Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life
Step into a world of heartfelt stories, powerful insights, and timeless wisdom shared by women who have lived, loved, lost - and found themselves again.
The Golden Threads podcast is a companion to the bestselling book Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life. In each episode, we hear directly from the women behind the stories as they reflect on life-changing moments, personal transformations, and the golden threads that have guided them through it all.
Hosted by Sue Williams, award-winning poet, author, and curator of women’s voices, this podcast invites you to pause, listen deeply, and discover your own threads of purpose, creativity, and connection.
Whether you’re navigating change, craving inspiration, or simply curious about the wisdom life brings, you’ll find comfort, clarity, and community here.
Golden Threads – Own your story. Share your wisdom. Shine your light.
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Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life
Step into a world of heartfelt stories, powerful insights, and timeless wisdom shared by women who have lived, loved, lost - and found themselves again.
The Golden Threads podcast is a companion to the bestselling book Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life. In each episode, we hear directly from the women behind the stories as they reflect on life-changing moments, personal transformations, and the golden threads that have guided them through it all.
Hosted by Sue Williams, award-winning poet, author, and curator of women’s voices, this podcast invites you to pause, listen deeply, and discover your own threads of purpose, creativity, and connection.
Whether you’re navigating change, craving inspiration, or simply curious about the wisdom life brings, you’ll find comfort, clarity, and community here.
Golden Threads – Own your story. Share your wisdom. Shine your light.
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From Pain to Power: Wenke Langhof-Gold on Healing, Femininity and Inner Sovereignty
Episode Summary:
In this powerful and deeply revealing episode of Golden Threads, author Wenke Langhof-Gold joins LizaMarie Wilson to share her personal healing journey from stage 4 endometriosis - a condition she was told she would have to endure until menopause. Wenke’s story is one of deep inner transformation. She navigated years of pain, misdiagnosis, and emotional overwhelm before reclaiming her health through natural methods and inner awareness.
Together, Wenke and Liza Wilson explore profound themes including feminine power, self-healing and the importance of listening to our bodies. They reflect on how illness can be an expression of deeper truths - inviting us to heal not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually.
“Once you dare to be you, your light will shine brightly and illuminate the path for others around you.”
In this episode, you’ll discover:
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that healing is possible - and that your truth holds the key.
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Letting Go, Growing and Appreciating the Hard Parts with LizaMarie
In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode of The Golden Threads Podcast, collaborative author Wenke Langhof-Gold interviews fellow contributor LizaMarie Wilson about the story behind her chapter “Letting Go, Growing and Appreciating the Hard Parts” from the book Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life.
Together, they explore the emotional journey behind the story. and the courage it took for LizaMarie to share the profound lessons learned from her experiences of grief, reflection, and healing.
LizaMarie opens up about:
This episode is a gentle yet powerful guide for anyone navigating grief, reflecting on complex family dynamics, or learning to embrace life’s inevitable goodbyes.
Key takeaway:
"Death is inevitable. Growth is necessary. Our experience is a choice."
Whether you’ve experienced loss or want to better understand the healing journey, this conversation will offer comfort, wisdom, and perspective.
Listen now and discover how we can all learn to appreciate the hard parts - and grow through them.
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Wisdom Gained from a Wheelchair and a Three-Year-Old – with Paramjit Oberoi
Episode Summary:
In this moving episode of The Golden Threads Podcast, host Sue Williams speaks with contributor Paramjit Oberoi, whose powerful chapter Wisdom Gained from a Wheelchair and a Three-Year-Old weaves together love, loss, legacy and the fierce determination of a mother’s heart.
Sue opens by sharing that it was a simple, heartfelt conversation in Paramjit’s conservatory that inspired the Golden Threads book itself - making Paramjit the spark behind this entire project.
Paramjit shares the emotional journey of her daughter Sheenam, who was diagnosed with Juvenile Huntington’s Disease (JHD) the day after her father's funeral. That devastating moment became the beginning of a new mission: to fight for her daughter’s quality of life, to follow her heart, and ultimately, to help others. We follow the journey to Kerala for Ayurvedic treatment, the birth of the Sheenam’s Wish charity, making an impact on scientific research and the web of human connection that evolved around Sheenam.
“What is your heart telling you?” Paramjit Oberoi’s father
In this episode, you’ll discover:
"She can't talk, but by God can she make a difference." Paramjit Oberoi
Episode Highlights:
0:30 - The conservatory conversation that birthed Golden Threads
3:59 - A double loss: her father’s death and Sheenam’s JHD diagnosis
4:41 - Determination and the search for healing
5:17 - A guiding question: What is your heart telling you?
6:22 - Deep connections and compassion in Kerala
8:05 - The web of love and community around Sheenam
9:14 - A wish that sparked a charity: Sheenam’s Wish
11:15 - Goals and impact of the charity
14:33 - Raising awareness and contributing to scientific research
17:22 - Holding onto hope
18:04 - The Huntington’s Disease Heroes book and navigating anticipatory grief
19:58 - Choosing to make a difference
20:55 - Carers need care too: the case for self-compassion
23:00 - Paramjit’s hard-won wisdom: Reach out. Ask for help. Put yourself in the picture.
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Want to read Paramjit’s full chapter?
Order your copy of Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life at goldenthreadsbook.co.uk
#goldenthreads #wisdom #self-care #womenofwisdom
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The Power of Presence: Jean Wolfe on Authentic Writing, Procrastination and Women’s Voices
Episode Summary:
In this thoughtful and creative episode of The Golden Threads Podcast, Sue Williams speaks with writer, poet, and marketing mentor Jean Wolfe, a contributor to Golden Threads - Women's Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life, and founder of Spark into Marketing. Jean’s mission is to help women - especially those over 50 - express themselves online with authenticity, confidence, and clarity.
Together, Sue and Jean explore the intersection between Jean’s work and Golden Threads: encouraging women to write and share their stories with heart, honesty, and purpose. Jean reflects on her own chapter, which begins with a playful moment with her grandson - and unfolds into a deeper reflection on the value of being fully present in our relationships, our creativity, and our lives.
“Being present - without judgment or agenda - is the greatest gift you can give another person.”
In this episode, you’ll discover:
This episode is a gentle but powerful call to embrace your voice, let go of perfectionism, and show up as your true self - on the page and in life.
To discover Jean's books, writing support and resources:
Visit sparkintomarketing.com
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Reflections in the Mirror – with Gillian Routledge
Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of The Golden Threads Podcast, host Sue Williams speaks with contributor Gillian Routledge, who shares the story behind her deeply personal chapter Reflections in the Mirror. With honesty and gentle wisdom, Gillian reflects on how the challenges within her marriage became a mirror - revealing old patterns, buried truths and the opportunity to heal.
At the heart of this conversation is the realisation that our relationships often reflect who we are back to ourselves. Through this lens, Gillian shares how self-awareness, compassion and personal growth helped her shift out of reactive patterns and into a more conscious and loving way of being. She shares a powerful poem from her chapter, offering listeners a moving and thought-provoking look into how transformation begins with reflection.
"When we change how we relate to ourselves, we change how we relate to others."
From lived experience to professional calling, Gillian now guides others on their own path of healing as a relationship coach and creator of the Awaken to Love method.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
"The person in front of you is often your greatest teacher — and your clearest mirror."
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Want to read Gillian’s full chapter?
Order your copy of Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life at goldenthreadsbook.co.uk
#goldenthreads #womenofwisdom #relationships
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Sophia’s Golden Light: Donna Roberts on Healing, Ceremony & Spiritual Wisdom
Episode Summary:
In this deeply reflective episode of Golden Threads, collaborative author Donna Roberts shares the personal journey that inspired her chapter, The Golden Light - Sophia’s Journey. From a childhood in which she experienced sensitivity to unseen energies, to a transformative experience with shamans in the Amazon rainforest, Donna’s path has been one of healing, self-discovery, and spiritual awakening.
A single parent and long-time civil servant, Donna’s story weaves together practical resilience with profound inner exploration. Through vivid storytelling, she invites listeners to journey with Sophia - a symbolic figure in her chapter - offering a gateway into our own imagination, interconnectedness, and deeper truths.
“Life offers us valuable wisdom teachings when we are present and open to the ebb and flow of our natural state.”
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Donna invites you to listen with an open heart - and to enjoy the richness of your own journey.
Donna and her son collaborated to create a Mindfulness Meditation Colouring Book - Art Peace
She also offers Energy Healing Sessions on request - (Inner - Sense). Find out more about Donna at: www.goldenthreadsbook.co.uk
#goldenthreads #womenofwisdom #inner-sense #artpeace #energyhealing
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Episode summary:
In this episode of The Golden Threads Podcast Sue Williams speaks with Health & Wellness Coach Carole Donnelly, as she talks about becoming a very reluctant gardener to overcome burnout. She explores how we can nurture and look after ourselves better with a little bit of gardening and painting, and taking the time to really smell the roses. Carole takes us on a journey, focusing on why she wrote her chapter “The Reluctant Gardener” from the book Golden Threads.
Carole explains the backdrop to burn out - why she thought it was her job to save a City, to be there for numerous social entrepreneurs and support a taskforce, alongside a full-time job at the local university and running a community business. Busy doing things for others, Carole forgot about her own wellbeing. Eventually her body gave up on her and she was well and truly burnt out. She explains how simple tasks became too much for her - she couldn't even make a cup of tea at one stage. She wasn't sleeping well - on average 3 maybe 4 hours per night, if she was lucky. She recalls drinking too much wine, eating sugary snacks or ultra processed foods and how her body was broken. She wasn’t depressed; she was exhausted.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
· What burn out is, and how to recognise it earlier
· Why some of us have a habit of doing too much
· What you can do for yourself to avoid burning out
· How good nutrition, good sleeping habits, connection and exercise is the key to ageing well
· Why a Health Coach could help you overcome or avoid burn out
· How we can make more informed and better choices to age well
· The simple steps and benefits of working with a Health Coach or your GP
· The benefits of journaling, including 3 key questions. .Focusing on love, gratitude, her love of sparkly gel pens and a beautiful book to write in.
· How we can enjoy life more and valuing the simple things.
Carole says, “She may always be a reluctant gardener, but she will never again be a reluctant participant in her self-care and wellbeing.”
To discover more and how you can work with Carole at Golden Years Coaching or find out more about her wellbeing programmes for the over 50's visit www.gyc.org.uk
#goldenthreads #wisdom #burn out #self-care
Connect with Golden Threads authors at: www.goldenthreadsbook.co.uk
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The Call to Adventure: Bally Binning on Purpose, Identity and Reclaiming Joy
Episode Summary:
In this uplifting and energising episode of The Golden Threads Podcast, co-hosts Sue Williams and LizaMarie Wilson speak with Bally Binning, author of the chapter Wisdom Woven Through Adventure from Golden Threads - Women's Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life. Bally shares her inspiring story of moving beyond the expectations that once confined her to create a life rich with colour, freedom, and personal growth.
Whether you're feeling stuck, uninspired, or unsure where to begin, Bally offers empowering, actionable wisdom for reigniting your spark, reconnecting with your purpose, and stepping boldly into a more adventurous version of yourself.
“Life is an adventure waiting to happen - and your next chapter is yours to write.”
In this episode, you’ll discover:
This conversation is a beautiful reminder that life is an adventure waiting to happen. It's never too late to change direction, seek new experiences, and honour your inner calling.
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Celebrating Women's Wisdom: Sue Williams on Storytelling, Legacy and Creative Power
Episode Summary:
In this inspiring episode of The Golden Threads Podcast, contributing author Paramjit Oberoi turns the mic on series creator and author Sue Williams. They explore what led Sue to bring together women from all walks of life in four anthology books. Together, they reveal what led women to share their wisdom through the Golden Threads anthology - and what it really means to celebrate your story, creativity, and legacy in midlife and beyond.
“Believe in your dreams, your legacy, your power.” – Sue Williams' Believe poem
Facing life changes often prompts women in midlife to ask two life-shaping questions: “Who am I?” and “What do I want?” In this heartfelt conversation, Sue and Paramjit discuss the power of women’s stories, the importance of self-expression, and why showcasing each others journeys and experiences matters.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
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The Golden Threads Podcast
Introducing authors and their stories from the collaborative book: Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life.
In each episode of The Golden Threads Podcast, you will step into a world of heartfelt stories, powerful insights, and timeless wisdom shared by women who have lived, loved, lost - and found themselves again. The Golden Threads podcast is a companion to the inspirational book: Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life. You can find more information about the book and contributing authors at: www.goldenthreadsbook.co.uk
In each episode, we will hear directly from the women behind the stories as they reflect on life-changing moments, personal transformations, and the golden threads that have guided them through it all. Hosted by Sue Williams, award-winning poet for her book: I Am Unique, author, and curator of women’s voices. This podcast invites you to pause, listen deeply, and discover your own threads of purpose, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re navigating change, craving inspiration, or simply curious about the wisdom life brings, you’ll find comfort, clarity, and community in these episodes.
Golden Threads – Own your story. Share your wisdom. Shine your light.
#wisdom #goldenthreads #inspiration #inspirationalwomen
https://goldenthreadsbook.co.uk/
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Golden Threads – Own your story. Share your wisdom. Shine your light.
Announcing The Golden Threads Podcast
The forthcoming podcast features interviews with contributing authors from the inspirational collaborative book: Golden Threads: Women’s Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life. Here, we give you a taster of how you will step into a world of heartfelt stories, powerful insights, and timeless wisdom shared by women who have lived, loved, lost - and found themselves again.
In each episode, we hear directly from the women behind the stories as they reflect on life-changing moments, personal transformations, and the golden threads that have guided them through it all. Hosted by Sue Williams, award-winning poet, author, and curator of women’s voices, this podcast invites you to pause, listen deeply, and discover your own threads of purpose, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re navigating change, craving inspiration, or simply curious about the wisdom life brings, you’ll find comfort, clarity, and community in The Golden Threads Podcast and accompanying book: Golden Threads - Women's Shared Wisdom from the Tapestry of Life.
#golden threads #womenofwisdom #inspiration #wisdom
www.goldenthreadsbook.co.uk
https://goldenthreadsbook.co.uk/
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