Episode 138: Finding Your Tribe in Midlife with Helen from Primetime Women
If your social life looks “fine” but you still feel disconnected, you are not imagining it and you are not alone. We sit down with Helen, founder of Primetime Women, to talk about the quiet loneliness that can show up in midlife, especially after Covid nudged so much of life online. Screens help, but there is something irreplaceable about sitting with people, reading body language, sharing a hug, and feeling like you belong in the room.
We dig into identity in midlife and why so many women lose a sense of self after years of being the organiser, the caregiver, the steady one, the wife, the mother, the daughter, the support act. Add in perimenopause and menopause shifts, and confidence can wobble in surprising ways, from anxiety about going somewhere alone to second-guessing what used to feel effortless. Helen shares how connection circles create safety and momentum: you can come as you are, speak or stay quiet, and still be seen, heard, and included.
We also get practical about how adult friendships actually form and last. That means scheduling “me time” first, treating connection like a non-negotiable, and being brave enough to make the first move for a coffee. We talk friendship seasons, letting go of one-sided dynamics, and using boundaries to protect your energy from draining “energy vampire” conversations. You will leave with simple prompts to help you reconnect with who you want to be and the kind of people you want beside you.
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