In this reflective episode, Michelle and Patrick explore the lasting social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, five years on from the first lockdown.

With honesty, humour, and insight, they unpack how our communication habits have shifted and what we risk losing if we don’t reclaim the art of real conversation.

Key talking points are: -

🗓️ Looking Back: Five Years Since Lockdown A trip down memory lane to 2020 to those surreal months staying home adjusting to isolation.

💬 Has the Art of Conversation Declined? From Zoom meetings to Snapchat voice notes and self-service checkouts, is digital convenience leaving human interaction behind?

👥 Generational Divide

• Midlifers, found relief in slowing down, embracing the “permission to pause.”
• Gen Z and Alphas, however, spent formative years in isolation, missing out on key social development. Many young people now feel anxious about phone calls or unfamiliar conversations despite constant “chatting” online.
• Elderly impact of losing the power of simple interactions as a result of tech takeover.

💼 Changing Work Culture has the rise of tech replaced real, meaningful workplace connection? Hybrid models are here to stay but what did we lose and gain?

• Decline of spontaneous “watercooler chats” affecting collaboration, confidence, and creativity.
• Zoom fatigue & virtual frustration - Michelle and Patrick share personal experiences of disconnection and the limits of online communication.

🏙️ The New Normal the growth of co-working spaces and companies like Adidas doubling down on in-person culture, highlights our need for human contact.

👁️ Why Face-to-Face Still Matters

· The role of hospitality & performing arts: How real-world experiences shape communication skills and confidence in young people.

· Eye contact, body language, the magic of spontaneous moments can’t be replicated with social media "likes", emojis or voice notes.

📢 Call to Action: Intentional Interaction - Michelle and Patrick urge listeners to reconnect, make time for good conversation and actively seek out uplifting social connections. Stop putting off the coffee meetups, the catch-up calls, and those awkward but essential conversations.

Let's "Talk on to Walk on" with Michelle and Patrick and see where it leads...

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In this reflective episode, Michelle and Patrick explore the lasting social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, five years on from the first lockdown.

With honesty, humour, and insight, they unpack how our communication habits have shifted and what we risk losing if we don’t reclaim the art of real conversation.

Key talking points are: -

🗓️ Looking Back: Five Years Since Lockdown A trip down memory lane to 2020 to those surreal months staying home adjusting to isolation.

💬 Has the Art of Conversation Declined? From Zoom meetings to Snapchat voice notes and self-service checkouts, is digital convenience leaving human interaction behind?

👥 Generational Divide

• Midlifers, found relief in slowing down, embracing the “permission to pause.”
• Gen Z and Alphas, however, spent formative years in isolation, missing out on key social development. Many young people now feel anxious about phone calls or unfamiliar conversations despite constant “chatting” online.
• Elderly impact of losing the power of simple interactions as a result of tech takeover.

💼 Changing Work Culture has the rise of tech replaced real, meaningful workplace connection? Hybrid models are here to stay but what did we lose and gain?

• Decline of spontaneous “watercooler chats” affecting collaboration, confidence, and creativity.
• Zoom fatigue & virtual frustration - Michelle and Patrick share personal experiences of disconnection and the limits of online communication.

🏙️ The New Normal the growth of co-working spaces and companies like Adidas doubling down on in-person culture, highlights our need for human contact.

👁️ Why Face-to-Face Still Matters

· The role of hospitality & performing arts: How real-world experiences shape communication skills and confidence in young people.

· Eye contact, body language, the magic of spontaneous moments can’t be replicated with social media "likes", emojis or voice notes.

📢 Call to Action: Intentional Interaction - Michelle and Patrick urge listeners to reconnect, make time for good conversation and actively seek out uplifting social connections. Stop putting off the coffee meetups, the catch-up calls, and those awkward but essential conversations.

Let's "Talk on to Walk on" with Michelle and Patrick and see where it leads...

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#midlifepodcast #midlifecouple #genzconversations #artofconversation #intentionalinteractions

#reconnect #facetofaceconversation #midlifeconversation #watercoolertalk #liverpoolpodcast

#hybridwork #letstalk #conversationconfidence #genzconfidence

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Love, romance, and… reality checks! Did you know breakups peak just before and right after Valentine’s Day?

In this fun, light-hearted Valentine’s Day episode, Michelle and Patrick dive into the great debate: Romance vs Reality and get real about the myths surrounding romance - especially in midlife.

Patrick didn't buy Michelle a Valentine’s Day card, but Michelle surprises him live during the episode! But does Valentine's Day really matter or is it all just pressure from social media and big business?

In this episode, we discuss:

❤️ The expectations (and realities!) of Valentine’s Day

📱 Social media’s role in shaping unrealistic relationship goals

🎭 The pressure to perform grand gestures vs. real connection

💌 Why romantic thoughtful gestures shouldn’t be about just one day a year

📊 Surprising breakup statistics

💖 Navigating Valentine’s Day when you're single

👫 Honest insights into their own relationship as a midlife couple

Join midlife couple, Michelle and Patrick for laughs, real talk, and honesty about life, love, and relationships!

So, let’s talk on to walk on into #RomanceVsReality and let’s see where it leads…

🎧 Listen now and tell us—are you team romance or team reality?

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Love, romance, and… reality checks! Did you know breakups peak just before and right after Valentine’s Day?

In this fun, light-hearted Valentine’s Day episode, Michelle and Patrick dive into the great debate: Romance vs Reality and get real about the myths surrounding romance - especially in midlife.

Patrick didn't buy Michelle a Valentine’s Day card, but Michelle surprises him live during the episode! But does Valentine's Day really matter or is it all just pressure from social media and big business?

In this episode, we discuss:

❤️ The expectations (and realities!) of Valentine’s Day

📱 Social media’s role in shaping unrealistic relationship goals

🎭 The pressure to perform grand gestures vs. real connection

💌 Why romantic thoughtful gestures shouldn’t be about just one day a year

📊 Surprising breakup statistics

💖 Navigating Valentine’s Day when you're single

👫 Honest insights into their own relationship as a midlife couple

Join midlife couple, Michelle and Patrick for laughs, real talk, and honesty about life, love, and relationships!

So, let’s talk on to walk on into #RomanceVsReality and let’s see where it leads…

🎧 Listen now and tell us—are you team romance or team reality?

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As the calendar turns, it’s the perfect time to hit the refresh button on our mindset.

In this episode, Michelle and Patrick reflect on the wins that brightened last year, their lessons learned including detaching from outcomes, and looking for the good that comes from disappointment.

Whether you're chasing big goals in 2025 or simply aiming for peace through small changes, listening to this 30 minute enlightening and honest conversation is a great place to start.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✨Mindset shifts to embrace growth and possibility in 2025

✨ Simple ways to reflect on the good moments rather than allowing self spiral.

✨ How the impact of loss of elderly loved ones can inspire living with more purpose and intention in midlife

✨ The impact of making space not only for yourself but for those you care about and as always...

✨ ...The power of conversation

Tune in for inspiration, practical tips, and the motivation to make this your best year yet!

Let’s start the year strong together! Press play now.

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As the calendar turns, it’s the perfect time to hit the refresh button on our mindset.

In this episode, Michelle and Patrick reflect on the wins that brightened last year, their lessons learned including detaching from outcomes, and looking for the good that comes from disappointment.

Whether you're chasing big goals in 2025 or simply aiming for peace through small changes, listening to this 30 minute enlightening and honest conversation is a great place to start.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✨Mindset shifts to embrace growth and possibility in 2025

✨ Simple ways to reflect on the good moments rather than allowing self spiral.

✨ How the impact of loss of elderly loved ones can inspire living with more purpose and intention in midlife

✨ The impact of making space not only for yourself but for those you care about and as always...

✨ ...The power of conversation

Tune in for inspiration, practical tips, and the motivation to make this your best year yet!

Let’s start the year strong together! Press play now.

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In this episode Michelle and Patrick demystify the “wow” factor that surrounds the idea of running and finishing a marathon in midlife.

Patrick reflects on his recent experience of training for and completing the 2024 Dublin marathon.

Topics include:-

• Patrick’s one and only previous marathon experience at 18 (exactly 40 years ago)
• Why Dublin and why Marie Curie, his chosen charity;
• The unexpected mindset impact of donations;
• The simplicity of his training plan, including strength training, recovery and nutrition
• The mindset benefits of being an “older” runner
• The importance of supporting and encouraging each other to keep fit as we age…and celebrating the challenge you set for yourself no matter how big or small

Michelle and Patrick wish to thank everyone who supported Patrick whether verbally or via donations which totalled over £1,500 and, for those interested, Patrick’s time was 3 hours 44 mins, just 10 minutes longer than his marathon time when 18 years old...

If you have a challenge at the back of your mind we hope this chat will inspire you to take that small step towards achieving your goal, no matter how old you are.

Let’s talk on to walk on with Patrick and Michelle and see where it leads…

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In this episode Michelle and Patrick demystify the “wow” factor that surrounds the idea of running and finishing a marathon in midlife.

Patrick reflects on his recent experience of training for and completing the 2024 Dublin marathon.

Topics include:-

• Patrick’s one and only previous marathon experience at 18 (exactly 40 years ago)
• Why Dublin and why Marie Curie, his chosen charity;
• The unexpected mindset impact of donations;
• The simplicity of his training plan, including strength training, recovery and nutrition
• The mindset benefits of being an “older” runner
• The importance of supporting and encouraging each other to keep fit as we age…and celebrating the challenge you set for yourself no matter how big or small

Michelle and Patrick wish to thank everyone who supported Patrick whether verbally or via donations which totalled over £1,500 and, for those interested, Patrick’s time was 3 hours 44 mins, just 10 minutes longer than his marathon time when 18 years old...

If you have a challenge at the back of your mind we hope this chat will inspire you to take that small step towards achieving your goal, no matter how old you are.

Let’s talk on to walk on with Patrick and Michelle and see where it leads…

Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to help build our community.

More episodes and information on our offer: www.talkontowalkon.com

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#dublinmarathon #midlifeto100 #midliferunner #midlifepodcast #midlifeconversations #midlifecouple #midlifemindset #midlifefitness #lifeafter50 #midlife #midlifewellness #marathontips

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