The 40s Woman

How did you originally get into jewellery design As a small child I always loved to make things. I was the child that insisted on making everything Blue Peter suggested in their craft section. I also distinctly remember trying to recreate Wonder Woman’s accessories...

Was working in health and fitness something you always wanted to do? Yes pretty much, I have always done it since finishing university, sport was so life changing for me and I wanted to be able to help others experience that.  How did you originally get into it?  My...

Liver Whilst I’m not into detoxing, supporting your liver daily is such an important way we can help to balance our hormones and feel better. The liver is where hormones are metabolised, nutrients from food are made usable & toxins are made harmless. The liver is...

Changing Periods  Whilst talking about hot flushes is becoming less taboo, discussing heavy periods, or telling anyone about a “supersoaker event” as described by Canadian gynaecologist Dr Jen Gunter is a whole different level of sharing.  But heavy periods are...

Protein - one of the most missed macro nutrients of all.  “Everyone is individual, but having a quarter of your plate with protein is a good start.  Protein is the very building block of our body.  If we don't eat enough our body may steal from muscle or bone. As a...

Saskia Schuster is Head of Scripted at Fulwell 73, James Corden's production company.  Following a successful career with major broadcasters and production companies alike, she also founded and focusses on Comedy 50:50, addressing gender imbalance in the industry and...

Stress is good.  It brings about change. And our bodies are actually pretty resilient to stress.  But if the stress hormones produced have nowhere to go, or if you’re constantly producing cortisol or adrenaline, then stress can start to become damaging, both mentally...

Josephine Talegon Green is the embodiment of a 40s Woman: she has experience having worked for over 20 years with international celebrities including George Michael and Cher, is incredibly talented at what she does and now manages this with two small children.  Like...

Win Melissa Hemsley's newest book "Eat Green" by answering the question below. The "Time to Shine" programme, taking place in October (details under programme and events) will feature which nutritionist: Greg Wallace Anthony Worrall Thompson (where has he got to?)...

Skincare Tips  from Pamela Marshall Pamela Marshall is the founder of Mortar and Milk and a skin guru.  I spoke with her earlier in the year to get her thoughts on 40’s Skincare, what we should be buying and the best way of looking after our ageing skin.  And the joy...