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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Rochelle Courtenay, founder of Share The Dignity - the groundbreaking Australian charity fighting period poverty and supporting women in crisis. In this powerful episode, Rochelle shares how reading about women using socks and newspapers for menstruation led her to create an organisation that's now collected over 5 million period products and successfully advocated for the removal of GST on period products.Learn about Share The Dignity's annual "It's in the Bag" campaign running November 15th - December 1st 2024 at Bunnings stores nationwide. This initiative provides essential personal care items to women and girls experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, or facing crisis. Rochelle shares touching stories of how a simple bag of necessities and a heartfelt note can provide hope and dignity to someone in desperate need.Discover how you can make a difference by donating a bag filled with essential items, volunteering, or spreading awareness. Whether it's a bag for women, teenagers, or moms with babies - every contribution helps someone in your local community. As Rochelle says, "You never know who that bag is going to go to and you never know the impact."Join the movement and help Share The Dignity reach their goal of 85,000 bags this year. Drop off your donation at any Bunnings store and, as Rochelle suggests, "Drop a bag and grab a snag!"You can follow Share the Dignity, and learn more about their incredible work at:https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR9ksSkgdLqERkxtdlHxhPA-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalYou Tube: The Good Girl Confessional Podcast Wb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands that we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung, and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nations and pay our deep respects to their elders, past and present. We acknowledge their ancient culture of storytelling. 

Welcome to The Good Girl Confessional Podcast! I'm your host, Sandy Lowres, and today we're diving into the realities of hustle culture, burnout, and the search for balance with a very special guest, Danielle Colley.Danielle is a life coach, speaker, and the author of the new book The Chocolate Bar Life.After being fired from a high-profile role at The Australian Women's Weekly, Danielle found herself on the fast track to burnout. But instead of spiraling, she found a new way to live—a life that embraces a Mars Bar mentality: a delicious balance of work, rest, and play.In today's episode, Danielle shares her powerful story of how getting fired helped her break free from the toxic hustle mentality and reclaim her life. We'll discuss her journey from stress and overwhelm to joy and balance, and dive into practical tips for beating burnout.If you've ever felt stuck, overworked, or just plain exhausted by the grind, this conversation is for you! So grab a cup of tea, or a block of chocolate, sit back, and enjoy the wisdom of Danielle Colley on The Good Girl Confessional!You can follow Danielle and buy a copy of The Chocolate Bar Life is available here:https://daniellecolley.com.au/the-chocolate-bar-life-book/https://www.instagram.com/iamdaniellecolley/-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalYou Tube: The Good Girl Confessional Podcast Wb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands that we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung, and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nations and pay our deep respects to their elders, past and present. We acknowledge their ancient culture of storytelling. 

This week we are thrilled to welcome debut author Anna Johnston as our special guest.Anna's first novel, The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, is a charming and heartwarming tale inspired by her best friend and grandfather, Fred, and her time working in aged care. After Fred was diagnosed with dementia, Anna made the life-changing decision to step away from her medical degree and join the nursing home where Fred had moved, in order to spend more precious time with him.Through this experience, she became a passionate advocate for positive aging—a theme that beautifully shines through in her novel. While The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife tells the fictional story of Fred accidentally swapping places with the much grumpier Bernard at the nursing home, the book is filled with love, care, and compassion that is rooted in Anna's real-life journey with Fred.In this episode, host Sandy Lowres talks with Anna about her transition from medicine to writing, her advocacy for positive aging, and how her grandfather's legacy inspired this touching debut. You won't want to miss this heartfelt conversation!You can follow Anna Johnston here:https://www.annajohnstonauthor.com/https://www.instagram.com/annajohnstonauthor/?hl=en-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalYou Tube: The Good Girl Confessional Podcast Wb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands that we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung, and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nations and pay our deep respects to their elders, past and present. We acknowledge their ancient culture of storytelling. 

Far too often, the stories of women have been written out of the history pages. In today's episode, we're thrilled to have as our special guest, the esteemed New Zealand filmmaker and author, Barbara Sumner.Best known for her powerful memoir Tree of Strangers, Barbara is now stepping into the world of fiction with her debut novel The Gallow's Bird, set to be released this year by Pantera Press.This vivid historical novel transports readers to the harsh realities of 1830s London and Australia, as we follow young convict Hannah ‘Birdie' Bird on her journey from a life of servitude to the brutal conditions of a penal colony in Sydney Cove.Barbara's gripping storytelling gives voice to the often-forgotten women of history, revealing their strength and resilience in the face of unimaginable hardship.Not only is Barbara an accomplished author and filmmaker, but she's also completing her PhD and soon embarking on a prestigious Michael King Residency. Living proof that it's never too late to pursue creative dreams, Barbara joins us to share insights into her writing journey and what's next on her horizon.The Gallow's Bird is out now and available in all good book stores. You can follow Barbara Sumner here:https://www.barbarasumner.nzhttps://www.instagram.com/barbara.sumner/-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalYou Tube: The Good Girl Confessional Podcast Wb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands that we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung, and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nations and pay our deep respects to their elders, past and present. We acknowledge their ancient culture of storytelling. 

In this compelling episode of The Good Girl Confessional podcast, host Sandy Lowres speaks with author Michelle Scheibner about her deeply personal journey, as chronicled in her book Hush. Michelle delves into the psychological and physical effects of inherited family trauma, uncovering how unresolved pain and secrets from past generations can shape our present lives.Michelle opens up about her struggle with identity, feeling like an outsider, and the void left by her disconnected relationships. From her brother's disappearance to discovering her father's hidden past, Michelle's story is one of searching for answers and healing.Through her journey of self-discovery and understanding of epigenetics, she confronts the silence and unspoken traumas in her family. Her powerful narrative encourages listeners to embark on their own journeys of self-inquiry, break free from inherited wounds, and embrace the strength of their own stories.Join us as Michelle shares how she found her voice, her heritage, and ultimately, self-compassion. A conversation about healing, identity, and the courage to seek the truth.Michelle Scheibner  is passionate about personal learning and growth, health, fitness, and loves getting on her fruit box to talk about the power of personal brand identity.Since establishing her coaching practice in 2004, Michelle has provided services developing and delivering programs including leadership effectiveness, competency frameworks, future leader career management and change strategies to support people through large scale business transformations.Michelle developed a reputation for working with successful professionals to articulate and amplify their personal brand as a way of generating leadership presence and influence. She also developed a reputation for asking the difficult questions; pushing accomplished individuals to recognise that their hybrid identity was a gift, positioning them for accelerated success and fresh satisfaction.HUSH is available in all good book stores. You can follow Michelle here:https://www.michellescheibner.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_identity_activator/-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalYou Tube: The Good Girl Confessional Podcast Wb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands that we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung, and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nations and pay our respects to their elders, past and present. We acknowledge their ancient culture of storytelling. 

TW:   Childhood abuse and trauma. Listeners are advised to listen with caution. In this gripping episode of The Good Girl Confessional, we welcome author Maggie Walters, - author of the incredible memoir SPLIT!How does a child survive unimaginable abuse? For some, the mind steps in to protect them, by creating "alters" and splitting. Again, and again. In Maggie's case, many times. Maggie's harrowing yet hopeful journey is nothing short of extraordinary.Maggie opens up about the relentless abuse she faced from the age of three to sixteen at the hands of her parents, and others.To cope with such profound trauma, Maggie's mind created protective alters, with her primary alter, Annie, becoming a crucial guardian.Known collectively as "The Girls," these alters carried the burdens of trauma Maggie couldn't bear alone.Maggie vividly recounts her experiences, including terrifying moments aboard a stormy ship, where she first began dissociating to escape her harsh reality. Her father's severe abuse, often enabled by her mother, left deep psychological scars that developed into Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD).Through candid and reflective conversation, Maggie reveals how each alter emerged as a survival mechanism in response to constant threats.This is a story of incredible courage and hope. Despite the horror of her past, Maggie has bravely rebuilt her life, balancing the challenges of MPD (or DID) with raising a family. Her story of therapy and self-discovery is a testament to resilience and the ongoing journey of healing. Tune in to hear Maggie's powerful account of survival, the complexities of dissociation, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.SPLIT is available here: https;//www.maggie-walters.com  (Or all major online book retailers) You can follow Maggie Walters here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042525338Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiewalters_writer/-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalYou Tube: The Good Girl Confessional Podcast Wb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands that we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung, and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nations and pay our respects to their elders, past and present. We acknowledge their ancient culture of storytelling. 

TW: This episode has conversations about apartheid, racism, trauma and generational trauma.Welcome to this episode of The Good Girl Confessional Podcast, where we delve into transformative stories of resilience and healing.Today, we explore the remarkable journey of Beryl Crosher-Segers, a woman whose life story is a testament to the power of perseverance and self-discovery. Beryl's journey begins in the oppressive environment of apartheid-era South Africa, where racial segregation dictated every aspect of life. Growing up as a child in a world divided starkly along racial lines, Beryl experienced the harsh realities of discrimination and deprivation.Her father's East Indian heritage and her mother's Portuguese and Mozambican roots placed her in a unique and challenging position within South Africa's racial hierarchy. Despite the obstacles, Beryl's mother fought valiantly for her children's education, recognizing it as the key to escaping the cycle of poverty and injustice.This determination to overcome adversity led Beryl to Australia, where she embraced a new life of freedom and opportunity.In Australia, Beryl thrived, building a successful career in the events industry and contributing significantly to major cultural and sporting events. However, her success did not shield her from the deep-seated trauma of her past. The release of her memoir, A Darker Shade of Pale, stirred old wounds and ignited a backlash of hate and vitriol, plunging Beryl into a period of profound personal crisis.Struggling with panic attacks and severe anxiety, Beryl faced the daunting task of confronting her past traumas. Through dedicated therapy, including Shamanic Healing, she began the arduous process of healing. Her journey wasn't without setbacks; the road to recovery was marred by intense emotional and psychological battles. Yet, with resilience and support, Beryl emerged with a renewed sense of purpose.Her subsequent books, Behind My Smile and Living With Purpose, reflect her profound journey from pain to peace. They offer readers not only a glimpse into her struggles but also practical wisdom on finding tranquility amidst life's chaos.In this episode, we delve into Beryl's extraordinary story of healing and transformation. Her experience teaches us that true inner peace comes not from escaping the world's chaos but from finding serenity within ourselves. Join us as we explore her journey, her books, and the powerful messages of self-love and resilience that she shares with the world.For more about Beryl Crosher-Segers, her books, and her work, visit her website - https://www.berylsegerschonicles.com.auInstagram: @berylcroshersegers_authorFacebook: Beryl Crosher-SegersTune in to The Good Girl Confessional Podcast and let Beryl's inspiring story guide you on your own path to healing and self-discovery.About Beryl Crosher-Segers:Author, film producer, and songwriter Beryl Crosher-Segers is known for her bestselling memoir A Darker Shade of Pale and her inspirational books Behind My Smile and Living With Purpose. Beryl's work and life reflect her deep commitment to cultural diversity, community arts, and personal empowerment. She resides in Sydney with her family and continues to contribute to the arts and advocacy for marginalized communities.-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalYou Tube: The Good Girl Confessional Podcast Wb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands that we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung, and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nations and pay our respects to their elders, past and present. We acknowledge their ancient culture of storytelling. 

Reclaiming Our Power: A Spotlight on Dr. Hilary Caldwell's SLUTDOMHave you ever been called a slut? The word is oftn weaponsised against women.Despite decades of activism, women are still burdened with the effects of slut shaming in everyday life. Dr. Hilary Caldwell's new book, SLUTDOM, argues convincingly and passionately for women's enjoyment of sex as a force to advance gender equality.Joining host Sandy Lowres, Hilary is delving into topics such as pleasure, pain, empowerment, and real women's stories. Hilary is uniquely placed to understand what women want or need – and, importantly, what women deserve. Hilary has drawn on her unique experiences and academic background, and being a sex worker,  to create an in-depth, fascinating, provocative, and thought-provoking call to arms. As an academic with a Masters in Health Science and Applied Science, and a groundbreaking doctorate titled ‘Women Who Buy Sex in Australia,' she has spent years studying and understanding the dynamics of women's sexual experiences. This deep research, combined with her own life experiences as a sex worker and a queer mother and grandmother, positions her as a powerful voice in the conversation about women's sexual empowerment.SLUTDOM is controversial, celebratory, and courageous. Deeply researched and enriched by the author's personal experiences, the book is a bold call to action for women everywhere to reclaim their sexual power and redefine their sexual identities on their own terms.Dr. Hilary Caldwell's work is a testament to the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the vital role of sexual empowerment in achieving it. Her insights and advocacy are a beacon for women seeking to embrace their sexuality unapologetically and with pride.We at The Good Girl Confessional Podcast are excited to delve into these themes and more with Dr Hilary Caldwell. Join us as we explore the transformative power of sexual empowerment and what it means for women over 40, 50, 60, and beyond.  This is a powerful and thought provoking conversation.You won't want to miss Hilary's hard-won wisdom!You can follow Dr Hilary Caldwell here:Instagram: @dr_hilary_caldwellYou can SLUTDOM: Reclaiming Shame-Free Sexuality at www.uqp.com.au (or where you buy good books)

In episode 297 of the weekly podcast WB40, hosts Matt and Michelle, and guest Dr. Tammy Watchorn delve into themes of change, uncertainty, and personal development.

Maya and Pilar discuss some of the ways in which remote workers are networking. And very special guest Matt Ballantine shares his experiment “100 coffees”. Recorded on 21 March 2024. To get in touch, head over to https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/contact-us  Maya shares a recent event she ran as part of Remote Work Europe, with Ali Meehan on “speed networking”. Someone else organising networking-type events is Lisette Sutherland from Collaboration Superpowers, who is running virtual coworking sessions: https://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com/workshops/schedule/?type=1112 Maybe this kind of event is something organisations could run, instead of assuming the best way for people to connect is through face to face social events? 12.25mins Special guest Matt Ballantine tells us about his relationship building experiment: 100 coffees. Read about it here: https://mmitii.mattballantine.com/category/projects/100-coffees/ Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattballantine/ Listen to his previous episode on this show: https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/collaboration-in-organisations Listen to the WB40 podcast, or even, book a coffee time with Matt: https://calendly.com/matt-ballantine 27.15mins What about online communities? Belonging to a public group and a private one, and a free one versus a paid one, are very different experiences. Remote Work Europe has a public, open group on Facebook, and a private community, over at https://www.remoteworkeurope.eu/connected Communities and relationships can exist both online and off: we mention Social Now as a conference about the digital workspace: 16th and 17th May in Lisbon, and also the online community Asynco. And relationship building can be synchronous or asynchronous. Virtual Team Talk, set up back in the day by Pilar and Lisette, is still around! 43.15mins And Social Media? How's it going over on LinkedIn? If you want to become active on the platform, join the RWE challenge: https://www.linkedin.com/events/levelupyourlinkedinspring2024-a7175914652218834945/comments/ Or, you might want to join Alison Jones' Book Proposal Challenge. And being part of a challenge itself is a great way of meeting new people with whom you have something in common! 52.30mins In the absence of people, can generative AI bots help? A cheeky transition into some resources we have around generative AI: Maya has created the course: Generative AI Secrets For Remote Work Search Success And Pilar is now blogging about her artistic projects with and without genAI over at Spiralling Creativity, where her latest post ponders on whether genAI is a Clown .

On this week’s show we are joined by Equal Expert’s Lewis Crawford to talk about his experiments in building autonomous teams of AI agents. AI Generated transcript follows… Matt: [00:00:00] Hello and welcome to episode 281 of WB40, the weekly podcast with Matt Ballantine, Chris Weston and Lewis Crawford. Chris: Well hello everybody, welcome back. […]

On this week’s show we are joined by Mark Taylor to explore the technology challenges behind building a brand new hospital. Show Transcript (automatically generated so treat with a little caution) Matt: Hello and welcome to episode 275 of WB40, the weekly podcast with me, Matt Ballantine, Chris Weston and Mark Taylor. Chris: Hello everybody […]

On this week’s show we are joined by Lifecycle Software’s Kelvin Chaffer to talk about his own career from developer apprentice to CEO, and how they have built a business around developing new talent. Transcript (Auto generated so treat with a little caution…) Matt: Hello and welcome to episode 274 of WB40, the weekly podcast with […]

TW: This conversation touches on themes of abuse, proverty and violence.Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with the remarkable and down to earth Australian author, Kirsty Jagger. Kirsty is a journalist by trade. In 2019, she won the inaugural Heyman Mentorship Award, established by acclaimed Australian author Kathryn Heyman for a writer from a background of social or economic disadvantage. Roseghetto takes some inspiration from growing up in the housing commission estates of Sydney's western suburbs. This is her first novel.Roseghetto is a stunning debut novel which follows Shayla, a young woman on a newspaper assignment who returns to the public housing estate where she grew up and finds it demolished. The locals have been evicted, their homes erased, their stories too. Standing among the rubble of Rosemeadow, Shayla is assailed by her memories of living there. The bad secret Daddy asked her to keep. Mummy rekindling a dangerous romance. Making friends with ‘the gutter kids'. Surrounded by poverty, confronted by domestic violence, Shayla found her escape in reading. Now it's time to tell the stories of Rosemeadow, including her own.Roseghetto is an unforgettable and moving coming-of-age story, an account of breaking the cycle of violence and poverty.Kirsty shares her hard won wisdom of growing up in similar circumstances to the characters she has created, and finding her own way out to find a better life.You can follow Kirsty Jagger here:https://www.uqp.com.au/authors/kirsty-jaggerhttps://www.instagram.com/kirtsyjagger_authorhttps://www.facebook.com/kirstyjagger-author-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond.Join the revolution: www.wb40.com https://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondforty https://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging.

"May you all have enough."This is the catch cry of Kez Wickham St George, a #1 bestselling award winning Author who has a passion to champion people from many diverse backgrounds to reveal the best in their creative side. Now in her 70's, Kez published her first book in her fifties and now has an increible career. Kez has published 14 books including Metal Mermaid - a Number #1 best seller in 5 categories and 6 countries and she has the ability to draw out the very best in story telling from her clients. This has made her a popular Mentor/ Consultant prompting many clients to publish books, and also push their skills to writing for magazines and newspapers.As a leader in her profession, Kez has been asked to speak in Japan, Ireland, Bali, New Zealand and Australia regarding the insights of the effects to mental health in writing, whether it be a simple journaling or any other form of written communication.She is an accomplished author in many diverse international magazines, her positive attitude and enthusiasm makes a difference to her professional and impressive background.Kez leverages her extensive travels, art therapist and expansive authorship to encourage readers to think outside the box, it is not surprising that Kez is known Globally as The Writers Consultant.Kez has her written work with two royal families in the UK and Sweden, has co compiled two anthologies on the lives of various women living internationally. A book of quotes and poetry plus recently publishing a trilogy, her dream of the big screen was realised when a movie was made from the prologue of her last novel Scribe in the trilogy Campfires. Kez is passionate about promoting high quality growth opportunities for all.Today in The Confessional, Sandy chats with Kez about starting having her first book published in her fifties, and her incredible career since.If you have ever wanted to write a book but you are not share where to start, Kez can help to guide you. You can follow Kez Wickham St.George here:https://kezwickhamstgeorge.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kez_author https://www.facebook.com/KezWickhamStGeorge-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond.Join the revolution: www.wb40.com https://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondforty https://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging.

Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chat with Megan Rogers, the Australian author of The Heart is a Star - an absorbing and gripping novel, told beautifully.This is a powerful novel that explores the messiness and complexity of midlife, about the ways in which we navigate an intricate, complicated world; and about how we can uncover our true selves when we are forced to face the myths that make us."Layla Byrnes is exhausted. She's juggling a demanding job as an anaesthetist, a disintegrating marriage, her young kids, and a needy lover. And most particularly she's managing her histrionically unstable mother, who repeatedly threatens to kill herself. But this year, it's different. When her mother rings just before Christmas, she doesn't follow the usual script. Instead, she tells Layla that there's something she needs to tell her about her much-loved father. In response, Layla drops everything to rush to her childhood home on the wild west coast of Tasmania. She's determined to finally confront her mother - and find out what really happened to her father - and lay some demons to rest."Megan shares her wisdom also. She grew up moving around, which instilled in her a respect for small-town characters and a dislike of linoleum in rental properties. She spent most of her primary school years scribbling in her mother's 1970s herb books and then telling people they were novels she'd written and published. The Heart is a Star is an engrossing, lyrical and powerfully absorbing novel. You won't see the twists and turns coming.You can see Megan's own heart throughout the characters.You won't want to miss this episode.You can follow Megan Rogers here:https://www.meganrogerswriter.com/abouthttps://www.instagram.com/megan_rogers_writerYou can buy The Heart is a Star here (or in good bookstores):https://cardioid-cobalt-rbj9.squarespace.com/home/books-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond.Join the revolution: www.wb40.com https://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondforty https://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging.

What if I told you that in 1929, a woman in NYC wrote a best seller, made a fortune during the great depression and then went on to write over 20 books, and screenplays - many of which became Hollywood films - only to tell you that no one knows her name?Today in the Confessional, I'm thrilled to chat with Marsha Gordon, a Professor in Film Studies at North Carolina State University in the USA who stumbled across a forgotten historical figure just by chance and made it her mission to bring this story into the light.Ursula Parrott was, by any standards, quite an extraordinary woman and thanks to Marsha's incredible research, she may finally receive the respect she so deserves. Marsha's latest book Becoming the Ex-Wife: The Unconventional Life and Forgotten Writings of Ursula Parrott (2023) is an incredible expose of a woman who in the 1920s lived her life on her own terms, writing best-selling novels, and being a sought after columnist for high-end magazine publications.Parrott's first novel, Ex-Wife, was published anonymously in 1929. A popular sensation, it sold more than 100,000 copies in nine editions. MGM paid $20,000 for the film rights as well. Ex-Wife was subsequently adapted for film as The Divorcee (1930) starring Norma Shearer, who won an Oscar for her role. Shearer also starred in an adaptation of Strangers May Kiss, published in 1930. Her novel Next Time We Live was adapted for film as Next Time We Love in 1936.As a writer, Parrott was most successful between 1929 and 1940. Her son estimated that she earned around $700,000 ($14.6 million in 2022 dollars) during that period of time. In December 1942, Parrott became the subject of national coverage when she was brought up on federal charges of attempting to help the jazz guitarist Michael Neely Bryan escape from the Miami Beach Army stockade, but was found innocent by the jury at her trial.Ursula Parrott wrote about many things, including being a single mother and woman in a man's world. Yet, she was often thought of a romance novelist. She married and divorced several times. She was a genuine player in the world of both literature and Hollywood, and yet somewhere along the way, Ursula became another forgotten woman in these industries. There is no Hollywood star on the Walk of Fame, no plaque to suggest she created so many thought provoking works in her life.I am thrilled to chat with Marsha, who's curiosity and passion for Ursula's story culminated in her incredible book. I for one am so blown away that, until Marsha's book, I had never heard of Ursula. I really hope Ursula Parrott will now be spoken about often as she paved the way for so many women to follow in her footsteps.You can follow Marsha Gordon here:marshagordon.orgwww.instagram.com/marshagordon99Becoming the Ex-Wife: The Unconventional Life and Forgotten Writings of Ursula Parrott (2023) is available at good book stores:-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging.

TW: This episode contains conversations about alcohol abuse, alcoholism Today in the Confessional, I am honoured to be chatting with the gorgeous writer and fellow podcaster Jo Pybus. We'll be talking about Jo's powerful article that was published nationally this week about her experience of being raised by an alcoholic mother. Jo's courage to share this very personal story has resonated with so many people.Jo's article, titled “I didn't want to demonise my alcoholic mother in her eulogy – but I wasn't going to lie either” was published in the @sydneymorningherald and @sundaylifeau and is a powerful read.As many are considering giving up alcohol for Dry July Foundation Jo explores the concept of what legacy we might be leaving behind. Is our alcohol use impacting our kids and those around us?Jo is a writer and menopause advocate, and is also my fellow host over at Alex the Seal Podcast- a fun and nostalgic podcast about the music of the 70s and 80s - the music that got us Hooked up, Knocked up and Broken up.You can read Jo's article here:https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/i-didn-t-want-to-demonise-my-alcoholic-mother-in-her-eulogy-but-i-wasn-t-going-to-lie-either-20230614-p5dghg.htmlYou can follow Jo Pybus here:https://www.instagram.com/jo_pybus_writerhttps://hercanberra.com.au/author/jo-pybus/You can follow Alex The Seal Podcast here:https://www.instagram.com/alex_the_seal_podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/Alex The Seal Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/alex-the-seal/id1614354445https://open.spotify.com/show/2MRjdWjIDXiNK9UICawoTz?si=61d835a59a714127-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging.

Today in the Confessional, I'm so excited to be chatting to a power house entrepreneur - Chiquita Searle is a kick ass woman beyond forty who is helping other female entrepreneurs to rise through her PR & Talent management firm Chiquita & Co. A self-confessed eyewear addict, she is also the founder of statement eyewear company CHIQUITA. Chiquita also co-founded FemmeCon, a community designed to inspire women to step into their full force feminine power. Chiquita is part of the TEDx alum also! with a talk on The Power of Extraordinary Women.Chiquita is bold, honest and amazing as she she shares her story of building a brand, losing it all, and rebuilding while finding her purpose along the way.You won't want to miss this episode!You can follow Chiquita Searle here:https://chiquita.co/pages/abouthttps://www.femmecon.co/about-us/https://www.instagram.com/chiquitacoprhttps://www.instagram.com/femmecon.co-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging.

Today in The Good Girl Confessional, host Sandy Lowres is chatting to a former good girl, Bron Williams. Are you uncertain about your future? Do you have unfulfilled dreams? Then meet Bron Williams!At 67, Bron has a lot of hard-won wisdom. She is a powerful woman dedicated to helping other women reconnect with their own power. Despite her achievements - including an honours degree, serving as a school principal, being an ordained minister, and having experience working with asylum seekers, Bron once struggled to tap into her full potential because of the expectations of family and society.Through her own journey, which has placed her as a bias expert and keynote speaker, she has come to understand the importance of knowing one's values and needs and being clear about them. By guiding women to understand their own drivers, needs and values Bron helps women reconnect with their own power so they can confidently negotiate their salaries and pursue leadership positions, unapologetically celebrating their achievements along the way.You won't want to miss Bron's wisdom!You can follow Bron here:https://www.bronwilliams.com/https://www.instagram.com/bronwilliamshttps://www.facebook.com/bronwilliams-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging.

Have you ever wished you had more downtime or time just to think and reflect? Or does the thought of spending time alone feel indulgent or implausible? Maybe the thought of spending time alone seems like a scary concept.Today in The Good Girl Confessional we welcome back Sydney-based Author and Columnist Kerri Sackville who has explored the concept of spending time alone and the huge benefits it can bring to your life. In her powerful new book The Secret Life of You: How a bit of alone time can change your life, your relationships and maybe the world, Kerri unpacks the concept of alone time and we chat about society's attitude towards solitude.Kerri's new book is life changing! When Kerri decided to stop filling every idle moment with distractions and learn to be comfortable with her own thoughts, her quality of life began to soar. She started to see that her productivity and creativity increased and she realised her connection with others became deeper. In a world of smart phones, social media, and endless streaming options, along with the demands of work, family and friends, spending time on your own can feel impossible. Kerri explores the roadblocks to unplugging and contemplates aloneness versus loneliness.She also provides practical advice on how to become comfortable in your own company and learn to enjoy time on your own.The Secret Life of You is now available in all good bookstores. You can follow Kerri Sackville here:https://kerrisackville.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/kerrisackville-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging.

What happens when people meet technology? As Artificial Intelligence makes machines appear to be more human, what does that mean for the interactions we have with tech?On this episode, I'm speaking to Matt Ballantine. He has spent spent the past two decades helping organisations make sense of where people, communications and technology collide.In the past, Matt has worked in global technology, media and marketing organisations, including Microsoft, Imagination, Reuters and the BBC, focussed on a wide range of technology and organisational challenges.All of this means he's got some fantastic insights to share. And he's got some really interesting ideas about how we can think about technology and the impact it is having on our lives. For more information:Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattballantine/Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ballantine70To read his blog: https://mmitii.mattballantine.com/For more on 100 Coffees: https://mmitii.mattballantine.com/category/projects/100-coffees/The PlayCards: https://stamplondon.co.uk/Matt's WB40 podcast: https://wb40podcast.com/about/For more on my book ‘Humanizing Rules': https://www.human-risk.com/humanizing-rules-book

This week host Sandy Lowres is chatting with an incredible and resilient Menopause advocate - Sonya Lovell. Sonya is a Speaker, Podcaster and Personal Trainer. She's also a Breast Cancer survivor who experienced the chaos of an induced menopause, when she was 47. Sonya leans heavily into her lived experience of being unsupported, unprepared and seriously under educated through her own menopause to support and educate women navigating their midlife and menopausal transition.As a speaker, Sonya is an accomplished voice in normalising the conversation around menopause in the workplace and through her own story empowers leadership and resilience.Sonya has created a platform - Stellar Women by Sonya, where she provides advice and resources around perimenopause and menopause, and through her ewonderful podcast Dear Menopause, she speaks with other women and specialists about the menopause journey. She is passionate about helping to normalise the conversation around menopause and providing support thorugh advocacy!Sandy and Sonya chat about her journey through surviving cancer, and how the power of telling her story has helped so many other women to feel less alone. You can follow Sonya Lovell here:https://stellarwomen.com.auDear Menopause Podcast here (or on your favourite podcast apps):https://stellarwomen.com.au/podcast/Instagram:https:www.instagram.com/stellarwomen_by_sonyaFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/stellarwomenbysonya-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging.

Today in The Good Girl Confessional, host Sandy Lowres is chatting with Ali Brahe-Daddo who exploded onto the Australian modelling scene at the age of 16 and became the cover girl of Dolly Magazine. Over the years Ali's life would take her in many different directions including moving to Hollywood with her husband of 30 years, motherhood, (she has 3 children), fitness and teaching.Her first book, QUEEN MENOPAUSE – a friendly, frank, compassionate and comprehensive companion for any woman experiencing menopause – was published in 2022 by Allen & Unwin. She also Co-hosts with her husband, actor Cameron Daddo, on their hit podcast “Separate Bathrooms”. Interviewing some of the most interesting couples in Australia, they take a look behind the closed doors of their relationships.With her gorgeous smile and all-Australian beach body, she lit up the covers of Australia's top fashion and pop magazines. Cleo, Dolly and Cosmopolitan, kept her face front and centre with fashion spreads and stories. It was rare that she was not on the cover every month of one of these publications, well into the 90's. Now Alison's daughter has just signed to a modelling agency, in her 20's. Alison talks opening and honestly today about her perimenopause journey, and why sharing this journey has been so important in helping other women to navigate perimanopause. She is also open about attending therapy and how a 30 year marriage requires genuine work!This is a brilliant conversation!You can follow Ali Daddo here:https://www.instagram.com/alidaddoQueen Menopause is available at all good book stores and is available on Audible.https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Queen-Menopause-Audiobook/B09TWX4Q37-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging.

"You can't be what you can't see, and so representation matters." Sandy Lowres is a fierce advocate of women's rights and empowerment and is determined to bring the often-ignored voices of women over 40 to the forefront while challenging hypocrisy and taboos.Sandy is the innovative founder of Women Beyond 40 (WB40), a platform dedicated to uplifting and empowering women through community and storytelling. As the host of The Good Girl Confessional podcast, Sandy interviews inspiring women who are challenging societal norms and making a difference in the world. Her work focuses on breaking the barriers of age and representation, giving a voice to everyday women who are overlooked in the media. Listen out for us talking about:Shattering misconceptions about menopause and women's health for a more informed and inclusive society.Bolstering confidence and resilience in women entering their 40s, paving the way for personal growth.Cultivating a supportive workplace environment for menopausal women, promoting fairness and well-being.Fostering a strong sense of community and advocacy for women, uplifting them in various aspects of life.Celebrating imperfections and self-love, helping women embrace their true selves wholeheartedly.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:10 - Introduction to Sandy Lowres and Women Beyond 40, 00:05:28 - Sandy's Mother's Advocacy and Influence, 00:09:22 - Tearing Women Down 00:12:00 - The Movement to Destigmatize Menopause, 00:13:46 - Meno Choir and Women Supporting Women, 00:14:50 - The Celebration of Turning 40, 00:16:15 - The Power of Sharing Personal Stories, 00:23:18 - Resilience and Surrounding Yourself with Good People, 00:29:08 - Breaking Patriarchal Conditioning, 00:30:14 - The Dichotomy of Women's Existence, 00:33:19 - Double Standards for Men and Women, 00:38:05 - The Other Side of Menopause, 00:42:43 - The Good Girl Confessional, 00:44:53 - Life Begins Now.Resources:Women Beyond Forty - websiteWomen Beyond Forty - InstagramThe Good Girl Confessional - podcastThe Good Girl Confessional - InstagramAlex The Seal - podcastHappyPause Menopause Balm - websiteThe Power To Rise Above - bookOther Episodes You May Enjoy:Sandy Davies founder of HappyPauseSusan Jarvis founder of Spicy BoudoirThank you for listening to my show! Join the fun on InstagramTake the Midlife QuizStellar Women Website

Today in The Good Girl Confessional, host Sandy Lowres is chatting to Lee Christine. A bestselling Australian author who is proving that, at 60, it's never too late to turn lifelong dreams into reality, Lee is the writer of six romantic suspense novels and three alpine-crime novels, including the best-selling and award-winning Charlotte Pass, and best-selling Crackenback.In the past decade she has firmly cemented herself as one of Australia's most compelling crime writers. Born and bred in Newcastle, Australia, Lee always hankered to write. During her high school years, she sang and played guitar in a band, playing regular gigs around town – often penning her own songs, something she says is the very essence of storytelling. In her teenage years, Lee joined a soft rock band recording one LP. So enamoured by music, she would also study a male-dominated instrument - the saxophone. Life would lead her to teach, and then into the corporate world. In mid-life Lee made the brave decision to leave her corporate life as a trainer, to start writing novels as a full-time career. Now in her 60's Lee is a successful crime and mystery writer. Her trilogy of crime novels with romantic elements is set in Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains of NSW, Australia.Dead Horse Gap was published by Allen and Unwin in February 2022, Crackenback in February 2021, and Charlotte Pass in February 2020. Lee's writing has become known for engaging places and elements she knows as characters - mountain ranges, a ski lift, and mountain huts. Her ability to transport the reader into places she is passionate about is a gift. Charlotte Pass recently won the Australian Romance Readers Association award for Favourite Romantic Suspense in 2020. Lee loves connecting with her readers and has appeared on a panel discussions and live events. The mother of grown children, Lee lives in Newcastle with her husband and her Irish Wheaten Terrier, Honey.She is currently writing her next book set in Newcastle.Today we chat about music, writing, the creative soul and how you are never too old to follow your passions and dreams.You can follow Lee Christine (and find her books)here:https://leechristine.com.au/books/Https://www.facebook.com/leechristine59https://www.instagram.com/leechristine59 -The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging.

New Episode Out Now!TW: this episode has discussions of death, loss, grief, suicide.We will all experience loss at some point in our lives but not everyone will know how to manage their grief and move forward with meaning and purpose.  Faced with compounded heartache by the untimely death of several loved ones as well as a myriad of other losses, Lisa Gallate embarked on a journey of self-healing and renewal. Her memoir, Just Because, acts as a measure of wisdom on the often unspoken but universal topics of depression, suicide, miscarriage, and chronic illness.    Lisa Gallate first experienced the loss of her sister and her sister's partner in a shocking car accident, followed by her husband's premature death by suicide, the inspirational but short life of her brother who died of brain cancer, the death of her father to COVID-19, and the prolonged demise of her mother from Alzheimer's Disease.These events could happen to any of us, at any time, and how we manage them and continue to live our lives with intent is one of life's greatest challenges.     Within Lisa's story she articulates the approaches she has taken throughout her own journey, providing guidance to others who are faced with emotional despair. Just Because is a self-help memoir infused with unwavering accounts of how, in times when all sense of meaning may feel lost, you can manage your emotional anguish to reshape and renew your life.     These candid pages offer comfort, warmth, honesty, hope and humour, as well as strategies for healing in the belief that loss and grief will change your life, but they do not need to define it.   You can follow Lisa Gallete here:https://www.instagram.com/lisagallatehttps://www.facebook.com/lisagallateauthor/https://www.lisagallate.com/-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present and emerging.

Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with Faye Browne and Lauren French, the mother/daughter fashionista duo behind the successful Australian clothing brand, Motto.When Faye, a powerhouse in the fashion industry, started Motto in 1986, she couldn't have predicted that years later she would be working side by side with her daughter. While both design the collections Motto is renowned for, they each bring their own unique flair. Motto has a chain of successful stores, and like many retail brands, they needed to rethink their way of working when the pandemic hit.Lauren is spearheading Motto's online business which just keeps growing! Faye and Lauren share videos wearing their range, but also offer useful tips on how to style, and mix and match their amazing pieces. Their success stems from their ability to stay ahead of the curve. While they have classic signature pieces, they also inject fun and limited edition items also. Having two generations of women leading the business, they are helping women of all ages to express themselves and build their confidence through dopamine dressing! They are passionate about helping women find their own style, regardless of their age or stage of life. You can follow Faye and Lauren here:Website: www.motto.com.au All our live streams: www.facebook.com/mottofashions/live_videos/Facebook VIP Community: www.facebook.com/groups/MottoVIPGroup/Motto Instagram: www.instagram.com/mottofashions/Lauren Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurenmottofashions/Faye Instagram: www.instagram.com/fayemottofashions/Lauren Facebook: www.facebook.com/laurenmottofashions/Faye Facebook: www.facebook.com/fayemottofashions/-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present and emerging.

Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres is chatting with acclaimed television producer and author Anita Jacoby, AM.Anita has an extraordinary career across both print and television media and has worked with industry greats and on award-winning shows, including Enough Rope with Andrew Denton, The Gruen Transfer, Good Morning Australia, Today and 60 Minutes, as well as documentaries such as Angels & Demons and Chelmsford Hospital. During her distinguished career, Anita has won many awards - AACTAs, AFIs, an Order of Australia Media Award (60 minutes) and even a Logie Award.In 2021, Anita received the Gold Distinguished Service Medal, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.It's no surprise then that Anita doesn't do anything by halves. When her beloved father passed away, Anita realised she might not know all she thought about him and set about on a journey to uncover facts about her dad. She could never have predicted the story that was about to unfold. Anita tells the story of her father in her book Secrets from Behind the Screen: The Award-winning TV Producer's compelling search for the truth. At the heart of this story is a daughter's love for her father, and the moment she uncovers the human she hadn't seen.Anita shares her incredible wisdom about her career in the Australian TV Industry, as well as the captivating story that unfolds in her book.-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present and emerging.

Today in The Good Girl Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with Dr Vanessa Atienza-Hipolito - Fellow of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists. She is a Clinical Director, Specialist of Breast Imaging and Intervention and solopreneur/business owner at Women's Breast Imaging (WBI) in Cottesloe, Western Australia.Vanessa is also a qualified and fellowship-trained subspecialist in Musculoskeletal Imaging, Interventional and Vascular Radiology and Paediatric Radiology in Perth Western Australia. Dr Vanessa is a passionate educator and is an Adjunct Clinical Senior Lecturer at Curtin University, The University of Western Australia, and Edith Cowan University.As of 2022, she is a published co-author of three book anthologies: Courage and Confidence: What It Really Takes To Succeed in Business Global Girls - Find Your Thing;And The Power To Rise Above - a book I am so proud to have co-authored with Vanessa, and so thrilled that Vanessa reads from her chapter for us on work place bullying. We are so thrilled this book of hope is in the Hollywood Swag Bags given to 2023 Oscar Nominees including Jamie Lee Curtis, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett and Steven Spielberg, amongst others.Her notable awards are: Millennial Achiever Award presented by Filipino Australian Club of Perth (2019) People's Choice Gold Award for the ‘Making A Difference (Local Community)' category presented by AusMumpreneur (2021) Breast Radiologist of the Year presented by the Radiology Awards (2022) A highly respected Breast Imaging Specialist, Dr Vanessa is also an accomplished speaker, wife, mother and triathlete.Like many women she faces the stressful challenges of juggling the demands of a career and family whilst taking care of her own physical and spiritual wellbeing. A bright and engaging role model, she always strives to be the best she can both professionally and personally. She is also committed to helping others do the same by sharing the experience and wisdom gained from her own amazing personal journey.Above all, Dr Vanessa saves lives. It is her personal mission to save as many lives as possible by spreading her message of preventative medicine and detecting breast cancer early using advanced mammogram and ultrasound screening technologies such as used at her business at WBI. Along with her message of physical well-being, Dr Vanessa also enthusiastically speaks on self-care, self-compassion, resilience and overcoming difficulties, providing practical strategies that are easily applied to everyday life.You can follow Dr Vanessa here:Instagram: @dr.vanessa.atienza.hipolitoFacebook: Dr Vanessa Atienza-HipolitoTwitter: @DrVanessaAHLinkedIn: Dr Vanessa Atienza-HipolitoWebsite: www.drvanessaa.com linktr.ee/drvanessaatienzahipolito

Hacia Atherton is the Founder of Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT), a charity established in 2020 to increase female representation in skilled trades in Australia through work experience, educational training and ongoing support. Hacia hails from a family of skilled tradesmen and has encountered first hand the challenges women experience in this sector after discovering women only account for 3% of trades in Australia. She established EWIT to inspire women to see trades as a viable and lucrative career option and to ignite societal cultural change geared towards creating a supportive environment for these women to thrive.Hacia is no stranger to overcoming adversity having learned to walk again after a tragic horse riding accident in 2017 left her in a wheelchair for 12 months. She overcame debilitating and chronic pain and the doctors prognosis that she will never walk unaided again to achieve her CPA from her hospital bed, riding 100km twice for charity and running multiple half-marathons.As a result, Hacia is invited to speak regularly on mental toughness, redefining success and courage with well-known brands such as the CPA, Honda, Ladies in Finance+ Time, Girls with Hammers, League of Extraordinary Women and Deakin University. In 2021 Hacia was named in The NYC Journal's Top 30 Women Disruptors To Look Out For, and the Disruptors Magazine Top 30 Inspiring Women To Look Out For In 2022. She also received the CPA President's Award for Excellence - Emerging Leader and has been appointed the Deputy Chair of the Emerging Leaders Network.The charity was established in 2020 after founder Hacia Atherton discovered that women account for only 3% of trades within Australia and only 1 female out of 100 hold a trade apprenticeship. In addition, Australia is approaching the lowest level of apprentice commencements since the late-1990s and the number of females commencing an apprenticeship of any type fell by 12.2% from 2016 to 2020.You can follow Hacia and EWIT here:https://ewitrades.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haciaatherton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haciaatherton-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond.Join the revolution:Https://wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present and emerging.

When you hit your 50's should you really give a flying fifty about the stuff that shouldn't matter?Meet Mel Kenny and Trish Gordon, two life-long friends who say hell no, and host Don't Give A Fifty Podcast!I had a fantastic chat with Mel and Trish about everything from Menopause to mental health, from the power of female friendships to podcasting in your 50's. Mel and Trish are girls after my own heart, with a pro-ageing mentality and a passion for changing negative narratives around midlife and beyond.Sassy, smart and a bit cheeky, you won't want to miss their wisdom.‘Don't Give a Fifty,' is a podcast for midlife women looking for a weekly hangout with two regular 5ishers who aren't prepared to put on the handbrake just yet. The girls delve into the fun stuff, the hard stuff and everything in between.You can follow these kick ass chicks here:https://dontgiveafifty.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/dontgiveafiftyhttps://www.facebook.com/don'tgiveafifty-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond.Join the revolution:Https://wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present and emerging.

If you're a wine lover, have you ever wondered how the magic happens to get it from a tiny vine to your table? Then you'll love this podcast!Today on The Good Girl Confessional I'm chatting with Kelly Pearson, a serious wine maker in her 50's, who has created her own cheeky label - Ladygarden Wines. Ladygarden wines has a range of wines, from sparking, to crisp whites and dark reds. Kelly has been in the Australian wine industry for decades, but she has also worked as a wine maker in California, USA, as well as China and India.In an Industry that sees only 10% of top jobs going to women, Kelly has created a brand, based in Geelong Victoria, with a purpose to celebrate female wine makers and create opportunities for women in this field. Kelly also collaborates with other female wine makers to bring wine to the world. Kelly is passionate about all aspects of the wine industry and likes to share her knowledge of wine in a fun and intetresting way! I know I learnt so much chatting with her on the podcast. Her passion to help other women to succeed in a competitive industry is really inspiring and very kick ass. We chat about what her journey, and the risks she took to be her own boss. You can follow Kelly Pearson and Ladygraden wines here:https://www.instagram.com/ladygardenwineshttps://www.facebook.com/ladygardenwinesEmail enquiries:info@ladygardenwines.com.au-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present and emerging.

If you love a good crime novel, you will love our special guest!Today in The Good Girl Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with Crime Writer Nikki Mottram. While at home with a new baby and a toddler, Nikki was looking for a creative outlet and so began a love affair with writing. When Nikki had her own children, she started to see her career in child protection in a whole new light. Drawing on those experiences in child protection, but affected by a 30 year old unsolved murder of two women she had read about, Nikki's debut novel, Crows Nest, combats the often ineffectual essence of social workers previously portrayed in books and film, bringing forward a main character, Dana Gibson, written with intelligence, both hardworking and ruthless when it comes to the protection of children. Through Nikki's unique and well informed lens, she challenges the misconceptions of the child protection industry through a heart-twisting and compelling small town crime fiction. Nikki's debut novel, set near the town she actually lives in, is gripping, with believable and fully formed characters. Having signed a two book deal with UQP, Nikki's second book coming in 2024!You can follow Nikki here:https://www.instagram.com/nikkiamottramNikki's book Crows Nest is available in all good bookstores.-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present and emerging.

Trigger Warning: This podcast episode shares references and conversations about abuse, trauma, depression and suicide.--Today in the Good Girl Confessional studio, I am honoured to be chatting with Shantelle Thompson, OAM (She/her). Shantelle is a proud Barkindji/Ngiyampaa First Nation Woman, a business entrepreneur, a 3 timesJiu-Jitsu World Champion and the 2019 NAIDOC Sportsperson of the year. If that's not enough, this mother of 6 is also back in training and is about to write a book about her life journey. She embraces her culture as a First Nation woman and considers herself a Storyteller Warrior Guide, as she shares her Aunty wisdom across two separate Podcast!Shantelle shares an open and honest conversation about the impacts of generational trauma, abuse, and postpartum depression. Her fighter instinct would take her from fist fights to a becoming an elite athlete. Shantelle's story is one of a true grit and determination, winning three World Champion titles without sponsorship or funding. At 39, Shantelle is an entrepreneur, and the visionary of Kiilalaana Tidda's Program, a program to help build the self esteeem and courage of First Nation girls, guiding them to be leaders in their own lives, and to be unapologetically themselves. Shantelle was awarded a Medal in the Order of Australia for her services to the Indigenous community of Victoria. You will not want to miss this incredible story!You can follow Shantelle's journey here:https://www.instagram.com/barkindjiwarriorhttps://www.instagram.com/shantellethompsonofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/kiilalaanatiddas_ You can listen to Shantelle on here Podcasts here:Warrior Heart Yarns with Aunty Shanhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2IHIyT6CeSpo4QMPQNSYnD?si=qZlREc3yTsC3qGTPjUx5TgJourney to Jiu-Jitsu Black Belthttps://open.spotify.com/show/0HjgH0NlANaNPKP3bwWhxP?si=Hh88sSnISk-OiOg2RNx57A-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present and emerging.

Today in the Good Girl Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with the dynamic and wonderful author Resiliency Coach, and Podcast Host Marci Warhaft about her incredible journey from stripping to helping others to live their lives fully. You won't want to miss this episode!In her 30s, Marci found herself living a life she had never envisioned for herself. She had been a good student who had been accepted into a prestigious theatre school, she was a doting mother with two young sons, and yet, somehow she found herself taking it all off in front of paying customers to "Bootylicious" by Destiny's Child.Marci's book, The Good Stripper: A Soccer Mom's memoir of Lies, Loss and Lapdances, is an eye-opening journey. Marci reveals the punishing circumstances and self-destructive behaviors that shaped her early adulthood, including a bank-robbing stepfather, the loss of her beloved brother, eating disorders, and sexual misadventures with a manipulative husband.She describes, in honest, raw, and intimate detail, her struggles to recognize what was happening to her, and her sometimes misguided fight to regain control of her destiny. Above all, it is the story of how one woman, after years of living a double life, packing school lunches by day and giving lap dances by night, finally became the authentic human and inspirational leader she was meant to be. Marci shares her powerful and hard-won wisdom in The Confessional. It is a story of resilience, of finding herself, embracing her sexuality in her 50s and living a life with authentic power. Marci is a recognized expert on body image and self-esteem, and founder of The Fit vs Fiction body image workshops. She was named one of Canada's Top 100 influencers for 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 by Optimyz fitness magazine. By surviving a life of turmoil through tenacity and resilience, Marci uses her experiences to help others release themselves of the shame, guilt and insecurities that keep them from living their lives with the joy they deserve. Marci is the host of the inspiring new podcast How To Ruin Your Own Reputation where she shares the stories of guest bravely living life their own way. You can follow Marci's journey here:https://www.thegoodstripper.comhttps://www.fitvfiction.comhttps://www.instragram.com/How To Ruin Your Own Reputation Podcast:Podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-ruin-your-own-reputation/id1642976489-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present and emerging.

Happy New Year and welcome back to The Good Girl Confessional Podcast! Our first episode for 2023 features a brilliant special guest. Faith Agugu is a Pro-Aging advocate who is helping women to embrace aging! Faith chats with host Sandy Lowres about how she is changing the narrative around ageing.Faith is the Founder of Silver Sirens, a movement which is passionate about redefining ageing and celebrating the rise of culture's fascinating 40+ female demosgraphic. Faith is a qualified psychotherapist and she knows the power of embracing yourself for exactly who you are. Faith has always had the instinct that she would get better with age and she is now inspiring other women to adopt this mindset. Silver Sirens is a growing annual gathering that explores and celebrates this extraordinary time in women's lives. "As each new wave of contemnporay women reaches middle age, they rewrite the blurprint of how we see aging. The truth is that 50+ women are becoming freer, more financially independent, visible and expressed than any other time in history."You can follow Faith here:Https://www.silversirens.orghttps://www.instagram.com/silversirens_redefiningageinghttps://www.facebook.com/silversirens,redfiningageing-The Good Girl Confessional is the award-winning Podcast of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. Join the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalWb40 and The Good Girl Confessional Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we record this podcast on, the Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations and pay out respect to their elders, past, present and emerging.

TW: This podcast includes themes of addiction, suicidal thoughts, depression, eating disorders, rehabI'm Sandy Lowres, the host of The Good Girl Confessional Podcast. I am so excited to bring you the 100th Episode today with our special guest Kayte Murphy!!Over the years, Kayte has worn many hats - As Mrs Woog, she became one of Australia's most successful professional pioneer bloggers (@woogsworld). She has also created a thriving community of like-minded women. Kayte is also an author and writer and was the co-host of the popular podcast The Hot Flush, where she and Kim Berry talked about their lived experience of Peri-menopause.You can listen to their podcast episode here:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/41361196During the pandemic, Kayte, like a lot of women, turned to alcohol for comfort but realised her relationship with drinking had become more than problematic. Kayte openly shares her journey into her awakening that in the grip of peri-menopause and depression, alcohol was ruling her life, and her experience of going to rehab. She also shares how therapy led to a brand new passion and purpose - painting. Now sober for over 12 months, Kayte has reinvented herself as an artist, bringing joy to many, but more importantly healing herself.Thank you to Kayte for sharing your hard-won wisdom and lived experience so openly.You can follow Kayte Murphy here:https://www.instagram.com/kayte__murphyhttps://www.facebook.com/woogsworld/View and Buy Kayte's art here:https://bluethumb.com.au/kayte-murphyThe Good Girl Confessional is proudly the Podcast of the WB40 - Women Beyond Forty Platform, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond who want to be seen and heard.https://wb40.com

There is no doubt that moving to a new country can be exciting but also disruptive, jarring, and disorienting. Having a baby shortly after brings a whole new set of challenges and learnings. Nicole Webb, a journalist and news reader turned media consultant and author, chats with host Sandy Lowres about what she experienced when moving from Australia to Hong Kong and eventually China while adjusting to her life as a new mother. Nicole chats about how she managed to adapt and thrive in the midst of tremendous professional and personal change. She is open and honest about her career in the media and how the landscape of media impacted her.In 2010, she left the news desk, and pregnant, moved to Hong Kong with her hotelier husband where she lived for four years, before moving to Xi'an, North West China. Nicole continued her work in all things media across Asia-Pacific as well as starting her memoir China Blonde which she published in 2020. As she continued to navigate the ever-changing pace of motherhood, she continued to work as a freelance Journalist, Writer, Speaker, Presenter, Media Trainer and Master of Ceremonies. Having survived and thrived in the land of chopsticks, dim sum and very tall buildings, in 2014 Nicole and her husband found themselves in Xi'an, one of China's oldest and most revered cities. A land with an ancient history.Her memoir ‘China Blonde' reveals more, with Nicole sharing all of those things she couldn't say from China. Back in Sydney since 2017, in the spirit of adventure,| Nicole and her family will soon make the move to Singapore.

Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with inspiring journalist and author, Jenny Valentish about writing, addictive behaviours and pushing yourself to your limits. Starting her Journalism career in London, her career in Australia began when she edited national music magazine Jmag (for the radio station Triple J) before taking the helm of Time Out Melbourne, sister mag to Time Out London. Now a freelance writer for publications including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Guardian, the ABC, The Saturday Paper and The Monthly, Jenny also teaches courses on memoir writing. Jenny is the author of Walkley-nominated research-memoir,Woman of Substances, which investigates the female experience of drugs and alcohol. It was published in the UK and US by Head of Zeus in 2018. Woman of Substances is considered to be a valuable resource by drug and alcohol professionals. After its publication Jenny was appointed as a board director of SMART Recovery Australia, a consultant for the University of NSW's National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), and an ambassador for BrainPark, a project of Monash University's Brain and Mental Health Laboratory.Her fourth book, Everything Harder Than Everyone Else: Why Some of Us Push Our Bodies to Extremes, was published in 2021. It's become a global hit with podcasts devoted to endurance and sport, and the audiobook version has excerpts from my interviews with the people profiled in each chapter.If that's not impressive enough, Jenny has also been an amateur Muay Thai fighter and has now started body building! You can follow Jenny Valentish, read her articles buy her books here:http://www.jennyvalentish.com/https://www.instagram.com/jennyvalentish_publichttps://www.facebook.com/jennyvalentishauthorandjournalist

TW: Missing Person/SuicideToday, we are re-sharing this powerful episode where Sandy chats with Sally Leydon. Sally has never given up searching for her mother, Marion Barter, who has been missing for 25 years. Marion is a missing person, much-loved mother and a celebrated teacher. Marion's disappearance is the subject of the hugely popular Channel 7 Podcast, The Lady Vanishes, now with over 10 million downloads globally. Host Bryan Seymour and Executive Producer Alison Sandy have helped Sally to gain incredible traction regarding information and clues about Marion's sudden disappearance. Along with a group of volunteer super sleuths around the world, they edge closer to unravelling this unsolved case.Sally joins me in the confessional to chat about her mum, her unwavering quest to find answers and how this experience, and the later loss of her brother, Owen, has impacted her life. This case has so many twists, turns and leads - from international travel to cults, name changes and mysterious untouched bank accounts.Marion, also known as Florabella Natalia Marion Remakel, is on the Australian National Missing Persons register. This is an ongoing investigation. Since we originally taped this episode, Marion's disappearance had become the subject of a Coronial Inquest, with startling evidence uncovered and shared including testimony by Ric Blum, a convicted conman who had gone by dozens of aliases including Fernand Remakel. His names also included Frederic de Hedervary, Willie Wouters and Roger Louzoney. The findings of the inquest are due to be released in two weeks as brand new episodes of The Lady Vanishes Podcast continue to unfold. If you have any knowledge of Marion's whereabouts, or have any information about her disappearance or beyond, please contact www.crimestoppers.com.au or (in Australia) phone 1800 333 000.For more information on this case, and to follow Sally's journey, you can listen to The Lady Vanishes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-lady-vanishes/id1457296528You can also Follow on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSTheLadyVanishes/https://www.facebook.com/MissingMarionBarter/--The Good Girl Confessional Podcast is part of WB40 - Women Beyond Forty Follow the revolution:www.wb40.comhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessional

What a brilliant chat with Kate McCaffrey on everything from her inspiration to write young adult fiction, to our love of true crime podcasts, and writing her first adult novel in her 50's. Today on The Good Girl Confessional Podcast our special guest is Kate McCaffrey, who has an incredible career as a YA author. When she was 17 years old, she broke up with her boyfriend who had a car accident the same night and couldn't remember much, except for her. It's a powerful true story and one that she bravely drew on as she began writing YA fiction.In fact, Kate has written no less than five award-winning Young Adult novels. Each of these novels has been on school curricula across Australia, and each talks to issues that are impactful for young adult readers. Leaving a teaching career to write full time, Kate is not afraid to talk to issues that confronting including drugs, eating disorders, mental health issues and cyberbullying. As a True Crime podcast lover, Kate has recently launched her first adult novel, Double Lives based on a true crime podcaster with a journalism background who hopes to solve a crime with the help of her listeners. Written as a podcast, Double Lives is a gripping novel from start to end. It is now available in all good bookstores. I loved chatting with Kate and her incredible insights on being a woman beyond forty. You can follow Kate and her books here:https://katemccaffrey.org/https://www.instagram.com/katemccaffreyauthorhttps://www.booktopia.com.au/double-lives-kate-mccaffrey/book/9781760687564.htmlDuring this Podcast, Sandy and Kate make references to True Crime Podcasts they loved. Here are the links to those podcasts:A Little Bit Culty - hosted by Sarah Edmondson and Anthony “Nippy” Ameshttps://alittlebitculty.com/The Lady Vanishes (Channel 7 Podcast about the disappearance of Marion Barter)https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lady-vanishes/id1457296528You can Listen to The Good Girl Confessional episode #22 with Sally Leydon who has continued to search for Marion, her mum:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-good-girl-confessional/id1475210883?i=1000490869509The Teacher's Pet (Hosted by Hedley Thomas)https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-teachers-pet/id1385379989Shandee's Story (Hosted by Hedley Thomas)https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/shandees-story/id1589336606The Good Girl Confessional is proudly the Podcast of Wb40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond!Join us at:wb40.com

Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with Carol Hay, a gorgeous woman who has brought 50 Victorias women over 50 together to create a wonderful hard copy book, aptly named Who You Are: Victoria 50. As Carol was heading towards her 50th birthday, she started thinking about how often women in their 50s felt overlooked and yet, she knew from experience that a lot of women in their 50's and beyond were just getting started! Carol, who has a 34 year career in the Navy, and is married to a former Army man, travelled the world and now settled in Geelong in Victoria, she felt 100% that her time was just beginning, and wanted to meet as many like minded women as she could! I'm personally thrilled to be included in this book amongst so many awesome chicks!Join us for this episode of The Good Girl Confessional as Carol shares her wonderful story!The Good Girl Confessional is proudly the Podcast of Wb40 - Women Beyond Forty, an Independent Australian Platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. You can join us there at wb40.comYou can also watch this video in full by subscribing to wb40.com/wb40-extraYou can also follow The Good Girl Confessional Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all of your favourite podcast apps, and on social media at:https://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.facebook.com/thegoodgirlconfessionalhttps://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.facebook.com/womenbeyondforty

Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with delightful guest Juls Rollnik. When her husband was diagnosed with cancer, Juls realised she could be facing financial insecurity. Having stayed at home to raise their children, she didn't know how she would make ends meet if she lost her partner. Taking a risk, Juls leveraged her mortgage and bought a city apartment, and so began her journey in the world of Airbnb. Juls found her calling, quickly becoming a Superhost, and now she is sharing her hard-won wisdom in her new book Secrets of a Superhost: How to become an Airbnb Rockstar. Juls has created an amazing career for herself, gained financial security and even climbed to base camp at Mt. Everest! If you've ever considered becoming an Airbnb host, this is the book for you!You can follow Juls Rollnik and buy here book here:https://www.secretsofasuperhost.com/https://www.instagram.com/secretsofasuperhostThe Good Girl Confessional is proudly the podcast of Wb40 - Women Beyond Forty, an award winning Platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. https://wb40.comhttps://www.instragram.com/womenbeyondfortyhttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodgirlconfessional

Kimberly Holiday-Coleman is a sister queen who hails from Houston, Texas but is living her amazing life in Lexington, Kentucky with her loving family. She was a model, a wife and a mum and in 2015 she was diagnosed with Stage 2 Rectal Cancer. She underwent treatment for a year, but in the course of the treatment she almost lost her life due to a bowel perforation. She had life saving surgery which also involved a colostomy bag. She has kept her stoma, affectionally called "Toodles". Surviving childhood trauma, and then cancer, Kimberly made a decision to grab life by the horns and live it loud! She continues to be a model and has been the featured model in Melbourne Fashion Week (Australia) as well as being a model is two separate book projects on body image. She is a best selling international author, a motivational speaker and has won two awards for her advocacy, breaking down stigmas around stoma/colostomy and cancer awareness. Kimberly has also taken up burlesque and is performing across the USA as well as internationally. Kimberly is beautiful inside and out and I'm so thrilled she joined us in the confessional.You can follow Kimberly on instagram @cancerwarriorcolostomyqueen or www.kimberlyhcoleman.comBook Sales - Underneath We Are - www.underneathiam.comFor information of Skin Deep: The Skin I'm In Exhibition by Ferrell Phelps - Http://ferrellphotography4.wxsite.com/ferrelphelps(Australia) - For information/support for colostomy/stoma: www.australianstoma.com.au(USA) - https://www.ostomy.org(UK) - www.colostomyuk.orgFollow us on instagram: @thegoodgirlconfessionalThe Good Girl Confessional Podcast is a production of Wb40 - Women Beyond FortyCraving more? You can find us at www.wb40.comInstagram @womenbeyondforty

Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with the Editor of the powerful anthology, The Power To Rise Above, Sandy Davies; and fellow author Susan Jarvis. Sandy Lowres is proud to be a part of this book also where she has shared her story of overcoming childhood abuse.Sandy Davies has brought 30 women from across the globe together to share their very human stories of overcoming adversity. She is also the founder of Happy Pause, creating the revolutionary HappyPause Menopause balm, supporting women going through Perimenopause and menopause experiencing vaginal dryness. Susan Jarvis also wrote a powerful chapter in this book, talking about the affects bullying had on her life. Susan is the founder of The Spicy Boudoir, and is the host of The Maven's Private Diaries Podcast. Susan is a sexual wellness coach and supports sexuality for women in midlife. You can buy a copy of The Power To Rise Above here:https://wb40.com/shop/Or the e-book here:https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/aw/d/0645548901/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1664101004&sr=8-4Follow The Power To Rise Above:https://www.Instagram.com/thepowertoriseaboveFollow Sandy Davies & Happy Pause here:https://happypause.com.auFollow Susan Jarvis & The Spicy Boudoir here:https://www.thespicyboudoir.com/

Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with Regina Petra Meyer. Petra is an emerging author, a lover of life, an adventurer, a spiritual seeker, and a passionate humanitarian.She loves philosophical and honest conversations in stimulating company, best enjoyed over a mouthwatering meal and glass of wine. Regina is an explorer at heart. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a zest for life, her path has been filled with unexpected adventures, confronting learning experiences, and an abundance of fun and frivolous moments. Regina's love of freedom led her to follow her dream and set off on an adventure to the Caribbean, an adventure that see her find love, and experience heartache and risk a lot. She chats about her journey, which she is telling in her new memoir, Change of Course.You can follow Regina here:https://reginapetrameyer.com/https://www.instagram.com/reginapetrameyerThe Good Girl Confessional is proudly the podcast of the Wb40 - Women Beyond Forty for Platform - building a community for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond. https//wb40.com

Have you ever wanted to be a published author? Look no further! Today in the Confessional, Sandy chats with Susan Dean, the founder of Dean Publishing and a woman who is passionate about helping others to share their stories or their expertise, guiding people to become published authors. As the founder of this heart-centred family business, Susan started her career working with disenfranchised youth, and she found the power of storytelling to support them was so beneficial. This is something that led her to coaching and working with John Gray, the author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. Susan's genuine passion in helping others put their stories out in the world is infectious! Her business is based at Dean Manor, nestled in the beautiful Macedon Ranges in Victoria and if you are ready to share your wisdom, they can help guide you through the entire process - from writing, to editing, to publishing your own book! It was a joy to chat with Susan, and as she says, it is never too late to be a published author!You can follow Susan here:https://www.deanpublishing.com/https://www.instagram.com/deanpublishinghttps://www.instagram.com/susandeanofficialThe Good Girl Confessional is proudly the podcast of Wb40 - Women Beyond Forty, a platform for women to share their hard-won wisdom, and build a community of like-minded women.https://wb40.com

Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres chats with special guest Sam Bloom. Sam's life would be changed forever when, on a family holiday in Thailand, Sam fell 6 feet from a broken railing leaving her paralysed. Her recovery was long, involving moments of intense darkness. An unexpected visitor to the Bloom household arrived in the form of a baby native bird - a Magpie they named Penguin. Her husband Cameron, a photographer, captured the most heartwarming images of Penguin with Sam and the family. Penguin would help Sam, and the whole family to heal.Sam's extraordinary journey was told in her best-selling book Heartache & Birdsong, and is now the focus of a beautiful film - Penguin Bloom - starring Australian Hollywood actress Naomi Watts.Sam is now a champion athlete, representing Australia in the canoe world championships and is also a 2 x World Champion Para Surfer. She shares her journey here with honesty and an open heart. You can follow Sam Bloom here:https://sambloom.com.au/Https://www.instagram.com/samjbloomhttps://www.instagram.com/penguinthemagiePhoto credits: Cameron Bloom https://www.instagram.com/cambloomSam Bloom | Heartache & Birdsong (Sam Bloom, Cameron Bloom and Bradley Trevor Grieve) is available here:https://sambloom.com.au/book/The film Penguin Bloom is now available on Netflix.--The Good Girl Confessional is proudly the Podcast of the Women Beyond Forty Platform - a platform for women 40, 50, 60 and beyond.https://wb40.com

Today in the Confessional, host Sandy Lowres welcomes back Tara Moss as we talk about her incredible new book and why the world needs more strong female role models. Since 1999 Canadian-Australian author Tara Moss has written 14 books, published in 19 countries and 13 languages. Her latest is the internationally released historical crime novel, The Ghosts of Paris, the sequel to her celebrated novel, The War Widow focusing on a gutsy female protagonist, Private Investigator, Sydney-born Billie Walker. The Ghosts of Paris is already receiving brilliant reviews and we highly recommend it! A beautifully written novel filled with intrigue and heart-felt emotion, The Ghosts of Paris is set against a backdrop of post-WWII London and Paris. Throughout her incredible career, Tara has been an outspoken advocate for human rights and the rights of women, children and people with disabilities. She has been a UNICEF Australia Goodwill Ambassador since 2007. As an ambulatory wheelchair user with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), she brings advocacy and visibility to issues of disability and chronic pain, and the need to normalize mobility aids. In 2020 she accepted the honorary role of Pain Champion with Pain Australia. In 2021 she was chosen as a Global Change Maker by Conscious Being magazine for her disability and chronic pain activism and was a recipient of the Honorary Citizen Award for the City of Victoria, Canada, for her work on accessibility rights. The Ghost of Paris is available here, or in all leading bookstores:https://www.readings.com.au/products/34813021/the-ghosts-of-paris You can follow Tara Moss here:https://taramoss.com/ https://www.instagram.com/taramossauthor