Emotional Labour, Midlife, And The Courage To Say No

Send us a textWe explore social anxiety in midlife with honesty and care, naming how hormones, sensory overload and identity shifts change how we show up. We offer scripts, boundaries and gentle tactics to regulate the nervous system while keeping real connection alive.• midlife social anxiety as a normal transition, not a flaw• how oestrogen, serotonin, GABA and cortisol shape mood and stress• alcohol as a mask and redefining friendships around it• practical event planning, exit strategies and recovery windows• sensory triggers, breath work and co-regulation with trusted people• choosing depth over noise and letting identity evolveIf it moved you and made you think or made you feel seen, hit followShare it with a sister and leave us a reviewWebinar : Empowering Women Leaders. 5 strategies to close the gender gap. Join us.

Send us a textWe explore the hidden costs of emotional labour, why midlife turns up the pressure, and how to share the load with clarity and care. Stories, science, and simple tools help you set boundaries, self-soothe, and redesign roles at home.• defining emotional labour and the invisible job description• midlife hormones shifting patience, clarity and resentment• conditioning that trains girls to caretaking roles• signs of emotional burnout and detachment• practical boundary-setting and the power of no• rituals for energy hygiene and self-soothing• redesigning roles with partners and co-parents• noticing everyday magic and micro-moments of supportIf you're loving this, please do share it with another sister. Like, leave comments, do what you can because the more you help us, the more amazing women we reachIf it moved you and made you think or made you feel seen, hit follow, share it with a sister, and leave us a reviewWebinar : Empowering Women Leaders. 5 strategies to close the gender gap. Join us.

Send us a textWe examine how fear, scarcity and old role models fuel Queen Bee dynamics at work, and how to replace them with mentorship, sponsorship and clear allyship. Rachael Lemon shares lived stories from healthcare leadership and offers practical challenges to build trust and safety.Rachael Lemon is the rebel force behind LemonAiding™ leadership done differently.She’s an executive coach, consultant, and Editor-in-Chief of EmpowHER magazine, giving women a global stage to say the things they were told to swallow.• defining Queen Bee Syndrome and its roots in fear• lived examples of bullying, undermining and idea theft• the cost of caregiving load and menopause at work• why timely feedback and psychological safety matter• masculine masks, energy alignment and authentic power• mentorship over gatekeeping and the value of sponsorship• delegating, trusting and co-creating team standards• acknowledging neurodivergent needs and RSD sensitivity• building women’s forums and informal support circles• three challenges for braver, more inclusive leadershipIf you love this episode don’t forget to subscribe leave a review and share it with your work bestieHit follow. Share it with a sister and leave us a review. Your voice has power and your essence is wisdom.EmpowHER magazine https://link.rachaellemon.com/empowherConnect on LinkedInhttp://linkedin.com/in/rachaellemon-leadership-coach-mentorWebinar : Empowering Women Leaders. 5 strategies to close the gender gap. Join us.

Send us a textWe explore why voices seize when truth matters and how to turn that constriction into clarity. Stories, tools and a simple framework help you weigh safety, regulate emotion and ask for what you need with steadiness.• naming the frog in the throat and what it signals• stories of silence, safety and self compassion• speaking up in crisis and advocating for care• asking for help and inviting support• courage and vulnerability as the same practice• taking public stands and brand alignment• the IDEAS model for hard conversations• body-based tools to regulate and speak• reframing the block as a compass for truthFind us on Instagram at Say It Sister Podcasters and wise women leadLoving the conversation, make sure you follow us on your favourite podcast appIf something resonates, share it on your socials or with a friend who needs to hear itWe’d love to hear your stories tooBecause your voice matters hereIf it moved you and made you think or made you feel seen, hit follow, share it with a sister, and leave us a reviewWebinar : Empowering Women Leaders. 5 strategies to close the gender gap. Join us.

Send us a textLeanne SpencerBalance sounds elegant until real life starts throwing curveballs. We open up about why “perfect equilibrium” keeps so many women stuck and how a flexible blend, anchored in agency and integrity, can carry you further with less struggle. Our guest, award‑winning keynote speaker and best‑selling author Leanne Spencer, takes us from the city highs and the crash of burnout to the practical tools that helped her rebuild energy, mood, and motivation for the long haul.We talk candidly about the pressure to do it all, the trap of hustle culture, and the emotional toll of ignoring what your body is trying to tell you. Leanne breaks down her Sustain framework into four powerful pillars: values that set clean boundaries, identity that inspires ownership, community that buffers stress and boosts longevity, and resources that turn intentions into daily action. Expect real stories, like the moment a panic attack became a turning point, and the Arctic lesson that proved small fixes done early prevent big problems later.You’ll learn a simple one-thing method for energy, mood, and motivation, how to cultivate a high-agency mindset when life feels heavy, and why stopping can be the most productive move you make today. We also explore volunteering, chosen tribes, and the quiet strength of doing the right thing when nobody is watching. If you’ve been wondering how to sustain success without losing yourself, this conversation offers clear steps, compassionate truths, and a reminder that you don’t have to pick between achievement and wellbeing.If this spoke to you, tap follow, share it with a sister who’s carrying too much, and leave us a review so more women can find these tools. Your voice helps us build a braver, kinder community.Webinar : Empowering Women Leaders. 5 strategies to close the gender gap. Join us.

Send us a textWe trace how women’s voices move from personal healing to public change, from Parliament hallways to policy, art, and activism. Menopause screening gains, consent clarity, and centring women’s stories show how asking hard questions shifts systems.We talk about BBC Riot Women, Lily Allen, and Virginia Guiffre. Womens voices that are making a difference.• Visiting parliament for menopause awareness and what institutions feel like• The suffragette cupboard story as strategic protest• Culture and healing through music and TV that tell women’s truths• Consent, drugging, and why a clear verbal yes matters• The cost of harm and the need to centre women not gossip• Asking difficult questions to power and accepting discomfort• Moving from wounds to wisdom and everyday leadership• Unity over silos and backing women to be heardJoin us on 21st November for “Closing the Gender Leadership Gap — Strategies that we can all turn into action.” For two hours, we share wisdom, tackle bias and the authority gap, and plan real steps you can take. We would love you to join.  Webinar : Empowering Women Leaders. 5 strategies to close the gender gap. Join us.

Send us a textWe explore the Halloween or Samhain idea of masking up and when to take of the cloak of protection, embrace the dark parts of ourselves, and let go of what no longer serves us. We share stories, rituals, and an on-air EFT practice to help us move from masking up to embodied power.We cover...• masks we wear to stay safe and small • inner child roles that shape visibility • the witch wound as a cultural ghost role • reclaiming ritual, circles, and seasonality • the mask exercise for outer and inner truths • shadow work to integrate rage, grief, and joy • beyond mindset: deeper unlearning and choice • EFT tapping to ground power before hard moments • community, belonging, and wise women leadershipCome work with us Make sure you follow us on your favourite podcaster If something resonates, share it on your socials or with a friend who really needs to hear it Find us on Instagram at Say It Sister Podcasters and at Wise Women Lead Hit follow, share it with a sister, and leave us a reviewWebinar : Empowering Women Leaders. 5 strategies to close the gender gap. Join us.

Send us a textWhat if the life that proves you “made it” is the very thing keeping you from yourself? We sit down with Rochelle Trow, founder of The Change Canvas and author of Awakening to Wholeness, A Life Unmasked to trace her journey from global HR executive to values-led leadership coach. This is a story about the cost of chasing success that shines on paper but starves the soul, and the radical clarity that follows when you stop overriding your body and start telling the truth.Rochelle opens up about the mirror moment that revealed her burnout, and the deeper question that changed everything: Who am I without the labels? We map her “freedom to shine” plan: ending a misaligned marriage, stepping away from a title-driven career, rebuilding trust at home, and healing her body from the inside out. As her inner world aligned, the weight of stress lifted—on the scale and in her spirit. The takeaway is practical and hopeful: redefine success on your terms, create boundaries that honour your values, and trade perfection for presence. Whether you’re in HR, leading teams, or simply ready to unmask, you’ll leave with tools to regulate under pressure, meet triggers with care, and make choices your nervous system can support.If this conversation moved you or made you feel seen, follow the show, share it with a sister, and leave a review. Your voice helps more women unmask, lead with heart, and live in true alignment.Rochelle Trow | Memoir & Personal Growth BooksFacebookLinkedinInstagramWebinar : Empowering Women Leaders. 5 strategies to close the gender gap. Join us.

Send us a textWe have teamed up with Lisa Jedan of MenoPositive this month to put the focus on women supporting women and Menopause. So here is our way of showing support - listen to her amazing podcast here.Does perimenopause or menopause sometimes leave you feeling like you’ve lost  your joy?  Not just tired or overwhelmed—but like you’ve misplaced a part of yourself?So many women share this feeling. Not sadness, exactly. But a disconnection from vitality, aliveness… from you.  The menopause transition can be confusing, even overwhelming – but it can also be a profound awakening.  Things may be changing, but what remains is an extraordinary opportunity to reconnect with your true self – your true essence — and to live more fully than ever before.In this episode we’re talking about The Journey Back to Joy with the remarkable @estellebingham — holistic therapist, fourth-generation psychic and author of Manifest Your True Essence. Described as “life-changing” by Fearne Cotton, “our best kept secret” by Charlotte Tilbury, and “profound” by Deepak Chopra —Estelle brings powerful insight into healing, self-discovery and living from the heart.⁠. She has helped thousands rediscover their joy, clear old blocks and reconnect with who they are.In this episode: • How to rewrite the menopause narrative • How the heart’s intelligence can guide you to a more aligned, vibrant life • How compassion can help you meet yourself right where you are ·       A simple heart ritual to ground and centre you·       Why shadow work can reveal hidden gifts·       How to reclaim your joyFollow Estelle:·       Instagram·       Web·       Love, Purpose, Connection podcast·       Get Estelle’s book Manifest Your True EssenceConnect with Lisa and MenoPositive·       Watch the episodes on YouTube·       Follow MenoPositive on Instagram·       Sign up for news and updates Webinar : Empowering Women Leaders. 5 strategies to close the gender gap. Join us.

Send us a textWe welcome Lisa Jedan, Host of the MenoPositive Podcast. Lisa built a career making brands and people famous.  From launching Bono and Bobby Shriver’s (RED) and David Beckham’s Football Academy to collaborating with brands like Formula 1, MTV and Gucci.She now returns to the body with a passion to support and empower women globally through MenoPositive – her podcast and events company - using her positive, personal menopause journey as inspiration.​We reframe midlife from decline to possibility with Lisa Jedan, exploring identity beyond job titles, the physiology of perimenopause, and practical tools that shift how we feel and lead. Strength, mindset, and community become levers for a calmer nervous system and a more powerful story.• fluid to crystallised intelligence and midlife reinvention• identity beyond status, travel and salary• co‑regulation, solitude and stress reset• strength training, protein and sleep as anchors• nuanced HRT conversation and symptom myth‑busting• fear, media narratives and choosing flow• daily tools: guided meditation, journaling, Yoga Nidra• community, introductions and building new rooms• agency, awareness and designing a new normalPlease head over to Lisa’s podcast, MenoPositive, if you’ve loved this empowering conversation. Hit subscribe and don’t miss out on the other amazing guests that we’re having on the showIf it moved you, made you think, or made you even feel seen, hit follow, share it with the sister, and leave us a reviewInstagram: @menopositive.life   @lisajedan​ TikTok : @menopositive.life​LinkedIn:  @menopositive @lisajedan​Webinar : Empowering Women Leaders. 5 strategies to close the gender gap. Join us.