How To Be A Boss At Ageing
By Anniki Sommerville
‘How to Be a Boss at Ageing’ is the irreverent and funny podcast by Anniki Sommerville which tackles the question- who the heck am I now that I’m an ‘older’ woman? Each episode tackles a different issue, interviewing different female experts and focusing on how to combat falling out of love with your work, dealing with grief, coping with menopause and look okay without people saying things behind your back.
Latest episode
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Rural life, Mental Health and Writing with Rebecca Schiller
In this episode Anniki interviews Rebecca Schiller about her new book - Earthed and they talk about writing, rural life (and the myths around how idyllic it is) and mental health. Rebecca was diagnosed with ADHD there’s also an ad for Anniki… -
Why Do we Booze so Much? with Mandy Manners
In this episode Anniki interviews coach Mandy Manners about how our relationship with alcohol shifted during lockdown and many of us upped the ante. This doesn't have to represent a problem necessarily but if you feel that … -
How Play Can Set Us Free with Emma Worrollo
In this episode Anniki talks to Emma Worrollo about how we can be more playful. As we get older there can be a tendency to be a bit rigid in our mindset and to tell ourselves that we aren't playful or that it's silly. It's also common for ma… -
Here's How to Breathe with Jess Harrod
In this episode Anniki talks about breathing and breath work with Jessica Harrod who is an expert in this area. They discuss why we often pant and hold our breathe when we're busy and distracted and how this leads to anxiety/anger and a feel… -
Perimenopause Power with Maisie Hill
In this episode Anniki interviews Maisie Hill who has written a brilliant book all about perimenopause. The thing is it’s a subject that really needs demystifying as so many women don’t really understand what the difference is between menopa… -
Do the Hustle (No Please Don’t) with Gayle Haddock
In this episode Anniki speaks to Gayle Haddock about her role helping women feel more confident so they can develop their business ideas. The thing is starting your own business is really hard work and it pays to be cautious wh… -
Finding a Way Through Using Tarot with Alice Grist.
In this episode Anniki talks about tarot with Alice Grist and how we can use it to get guidance during challenging times. They also talk about how people can have negative experiences with Tarot which maybe switches them off. Alice specializ… -
Trauma, Grief & Addictive Behaviours with Kate Baily
In this episode Anniki interviews sobriety and wellbeing coach (and one half of Love Sober) Kate Baily about addiction and how it’s often linked back to trauma. They talk about how trauma is often relative, and what can seem ‘small’ to one p… -
Being Grateful for the Tiny Things with Kelly Ford
In this episode Anniki interviews broadcaster and comedienne Kelly Ford also known as ‘Book of Mum’ about surviving lockdown and learning to appreciate the small things. Kelly is heavily pregnant and about to have a baby and they talk about … -
Let Me Hear Your Body Talk with Jemma Thomas
In this episode Anniki interviews Jemma Thomas who runs The Hub- an online women’s exercise community. They discuss how movement can make you feel much better mentally and how you can snap out of seeing yourself as someone ‘who doesn’t exerc…