Life Coach Anne McKeown discusses life after 50 and how to embrace and live life to the fullest. 50 is afterall only a number. #livelife #lifecoach #mentor #education #embracelife #fulfilled #empowered #ageingfearlessly #aginggracefully #gratitude #lifelong education #enjoyment #happiness #freedom #livingthedream #selflove #selfesteem #encouragement
Mar 25, 2023•49 min•Ep. 121
Passion and Purpose are very topical and relevant to living a fulfilling life, however having the courage to pivot is important to success. In this interview I speak with Angela Lucente who embraces these 3 P's and leads a very successful and fulfilling life. #passion #purpose #pivot #lifestyle #values #morals #family #mentors #business #fear #challenges #happiness #motivation #inspiration #mindset #truth #gratitude #love #selfbelief #selfcare #healthandwellness #fitness #healthy #healthylifesty...
Mar 11, 2023•41 min•Ep. 120
A Guide to Eye Health and Ageing with Ophthalmologist Jenny Danks The health of our eyes should be a priority. As we age, we experience changes in our vision. Ophthalmologist Dr Jenny Danks shares detailed information on eye health and the importance of regular check-ups which may make the difference in preserving healthy vision. #eyehealth #eyecare #vision #optometry #eyes #eyedoctor #optometrist #ophthalmology #glasses #eye #eyewear #health #optician #eyeexam #ophthalmologist #eyesurgery #opti...
Feb 26, 2023•51 min•Ep. 119
In the1990's Peter Quarry was the resident Psychologist on Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton. Peter has had a prosperous career and like many of us at times his life has been challenging. These days Peter is the author of "If I Were You " - A Psychologist Puts Himself on the Couch, a book designed to help the reader to review their life in 'era's', and to ask the right questions to help them gain valuable insights into their past so they can lead a more fulfilling future. Peter explains th...
Sep 25, 2022•43 min•Ep. 118
Time and time again I encounter people who want to retire but are concerned how they will fill the hours spent working. This is a big issue and finding that special something, that engages, motivates, and gives a sense of satisfaction is key to ‘Ageing Fearlessly’. Rachel McLennan is the Co-Founder and CEO of People for Purpose. People for Purpose connects passionate, talented leaders to organisations delivering social and environmental impact. Rachel shares valuable insights into how to find th...
Sep 11, 2022•49 min•Ep. 117
Gary McKay is a Viet Nam War Veteran. At 21, Gary was a platoon leader in a tough war. Gary shares graphic insights into the war in Vietnam and the battles his platoon engaged in. These days Gary is an author of 24 books, including one novel. He is also an historian and a guide with Battlefield Tours and has fallen in love with the country where he almost lost his life. A gripping inteview. Thanks Gary for sharing your story. #vietnam #vietnamwar #battlefields #history #leader #training #warfare...
Aug 28, 2022•52 min•Ep. 116
There is only one way to do life-"Your Way" No one else can do it like you. Life sometimes presents situations that change our lives for ever. These events make us stop, think and pivot from what we are doing and take us in a direction that is foreign to us. We find ourselves as the saying goes “Thrown in the Deep End” we must then sink or swim. Jan Latta had a life changing experience that took her on a new journey. One that has raised much awareness of endangered animals across the globe. This...
Aug 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 115
Annie Wright's career in the music industry began in Sydney Australia in 1974 when she was just 19 years of age Anne, with RCA Records. Young and naive, Annie paved her way to becoming one of the most respected women in the industry, who kept her feet firmly planted on the ground whilst working with the greatest musical talents including ABBA, John Denver, Bruce Springsteen, and one of Australia's best female artists, Renee Geyer, best known for her song, "Its A Man's World". Eventually Annie mo...
Jul 31, 2022•47 min•Ep. 114
Marco Bordieri is an adventurer by nature. After leaving his homeland, Italy he was lured to Australia. It was here he fell in love. This is his story. #diving #underwater #marinelife #citizenscientist #viz #love #passion #purpose #photography #loveaffair #dive #diving #scubadiving #scuba #underwater #ocean #underwaterphotography #padi #sea #diver #scubadive #travel #scubadiver #underwaterworld #uwphotography #photography #freediving #nature #gopro #fish #uwphoto #underwaterphoto #sealife #marin...
Jul 17, 2022•48 min•Ep. 113
The most challenging race on the Australian Yachting Calendar is the 628 Nautical Mile sailing race, The Sydney to Hobart . It commences at 1pm every Boxing Day and is now in its 77th year. This race is fraught with danger, it is subject to all mother nature can muster. The conditions can be gruelling and extremely dangerous. In 1998 the race turned into a disaster with six lives lost. Dozens of die-hard sailors suffered injuries and boats severely damaged. Rescue crews worked tirelessly in trea...
Jul 03, 2022•41 min•Ep. 112
Liam Carroll is the founder of The Tawny Frogmouth Magazine. He decided to create a magazine for the Northern Beaches, Sydney. Friends, family, and the local community, raised their eyebrows and questioned whether this was a clever idea. Their major concern was that in a digitalised world, that print had done its dash, that it was dead. Liam, a strong-willed worldly person with a colourful career and experience in different industries around the globe, followed his intuition and stuck firm to hi...
Jun 19, 2022•47 min•Ep. 111
Aminata Conteh-Biger’s life experience, does not define who she is today. Her idyllic childhood in Sierra Leone, West Africa was brought to an abrupt halt, when she was kidnapped, aged eighteen, during the 11-year civil war. She experienced sexual abuse and torment during captivity and spent months on the run with her kidnapper. After her release and returning to her family she was able to forgive this man and move on with her life. Today she is a shining example to others. In Aminata’s own word...
Jun 05, 2022•58 min•Ep. 110
'Intergenerational Emotional Trauma ' does not have to define your future and rob you of the life you deserve and desire. You and only you, can break the cycle. Maryan Bova, shares her personal experience and expert knowledge on this subject. She has seen it all, having come been a health professional with a long career in nursing and educating others so they can live the life they choose. #intergenerationalemotionaltrauma #trauma #family #breakthecycle #intergenerationalhealing #emotionalfreedo...
Apr 10, 2022•52 min•Ep. 109
Corinne McDevitt, founder of Training Lab, sheds light on the benefits of Emotional Assertiveness Training, including the important role of fear, anger, sadness and happiness in our lives. She also shares some of the success stories that have come from the trainings she offers. #assertive #assertiveness #assertivecommunication #assertivenessskills #emotionalwellness #communicationskills #communicationstyles #happy #happiness #sadness #fear #anger #human #lifeskills #learning
Mar 27, 2022•53 min•Ep. 108
Dying is a subject that many of us skirt around, however it is one of those important conversations and there is a lot you do need to know, even if you are a healthy fit person. Dee Dee The Die Right Diva is an expert when it comes to this very sensitive topic and shares some valuable information. No matter what your age (well perhaps over 18) you need to know. #mourning #griefrecovery #griefawareness #lossofalovedone #griefsucks #bereavement #grieving #griefjourney #griefsupport #powerofattorne...
Mar 13, 2022•52 min•Ep. 107
Dr Tony Bernard from the Northern Beaches, Sydney Australia, discusses his recently published book, The Ghost Tattoo, a true story of his father, Henry Bernard’s life. Henry was a respected and hard working doctor on the Northern Beaches, from 1956 until 2002, however few of his patients, the local community or his family for that matter, knew anything of his tragic past. It wasn't until Henry saw the movie, Schindler's List, written by fellow Australian, Thomas Keneally, that Henry began to sha...
Feb 25, 2022•45 min•Ep. 106
Brydie Wright is like many of us, feeling she has put her passion and purpose on hold, and taken the more conservative approach to life, working in roles that did not satisfy her true desire. Brydie chopped and changed careers to pay the mortgage and raise her family. Finally, Brydie has bitten the bullet and is forging her way towards, the career she always thought she would have "When She Grew Up". #career #purpose #passion #goals #motivation #self-belief #self-love #joy #self-esteem #betrueto...
Feb 13, 2022•56 min•Ep. 105
Melissa Pye has been part of the Australian start-up ecosystem over the past 8 years and is currently the UNSW Founders 10x Accelerator Program Manager. I asked Melissa what I thought was a simple question. What is the difference between a Start Up and a Business and what do you do if you have an idea for a business? Not so simple. In this interview Melissa sheds light on this topic. #business #entrepreneur #marketing #success #branding #digitalmarketing #socialmedia #entrepreneurship #businesso...
Dec 04, 2021•52 min•Ep. 104
Gunter Swoboda, is a passionate psychologist with 30 years experience. He is the author of Making Good Men Great, Surfing The Wave of Masculinity. I asked Gunter "How Can Men Age Fearlessly"? In this podcast Gunter shares his knowledge and expertise. #success #grateful #personalgrowth #growing #thrivewithme #ptsd #wellbeing #thriver #cptsd #empower #nevergiveup #lifestyle #mindfulness #striving #transformation#survivor #business #momlife #innovation #leadershipdevelopment #mentalhealthawareness ...
Nov 27, 2021•55 min•Ep. 103
Dr Joanna Nell is not only a practising GP and an advocate for positive ageing, she is also a best selling author of 4 novels, including her most recent publication "The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital". Joanna takes the listener on the journey to becoming an author and how being a GP helps her to be a better author and vice versa. An uplifting interview. Thanks Jo #author #uplit #positiveageing #ageingfearlessly #GP #medicalpracticioner #nursinghomes #author #writers #books #writer #writing #w...
Nov 20, 2021•49 min•Ep. 102
Mark Dunbar a husband, father and grandfather who loves his family. Mark's other love is Go Karting and he shares his passion with 3 generations of Dunbar's. Besides fun, Karting has helped build strong family bonds as well as teaching them all many valuable life lessons including the importance of safety and preparation in all you do and to have a health attitude and love of life. #gokarting #life #family #familytime #makingmemories #familyfirst #familyfun #familygoals #familylove s #familyisev...
Nov 13, 2021•23 min•Ep. 101
Kelly Van Nelson, Author, Poet and Ted Talk Speaker turns the tables on Karen Sander, Founder and Host of the Ageing Fearlessly Podcast. Karen reveals the secrets to her podcasting and Story Room Aus journey. #ageingfearlessly #tedtalks #century #GADS #mentalhealth #emotionaljourney
Nov 06, 2021•47 min•Ep. 100
Ever imagined what it would be like be female and working in a mine? I asked Tracey Sgroi about her experience working in an open cut mine. It’s a place where machinery, stands 2 storeys high. Tracey describes operating these machines as driving huge tonka trucks. This is no place for stilettos. And surprisingly more and more women are signing up to the job. #opencutmines ##miningaustralia #mininglife #miningequipment #miningengineering #undergroundmining #miningindustry #miner #reddirt #womenin...
Oct 30, 2021•29 min•Ep. 99
Are you about to retire from a long career? How well prepared are you? Perhaps you have spent years preparing your finances so you can enjoy your retirement. But, have you taken your plan one step further to include how you will fill the void when you are no longer busy for 40 hours or more a week? Life Coach, Andy Robin is the author of Tapas Life and shares a wealth of knowledge to help you build a life with purpose and passion. #retirement #tapaslife #ageingfearlessly #community #tribe #passi...
Oct 23, 2021•50 min•Ep. 98
Mental Illness is traumatic not only for the person suffering but for those who love them. Penny Holbrook shares her story. It is a brave journey she has travelled, from attempting to take her own life to volunteering and helping others during their recovery. A good news story. #suicide #mentalillness #suicideprevention #wellness #kindness #gratitude #trhiving #selfcare #hope #help #lifeline #
Oct 16, 2021•41 min•Ep. 97
Are you struggling with how to keep an ailing or elderly family member at home? How do you provide care and keep them safe; it can be a full-time role? Dr Joanna Nell is a GP who has a penchant for working with the elderly. Dr Nell helps me to understand the ins and outs of the care available to those in need. And yes, nursing homes are one solution, however there are numerous services in Australia that enable to people to live a quality life while staying at home. Fun fact about Joanna, she is ...
Oct 09, 2021•46 min•Ep. 96
At age 11 Peter Bevis left home to become a ringer, learning the ropes to become of mustering cattle. His bed was his swag school was not your usual reading, writing and arithmatic, not for young Peter, he learnt life's lesson's from his fellow, stockman who took him under their wing #ringer #stockman #sheep #cattle #droving #herding #muster #outbackaustralia#brave
Oct 02, 2021•48 min•Ep. 95
The eleven year drought in Outback Australia has been nothing short of heartbreaking, the land is looking thirsty and life is tough for graziers. Richard Kinnon, has spent his whole life on cattle and sheep stations and not wanting to walk away he knew he had to try something different, so he could keep the land he loved for his family. He founded 'Outback Pioneers' an immersion tour company and this is his story. It is a story filled with emotion and passion, for family, the community, the land...
Sep 25, 2021•45 min•Ep. 94
Have you ever wondered why men struggle when it comes to expressing feelings and emotions? Gunter Swoboda is a psychologist, speaker, author and mentor and the creator of the Making Good Men Great movement and the author of Surfing the New Wave of Masculinity: Making Good Men Great. Gunter discusses the need to start early, before the age of 7, to be ensure that a young boy becomes a great man. This interview is a must for families, especially when it comes to raising boys. #men #feelings #emoti...
Sep 18, 2021•50 min•Ep. 93
Barry Nicolaou is a fierce advocate of well-being and to be able to chase down life’s sought-after moments. In this interview we discuss how life might look after Covid-19. There are positives that have come from the Covid and lockdowns. One of the positives is the opportunity to push “pause” on our busy lives, allowing us to look at what is important to us, family, career and lifestyle and to make changes to the way we wish to move forward after lockdown. #lifeaftercovid #lockdowns #opportuniti...
Sep 11, 2021•43 min•Ep. 92