Essential Conversations
Welcome to the Liberté Free to Be Podcast. If you’re new here this is the perfect place to start.
Join me as I share midlife inspiration from some amazing women who are embracing life, breaking down stereotypes and proving it’s never too late to find a new passion and purpose in life.
From health and happiness, mindset to menopause, reinvention to rebellion, no subject is off limits.
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Glorious Broads: Redefining Ageing, Menopause, and Sex After 60
I love being part of the midlife community—but I’m equally inspired by the women in their 60s, 70s and beyond who are paving the way forward for us all.
In this episode of Liberté – Free to Be, I introduce Glorious Broads - women who’ve lived, learned, laughed, fallen down and got back up; we talk about:
What it really means to live on your own terms
Letting go of other people’s expectations
Confidence that comes from self-trust, not perfection
Why authenticity matters more than approval
Choosing yourself - without guilt
This is an invitation to stop waiting for permission and start being unapologetically and gloriously you.
Dating Over 40: Love, Sex & Menopause expert advice on midlife relationships with Kate Taylor
What does love, sex, and dating really look like after 40?
Join me and leading UK relationship expert Kate Taylor for an honest conversation about dating over 40, divorce, menopause, and modern relationships.
With over half of people in their 50s feeling more confident and attractive than ever, we explore why midlife can be a powerful time for connection, intimacy, and new beginnings.
We cover:
• Dating over 40 - what no one tells you
• How online dating can lead to meaningful relationships
• The impact of menopause on confidence, desire, and intimacy—and what helps
• Why sex and connection still matter in long-term relationships
• How to rekindle intimacy when things feel stuck
We also share our own experiences of finding love online through Match.com in our forties—proof that it’s never too late to meet the right person.
Whether you’re single, dating, newly divorced, navigating menopause, or looking to reconnect, this episode is packed with expert insight, reassurance, and real hope.
Raising Body-Confident Children: Supporting Positive Body Image with Anupa Roper
I spend a lot of time talking about body confidence in women over 40 — but what about the next generation?
In this episode of Liberté – Free to Be, I explore how we can support children and young people to grow up with healthier body image and self-worth with Anupa Roper, a former primary school teacher, children’s author, body image educator and mum of two.
Do you worry about your child’s body image or struggle with what to say — or not say — about bodies, food and appearance?
Anupa understands this deeply. For years, she allowed the label “skinny” to shape her confidence, choices and sense of worth. Constant comments about her body — being told how small she was, questioned about whether she ate enough — left her feeling uncomfortable in her own skin. Today, she uses that lived experience to empower children and families to break free from body image pressures. In our conversation, Anupa shares:
How body image issues can affect children of all body types
Why comments we think are “harmless” can have lasting impact
How parents, grandparents and carers can support self-esteem
The importance of body neutrality and self-acceptance from an early age
How to help children build confidence beyond appearance
It’s a gentle, powerful reminder that confidence isn’t about changing our bodies — it’s about changing the story we tell about them.
Keeping It Real: Confidence, Friendship & Courage with Rants & Big Pants
These two women are loved for their honesty, humour and no-filter approach to life — and they are deeply committed to keeping things real within their community. From the moment we sat down to record, I knew this was going to be a conversation full of laughter, truth and heart — and they did not disappoint.
Neens (Big Pants)-A true entertainer at heart, with SHOWBIZ running through her in glittery capital letters. Neens has spent nearly 20 years working in the beauty and cosmetics industry and loves sharing her knowledge — from skincare to sparkle.
Beyond the fun, Neens is deeply passionate about raising awareness around Alzheimer’s, having cared for her beloved late father during his illness. During lockdown, she even volunteered at his care home so she could continue to see him — a powerful act of love and courage. Neens lives by what she preaches, never afraid to step outside her comfort zone.
dB (Rants)- Writer, self-confessed wannabe cowgirl and lover of jeans, trainers, cowboy boots and leopard print. Known simply as dB (small d, capital B), she’s the voice of reason… until she’s on a rant — at which point the volume definitely rises. At heart, she’s still the girl who tucks her vest into her knickers — and that honesty is exactly why people love her.
Different personalities, shared values — together they’re a dream team.
How their friendship began — and whether it was love at first sight
Showing up as your authentic self, online and offline
Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear of judgement
How contrasting personalities can complement each other
Caring for elderly parents and navigating Alzheimer’s within families
Being brave, trying new things and stepping outside your comfort zone
Publishing your first book later in life
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