The Beth Goodrham Podcast - Lifestyle & Health for Women – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Have you ever wondered why anyone would willingly submerge themselves in freezing cold water? I’ll admit, I used to think it sounded like absolute torture — but after trying cold plunges and speaking with enthusiasts, I’m hooked!

Learn how cold plunges and ice baths help midlife women reduce inflammation, lift mood, and feel truly alive — all from the comfort of home.

In this episode, I share why this icy ritual isn’t punishment — it’s a shortcut to feeling revitalized, easing aches, and calming your mind. I’ll walk you through the benefits of cold plunges and ice baths for midlife women, my personal step-by-step routine, and tips to get started safely at home. Plus, I’ve got a free guide to help you take your first plunge without the guesswork.

Whether you’re curious about cold water dipping, ice baths, or just looking for a natural way to boost energy and reduce stress, this episode is for you. And no swimming is required!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How cold plunges and ice baths can instantly revitalize your energy and lift your mood.
• Why cold water dipping is a natural tool to ease muscle aches, inflammation, and joint pain.
• How cold plunges can reduce anxiety, improve mental resilience, and even feel meditative.
• My personal cold plunge routine, including gear, timing, and practical tips for beginners.
• How to safely incorporate ice baths at home — no lake or swimming skills required!

Why Cold Plunges and Ice Baths Are So Powerful for Midlife Women:

1. Boost Energy Naturally – The release of endorphins, serotonin, oxytocin, and dopamine leaves you feeling euphoric and ready for the day.
2. Ease Aches and Inflammation – Cold water works like an ice pack for your muscles, reducing soreness and joint pain.
3. Calm the Mind – Deep controlled breathing and the immersive nature of the plunge can reduce anxiety and stress.
4. Build Resilience – Over time, cold plunges help you handle everyday stress with more ease and mental clarity.

Equipment You Might Need:

• Cold plunge tub or ice bath (outdoor or indoor; even a regular bath can work)
• Neoprene gloves and boots
• Swimwear or a comfortable swimsuit
• Hat to retain body heat
• Towel, shower, and warm layers

Free Guide:

If you’re ready to try a cold plunge but want a little guidance, I’ve put together a free step-by-step guide, including recommended gear and tips to make your first experience safe and enjoyable. Download it via the link in the show notes.

Final Thoughts:

Cold water plunging might seem intimidating at first, but once you understand the benefits, it becomes something to look forward to, whether it’s a morning energy boost or an evening moment of calm. This simple practice can have a powerful impact on your mind, body, and overall wellness — and you don’t need to be a swimmer or leave your home.

Helpful Links:

• Cold Water Plunge Blog Post The Benefits & How To Get Started
  – photos and context for my routine
• Lumi Pod Ice Bath
  – my recommended home plunge tub. Get 10% off with the code BETHGOODRHAMSTYLIST at checkout with a minimum spend of £89
• Free Step-by-Step Cold Plunge Guide
  – safe tips to get started
• Podcast Episode On Why Saunas Are the Midlife Woman's Health Secret- an alternative to cold dipping!

5 Health Metrics Every Midlife Woman Should Track (No Scales Required!)

Episode Summary
Most women have spent years focusing on the number on the scale, believing it defines their health. In this episode, I’m sharing the five key health metrics I track that truly matter for women in midlife — and none of them involve weight. From sleep quality to blood pressure, blood glucose, resting heart rate, and cholesterol, these simple and affordable measurements provide deep insight into your body and can help prevent long-term health issues.

I dive into why each metric is important, how to track them in a way that fits your lifestyle, and actionable tips to improve them naturally. You’ll learn how sleep affects hormone balance and energy, how to monitor your heart health without stress, and why cholesterol and blood glucose tracking is essential for women going through perimenopause and menopause. By the end of this episode, you’ll know which numbers to focus on and how to take control of your health in a realistic, empowering way.

Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, manage stress, or simply feel better in your body, this episode is packed with practical advice for midlife women prioritizing their health and lifestyle.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the scale isn’t the best measure of health and what metrics matter more.
• How to track sleep, heart rate, blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol effectively.
• Simple lifestyle tweaks to improve each metric naturally.
• How these metrics become increasingly important for women in midlife.
• Ways to track your health without stress or overwhelm.

Hi and welcome to episode 5 of this 5/5/5 mini series that I created to help people feel less alone, to bring a smile to their face and to bring some joy to their day. 

Our minds can often be a lonely place. In sharing five thoughts that I think only I think, I wanted to de-mystify how our minds work and how in reality, there are probably lots of people with the same thoughts as you - you just don't realise it - and that can be horribly isolating. 

So join me as I share my five thoughts. Even if you don't identify with them exactly, hopefully they will help to paint a picture for you which feels a little more rosy! 

Welcome to Episode 4 of this 5 day mini series which is designed to help you to feel totally sorted about yourself and your life.

During these 5 episodes I will be giving you the opportunity to listen to the inner most workings of my mind with the hope that you may think to yourself "Oh, so I'm not alone in thinking and feeling this." Or even better "Wow, I am totally sorted and she totally IS NOT!"

Come and join me as I journey through five things I'm rubbish at, five things I'm good at (I say that with the lighest of touches!) my five greatest fears, five daily spiritual practices that I follow and five thoughts I think only I think!

Feel free to come and find me on Instagram at bethgoodrham and drop me a message there. I'd love to hear from you!

I've also got a website HERE with lots of free resources and information about the coaching programmes and courses that I have available.

And remember, if you're in the market for some new knickers I have a 20% discount off at Stripe & Stare with the code BGOOD20 and I have a 15% discount with Baukjen at BGSTYLIST 15. 

Thank you so much for joining me! If there's anyone you know who you think might like to take a listen too, please share a Friend In Your Ear with them. 

Beth x

Welcome to Episode 3 of this 5 day mini series which is designed to help you to feel totally sorted about yourself and your life.

During these 5 episodes I will be giving you the opportunity to listen to the inner most workings of my mind with the hope that you may think to yourself "Oh, so I'm not alone in thinking and feeling this." Or even better "Wow, I am totally sorted and she totally IS NOT!"

Come and join me as I journey through five things I'm rubbish at, five things I'm good at (I say that with the lighest of touches!) my five greatest fears, five daily spiritual practices that I follow and five thoughts I think only I think!

Feel free to come and find me on Instagram at bethgoodrham and drop me a message there. I'd love to hear from you!

I've also got a website HERE with lots of free resources and information about the coaching programmes and courses that I have available.

And remember, if you're in the market for some new knickers I have a 20% discount off at Stripe & Stare with the code BGOOD20 and I have a 15% discount with Baukjen at BGSTYLIST 15. 

Thank you so much for joining me! If there's anyone you know who you think might like to take a listen too, please share a Friend In Your Ear with them. 

Beth x

Welcome to Episode 2 of this 5 day mini series which is designed to help you to feel totally sorted about yourself and your life.

During these 5 episodes I will be giving you the opportunity to listen to the inner most workings of my mind with the hope that you may think to yourself "Oh, so I'm not alone in thinking and feeling this." Or even better "Wow, I am totally sorted and she totally IS NOT!"

Come and join me as I journey through five things I'm rubbish at, five things I'm good at (I say that with the lighest of touches!) my five greatest fears, five daily spiritual practices that I follow and five thoughts I think only I think!

Resources I referred to in the episode:

Listen - How To Find The Words For Tender Conversations
Chambers & Beau Jewellery

Feel free to come and find me on Instagram at bethgoodrham and drop me a message there. I'd love to hear from you!

I've also got a website HERE with lots of free resources and information about the coaching programmes and courses that I have available.

And remember, if you're in the market for some new knickers I have a 20% discount off at Stripe & Stare with the code BGOOD20 and I have a 15% discount with Baukjen at BGSTYLIST 15. 

Thank you so much for joining me! If there's anyone you know who you think might like to take a listen too, please share a Friend In Your Ear with them. 

Beth x

Welcome to Episode 1 of this 5 day mini series which is designed to help you to feel totally sorted about yourself and your life.

Over the next 5 episodes I will be giving you the opportunity to listen to the inner most workings of my mind with the hope that you may think to yourself "Oh, so I'm not alone in thinking and feeling this." Or even better "Wow, I am totally sorted and she totally IS NOT!"

Come and join me as I journey through five things I'm rubbish at, five things I'm good at (I say that with the lighest of touches!) my five greatest fears, five daily spiritual practices that I follow and five thoughts I think only I think!

Feel free to come and find me on Instagram at bethgoodrham and drop me a message there. I'd love to hear from you!

I've also got a website HERE with lots of free resources and information about the coaching programmes and courses that I have available. 

And remember, if you're in the market for some new knickers I have a 20% discount off at Stripe & Stare with the code BGOOD20 and I have a 15% discount with Baukjen at BGSTYLIST 15. 

Thank you so much for joining me! If there's anyone you know who you think might like to take a listen too, please share a Friend In Your Ear with them. 

Beth x

Hello! Come and join us this week as we meander through:

•  the joys of having passport photos taken in your 50s
•  what it means to be authentic
•  a story about dating after divorce
• how its possible to succeed in an exam by getting more than half of it wrong and
• Beth shares details of the upcoming day retreat she's holding. 

We hope that you enjoy the ride as we take left turns and wrong turns, get ourselves stuck in cul-de-sacs and come out the other side laughing.

Resources referred to in today's episode:

For information about Beth & Mandy's "Set Fire To Your Sh*t" Day Retreat on Friday 23rd February 2024 which runs from 10am to 5pm just CLICK HERE  


Where to find us:

Come and find Beth on Instagram at bethgoodrham or at her website www.bethgoodrham.com

To find Libby, head to LibbyHubbard1 on Instagram

Building resilience, going on retreat, enjoying 1980s fashion, diary disasters and, of course, more TV recommendations

We dive deep pretty quickly in this episode and talk about building resilience in the tough times; what it looks like when we are in the tough times; what it looks like when our friends and loved ones are in those times; and overcoming our urge to rescue people we love who are struggling and instead joining them in the struggle.  But as ever we don’t stay in the deep waters for too long but come up to the shallows to ponder frilly collars and cuffs, Libby’s diary disasters and the joy of Netflix’s Chesapeake Shores

 
Resources Referred To In The Episode - and where to find us! 

To get a 15% off at Baukjen use the code BGSTYLIST15

Listen by Kathryn Mannix

The marvellous Suzie at Artisan Epicurean if you are in the Birmingham area

Come and say hi to Beth on Instagram over at BethGoodrham

Head over Beth’s website at www.bethgoodrham.com and you can find her YouTube Channel HERE

 And you can find Libby on Instagram HERE

Do you find shifting gear after Christmas & the New Year Challenging? Grown up children head back to their lives and the hall is bare without their shoes. It's like taking a cold bath - a shock to the system - and then just as you get used to it, back they pop!

In this episode we're talking about how proprietorial we've become over our kitchens and laundry rooms, trips to Brandy Melville with the teens (if you've not been there yet you must go - not!) what revision for mock exams looks like these days (it's VERY different to the 80s) and crushes on Ian Hislop & Gary Barlow.

To get a 20% discout at Stripe & Stare use the code BGOOD20.
Come and say hi to Beth on Instagram over at BethGoodrham
Head over to Beth's website HERE and her YouTube Channel HERE
And you can find Libby on Instagram HERE

See you next week! 

Beth & Lib