The Later Bloomer
Hi, I’m The Later Bloomer — talker, storyteller, serial coffee drinker, and passionate believer that it’s never too late to hit reset. I started this podcast because I’ve lived through a few plot twists (OK... maybe more than a few), and I figured — why not share them and help someone else feel less alone? I’m here to lift you up, make you laugh, maybe cry a bit (in a good way), and remind you that blooming later is still blooming beautifully.
Episodes
In this episode, I share 5 powerful reasons why starting over at 50+ is a true superpower—plus a few heartfelt Later Bloomer tips to help you take your next brave step.
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Think turning 50 means slowing down? Think again!
In this episode, I dive into the unexpected perks of hitting the big 5-0. From fashion freedom and rediscovering hobbies to the joys of saying "no" without guilt, it's all about embracing this fabulous chapter with laughter and love.
Join me for a light-hearted chat that proves life after 50 is just the beginning of the best years yet.
In this episode, I share the raw and real story of my gastric sleeve surgery — from the emotional rollercoaster that led me there to losing 11 stone, facing grief, and bouncing back after setbacks. If you’ve ever struggled with weight, mental health, or starting over, this one’s for you.
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Welcome to The Later Bloomer, where nothing’s off-limits – especially when it comes to menopause. In this episode, I’m talking all things hot flushes, rogue chin hairs, leaking when you laugh, and yes… vaginal dryness (I said it, and I meant it).
From surviving periods, pregnancies, and sleepless nights with babies – now we get mood swings and a sudden obsession with room temperature. Cheers, hormones!
Join me, Victoria, for a no-f...
Forget the red sports car and questionable tattoos—this isn’t a meltdown, it’s a makeover! In this episode of The Later Bloomer, we’re throwing confetti at our confidence, embracing laugh lines like they’re life trophies, and proving that over 50 isn’t the beginning of the end—it’s the beginning of “Hell YES.”
From hot flashes to hotter dreams, we’re swapping crisis for comeback, Botox for boldness, and saying goodbye to anyone who...
In this episode, I sit down with the fabulous Sarah Beara to chat all things Italy — from dreamy villages and endless pasta to the kind of moments that make you pause and breathe it all in.
We also dive into how life in her 50s has completely shifted her outlook — less rush, more joy, and a whole lot of saying “yes” to herself.
Get ready for laughs, inspiration, and a touch of la dolce vita!
She didn’t start running until midlife—and now she’s conquered Two Full Marathons, and Two Half Marathons, has a cat called Fat Alan (who’s a total nob head), and spends her Saturdays laughing and sweating with her Sole Sisters.
In this episode of The Later Bloomer, we chat with the wonderfully down-to-earth Melody Gill—53, mum of two, teaching assistant, Oriflame rep, runner, and all-round legend. We dive into life over 50, findin...
In this eye-opening and hilariously honest episode of The Later Bloomer, Victoria chats with the fabulous Lady P—a TikTok sensation who was recently been diagnosed with ADHD in her 50s. From childhood chaos to adult epiphanies, we talk all things neurodivergence, dating as an ADHD girlie, and how to handle life when your brain just won’t play ball.
Expect laughter, real talk, a few tangents (obviously), and plenty of “aha” moments....
She’s 66, dating, and 19 books deep into a killer career—number 20 is on the way, and it’s her first comedy! In this episode, Victoria chats with the unstoppable Jacky Rom: crime writer, podcaster, and woman who proves reinvention has no age limit. From Makeup to Murder to viral moments (yes, including the dick pic Ofcom won’t let her talk about), Jacky spills all on writing, romance, and starting over later in life—with lipstick a...
In this inspiring episode of The Later Bloomer, we’re joined by the fabulous Rachel — a TikTok star who proves that life after 50 is just getting started. From bravely facing breast cancer to showing up online in full glam and full truth, Rachel shares her journey of healing, humour, and head-turning confidence.
We dive into her love for fashion, the power of a positive mindset, family life, dating (or not!), and how she’s embracin...
Welcome to The Sober Side of 50—a warm, honest, and empowering podcast for women who are embracing life, one clear-headed day at a time. Hosted by Me Victoria and chatting to a mum who traded wine for wellness and discovered that her 50s are the most joyful, meaningful years yet. Join us for real conversations about sobriety, motherhood, menopause, mindset shifts, and second chances. Whether you're already alcohol-free or just sob...
What happens when life as you know it suddenly ends? When grief knocks the wind out of you, and the future you imagined disappears?
In this powerful episode of The Later Bloomer, Victoria sits down with Treva—an extraordinary woman from the USA who turned unimaginable loss into a mission to heal others. At 50, Treva didn’t collapse under the weight of grief. She rebuilt. She rewrote her life story.
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