Mind and Muscle Beyond 40

Cara Wheatley-McGrain is a coach, consultant, speaker and founder of The Mindful Gut UK. 

Cara believes in the power of embodied compassion practices to transform health and wellbeing. Her first book on gut health 'Calm Your Gut' explores the healing power of mindfulness for the microbiome, and how radical self-care can transform our relationship with our body and gut. She is an expert patient who has lived with IBD and IBS for twenty years. Follow her at www.themindfulgut.co.uk. 

My journey began with a personal transformation. After reaching middle age, experiencing severe burnout in the workplace, and facing the physical and emotional challenges of menopause, I had a moment of complete clarity — an epiphany. I realised I needed to step away from the stress and create something that truly mattered, not just for myself, but for women everywhere who were feeling the same. I wanted to build a brand that women could relate to — something real, meaningful, and motivating. So I left my full-time career and followed a passion: to design clothing that supports women through life’s transitions, boosts self-confidence, and speaks to the power of self-love. The Epiphany Closet is a brand offering size-inclusive clothing that feel as good as they look. Every piece is designed for comfort, flattering fit, and finished with positive affirmations that encourage self-love and confidence.