How often do you step out of your comfort zone and try something new? What holds you back? This is a fascinating episode discussing equine therapy. In this episode, my guest is Sue Willoughby, a truth teller, boundary-breaker, and certified Equus Coach® who helps women over 40 stop playing small and start living like they mean it. Sue has a different coaching approach and with horses as her co-facilitators, she cuts through the noise to help clients reconnect with their power, ditch burnout, and...
Jul 04, 2025•50 min
Feeling stress and overwhelm? You aren’t alone and my guest today, Pam Miller, will share with us one surprising reason why we could be experiencing stress and overwhelm, and how it affects our overall health - physically, mentally, and emotionally. And once we realize this reason, it can CHANGE EVERYTHING! Watch the Video Meet Pam Miller Pam Miller has been coaching, mentoring, and serving women for the past 4 decades in the areas of Higher Education, College Instructor, Youth Ministry, as a co...
Jun 27, 2025•48 min
Perimenopause, Menopause and Post Menopause - whatever stage you are at you can begin your best chapter yet and not let the big ‘M’ take over. My guest in this episode is Barb Watson from Barb’s Bod Squad. As a body builder, Barb thought she had cracked the code of dealing with Menopause but she was wrong. From her own personal journey through menopause, Barb has developed a program that is progressive. It’s not a meal plan, it’s not a training plan. Barb works with individuals to help them begi...
Jun 20, 2025•45 min
After taking early retirement, my guest in this episode, Julie Conrad decided to pull out an old manuscript she started over 30 years ago. This one step put her on the path to fulfilling her dream of becoming a published author. She has now written 7 books and her latest, To Everything There is a Season, although fiction, will resonate with many women 50+. Watch the Video Meet Julie Conrad Julie Conrad lives in Cheshire, UK. When she isn't writing novels, she enjoys painting with acrylics and is...
Jun 13, 2025•40 min
Mastering Real Wellness A self-mastery framework to create holistic health and optimal living Perfect skin. Ageless bodies. Radiant energy. No health challenges. No struggles. Always glowing. It’s easy to believe that real wellness is flawless, effortless, and permanent. But as the author of Mastering Real Wellness Dr Susannah Ward says, it’s not about being blissed out 24/7—it’s about feeling good in your skin, as you are. Watch the Video Meet Dr Susannah Ward Dr Susannah Ward is a specialist p...
Jun 06, 2025•40 min
In this episode, my guest is Christine Mason, author of newly released book - The Nine Lives of Woman which explores how women can optimize energy, hormones, and longevity from puberty through post-menopause , blending science, lived experience, and ancient wisdom. During the discussion we discussed Christine’s from her new book and dive into: * The Cycles of Female Vitality – How energy, metabolism, and mental clarity shift through life * Biohacking for Women – Customizing wellness strategies f...
May 09, 2025•36 min
Do you have a dream but think you are too old? Think again. My guest today is Author, Judy Smith who is publishing her first novel at age 70. It’s never too late and you are never too old. Watch the Video Meet Judy Smith Author Judy Smith made a career out of paper cuts (building a successful direct mail business). Now she is embracing her seventh decade with much laughter and intrigue. Judy has discovered a new sense of empowerment, enjoying taking her grand daughters to Wild Women Festivals, a...
May 02, 2025•37 min
In this episode, my guest is Maria Hopwood a vibrant and effervescent woman who overcame setbacks in life to not only survive but to live a life of purpose. During our conversation we discussed: * Maria’s early life growing up in * Her move to Australia * Overcoming obstacles * Caring for her sick parents * Working to help others find purpose and gratitude in life. Watch the Video Meet Maria Maria is a powerhouse mindset mentor and conscious entrepreneur known for her unapologetic passion for he...
Apr 24, 2025•40 min
Harmony - that was the ‘ah ha’ moment I had when speaking to my guest, Wendy Demaresque from Steps Towards Freedom. Her thoughts on replacing Balance with Harmony gave me pause and I actually wrote about it for my monthly Wellness Reimagined post: Cultivating Harmony for a Life in Full Bloom. During the episode we discussed: * Wendy’s background and her work as a ‘Heart Space’ Entrepreneur * How we should ‘Sing’ our life through our heart space and what that means * Natural healing * Advice for ...
Apr 11, 2025•50 min
My guest, Lynne Smith and I went to high school together and had gone to the same dance studio in our early years. We reconnected at our 40th School Reunion and became friends again via Facebook. It was only recently that I discovered, Lynne had been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 33. When I saw a Facebook post of her swimming with sharks (in a controlled environment of course), travelling and enjoying life I was amazed and knew I wanted her to share her story with my listeners....
Apr 03, 2025•48 min
Staying Active and Healthy after 50 is vital for longevity and ageing in a positive and well balanced way. In this episode, my guest is Jennifer Jones from The Retirement Phase. I first met Jennifer about 9 years ago. We were both Australian bloggers and have maintained a blogging friendship since then. A fun fact - we have never met in person and I had never heard Jen’s voice until this episode! I’ve long been inspired by Jennifer and her commitment to her health and wellbeing and now at 70 she...
Mar 28, 2025•47 min
How much Ultra Processed Food do you eat? Some might be obvious but others might be hidden. In the United States, UPFs account for around 70 percent of the U.S. food supply and 60 percent of adult diets. In this episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, my guest is good friend and blogger, Donna Connolly from Retirement Reflections. Donna has been researching UPFs and making changes to her diet for the last few months. Donna does not have a background in health and nutrition but is disc...
Mar 21, 2025•47 min
Tired of dieting and not getting results? My guest today is Dr Ginny Trierweiler, founder of Slender for Good After 50 and she is sharing why Smart Women Don’t Diet. Ginny shares her personal journey with weight loss and why eating less is the wrong approach. We also discussed her Slender for Good After 50 program and how we can embrace healthy eating habits. Meet Dr Ginny Trierweiler Dr. Ginny Trierweiler is the author of the forthcoming book “Slender for Good after 50: Eat More, Stress Less, a...
Mar 14, 2025•41 min
In this episode my guest is Debra L. Morrison, CFP and Founder of ‘We Can Do It Women’ discusses financial security but also having the freedom to live life using the 5 components of wealth. During the interview we discussed: * Debra’s extensive background in the world of finance * Finding courage to find new experiences * How financial security might not be as difficult as you think * Debra’s book - ‘My husband died, Now what?’ Meet Debra L Morrison Debra L. Morrison, embodies what it means to ...
Mar 07, 2025•47 min
What do you think are the elements to be healthy and happy? In this episode my guest is Courtney Townley, a level 2 certified nutrition coach through Precision Nutrition, a certified strength coach via the National Strength & Conditioning Association and a certified life coach via The Life Coach School. Courtney also hosts the popular Grace & Grit Podcast. During the episode we discussed: * The definition of health * Power, Purpose & Impact - what they have to do with health and well...
Feb 28, 2025•46 min
Deb Krier is a bundle of joy and energy and an inspiration. I was so uplifted by my conversation with this woman who radiates positivity despite facing cancer no once, but three times. During the interview we discussed: * Deb’s experiences with cancer * The L.I.V.E. principle * I’m not fine and that’s perfectly okay * Don’t die until you are dead - live * 5 questions to ask your doctor Meet Deb Deb is a seasoned entrepreneur and business owner with a rich background in communications, marketing,...
Feb 21, 2025•39 min
In this episode my guest is Rosemary Gattuso, author of 'It's Not You, It's Me - A Chronic Overthinker's Guide to Self-Reflection' During the interview we discussed: * Rosemary’s career change from law to family mediation * Why she wrote: It’s Not You, It’s Me - A Chronic Overthinkers Guide to Self Reflection * The Scales of self-reflection * The ‘It’s not you - It’s Me’ principle * Tips to stop overthinking Meet Rosemary Gattuso A self-proclaimed chronic overthinker, Rosemary Gattuso was always...
Feb 14, 2025•49 min
In this episode my guest is Junie Moon, CEO of Midlife Love Out Loud, Global Love Mentor, Shadow Work® Facilitator, Women's Empowerment Leader and host of the Midlife Love Out Loud podcast. During the interview we discussed: * What Next Level Love is and why we struggle to achieve it * Why so many women self-sabotage and what we can do * Breaking the painful patterns * The 4 Love Shadows - what they are and why it is important to know what they are * Take Junie’s 2 minute quiz to discover your L...
Feb 07, 2025•41 min
It is estimated, that in 2023, there are more than 1.5 million Aussies caring for someone living with dementia and given our ageing population, this figure is only set to rise. Dementia is currently the second leading cause of death amongst Australians and the leading cause of death for women in our country. If you haven’t already come face-to-face with this cruel disease, or known someone afflicted, the chances are that sadly, one day you will. In this episode, my guest is Sarah Jones, Author o...
Jan 31, 2025•42 min
You’ve just celebrated your 25th wedding anniversary two weeks ago and your 60th birthday four weeks ago. Life seems to be going along fine until one ordinary day out of the blue your husband tells you ‘I’m seeing someone else’. I recently interviewed Jo Peck, author of Suddenly Single at Sixty for a Women Living Well After 50 Podcast episode. She is an intelligent woman, former business owner for over 20 years of a successful ad agency ‘Working Girls Advertising’ and also born in the same year ...
Jan 24, 2025•43 min
In this week’s episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, my guest is Peta Gillian founder of Strong Healthy Women. We are discussing goals and how to make our mission impossible, possible. Key Points * The Problem with Traditional Goals * The Mission Possible Alternative * Creating Lasting Change * Future Vision Questions * Key Action Steps Watch the Video Youtube: Turning Your Mission Impossible to Possible Meet Peta Australian Women’s Wellness Specialist of the Year Meet Peta Gillian,...
Jan 17, 2025•49 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Do you love to travel but have no one to travel with? My guest in this episode is Sinead Phillips founder of SheVentures, offering escorted small group tours for women. SheVentures is all about inspiring women to embrace life after 50 and travel with other like-minded women. During the conversation we discussed: * Sinead’s story and why she started Sheventures * Why she thinks so many women over 50 are wanting to travel solo * What Sheventures offers and how it works * Women’s Wellness Retreats ...
Jan 10, 2025•43 min
If you are a woman over 50, you know the frustration of changing bodies and excess weight gain post-menopause. You may find weight loss strategies you’ve used in the past just aren’t working any more. My guest today is Wendy Hodge founder of Wendy’s Way to Health. During the interview we discussed weight gain and hormonal changes that occur post menopause and why we need new rules for weight loss. We discussed Wendy’s signature program, the Midlife Mojo Reset and why she felt there was a need to...
Jan 03, 2025•53 min
Today one in five adults infected with COVID-19 is still suffering its effects, months after their diagnosis. In fact, it’s now understood that COVID-19 is much more complex than we first thought. Long Covid has more than 200 potential symptoms, spread across 10 different organ systems, all of which you can experience in different stages of the disease. For clinical nutritionist, Lee Holmes, usually the picture of perfect health, a bout of Covid left her struggling to get out of bed, barely able...
Sep 23, 2024•40 min
What do you do when your husband runs off with your teenage goddaughter? You write some songs, dye your wedding dress black and – make a show. In this episode, my guest, Tracey Yarad shares her story of loss after an unexpected divorce and starting over after 50 to write a successful one-woman musical memoir – All These Pretty Things. Tracey shares her story including her devastating marriage breakdown and how she rose again, starting over to rediscover herself and her passion. Meet Tracey Austr...
Sep 15, 2024•52 min
In this episode, my guest, Dr Kathryn Tapper, also known as Dr KTap, discusses her holistic view of health. During the conversation we chatted about: * Her story of chronic illness and how she overcomes daily life * Breaking the stigma of how women view their health * Her upcoming book ‘You are greater than your diagnosis’ * The different types of health in our lives and it isn’t just physical health * How to GLOW again and find your inner radiance Meet Dr KTap Dr. Kathryn Tapper aka Dr. KTap is...
Sep 08, 2024•51 min
In this episode by guest is Dr Tayo, founder of ‘Back to Sassy Inc’ and creator of the Synergistic Hormone Balancing System. During the conversation we discussed: * Dr Tayo’s background as a physician * The Synergistic Hormone Balancing System * Sleep and other Menopause Mistakes * What being a woman living well means to her Download your copy of The Dynamic Woman’s Sleep and Fat Burning Menopause Power Pack: https://getyoursassyback.com/sleep-fatb-pp As the founder of “Back to Sassy Inc.,” Dr. ...
Sep 01, 2024•54 min
In this episode, my guest is Carole Murko, founder of Love, Eat, Heal. Carole shares her personal experiences from starting her career in the financial world of Wall Street to becoming a Mindset Expert and following a different life path. Carole discusses her how neurochange solutions can heal our bodies through self-love and conscious eating. During the conversation we discussed: * Carole’s personal journey * What a Mindset Expert * What Neuro change solutions mean * How Love, Eat, Heal help us...
Aug 25, 2024•44 min
Are you tired of living life by default rather than design? Need some magical disruption instead of going through the notions. In this episode my guest reveals how saying “Hell YES!” to disruption in your life, you can open yourself up to a catalytic shift that can transform your life. My guest today is Kat O’Sullivan, author of ‘From Doubt to Do’, keynote speaker and coach. In this episode, Kat shares her story and provides valuable advice on making the shift from Impossible to Possible.During ...
Aug 18, 2024•48 min
Did you know that 33% of Australian marriages are expected to end in divorce? That’s a sobering thought and having been there over 30 years ago, I know from personal experience the stress and major changes that divorce or separation brings. In this episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, my guest is Kathy Marris from 50 shades of Age. Kathy has recent experience of her own marriage breakdown and bravely shares her story as well as providing tips on surviving and looking forward to a n...
Aug 11, 2024•41 min
