In this episode, we talk about that strange midlife feeling of losing touch with yourself, when nothing is necessarily wrong, but something doesn’t quite fit anymore.

We explore identity, values, the roles we take on over the years, and why feeling lost doesn’t necessarily mean you need to blow up your life and start again.

Maybe you haven’t lost yourself. Maybe who you are has changed, but your life hasn’t caught up yet.

In this short introduction, meet your hosts, Dr Janine van Someren and Vivienne Berryman, and hear why we created this podcast.

We'll be talking about identity shifts, burnout, confidence, relationships, career crossroads, the invisible load, and the questions so many women find themselves asking in midlife.

Expect honest conversations, practical tools, and gentle reminders that you're not the only one figuring it out as you go.

We're really glad you're here.

In this short introductory episode, Vivienne shares how the podcast came about and some of the topics we'll be exploring in future episodes.

From identity shifts, burnout, confidence and relationships, to the invisible load many women carry, changing priorities, friendship shifts, and the question so many of us find ourselves asking at some point:

"So what's next for me?"

The Messy Midlife Toolkit is a podcast for women navigating change, seeking clarity, and making sense of the messy middle of life.