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40ish | The Funny Podcast on Perimenopause, Menopause & Midlife

by Lauren Mishcon & Nicole Goodman - Menopause Humor & Midlife Conversations
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  • Menopause News: How Much Do Doctors Learn About Menopause? HRT, Supplements & Midlife

    October 8, 2026 · 30 min

    It's a 40ish Midlife News Special, and this week we're asking a fairly important question: how much do doctors actually learn about menopause? An ITV News investigation into medical schools in England and Wales found that some student…

  • Lounge Sets, Compost Bins & The Midlife Glow-Up

    October 6, 2026 · 42 min

    This week on 40ish: we kick off with the ultimate sign that Christmas is approaching: booking the Ocado Christmas delivery slot and immediately announcing it on the family WhatsApp. Because nothing says festive spirit quite like securing…

  • The Midweek Meltdown Show: 3am Anxiety, Kitten Heels & Midlife Chaos

    October 1, 2026 · 30 min

    Welcome to the Midweek Meltdown Show, where we're talking midlife meltdowns, 3am anxiety and the wildly irrational thoughts that hit in your 40s. Proper, deeply middle-aged meltdowns. Lauren wants to know why on earth she thought she…

  • Join "The Midlife Club" on Substack

    September 29, 2026 · 3 min

    Ever heard us mention a pair of jeans, a hair product or a recipe in passing and wished you'd written it down? That's exactly why we've started The Midlife Club on Substack. It's our home for everything behind the episodes: the products…

  • Changing Shoes in the Street, University Drop Off & A Cancelled Girls Trip

    September 29, 2026 · 37 min

    This week on 40ish, Nicole hits a major midlife milestone as she drops her eldest child off at university. We’re not crying, you’re crying. Meanwhile, Lauren is experiencing a very different kind of midlife humiliation: changing from heels…

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  • HRT Patches at Parties & Becoming a Bobfluencer | 40ish BONUS

    September 24, 2026 · 28 min

    Too much to cover and not enough time on Tuesday's episode, so here's a bonus show for you, Quazzers. Lauren went to a 50th birthday celebration and did something no one expects at a party; showed off her HRT patch like an accessory…

  • Bunkers, Brain Fog & Birthday Cake Fails

    September 23, 2026 · 35 min

    Today on 40ish: Nicole has bought a steam mop and it's love at first swipe. Lauren, meanwhile, is about to celebrate her silver wedding anniversary ( surely that's for old people?) This week's listener feedback brings an enthusiastic…

  • Hamilton, ‘OreoGate’ debate & The Avocado Incident | 40ish BONUS

    September 17, 2026 · 29 min

    There was simply too much to cover and not enough time on Tuesday’s episode, so here is a little bonus one for you, Quazzers. The ladies have been out -out, going to see Hamilton (Lauren’s first time, so obviously we have thoughts.) We…

  • M&S Crotchless Knickers & The Mother-in-Law Who Won’t STFU

    September 15, 2026 · 35 min

    This week on 40ish: Nicole is becoming allergic to everything and has to reign in her dad as he brings new meaning to “life begins at 40” when he insists on walking a marathon for charity for his 80th birthday. Lauren has been spending too…

  • HRT, Dementia Risk & Menopause Brain Health | Steam Mops & Baby Name Dilemmas

    September 8, 2026 · 37 min

    This week on 40ish, Nicole has bought a steam mop and is feeling like she’s absolutely nailed adulthood. Meanwhile, Lauren has finally disposed of some Uniqlo “slacks” that were making her feel approximately 60ish. In Midlife News, we’re…

  • Lost Sparks, Raving & Relationship Advice | Midlife & Menopause Podcast

    September 1, 2026 · 41 min

    Welcome to the brand new season of 40ish - the midlife and menopause podcast for women in their 30s, 40s & 50s. This week: a couple who are healthy, financially secure and stable, but have completely lost their spark. How do you start…

  • From The Archives: Aussie Deception Drama & Varicose Veins

    August 27, 2026 · 32 min

    We are taking a break over the summer holidays . In the meantime, please enjoy this classic episode from the archives. This week on 40ish: Lauren and Nicole receive an email offering varicose vein treatment, a listener is in a bit of a…

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About the show

Welcome to 40ish, the funny podcast for midlife women navigating menopause, perimenopause, hormones, relationships, confidence, ageing and everything else life throws at women over 40. Hosted by Lauren Mishcon and Nicole Goodman of the award-winning Self Care Club, 40ish is packed with honest conversations, menopause humour, midlife laughs and relatable stories from the gloriously chaotic middle years. Every week, we tackle the realities of midlife, from hot flushes and brain fog to empty nests, ageing parents, changing relationships, career pivots, body confidence and the everyday challenges facing women in their 40s and 50s. Expect candid chats, listener dilemmas, plenty of laughter and the reassurance that you're not the only one wondering what the hell is going on. If you're looking for a menopause podcast, a podcast for women over 40, or simply a funny take on midlife, you've found your people