Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
This year started as a commitment to build physical strength — but it ended up transforming how I see myself, how I age, and what I believe is possible in midlife and beyond.
But building strength wasn’t just about barbells. It was also a year of supporting loved ones through mental health struggles, navigating a hormonal rollercoaster, facing criticism and learning what real strength looks like.
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I’m Clare Johnston — a journalist in my 50s on a mission to share the best information and advice on how to age well, look and feel great for longer.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Overview
01:17 Losing Power
02:30 Rebuilding
07:00 The Greatest High
07:53 The Lows
08:53 Finding The Well
11:43 The Lessons
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
This year started as a commitment to build physical strength — but it ended up transforming how I see myself, how I age, and what I believe is possible in midlife and beyond.
But building strength wasn’t just about barbells. It was also a year of supporting loved ones through mental health struggles, navigating a hormonal rollercoaster, facing criticism and learning what real strength looks like.
🔗 Access The Well
My full collection of daily reflections and lessons from The Well is available here https://www.honest.scot/the-well/
Usually priced, £3 (approx $4), you can use code HONEST50 to access The Well at half price. It's a one-off charge and gives you unlimited access.
📩 Newsletter
Sign up to my newsletter so you don’t miss future episodes, articles and updates https://mailchi.mp/honest/the-honest-channel-newsletter
Subscribe for new weekly episodes → youtube.com/thehonestchannel
Join The Honest Channel for perks and extra content → youtube.com/channel/UC4qU47VfUwFLDzolJEczYCA/join
Watch Rebuilding Mum & Dad youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TBO3RfJC4LXOvzShe2ALNds
About Me
I’m Clare Johnston — a journalist in my 50s on a mission to share the best information and advice on how to age well, look and feel great for longer.
🛍️ Shop & Save on My Recommendations
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE → shopmy.us/collections/243245
WHAT I USE ON MY HAIR → shopmy.us/shop/collections/3595892
HEALTHY AGING TOOLS I USE → shopmy.us/collections/408665
MY STYLE PICKS → shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/my-style
BROWSE MY FULL SKIN, HEALTH & STYLE RECOMMENDATIONS shopmy.us/shop/TheHonestChannel
(I use affiliate links which means I earn a small commission on purchases made through my links but I will ALWAYS be HONEST about it).
📖 Read More
Articles & insights from me → http://www.honest.scot
I'm an author too! Read my published fictional novels here shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/books-i've-written!
🎧 Search The Honest Channel Podcast to listen on the go
Connect with me on social media:
instagram.com/honestclare
tiktok.com/@honestchannel
facebook.com/honestclare
CHAPTERS
00:00 Overview
01:17 Losing Power
02:30 Rebuilding
07:00 The Greatest High
07:53 The Lows
08:53 Finding The Well
11:43 The Lessons
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
