The Queenager Podcast with Eleanor Mills

The Queenager is a podcast with award-winning editor and interviewer Eleanor Mills that explores all aspects of midlife and this ‘age of becoming’, with guests drawn from a contacts book spanning 25 years at the top of UK journalism. The podcast talks to distinguished Queenagers and explores everything from AI to bodies, sex and why women over 45 are being purged from the workforce. Eleanor creates a more optimistic narrative around the later stages of women’s lives. The first series features interviews with Baroness Martha Lane Fox; Dr Nighat Arif; Dr Lucy Ryan, author of Revolting Women; Liz Earle and more. Expect quality, amusing discussions around all aspects of the Queenager experience.

‘You are never too old and it is never too late’

Season 1

Baroness Martha Lane Fox: Big Tech, Breaking Barriers and Overcoming Adversity

What Does It Take to Break Barriers in Tech—and in Life? Baroness Martha Lane Fox is a trailblazer in every sense of the word. From founding Lastminute.com during the dot-com […]

The Debrief: What we learned from Baroness Martha Lane Fox

In this companion episode to The Queenager Podcast, host Eleanor Mills and coach Wendy Lloyd discuss the biggest takeaways from episode featuring Baroness Martha Lane Fox, to help us all […]

The Debrief: What we learned from Catherine Mayer

In this companion episode to The Queenager Podcast, host Eleanor Mills and coach Wendy Lloyd discuss the biggest takeaways from Catherine Mayer – and how we can apply them to […]

Catherine Mayer: Grief, Equality, and Royal Women

What Does It Take to Stay Optimistic in the Face of Heartbreak and Inequality? Catherine Mayer has experienced extraordinary highs and devastating lows. As co-founder of the Women’s Equality Party, […]

Avivah Wittenberg-Cox: Rethinking our ‘Four-Quarter Lives’

In the 100-year life that many Queenagers will be lucky enough to enjoy, how do we map career and financial decisions in ways that align with these extra years? Avivah Wittenberg-Cox […]

The Debrief: What we learned from Avivah Wittenberg-Cox

In this companion episode to The Queenager Podcast, Eleanor Mills and Wendy Lloyd discuss the biggest takeaways from longevity expert and all round wise woman, Avivah Wittenberg-Cox. Eleanor Mills is […]

The Debrief: What we learned from Dr Sharon Blackie

In this companion episode to The Queenager Podcast, Eleanor Mills and Wendy Lloyd discuss the biggest takeaways from episode featuring Dr Sharon Blackie. Here you’ll find the inspirational takeaways from […]

Dr Sharon Blackie: How Fairy tales hold the key to Midlife Reinvention

What might the second half of women’s lives look like if we rooted ourselves in positive stories about wise older women? On this episode Eleanor explores myths and fairy tales […]

The Debrief: What we learned from Carol Vorderman

In this companion episode to The Queenager Podcast episode with Carol Vorderman (S1 E5), Eleanor Mills and Wendy Lloyd discuss the biggest takeaways from Carol, the broadcaster from humble beginnings […]

Carol Vorderman: From free school meals to taking on the Tories

Carol Vorderman, the broadcaster turned political firebrand, talks with Eleanor Mills about coming from poor North Wales to Cambridge, her new book ‘Now What?’, snobbery, politics – plus where power […]

Other podcast appearances

‘Queenagers’ – not just walking hot flushes: Liz Earle live with Eleanor Mills

Liz and Eleanor reveal why brands should stop overlooking queenagers (who often have the biggest disposable income),
Eleanor shares how magic mushrooms led to NOON being born, and they take questions from the audience.

AJ Bell Money Matters | International Women’s Day ‘Queenager’ special

In this bonus episode for International Women’s Day, Danni and Laura discuss this year’s theme, Inspire Inclusion, and how in particular women in mid-life have been pushing boundaries to become more visible and included.

Don’t Ignore the Elephant | Eleanor Mills: The Rise of the Queenager

Liz O’Riordan talks to Eleanor about the mid-life clusterf*ck when everything can seem to crumble around us – yet it’s a time for transformation and reinvention as a Queenager, and Liz says, “I want to be one”.

Two Women Chatting | Midlife Queenagers

Is midlife truly a time for rediscovery and empowerment? Michelle and Liz chat with Eleanor Mills, delving into the unique challenges and triumphs faced by women over 50, exploring the need for a fresh narrative and media representation.