Calling all songwriters in midlife! This episode of Beyond the Chord marks the end of Season 1, and to celebrate, we're taking a deep dive into the unique challenges and triumphs of being a creative force during menopause.

Join us as we reflect on our journeys since our first inspiring conversations that kick-started this whole thing! We'll discuss the immense personal growth we've experienced not just as songwriters, but as women navigating the powerful transition of menopause.

Whether you're a seasoned songwriter or just starting out, this episode is your chance to learn from our experiences, gain "valuable" (yet to be verified) knowledge about menopause and its impact on creativity, and discover our new song "Hold My Hand" as we collectively reframe the narrative about menopause and reignite the creativity fire within.

Here at Beyond The Chord, we aim to change the narrative about menopause being all doom and gloom and instead embrace it as a time to shine and feel empowered. We love sharing conversations and ideas with all of you, and we'd love for you to be a part of our growing community! Whether you're a longtime listener or just discovered us, there are several ways you can show your support and join the fun.

• Sign up to our mailing list to stay up-to-date on new episodes, exclusive content, and exciting announcements.
• If you enjoy the music we feature, find out more about Caragh or Malba and the projects they are currently working on.
• For those who want to take the experience even further, consider joining our monthly subscription tier. Your support, in any form, helps us keep creating inspiring content and fostering a vibrant community.

Beyond The Chord is produced by The Calamity Janes for TCJ Productions
All songs written, recorded and produced by The Calamity Janes, all rights reserved

Calling all menopause warriors! There's hope on the horizon, and it might just involve epic goodie bags and killer menopause policies (because let's face it, sometimes this feels like joining a club with a hazing ritual involving serious brain fog). This week, The Calamity Janes are on a mission to change the menopause narrative – and maybe even snag the legendary Gillian Anderson as a guest! We're talking open conversations, laughter in the face of hormonal chaos, and a brand new song to soundtrack it all: "Be More Gillian," a tribute to the queen herself. Saddle up and get ready to rewrite the script on menopause, Calamity fam – because with a little humour and a whole lot of hope, anything is possible!

Malba’s Menshie is ‘The Artist’s Way’ by Julia Cameron which you can purchase here:

https://uk.bookshop.org/a/13683/9781788164290

Caragh’s Menshie is ‘The Upgrade: how the female brain gets stronger and better in midlife and beyond’ by Dr Louann Brizendine which you can purchase here:

https://uk.bookshop.org/a/13683/9781788178297

By purchasing through these links, Beyond The chord may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookshops.

Here at Beyond The Chord, we aim to change the narrative about menopause being all doom and gloom and instead embrace it as a time to shine and feel empowered. We love sharing conversations and ideas with all of you, and we'd love for you to be a part of our growing community! Whether you're a longtime listener or just discovered us, there are several ways you can show your support and join the fun.

• Sign up to our mailing list to stay up-to-date on new episodes, exclusive content, and exciting announcements.
• If you enjoy the music we feature, find out more about Caragh or Malba and the projects they are currently working on.
• For those who want to take the experience even further, consider joining our monthly subscription tier. Your support, in any form, helps us keep creating inspiring content and fostering a vibrant community.

Beyond The Chord is produced by The Calamity Janes for TCJ Productions
All songs written, recorded and produced by The Calamity Janes, all rights reserved

This week's episode throws Malba a hilarious education! We're diving headfirst into American politics, Royal Family meltdowns, and the joys (ahem, challenges) of navigating online shaming. But buckle up, because we're also exploring the four cycles of womanhood – is it just us, or does menopause feel like a creativity superpower with a side of hot "flashes?" Don't miss Episode 8, a wild ride that ends with a brand new song, "Goodbye (to the old me)."

Here at Beyond The Chord, we aim to change the narrative about menopause being all doom and gloom and instead embrace it as a time to shine and feel empowered. We love sharing conversations and ideas with all of you, and we'd love for you to be a part of our growing community! Whether you're a longtime listener or just discovered us, there are several ways you can show your support and join the fun.

• Sign up to our mailing list to stay up-to-date on new episodes, exclusive content, and exciting announcements.
• If you enjoy the music we feature, find out more about Caragh or Malba and the projects they are currently working on.
• For those who want to take the experience even further, consider joining our monthly subscription tier. Your support, in any form, helps us keep creating inspiring content and fostering a vibrant community.

Beyond The Chord is produced by The Calamity Janes for TCJ Productions
All songs written, recorded and produced by The Calamity Janes, all rights reserved