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When life gives you lemons, get zesty. In this engaging conversation, Sarah Stenton from the Facebook page Middle Age Madness shares her journey from having to sell her home and business to embracing a new career in comedy. She discusses the challenges she faced, including personal crises and the impact of COVID-19 on her business. Sarah emphasises the importance of resilience, community, and humor in navigating life's ups and downs. She also reflects on her plans for the future, including her upcoming comedy shows and a move to France, while highlighting the significance of empathy and support in all that she does.

Sarah Stenton is all about helping ladies (and gents) navigate middle age and the horrors of the menopause using humour to bring people together. Her Facebook page, middle age madness, has over 61,000 followers, she’s written two books and somewhere along the way has morphed into a stand-up comedian. Sarah has taken her new comedy show around the UK and is loving her new career, proof that you are never to old to follow a dream. As featured on BBC & Greatest Hits Radio; from feral body hair to the joys of vibrating chairs – her stories are real, relatable and very, very funny.

Sarah is 53, married to lovely David. They have two children and two dogs as crazy as she is.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sarah Stenton's Journey

04:10 Navigating Life Changes

09:52 Building a Career With Laughter

12:25 The Importance of Empathy and Resilience

16:40 Building a supportive community

22:46 The Edinburgh Fringe and other shows

25:14 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations

27:46 One Last Question

29:36 Closing credits

Takeaways

Sarah Stenton transitioned from running a business to pursuing comedy and writing.

Resilience is key in overcoming life's challenges and changes.

Community support plays a vital role in personal growth and healing.

Laughter can be a powerful tool for coping with difficult situations.

Empathy is essential when connecting with others facing struggles.

Planning and organisation are crucial for balancing work and personal life.

The Edinburgh Fringe is an exciting opportunity for comedians to showcase their talent.

It's important to prioritise self-care while helping others.

Humour can help address serious topics like menopause and personal struggles.

Sarah's journey reflects the importance of following one's passion.

Sound Bites

"I think it's important to be positive."

"You do have to keep a bit of you back."

"You have to look after yourself."

"You can't pour from an empty can."

Episode Resources:

Middle age madness: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hr1sdPodt/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Middle Age Madness: My Menopause Diary (Sarah’s book) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Middle-Age-Madness-Menopause-Diary/dp/B0BXNK55LB?nodl=1&dplnkId=555d3a54-9b9e-4069-9210-d9ef831d99d5

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