Forward After Fifty

Welcome to my second podcast season of Forward After Fifty. In this episode of Forward After 50, 'How Can We Deal With Ageism?' I'm discussing the importance of redefining ageing positively and confronting ageism. Ageism is a prevalent issue worldwide, with negative stereotyping about ageing deeply ingrained in society.The power of language can shape perceptions about ageing. By shifting the narrative around ageing, we can empower ourselves and others to embrace this stage of life with confidence and joy.Are you a woman over 50, uncertain about what's next? Do you question your identity or feel stuck in roles that no longer serve you? You're not alone. Many women over 50 have a desire for change. Have a look at The Rising Reinventors Programme Rebecca Ronane is an advocate for positive ageing, an author, a Life Coach, and a Podcaster.https://www.rebeccaronane.com/Follow me on Social Media Instagram Facebook

Episode Fifty of the Forward After Fifty podcast is about embracing adventure and stepping out of your comfort zone. My guest, Geraldine McFaul, is a freelance risk management consultant and shares her inspiring journey of walking from her home in Glasgow to Rome. She embarked on this adventure after her mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia, and she wanted to raise funds for Dementia UK and Mary's Meals in memory of her parents. Geraldine had minimal planning and relied on her intuition and the kindness of strangers along the way, the 'kindnappers as Geraldine named them'. She faced challenges, such as the heat wave and the daunting task of crossing the Alps, but she persevered and completed the journey in six months. The experience taught her the importance of setting her own pace, embracing flexibility, and trusting in herself. Geraldine plans to continue sharing her story through talks and writing a book. You can follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ged_home2rome/

Sara Barnes, author of The Cold Fix and The Winter of Our Lives, is my guest in this Forward After Fifty Podcast.  We discuss the benefits of cold water swimming for women over 50, including how it reduces physical pain and emotional distress.  Sara shares her journey of using cold water therapy to overcome challenges after having had major leg surgery to alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis. She also discusses the extra benefits of finding a sense of community with other cold water swimmers worldwide, including overcoming the dread of turning sixty by swimming with sixty different people in sixty places and the friendships and stories that were created. We discuss the importance of embracing one's physical self and taking action to live life to the fullest after the age of 50. It's about embracing age and its potential, as well as the personal growth and empowerment that comes with it. Don't let fear hold you back from living your best life. If you'd like to connect with Sara, follow her on Instagram and learn more about cold water swimming. Read The Cold Fix and The Winter of Our Lives 

From broken to breaking barriers, Jo Moseley describes herself as a single Mum with two grown-up sons. In addition to her lovely day job, she is a freelance creative. Divorce, perimenopause, and the loss of her Mother took Jo into a dark place; she describes herself as broken. Sleep-deprived, a friend suggested exercise might help; Jo purchased a rowing machine, and after two weeks, she began to feel much better. That rowing machine started a new direction that opened up multiple paths. Since then, she has exchanged a rowing machine for paddleboarding and became, in 2019, at 54, the first woman to paddleboard across Britain's coast to coast. She has written two books, been featured in a moving documentary about her coast-to-coast paddleboard adventure, and has a podcast. In this Forward After Fifty podcast, Jo tells her story about embracing bravery, overcoming fear, breaking barriers, and defying ageism. Jo is such an inspiring example of creating change, and if you'd like to know more, follow her on Instagram Read her books: Stand-up Paddleboarding in the Lake District: Beautiful places to paddleboard in Cumbria Stand-up Paddleboarding in Great Britain: Beautiful places to SUP in England, Scotland & Wales: Beautiful places to paddleboard in England, Scotland & Wales Watch her film Brave Enough - A Journey Home to Joy Listen to the podcast The Joy of SUP - The Paddleboarding Sunshine Podcast

Janice Jacquet is an artist and generously gave her time in 2021 to be interviewed for my book ⁠Forward After 50, The Rising Reinventors⁠ In 2023, I decided to revisit my ten interviewees in the following years to see if their ageing journeys, particularly any fears of ageing, had changed. In their initial interviews, each of the ten interviewees expressed concerns about ageing, particularly loneliness and fear of losing their independence. Janice, a seasoned artist, once grappled with the notion of calling herself a professional artist. However, her journey is a testament to the power of self-belief. Today, her artwork graces various exhibitions, and you can catch a glimpse of her past and upcoming creations on Instagram. Our conversation was a deep dive into a multitude of topics, ranging from ageism to the societal pressures that some cultures exert on individuals to conform to certain expectations of ageing. We explore fears, such as losing close bonds made throughout a lifetime and the possibility of relying on others for support, and we discuss the importance of connection. Janice Jacquet is a rising reinventor. Read Forward After 50, The Rising Reinventors for tons of tips to age positively

My guest in this episode of Forward After Fifty is Carole Railton, a behaviourist and author. Involved in technology since her teens, now in her seventies, she has more than enough experience to share on the subject of Artificial Intelligence and technology for the over-fifties, She has co-authored SeniorITy: How AI and Tech Can Enhance Senior Living o-authored with Lucia Dore.   Carole explains how we can make the most of AI, its negatives, such as scammers targetting the over fifties, as well as the numerable positives, Carole enlightens us on the myriad ways AI can enhance our lives, from improving our health to revolutionizing our shopping experiences. Most importantly, she underscores how artificial intelligence can empower us to maintain our independence, a beacon of hope for the over-fifties. We discuss updating our skills and the opportunities resulting from this, including creating our own businesses. Read the book to enhance your future and connect with Carole on X (Twitter) @carolerailton

In this episode of Forward After Fifty, we meet Siobhan Daniels, the retirement rebel.  Siobhan, the author of The Retirement Rebel and host of the Retirement Rebel: Life after 60 podcasts, is not just a retirement rebel. She is a powerful pro-age campaigner, actively contributing to the movement to eliminate ageism, the most tolerated prejudice. After retiring, Siobhan sold her home possessions and hit the road in a motor home to champion positive ageing. Her lifestyle choice inspires those looking to reinvent themselves and explore alternative ways of living. You can connect with Siobhan and find out more by visiting her website, https://www.shuvonshuvoff.co.uk/ and following her on instagram

If you are about to have a significant birthday (aren't they all) and want to be adventurous, listen to this podcast. I'm still determining how I stumbled on Heth's Goes Biking Instagram page, but I'm so glad I did. What a joy to follow someone who decides to move out of her comfort zone and do so in such a humorous way; I encourage you to follow her adventures. Despite being an avid cake eater, Heather Miller decided to celebrate turning fifty with something other than a 50-candle birthday cake. A recreational biker, Heather decided to take her bike adventure to the next level and announced a birthday bike adventure. Cycling 600 km around South Korea started the Heth Goes Biking Instagram page. What have you been saying you want to do but have yet to do? Making changes can sometimes be scary, so if you need motivation, read my book Forward After 50, The Rising Reinventors. After reading, you can permit yourself to dream on a large scale and create a plan of action. The first step to ageing positively is downloading my freebie, The Secret to Ageing Positively, here.

My guest today is Diane Watson, financial advisor and author of ⁠She Can Prosper: Unlocking Financial Independence and Empowering Women to Thrive.⁠ Diane is passionate about women's prosperity; her book has all the information needed to create financial independence and prosperity, including financial empowerment for women over fifty. We talk about financial benefits and what you should avoid, Money beliefs and their impact on financial decisions: gender roles, finances, and education. Diane says if you have not been looking after your money and are over fifty, it is not too late to start your financial independence journey. So many women fear losing their independence as they age, and much of that fear is around not having enough money. I encourage you to read Diane's very readable book, where she relates different women's stories. All of these contain tips for us to prosper. She Can Prosper can be purchased on Amazon, and for further information on how you can connect with Diane, go to her website SheCanProsper.com

In my book ⁠Forward After 50⁠ , I discuss connection as an essential part of moving forward after fifty. Connection is a top value of mine, so I wanted to have Honor Marks on my podcast, as Honor is about turning midlife into something magical. Her mission is to connect women over forty-five worldwide in her Magical Midlife Membership or her retreats in the south of France. In this episode, we discuss why midlife can be and is potentially the most magical time, and being part of a community of like-minded women is not only fabulous, but it's good for your health. Follow Honor on ⁠Instagram⁠ and check out her Honestly with Honor ⁠website to join Magical Midlife Membership.

Could age diversity in the workplace contribute to eliminating ageism? Many think yes, it would, but how many businesses across the globe are actively employing a multi-age task force? Maryna Fontenoy, owner of hairdressing salons Balayalchemy in France and Beaucatcher Salon in London, and Victoria Templeman, owner of Maison Victoire in France, an estate agent selling houses to a home and global market, are both proving to the world that age diversity at work works. Our conversation dives into why it works and how crossing the generation divide leads to mutual respect and evolving new dynamic ideas. You can connect with Maryna Fontenoy at Balayalchemy or in London at the Beaucatcher and Victoria Templeman at Maison VIctoire If you'd like to know more about intergeneration, read my book Forward After 50, The Rising Reinventors or contact me at rebeccaronane.com

This week's podcast features Kelly Howard, the consistency expert with a touch of adventure whose book Fit Active & Ageless for Life is our subject of discussion. Kelly and I both advocate that exercise is the key to healthy longevity. How we exercise is in our hands, which sometimes means we won't do anything. . Kelly recognises that everyone is an individual; therefore, she creates fitness plans that are doable and adaptable to what you want.  Even if you detest exercise, Kelly will convince you otherwise; her method is about adapting to make your exercise plan pleasurable. If you'd like to connect with Kelly, then go to https://fitisfreedom.com/ Kelly is offering you, the listener, her latest book for free by going to the following link: https://fitisfreedom.thrivecart.com/ebook/ If you haven't yet downloaded my freebie The Secret to Ageing Positively go to this link https://www.rebeccaronane.com/the-secret-to-ageing-positively/

In this episode, we discuss how we can deal with the privilege of longevity. Mebbs Remtulla was initially excited to retire, but after a while, he wondered, 'What's Next'? Then he discovered others of a similar age thought the same, hence the creation of What's Next?  What are you going to do with the gift of a longer life?  Why do we need to shift our mindset of ageing as a period of decline to longevity as a period of opportunity? Mehbs Remtulla and his team have created the Social Venture 'What's Next?' to help support a community that wants to make worthwhile connections and change the narrative of negative ageing. If you'd like to join or find out more about What's Next, please go to this link: https://whatsnext50.com/

Travelling solo is one of the fastest-growing demographics in the tourist industry. Yet, for some of us who haven't ventured to far-flung destinations by ourselves before, it might seem a daunting venture. Invariably, bucket lists for over-fifties women contain something to do with travel or being in a different environment. A change might mean a holiday or living in another country. So, in this episode, we discuss some ways you can travel solo and discover or rediscover somewhere that's been on your bucket list. My 30 Days to Kickstart Your Life After Fifty email program has a chapter dedicated to travel over fifty as I know how important travel can be for some women to move forward after fifty My fellow coach and one of the ten interviewees in my book Forward After Fifty, The Rising Reinventors is Carol Evans, my guest on this podcast. Carol loves to travel solo and in our conversation, shares many benefits of taking time out alone in an unfamiliar place and why it's not as daunting as it seems. Carol, a business coach, runs a membership for women who want to level their lives and creates business retreats, which is one way to venture alone yet be with like-minded people. Connect with Carol to find out more with the following link. https://www.planetpeacockclub.com

In this episode, I talk to Susan Salenger about her book ⁠SIDELINED: How Women Can Navigate A Broken Healthcare System⁠.   Sidelined examines the many ways in which some women manage and sometimes mismanage their healthcare. Susan explores how women, typically the medical gatekeepers for their families, tend to be highly conscientious about taking care of themselves, yet at the same time, inadvertently undermine their care. They often hesitate to call the doctor when they don't feel well and worry that their doctor's visit will take time away from their families or work. They may hesitate to ask doctors the necessary questions and don't always comply with the doctor's instructions. Susan Salenger's research reveals how conflicted many women are about the medical decisions they ultimately make. Susan was such a joy to talk to, and I admired that her first book was written at the age of eighty, which should inspire all of us who would like to write a book and think it's too late. No, it isn't! You can purchase Susan's book here. Follow her on Instagram and on TikTok @grandma.gains If you are at a crossroads, you might like my Thirty Days to Kick-start your Life After Fifty, an email program to shortcut your journey and create a limitless life if you'd like to know more, click here. My first book Forward After 50 is out now. Here's to your reinvention.

In my book Forward After 50, The Rising Reinventors, I interviewed ten women on various aspects of ageing. The fear of ageing came up with everyone I spoke to, including my guest today Janine Kathleen Shapiro who is the founder of Janine Kathleen and offers Personal Leadership Coaching and Psychic Healing.  Janine answers some of the fears many of us think ageing might bring. We discuss making changes, enjoying ageing, and understanding the ageing cycle. The challenges of reinventing who you are today and moving beyond the fear of ageing. You can find out more and connect with Janine by going to a website⁠ https://www.janinekathleen.com/work-with-me/ If you'd like to know the secret to ageing positively here's the link to the download https://www.rebeccaronane.com/the-secret-to-ageing-positively/ and the 7 top tips to move forward after 50 click here https://bit.ly/FAFtips Be sure to visit my website https://www.rebeccaronane.com/ and check out my program 30 Days to Kick-start Your Life After 50

In today's podcast episode, I talk with Paul Flowers of Circa 46 about how advertisers don't understand the over-50 market. There were some interesting insights that came up. Here are some of the key points to check out 1. Why people over 50 are the most valuable generation in marketing history.  2. The two kinds of ageism. 3. How advertising companies not targeting seniors is a missed opportunity.  If you are interested in winning the senior market go to https://www.slingshot.com/circa46 Connect with Paul Flowers to find out more on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-flowers-1597777/ If you'd like to know the secret to ageing positively here's the link to the download https://www.rebeccaronane.com/the-secret-to-ageing-positively/ and the 7 top tips to move forward after 50 click here https://bit.ly/FAFtips Be sure to visit my website https://www.rebeccaronane.com/ and check out my program 30 Days to Kick-start Your Life After 50

In this episode, I talk to Anna Jenkins about why she reinvented herself as a fitness teacher in her forties and created a women-only gym; We are Fit Attitude. We dive into many subjects, including navigating the fitness industry's bias towards youth and exercising over fifty if you've never exercised or not exercised for a while. The advantages of having someone you can relate to and the importance of having teachers who get that different age groups have different needs, and one of them isn't being treated as if you're past it.  I found We Are Fit Attitude due to⁠ an article in the Guardian ⁠about the misrepresentation of older women and fitness in stock library pictures and how Anna Jenkins decided to address the issue. Women-only health and fitness club, We Are Fit Attitude is a movement to empower women of all ages to love their bodies and stay fit and strong. If you'd like to learn more about joining We Are Fit Attitude, click⁠ here⁠. You can be anywhere worldwide, as classes are also online.  Forward after Fifty inspires and motivates women to embrace change without limitations; go to the website to learn more. Need the inspiration to reinvent Forward After 50? Read the book Forward After 50  

Sara Coggiola and I have a lot in common we are both reinventors, coaches, and explorers who live in a different culture than our own.  If you could live anywhere in the world, would anything stop you? Being away from regular life in an unfamiliar setting can instigate self-reflection, learning, ideas, and many other emotions, all reinvention ingredients. However, starting a new business, project, and life when there are cultural differences and a foreign language, you may need someone like Sara Coggiola, a Cross-Cultural Trainer and Life CoActive coach. Through her private practice, ⁠Between Cultures⁠, she aims to support globally mobile families as they settle into and adapt to their new destinations. Sara has reinvented herself a few times while supporting her husband's International career. 

The Midlife Mistress Manifesto includes how to live without regrets, eliminate twats out of your life and redefine the word selfish so you can live a positive and well-lived life. I'm in conversation with Carolyn Hobdey, AKA The Midlife Mistress who spent 25 years building a successful corporate career working for some of the world's largest employers. However, her life imploded in 2018 of not one disaster but several. Since that time, she has risen and reinvented her life on her terms. An author her books include, 'Redefining SELFISH. No Guilt. No Regrets All The Twats I Met Along The Way was the first of her 'Twats Trilogy', followed by De-Twat Your Life! and will be completed by the forthcoming Twats At Work. Carolyn is a corporate 'people problem-solver and business consultant via her The Leader's Lounge brand. She has a podcast show with Jo Britton titled The Broad Room Work and connect with Carolyn by going to her website https://www.midlifemistress.com/ Find more about everything Forward After 50 at my website of the same name.

I had the privilege to hear the stories of ten inspiring women while researching my book Forward after 50. We discussed many of the aspects positive and negative of being a woman over fifty. However, fear of the changes that age can bring creates negativity and feed into ageism. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Maxine Daniels, whose been continually reinventing herself and breaking barriers along the way. Maxine started life as an actress and worked for ten years in theatre before setting up her own business using actors in training in organisations. At the same time, she trained as a psychodrama/psychotherapist. She worked in the forensic field in prisons and hospitals, delivering treatment programmes. Maxine completed her doctorate at age 50 and still works as a Consultant Psychotherapist in resilience and forensics. She has two daughters in their 20's. One who lives in Madrid, and the other is a jazz trumpet player, leading the way for female trumpeters in a male world! If you'd like to conquer the fear of ageing, read my book Forward After 50, which focuses on changing your mindset, stopping people-pleasing, and embracing ageing after fifty and beyond. Buy on Amazon and most online bookstores.

In my book Forward After 50 I interviewed ten women, and unanimously they mentioned a fear of ageing is loneliness and isolation from the community.  Environment, culture and circumstances impact communities, sometimes bringing unwelcome loneliness at any age. Disconnection can lead to depression and fear, which crushes your confidence and is hardly conducive to ageing positively. On the other hand, the connection makes us feel worthwhile and allows us to learn from each other, create together, exchange emotions, laugh and cry. We are social, not solitary animals. In this episode,  I chat with Shirley Kennett about the importance of being part of a community and creating communities where people can connect. Shirley found an opportunity to tackle loneliness and isolation post the covid pandemic for people of all ages. The result has been life-changing for so many. If you'd like to know how to become a volunteer with Shirley or perhaps start or be part of a similar group, go to Shirley's website mentioned below and send an email. Shirley is dedicated to helping others to lead a happier and healthier life through her own life coaching practice you can connect with Shirley Kennett on her website https://shirleykennett.co.uk/ 

In this episode, I'm talking to Christine Catoggio. She is an Internationally Recognized Life Transition Strategist, speaker, and author. We met some months ago in a zoom room organised by What's neXT a community dedicated to informing transitioners of the opportunities after retirement and much more. Christine and I found that we shared many of the same views on retirement, a word that might seem a little outdated in 2022 and more appropriate for our parent's generation. So why is that, and how can we embrace those changes? We discuss this and some of Christine's great tips to redesign and go forward after fifty. You can connect with Christine and find out more on her website Successful Life Transistions  Facebook,  Linkedin, and Instagram

My guest today Julie Kennedy, is the host of the Podcast Fabulous After Fifty. Julie and I both come from the mindset that life after fifty is one full of new opportunities if you want them. We discuss that this time in our lives is one where we can use our experience to the optimum to make choices that serve us all fabulously. Julie is a coach specialising in anxiety and a translator, among many other professional skills; find out more by going to her website The Kennedy Connection If you are inspired to make a change after fifty, download my free guide to 'The Secret to Ageing Positively'. I want you to know that over fifty can be the most beautiful time of your life as you now have wisdom and knowledge that you never had before. Coming soon, '30 days to Kickstart your Life After 50' is a thirty-day email program to help shift your thinking and give you a different perspective on ageing.

We know that brain exercise is essential for health forward after fifty, but have you ever considered how playing a musical instrument could benefit your brain? I admit I had the ageist view that learning an instrument was for the under-fifties, even under twenty! I've been proven wrong by established musician and teacher Rachel Halliwell whose venture Music on the Mind encourages adults over fifty to learn the violin. Rachel says 'Teaching people to put their life experiences into something creative will be a fantastic project for me - but ultimately for the people involved. It will benefit them on many levels, from socialising to learning a new skill to improving and maintaining their memory and keeping them healthier physically.' The launch concert for "Music on the Mind" is in Eyragues France on 25th June at 15h. If you'd like to know more and work with Rachel or come to the concert, you can contact her by visiting her website https://maisonprovence.net/violin

Today's show is about Intergeneration, a subject that caught my attention whilst researching my book 'Forward After FIfty'. It seemed that an answer to the segregation of people over a certain age, let's say over-50, could be solved if the generations integrated; therefore a win, win for all. Moreover, bringing together of all ages could bring mutual respect and an evolvement of new dynamic ideas. I came across a networking group in the U.S.A called Cirkel, whose goal is to connect people from different generations. Thanks to them, I was introduced to Alexa Fleet, who I am talking to today about intergeneration and ageism. Alexa is a social gerontologist and behavioural health integration researcher at New York State Psychiatric Institute/ Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Her work strengthens structures across the lifespan that promotes healthy ageing for all. You can contact Alexa through Linkedin

Carrie Farmer is an Intuition Encouragement Coach who is as passionate as I am on the topic of reinvention and all the opportunities life has to offer over fifty. Carrie has created the Soul LIfe Treasure Hunt, a board game. It's a tool to aid your reinvention journey and upgrade your life after fifty. If you'd like to know more about Carrie, her coaching board game and happiness/self-balance assessment quiz go to her website https://carriefarmerconnections.com Need more positivity in your life download my small but mighty freebie The Secret to Ageing Positively to go forward after fifty

We're changing the conversation about ageing with mindset coach Janine Kathleen Shapiro and business coach Carol Evans. Why do we want to change after fifty? Why are so many women creating new businesses? Does ageism hold us back from sharing our worth? Are we using, sharing and even recognising our wisdom? These are some of the questions we discuss in this episode. If you'd like to know more and connect with us have a look at our websites Carol Evans Janine Kathleen Shapiro and me Rebecca Ronane

Do you have a story to tell? All of us do, but for most of us, the thought of putting pen to paper is not an option. It took Julie Scolnik over forty years to write, publish and share her story 'Paris Blue', a memoir of love. This episode discusses the role of memory in our lives and how important it is to let the world hear your story as it might make a meaningful difference to someone. Julie Scolnik is a concert flautist and the founding artistic director of Mistral Music, a chamber music series that since 1997 has been known for its virtuosic performances, imaginative programming, and the deep personal rapport she establishes with her audiences. Her first book Paris Blue was published by Koehler books on October 5 2021. https://www.juliescolnik.com/

In this episode, I interview Gail Gibson and Ruby McGuire, the writers of "The Working Women's Guide to Menopause When the Heat is on Don't Sweat It". At last, a book on dealing with your mindset during perimenopause and menopause written in the language you can understand. Women going through menopause in the workforce have not been addressed sufficiently in the past. This book is going to make a huge difference. Learn why in this episode. Ruby McGuire, Business & Mindset Queen, and Gail Gibson, Performance Coach, co-wrote this book to help working women manage their mindset through menopause. It's full of powerful tips and tools to manage your mindset in your menopause at work and in your personal life. Copies of the book are available to purchase on Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwells, Book Depository, Foyles, Gardners, Apple Books, and Nook. About the authors: Ruby McGuire is a Business & Mindset Queen. She is an accredited master coach, accredited master mentor, trainer, inspirational speaker and author. She loves helping her clients across the globe to step up and become leaders (aka Queens) of their businesses by developing leadership skills, ditching self-doubt and creating a success mindset. Ruby has many books to her name, some co-authored, some authored, including the IAPC&M's (International Authority of Professional Coaching & Mentoring) book, How to Win & Keep Clients, Awaken Your True Potential, Ruby's Little Book of Visibility Tips, and her latest books in 2021 being Ruby's Coaching Gems and The Working Women's Guide to Menopause: When the Heat is On. Don't Sweat It! 2021. Ruby has a podcast show, Rock Your Fabulous Biz, where she shares bite-sized tips in a fab and fun way on all things business-related. She's a Brit on a mission to live a simpler life without marketing with social media so that she can spend more time in her beautiful Scottish surroundings. She lives in Scotland with her hubby, little dog and a flock of chickens. You can find her at her pretty online home or satisfying her obsession with pinning on Pinterest! Finally, check out her mini guide to Marketing Without Social Media (an extract from her book, Ruby's Coaching Gems). PS. You'll pretty much always find her surrounded by lots of books or making cards with a cappuccino in her hand (She says, “Preferably Whittards Vanilla Coffee, please”!) Connect with Ruby https://rubymcguire.com/ Gail Gibson. Author of Making Connections: How to Network Effectively to Build Better Business Relationships, 2009, and co-author of 2 books, The Rise of SEE-19TM Leadership: See Beyond and Become the Leader You Are Born to Be, 2021 and The Working Women's Guide to Menopause: When the Heat is On. Don't Sweat It! 2021. An inspirational speaker on Self-leadership and Sustaining Peak Personal Performance. Host of The Can Do Way, an uplifting weekly podcast featuring stories of Can Do growth, resilience, and success. A self-confessed book addict and voracious reader, green tea drinker, haiku poet, who loves to keep fit in the great outdoors – her ‘green' gym. Gail lives in Malaysia with her husband. Connect with Gail Gibson https://gailmgibson.com/

According to statistics half of all women over forty-five will be a carer. You may have dedicated eighteen years plus to your children and just when you thought it was time for you an elderly relative needs attention. In fact, many of us will spend an average of seventeen years being a carer of our parents, partners, or friends. We all want everyone to remain in their own homes and be independent but inevitably some might need help. There are countries which are well-prepared to give their ageing population the best, in terms of support, others frankly are trailing well behind.  If so many of us are going to be carers do you know what to expect? And are we being educated sufficiently to take on this unpaid role?  Teresa Murray retirement coach who cared for both of her parents gives us some tips and ideas that might be useful based on her own experience.  The book Teresa mentions in this podcast is Contented Dementia by Oliver James

Sonja Kuikstra naturopath and creator of Nature4You https://nature4you.fr/ shares tons of tips on how to have healthy skin at any age and what's fantastic is that you can start right now to make improvements that last. Sonja mentions a recipe for soft exfoliation for mature skin which consists of one teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda, three drops of an Omega 9 oil such as avocado, three drops of lemon zest oil and some warm water. Massage on the skin and rinse off. All the details are in the show. You can contact Sonja via her website contact form or in the chat section. Contact me on my website rebeccaronane.com and find out how to empower yourself to have an amazing life after fifty.

 Business mentor Carol Evans believes passionately that the world needs more feminine energy, as women are not just good but great at what they do. We discuss the importance of women turning their ideas into businesses and using age as an asset. How getting visible, taking the risk and creating your dream benefits you as well as others. Carol works with Entrepreneurs and small-medium business owners and the Planet Peacock Business Success Club. Transformational Business & Visibility Retreats are planned in the UK for 2021 and abroad in 2022. Connect with Carol https://consultancyandcoaching.co.uk/. https://consultancyandcoaching.co.uk/ . https://www.planetpeacockclub.com/planet-peacock-business-success-club Positivity adds to any ambition and if you need a little more, my free 'The Secret to Ageing Positively' will be a fabulous asset.

 We've all been faced with challenging moments in our lives that can easily pull us down a dark hole of despair. Shirley Kennett's been there big time, but her journey out of that period is one of inspiration to us all. A roller-coaster of health issues led to overnight menopause, and the realisation that she had to leave her long successful career in the police force to regain her health. Shirley's climb up is a lesson on crushing negativity and reinventing yourself with the help of personal development and self-care  Now dedicated to helping others to lead a happier and healthier life through her own life coaching practice you can connect with her on her website https://shirleykennett.co.uk/ Both Shirley and I are great believers in positivity and if you'd like to to know more about 'The Secret to Aging Positively' you can download my free program here https://www.rebeccaronane.com/the-secret-to-aging-positively-after-50/

In this episode, I'm delving deep into the subject of guilt with Ruby McGuire Business, Mastery and Mindset Queen. Do you feel guilty for wanting to live your life differently over fifty? Are you thinking about doing your own thing instead of everybody else's yet that's when the guilt kicks in and you hit the brakes hard? It's an emotion often experienced by women over fifty who want to embrace change, so are there ways to change those feelings leaving you to live your life on your terms? If you'd like to know more listen on. You can connect and work with Ruby by going to her website https://rubymcguire.com/

In a changing working world, work/life balance has become even more important particularly as so many of us work from home. Patti Oskvarek after many years as a supervisor and business leader became a work/life and leadership coach. The need and how to achieve that balance at any age is Patti's passion and the message which she shares in this episode. If you'd like to connect with her and learn more go to https://coachingforinspirationwithpatti.com/inspired-coaching/

I talk to Rachel Weiss creator of the successful Menopause Cafe about one of the subjects explored in this year's 2021 Flushfest Festival starting online April 30 'The Menopause in the Work Place'. If you'd like to book a ticket head over to https://www.menopausecafe.net/  and find out more about The Menopause Cafe events on and offline.

In 2015 Core Values came into my life in my Life-Coaching studies which was a life-changing moment. In this episode Mind Alchemist Janine Kathleen Shapiro and I discover why both of us are in awe of Core Values, the empowerment they give you when it comes to understanding yourself and why everyone should be discovering their own top five. Janine is Mindset Alchemist and Healer, she will help you discover your lost passion, your ever-present purpose and the magic you hold within as you reset the chemistry between your mind and body to connect with your soul and success. She uses her psychic and healing abilities and experience to guide you  to take aligned steps to find where you are and reach where you have always wanted to be. You can find out more by going to her website https://janinekathleen.com

 Lisa Plutoni, is a Nutrition, LIfeStyle and WildFit Coach whose passion and focus is making healthy food choices. We discuss the importance of this for women who want to enjoy a healthy lifestyle after fifty.

When a friend randomly asked Ana Onatah if she could live anywhere in the world where would she go, she responded Italy! Not long after this Ana decided at the age of sixty to leave her secure life behind and take a leap into the unknown, and off she went on an adventure of not only living in Italy, but France too. Now into her seventies established as a writer she's about to create change once more, in this conversation we discover that age doesn't have to hold you back whatever you want to do.

Meet Cynthia Spillman Relationship Coach and author of Dinner Date to Soulmate and founder of the International Dating Academy. Here we discuss why finding love after fifty is absolutely possible and some of best ways to do it.

I started to reinvent my life at fifty-eight and someone who was part of that venture  was Carole Ann Rice.  Carole Ann is a celebrated Life Coach, published author, journalist and creator as well as director of the Pure Coaching Academy which is where my reinvention began to lift off.  In this episode I talk to Carole Ann about her own reinvention and why women are the perfect reinventors.