Podcasts about aunties

Hypothetical virus symptoms get weirdly personal, from constant venting and narcolepsy to sweating and uncontrollable white lies, before things shift to debates over lawn obsession and how far you'd go for easy money if it meant gaining weight. There's also talk of brutally honest Caribbean aunties, childhood stuffed animal attachments that never quite go away, and whether certain fan-favourite segments deserve a comeback, all mixed with hot takes on provinces, Drake albums, maids, AI fears, dream fictional destinations, and the awkward reality of surprise parties

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are coming to you live from SXSW London for a special episode packed with dilemmas, culture and nonsense that needs addressing.AUNTYVENTION

Your Favourite Aunties get into Remi Burgz's business. They get into life as a Black Queer woman, dating, raising children, her radio career and what she can't live without.

If gifts are our love language, Ku is feeling all the vibes plus a list of what to read and watch from Su's cart and the secret game changer we never saw coming.Ku's Cart:Brow lamination + Tint = GAMECHANGER Personalized Guerlain Rouge G + Case gifted by Alyssa Vilaysack For the LA area, Cat's Macs and Treats! Birthday cakes: Laura's + Mine Birthday Catered Lao Dinner from my friend Thip. Follow at @eatyumslut Su's Queue:Book Outlet–Mercury PicturesRhea and Nick travel the worldLegends on Netflix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 7 of the Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast!How many of you take care of your grandchildren or other youngsters - or occasionally babysit them? Come on - most kids love spending time with their grandparents. And what would YOU do if they - or someone you loved - suddenly stopped breathing... or started choking?It's a question most of us hope we'll never have to answer. But when an emergency happens, every second counts.Ahead of the official start of summer... and in recognition of National CPR & AED Awareness Week, Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast Host Marqueeta Curtis-Haynes sits down with Pamela Isom, President and CEO of ICE Safety Solutions, to discuss the life-saving skills every family should know.A former biologist turned entrepreneur, Pam shares her remarkable journey into the world of CPR, First Aid, and AED training, and explains why emergency preparedness isn't just for healthcare professionals. It's for all of us.In this episode, we discuss:• Why so many adults have never been trained in CPR• What CPR and AEDs actually do• Why people freeze during emergencies• Common choking emergencies involving children• What grandparents, caregivers, and families should know• Family reunions, church groups, and community preparedness• How to get started with CPR and First Aid trainingWhether you're a grandmother, an ageless auntie, a caregiver, or simply someone who wants to be prepared, this conversation could help you gain the confidence to respond when every second counts.Because the life you save could belong to someone you love.CHEERS to Healthy Aging and Joyful Living, Luvvies!************ GUEST BIO:Pamela Isom, President/CEO,  ICE Safety Solutions Est. 1999.  https://www.getice.com/  Since she was a young girl Pam had one focus:“To be sure no one around her became ill, injured or would lose a life”Pamela fell in love with safety when she was 16 years old while working as a lifeguard, where she was exposed to CPR Training. Her life changing moment came when she used her CPR skills to recognize her father was suffering congestive heart failure and she leaped into action!Ms. Isom earned a degree in Biological Sciences from University of California Davis, while also earning a 4-time NCAA All-American status in Cross Country and the 1500M and 3000M. Following her athletic career Pamela started her career as a scientist in Cardiovascular Pharmacology working on the popular anti- inflammatory Aleve and the antiviral Tamiflu.  After 8 years in research, she left her career with the birth of her daughter and started ICE Safety Solutions, with the focus on providing life safety training for corporations across the US. Fast forward 27 years, ICE Safety Solutions is a nationally ranked safety company executing innovative & transformational VR/AR safety trainings, safety plans, and PPE in the areas of emergency response planning, training, execution, evacuation, active shooter, natural disasters and medical emergencies. Notable clientele includes Salesforce, NBA, EY, Honda, Oracle, CA Water Service, Cupertino Electric, Truebeck Construction, Golden State Warriors, Allstate, Toyota & Honda Financial and other Fortune 1000 companies. In 2017, ICE Safety Solutions received national recognition as the National Minority Business Enterprise of the Year and in 2018 acknowledged by the National Association of Women Business Owners, California as Business of the Year and Woman Owned Business Northern CA in  2019, 2020 and 2021.  In 2024, Pamela Isom has been recognized by the Woman Owned Business Enterprise Council Pacific Northwest (WBEC Pacific) STAR award. 2025 NMSDC Supplier of the Year, Class II, Finalist.Support the showSupport Ageless Glamour Girls™:www.agelessglamourgirls.com        www.linkedin.com/in/marqueetacurtishaynes       https://www.shopltk.com/explore/AgelessGlamourGirls https://www.youtube.com/@agelessglamourgirls      Instagram @agelessglamourgirlsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/agelessglamourgirlsPrivate (AGG) FB Group: The Ageless Café: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theagelesscafeTikTok: @agelessglamourgirlsPodcast Producers: Ageless Glamour Girls™ and Purple Tulip Media, LLC  

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana, are back with another packed episode, joined by the long overdue Remi Burgz, broadcaster, DJ, music journalist, cultural commentator and one of the voices behind Spotify's Who We Be Talks.AUNTYVENTION

Episode 52: MMIW: Indigenous Sovereignty and Healing with Lyla June Our ancestors understood that the health of the land is directly tied to the safety and sacredness of our women and relatives. In a system built on extraction, both our earth, our sisters and our relatives have faced deep violence. Today, we are continuing our focus on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis by welcoming Lyla June Johnston to our studio. This conversation explores how reclaiming our traditional food systems, land sovereignty, and ancestral wisdom serves as the greatest protective shield and path toward collective healing. Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Lyla June Johnston - https://www.lylajune.com/ Diné - https://www.navajo-nsn.gov/ Cheyenne - https://www.cheyenneandarapaho-nsn.gov/ Anadarko, Oklahoma - https://www.cityofanadarko.org/ Native Women by Lyla June - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWPXVbarjqM Ahupua'a Water Systems - https://www.nationofhawaii.org/ahupuaa/ Time Traveler by Lyla June - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulK_GE9XjO8 Desirae Harp - https://mesarefuge.org/person/desirae-harp/ Emergence Magazine - https://emergencemagazine.org/ Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ Plant, Baby, Plant - https://plantbabyplant.com/ Choctaw Nation - https://www.choctawnation.com/ Haudenosaunee - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haudenosaunee Jared Diamond - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_Diamond Norsemen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norsemen Desmond Tutu - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Tutu Standford University - https://www.stanford.edu/ All Nations Rise by Lyla June - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr2VLI8jKww   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Guest: Lyla June Johnston Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

Your favourite Aunties AK & Farrah are joined by Radio 1Xtra presenter Nadia Jae & Receipts podcast co-host Just Call Me Audrey ...With Farrah and AK having met in college and Nadia and Audrey having met in Uni the four discuss their friendships and how they've maintained them for all these years.

Chilli from the legendary R&B Group TLC joined Aunty AK for a quick chat about the upcoming RnB Summer Ball at the O2 on Friday 19 June 2026 featuring Jodeci, TLC and Blackstreet.They discussed TLC's generationally impactful legacy, how to age gracefully and healthily and what pisses Chilli off!

Confidence. Modesty. Purity culture. Femininity. Being “sexy.” Whew… yeah, the Aunties went THERE.

Your favourite Aunties, Ak and Farrah are back with another packed episode and the couch is full today.Joining the Aunties are:

This episode was originally aired June 27, 2023.Mano Agapion and Oscar Montoya make their Add to Cart debut with never-before-seen shopping styles. These co-hosts of “Podcast Killed the Video Star” are truly the yin to each other's yang. Oscar loves being in community with other fans of funky fresh music. Mano, on the other hand, takes a strong stance against concerts. Our resident MTV icon SuChin Pak weighs in, and her take may surprise you. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below. Oscar takes vitamins the cool way with Lion's Mane Mushroom GummiesOscar's easy listening of choice is the Pacific Breeze: Japanese City Pop on vinylWant more Oscar and Mano? Check out Podcast Killed the Video StarMinx season 2 is coming out July 21Look out for their new podcast Try Gays on EarwolfCheck us out on Instagram at @addtocartpodWe have a website! Sign up to find out what's happening next with the Aunties at ADDTOCART.WORLD.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with another packed episode, joined by entrepreneur extraordinaire J2K.AUNTYVENTION

What does it really look like to be a Christian rapper in today's culture? This week, the Aunties sit down with gospel rap artist Anike for an honest conversation about faith, music, identity, purpose, and navigating the entertainment industry while staying grounded in God.From her journey into Christian hip hop to the realities of being a “holy girl” in a culture obsessed with hot girl energy, Anike opens up about the ups and downs of her walk with Christ, creating music with intention, handling public perception, and how God continues to shape her sound and calling.We also talk about:Christian rap and faith-based musicBeing a woman in gospel hip hopPurity, confidence, femininity & faithFinding purpose through GodCreativity and songwritingBalancing ministry and musicSocial media pressure and authenticityWhat it means to represent Christ publiclyIf you've ever struggled with standing firm in your beliefs while navigating culture, career, relationships, or creativity… this episode is for you.✨ Whether you're in your soft girl era, holy girl era, healing era, or figuring-it-out era… pull up, Fam.

Mr Entrepreneur himself, Jason Black AKA J2K joins the Aunties for a special extra episode of Your Aunties Could Never.From Roll Deep and the Channel U era to building Crep Protect into a global brand and launching HYPHNT, J2K sits down with AK, Farrah and Nana for a conversation about culture, business, fatherhood, purpose and pressure.We get into his upcoming SOLE INTENT charity event supporting Hurricane Melissa relief, documenting your journey, the realities of entrepreneurship, being a girl dad, relationships, and the legacy of Grime culture.Plus, an Auntyvention - what to look out for raising a daughter in today's crazy world.

Episode 51: MMIW: Healing Through  In Wabanaki territory and across Turtle Island, our women, girls and two-spirit relatives are the heart of our nations. They carry our stories, our languages, and our future. Yet, the painful reality of the MMIW crisis continues to affect our families and communities deeply. This week, we welcome back a very familiar voice and longtime advocate to the studio, our former Aunties co-host, Lauren Stevens. Together, the Aunties sit down with Lauren for a deeply necessary conversation about grief, resilience, and reclaiming our narrative. We dive into the profound medicine of speaking our stolen relations' names out loud, ensuring they are never made invisible by the systems around us. Lauren shares how utilizing the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) network provides critical, proactive support to keep our people whole and protect our collective spirit before crisis even begins. This is an episode about taking up space, raising our voices, and anchoring ourselves in cultural traditions. True healing happens when we center our Wabanaki values, look out for one another, and refuse to be silenced.  Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   MMIW - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_and_Murdered_Indigenous_Women Salt Bay Chamberfest - https://saltbaychamberfest.org/ Dawn Avery - https://www.dawnavery.com/ Wilhelmina Smith - https://www.wilhelminasmith.com/ We Are Water - https://portlandovations.org/event/we-are-water-a-northeast-celebration/ Yo-Yo Ma - https://www.yo-yoma.com/ Rodger Paul - https://umaine.edu/nativeamericanprograms/people/rogerpaul/ Chris Newell - https://www.nefa.org/chris-newell Mali Obomsawin - https://www.maliobomsawin.com/ Jeremy Dutcher - https://jeremydutcher.com/ Andri Magnason - https://andrimagnason.com/ MMIW Poem by Feather Mason-Delorme - https://poetryinvoice.ca/write/monthly-poem-prize/winning-poems/mmiw-poem UNITY - https://unityinc.org/   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

Ku's got the full mid life handbook…new hair? New hormones? Get into it! And Su has only one thing in her cart specifically for dear friend @caseyrosewilson. For anyone that wants to take a ride into the future of urine technology, park in front and get your VIP seating here.Su's single greatest link for 2026:Disposable Urine Bags with “ATC Urine Technology (™)”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, our Agony Aunties tackle a dilemma that is becoming the "new normal" for many: the 30-something child who simply won't fly the nest. When a listener writes in feeling a mix of deep love and growing resentment toward her 33-year-old son, the team explores how to transition from a parent-child dynamic to a boundary-led adult relationship. From discussing the "maturation crisis" among young men to the financial realities of modern housing, they offer a toolkit for having the "big talk" without it sounding like a rejection. It's a thoughtful look at why multigenerational living doesn't have to be a failure - it just needs a serious reorientation of expectations and a naming of the "silent things" in the room. Send in your question to jsamuelpod@gmail.com More from Therapy Works: Subscribe to the Therapy Works Substack for guidance on everyday struggles and access to Julia's monthly live webinar: https://juliasamuel.substack.com/ Grieving someone you love? Julia's Grief Works Support Programme offers structured, expert-led help, with 94% of people reporting feeling better after using it. As a podcast listener you can get 25% off plus a 30-day money-back guarantee here - www.griefworks.com/therapy Follow Julia on Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe for tips, tools, and conversations about navigating life's challenges. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing - it makes a big difference and helps others discover these conversations. If you need help finding a therapist, visit: The Samuel Therapy Practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with another packed episode, joined by Poet from Filthy Fellas and the HCPodcast.AUNTYVENTION

If you've ever felt like life is just… harder than it needs to be? This episode is for you.This week, your favorite Aunties are sharing the real-life hacks that are actually working — the kind that help you save time, protect your peace, level up your routines, and move through life a little softer and a lot smarter.We're talking:daily habits that make life easiermindset shifts that changed everythingpractical shortcuts nobody taught usand the little things that quietly upgraded our livesThese aren't Pinterest hacks. These are grown woman, been-through-something, don't-have-time-to-waste kind of life strategies.If you're trying to: ✨ get your life together ✨ stop overcomplicating everything ✨ create ease, structure, and flow ✨ or just do life BETTER…Press play. And take notes.And while you're listening, we wanna hear from you: What's a life hack you swear by that more people need to know? Drop it in the comments. Let's help each other level up.

We loved this episode so much, we're bringing it back!The Aunties wrap up their Asian American/Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian Heritage Month programming with returning champion, Jenny Yang! They talk about her new weekly podcast, “What Should We Talk About? With Jenny Yang”, how she's living a 2025 no buy/low buy lifestyle, and how she maintains her naturally blonde hair. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below. Jenny's List: Subscribe to What Should We Talk About? with Jenny YangThe post that Tyson Beckford commented on before he slid into her DMsShe's finally using the Oura Ring she got giftedYou too can be a dead eyed activist with 5 calls For her blonde tresses, she swears by Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Ceramide Coating Protein Treatment if you don't want to spend K18 money One of her only purchases this year, a Bailey Hikawa phone caseWe have a website! Sign up to find out what's happening next with the Aunties at ADDTOCART.WORLD.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Agony Aunties episode, Emily, Sophie and Julia respond to a moving question from a listener navigating grief after the loss of her husband, and the added pain of feeling let down by her siblings. Together, they explore the loneliness that can follow bereavement, why family members often struggle to show up in the way we need, and how unspoken expectations, old family dynamics and fear around grief can create distance. They reflect on how to communicate needs more clearly, make sense of disappointment, and gently find support beyond your immediate family when it's not available in the way you hoped. More from Therapy Works: Subscribe to the Therapy Works Substack for guidance on everyday struggles and access to Julia's monthly live webinar: https://juliasamuel.substack.com/ Grieving someone you love? Julia's Grief Works Support Programme offers structured, expert-led help, with 94% of people reporting feeling better after using it. As a podcast listener you can get 25% off plus a 30-day money-back guarantee here - www.griefworks.com/therapy Follow Julia on Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe for tips, tools, and conversations about navigating life's challenges. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing - it makes a big difference and helps others discover these conversations. If you need help finding a therapist, visit: The Samuel Therapy Practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ASK THE AUNTIES is back and the Aunties are giving real advice, real opinions, and real-life perspective

Episode 50: MMIW: Healing Through Policy In Wabanaki territory, our women are the heart of our nations. They are the givers of life, the keepers of culture, and the protectors of our future. Yet, for too long, our sisters have been made invisible by systems that fail to see their worth. Today, we are opening a three-part series on our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) with Maulian Bryant. This is a conversation about love, grief, justice, and the sovereign right to live in safety. Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Maulian Bryant - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maulian_Bryant MMIW - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missing_and_Murdered_Indigenous_Women Oh, Grow Up! - https://www.facebook.com/ohgrowupbangor/ The Rock and Art Shop - https://www.therockandartshop.com/bangor Donna Loring - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_M._Loring Peter Pan (1953) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_(1953_film) 1980's Settlement Act - https://www.mitsc.org/mitsc-narrative-summaries/summary-of-the-maine-indian-land-claims-act-of-1980 VAWA - VAWA Information Janet Mills - https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/ Troy Jackson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Jackson_(politician) Mike Carpenter - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_E._Carpenter Sara Gideon - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara_Gideon Rachel Talbot Ross - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Talbot_Ross Chellie Pingree - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chellie_Pingree Mike Simpson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Simpson IHS - https://www.ihs.gov/ BIA - https://www.bia.gov/ Abigail Echo-Hawk - https://aascu.org/people/abigail-echo-hawk/ Holly Echo-Hawk - https://kauffmaninc.com/team/holly-echo-hawk/ Beverley Polchies - https://darkdowneast.com/beverlypolchies/ Woodstock, First Nations - https://labrc.com/first-nation/woodstock/ Dark Downeast - https://darkdowneast.com/ Wabanaki Alliance - https://wabanakialliance.com/ Harvard Project - https://indigenousgov.hks.harvard.edu/ Zeke Crofton-McDonald - https://www.mitsc.org/commissioners-staff/ezekiel-crofton-macdonald Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute - https://snoweleadershipinstitute.org/ Harvard Project - https://indigenousgov.hks.harvard.edu/ Imelda Perley - https://forcitizenship.ca/people/imelda-perley/   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

Your favourite Aunties, Ak, Farrah and Nana are back with another packed episode, joined by comedian and presenter Dane Baptiste.AUNTYVENTION

Pioneer of AfroDancehall Stonebwoy joins your favourite aunties AK, Farrah and Nana for a conversation that goes beyond the music. From Ghana to the world, he unpacks the meaning behind BHIM, the weight of headlining the OVO Arena Wembley, and how grief, discipline, and identity have shaped both the man and the artist.We get into Afrodancehall, global sound, and building a career that travels without losing its roots, alongside honest reflections on fatherhood, marriage, and balance. And of course, the aunties take him there… from enemies of progress to what is actually in his bag.

Today is a good old fashioned what's in Ku's Spring Cart! We've ripped off the austerity of winter and now diving fully naked into the pool of buying whatever tickles Ku's fancy. From Spring wardrobe refresh to Waysian Excellence Music…and Su is well…clawing her way out of the funk…still. And that is why we have each other!Ku's Links:Jellycat Style Spinner Display Stand for Keychains for Eme A return to OFFE MARKET: Wray Rachel Dress and Seychelles Petal Mary Jane Flat Quince 100% Organic Cotton Poplin Tiered Maxi DressWasian Excellence: Laufey's new videoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, the Agony Aunties respond to a parent struggling to support their son through GCSE exam stress, offering a compassionate reminder that while exams can feel overwhelming, the most powerful thing a parent can provide is connection—not solutions. The Agony Aunties explore how to open supportive, pressure-free conversations, encourage collaboration rather than control, and gently help teenagers manage anxiety by breaking things into smaller, more manageable chunks. They also highlight the importance of honesty around parental expectations, the value of rest and self-care (balanced with realism about teenage habits), and reassuring both parent and child that even worst-case scenarios are not the end of the road. Above all, the Agony Aunties emphasise that feeling understood and not alone is often the greatest stabiliser during stressful times—and that, ultimately, exams will pass. More from Therapy Works: Subscribe to the Therapy Works Substack for guidance on everyday struggles and access to Julia's monthly live webinar: https://juliasamuel.substack.com/ Grieving someone you love? Julia's Grief Works Support Programme offers structured, expert-led help, with 94% of people reporting feeling better after using it. As a podcast listener you can get 25% off plus a 30-day money-back guarantee here - www.griefworks.com/therapy Follow Julia on Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe for tips, tools, and conversations about navigating life's challenges. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing - it makes a big difference and helps others discover these conversations. If you need help finding a therapist, visit: The Samuel Therapy Practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack and Ash are in their reckoning era and THANK GOD we get to hear all about it! Ash has been dealing with buxom aunties trying to dodge train fares, while Jack has been relaxing/worrying during a lymphatic drainage massage. There is also the small topic of how completely wild noughties TV was and the savagery of the Wii Fit.Want more Jack & Ash? Join our Patreon page and enter 'The Tavern'! Sign up at:https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheJackAndAshShowGOT A PROBLEM? NEED SOME OF OUR BAD ADVICE?

This week, the Aunties are joined by Trinity Mitchell ​⁠@yourfriendtrin_ for an honest conversation about friendship when to hold on, when to let go, and how to trust God in every season.We talk about evolving relationships, navigating shifts without resentment, and what it looks like to choose your people with intention. Shammy and Nia also share where they are in their own friendship, plus a little birthday energy as May 5 gets closer

This week, we step away from the fairy-tale Instagram reels to uncover the gritty, hilarious reality of Singapore Indian weddings. Joined by the powerhouse crew from Veeshasham, we spill the biryani on what actually happens behind the scenes. Get ready for some brutal honesty as they confess what they truly think about unrealistic Pinterest designs, last-minute panic changes, and rival vendors blatantly copying their ideas.Planning your own big day? You can meet the team in person at the 3rd edition of Veeshasham, Singapore's Finest Indian Wedding Showcase! Discover the magic of weddings brought to life by 24 of the industry's finest vendors, all under one roof.Event Details:

The Agony Aunties respond to a heartfelt question from a listener struggling with ongoing financial stress following COVID and the rising cost of living. They explore how money anxiety taps into deep feelings of uncertainty, lack of control, and shame, and why these pressures can ripple into sleep, relationships, and family dynamics. The Agony Aunties gently reframe the experience, encouraging self-compassion over self-blame, and highlighting how external factors - like global instability and economic shifts - play a significant role. Alongside emotional support, they offer practical guidance: balancing worry with moments of gratitude, having open and honest conversations to reduce shame, seeking connection and shared experiences, and taking small, manageable financial steps to regain a sense of agency. This episode is a compassionate reminder that you're not alone, that this is hard, and that support - both emotional and practical - is available. More from Therapy Works: Subscribe to the Therapy Works Substack for guidance on everyday struggles and access to Julia's monthly live webinar: https://juliasamuel.substack.com/ Download the Grief Works app here: https://www.griefworks.com/  Follow Julia on Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe for tips, tools, and conversations about navigating life's challenges. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing - it makes a big difference and helps others discover these conversations. If you need help finding a therapist, visit: The Samuel Therapy Practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Norma Sheahan & Sophie White are back with another instalment of Aunties of Agony.

Life be life-ing. Plans shift. Seasons get heavy. Some prayers take longer than expected. And through it all… God is still good.This week, the Aunties are reflecting on the goodness of God and sharing real testimonies of His faithfulness, kindness, grace, and keeping power. We talk about the ways He has shown up in our lives, how He carries us through uncertain seasons, and why even in the middle of hard things, He is still worthy of praise.If you've been needing reassurance, hope, or a reminder that God has not forgotten you, this episode is for you.We talk about:• recognizing God in everyday moments• trusting Him when life feels unclear• testimonies of His faithfulness• how God keeps us in difficult seasons• gratitude while still in process• encouragement for anyone feeling wearyNo matter what's happening around you, God is still kind, still present, and still working.

Episode 49: Strengthening our Communities through Research, Data, & Sovereignty Indigenous communities across this nation hold deep knowledge on how we heal and how we learn. For many generations, academia and non-indigenous people have told our stories and shared their perspectives on who we are. Today, we have many indigenous scholars who are changing this trend. Increasingly, indigenous people are obtaining the education and degrees necessary to conduct research within our communities while integrating indigenous methodologies, making the work even more meaningful. The Aunties will be talking with Dr. Darren Ranco (Penobscot) and Dr. Suzanne Greenlaw (Maliseet), who are both indigenous researchers conducting innovative work in Wabanaki communities!  Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Darren Ranco - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_Ranco Suzanne Greenlaw - https://schoodicinstitute.org/team/suzanne-greenlaw/ Schoodic Institute - https://schoodicinstitute.org/ University of Maine - https://umaine.edu/ SUNY ESF - https://www.esf.edu/ Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/ “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://bookshop.org/p/books/braiding-sweetgrass-indigenous-wisdom-scientific-knowledge-and-the-teachings-of-plants-robin-wall-kimmerer/6fa4d296293d20e8?ean=9781571313560&next=t “Gathering Moss” by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://bookshop.org/p/books/gathering-moss-a-natural-and-cultural-history-of-mosses-robin-wall-kimmerer/dcc7a63d6e4517d0?aid=86677&ean=9780870714993&listref=robin-wall-kimmerer&next=t “The Serviceberry” by Robin Wall Kimmerer - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-serviceberry-abundance-and-reciprocity-in-the-natural-world-robin-wall-kimmerer/11103aae5b752d02?aid=86677&ean=9781668072240&listref=robin-wall-kimmerer&next=t Emerald Ash Borer - https://www.emeraldashborer.info/ WaYS - https://www.wabanakiyouthinscience.org/ “The First Blade of Sweetgrass” by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey - https://a.co/d/0h8RcPDd Darren Ranco TEDx Dirigo  Talk- https://www.ted.com/talks/darren_ranco_addressing_wicked_problems_with_wabanaki_diplomacy   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

Episode 4 of Real Housewives ends with a bang of Alecia calling Rosie a sneaky snake after Rosie twists and turns and stirs the pot to rile these ladies up! In just one episode we have several friendship breakups and makeups its wild! And don't even get us started on the Pizza Chips and Aunties!Don't forget to shop on Way Day by www.wayfair.com while everything is on sale April 25-27 and up to 80% off! www.wayfair.com Every Style. Every Home.Visit www.forhers.com/vanderpump to get personalized, affordable care that gets you!Go to www.patreon.com/vanderpumprulesparty for bonus content, exclusive content, virtual trivia with prizes, and more!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Magellan AI - https://docsend.com/view/5vdvbdx7cr4tikmyClaritas - https://claritas.com/privacy-legalPodscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

Incredible chef, content creator and food photographer extraordinaire joins us for the first Auntie's Bookclub of 2026! Saeng spills the beans on the time Ku soft bullied him so hard she had to draw him a bubble bath and of course gives us all the juicy details of his gorgeous new cook book The Lao Kitchen: Lao Flavors and Stories told through Family Recipes. It also just made the coveted Saveur cookbook list for Spring! Saeng's Links:Pokemon cardsMetamucil sugar freeBowflex stationary cycling bikeColumbia fleece because he can't afford North Face fleeceBirch Juice SunscreenHis website!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, the Agony Aunties respond to a listener facing multiple bereavements, a late ADHD diagnosis, and ongoing anxiety, leaving her unsure how to understand what she's feeling or what support she needs. They explore how grief, trauma, and ADHD symptoms often overlap, suggesting it's more helpful to focus on regulating the nervous system than trying to separate causes. They discuss the importance of connection, updating coping strategies when they stop working, and creating gentle daily structure to ease overwhelm. Above all, they encourage allowing the messiness of grief and embracing this uncertain “in-between” space with compassion and patience. More from Therapy Works: Subscribe to the Therapy Works Substack for guidance on everyday struggles and access to Julia's monthly live webinar: https://juliasamuel.substack.com/ Download the Grief Works app here: https://www.griefworks.com/  Follow Julia on Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe for tips, tools, and conversations about navigating life's challenges. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing - it makes a big difference and helps others discover these conversations. If you need help finding a therapist, visit: The Samuel Therapy Practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does healthy love actually look like in today's dating world? And how do you heal enough to recognize it when it finds you?This week, the Aunties are joined by relationship expert Love McPherson for a powerful conversation about modern dating, therapy, healing, and the misconceptions keeping so many people stuck in unhealthy patterns.We unpack the dating advice people keep getting wrong, how past wounds affect present relationships, why therapy can transform the way you love, and what it really takes to move forward in dating with wisdom, healing, and intention.If you're trying to unlearn toxic dating habits, heal from your past, and build healthier relationships… this episode is for you.In this episode we discuss:• How therapy impacts your dating life• Common misconceptions about modern dating• Healing before entering healthy love• Practical ways to move forward in dating intentionally• What healthy relationship dynamics actually look likeGuest: @love_mcpherson

We loved this episode so much, we're bringing it back! In a jam-packed show, Ku talks about the best wedding she's ever attended and Su shares Mike Bender's new book. Then comedian and creator of the #dropchallenege, Atsuko Okatsuka joins for a hilarious conversation about dancing, tiny suitcases, and ways she can make the most out of a $40 impulse buy.Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below. Atsuko is on tour! Check out if she is doing a show near you!Kulap's outfit for Matt McConkey's wedding was one for the books. She looked regal and chic. You can emanate dear Kulap by buying her Dress, Earrings, and Shoes. Check out Mike Bender's newest book: The Kid, the Troll, the Wolf and the Hearse: A Parody for Cynical BastardsIf you too want to buy a fake silicone hand like Atsuko, you can find one here. We have a website! Sign up to find out what's happening next with the Aunties at ADDTOCART.WORLD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's Agony Aunties episode, we're diving into a heartbreakingly relatable question: how do you manage the mountain of "Death Admin" - wills, probate, and paperwork - when you're still in the fog of bereavement? Julia and Sophie explore the "two-track" reality of loss. They share why we need to stop rushing, how to "scaffold" your brain with the right support, and how to silence the "shitty committee" that tells you you're failing at a time when you have the least capacity. It's a gentle reminder that while grief is a slow work, you don't have to navigate the practical demands of it alone. More from Therapy Works: Subscribe to the Therapy Works Substack for guidance on everyday struggles and access to Julia's monthly live webinar: https://juliasamuel.substack.com/ Download the Grief Works app here: https://www.griefworks.com/  Follow Julia on Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe for tips, tools, and conversations about navigating life's challenges. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing - it makes a big difference and helps others discover these conversations. If you need help finding a therapist, visit: The Samuel Therapy Practice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

从麦当劳到多重兼职：我的职涯转折点After I started earning my own money, I truly understood how hard it was to make a living.I worked 20 hours a week at McDonald's—even more time than I spent in school—yet I could only earn 1,440 NT dollars (≈ US$ 45.6 / ≈ ¥315) a week. Living in a big city like Taipei was really not easy.开始自己赚钱后，我才真正体会到赚钱的辛苦。每周在麦当劳工作 20 小时，甚至比在学校上课的时间还多，却只能赚 1440 元 (≈ 美金 45.6 / 人民币 315)，在台北这样的大城市生活，实在不容易。At that time, I had a boyfriend in Taipei.I liked dressing up nicely for our dates—buying clothes and cosmetics—to show my best self.However, he was serving in the military and insisted on splitting the bill every time, which made me really upset.Several times at the end of the month, I was completely broke. I had no choice but to call my parents and ask them to transfer 2,000 NT dollars (≈ US$63 / ≈ RMB ¥438)so I could survive a little longer.当时，我有一个在台北的男朋友。我喜欢打扮得漂漂亮亮去约会，买衣服、化妆品，想要展现自己最好的一面。然而，他正在当兵，每次约会都坚持 AA 制，让我气得不行。有好几次，月底实在捉襟见肘，我只能硬着头皮打电话向家里求救，请爸妈汇 2000 元（约美金 63 元／人民币 438 元），才能暂时喘口气。During this financially difficult period, my “salary destiny” at McDonald's took an unexpected turn.Looking back now, it really feels unbelievable.就在这段经济拮据的时期，我的“薪资命运”在麦当劳迎来了转变。现在回想起来，真的有点不可思议！Promotion to Lobby Hostess: My First Career Advancement升职为接待员：人生的第一个晋升After working at McDonald's for almost a year, I was surprisingly promoted.I finally got the position I had dreamed of—McDonald's lobby hostess.My hourly wage increased from 72 NT dollars (≈ US$2.28 / ≈ ¥15.8) to 85 NT dollars (≈ US$2.69 / ≈ ¥18.6), and I could even freely choose staff meals.在麦当劳工作快满一年时，我竟然升职了！我拿到了梦寐以求的“麦当劳接待员”职位，时薪从 72 元(≈ 美金 2.28 / 人民币 15.8) 直接调升到 85 元(≈ 美金 2.69 / 人民币 18.6)，还能随意点员工餐！When I was a regular crew member, I could only order basic set meals.But after becoming a hostess, I could finally order my favorites—spicy chicken burgers and chicken nuggets.We usually called lobby hostesses “Aunties.” Their job was to wear a red vest and a slim skirt, walk around the floor, refill coffee for customers, host children's birthday parties, and sometimes help at the cashier.For me, it was not just a job—it was a sense of identity upgrade.从前当服务员时，我只能点普通套餐；但当上接待员后，我终于能点自己最爱的劲辣鸡腿堡和鸡块！我们都习惯称接待员为“阿姨”，工作内容包括穿着红色背心与窄裙巡视楼层、帮客人续杯咖啡、主持儿童生日派对，有时也协助收银。这对当时的我来说，不仅是一份工作，更是一种身份的提升。However, not long after my promotion, I faced the first major challenge of my career—the outbreak of SARS.然而，升职没多久，我就遇到了职场生涯的第一个重大挑战——SARS 来袭！Trying Entrepreneurship During SARS: Turning Crisis into OpportunitySARS 期间的创业尝试：危机变转机After the SARS outbreak, Taipei gradually became a high-risk area, and the restaurant business was heavily affected.I was assigned to stand at the entrance to take customers' temperatures.As the weather got hotter, I stood there all day, sweating nonstop. It was boring, and I felt like a “thermometer robot.”SARS 疫情爆发后，台北逐渐进入高风险区，餐厅业务大受影响。我被安排站在门口为顾客量体温。天气渐渐变热，我整天站在大门口汗流浃背，不仅无聊，还觉得自己像个“温度计机器人”。With no children's parties to host and fewer customers coming in, I decided to do something different.I started setting up a small stall at the entrance, selling handmade crafts I made myself—plaster McDonald's fries models, painted artworks, and small toys.Although it was only a small experiment, it taught me an important lesson: when the environment is bad, you must create opportunities proactively.没有儿童派对可主持，餐厅人流也减少了，我决定做点不一样的事。我开始利用门口空间摆摊，贩售自己制作的手工艺品——麦当劳薯条石膏模型、彩绘作品和小玩具。虽然只是小小的尝试，却让我学到一件事：当大环境不景气时，更要主动创造机会！This proactive attitude unexpectedly led me to discover a much higher-paying part-time job.而这样的主动精神，也让我无意间发现了更高薪的兼职机会。Children's English Cram School: Discovering a Fourfold Salary儿童美语补习班：发现薪资 4 倍的机会！One day, while chatting with a younger schoolmate at the cashier, she told me she had started working as a teacher at a children's English cram school.I casually asked, “How much is the hourly pay?”“320 NT dollars,” she replied calmly.I was completely shocked.That was four times my current salary.某天，我在收银台和一位学妹聊天，她也是辅大学生，最近开始在儿童美语补习班教书。我随口问了一句：“那里的时薪是多少？”“320 元，”她轻描淡写地回答。我顿时惊呆了——这是我当时薪水的 4 倍！Thinking about how I hadn't practiced English properly for a long time due to my busy life, a thought sparked in my mind: maybe I could try it too.A few days later, I gathered my courage and applied to an English cram school near my campus.The interview went surprisingly well. After a few simple English tests, I was accepted.That was how I started my journey as a part-time English teacher.想到自己因为生活忙碌，已经很久没有好好练习英语，我心中燃起了一个念头：我也可以试试看！几天后，我鼓起勇气到学校附近的美语补习班应征。面试过程出乎意料地顺利，几个简单的英语口试后，我竟然录取了。就这样，我开启了兼职英语老师的人生。The Joy of Doubled Income: Falling in Love with Teaching收入翻倍的成就感，让我爱上了教学As my teaching hours increased, I received my first paycheck of over 20,000 NT dollars (≈ US$633 / ≈ ¥4,380)..When I looked at my pay slip, I felt an overwhelming sense of achievement—I felt capable and powerful.随着补习班工作时数增加，我第一次领到超过 2 万元 (≈ 美金 633 / 人民币 4,380) 的薪水。当我看着薪资条的那一刻，心里涌上一股巨大的成就感，觉得自己好棒、好强大。At that time, I was both a McDonald's lobby hostess and a children's English teacher.Little did I know that another opportunity was waiting for me at McDonald's—this time, from the financial industry.当时的我，同时身兼麦当劳接待员与儿童美语老师。没想到，在麦当劳工作时，另一个机缘正在等着我——而且，竟然来自金融业。A Chance Encounter During Floor Patrol: Entering the Insurance Industry楼层巡视的意外转弯：踏入保险业One day, while refilling coffee for customers, I met a woman named Qingxia.After chatting for a while, she asked me, “Have you ever considered savings insurance?”Although I knew nothing about financial planning, I bought a basic policy because I wanted to save money.After several meetings, she unexpectedly encouraged me to join her insurance team.有一天，我在楼层帮客人续杯咖啡时，遇到一位叫“青霞”的女顾客。聊了一会儿后，她问我：“你有考虑过储蓄险吗？”当时的我对理财一无所知，但因为想存钱，就买了一份最低保额的储蓄险。没想到，几次见面后，她竟然鼓励我加入她的保险团队！So at that time, besides being a Fu Jen University student, a McDonald's hostess, and an English teacher, I gained yet another identity—an insurance agent.My life became busy but fulfilling.From barely surviving on a low salary, I now held three part-time jobs with significantly increased income.Soon after, fate presented me with a decision I could not avoid—one that ultimately led me to let go of all other jobs and fully commit to the insurance industry.于是，当时的我，除了是辅大学生、麦当劳接待员、英语老师之外，又多了一个身份：保险业务员。那段日子忙碌却充实，从原本只能靠微薄薪水生活，到同时拥有三份兼职，收入大幅提升。然而，命运很快给了我一个无法逃避的选择——这个选择，让我最终决定放下其他工作，全力投入保险业。（To be continued…）（未完待续……）

Ever had a moment where life felt completely off track… only to realize later it was all part of God's plan?This week, the Aunties are joined by Tobias Devon, also known as Mr. “Now Throw Your Hands Up,” for a conversation that is equal parts hilarious and deeply affirming. From unexpected life detours to divine redirection, we unpack how what feels like a setback might actually be God setting you up.We talk about:• trusting God when life doesn't make sense• how “bad timing” can actually be divine rest• the plot twists that shaped our purpose• finding joy, laughter, and faith in the middle of uncertaintyThere are laughs, real moments, and reminders that God is always working, even when it looks like nothing is.If you've ever questioned what God is doing in your life, this one is for you.Guest: @iamtobiasdevon

Episode 48: Live from the Wabanaki Spring Social In this special episode, the Aunties come to you live from the 28th annual Wabanaki Spring Social! Our hearts are so full after a day of being together with our community. From the incredible vendors to all of the wonderful traditional food that kept us going throughout the day, the energy was bright, healing and a beautiful way to kick off the spring season. Most importantly, we felt the deep power of our honoring songs and ceremony, which grounded us in our traditions and lifted our spirits as one. Kci-woliwon, everyone who had the chance to join us in-person! Enjoy this special live episode!  Wabanaki Words Used: Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) - https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc   Topics Discussed:   Nisuwok Wiphunsisok Pottery and Leather - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559854977029 Crafts from the Bay - https://www.facebook.com/p/Crafts-From-The-Bay-100068095383910/ Blue Bird Beading - https://www.facebook.com/BluebirdbeadingNL/ Maine CDC - https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/ Wabanaki Alliance - https://wabanakialliance.com/ Maine Arts Commission - https://mainearts.maine.gov/ “Little People of the Dawn” by Minquansis Sapiel - https://a.co/d/0bhVzYZH “Gluskabe and the Gift of the Maple Trees” by Minquansis Sapiel - https://a.co/d/0hNqNCPH   Wabanaki Tribal Nations: Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net) Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov) Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati Motahkomikuk Passamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com) Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine   Special Thanks/Woliwon:  Producer: Gavin Allen Podcast Team: Macy Downs

Podcast 411 Last July, I had a conversation with my father-in-law. He was scared and worried. He was due to retire at the end of 2026 (now only a few months away), and he had no idea what to do.  It was that conversation that inspired me to dig deep into what it takes to build a solid, meaningful and joyful retirement. That's what we're going to look into today. Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin   Get the Designing The Perfect Retirement Programme Interview with Harvey Smith   Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script | 411 Hello, and welcome to episode 411 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  I'm in my mid-fifties now, a time when many people start to think about what they will do when they walk out of their workplace for the last time and enter the next chapter of their lives.  It's a scary time for many people. Yes, there's a lot to look forward to: being able to design your own days and go on trips whenever you want, without needing to submit a holiday request form. But there's an underlying sense of anxiety, will I be bored? Will I lose my health? Will I be lonely?  This is why giving some thought to your retirement before you retire can bring you a sense of relief and purpose.  But what do you want to do?  As the productivity saying goes, “You can do anything but not everything”.  So one of the first things to do when you begin thinking about your retirement is ask that question: What do I want to do?  And this is important.  My grandfather was a farmer all his working life. He had a dairy farm, and each morning at 5:00 am, he would wake up, bring the cows into the dairy and start the milking for the day.  He did this for over forty years, seven days a week. Farming is not so much work; it's a way of life. When my grandfather was not milking, he was repairing machines and fences, and doing all the other odd jobs that needed to be done.  At the age of 60, he retired.  His plan was to travel, something he's never been able to do, enjoy a little gardening and take life easy.  That didn't happen. For someone who had been active all his life, not having to get up early in the morning, come rain or shine, and now being able to stay in bed and have a leisurely morning reading the newspapers was a temptation that was hard to resist.  And so he stopped. He didn't do very much, and within two years, he was dead.  He was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, and while the operation to remove the cancer was successful, he developed complications and passed away a few weeks after the operation.  I was only 12 years old when he died, and it was the first family death I experienced. It was a horrible experience. I was close to my grandfather. He was a lovely person.  It woke me up to the frailties of a human life at an early age. Aunties and uncles often said he died because he retired. I was too young to understand that at the time, but I remember a friend of my mother's later once telling me that the biggest killer is your armchair.  That person was the famous international show jumper, Harvey Smith.  Harvey is 87 years old now. When he retired from show jumping in 1990, he didn't sit around in his armchair. His dream was to build a horse racing stable. And together with his wife, Sue, that is what they did.  In 2013, Harvey and Sue trained the horse Auroras Encore, which won the prestigious Grand National horse race at Aintree in Liverpool that year. I know many of my non-British listeners may not have heard of the Grand National, but anyone in the UK will know it is one of the biggest races on the horse racing calendar.  But not only that, Harvey's written at least four books, and he still doesn't spend much time in his armchair.  If you want to hear Harvey's words of wisdom, there is a superb YouTube video in which he and Sue are interviewed. I'll put that video link in the show notes. Harvey is a true Yorkshireman with the wonderful Yorkshire wit.  Retirement is not the end. It's the start of a new chapter in your life. You have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience and likely collected quite a few interests along the way. Retirement is your time to use that knowledge and work on the things that interest you.  So what interests you?  I've had a love of bonsai trees since I was in my twenties. I was probably inspired by the film The Karate Kid.  While I have a couple of trees now, I don't have the time to properly learn to nurture and grow them. However, when the time comes for me to slow down and retire, one thing I will do is spend a couple of weeks in Japan learning from the masters.  When I was researching retirement for my father-in-law, I came to see that there are three pillars you need to ensure are built into any plans you may have. The first is mental. This does not mean mental health as it is discussed today; it is about learning.  Learning something new.  That could be a foreign language, art history, or how to train racehorses. It doesn't matter so much what you learn; it is about learning something challenging. Something to get your brain around. Something that will make you think.  The dangers today are AI and the loss of critical thinking. In retirement, you do not want to lose the ability to think critically.  Go out and buy the textbooks, enrol in courses, listen to podcasts and do the hard work of learning. Keep your brain active.  It's this that will keep you sharp and cognitive. As the saying goes, “if you don't use it, you lose it.”  The second pillar is physical. After we reach 30, we start to lose muscle mass. Again, it's the “if you don't use it, you lose it” problem.  Unfortunately, for most of us, around thirty, we get chained to a desk and a computer, and we use our arms to help us get out of a chair. We stop using most of our muscles. This weakens our strength, and it is gradual. Hardly noticeable. So we don't see the damage we are doing to ourselves.  When we reach our mid-fifties, that muscle loss accelerates. We can lose as much as 10% of our muscle mass over five years. It's scary.  The consequence of this is that the risk of falling rises, and one of the biggest killers of older Adults is the complications of dealing with the injuries caused by falling. Broken hips, legs and shoulders. Not at all nice.  By adding in a daily exercise session that focuses on your core strength—stomach, legs and ankles, and doing some cardio such as walking up hills to the point where you become out of breath, is all you need.  Thirty minutes a day. That's it.  If you add in some stretching exercises later in the day, you are building a natural defence against one of the biggest underlying killers among older people.  Your muscles are your natural defence against many lifestyle-related diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and gout! Yes, gout is making a comeback. A disease prevalent in the 16th and 17th centuries is making a comeback because of how we live today.  Build in some exercise every day.  If you want a simple exercise programme, the one that the late Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, used every day from his time in the Royal Navy, then look up the 5BX. Look for the original Royal Canadian Air Force instructional video on YouTube. It's brilliant and very quaint.  If you want to know how effective this exercise programme is, look at Prince Philip at his final public engagement. He was 97 years old then, and you can see from the way he walked just how fit he was.  The final pillar is social.  When we are at work, there is a natural connection with our coworkers. There's a camaraderie and a social aspect to working with other people.  We may not like our coworkers, but there's still the connection.  When we retire, that disappears, and it's important to replace it with new connections.  However, there's a danger here. It can be tempting to replace all those meetings on our work calendars with volunteer work in retirement. Don't do this.  Go back to asking yourself what you want to do. Hopefully, what you want to do excites you. If you are replacing those work connections with volunteer work you do not find interesting, you will soon find yourself swamped.  Not what retirement is all about.  Be very strict about what you will get involved in. Be clear about what you want out of this chapter of your life.  Perhaps some of the hobbies you try will bring with them exciting connections. Imagine how many new people Harvey Smith has met through horse racing.  But do not rush into it. Take your time. This period of your life is about you and what you want from it.  If you are worried about retirement, or are retired and have found yourself overwhelmed by all the activities you have embarked on, I have just launched a brand-new programme to help you.  Ever since I started writing about time management and productivity ten years ago, I have had many people ask me to put together something for retirees.  It was my conversation with my father-in-law last year that started my research. And that research uncovered some of the most inspiring stories of people I have come across.  There was Jack Weber, a retired dentist who wrote a memoir of his life and published it on Amazon at the age of 100.  And then there was the gentleman who inspired me when I was fifteen years old.  I was a competitive track and field athlete back then, and this gentleman was in his 80s. He would be one of the first people to turn up to training every Tuesday and Thursday evening. When he was younger, he was a sprinter. Now, in his 80s, he ran marathons. Although he was in his 80s, he looked about 65.  I remember saying to myself that when I am 80, I want to be doing that. And that has been and still is a huge motivation for me. I've never stopped running and exercising for an extended period. I have tried to keep myself reasonably fit throughout my working life so that when I do finally retire, I will have the strength to run those marathons.  Watch out, London, New York, Tokyo and Paris. I'm going to be running your streets in twenty-five years' time!  If you are interested in this programme, I will put the details in the show notes. This programme will teach you about the three pillars, the pitfalls to avoid, and how to manage your calendar so you are not overwhelming yourself.  In addition, by joining, you get free access to a community of like-minded people where you can share your experiences and learn from others who are enjoying this fantastic chapter of your life.  Thank you for listening, and it just remains for me now to wish you all a very, very productive week.   

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