In mainstream media, midlife is often perceived as a time of crisis, but we know that, in reality, it is a powerful phase of transformation and renewal.
Menopause also can serve as a turning point—a moment to realign priorities, rediscover passions, and embrace spiritual growth. That’s why we love our popular Midlife Wisdom stage so much – it brings all of those wonderful things together in one place, presented by equally as wonderful teachers.
Read on to see how to embrace midlife rejuvenation with our 2025 London line-up– it’s going to be our best festival yet.
Find purpose and fulfilment in menopause
Embrace a holistic approach to thrive through your menopause. Le’Nise Brothers shows us how to best use food, movement and lifestyle changes to tackle any symptoms on the Saturday Yoga can empower you to soften, soothe, and manage the 36 menopause symptoms with greater ease and balance in SueYen’s session (also Saturday).
If you want to go a bit more woo-woo on your midlife wellbeing, find out how your second Saturn Return can help with Elisabeth Brooke on the Saturday afternoon.
Discover enhanced physical wellbeing
Slow and steady wins the race, right? On the Sunday, Nicola Jane Hobbs dispels the myth that relaxing is lazy and empowers you to rest without guilt and anxiety. On the Monday, Dr Gemma Newman is our leading voice on physical wellness as she leads us through five habits for your 'second spring' and on the Saturday, Kerrie-Anne Bradley shows us some desk and chair yoga to stay mobile while we work.
Maintain stronger relationships and social connections
Hands up if you feel stressed as part of the ‘sandwich generation’, which means we’re caring for our elderly parents at the same time as children or teens. Yep, us too. On Friday, catch Sophie Scott discussing caring for yourself while responsible for other generations, and on the Monday, don’t miss author Terri Apter discussing how to ‘grandparent’ better to get the most love out of your life. And as for your relationship with yourself? Learn to stop people-pleasing and recover from trauma with Michele Paradise on the Sunday.
Increase your resilience and adaptability
Anxiety can affect us all, but what if we used our midlife powers to turn worry into wisdom? Highland witch Lizzie Moult helps us do just that on the Friday. Rewild yourself out of your ‘good girl’ mentality with Samantha Redgrave’s powerful session too on Monday. and do some shadow work with Lauren and David Cronin from energy healing company HOST on the Friday
Prioritize holistic wellness
The emphasis on holistic health—encompassing physical, mental, and emotional well-being—is stronger than ever. Go on a journey to wellness with the healing power of homeopathy with Marcus Fernandez on the Sunday and Cara Wheatley-McGrain tells us how to have premium gut health using holistic practices, also on the Sunday.
Immerse yourself in mindful aging and longevity
A growing movement is challenging traditional ideas about aging. Join world-leading Face Yoga expert Danielle Collins for an uplifting and inspiring Face Yoga class on the Saturday and Shape Nicholé McGill-Higgins, the creator of Channel Your Inner Mistress™, helps us reclaim our sensuality and passion in midlife with some sensual practices as the penultimate performance of the show on the Monday.
Explore more midlife transformation at the Mind Body Spirit Festival
Discover even more tools and techniques to navigate midlife with empowerment at the Mind Body Spirit Festival at Olympia London, Friday 23 - Monday 26 May 2025. Find talks from leading experts on midlife transformation and connect with a supportive and inspiring community.
