Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Just As Well, The Women's Health Podcast
Women's Health UK
Kate Rowe-Ham: Why Midlife Women Need Strength, Confidence & Community More Than Ever
59 minutes Posted Jun 23, 2026 at 4:00 am.
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Is midlife really a time to slow down—or could it be your strongest chapter yet?
In this episode of Just As Well, Claire Sanderson is joined by women's strength and longevity coach, bestselling author and podcast host Kate Rowe-Ham.
Fresh from completing both HYROX and the London Marathon, Kate shares why challenging herself physically has become about far more than fitness. Together, Claire and Kate discuss the realities of ageing, the importance of strength training, the power of community, and why women need to stop accepting the narrative that they become invisible after 40.
They also explore practical ways to improve health and wellbeing through movement, nutrition, mindset and recovery—without striving for perfection.
In this episode:
Why movement helps manage life's mental load
The benefits of strength training in midlife
What Kate learned from HYROX and marathon training
Why women need better representation as they age
The role of protein, fibre and recovery in longevity
How to break self-sabotaging habits
Why confidence and community are essential for thriving in midlife
A motivating and uplifting conversation for anyone who wants to age with strength, purpose and confidence. 
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