The Middle-aged Bodcast

Hi Bodcasters, we're taking a break before Season 8, so this week we're taking you back to Season 4 when we were joined by author Suzanne Casamento.Original episode descriptionIn this insightful guest episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. speak with author and energy healing practitioner Suzanne Casamento about her long and challenging journey with chronic Lyme disease.Suzanne shares:How a tick bite in 2003 led to years of unexplained symptomsThe role mould exposure may have played in triggering chronic illnessHer frustrations with the limitations of conventional treatmentThe financial toll of managing a chronic condition in the US healthcare systemHer discovery of PEMF therapy (pulsed electromagnetic field therapy) and how it became central to her recoveryHow she's since used PEMF to support others with stress, pain, and fatigueHer work as a writer – from teen magazines to novels and a memoir in progressSuzanne also reflects on the emotional toll of feeling dismissed or misunderstood during her illness and the search for answers that eventually changed the course of her life.This episode offers a candid look at living with a 'mystery illness', exploring holistic approaches to health, and the power of sharing your story.For more about Suzanne visit: suzannecasamento.com📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk👍 Like what you heard? Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast wherever you get your pods – and share it with someone who's into alternative wellness, inspiring recovery stories, or writing their own next chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, we're getting Back on Track and talking no-fly travel, Parkrun, pop culture and a general catch-up on what we've both been up to.The Shelanos have been travelling by train again, this time heading from Birmingham to Paris, down to the South of France and then to Amsterdam. We talk about Saint-Raphaël, Nice and Cannes, why travelling by rail has really stuck with both T.A. and Mrs. Shelano, and how our Season 4 chat with Liz McClarnon is still having an impact.Rich has also been out and about, with a trip to the National Film & Sci-Fi Museum in Milton Keynes, and a work away day featuring a Crystal Maze style team building exercise among his highlights.The episode closes out with discussion of T.A. taking on Parkrun and Rich being keen to join in, even if he's just walking the course.📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.ukIf you've enjoyed listening, we'd love it if you could follow the podcast, leave us a review and drop us a comment. Every follow, rating and bit of feedback helps more people find the Middle-aged Bodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. are joined by Mark, AKA Shrinking Simmo.At the start of 2025, Mark was around 25 stone and knew something had to change. Eighteen months later, he has lost 12 stone, rediscovered running, completed a half marathon and is preparing for the Great North Run.Mark talks about his weight loss journey, why he decided to share it on social media, the support he has found through TikTok and Instagram, and how accountability helped him keep going. We also talk about Couch to 5K, running after 40, setbacks, injury, confidence, body image, mental health, and why starting small can still lead to life-changing progress.As part of our support for Age UK’s Act Now, Age Better campaign, we also ask Mark what advice he would give to anyone in midlife who wants to become more active but does not know where to start. It's a brilliant reminder that it is never too late to make a change, and that sometimes the first step really is just getting out of the door.Mark is taking on the Great North Run in support of a cause close to his heart. Please support his fundraiser and help him make a difference.Follow Mark on his socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shrinkingsimmo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shrinking_simmo/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shrinkingsimmo/📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online!📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.ukIf you've enjoyed listening, we'd love it if you could follow the podcast, leave us a review and drop us a comment. Every follow, rating and bit of feedback helps more people find the Middle-aged Bodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.