Do you have a story to share? Have you reimagined life after 50, made changes in career or lifestyle that you didn’t expect and your life now looks a lot different to what it used to. Did getting older play a part in that? If that sounds like you then please email me as I am looking for a real women who have gone through a change in career or lifestyle after 50. Please email me at tanya@digitalconversations.com.au and include your details, location and a summary of you...

I wanted to end the series with a bonus episode which is just a shout out to the amazing guests I had on the podcast.... MASSIVE THANK YOU TO THEM. Plus some fun outtakes to show what goes on behind the scenes....

The concept of a gap year is popular amongst students however have you considered taking a grown ups year. I love this idea and this conversation with Monique Van Tulder, author of the Growns up Gap year. In this episode, she shares what exactly a grown up gap year is, why you should consider it, what you can do if you cannot just magically take off for a long period, and how midlife is a chance to not rewrite but redirect our lives. This is the last episode in the first series of Frea...

This episode takes a bigger look at retirement which is more than just money. There are many other aspects that you need to consider, starting now so when it comes to retirement you have the support network around you that you need. There are so many gold nuggets that you might not have considered so take a listen to my conversation with Suzanne. Find about more about Suzanne here:As an experiential coach and certified professional co-active coach, Suzanne is dedicated to helping individ...

In this episode, we are talking about our skin and how we can continue to make it sparkle as we age. I chat to Wellness Curator, Melissa Jane about the changes that occur to our skin as we get older, how our gut impacts our skin vitality, what sort of products and ingredients we should be using and if those anti-aging lotions and potions actually work. Find out more about Melissa here Melissa Jane is a trailblazer in the skincare industry, boasting over 38 years of expertise as a skin...

This epsiode, is all about money - how we can be best using our money in preparation for retirement ... whether that is 5,10 or 15 years time. I talk to Amanda Cassar about what we should be spending on money on, how we can think differently and what to do with that little bit of extra cash that you might occasionally get. My guest, Amanda Cassar is Director & CEO | Wealth Planning PartnersAmanda Cassar is a financial Adviser based on the Gold Coast, Australia. She has a small ...

I think when we get aches or pains we automatically think it's due to aging but that is often not the case. In this episode we are talking about why aging is seen as negative in society, why fitness and movement so important for 50-something women, why men and women need to do things differently and what we do as individuals to change the negative narrative. ABOUT MELANIE Melanie McAuliffe is a physiotherapist and sports scientist working in the area of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic health...

It seems to be a more common thing where women are being misdiagnosed as being stressed or burnout rather than going through menopause? And it is causes a lot of injustice in the workplace. In this episode, I talk to Donna Groves from Shine Wellbeing to discover if we are going through menopause or maybe just burnt out?Donna's Facebook group:SHINE Wellbeing Community for women in midlife and beyond | FacebookHer book: Donna Groves - AuthorSenate Enquiry: Issues related to menopause and p...

In this episode, I talk to Style queen Nikki Parkinson about defining our unique style in our 50's and beyond. We cover what you should have in wardrobe, what not to do, how to be both stylish and comfortable, and tips to dress with confidence. About my guest Nikki Parkinson is a businesswoman and online community leader who loves helping women find and embrace confidence at any age. Nikki, 57, accidentally found herself in the online world in 2008, long before it was a part of our everyday ...

This episode is a little different as I have a very informal chat over wine with my 50 something gal pals. We chat challenges, how we are feeling, the negatives and the positives of where we are at in live and so much more. And if you're wondering about the title, it will all be explained when you take a listen. I promise no one was harmed in the recording of this podcast LOL. Big thanks to Julia Dickinson, Sandy Holmes and Rachel Zumaeta for keeping it real and being part of this important ...

This is a super short but interesting idea that I wanted to share with you. It's called the 60 at 60 Project and anyone can do it, regardless of age, location, wealth or ability. it is yours to own and create. Hope you enjoy it as much as I am .

You may have noticed more airtime being given to the subject of women and alcohol in the last year or so today we are talking about exactly that – women’s relationship with alcohol. Why are women drinking more, especially in the peri & meno phase of life, what is the relationship it has to cancer and how does it impact your hormones. I’m talking to Kathryn Elliot about this and much more in todays episode. If you are curious to understand to more, then keep listening Main Point...

We know that men and women are very different, in particular how we look at and manage the aging process. In this episode I talk to Dr Adrian Sheen about the common male issues, how many of them can be avoided and the simple steps every man can take todayIn this episode you will learn:· What sort of body changes men go through after 50· Dispelling the myths of “MANOpause”?· If men actually worry about aging· Men's...

It is common to hear all the usual symptons of menopause but are you aware of the invisible impacts and untold realities of it on women? In this episode, we are talking sharing more that as well as chatting about misdiagnosis and practical tips and how we can reclaim our voice on the issue of meno? In this episode you will learn:· the more invisible impacts of menopause on women's bodies and life· Why women can often be misdiagnosed with men...

Let’s face it, as we get older we go through all sorts of change – our bodies, our careers, our lifestyles …. But many women also feel like their identity changes. This could be based on many things including becoming an empty nester, rebooting a carer or job, divorce and many other things. So if you feel like you might be having a mid-life identity crisis or struggling with your changing identity based on your roles in life, then this is the episode to listen toMargie Ireland, shares practic...

It is fitting that I start with the podcast with the reason why I started it.... because I am going through a mid-life identity crisis and I know I am not alone. This intro is a short insight into where I am at right now, how I am feeling and how I think I might navigate it. If you are also feeling like me, please listen, subscribe and share with your 50-something friends..... because we all need as much support as we can get.Shownotes: https://freakingoutat50.com.au/s1ep1/

Career is such a big part of our lives so its no surprise that at some point we consider rebooting our career, how we work or totally reimaging the way you work. In today’s episode I am talking to Shane Rodgers, author of Worknado, Publisher of Newsreel and CEO of Trendline Strategy. We discuss why you might feel like doing this, his happens, the idea of career flatlining and taking a temporary time out + practical tips to help you reboot your own career and the idea of career. I promise...

Welcome to Freaking Out at 50 podcast. A community for 50-something women who are fabulous but maybe freaking out a little as they navigate their changing identities, bodies, and roles in life.We are going to explore the good, the bad and the droopy!The podcast will be covering all sorts of topics ranging from changes in identity, career, and health to finance, our relationship with alcohol and much more.