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Love, romance, and… reality checks! Did you know breakups peak just before and right after Valentine’s Day?
In this fun, light-hearted Valentine’s Day episode, Michelle and Patrick dive into the great debate: Romance vs Reality and get real about the myths surrounding romance - especially in midlife.
Patrick didn't buy Michelle a Valentine’s Day card, but Michelle surprises him live during the episode! But does Valentine's Day really matter or is it all just pressure from social media and big business?
In this episode, we discuss:
❤️ The expectations (and realities!) of Valentine’s Day
📱 Social media’s role in shaping unrealistic relationship goals
🎭 The pressure to perform grand gestures vs. real connection
💌 Why romantic thoughtful gestures shouldn’t be about just one day a year
📊 Surprising breakup statistics
💖 Navigating Valentine’s Day when you're single
👫 Honest insights into their own relationship as a midlife couple
Join midlife couple, Michelle and Patrick for laughs, real talk, and honesty about life, love, and relationships!
So, let’s talk on to walk on into #RomanceVsReality and let’s see where it leads…
🎧 Listen now and tell us—are you team romance or team reality?
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Love, romance, and… reality checks! Did you know breakups peak just before and right after Valentine’s Day?
In this fun, light-hearted Valentine’s Day episode, Michelle and Patrick dive into the great debate: Romance vs Reality and get real about the myths surrounding romance - especially in midlife.
Patrick didn't buy Michelle a Valentine’s Day card, but Michelle surprises him live during the episode! But does Valentine's Day really matter or is it all just pressure from social media and big business?
In this episode, we discuss:
❤️ The expectations (and realities!) of Valentine’s Day
📱 Social media’s role in shaping unrealistic relationship goals
🎭 The pressure to perform grand gestures vs. real connection
💌 Why romantic thoughtful gestures shouldn’t be about just one day a year
📊 Surprising breakup statistics
💖 Navigating Valentine’s Day when you're single
👫 Honest insights into their own relationship as a midlife couple
Join midlife couple, Michelle and Patrick for laughs, real talk, and honesty about life, love, and relationships!
So, let’s talk on to walk on into #RomanceVsReality and let’s see where it leads…
🎧 Listen now and tell us—are you team romance or team reality?
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As the calendar turns, it’s the perfect time to hit the refresh button on our mindset.
In this episode, Michelle and Patrick reflect on the wins that brightened last year, their lessons learned including detaching from outcomes, and looking for the good that comes from disappointment.
Whether you're chasing big goals in 2025 or simply aiming for peace through small changes, listening to this 30 minute enlightening and honest conversation is a great place to start.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✨Mindset shifts to embrace growth and possibility in 2025
✨ Simple ways to reflect on the good moments rather than allowing self spiral.
✨ How the impact of loss of elderly loved ones can inspire living with more purpose and intention in midlife
✨ The impact of making space not only for yourself but for those you care about and as always...
✨ ...The power of conversation
Tune in for inspiration, practical tips, and the motivation to make this your best year yet!
Let’s start the year strong together! Press play now.
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As the calendar turns, it’s the perfect time to hit the refresh button on our mindset.
In this episode, Michelle and Patrick reflect on the wins that brightened last year, their lessons learned including detaching from outcomes, and looking for the good that comes from disappointment.
Whether you're chasing big goals in 2025 or simply aiming for peace through small changes, listening to this 30 minute enlightening and honest conversation is a great place to start.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✨Mindset shifts to embrace growth and possibility in 2025
✨ Simple ways to reflect on the good moments rather than allowing self spiral.
✨ How the impact of loss of elderly loved ones can inspire living with more purpose and intention in midlife
✨ The impact of making space not only for yourself but for those you care about and as always...
✨ ...The power of conversation
Tune in for inspiration, practical tips, and the motivation to make this your best year yet!
Let’s start the year strong together! Press play now.
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In this episode Michelle and Patrick demystify the “wow” factor that surrounds the idea of running and finishing a marathon in midlife.
Patrick reflects on his recent experience of training for and completing the 2024 Dublin marathon.
Topics include:-
Patrick’s one and only previous marathon experience at 18 (exactly 40 years ago)Why Dublin and why Marie Curie, his chosen charity;The unexpected mindset impact of donations;The simplicity of his training plan, including strength training, recovery and nutritionThe mindset benefits of being an “older” runnerThe importance of supporting and encouraging each other to keep fit as we age…and celebrating the challenge you set for yourself no matter how big or smallMichelle and Patrick wish to thank everyone who supported Patrick whether verbally or via donations which totalled over £1,500 and, for those interested, Patrick’s time was 3 hours 44 mins, just 10 minutes longer than his marathon time when 18 years old...
If you have a challenge at the back of your mind we hope this chat will inspire you to take that small step towards achieving your goal, no matter how old you are.
Let’s talk on to walk on with Patrick and Michelle and see where it leads…
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#dublinmarathon #midlifeto100 #midliferunner #midlifepodcast #midlifeconversations #midlifecouple #midlifemindset #midlifefitness #lifeafter50 #midlife #midlifewellness #marathontips
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In this episode Michelle and Patrick demystify the “wow” factor that surrounds the idea of running and finishing a marathon in midlife.
Patrick reflects on his recent experience of training for and completing the 2024 Dublin marathon.
Topics include:-
Patrick’s one and only previous marathon experience at 18 (exactly 40 years ago)Why Dublin and why Marie Curie, his chosen charity;The unexpected mindset impact of donations;The simplicity of his training plan, including strength training, recovery and nutritionThe mindset benefits of being an “older” runnerThe importance of supporting and encouraging each other to keep fit as we age…and celebrating the challenge you set for yourself no matter how big or smallMichelle and Patrick wish to thank everyone who supported Patrick whether verbally or via donations which totalled over £1,500 and, for those interested, Patrick’s time was 3 hours 44 mins, just 10 minutes longer than his marathon time when 18 years old...
If you have a challenge at the back of your mind we hope this chat will inspire you to take that small step towards achieving your goal, no matter how old you are.
Let’s talk on to walk on with Patrick and Michelle and see where it leads…
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#dublinmarathon #midlifeto100 #midliferunner #midlifepodcast #midlifeconversations #midlifecouple #midlifemindset #midlifefitness #lifeafter50 #midlife #midlifewellness #marathontips
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Have you ever felt the need to pause a friendship but haven't felt brave enough to do so?
One of the benefits of getting older is not only do you become wiser but you also become a bit braver.
In this episode, Michelle and Patrick talk openly about their own #midlifemindset and #midlifefriendship experiences. Topics include:-
protecting our time and energy the positive impact of "friend cleansing" accepting that not everyone in your life is a friend for life andthe importance of being open to attracting new friendships in midlifeSo, let’s talk on to walk on into #midlifefriendships and let’s see where it leads…
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#midlifepodcast #midlifeconversations #midlifecouple #midlifemindset #midlifefriendships #friendcleanse
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Have you ever felt the need to pause a friendship but haven't felt brave enough to do so?
One of the benefits of getting older is not only do you become wiser but you also become a bit braver.
In this episode, Michelle and Patrick talk openly about their own #midlifemindset and #midlifefriendship experiences. Topics include:-
protecting our time and energy the positive impact of "friend cleansing" accepting that not everyone in your life is a friend for life andthe importance of being open to attracting new friendships in midlifeSo, let’s talk on to walk on into #midlifefriendships and let’s see where it leads…
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#midlifepodcast #midlifeconversations #midlifecouple #midlifemindset #midlifefriendships #friendcleanse
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What does the term "Midlife Crisis" mean to you? Are you going through one or been through one? Is it something we all go through as we navigate midlife?
Midlife is a time when we have increased responsibilities and can become overwhelmed with decisions whilst often distracted with other people’s problems. We also begin to question the life choices we’ve made.
Patrick and Michelle discuss their different interpretations on the midlife crisis label and offer tips on what has worked for them including, how to ignore inevitable judgmental eye-rolls and Michelle’s approach to the topic with her coaching clients.
This episode puts a fresh perspective on the cliches and stereotypes that surround the term midlife crisis.
So let's "talk on to walk on" and let’s see where it leads....
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What does the term "Midlife Crisis" mean to you? Are you going through one or been through one? Is it something we all go through as we navigate midlife?
Midlife is a time when we have increased responsibilities and can become overwhelmed with decisions whilst often distracted with other people’s problems. We also begin to question the life choices we’ve made.
Patrick and Michelle discuss their different interpretations on the midlife crisis label and offer tips on what has worked for them including, how to ignore inevitable judgmental eye-rolls and Michelle’s approach to the topic with her coaching clients.
This episode puts a fresh perspective on the cliches and stereotypes that surround the term midlife crisis.
So let's "talk on to walk on" and let’s see where it leads....
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Do you ever take the time to stop for a minute, and think about the last few weeks or months and what’s happened in your life or more precisely what you’ve achieved?
There are no rules with timing and we can be rubbish at remembering but we want to get better and help you do the same.
So this is our offering based on the first half of 2024. To help us add value we’ve linked our reflections to Patrick’s Midlife to 100 life pillars that he’s chosen as key to living a long and healthy life. They are:- physical health, mental wellness, sleep, nutrition and social interaction/relationships.
We discuss how we’ve stayed connected with family and old friends, both at home and abroad; we reflect on some personal achievements and how the simple things in life, like gardening, dogs and sleep keep us sane in our busy world.
So have a listen and then take a minute to think about what you’ve achieved during the first half of the year. We promise you’ll be pleasantly surprised plus it will help generate thoughts and ideas as to your plans for the year ahead.
So let’s ‘talk on to walk on’ and see where it leads…
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Do you ever take the time to stop for a minute, and think about the last few weeks or months and what’s happened in your life or more precisely what you’ve achieved?
There are no rules with timing and we can be rubbish at remembering but we want to get better and help you do the same.
So this is our offering based on the first half of 2024. To help us add value we’ve linked our reflections to Patrick’s Midlife to 100 life pillars that he’s chosen as key to living a long and healthy life. They are:- physical health, mental wellness, sleep, nutrition and social interaction/relationships.
We discuss how we’ve stayed connected with family and old friends, both at home and abroad; we reflect on some personal achievements and how the simple things in life, like gardening, dogs and sleep keep us sane in our busy world.
So have a listen and then take a minute to think about what you’ve achieved during the first half of the year. We promise you’ll be pleasantly surprised plus it will help generate thoughts and ideas as to your plans for the year ahead.
So let’s ‘talk on to walk on’ and see where it leads…
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IttyBit has created software that simplifies the handling of rich media in applications, providing developers with easy ways to upload, store, transform, and extract data from video, audio, and image files, while ensuring compatibility across different formats and browsers. They have built a media intelligence engine which helps developers to add uploads in minutes, to extract rich data from files, and to deliver media at 10x lower cost.
As well as detailing the unique elements of the Ittybit offer, Paul talks about: -
· Dropping out of university to start, scale and sell his YouTube coaching channel
· His love of travel and his time in Silicon Valley being exposed to people who were "better than him" and thought "bigger than him”
· His socialist values; how he is driven to grow to give back to society
· The importance of a cofounder and community so you're not doing it all alone
· How his 18 month old son, Finn, makes him appreciate the use of his time and energy
· His love of Elon Musk and why...
Following a competitive process, Ittybit completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and are currently fundraising for their next phase of growth.
For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process go to www.balticventures.uk and for Ittybit see www.ittybit.com
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On average the UK spends £27bn on clothes, sends 300,000 tonnes of clothes to landfill each year, when it is believed 95% of those garments could be re-worn or upcycled.
Birl is making resale easy and profitable for purpose-driven brands by offering a single button on a brand’s product display page to allow customers to trade in and receive credits to purchase new products whilst then handling the logistics, resale & recycling of all trade-ins on the brand’s behalf (think Klarna, but a force for good).
Our conversation with Peter Lydon, co-founder, includes:-
· how he has already secured Birl's first fashion brands to offer the trade-in process to customers.
· The opportunities and frustrations of being a tech disruptor in the fashion sector
· Who he turns to when he has a wobble
· How, as an adopted Scouser, he is now giving back.
· how the power of the collective, rather than going alone, can help you go further.
· his unique working routine as he juggles work and family life (believe us, it is quite unique!)
· "Don't just take the money": Why aligning values and morals are important for co-founder and investor relationships to thrive.
Following a competitive process, Birl has completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and is currently fundraising for its next phase of growth.
For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process or to seek information about investor opportunities go to www.balticventures.uk and for Birl go to http://www.wearebirl.com/
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Cubode is working towards a world where everyone is empowered to harness data.
It is doing that by turning code from a privilege to an accessible commodity. Just like Canva has democratised design, without having to hire a full creative team, Cubode is democratising the harnessing of data using AI, without having to hire a team of coders. Cubode makes the extraction, processing and analysing of data simple and effortless. No technical expertise needed.
Rebeca Garcia, co-founder, is passionate about what she has created. As well as explaining how Cubode offers a unique non-technical alternative to coding, she also shares:
· her views on under-represented female role models as founders or investors in the tech start-up sector
· why making an impact, rather than only aspiring to do so, is something worth celebrating
· her realisation that setting out a vision and reinforcing it is critical
· the story of her parent's business going bankrupt when she was a teenager and how that shaped who she is
· her decision to turn down a place at university and to move to London instead despite not speaking any English and...
· ...why she is not afraid of losing everything.
Following a competitive process, Cubode completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and are currently fundraising for their next phase of growth.
For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process go to www.balticventures.uk and for Cubode see www.cubode.com
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In the second part of “Start up Stories” in partnership with Baltic Ventures, Talk on to Walk on is once again delighted to share a conversational insight into the mindsets of impressive entrepreneurs.
Rebeca Garcia - Cubode who are making coding and data analysis more accessible to small and medium sized companies
Peter Lydon - Birl tackling the environmental impact of the fashion industry by allowing customers to trade in used clothing for credit on their favourite brand websites.
Paul Williams - Ittybit has created software that tackles problems such as uploading, storing, and converting video, audio and image files at a massively reduced cost.
Even if you think their business idea may not be directly relevant to you, their stories and mindset insights are definitely for everyone.
You will also get to see our passion for business and why we have invested in the Baltic Ventures tech accelerator and how the power of conversation and community, created at Baltic Ventures has collectively provided these founders the courage and confidence to walk on towards their dreams.
if you love what you hear and want to learn more about becoming an investor or applying for the next Baltic Ventures cohort go www.balticventures.uk
If you want to learn more or connect with any of the brilliant businesses featured in this series all details are in the shownotes for each episode.
We’re proud to be playing a small part in the journey of these fabulous founders so let’s talk on to walk on with Rebeca, Peter and Paul and let’s see where it leads.
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While the UK is in an energy crisis characterised by soaring energy prices, Heatio is making clean energy affordable and accessible to all.
Sharing his why and how his young business has recently partnered with EoN, Heatio’s Chief Commercial Officer, Thomas Farquhar brilliantly shares his entrepreneurial journey and reflections which include:-
· why he doesn't describe himself as an entrepreneur
· why bootstrapping a start-up has helped build a strong foundation
· the challenges of running a business whilst fundraising
· how he and his co-founder, Simon Roberts, trust each other implicitly
· his realisation that tunnel vision stopped him opening up
· lessons from his father and grandfather which have shaped his life and business ethos
Tom shares a great story with honesty and genuine reflection which will bring a smile alongside admiration.
Following a competitive process, Heatio have completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and are currently fundraising for their next phase of growth.
For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process or to seek information about investor opportunities go to www.balticventures.uk and for Heatio go to www.heatio.co.uk
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Everyone knows a child who struggles in school. CEO of Gaia Learning and TEDx speaker alongside her cofounder, Kirsten Coughtrie are personalising learning experiences for neurodivergent children worldwide.
Gaia Learning have created a global online school that supports neurodiverse children through personalised education, which parents and educators can monitor via a dashboard that provides insights into a child’s learning experience. The model leads to reduced anxiety, more personalised learning, and better overall learner experience.
Kate exudes passion when she shares her absolute belief that Gaia Learning will change the world of education and is incredibly honest about the realities of building a business.
Some of her highlight shares include:-
Her feelings when she realised that her daughter, Poppy was different from most other children and how mainstream education doesn't adequately cater for 20% of the population who are neuro-divergentWhy the world needs to understand the potential for online learning (which is not sitting your child in front of a computer for hours)How techniques such as using dinosaurs to teach maths and designing a dream house to teach English can revolutionise a child’s learning, confidence and creative thinking.How the Baltic Ventures Accelerator gave her headspace, a sense of community and an opportunity for meaningful conversationHow her early childhood traumatic events gave her an absolute belief that everything will be alrightWhat she has learnt in terms of accepting support from othersFollowing a competitive process, Gaia Learning have completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and are currently fundraising for their next phase of growth.
For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process or to seek information about investor opportunities go to www.balticventures.uk and for Gaia Learning go to www.gaialearning.co.uk
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Driven by a desire to address nutritional challenges faced in professional sports Dr Sam Impey, co-founded Hexis in 2018 alongside, David Dunne.
Hexis allows nutritionists, trainers, and sports organisations to predictively personalise the nutritional needs of their athletes.
Based on unique demands of workouts, lifestyle and goals the technology analyses dietary intake and provides feedback and data visualisations to help athletes fuel smarter, perform better and recover faster. The technology is trusted by some of the world's top sports nutritionists and has been used to power the performance of Olympic medalists and World Champions.
As well as detailing the unique elements of the Hexis offer, Sam talks about: -
· Transitioning from his accomplished academic environment into the uncertain and challenging world of starting and scaling a business
· How his scientific background helps him control overwhelm
· The importance of a complementary and motivational co-founder, Simon Roberts
· His inspirational mum who raised him alone
· How in spite of his dyslexia he gained a PhD and
· The book which provided him with a unique insight on leadership.
Following a competitive process, Hexis completed the Baltic Ventures Tech Accelerator 2023 programme and are currently fundraising for their next phase of growth.
For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process go to www.balticventures.uk and for Hexis see www.hexis.live
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Welcome to our business podcast series in partnership with Baltic Ventures in which Patrick and I are angel investors.
Regular listeners will know about our business backgrounds ranging from large corporates to start ups across multiple sectors.
Based on our passion for business and conversation, we’re calling this series “Start Up Stories”
Baltic Ventures is a Liverpool based flagship tech business accelerator and we are showcasing a selection of start up businesses chosen from over 200 applicants. Each were also awarded a £50,000 equity investment to turbo charge their business growth.
Each guest has their own unique story with many business and life lessons to share.
In these first three episodes you will be hearing from
· Dr Sam Impey from Hexis – developers of technology allowing athletes to predict and personalise their nutritional needs.
· Kate Longworth from Gaia Learning – a global online school that supports neurodiverse children through personalised education.
· Thomas Farquhar from Heatio a cleantech start-up that manages energy use in your home to cut your bills and carbon footprint.
These are seriously impressive and ambitious companies, so we are delighted to be sharing with you a conversational insight into what it takes to be a budding entrepreneur in 2024 and how the power of conversations and community, has given them the courage and confidence to walk on towards their dreams.
We’re proud to be playing a small part in the journey of these fabulous founders so let’s talk on to walk on with Sam, Kate and Tom and let’s see where it leads
If you want to learn more or connect with any of the brilliant businesses all details are in the shownotes.
For more details about the next Baltic Ventures 2024 application process or to seek information about investor opportunities go to www.balticventures.uk.
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