I'm a women's strength and fitness coach, mostly working with women in midlife who are done accepting "this is just how it is now." I've spent the last 20 years helping women look, feel and be strong, on the inside and out, and I host a podcast called Ageing Unapologetically, because that's exactly how I plan to do it.

I'm also a fierce competitor rebuilding her comeback after injury, a mum to two daughters, newly single after 20 years of marriage, four years sober, and someone who still gets far too excited about backflips, netball, and a good dance floor. I talk about all of it here, because I think the real stuff, the messy, funny, occasionally sweary stuff, is what actually helps people more than the polished version ever could.

This blog is where I share the lessons, the wins, the setbacks and the goals that scare the bejesus out of me, in the hope that some of it lands for you too. No judgement here, just an open heart, a bit of humour, and a genuine belief that it is not too late for you to become exactly who you want to be.

Joan x

Ok, I might be showing off a little here, but a gal doesn't get to wear her name on her arse in green and gold very often. This was the ride section of Triathlon Age Group championships race where I competed for Australia in Mexico. An immense but tough day out that I will NEVER forget. This is my favourite photo. I was so fucking happy in that moment.