In this captivating episode, I chat with Cassie Lewis, a unique Independent Financial Advisor who expertly balances her career with the realities of raising school-age children and managing family life.Cassie delves into the world of Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), revealing how they offer a rare chance to outpace inflation, avoid taxes, and secure income for our retirement years.After you have listened to the interview, there are some charts and documents which further explain this way out of the savings trap. They take a bit of time and concentration to read but are well worth the effort.Here is link to some simple charts and documents that Cassie has provided about the benefits to you of setting up an ISA  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FEhq00rwy0wJTKIrofzxuhW9M6Akf4NC?usp=sharinglove Jean MacdonaldAre you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

Day 3 of Spring Into Wellness with Stephen Leggett and Rik StevensAre you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

Day 2 of Spring Into Wellness Chat Schow with Julia Riewalds and Johann Callaghan Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

Day 1 of Spring Into Wellness Chat Show by Midlife Butterfly Club with Hester Bedet and Melanie Hill about Managing Menopause Concerns.Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

Welcome to the grand finale of "Divorce with Less Tears," the online event presented by the Midlife Butterfly Club. Join us for a transformative wrap-up as Shauna takes the spotlight with her presentation, "Creating Your New Life - Your Start Again Guide."In this empowering episode, Shauna guides you through the process of building a new life post-divorce. With warmth and expertise, she shares invaluable insights and practical tips to help you navigate this significant transition. Whether you're embarking on your own journey or supporting someone through theirs, Shauna's guidance offers a compassionate beacon to illuminate the path forward.Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

Welcome to "Divorce with Less Tears," a virtual event hosted by the Midlife Butterfly Club. Join us for a unique online experience where we navigate the challenges of divorce with sensitivity and support. In our debut episode, Shaunna Lee from Start Again takes the lead, addressing the crucial first step in the divorce journey – the decision-making phase.Tune in to Shaunna's talk, "Do I Go, or Do I Stay?" as she unravels the complexities of this pivotal moment. With a blend of expertise and empathy, Shaunna provides practical advice and thoughtful insights to help you navigate through the emotional terrain of deciding the way forward.Whether you're contemplating your own journey or supporting someone close, this episode offers a gentle exploration of the decision-making process in divorce.Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

Anya Berry tells about her journey to Emotional FreedomYou will have listened to Anya talking about the work she does helping midlife women release the trapped emotions that hold them paralysed in later life.In this audio podcast, Anya talks about her own journey to emotional freedom from the events of her early life.She kindly let me interview her about her story and you can listen to that interview here.Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

Helping to free women who suffer from these conditions is what Anya Berry does. Anya has various ways she can help women to find and recognise these conditions.She kindly let me interview about her work and you can listen to that interview here. It is only 15 minutes long and you listen to it on your phone while doing other things.Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

Hello, Jean wishes you a Happy New Year and asks you the question.What will make 2024 different or better for you than 2023?Watch the video or listen to the audio track and hear what the answer is for you is.Happy New YearLove Andrea - MBC TeamAre you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

In the podcast episode 'Six Steps to Take Back Control of Your Life: Confidence and Image' with Jean Macdonald and Annie Den Hann, they explore the transition of teenage daughters into young women and the impact it has on their confidence and self-image.They reflect on how, as young women, daughters embark on the journey of finding partners, establishing homes, and starting families, often experiencing a shift in priorities. They touch upon the challenges and setbacks experienced during this phase, where earlier ambitions might feel distant and unattainable.Annie and Jean explore the physical and emotional changes that accompany this phase, including the impact of perimenopause on body shape and overall demeanor. They discuss the shift in roles as women transition from actively nurturing a family to a new phase of life, often marked by the onset of menopause. The conversation sensitively addresses the struggle to retain aspects of youthful confidence and the emotional toll it can take.This episode offers insight into the complexities of confidence and self-image for women as they navigate the evolving stages of life, shedding light on the challenges and transformations that occur, ultimately prompting reflection on self-perception and personal growth.Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

In the 'Six Steps to Take Back Control of Your Life: Friends and Family' episode with Jean Macdonald and Melanie Hill, they explore how family and friends can sometimes become barriers that hold midlife women back. Delving into the complexities, they discuss why these relationships, often thought to be positive influences, can have lasting effects that hinder personal growth.Jean and Melanie shed light on how raising children can leave deep impressions, even scars, on both parents and kids that persist throughout their lives. They reflect on the truth behind the saying 'blood is thicker than water,' emphasizing how experiences shape us in profound ways, often beyond our conscious awareness.Examining the lack of formal training for parenthood, they highlight the absence of preparation for one of life's most significant responsibilities. They touch upon how our upbringing influences our approach to relationships, often mirroring our parents' attitudes, experiences, and blind spots.As individuals grow up, they absorb various influences, especially from their parents, yet there comes a time in young adulthood or teenage years when the urge to break away from family influence emerges. Jean and Melanie explore this transition, emphasizing the importance of a balanced separation that involves effective communication and cooperation between parents and children.This thought-provoking episode encourages a deeper understanding of how familial and friendship dynamics impact personal growth, highlighting the complexities and offering insights into navigating these relationships for personal empowerment and growth.Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

In 'Six Steps to Take Back Control of Your Life: Love and Intimacy,' Jean and Shaunna explore the complex layers of love, guiding midlife women and everyone through a deep exploration. In this episode, they tackle the biggest hurdle faced by midlife women and women in general concerning love and intimacy: understanding what love really means.They talk about the many sides of love, its different meanings, and the ideas we've had since we were kids. They also look at how society, through things like books and music, gives us lots of ways to think about love. This leaves us interested but often unsure how to deal with it.They focus on the different kinds of love, especially romantic love, which is mostly linked to being young and full of passion. They discuss how overpowering young love can be and how we're not usually ready for it when we're young. Jean describes romantic love as 'nature's strong bond,' explaining why it pulls us in so strongly.Their fresh perspective encourages listeners to rethink what they think about love and intimacy. They aim to help people regain control and power in their lives."Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

Welcome to the 'Six Steps to Take Back Control of Your Life' podcast by Midlife Butterfly Club, hosted by Vix Munro. In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of 'Money and Wealth' for midlife women. The first question we ask is, 'What barriers do midlife women face when it comes to money?'The quick answer to that question lies in the fact that unless midlife women were fortunate enough to have parents who were financially savvy, or encountered a rare mentor along the way (unlikely to be a schoolteacher), it's improbable that they had solid financial principles instilled in them early in life. Join us as we explore the challenges and opportunities for midlife women in the realm of money and wealth, and discover strategies for taking control of your financial future.Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

We have launched our 'Six Steps To Take Back Control of Your Life' program, and our first episode is 'Health and Wellness for Midlife Women' with our guest expert Johann Callaghan.In today's world, our healthcare systems are primarily designed to get us back to work when we're ill – a crucial part of keeping the economic wheels turning. However, when it comes to dealing with chronic, long-term health issues, the story is different. The state health systems aim to have us back in the workforce, but feeling truly well is a more complex challenge, particularly when going through life stages like perimenopause. True wellness is about more than just being 'not ill'; it's a continuous journey of self-care and improvement. With the right approach to self-care, we can aspire to not only live long but to thrive well into our 90s or even beyond 100, a prospect that our mothers and grandmothers couldn't have imagined.Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

Join us for the fourth episode of our series, where we look at the future world of midlife women. Today's discussion is titled "The Future is Feminine, but Good Men Can Play Too,"  is audio track of the final BBC video recorded a little while ago. .Despite the changes that have taken place since then this podcast contains many thoughts and principles which are still well worth considering. Jean talks about the qualities that make women different from men and how by working together they represent a better hope for improving our society and planet for the better. While the title, "The Future is Feminine," may seem exclusive, Jean wants to make it clear that men are welcome to be a part of this movement, provided they're willing to cooperate in a way that is respectful to women. A few other things have changed including the naming. Jean refers to the programme she is evolving as Discover the Midlife Woman Within. This has now become the Midlife Butterfly Club and the Facebook Group has  been changed to Midlife Butterfly Club.   We are now at the end of our BBC series of talks by Jean and hope you will want to join and support us. You can find out how below.Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

Welcome to our new episode "What Money Type Are You?" with Olivia Stefanino. Our guest for this episode shares her journey in creating the "money types" emerged during a collaborative endeavour with her husband, a financial advisor. What started as an engaging twist on pension planning  evolved into a  understanding of the diverse roles money plays in our lives. Listen to learn how these unique money archetypes might apply to you. Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back? Subscribe now and let's embark on this transformative journey together! https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/#membership

Welcome to the next episode of Midlife Women Conversations with Jean Macdonald.In this episode, Jean cleverly uses a chess analogy to explain the game of midlife love and illustrate the characters of midlife men.  She emphasises women's need to make enlightened choices in relationships.Jean describes the Knight as characterised by his versatility and optimism, yet also prone to impulsiveness; the Bishop, a charming influencer who could harbour hidden agendas; the solid yet predictable Rook; and the gentle, reflective King who may mull over decisions. These portrayals provide invaluable insights into potential partners.Jean describes the challenges that midlife men face, including mortality, health concerns, and financial instability. By comparison, midlife women are blossoming based on their life experiences and refined networking skills. As women increasingly attain financial independence, traditional expectations are changing.Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back?Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/magazine

Have you tried Internet Dating and been disappointed? Did time-wasters mess you about? Did you feel rejected or ignored?Internet Dating has a bad reputation with many midlife women but has worked for some. Learn how to make it work for you. This is a recorded Audio Track from an online event run by the Midlife Butterfly Club. Look out for our next Online Event on a controversial topic to help and support Midlife Women.Come and join the Midlife Butterfly Club for valuable videos, articles, and podcasts to inform, guide and inspire women in middle life. Explore our online magazine at no cost. Are you ready to unleash your full potential and overcome the obstacles that hold you back? Subscribe now and let's embark on this transformative journey together! https://midlifebutterflyclub.org/#membership