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Childhood, adolescence, adulthood, elderhood… where and how do we go beyond elderhood? Each episode celebrates a heartwarming and real-life story from a silent generation or a baby boomer. One that will make you appreciate older adults’ wisdom and life experience and make you think and discover how to live life fully and age with grace and meaning.Go beyond elderhood - One chat at a time.  

Nicole Suen

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    Ep 16 - TEDx Speaker Brian Gorman - From Lonely Childhood to Change Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 45:56


    Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! SummaryIn EP16, I sat down with Brian Gorman — a speaker, author, change coach, LGBTQ+ rights advocate, and adoptive father — to explore his extraordinary journey through identity, transformation, and the many faces of change.Brian opens up about growing up as a lonely and introverted child, learning the value of hard work early on, and stepping into leadership as a student activist at Syracuse University. His coming out in the 1980s marked another pivotal chapter — one that deepened his empathy and commitment to driving meaningful change.One of the most powerful parts of our conversation? Brian shares how photography unexpectedly led him to his son, through adoption — a moment that forever changed his life.From corporate consulting to social advocacy, Brian's life is proof that embracing change leads to growth — personally, professionally, and spiritually.Highlights:How a lonely childhood built a foundation of resilience - Working 7 days a week for the family businessComing out in the 1980s and navigating identityChallenging stereotypes and sparking social change at Syracuse UniversityHow photography led him to adopt his sonTransforming from consultant to change coachUsing storytelling to heal and empowerThe ongoing journey of learning - You are Never Alone Keywordsidentity, change, adoption, LGBTQ+, childhood, storytelling, leadership, transformation, self-discovery, photography, activism, resilience, parenting, growth, healingSupport the showIntrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Prefer video? Watch the full episode on YouTube Buy your life story recording and become a Beyonder! Join the Beyonder family on Patreon or Become a podcast member for as little as 3 GBP per month to get exclusive the Now and Then Beyonders' pictures and contents. You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    EP 15 - John Hankins - How to Give More and Reinvent Yourself in Your 70s

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 62:40 Transcription Available


    Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! SummaryIn EP15, I travelled to the U.S. Georgia, to chat with John Hankins — a giver, a licensed social worker, certified financial therapist, and former IT professional — about his unique journey through life, work, and the evolving relationship we have with money.John shares how his childhood and family traditions shaped his views on financial responsibility, generosity, and purpose. After retiring from a long career in IT, he reinvented himself in his 70s as a financial therapist, helping others — especially those NGO and those midlife and beyond — navigate the emotional side of money.We also explore John's deep desire to give back in his life - from putting giving back as a family value to becoming a kidney donor. It's a conversation about purpose, reinvention, and the many ways we can live a meaningful life.Highlights:How early life experiences shape money habitsReinventing your career after retirementFinancial anxiety in retirement yearsLiving with purpose and curiosityHow the process of becoming a kidney donor actually saved his life (!)Keywordschildhood, family legacy, storytelling, giving, money, finance, life after retirement,  grandparents, relationships, memories, creativity, personal growthSupport the showIntrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Buy your life story recording and become a Beyonder! Join the Beyonder family on Patreon or Become a podcast member for as little as 3 GBP per month to get exclusive the Now and Then Beyonders' pictures and contents. You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep 14 - The Forgotten Chinese Seamen of Liverpool

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 17:36


    Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! SummaryIn EP14 - We are going to dive into The Forgotten Chinese Seamen of Liverpool. During World War II, thousands of Chinese sailors served in Britain's merchant navy, keeping vital supply routes open. Many settled in Liverpool, starting families and becoming part of the city's fabric. But after the war, the British government saw them as expendable. In a secret policy, at least 2,300 Chinese seamen were forcibly deported between 1946 and 1949—many without warning. Their wives and children were left behind, never knowing the truth. For decades, this story remained buried. For decades, their families believed they had been abandoned. The truth? They were erased. This is the untold story of Liverpool's forgotten Chinese seamen  KeywordsChinese seamen deportation Liverpool, Forgotten Chinese sailors WWII. Liverpool Chinese merchant navy, UK secret deportation Chinese seamenChapters01:56 Introduction & Welcome04:11 Why still publish when there is no interviewees in this episode? 05:21 Historical Context07:34 Setting the Scene08:42 The Role of Chinese Seamen in WWII09:59 Life in Liverpool & The Promise of a Future11:19 The Secret Deportation         12:24 Aftermath                                                                                                                                                              Related video and articles: Video: 'I just want to know - UK woman's search for missing Chinese fatherVideo: The Secret Betrayal: How the UK ejected the Chinese sailors who had risked their livesArticles: Home Office Official Report Support the showIntrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Buy your life story recording and become a Beyonder! Join the Beyonder family on Patreon or Become a podcast member for as little as 3 GBP per month to get exclusive the Now and Then Beyonders' pictures and contents. You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep 13 - Field Trip - A day at an Independent Assisted Living Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 13:16


    Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! SummaryIn EP13, I shared my experiences as a weekly volunteer visiting independent assisted living homes, focusing on the importance of social connections for residents. I shared 3 stories: Resident or not - Peter, Too young to be there - Michelle, Goodbye - Owen.  This short field trip episode will give you an unseen side of independent living homes and the personal story of the impact of dementia. Keywordsindependent assisted living, social connections, dementia, care homes, personal storiesChapters01:19 Introduction & Welcome03:26 Understanding Care Homes vs. Independent Assisted Living04:27 Loneliness= Smoking 15 Cigarette a day 05:06 First Story: Resident or not - Peter06:41 Second Story: Too young to be there - Michelle08:22 Last Story: Goodbye - Owen09:06  Summary: Celebrating Relationships at my Independent Living Care Home Support the showIntrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Buy your life story recording and become a Beyonder! Join the Beyonder family on Patreon to get exclusive the Now and Then Beyonders' pictures and contents. Become a podcast member You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep 12 - Angela Andrieux- The Family Legacy Keeper - Creating New Memories Through Old Pictures

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 39:40 Transcription Available


    Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! SummaryIn EP12, I travelled to the U.S. - San Diego to chat with Angela Andrieux, an expert in photo preservation and a fine art photographer, sharing her journey from childhood to adulthood, and reflecting on her family's influence.  She discusses the importance of preserving family history and legacy through photography and storytelling, and how her passion for photography has given her career now at Mylio - a software photo manager for a lifetime of memories.  and a new and important identity - the family legacy keeper -  how she creates new memories with her grandmother by sharing old photos and asking questions about those photos. Our conversation highlights the connections between family legacies and the importance of leveraging tools to create long-lasting memories for the next generations before it is too late. See the pictures Angela mentioned on our Patreon page! New PartnershipTry Mylio www.mylio.com to see how they can help you turn a lifetime of memories organised into a family legacy. Try for Free first then enter Beyondhood as promo code @ checkout to get 15% off  Keywordschildhood, family legacy, storytelling, photography, military life, grandparents, relationships, memories, creativity, personal growthChapters01:57 Introduction & Welcome04:49 Childhood Memories and Family Influence06:32 Relationship with grandma09:55 Adolescence and School Experiences12:17 Homeschooling12:39 Favorite Pop Culture & Historical Event13:40 Anne of Green Gables16:54 Career Path and Photography Journey21:11 Beyondhood x Mylio Partnership - 15% off Promocode: Beyondhood21:47 Capturing Family History through Photography25:43 The Role of a Family Legacy Caretaker28:24 Connecting Generations: Military Spouses30:48 Sharing Family Photos  to Create New Memories with Grandma32:06 Imagining Your Own Beyondhood33:44 What is Your Most Memorable Family Photo34:55 Photo: My Tool to Capture and Freeze Family Legacy35:36 Record Life Stories = Opportunity to Reflect 36:23 What is Your One Question for Our Current BeyonderSupport the showIntrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Buy your life story recording and become a Beyonder! Join the Beyonder family on Patreon to get exclusive the Now and Then Beyonders' pictures and contents. Become a podcast member You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep 11 - Paul Long - When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 82:57


    Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! Welcome back to season two of the Beyondhood podcast. After a summer break, we're ready to bring season two to share many more stories that make you appreciate older adults' wisdom and their life experiences. SummaryIn episode 11, our latest Beyonder, Paul Long shares his journey from a news reporter to a content creator to an olderpreneur, reflecting on significant life events, including the loss of his father and the lessons learned from it when he was a teenager.  The conversation delves into the importance of curiosity and creativity during his adulthood. How he came up with his documentary: ''A Passing on the Torch'' and won the prestigious Emmy Award. Paul also shares the secret of his loving 46-year relationship with his wife - Kim.  Finally, we discussed the concept of retirement, emphasising the potential for reinvention at any age, which led to the creation of  ''NewWayFoward''. Keywordschronological age, biological age, childhood influences, loss, career transition, documentary, family life, aging, new perspectives, lifelong learningSupport the showIntrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Buy your life story recording and become a Beyonder! Join the Beyonder family on Patreon to get exclusive the Now and Then Beyonders' pictures and contents. Become a podcast member You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep 10 - Field Trip : What is your favorite memory with your loved one?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 30:13


    Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! In Ep 10, we are going on our field trip to the Alzheimer's and dementia show in London, where we hosted a booth to share how Beyondhood's Record Your Life story service can help leave a lasting legacy for the family and older adults with Alzheimer's before it is too late. We asked the question: ‘' What is your favourite memory of your parents or grandparents and how does it make you feel to talk and record these memories of them'' to around 60 attendees and selected 20 to create this episode.  From carers to patients, from London to Malawi, from 1920 to 2019, from 3 mins stories to 30s moments, join us in experiencing the power of stories and what is it like to record your stories with Beyondhood!Support the Show.Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Buy your life story recording and become a Beyonder! Join the Beyonder family on Patreon to get exclusive the Now and Then Beyonders' pictures and contents. Become a podcast member You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep 9 Part II - Mickey Ellis - From Royal Navy Medals to Cage life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 36:09 Transcription Available


    Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! We are now on Patreon - Join the Beyonder family on Patreon to get exclusive the Now and Then Beyonders' pictures and content.Episode 9 Part II:  We are continuing our Royal Navy Story with Mickey Ellis. At the end of EP I, Mickey was choosing between the Royal Navy's standard career path and modern pentathlon! If you haven't listened to EP1 yet, SPOIL ALERT ahead!In Part II, we discussed what Mickey did after he left the Royal Navy, from the Soviet Union, Slovakia, to back to London, how did he apply his skills to civilians' lives?  We dived into a significant change in his life when he was 76 - prison life - what happened?! how did his relationships, his health, and his mindset change before, during and after prison? What did he do in prison and who did he meet? What is his life like now and how does he keep himself strong physically and mentally? Come and dive into Part II of a Royal Navy officer story - one that is full of surprises and unexpected turns. Support the Show.Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Buy your life story recording and become a Beyonder! Join the Beyonder family on Patreon to get exclusive the Now and Then Beyonders' pictures and contents. Become a podcast member You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep 9 Part I - Mickey Ellis - From running wild to Royal Navy training

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 42:00


    Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! We are now on Patreon - Join the Beyonder family on Patreon to get exclusive the Now and Then Beyonders' pictures and content.Episode 9 Part I:  ‘'Under the sea, Under the sea, Darling it's better.'' This week, we have Mickey Ellis, who dedicated his career to the Royal Navy. I met Mickey while giving out flyers outside the  Royal Albert Hall at the D-Day 80th Anniversary: Remembering the Normandy Landings event. Mickey grew up in Hounslow and had a colourful childhood, from running wild in the neighbourhood to living in different council houses. What was Honslow and London like in the 50s? What do you play as a child in the 50s and 60s? Want to hear first-hand experience of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation without TV? He joined the Royal Navy at age 15 to rebel against his dad and spent 22 years in the service. From the Arctic Circle to Hong Kong, from seaman to diver, what were his experiences like in the Royal Navy? Do you know what social life was like in the Royal Navy? Come and dive into Part I of a Royal Navy's officer story. Support the Show.Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Buy your life story recording and become a Beyonder! Join the Beyonder family on Patreon to get exclusive the Now and Then Beyonders' pictures and contents. Become a podcast member You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep 8 - Field Trip: The Beyondhood Story - From hobby to the Hurlingham Club

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 28:03 Transcription Available


    Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! EP#8 -  We are going on a field trip this week! I received questions from listeners about the story of Beyondhood, so I will bring you on a field trip from the beginning of how we start to our 1st exhibition at the Agenda Festival in the Hurlingham Club on May 20th!Want to know what Beyondhood means? How did we start recording the story? How did I pull an exhibition in 6 days and my encounter with possible modern slavery? Come join me on our 1st Beyondhood field trip where I tell you the story of Beyondhood from the beginning!Check out our behind the  scene pictures of the Agenda Festival on our Instagram and LinkedinSupport the Show.Intrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Sign up to have your life story record and become a Beyonder on our Web Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Become a member by contributing $ each month. You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Creativity costs time & effort & $ and no $ is too small. If $ is an issue, please send me a hug or an encouraging email - still works! *10% of the profit will be donated to the interviewee's chosen charity. Take a look at the Now and Then pictures of our Beyonder on our Web Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep#7 Part II - Jenny Curran - Will l live past 35?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 37:05


    Love it? Have a question or comment? Click here to send me a direct message! EP#7 -  Part II:  We are back for part II of Jenny's life story! When was the last time you said thank you that you can breathe every day?  imagine if you only have 25% lung capacity, what would you do? Jenny turned her disadvantage into her passion and career - started accessible adventures to provide inclusive travel for all physical abilities so that we all can have an

    Ep #7 Part I - Jenny Curran - How many belly button do you have?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 40:16


    ANNOUNCEMENT! I have been receiving many positive and heartwarming comments from you guys! Thank you! Many of you ask if we can publish more than 1 episode per month. 

    Ep 6 - Liz Bolton - Value your self-worth, learn to say NO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 56:41 Transcription Available


    Episode 6: We have the free spirit and funny Liz Bolton. She is energetic, passionate and a firecracker! We had one of the most amazing times recording her life story at her unique and beautiful home in London. Liz has the most unique upbringing: She was the first British born in Al-Fashir, Sudan and spent time in the Gold Coast (Ghana) as a child. Her parents have one of the most dramatic love stories of the 1930s you will ever hear and they are the original Airbnb creator! We dived into her career, and she worked very hard to become top of her Public Relations profession. Have you heard of Pick of the Fringe and the first-ever Levi music sponsorship with David Bowie in the 80s? Come find out how Liz was part of the creation team. We talked deeply about the significant relationships in her life and how she reminded us that self-worth and respect are two key virtues. Into her elderhood, Liz is so active! Yoga, gardening, Airbnb host, who said retirement is dull? Come to find out how you can retire from your professions but never retire from life.   Dear Liz, You are so funny and such a gem to record with! Thank you for being so open, honest and real in your recording. I am so grateful our paths crossed and hope your children will enjoy this life gift from you and to the next generations.  Love, NicoleSupport the showIntrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Sign up to have your life story record and become a Beyonder on our Web Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Become a member by contributing $ each month. You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Creativity costs time & effort & $ and no $ is too small. If $ is an issue, please send me a hug or an encouraging email - still works! *10% of the profit will be donated to the interviewee's chosen charity. Take a look at the Now and Then pictures of our Beyonder on our Web Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep 5 - Suen Sing - In life, the more you give, the more you get.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 39:09 Transcription Available


    Our 5th episode is a special one! This episode is a time-travelling journey, from 2018 to now, from Cantonese to English, from past to present. This time, we travelled to 2018 Hong Kong, my home town, to listen to Suen Sing, my grandpa, life story. Born in 1930 in Dongguan China, Suen Sing grew up in poverty and instability. Starting to work when he was 9, he knew he had to work hard and be smart to have a good life. His family's love and belief in education pushed him to leave China for Hong Kong.  His childhood was not how you and I would imagine today. You will find out how he witnessed human cannibalism and how he made himself into a respected school principal.  We also dive deep into his business and networking philosophy. Do you believe in an afterlife? After hearing how Suen Sing became a Christian in his elderhood, you might start to wonder if is there a higher power.  Ready to go back in time - to 1930s China? Be ready for a ride!P.S. Mother's Day is coming up! If you want to create a special gift for your mom, your grandma, or an important woman, contact me to see how I can help you record her life story. Dear Grandpa, I love you and I know you are smiling from heaven without pain now. Thank you for being my most vivid storyteller. I am so grateful that Victoria recorded a part of your life story. By sharing your life story, I am passing on your legacy and wisdom to the next generation, not just to my family but to the world. Love, NicoleSupport the showIntrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Sign up to have your life story record and become a Beyonder on our Web Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Become a member by contributing $ each month. You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Creativity costs time & effort & $ and no $ is too small. If $ is an issue, please send me a hug or an encouraging email - still works! *10% of the profit will be donated to the interviewee's chosen charity. Take a look at the Now and Then pictures of our Beyonder on our Web Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep 4 - Mary M. - Do you remember what dedication mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 35:37


    Our 4th episode features Mary M. We travelled to Southern London to interview this hardworking and lovely Scottish lady. She is 87 years old and showed me what dedication means. We started with Mary's childhood with her favorite pony and the griddle scone recipe that her family still uses today.  Want to know what is it like to smoke a ''cinnamon stick'''?  ;) stay tuned! Being a tomboy herself and growing up with 8 male cousins, she attended a state boarding school in order to get a higher education. Despite being a tomboy, she follows her idol - her aunt - to become a nurse. We dive deep into her adulthood: how she devotes her life to being a nurse and her most memorable stories as a nurse. Her strong personality and dedication keep her going even being a health professional means you have to face and see and talk about death a lot of time. At the age of 26, her curiosity and love brought her to move to London with her late husband to start a new life. Want to know what it is like to party in Downing street? Mary stays close to her Scottish culture, we will find out more about Scottish Clans and Burn's night in the episode. Moving into her elderhood, Mary still uses her skills as a nurse to become a Samaritan and learn Ikebana (you will find out what it is!)Need a reminder of  ''dedication'' meaning in this super fast society that praises fast results ? You will definitely remember from listening to Mary's story. Dear Mary and Archie (Grandson of Mary): Thank you for trusting me to become a part of your family gift and legacy. I truly feel your passion and love as a nurse and as a mom + grandma for your family. I love that this episode has revealed unheard of family stories. I hope you love this episode as much as you love Ikebana - Love, NicoleSupport the showIntrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Sign up to have your life story record and become a Beyonder on our Web Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Become a member by contributing $ each month. You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Creativity costs time & effort & $ and no $ is too small. If $ is an issue, please send me a hug or an encouraging email - still works! *10% of the profit will be donated to the interviewee's chosen charity. Take a look at the Now and Then pictures of our Beyonder on our Web Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep 3 - IronGran - Eddie Brocklesby - I am the lucky one

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 43:33


    Our 3rd episode features Edwina (Eddie) Brocklesby -  The oldest British woman doing the Ironman competition at age 80 who founded the charity Silverfit in her 70s. We listened to Eddie's influential and happy childhood stories: How her father's work had a big influence on her career and her grandma was Churchill's cook. We talked about her passion for social work and how she started running at age 50, prompted by her late husband Phill.  Stay tuned to find out how she started Ironman - a 2.4-mile swim in open water, followed by an agonising 112-mile bike ride, then a full marathon. Eddie has tackled six Ironmans, seven triathlons, five duathlons and seven London Marathons! Not only did she start a new sport, but Eddie changed career in her 70s! Check out   Silverfit - a charity that aims to promote happier, healthier ageing through physical activity.  We talked about her upcoming Race Across America 2024 - the hardest supported endurance cycle race in the world.  At age 81, she will be part of a relay team cycling 3000+ miles over 9 days with three amazing women ages 76, 60 and 53. Their goal is to prove that fitness truly has no age limit Dear Eddie,I am grateful that our lives have crossed and thank you for showing me the power of positivity and determination: From limited physical activity to participation in marathons, Ironman and now Race across America, you truly show me that we can achieve anything when we put our mind into it and life is a blessing so we need to make the most out of it! Love, NicoleBelow are the links that we discussed in the podcast: 1.  Film of Joan Bakewell interviewing Eddie's grandmother – Georgina Landemare's  Churchill's cook. 2. Donate to support Eddie's 2024 Race Across America 3. Documentary film about Eddie4. CNN article on EddieSupport the showIntrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Sign up to have your life story record and become a Beyonder on our Web Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Become a member by contributing $ each month. You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Creativity costs time & effort & $ and no $ is too small. If $ is an issue, please send me a hug or an encouraging email - still works! *10% of the profit will be donated to the interviewee's chosen charity. Take a look at the Now and Then pictures of our Beyonder on our Web Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep 2 - Pat & Johnny O'Sullivan - Left, Right or Center?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 56:10 Transcription Available


    Our 2nd episode features Pat & Johnny O'Sullivan -  we travelled to Greystones, Ireland to talk to these two lovebirds of 50+ years. They are both 76 years old and they hold the best dinner party in Greystones. We chatted about Johnny's lifelong career in the textile industry and how he witnessed the rise and fall of textiles.  Pat shared her career pause due to the ''Marriage Ban'' in Ireland. We also got to understand what is the secret to maintaining a loving, healthy, and respectful 53+ year marriage (tips: travel with your friends is part of the recipe!)We also dive deep into how they dealt with losing their life pension, what death means and how religion and spirituality affect their view of going to the other side!  Ready to learn and be inspired by this fun and energetic Irish couple?  PS: You will also find out why there was a massive delay in publishing this episode :( We are now back on our monthly track! Dear Pat & Johnny: I am grateful that our lives have crossed and thank you for showing me that as long as we are with the people we love, nothing else matters as much as we think.  Our conversation occurred on a very difficult day for me, and I truly believe God is sending his message to me via our conversation.  I hope you love this episode as much as you love dinner party - Love, NicoleSupport the showIntrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Sign up to have your life story record and become a Beyonder on our Web Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Become a member by contributing $ each month. You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Creativity costs time & effort & $ and no $ is too small. If $ is an issue, please send me a hug or an encouraging email - still works! *10% of the profit will be donated to the interviewee's chosen charity. Take a look at the Now and Then pictures of our Beyonder on our Web Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Ep 1 - Donald Campbell - Look at the world around you

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 55:32 Transcription Available


    Our 1st episode features Donald Campbell - my energetic, healthy, and full-of-life Pilates classmate who is in his 90s. We chatted about his childhood, how he took 5 days from Canada to France and then to the UK, his adulthood, how he went from not knowing to sew to becoming a fashion designer that Princess Diana loves, his elderhood, how he is still travelling the world with his partner of 54 years.How to keep a 54-year relationship? How to start a new skill in your 70s? Come and find out in this episode. Dear Donald: I am grateful that our lives have crossed and thank you for showing me the key to life is to keep it as fun as possible. Like you, I will never stop travelling. I hope you love this episode as much as you love Pilates - Love, NicoleSupport the showIntrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Sign up to have your life story record and become a Beyonder on our Web Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Become a member by contributing $ each month. You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Creativity costs time & effort & $ and no $ is too small. If $ is an issue, please send me a hug or an encouraging email - still works! *10% of the profit will be donated to the interviewee's chosen charity. Take a look at the Now and Then pictures of our Beyonder on our Web Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

    Introduction & Welcome

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 3:42 Transcription Available


    Welcome to Beyondhood - where we go beyond elderhood - one chat at a time. In our introduction & welcome episode, we tell you why did we create the Beyondhood podcast, who is your host Nicole Suen, and why you should listen to Beyondhood.Find out more about us on our web. Follow us on Instagram, Linkedin & FacebookSupport the showIntrigued by the conversation? Get involve using the following ways: Sign up to have your life story record and become a Beyonder on our Web Follow us @ Beyondhood on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Become a member by contributing $ each month. You can ask questions and nominate Beyonders to be on the show. Creativity costs time & effort & $ and no $ is too small. If $ is an issue, please send me a hug or an encouraging email - still works! *10% of the profit will be donated to the interviewee's chosen charity. Take a look at the Now and Then pictures of our Beyonder on our Web Email me at gobeyondelderhood@gmail.com

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