In this episode of the Second Half podcast, Jane welcomes Rachel Bird to share her inspiring second half story. Having first met many years ago through triathlon and stood on several start lines together, the two reconnect for an honest and heartfelt conversation.

Together, they explore their shared passion for helping others, the importance of setting healthy boundaries, and what life in the second half has taught them.

Rachel opens up about her journey through grief, describing how her light went out and, as it slowly began to flicker again, how she found the strength to rebuild her life. Today, she is truly shining brightly, and her story is a powerful reminder that hope and purpose can be rediscovered, even after life's darkest moments.

Packed with practical insights and uplifting takeaways, this is an episode full of inspiration and top tips that everyone can benefit from.

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Andy is back with hosting duties and dives into what Lady Jane has been up to over the last few weeks.

Warning: it’s an exhausting listen with all her endurance antics!

But don’t think you need to be superhuman to get moving or take on challenges.

In this episode, Jane shares her story from the last 25 years — going from managing 8 minutes on a treadmill to sometimes thinking she’s Forrest Gump and could run forever.

Small habits which are easy to fit into your day is where you can create more energy the easy way!

At the heart of it all is knowing your “why” and why that matters more than anything.

Enjoy this latest episode.

Jane welcomes Paul Reeve, founder of Sky Blue Adventures, for a conversation about building a business with purpose at its heart.

After a career in the Police, Paul knew he didn’t want to return to a “normal job” once he retired. Instead, he began building Sky Blue Adventures as a side hustle creating a lifestyle business that not only changes the lives of the people who join his adventures, but also gives him the perfect excuse to stay fit while doing what he loves.

In this episode, Paul shares honest insights into finding your purpose, creating a business around your values, and redefining success beyond profit alone.

Listen in to discover why, for Paul, purpose will always win over profit.

Andy has taken the reigns again as host and by giving a very warm welcome to his co-host 'Lady Jane' is clearly flattering her so he can be host again!

We started with hormones and HRT and somehow ended up asking a bigger question, when did “fun” stop being such a big part of life?

In this episode, we chat about midlife changes, shifting priorities, and the surprising difference between fun and joy. We might not be out partying or chasing excitement anymore, but does that actually matter?

Is fun overrated? Have we just become a bit boring or are we finally content?

A very honest, slightly rambling conversation about what the second half of life really feels like.

Welcome to this episode - Are you past your sell-by date?

Jane is your host for this episode, and she welcomes Sarah Barker to share insights about thinking ahead to your second-half career.

Sarah is a huge cheerleader and supporter of the Second Half, as well as a Founding Hub member. Day-to-day, she is an experienced executive coach helping leaders with professional development, career management, and career growth.

What does that actually mean? Listen on to find out! This episode feels like a live coaching session and will definitely get you thinking about your career choices, your skills, and some thought-provoking midlife questions.

You will be match fit by the end of the episode and ready to go.

Enjoy this excellent conversation with Jane and Sarah!

Midlife - when your back goes out more than you do, your purpose gets lost, but your ambitions can suddenly come back stronger than ever. Making you the hero of your story!

In this episode, your hosts dive into health kicks, fitness flips, and the bold (possibly reckless) decision to start something new 'The second half'.

This is the episode where we try to agree our elevator pitch.

It’s part self-improvement, part therapy session, and part “how did we get here?”

Enjoy the episode and how you can rediscover you and be your own hero!

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Jane welcomes her friend and guest James Walsgrove to this episode to delve into starting a lifestyle business with the end in mind.

Having spent many years working for BT, James then set up Norfolk’s only Triathlon shop. But getting frustrated with everyone coming in whilst on a bike ride he realised retail wasn’t for him.

Instead a career which enabled him to work where he wants so that he can ride his bike anywhere was the end point in mind.

Many years on and Ride Harder his coaching business has enabled him to do what he set out do. The two recorded the episode whilst in Spain riding their bikes!

James gives some great insights into social media planning and targeting a key audience. Discovering that middle age women are much easier to coach!

Welcome Mike Dawson from MDA Ltd to this episode.

Mike is a fellow midlifer (albeit a little younger than Jane and Andy) who has made some huge career pivots since leaving the army. He’s now the owner of MDA Ltd, a business that was born from a few gin and tonics and a spontaneous Friday-night idea!

Mike’s passion for what he does is absolutely infectious. In this episode, host Jane chats with him about a whole range of topics, including health and energy in midlife, letting go of your 21-year-old self, discovering a new identity, and the importance of carving out time not to work.

At the heart of it all? Finding your passion.

Enjoy the episode!