The Aging Project

We all want to age well. To live strong into our 80s, 90s — maybe even 120. But there’s one thing that can quietly steal the joy from those years: pain.

Back pain. Hip pain. Glute pain. Nerve pain that makes you stiff, cautious, and afraid to move.

In Australia alone, millions are living with back problems — and for many women in peri and menopause, pain seems to arrive just as they’re trying to prioritise their health again.

And here’s what makes it more frustrating: “My scans are clear… but I still hurt.”

So what’s really going on? In this episode we sit down with Jim Bostock, founder of Nerve Locks to unpack:

Why pain can exist even when imaging shows “nothing wrong”

What “nerve locks” are (and why your body might be protecting you)

Why hips, glutes and lower backs flare in midlife

Why pushing harder at the gym can actually make things worse

How to rebuild trust in your body — safely

This conversation will change the way you think about pain. Because pain isn’t always damage. And your body isn’t broken. It may be protecting you.

If you’ve ever felt stiff, inflamed, locked up, or scared to move — this episode will give you clarity, reassurance, and a practical starting point.

🎧 Listen now and unlock what your pain is really trying to tell you.

👉 Discover Jim Bostock here: https://www.instagram.com/jim_bostock/ and https://www.nervelocks.com/

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On Sunday 8 March, we’re coming together for a FREE live webinar event— and we'd love you to join us.

Our last live event had over 4,000 women and we can’t wait to do it again.

To register visit:

https://theagingproject.com/free-webinar-event/

Got a question?

Email us at [email protected]

Today we’re joined by Nicola Laye — Australia’s leading breathwork teacher for women.

This isn’t a long episode.
It’s an invitation.

Take five minutes with us… and just breathe.

Breathwork is something our clinical nutritionist prescribes to every client — not as a “nice extra,” but because it matters.
Your breathing patterns influence your nervous system, your stress response, and even markers like blood pressure.

In a world where we live constantly switched on, overstimulated and cortisol-driven, learning to breathe well becomes a daily health habit — not a luxury.

If you’d like to go deeper, join The 120 Club and you’ll receive free access to this Sunday’s 75-minute Introduction to Breathwork session with Nicola.

As Nicola often says:
“How you breathe is how you live.”

Links to join are below.

https://theagingproject.com/the120club/

In this deeply reflective episode, Marianne Williamson explores midlife not as decline, but as an awakening — the moment many women quietly realise time isn’t endless, and something inside starts asking for a truer life. We talk about why some women feel stuck while others come alive in midlife, and Marianne reframes menopause as a “second puberty,” where biology, life load, and inner truth converge.

We discuss how this chapter can bring a new kind of freedom: less performing, more honesty; less pleasing, more peace — and a return to what matters most. A big theme throughout is kindness — toward ourselves, toward our bodies, and toward others. Marianne shares how kindness isn’t weakness; it’s clarity, strength, and a daily practice that helps us soften the inner criticism many women carry.

This conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and step into midlife with more meaning, wisdom, and calm direction — not fear.

Topics

Midlife as an awakening rather than a crisis

Why some women thrive and others feel stuck Menopause as a “second puberty” Identity, purpose, and letting go of performance Inner guidance, stillness, and prayer

Reclaiming elderhood, wisdom and authority

The message: You are not behind. You are right on time.

Where to Find Marianne Williamson

Website: https://marianne.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariannewilliamson/

Australian Events 2026

Brisbane — Brisbane City Hall Sun 22 Feb 2026 | 12:30–4:15pm AEST https://events.humanitix.com/marianne-williamson-live-inner-light-outer-change

Melbourne — Palais Theatre Wed 25 Feb 2026 | 8:00pm https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/130062D8AF6A233B

Sydney — State Theatre Thu 26 Feb 2026 | 7:45pm https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/event/130062D9D8CB31EA

Join The Aging Project

👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/

or Join The Program here: https://theagingproject.com/offer/

👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplement at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com

👉 Follow The Aging Project on instagram and You Tube

So much of what changes after 40 can’t be felt — it’s invisible says todays guest Dr Vonda Wright. Bones quietly thin. The heart and blood vessels shift. Blood glucose and insulin creep up. And before we know it, we can drift toward osteoporosis, heart disease, and diabetes without realising… unless we track what matters. In this episode, Dr Vonda Wright breaks down the key “dashboard numbers” for us, including VO₂ max and the frailty line, resting heart rate the sit-to-rise test for strength and balance, and why DEXA scans matter for muscle and bone.

Today's episode is practical, empowering, and designed to help you catch the drift early — and steer back on track.

👉 Join our FREE DNA webinar to learn more about The Fitgenes Program—register now to begin your DNA Discovery. https://theagingproject.com/fitgenes-webinar/

or Join The Program here: https://theagingproject.com/offer/

👉 Shop our favourite skincare and supplement at our sister platform: www.youmusttryit.com

👉 Follow The Aging Project on instagram and You Tube