Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster
Redundancy. Maternity leave. Perimenopause. Menopause. Illness. Caring for ageing parents.
Sound familiar?
If you're a woman in midlife, chances are you've faced one - or several - of these life transitions. And somewhere along the way, you may have pressed pause on your career… your confidence… or even your sense of direction.
But what if this chapter isn’t the end of your story—what if it’s the moment you learn to be brave?
Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster is a powerful solo podcast that blends real-life insight with the neuroscience of courage, confidence, and change.
Each episode unpacks what’s really happening in your brain when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid to move forward—and shows you how to work with your brain, not against it.
You’ll learn how to:
- Rebuild confidence after a setback
- Take action even when fear is loud
- Break free from overthinking and self-doubt
- Navigate change with clarity and resilience
- Redefine success on your own terms
Whether you're returning to work, starting something new, or simply trying to figure out what’s next, this podcast will give you the tools - and the courage - to move forward.
Because bravery isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build.
And this is where it begins.
Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster
E266｜Do you feel lost at 50? Eleanor Mills did
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Hands up if you’ve been through any of these:
✅ Redundancy
✅ Bereavement
✅ Divorce
✅ Caring for elderly parents
✅ Chronic illness
✅ Menopause
✅ Abuse
✅ Raising tricky teenagers
Chances are, you’ve just ticked a few boxes and maybe you’re still feeling the aftershocks.
Here’s the thing: By the time women hit 50, more than half have faced at least five major life upheavals. And let’s be real – these “Horsemen of the Midlife Apocalypse” rarely arrive one at a time. Instead, they create a maelstrom that throws everything off course.
That’s exactly what happened to Eleanor Mills. After a dazzling 25-year career at The Times and The Sunday Times, she was made redundant, and it hit like a wrecking ball, completely knocking the stuffing out of her.
But with no map and no signposts for what should come next, Eleanor flipped the script.
She decided to be the change she wanted to see and created Noon – a thriving community for what Eleanor calls ‘Queenagers’ – women in midlife who are ready to seize the next chapter of growth.
Today, she’s on a mission to prove that this stage of life isn’t a crisis; it’s a chrysalis
Here's why you should tune in
Eleanor’s story will definitely hit home – but she’s also bringing the warmth, wisdom and straight-talking advice that can change how you see your future.
So, whether you’ve just been sideswiped by change or you’re ready to embrace what’s next, this is an episode to pop on your playlist and return to time and time again. ▶️▶️▶️
Key moments to listen out for:
[01:21] Creating a map for the next chapter of your life.
[05:37] You have more value than you think.
[09:21] From redundancy to building a community.
[14:55] Eleanor’s advice for senior leaders.
[19:39] Why you should paddle your own canoe.
[27:58] Joy’s shocking redundancy story.
[30:48] A call out to women in positions of power.
[35:00] The untapped power of women in midlife right now.
🎯 Are you a Queenager looking for your tribe?
Join Noon.org.uk and step into your best chapter yet.
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