Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster
Redundancy. Maternity leave. Perimenopause. Menopause. Illness. Caring for ageing parents.
Sound familiar?
If you're a woman in midlife, chances are you've faced one - or several - of these life transitions. And somewhere along the way, you may have pressed pause on your career… your confidence… or even your sense of direction.
But what if this chapter isn’t the end of your story—what if it’s the moment you learn to be brave?
Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster is a powerful solo podcast that blends real-life insight with the neuroscience of courage, confidence, and change.
Each episode unpacks what’s really happening in your brain when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid to move forward—and shows you how to work with your brain, not against it.
You’ll learn how to:
- Rebuild confidence after a setback
- Take action even when fear is loud
- Break free from overthinking and self-doubt
- Navigate change with clarity and resilience
- Redefine success on your own terms
Whether you're returning to work, starting something new, or simply trying to figure out what’s next, this podcast will give you the tools - and the courage - to move forward.
Because bravery isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build.
And this is where it begins.
Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster
E273｜Struggling with heavy, painful periods? Anna Maxwell has the solution
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Heavy, painful periods: the £8.4 billion problem nobody was solving.
You’ve seen the ads – smiling women skipping through their ‘time of the month’ like it’s no big deal.
But if you live with heavy, painful periods, you know the truth is anything but.
Crippling pain, constant leaks and anxiety about leaving the house without a change of clothes.
And it’s not just your body and emotions taking a hit – your wallet feels it too, from the endless sanitary products to the lost workdays. In fact, periods cost the economy a staggering £8.4 billion every year.
Enough is enough – and Anna Maxwell agrees.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Anna decided to stop waiting around for change. After leading the charge to bring the first over-the-counter contraceptive pill to market, her company, Maxwellia, is now tackling one of women’s most overlooked health issues: heavy periods.
Why should you tune in?
You’ll hear how Anna’s breakthrough medications are making it easier than ever to manage debilitating periods without a prescription. Plus, you’ll find out the pivotal moment that set her on this mission – it’s a story that will leave you fired up and encourage every woman to stop suffering in silence.
Here's what to listen out for:
[00:31] Ditching the 9-to-5 to travel the world and finding a new path.
[04:20] How investing in yourself can open doors you never imagined.
[12:40] The most significant revolution in women’s health in 60 years.
[15:14] The £8.4 billion problem no one’s talking about.
[16:31] Real solutions for period pain and heavy bleeding.
[20:07] The fight to keep girls in sport.
[23:21] Why ‘never give up’ isn’t just a cliché.
If heavy, painful periods are part of your life or someone you love is dealing with them, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in now and discover how a simple chat with your pharmacist could change everything.
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