We are only as energetic and joyful as what our bodies absorb and process. That’s the philosophy of Claire and James Davis, aka the Midlife Mentors. This married duo, who are based in London and Ibiza, are midlife health and happiness experts who help their clients over 40 boost their energy, longevity and quality of life. They also happen to be two of the most inspiring—dare I say, adorable—people I’ve ever met, and their positive energy is contagious.
Claire and James say that one’s biological age is not the same as their chronological age, a notion that’s backed by science. Thanks to what we now understand about nutrition, fitness and psychology, we are all capable of living healthy, vital and vibrant lives well into old age.
During our energizing chat, we discuss:
- The mind/body connection and how our emotions affect our health
- How to avoid the vicious cycle of hormone imbalance/weight gain/dieting/cravings/stress eating that’s so common in midlife
- The foods we should eat to stay healthy and vibrant—and why Claire calls sugar “the devil”
- How males over 40 experience a menopause (technically called andropause) with hormonal symptoms that are similar to women’s
- How we can talk to our life partners about what our bodies are going through, in order to improve our relationships
- The best way to exercise to stay biologically young
James and Claire have a philosophy that’s similar to More Beautiful’s: that midlife is a time when we gain so much, even though our culture keeps telling us what we’re losing. Listen to this powerful episode now by hitting the play button above.
Claire and James Davis are the husband and wife team behind multi-award-winning coaching and fitness company The Midlife Mentors. Passionate about helping busy midlifers regain control of their bodies, minds and lives, Claire and James are the creators of the Midlife Method, a program that leverages their training in hormones, psychology, nutrition, personal training, stress management and coaching to ensure clients get lasting results.
Hailing from London and Ibiza, Spain, where they host wellness retreats, Claire and James are both certified life coaches, NLP practitioners, and menopause practitioners. James, who has an MBA and a degree in applied psychology, is also a personal trainer, as well as a specialist in sports nutrition, hormone and gut health, and hypnotism. In addition to her aforementioned credentials, Claire is a personal trainer, nutritional adviser and stress management consultant.
Claire and James are also public speakers, co-authors of a bestselling book, and hosts of The Midlife Mentors Podcast. They may be reached via their website, or on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
This episode was edited by Ryan B. Jo.
