Episode 110

#110 What's Important To Ashleigh Tobin - Midlife, Health & Redefining the Story

What if midlife wasn’t a crisis, but an opportunity to rewrite your story?

In this episode, I’m joined by Ashleigh Tobin — TEDx speaker, award-winning storyteller, nurse, coach, and unapologetic advocate for looking after the body, the only place we truly have to live. With over 35 years’ experience across nursing, pharmaceuticals, and holistic health, Ashleigh blends science, soul, and straight-talking insight to help people restore health, reset habits, and reclaim their energy.

We explore the importance of appreciating life, embracing career transitions, and reframing menopause as a powerful new chapter of self-discovery and empowerment. Ashleigh shares her passion for awareness, purpose, and the daily practices that keep us grounded, along with the quotes and influences that have shaped her journey.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • Remember to appreciate being alive, it’s a gift.
  • How we spend our days shapes how we live our lives.
  • Career transitions can spark personal growth and purpose.
  • Physical health and mental health are deeply connected.
  • Midlife and menopause can be reframed as times of empowerment.
  • Checking in with yourself regularly is vital for balance.
  • The stories we tell ourselves matter and can be rewritten.
  • Simplicity often carries the deepest wisdom.

In Their Words

  • "It's good to be alive."
  • "It's time to check in."
  • "We can rewrite the story of midlife."

Connect with Ashleigh Tobin 

👉 Website

👉 Workshop - Feel Like Yourself Again In Midlife

👉 Instagram

👉 LinkedIn

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About the Podcast

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James Dean

Hi, I’m James Dean — Life Coach, Podcast Host, and Curious Human.

I’m the host of What’s Important to You? — a podcast dedicated to real, reflective conversations that uncover the stories, values, and breakthroughs that shape how we live, lead, and grow.

With a background in corporate life, personal development, and endurance sports (including Ironman training with three Labradors in tow), I’m deeply passionate about helping people reconnect with what matters most.

Each week on the show, I sit down with remarkable guests — coaches, creatives, entrepreneurs, and change-makers — to explore questions like:
What drives you? What have you overcome? And what are you learning now?

It’s not just a podcast — it’s a space for growth, clarity, and meaningful connection.

Whether you’re in transition, looking for inspiration, or just love a good story with soul, you’re in the right place.