Midlife and Mental Health with Kylie Patchett

Midlife & Beyond with Jo Blackwell

Biologist and self care coach, Kylie Patchett and Jo talk about their experiences of midlife depression in this raw and honest discussion.
They touch on:
Shame and guilt
The role of Hormones
The role of Trauma
Trauma Responses
Depression as an invitation to heal old wounds
The dark side of resilience, bravery and strength
Redefining the roles we play in our own lives
The value of getting out of the head and into the body
Somatic practices, breath work and yoga
Mental Health First Aid
Reducing stigma
The Jim Carrey quote Kylie was thinking of is, I believe:
“Depression is your body saying f*ck you, I don’t want to be this character anymore, I don’t want to hold up this avatar that you’ve created in the world. It’s too much for me. You should think of the word ‘depressed’ as ‘deep rest.’ Your body needs to be depressed. It needs deep rest from the character that you’ve been trying to play.” Jim Carrey
Books mentioned:
“The Woman’s Brain” by Dr Sarah Mackay: https://amzn.to/44gPE3W
“The Second Spring, The Self Care Guide to Menopause” by Kate Coddrington: https://amzn.to/3PEdL7V
You can find Kylie here: https://www.kyliepatchett.com.au/
About this Podcast:
Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone and somewhat invisible. But what does this transition we are experiencing lead to?
I'm Jo Blackwell, a photographer, author and coach for women who want more from their lives post 50 and I'm here to remind you that if we manage our health and embrace it, growing older can lead to one of the greatest periods of growth and transformation of our lives.
My aim is to help women step into a starring role in their own lives - whatever that means to you. The Midlife Movement was created to change minds about midlife and growing older, one story at a time. Because we only become invisible when when we stop seeing ourselves.
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See The Midlife & Beyond section of my website for more information and resources to help you navigate change with less stress and more joy! www.joblackwell.co.uk