.

But I’m the first to encourage you to choose wisely how you spend your precious time.

And as Midlife Unlimited® episodes average around 40 minutes, I’ve taken perfectly imperfect action and launched Midlife Unlimited® - Live for Five available on my new YouTube channel @midlifeunlimited

https://www.youtube.com/@MidlifeUnlimited

So tune into this special solo episode from me – Kate Porter, The Midlife Metamorphosis Coach® - for my insights and inspiration for how to pull up our big girl pants and let it go when a plan doesn’t go to plan.

And to find out how I put my Midlife Mantra into practice.

Here's to living Midlife Unlimited®

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