Marianne is joined by the hilarious and insightful Marie Thom. Marie is a self-described big knickers wearer, frantic chin plucker, gin lover, and muffin-top fighter who worships at the altar of the incontinence liner. Beyond her humorous self-description, Marie is the brilliant mind behind the popular Facebook page, Midlife Dramas in Pyjamas, and a published writer in Good Housekeeping, Best, and Menopause Life Magazine.Marie’s journey started with a simple goal: to make women laugh and feel less alone during the tumultuous ride of menopause. What began as a funny blog on Facebook has evolved into a supportive community and a platform for Marie to speak out about midlife and menopause. Episode Highlights:Marie’s Backstory: Discover what inspired Marie to start her blog and Facebook group, Midlife Dramas in Pyjamas. Learn about her mission to bring laughter and connection to women navigating menopause.Finding Comedy in Menopause: Marie talks about the importance of humor in dealing with the challenges of midlife and menopause, and how it helps to build a supportive community.The Importance of a Cheerleading Squad: Explore why having a tribe is essential for women, especially during midlife, and how it can make a significant difference in one's journey.Collaboration and Community: Marie shares insights into her work with Sarah Stenton and Yvonne Vincent, and the impact of these collaborations on her work and community. Feeling Invisible in Midlife: Discuss the concept of invisibility that many women feel during midlife and why it’s crucial to push back against it.Taking the Leap in Midlife: Marie talks about the brave steps she has taken in midlife, from dancing to getting published and speaking at Pause Live in London.Resources Mentioned:Midlife Dramas in Pyjamas Facebook PageMarie Thom's Articles on Good HousekeepingPause Live in LondonConnect with Marie Thom:Facebook: Midlife Dramas in PyjamasInstagram: @M Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...