Liberté - Free to Be

About Liberté - Free to Be

Welcome to Liberté-Free to Be, hosted by Rachel Peru, join me as I share a fortnightly dose of midlife inspiration. Where you get to hear from some amazing people who are embracing life and breaking down midlife stereo types. Proving it’s never too late to find new passion and purpose. From health, happiness, mindset to menopause, reinvention to rebelling, no subject is off limits! Living a life of Liberté- Free to be! If you love listening to the podcast and I leave you feeling inspired then please feel free to how your support and Buy Me a Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RachelPeru1

Publisher

Rachel Peru

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Oct 2018

Latest episode

18 May 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 176 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   18 May 2026

   Menopause Uncovered: 10 Facts Every Woman Should Know with Claire Hurst

   Following last weeks conversation I invited Claire Hurst (https://www.instagram.com/therebalanceclinic) to delve even deeper. Claire is the founder of the Rebalance Academy (https://therebalanceclinic.com), providing professional support for practitioners and business. Claire shares her personal journey through menopause, explores the complexities of hormonal changes, and offers practical advice on managing menopause naturally. Discover how understanding your body can transform this life stage into a period of empowerment and self-discovery. Key topics Personal menopause journey Limitations of HRT and alternative approaches Neurological changes during menopause Lifestyle changes for menopause management The importance of education and awareness Resources- Rebalance Menopause Clinic - https://therebalanceclinic.com (https://therebalanceclinic.com) Claire Hurst on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therebalanceclinic (https://www.instagram.com/therebalanceclinic) Claire Hurst on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/therebalanceclinic (https://www.facebook.com/therebalanceclinic) This is last guest off this series and I can't believe that was my 160th interview. I'll be back in the Autumn but in the meantime ... Keep being fabulous Rachel x

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   11 May 2026

   Finding Yourself Again: Menopause, Confidence & Community with Emma Neville

   Menopause can feel like losing yourself, but what if it’s actually the start of finding who you really are? I’m joined by menopause coach Emma Neville, who shares her experience of early menopause following a diagnosis of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) at 40. We talk honestly about the shock, the grief, the loss of confidence and the moment things begin to shift. This is a conversation about understanding your body, letting go of guilt, and learning to put yourself back on the list. We Cover: Early menopause and recognising the signs The emotional impact and loss of identity HRT, myths, and making informed choices Simple daily habits to support your body Why community and connection matter Rebuilding confidence and self-trust Key Message You’re not broken. You’re evolving. And you don’t have to navigate this alone. Connect with Emma Instagram: @thisisme_emmaneville (https://www.instagram.com/emmanevillethisisme/) LinkedIn: Emma Neville – This Is Me (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-neville/)

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   18 Apr 2026

   How Following Your Passion Can Lead to Unexpected Success with Rachel Hill

   What makes someone wake up one morning and buy a model village? Rachel Hill is an entrepreneur, businesswoman, and owner of Bondville Model Village on the Yorkshire coast. She built her first business from the ground up, growing a childcare company over 16 years from just two children on roll to 4 separate sites with 800 families on roll and employing 85 staff.  She successfully sold it in 2023. Rachel is now the owner of Bondville, Yorkshires only Model Village, which she has brought back to life with creativity, storytelling, and a strong sense of community. Alongside running the village, Rachel is also a public speaker who shares her journey through business, resilience, and motherhood, including raising her son Tommy, who has a disability. Through her work and storytelling, Rachel speaks honestly about overcoming adversity, reinvention, and the experiences that shape who we are’ Key  topics ·      Career pivot at 45 to buy a model village ·      The importance of networking and community support ·      Overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt ·      Storytelling through the model village to share real stories ·      Balancing personal life, health, and entrepreneurship "Trust your gut and go for it." Rachel Hill's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachel_mary_hill/ Bondville Model Village on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@bondvillemodelvillage Bondville Model Village on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bondvillemodelvillage Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachel_mary_hill/ keywords women in business, career change, networking, model village, personal growth, overcoming self-doubt, entrepreneurship, passion, life pivot, storytelling

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings