Don‘t Give A Fifty

Happy Healthy You Website

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DGAF RERUN: ‘Happy, Healthy You,’ conversations about midlife with Lisa Curry

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 20:30:59 GMT

This RERUN was from episode #77 and in this episode Mel and Trish sit down with their long-term friend Lisa Curry to chat about, among other things, life, business, and hormones. Although Lisa is well known for her sporting achievements, television appearances and involvement on the speaking circuit, many don’t realise she is also a successful businesswoman.

In 2015, Lisa established Happy Healthy You, an Australian-based health and lifestyle company with women’s hormonal specialist and Naturopath, Jeff Butterworth.

Although the girls have never wanted to hyper-focus on hormones, in the end, it’s an unavoidable topic for midlife women. The impact of the modern lifestyle often leads to poor sleep, low energy, hormonal mood swings, poor immunity, dull skin, and unhappy gut health. The awareness of these extensive issues led to Lisa and Jeff developing a suite of high-quality products, programs and recipes supported by an experience team of natural practitioners. There is also an impressively large community-based support group, all found in their one-stop-shop online business.

As Lisa says, “its important our bodies are working for us, not against us.”

Of course, with such a long history of friendship, there is also a lot of laughs, reminiscing and tearful moments.

Enjoy this super-charged chat with Lisa Curry.

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Lisa's Instagram

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Gen X Decoding Gen Y & Z.

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 20:00:31 GMT

Following on from an early episode in the ‘Don’t Give a Fifty’ back catalogue, episode #98 saw Mel & Trish in the studio with Trish’s nieces Matilda, Baillie and Mollie and her children, Lily and Wiley for a fun, educational chat about talking to our younger generations.

From the outset, this is an ultra-dynamic episode with the gang from Gen Y & Z putting Mel and Trish through their generational paces. There are quizzes, lots of banter, a confession that we Gen X’ers know a thing or two, and you will learn a new meaning for the name ‘Barbara.’

Enjoy!

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‘All in a Day’s Work - The Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Getting to Know our Tribe,’ with Critical Care Paramedic, Linda Down and Senior Fire Fighter, Kirsty Holmes.

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 20:00:53 GMT

In episode #98, Mel & Trish invited their 50isher friends Linda Dow and Kirsty Holmes into the studio to chat about the significant role they play in saving lives as a critical care paramedic and senior fire fighter.

The magic lies in the fact these two ultra-humble women, don’t see anything remarkable about what they do for a living. For Kirsty and Linda, it’s all in a day’s work. Mel & Trish, however, beg to differ, and as the conversation unfolds, it becomes obvious that they are, in fact, very extraordinary and rather than slipping under the radar as anonymous ‘ambos’ and ‘firies’, should be acknowledged, and celebrated.

Enjoy these two exceptional women.

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Soul Enlightenment with Spiritual Response Therapy Practitioner, Elizabeth Grant.

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 20:00:34 GMT

Hold onto your hats because for their #97th episode, Mel and Trish lean right into the woo woo, when they hook up online to County Laois, in Ireland to chat to the truly incredible Elizabeth Grant about soul enlightenment.

From a young age, Elizabeth felt different and connected in some way to a higher source. Fast forward to adulthood and having fallen very ill following the birth of her second child, Elizabeth’s doctors were unable to determine what was wrong with her. In a final act of desperation, she turned to spiritual healing, and this single act, changed her live forever. She went on to complete studies in Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, Massage, Reflexology, BioGeometry and Body Talk then in 2009, added Spiritual Response Therapy (SRT) to her list of accreditations.

The girls learn about spiritual committees and the role they play in the process of clearing. They talk about healing and past lives. As Elizabeth says, “the body is the vehicle of the soul, and nothing can block healing if you really believe.”

Elizabeth may clear and heal people’s souls, but she also has an enormous heart.

Enjoy the very enlightened Elizabeth Grant.

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‘Just The Two of Us:’ A Trip to Greece & a Walk on the Beach

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:30:40 GMT

In episode #96, Mel & Trish catch up on what’s been going on in their lives over the past few weeks. For Trish and her husband Gordo, this included an amazing trip to the islands of Greece and Istanbul and for Mel this involved not much, apart from a 20km twilight beach walk to raise money for the Heart Foundation, Australia.

There’s a couple of ‘F’ bombs, an obscure reference to something quite naughty and as always, plenty of laughs.

Enjoy!

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‘Turn the Light On,’ stepping back into your personal spotlight with makeup artist Amanda Ramsay.

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 20:00:20 GMT

In episode #95 Mel and Trish were back on the Gold Coast to chat to multi-award-winning makeup artist Amanda Ramsay about how a simple, yet effective makeup routine can help turn the light back on in our lives at a time when we can feel most invisible.

Having worked as a professional makeup artist for many years, 40-year-old Amanda found herself with a newborn baby and feeling invisible and overlooked. This combined with the constant product advice needed by her friendship group, prompted her to set up her own business. She now specialises in makeup and skincare for women over 40 and runs online masterclasses which covers everything you need to know about makeup and skin care for mature skin. Just as we change our fashion through the different chapters of our lives, Amanda believes we need to do the same with makeup and skin care in terms of products and colours.

Amanda is a nurturer at heart, debunks a lot of beauty myths (shimmery shadow days are NOT over!), believes in an efficient 5–10-minute daily routine, and loves watching the light switch back on for women.

As she says, “It’s easy, just simplify the steps to amplify the look,” and we love that for us.

Enjoy the beautiful Amanda Ramsay.

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‘Live Big, Love Big,’ A chat with creator and founder of T.House, Tina Nettlefold

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:00:11 GMT

In episode #94 Mel and Trish jumped online with Tina Nettlefold, founder and creator of T.House, an online platform that sells a philanthropic range of unique, limited-edition homewares. Tina lives by the mantra ‘live big, love big,’ which for her means to do as much as you can and give as much as you can.

A larger than life, powerhouse of energy and enthusiasm, Tina is also a passionate advocate for midlife women harnessing their inner fight to follow their passions and live big.

She believes there’s true beauty in ageing and says, “we have so much to offer our younger generations.” Isn’t that the truth.

Enjoy.

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‘Fall in Love with the Hustle:’ A chat with the mother/daughter team behind Motto Fashions, Faye Browne and Lauren French.

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:00:15 GMT

In episode #93, Mel and Trish were excited to jump online to the Melbourne-based mother/daughter team behind Motto Fashions, Faye Browne and Lauren French.

This dynamic pair live and breathe both their business and fashion. Never ones to shy away from hard work, they oversee every aspect of their business from design to e-commerce and marketing. They also believe, unequivocally, in the power of fashion to change lives - in its ability to affect mood and energy. For Lauren and Faye, fashion is not about the superficial but about confidence, expression and commanding the room.

Being fashion-lovers themselves, Mel and Trish were keen to tap into the energy of these two extraordinary women and learn more about how they make it all work. And their favourite time of day?...1pm weekdays when they go live on social platforms to play with fashion, talk about what’s new and most importantly, have fun.

These girls seriously love the hustle and are an absolute hoot.

Enjoy!

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Motto Fashions Instagram

Motto Fashions Facebook

Motto Fashions Tiktok

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‘Consistent, Imperfect Action:’ a better approach to diet and exercise with health coach Kitty Bloomfield.

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:32:41 GMT

In episode #92, Mel and Trish headed to the Gold Coast to chat with ultra-dynamic, Kitty Bloomfield - kick ass health coach, businesswoman, podcaster and entrepreneur. Kitty is the co-founder of Nustrength, an online nutrition and training platform that helps women transform their bodies through improved metabolic functioning and strength training.

Until 2015, Kitty spent most of her adult life stuck in a cycle of dieting and overtraining. She was obsessed with food and was happiest when she was thin but had to starve and overtrain herself to get there. That changed when she met her now business partner Craig, nutritionist Emma Sgourakis, and discovered the work of Ray Peat.

Having achieved a complete diet and exercise overhaul herself, it’s now her mission to free other women from restrictive diets, help them restore their metabolisms, balance their hormones, and build bodies they love. And if that’s not enough, she and Emma recently launched Saturee, a clean skincare and food supplements range and in her spare time, she hosts a red-hot podcast, ‘Weightloss for Women: Eat More, Train Less Get Results.’

Kitty is shouting her mission to the world and we are listening.

This is a no-holds-barred conversation so hold onto your hats 50ishers.

Enjoy!

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Nustrength Website

Kitty's Instagram

Podcast Link

Kitty Bloomfield YouTube

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‘The Girl Who Chose to Be Tasered:’ An interesting chat with anxiety coach Kim Adams.

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 20:00:50 GMT

In episode #91, Mel and Trish chat to anxiety coach Kim Adams about high functioning anxiety, extroverts, and introverts and why she believes finding your passion and purpose is over-rated.

Kim spent 20 years working in law enforcement organisations and absolutely loved her job managing research and evaluation programs. She felt valued and a sense of belonging. When her job disappeared due to an organisational restructure, this outwardly confident, inwardly anxious girl found her world came crashing down.

It led to a critical re-examining of who she was, what she was doing and where she was headed. Armed with a degree in psychology and a masters in management, Kim set herself on a path of spirituality and healing and is now focused on helping midlife women with high-functioning anxiety cultivate radical self-acceptance, release self-limiting beliefs and anxiety using a blend of psychology and grounded spirituality.

It’s not all serious though – Kim has a few fun facts up her sleeve including that one time, she volunteered to be tasered & a few adventures in Cuba.

Enjoy the clarity and fascinating perspective of Kim Adams.

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‘Slow Down, Fast Girl - The Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Getting to Know our Tribe,’ featuring Annabelle Tully.

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 20:00:10 GMT

Episode #90 sees the second instalment of the ‘Extraordinary in the Ordinary’ series and features the ultra-dynamic 50isher Annabelle Tully.

How does a born and bred Brisbane girl find herself living and loving life on a property 1000km west of Brisbane? It’s not for the faint hearted but as Mel and Trish learn, Annabelle is anything but. Excited by change and the type of woman who just gets things done, the girls were inspired by her energy, her honesty and how openly she shared her deepest emotions about the most vulnerable time in her life.

No surprises, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing and she has faced the ultimate challenge but as the chat goes on, the girls realised, that if anyone could do it, she could.

Enjoy this fast girl, Annabelle Tully.

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‘The Life You Can Save,’ with philanthropist Louise Pfeiffer

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:00:18 GMT

In episode #89, Mel and Trish were excited to chat to the very awesome Louise Pfeiffer, a smart-smart girl with a lifelong calling to do good in the world. After completing two university degrees and spending years working in the highly competitive financial services sector, Louise found herself at a career crossroads and decided to follow her calling. Louise is now director of philanthropy at ‘The Life You Can Save,’ an organisation that curates a group of nonprofits that either save or improve the most lives per dollar. This takes a lot of stress out of the donation process. The organisation carries out due diligence, and provides an impact calculator which quantifies the impact of donations, there is also a questionnaire to help donors decide exactly where to donate.

Louise is a calm force of nature trying to achieve social change by reducing suffering and if that’s not enough, in 2017 she decided to step into the political ring and joined the Animal Justice Party of which she is now Vice President.

It seems there is no stopping Louise. In her quiet way, she is a woman on a mission.

Enjoy!

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The Life You Can Save Website

Animal Justice Party Website

Louise's Twitter

80 000 Hours Website

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‘Just the Two of Us,’ The Check in Chat.

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 20:00:26 GMT

It’s been a few months, so Mel and Trish decided it was time for another episode of their ‘Just the Two of Us’ series. The girls sat down for a catch-up chat which included, but was not limited to:

Mel’s daughter’s 21st and her husband’s antics on the Espresso Martinis, busy times on the farm for Trish, family functions and an update on her mum. Then of course, there were the usual recommendations of books to read/listen to, shows to watch, podcasts to listen to a couple of not-so-sneaky fashion purchases.

Trish says watch:

Ted Lasso (Apple TV), Class of 07 (Prime), Queen Charlotte (Netflix), The Great (Stan).

Mel says watch:

Normal People (SBS On Demand) & Infiniti (SBS On Demand).

Trish says read:

One Summer in Santorini & A Sunset in Sydney by Sandy Barker.

Mel reading:

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Trish listening to:

The Wood from the Trees – David Cuddy

Mel Listening to:

The Lady Vanishes – 7 News Podcast.

Enjoy!

Links:

Sandy Barker's Website and Books

The Wood From the Trees Podcast

The Lady Vanishes Podcast

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‘Small Hinges Move Big Doors,’ unpacking co-dependency and boundaries with life coach Susie Pettit.

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 20:00:40 GMT

In episode #87, Mel and Trish were excited to sit down with life coach Susie Pettit to discuss people pleasing and co-dependency - what it is, how it shows up in midlife and how to deal with it. The more the girls chatted with Susie, the more ah-ha moments there were as they identified what was happening in their own lives. But the good stuff doesn’t end there. The chat then moved onto boundaries or guidelines as Susie calls them. What are they, how to deal with push-back and how are we getting them so wrong?

Enjoy the dynamic Susie Pettit.

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'The Key is in the Complaints: I am Enough,' with ABC broadcaster, Sheridan Stewart.

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 20:00:36 GMT

In episode #86, Mel and Trish sit down with writer, speaker, and ABC broadcaster Sheridan Stewart to chat about the recent release of her book I Am Enough and the impetus behind its conception.

Sheridan Stewart had been struggling with burnout for years but couldn’t find a way to break the cycle of rushing about feeling guilty for spending and eating too much as well as not being a good enough wife, mother, friend and so on. Verbalising her complaints to her husband, he suggested she go back three months to look at where she spent her money, how she spent her time and why she was always rushing. This suggestion led Sheridan on a quest to prioritise calm, selfcare and what really matters in life. She set herself a 90-day challenge to spend less and this experience made her contemplate what it means to have enough, do enough and ultimately be enough. It also inspired her to write about her experience. The challenge wasn’t just about how she spent her money either, but how she spent her time and the affect a lack of work boundaries was having on her life.

Sheridan wants to inspire others to follow her lead and take the challenge. She has created a simple, do-it-yourself way to spend less and have more. Importantly though, its tailored to the individual – your challenge, your rules.

As Sheridan says, “Funnily enough, it all began with complaints, so the key was in the complaints.”

Enjoy the very engaging and well-spoken Sheridan Stewart.

Important Links:

Website for book purchase

Sheridan's Instagram

Sheridan's Facebook

Sheridan's Linkedin

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‘50’ Being Fine with gratitude and meditation expert, Lori Saitz

Sun, 28 May 2023 20:00:26 GMT

Episode #85 sees Mel and Trish chatting across time zones to gratitude and meditation expert Lori Saitz from the United States. Lori is the founder and CEO of Zenrabbit, an award-winning writer, speaker, broadcaster, and a woman on a mission to teach the world to be calm and grounded no matter what’s going on in their lives.

Lori believes cruising along just being ‘fine’ is ok but it’s also the equivalent of beige. Being ‘fine,’ she says, “is our souls crying out for growth” and this is where Lori works her magic. She helps people through the process of getting quiet enough to find their inner truth and outlines how customised gratitude meditations can bring positive and intentional change.

Lori also offers a free course ‘5 Easy Ways to Start Living the Sabbatical Life’ so jump on her website and check it out.

Lori Saitz is an awesome woman on a mission.

Enjoy.

Important Links:

Confident Connections Course

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'The Extraordinary in the Ordinary: Getting to Know Our Tribe,’ featuring Kellie Lowrie.

Sun, 21 May 2023 20:00:36 GMT

Episode #84 introduces a new segment to be featured on the podcast ‘the extraordinary in the ordinary: getting to know our tribe.’ The girls have long held the belief that there are countless women achieving remarkable things, living amazing lives with inspiring stories. These women fly under the radar and are, by their own admissions, just ‘ordinary’ women. But every woman has a story to tell and that everyone’s story is worth sharing…As Kellie herself says, “life is extraordinary so buckle up she’s going to be a pearler.”

Enjoy this first instalment with the captivating and very funny Kellie Lowrie.

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'Is Everything Going To Be Ok?' A chat with psychic Julia George (Part 2)

Sun, 14 May 2023 20:00:13 GMT

Mel and Trish continue their fascinating chat with psychic Julia George but this time questions are directed by Julia’s social media community. Just days before recording, Julia invited her followers to send in any questions they wanted to ask, and this provided the substance for Part 2.

Enjoy!

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Julia's Website

Julia's Instagram

Julia's Facebook

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'Is Everything Going To Be Ok?' A chat with psychic Julia George (Part 1)

Sun, 07 May 2023 20:00:35 GMT

Mel and Trish were super excited to have psychic Julia George join them in the studio to chat about her life and her work.

Julia is an Australian-based psychic medium, psychotherapist, modern witch, and healer who works with people from around the world to help with a range of issues which include relationship advice, finding purpose, psychological blocks, legal or business issues and past trauma. In addition, she helps people develop their own psychic abilities and learn tarot/mediumship.

The girls were particularly interested in how Julia’s readings can help women (and men) in midlife and as she explains, most are looking for permission. Permission to leave, to change, to spend, to begin something new. She is, not only their cheerleader, but the one to give them that ‘kick up the bum’ if they need it.

A hugely knowledgeable and interesting woman, there was so much depth to this chat, the girls have broken it into two parts.

Enjoy Part 1 of the remarkable Julia George.

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Julia's Website

Julia's Instagram

Julia's Facebook

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‘It’s Not What We Lose, It’s What We Gain,’ staying curious, positive, and excited about life as we age with psychologist Peter Quarry

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 21:38:04 GMT

Mel and Trish were thrilled to have Melbourne-based psychologist Peter Quarry back as a guest to talk about some key factors relating to ageing particularly curiosity and remaining positive and excited about life which involves finding purpose, goal setting and dealing with associated anxiety.

Peter is a multi award-winning psychologist whose videos and training programs are used by Fortune 500 companies, universities and other companies in over twenty countries around the world. He was the resident psychologist on Good Morning Australia for seven years and is a sought-after seminar leader and speaker. Peter recently penned the self-help memoir If I Were You, a psychologist puts himself on the couch, and was a featured contributor in a recent addition of the Financial Review writing an article about celebrity memoirs and what they should really contain.

This is a dynamic chat and Peter again, delivers some incredibly practical advice. He even sets the girls an exercise to do.

Enjoy the intelligence, wisdom, and insight of Peter Quarry.

Important Links:

Peter's Website

Link to Peter's article in The Financial Review

Jane Fonda interview

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‘Living a Life Less Ordinary,’ a chat with journalist, newsreader, and author Nicole Webb

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 20:00:19 GMT

In episode #80, Mel and Trish chat online to journalist, newsreader, and author Nicole Webb about the fascinating story behind the writing and publication of her book, China Blonde.

As a journalist, Nicole spent 20 years in Australian television working as a reporter, producer and presenter which included a decade as a key player at 24-hour news channel Sky News. When opportunity knocked, Nicole and her hotelier husband jumped, packing up their lives and moving first to Hong Kong and then Xi’an in Northwest China with their young daughter. Nicole describes Xi’an at the time as a city of 9-million people teetering on the edge of progression – a truly fascinating time to live there. Knowing no one, possessing no knowledge of the language and with a cultural divide stretching before her like a chasm, Nicole had a lot to adjust to. It was from this, life-changing experience that Nicole found the inspiration to research and write her memoir China Blonde.

The girls love a good story and Nicole’s is just that – a seriously great chat with a gorgeous 40isher.

Enjoy.

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The ‘Big Hairy Audacious Goal’ of romance novelist Sandy Barker.

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:00:54 GMT

In episode #79, Mel and Trish chat to romance novelist Sandy Barker about the notoriously challenging road that has led her to becoming a published author. Sandy is one of those incredible women, who with tenacity and determination is now seeing her ‘big hairy audacious dream’ of becoming a full-time author turning into a reality.

In 2018, Sandy and her partner took a midlife sabbatical to live and work in various countries around the world. At the time, she had just self-published her first novel and written another but was looking for a traditional publisher and agent. Fast forward twelve months and after perfecting her pitch and approaching multiple publishing houses, Sandy landed herself both a publishing contract with Harper Collins UK and a UK-based agent.

Her first book was published in 2019 and another seven books followed with an 8th published in November last year. She has also just signed a 5 x book ‘romcom’ series with Boldwood Books. Melbourne-based Sandy currently divides her time between working in adult education four days per week and writing.

She is an energised, enthusiastic 50isher, realising her dream and who doesn’t love that?

Enjoy the wonderful storyteller, Sandy Barker.

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Sandy's Website

Sandy's Instagram

Sandy's Facebook

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‘Just The Two of Us:’ The end of term catch up

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 20:00:14 GMT

The girls felt it was time for another catch up session so sat down in their little Brisbane studio to do just that. Mel re-tells the adventures of her recent bike trip to New Zealand and in typical form, did not come away unscathed, while Trish shares a recap of a hectic few months which involved finally getting her mum settled into care and making some headway with her health.

As usual, there are some huge belly-laugh moments.

It’s a laugh and its real.

Enjoy!

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‘Happy, Healthy You,’ conversations about midlife with Lisa Curry

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 20:00:57 GMT

In episode #77, Mel and Trish sit down with their long-term friend Lisa Curry to chat about, among other things, life, business, and hormones. Although Lisa is well known for her sporting achievements, television appearances and involvement on the speaking circuit, many don’t realise she is also a successful businesswoman.

In 2015, Lisa established Happy Healthy You, an Australian-based health and lifestyle company with women’s hormonal specialist and Naturopath, Jeff Butterworth.

As Lisa says, “its important our bodies are working for us, not against us.”

Of course, with such a long history of friendship, there is also a lot of laughs, reminiscing and tearful moments.

Enjoy this super-charged chat with Lisa Curry.

Important Links:

Happy Healthy You Website

Happy Healthy You Instagram

Happy Healthy You Facebook

Lisa's Instagram

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‘True Beauty is in our Differences’ a chat with Chelsea Bonner.

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 20:00:29 GMT

In episode #76, Mel and Trish were thrilled to chat to powerhouse Chelsea Bonner, founder and CEO of Bella Management, an agency with a holistic and healthy approach to representing models and talent of every ethnicity, size, gender, and age and boasting a team of agents all committed to championing diversity and inclusion.

Chelsea’s talent, creativity and energy runs deep. Not only is her goal to change the perception of beauty in the fashion and entertainment industry around the world but she’s putting it into action through her business, her book Body Image Warrior, keynote speaking and bio documentaries on Australian Story, ‘The Beaty Myth’ and ‘Shape Shifters.’ Chelsea is a powerhouse and a fierce advocate for body positivity and the girls applaud that.

As they said, “the world is a better place with women like Chelsea in it.”

Enjoy the force that is Chelsea Bonner!

Important Links:

Bella Management Instagram

Bella Management Facebook

Insta & TikTok Series

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Growing Young – How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100 with author and science journalist, Marta Zaraska.

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 20:00:38 GMT

In episode #75, Mel and Trish were excited to chat to author and science journalist Marta Zaraska all the way from France about her latest book, Growing Young – How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100. Marta’s articles have been published in a variety of journals and magazines, her books have been turned into TV programs, she has given a TEDx Talk and been featured as an expert in several documentary films. Marta and the girls unpack the three key elements of friendship, optimism and kindness and the role they play in helping us live longer. It’s an interesting move away from the modern-day hyper-focus on diet, lifestyle and exercise and a move towards a more simplified humanitarian and altruistic approach to life demonstrated beautifully in countries like Japan.

Marta is a super smart girl whose book is full of research, some of which she was the ginea pig herself, having her brain chemicals mapped. But the best thing? Her suggestions are easy to incorporate into our every day lives. It’s simple, but it works.

Enjoy the intelligence and knowledge of Marta Zaraska.

Important Links:

Marta's Website

Marta's Books

Marta's Instagram

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‘More Than Just a Needle,’ Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with practitioner Kirsty Eng

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 20:00:39 GMT

In episode #74, Mel and Trish sit down with Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine practitioner, Kirsty Eng to explore how these traditional practices can benefit women during the many different stages of life. For the past 18 years, Kirsty has been the director of the Kirsty Eng Fertility, a boutique acupuncture and natural health clinic which has a long standing and respected reputation in the field of women’s health and fertility. The girls chat to Kirsty about the benefits of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in the treatment of many conditions including hormone imbalances, menopause, polycystic ovarian syndrome, fertility, and flooding.

As Kirsty says, “menopause is a critical window for women’s health,” and its critical we seek the help needed to support, balance, and enhance our health at this stage (and every stage) of life.

Kirsty’s gentle & reassuring approach may have even changed Mel’s resistance to these types of treatments…you never know.

Enjoy the calming energy of Kirsty Eng.

Important Links:

Kirsty's website

Kirsty's Instagram

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‘Style is More Than a Neckline,’ a deep dive on fashion and styling with personal stylist, Sally Mackinnon.

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:00:13 GMT

In episode #73, Mel and Trish were thrilled to chat with Melbourne’s most experienced personal stylist and wardrobe consultant, Sally Mackinnon. Sally’s very personable nature and undeniable knowledge were clearly evident in this super charged chat about the many facets of personal style & how it impacts us as 50ishers. The girls tackle the hot topic of body shapes, address budgets, and the important role stylists can play in the ultra-busy lives of the modern woman. Believe it or not, stylists actually save us money! As Sally says, “clothing is powerful, not frivolous.”

Enjoy the ultra-relatable and intuitive styling prowess of Sally Mackinnon.

Important Links:

Sally's Website

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‘The Bookcases’

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 20:00:06 GMT

Mel and Trish both love a good read and with the growing popularity of Book Clubs the girls decided to invite Mel’s book club ‘The Bookcases,’ into the studio to chat about the good reads, the bad reads, the benefits, the funny moments, a very sad loss, and all the good things (as well as the odd challenge) that being in a book club brings into their lives as midlife women.

A fun, light-hearted chat with eight women squeezed into a studio and sharing microphones. Now there’s a challenge in itself.

Enjoy.

Important Links:

Trish's online book club

'The Bookcases' recommended reads:

Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks

Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe

Perfume by Patrick Suskind

The Wife and the Widow by Christian White

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

The Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towler

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay

Sleeping Dogs by Sonya Hartnett

Jasper Jones by Craig Sylvie

Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton

Still Life by Sarah Winman

100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams

Against All Odds by Craig Challen and Richard Harris

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‘Love is as Love Does,’ Secrets to a Successful Relationship, with Doctor George Blair-West

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 20:00:22 GMT

Episode #71 sees Mel and Trish chatting to the very brilliant psychiatrist, psychotherapist, author and presenter, Doctor George Blair-West about some of the critical factors of successful relationships. Midlife can be a dangerous time for partnerships, when seemingly stable relationships blow up and the girls were keen to learn more about why this happens, how to avoid it and what we need to be doing to grow and maintains happy relationships.

In his typical on-point style, George steps the girls through the difference between the honeymoon and true love phases, having accurate expectations, sacrifice, being influenceable and importantly, how to manage conflict. “Conflict, is not only inevitable but necessary to drive growth within a relationship.” And there's no one more qualified to make this statement than this week's guest.

Enjoy the wisdom, knowledge, and ultra-smart Doctor George Blair-West.

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‘Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes’ with Michelle and Josie Cross

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:00:06 GMT

In episode #70, Mel and Trish sit down with mother/daughter team Michelle and Josie Cross to chat about their new venture, Offside Theatre Company, and upcoming production, ‘Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes.’ Co-created with another 50ish friend of Michelle’s, Offside Theatre Co was established in response to the need for Queensland-based actors to have opportunities to perform in Queensland. It is their intention to use this platform to share stories, particularly women’s stories, through contemporary media.

These are impressive women - motivated, creative, innovative, and dynamic. Not only did they set up a theatre company but also gained the rights to present this extraordinary play which the ultra-talented Josie stars in.

‘Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes’ was written by Canadian playwright Hannah Mascovitch and is a thought-provoking play that raises questions about power and consent.

The play is running at the Metro Arts Theatre, West End, Brisbane for five shows only from Wednesday 15th February.

Enjoy the incredible Michelle and Josie Cross.

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‘Just the Two of Us’ – 2023 Let’s Do This

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 20:00:58 GMT

After a six-week break, Mel and Trish are back in the studio for the latest instalment of their ‘Just the Two of Us’ series. The girls reflect on the highlights of their Christmas/New Year break which included trips away and lots of family time. Trish’s dedication to the 50ish tribe was evident with her list of highlights from research of great moments she’s recently watched on TV.

Check out ‘Bump’ (season 3), ‘Collin from Accounts,’ ‘White Lotus’ (season 2) and Jennifer Coolidge’s Emmy speech, ‘Slow Horses,’ ‘Vikings Valhalla,’ (season 2), ‘Black Snow,’ and ‘Truth be Told.’ She also partook in a bit of yin yoga courtesy of Merry Maker Sisters and listened to Prince Harry’s book ‘Spare’ which saw the girls have their very first disagreement.

Mel enjoyed a great time in New Zealand and a recent trip to Melbourne for the Australian Open. All of this and a bit more nonsense is available now for your listening pleasure.

Enjoy!

Jennifer Coolidge speech

Prince Harry - 'Spare'

Merry Maker Sisters website

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DGAF RERUN - The Art Of Self Love with Kim Morrison

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:00:27 GMT

Mel and Trish have invited their first special guest to the podcast to talk about the importance of Self Love in Midlife with Kim Morrison Thank you so much for listening to the podcast, don’t forget to Follow, rate, review and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! If you have got any suggestions, or maybe you’ve got a hilarious over 50’s story that you’re dying to tell, then we’d love to hear from you on our socials - Facebook or Instagram or email us at hello@dontgiveafifty.com.au Check out Kim Morrison's website www.kimmorrison.com for information on Kim’s Self Love Mentorship program, Twenty 8 her exquisite essential oils and body care products, links to her education courses and also for information on her Self Love Podcast.

You can also follow Kim on Facebook or Instagram

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DGAF RERUN - Changing Habits After Fifty with Cyndi O‘Meara

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 20:00:52 GMT

This week Mel and Trish chat to Cyndi O'Meara! A nutritionist, film maker, bestselling author, speaker and founder of Changing Habits, a whole food company that believes everything begins and ends with food and that health food should actually be just that - healthy. Follow Don't Give A Fifty on Instagram Follow Don't Give A Fifty on Facebook

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DGAF RERUN - Embracing Our Shapes with Nikki Parkinson

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 20:00:49 GMT

This week we are super excited to be sharing the next half hour with Nikki Parkinson, a gorgeous fellow 50isher we’ve been lucky enough to meet before and someone who was on our hit list of women to interview as soon as DGAF was up and running.

We spend half an hour talking about embracing the many shapes and sizes of everyday women with Nikki Parkinson.

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'Just the Two of Us’ – The Year that Was

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:00:33 GMT

As Christmas approaches and 2022 comes to an end, Mel and Trish felt it was time to recap their year & record the final instalment of their ‘Just The Two of Us’ segment. It’s a heart to heart between two long term friends about the last year, what they’ve learnt, what they need to improve on & what they love (and don’t love) to receive at Christmas.

Enjoy!

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The Dope on Dopamine with Kirsty Wirth

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 20:00:07 GMT

In episode #64 Mel and Trish invite their favourite gut guru Kirsty Wirth back into the studio for a pre-Christmas chat about health and wellbeing. It’s been another tough year with Covid and many of us are now rushing post-Covid recovery in the hectic lead up to Christmas. Kirsty talks the girls through how best to manage this time as well as some simple life hacks on how to obtain dopamine, that feel-good hormone that’s super important for both mind and body. Let’s face it, most of us will do anything to feel good but there are some very healthy ways to go about it and some interesting places to get dopamine as the girls learn.

This is a comprehensive chat with lots of helpful information.

Enjoy the knowledge and helpful tips of the effervescent Kirsty Wirth.

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Divinely Inspired & Living Deliberately with Carren Smith

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:00:01 GMT

In episode #63, Mel and Trish sit down with the incredibly inspiring Carren Smith to talk about two significant events that have shaped her life and mindset. There are no words to describe Carren’s experience surviving the 2002 Bali bombing or the tragic event that lead her to being in the Sari club with two dear girlfriends on that fateful night yet, somehow she does and the result is a compelling conversation of how this extraordinary woman not only survived and rebuilt herself, but mastered her mindset and found true purpose.

Carron is a powerhouse of positivity and success - a dynamic leader, motivator, author, trainer, and sought-after motivational speaker.

As she says, “life will debilitate us or inspire us,” and Carren is nothing short of inspiring.

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Dale Dorning – our Hair and Beauty Guru

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 20:00:45 GMT

In episode #62, Mel and Trish invite educator and celebrity hair and makeup artist Dale Dorning into the studio to talk about his fascinating career as well as hitting him up for hair and makeup tips for their 50ish tribe.

Dale has worked in the industry since leaving school and beginning an apprenticeship at 15 and has never looked back. His tenacity and strong work ethic lead to a life many of us can only dream of – travelling the world and working with huge-name celebrities such as Joanna Lumley, Miranda Kerr, Megan Gale, Teresa Palmer, Jennifer Hawkins, Oscar winner Jared Leto, singers James Blunt and Jessica Mauboy, Delta Goodrem and to top it off, Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. His work has been showcased in fashion editorials, advertising campaigns, music videos, runway shows, entertainment industry red carpet events and television.

He's an immensely talented 50isher who believes much of his success is due to a strongly held philosophy of never approaching his work with a negative perspective. It’s clearly paid dividends & the girls were thrilled to spend this time with him.

Enjoy the creative intellect of Dale Dorning.

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Zhuzh it up with Interior Stylist & Designer Sally Walvin

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 20:00:51 GMT

In episode #61, Mel and Trish invite interior stylist and designer Sally Walvin into the studio to chat about how to zhuzh up our homes or rooms within our homes to better reflect where we’re at as 50ishers. Sally has over ten years’ experience working in both residential and commercial interiors & possesses a skilled eye and refined attention to detail required to help brighten up some of those tired old spaces.

The challenge of course is deciding where to begin? Sally suggests functionality is key & we definitely don’t have to commit to ‘forever’ pieces in order to freshen up. She talks the girls through the effects of layering and the pieces that add the most value to a space. It’s not all about big budgets either. It can be as simple as a regular room edit – moving furniture, a declutter and adding some greenery.

This is a fun chat with lots of great practical advice. Enjoy the creative prowess of the divine Sally Walvin.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Separation with lawyer Pippa Colman

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:00:08 GMT

In episode #60, Mel and Trish chat with lawyer Pippa Colman about the dos and don’ts of separation as sadly, this is a situation confronting a considerable number of midlife women. Pippa launched her practice in 2001 and in addition to being a lawyer, is a qualified mediator and arbitrator, one who is regularly engaged by other lawyers to act in this capacity. In other words, she is a brilliantly qualified, super capable midlife woman with a wealth of practical experience and advice to share.

Pippa believes the best way to approach this situation is with kindness and respect and in her very calm and professional manner, talks the girls through the necessary steps to take when facing this situation and equally those to absolutely avoid. She explains that since the price of separation is high (both literally and metaphorically), it’s imperative to get good advice and follow it as closely as possible so the best outcomes can be achieved for all parties.

There is a lot of practical, no-nonsense advice offered by Pippa based on many years of experience. Even if this situation does not relate directly to you, no doubt, it relates to someone you know. A not-to-be-missed episode.

Enjoy the intelligence and integrity of Pippa Colman.

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‘This is Not a Love Song,’ – talking mental health, love, grief and loss with the awesome Amber Petty

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:00:46 GMT

In episode #59 Mel and Trish were thrilled to chat with media personality, radio broadcaster and fellow 50isher Amber Petty about her memoir This is Not a Love Song and the many life stories that informed her incredible book.

Amber has an impressive bio which includes not just her work in media and radio but also roles as an author/writer, columnist, podcaster, senior PR positions with OMD and CHE Proximity and more recently, director of storytelling at Tracador in Melbourne. She also, just happens to be the best friend and bridesmaid of Princess Mary of Denmark. But it’s the stranger-than-fiction story of what was happening behind the scenes that lies at the heart of her memoir and her chat to the girls. It’s a story of love, mental health issues, and managing success while simultaneously coping with grief and loss.

Amber has a warm heart, a big laugh, and an even bigger life experience to share.

Enjoy the seriously awesome and very cool Amber Petty.

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Amber's book This is Not a Love Song is available at Amazon, Booktopia or through her website above.

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‘In Hindsight, Everything is 20/20’ – talking vision health and wellness with Dr Rudrani Banik.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:00:48 GMT

In episode #57, Mel and Trish rose at the crack of dawn to chat long distance with divine Dr Rudrani Banik from New York City about vision health and wellness and the connections between the eye and the brain.

Dr Rudrani is an ophthalmologist and neuro-ophthalmologist who practices a unique approach to vision and brain health. She discovered the benefits of combining traditional medical and surgical treatments of the eye with nutritional and lifestyle approaches after suffering debilitating migraines for more than three years.

Dr Rudrani explains some of the key daily practices we can incorporate as midlife women and 50ishers to support good eye health & offers some simple solutions to common side-effects of menopause like ‘dry eye.’

Dr Rudrani is passionate about educating women on how best to achieve good eye health and is launching a book and online courses next month. Check her website and socials for more details.

Enjoy the intelligence and abundant knowledge of the divine Dr Rudrani.

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society

Pre-order book:

https://rudranibanikmd.com/beyondcarrots

Cook book, meal planner & shopping guide for eye health:

https://dr-rani-banik-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Beyond-Carrots-Toolkit

Online course:

https://dr-rani-banik-academy.thinkific.com/courses/7-Days-to-Healthier-Eyes

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‘Just the Two of Us’ – Holiday disasters and a whole lot more.

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 20:00:14 GMT

In episode #56 Mel and Trish head back to the studio for another installment of their ‘Just the Two of Us’ segment. This week the girls chat about some disastrous holiday moments, share some fun memories of holidays spent together long ago and run through some of the books, television series they’re either loving or not loving.

It’s another light-hearted chat full of laughter and a bit of nonsense.

Enjoy.

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‘Go Softly, Softly – The Growing Old Plan,’ with Louise Wheeler, head of Customer Experience at Five Good Friends.

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 20:00:24 GMT

In episode #56, Mel and Trish sit down in the studio with Louise Wheeler from Five Good Friends to chat about the many challenges facing families as they help transition ageing parents to the next stage of life. Whether it’s moving, downsizing, or organising home care packages, a common question emerges, “where do we start?”

It’s a very tricky time for 50ishers to navigate. Our parents are ageing and confronting changes in their health, their lives, and the way and where they want to live. Service provider Five Good Friends specialises in helping people live engaged and successful lives in the homes and communities they love and importantly, with care, consideration, and respect. It can be a minefield to navigate, and Louise not only outlines the steps involved but also the common misconceptions about the overall process.

It's an important and relevant topic.

Enjoy the passion and compassion of gorgeous Louise Wheeler.

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‘The Good Girl Confessional,’ a chat with the podcaster, writer, and entrepreneur Sandy Lowres.

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 20:00:42 GMT

In episode #55, Mel and Trish invite the seriously awesome 50isher Sandy Lowres to chat about the vibrancy, bravery and brilliance of women over forty.

Sandy is a powerhouse. A woman with a diverse career that has seen her wear many hats – writer, business owner, manager, coordinator and successful blogger. She is the creator and host of the ‘Good Girl Confessional’ podcast and the founder and creative director of WB40 or ‘Women Beyond 40 Magazine,’ a platform dedicated to promoting women over forty.

She is passionate about changing the narrative of how women view themselves, a firm advocate for diversity rather than tokenism, a believer in the importance of making the world a better place for women in future generations and showcasing the stories of all women. As Sandy says, “the more people join the choir, the more people hear the song.”

Enjoy the extraordinary, bold and utterly divine Sandy Lowres.

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Website WB40 Magazine

Facebook WB40 Magazine

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Overcoming Self Sabotage

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:00:52 GMT

This week Mel & Trish welcome back into the studio Kim Morrison. Kim is nothing short of amazing. She has an incredible passion for, and an enviable understanding of what makes us tick. In this episode the girls explore human behaviours and the importance of a growth mindset and deep dive into the phenomenon that is ‘Self Sabotage’. Why we sabotage ourselves and don’t live the life we Image and how we personally, and using tools such as Neuro Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy can help stop the Self Sabotage cycle.

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‘Running Towards our Elderhood,’ an enlightening chat with women’s empowerment expert Anjani Amriit.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:00:37 GMT

In episode #53, Mel and Trish chat to the very fascinating 50isher Anjani Amriit about embracing, rather than running away from our elderhood. She sees midlife as a time to really harness our feminine energy and use our wisdom both, in the service of women around us and the younger generations to follow.

This philosophy, however, wasn’t always at the forefront of Anjani’s life. She began her career as a hard-working, high-powered, super successful lawyer, flying first class around the world and negotiating multimillion-dollar deals. But as with many highly driven women, this came at a price to her mental, physical, and emotional well-being. And so began the next very interesting chapter of her life. Making some dramatic changes, she is now an entrepreneur, leadership expert, speaker and author and passionate about being a student of life and helping women celebrate their elderhood and finding purpose.

As Anjani says, “Wear your wisdom like a Chanel coat.”

Yes, to that.

Enjoy the quiet, calm wisdom of this beautiful soul.

Silver Sirens Re-defining Ageing

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‘If I Were You’- Writing a ‘life review’ and finding your purpose with psychologist Peter Quarry.

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode #51, Mel and Trish invited Melbourne-based psychologist, Peter Quarry to chat about his book If I Were You: A Psychologist Puts Himself On the Couch.

Peter is a multi-award-winning psychologist whose videos and training programs are used by Fortune 500 companies, universities, and companies in over 20 countries around the world. He was the resident psychologist on ‘Good Morning Australia’ for seven years and is a sought-after seminar leader and speaker.

Peter explains the benefits of writing a life review which include making peace with your past, elevated self-awareness, and an opportunity to think about the future.

He also reveals the three steps to take to find your purpose.

Potentially life changing stuff here. This is a not-to-be-missed episode.

Enjoy the intelligence, wisdom, and knowledge of awesome Peter Quarry.

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'Shake Some Shit Loose.' A conversation with dance academic Dr Pauline Manley.

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 20:00:28 GMT

In episode #51, Mel and Trish chat to the very awesome Dr Pauline Manely of 'New Moves Wellness.' Author, academic, dancer, teacher and counsellor, Pauline has combined her strengths and enviable skills to create a wellness program catering for mature women, seniors, cultural groups, busy corporates, differently abled and those suffering from mental health issues.

It's fun fitness, more like a dance party than the hard slog of a run or gym workout and incorporates a more gentle approach to the connection between movement, mind, body and spirit.

It's therapy, it's free expression, it's wholesome, it's healthy, it's healing. It's midlife women doing what we do best - connecting.

Enjoy the uplifting effects of the brilliant Dr Pauline Manely.

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‘The First 50’ – a glimpse behind the scenes of the first 50 episodes.

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:00:02 GMT

In the absence of their podcasting hero Mia Freedman, Mel and Trish celebrate this milestone episode with a behind-the-scenes look at the first year of their podcasting life.

What began as a phone call between two long-term girlfriends has become a real passion project for the girls and they’re keen to share the last year’s ‘learning vertical’ with their 50ish tribe - the fun, the challenges, the dramas and stresses, the hard-hitting moments and of course, the belly-laughs. It’s all here for your listening pleasure on ‘The First 50.’

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‘You Gotta Know When to Hold Them, Know When to Fold Them,’ – the reinvention of Rachel Deede

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:00:17 GMT

In Episode #49, Mel and Trish invite Trish’s great friend Rachel Deede in to chat about her supercharged career in the travel industry and how she reinvented herself when things came to a grinding halt.

Rachel Deede worked for Flight Center for 29 years and absolutely loved her job. She worked hard and her business smarts were rewarded with a life many of us dream of – holding down key management positions in some of the most exciting cities in the world. Things were good…until they weren’t, and she was retrenched at the end of 2019.

Tough times awaited but nothing would hold this dynamo down and she is now enjoying her new-found career.

As a bonus, the exceptionally well-travelled Rachel shares her must-see travel destinations for 50ishers.

Enjoy the dynamic energy of this fabulous 50isher.

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Just the Two of Us,’ Fifty’n Fave Life Hacks

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode #48, Mel and Trish sit down for the third instalment of their ‘Just the Two of Us’ segment.

This week the girls share some of their favourite life hacks – you know, those little things you hear about, decide to try, and find you now can’t live without. Boring to some but life changing for others and as always – LOTS of fun.

Enjoy this light-hearted chat between two regular 50ishers showcasing some of the inane things we all just love.

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Don’t Play it Small – Thriving in Post Menopause with Tania Dalton.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 07:46:30 GMT

In episode #47 Mel and Trish chat to Melbourne-based personal trainer and health coach Tania Dalton about striving to thrive post menopause and the reason the best part of our lives is ahead of us.

As a coach and trainer, Tania is passionate about empowering post-menopausal women to thrive without dieting or extremes and instead, use intelligent lifestyle solutions. The girls unpack this statement to find out more about how dieting and extremes have impacted us in the past and how best to address this issue for a vibrant future.

Tania believes it’s important to remember the little steps as part of an intelligent plan forward. She explains, “we can still be the best versions of ourselves, it’s just a different best.”

Think we’re all on board with that.

Be energised and inspired by the gorgeous Tania Dalton.

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‘There’s a Lid for Every Saucepan’ – a conversations about sex during menopause with Doctor Karen Baynon

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode #46 Mel and Trish chat with ‘Don’t Give a Fifty’ resident G.P Doctor Karen Baynon about sex during menopause.

According to Doctor Karen, change is good and it’s certainly the case for how we approach sex during midlife because for many of us, sex during or after menopause looks different to what it was when we were younger and guess what? That’s ok.

Doctor Karen sheds light on how to navigate the physiological changes as well as changes in desire and it’s not all on us. Many men have reduced libido at this time as well, they just don’t talk about it.

The girls also chat about the huge challenges faced by women who have undergone chemotherapy treatments for cancer and cannot use mainstream treatments as part of their journey through menopause. Sex is just one of they many areas affected by this experience.

Enjoy this great chat with lots of laughs, important information and messages and answers found in interesting places….

Clinic website

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Keep, Chuck, Donate – The Art of Downsizing with Leah Steinberg

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode #45 Trish and Mel invite 40isher Leah Steinberg into the studio to chat about the often difficult, but very relevant process of decluttering, downsizing and moving.

Midlife is a time when many of us are making changes which involve downsizing, packing up and moving. If not for ourselves, we’re helping our parents as they prepare to move to new homes that provide either more care or more security. But it’s not easy. How do we let go of some belongings? What stays and what goes? And what do we do if there are hoarders in our midst?

Leah is the co-founder of Care to Move, a business that helps clients declutter and downsize. She’s merged her nursing background with a degree in business communications to approach her role with empathy and pragmatism. It’s part project management, part Marie Kondo, part conflict resolution but always with lots of care and compassion.

She shares tips on how to handle the process and teaches the girls the difference between hoarding and collecting.

Enjoy the gorgeous and very caring, Leah Steinberg

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At the Crossroad with Michelle Cross

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode #44 Mel and Trish sit down with Trish’s good friend Michelle Cross, aka Roona to chat about her career and the value of taking a risk.

Michelle was a busy, full-time working mother with a long career in the very stable and secure institution of teaching and educating when she hit a crossroad. Feeling unfulfilled, she put her career and financial stability on the line, trusted her instinct and co-founded The Performers Studio. At the time, The Performers Studio was created in response to the need for quality education and training for emerging artists to be industry-ready professionals. Basically, Michelle identified a gap in the market and, never one to sit still and just think about things, took action, and brought about major change – for herself, her family and the many students who have passed through its doors.

However, Michelle’s story doesn’t end there. Like many remarkable 50ishers, she continues to reinvent herself and thrive in the process.

Enjoy.

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Susan Jarvis, the Maven

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode 43, Mel and Trish sit down with Susan Jarvis, the visionary behind the website and online community, The Spicy Boudoir and host of the podcast The Maven’s Private Diaries to talk about the often-stigmatised topics of sexual expression and intimate devices.

The girls always said there was no topic off limits and today they’re going there. Mel and Trish bring you into the world of Susan Jarvis – visionary, businesswoman, communicator, educator, and advocate for sexual freedom and ageless sexuality. Susan describes herself as an ordinary woman who discovered her extraordinary self by tapping into her sexual energy and so begins the chat…

She believes the importance of self-pleasure can never be understated because if you can ask what you want in the bedroom, you can ask what you want in the boardroom and that’s powerful!

She shares her stories, her experiences, and her wisdom with the girls on this revealing, entertaining and important episode.

Enjoy an insight into the liberated and reclaimed life of Susan Jarvis, the Maven.

Links:

Website and Resources

The Maven's Private Diaries Podcast

Online forum for older women embracing their sexuality

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Just the Two of Us – our Fifty’n Faves

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode 42, Mel and Trish sit down together for the second addition of their new segment, ‘Just the Two of Us.’

This week, Mel and Trish chew the fat (a favourite expression of Mel's and one that makes Trish gag!) about what their fifty’n loving – TV Shows, celebrities, podcasts etc as well as one issue they’re both fifty’n hating.

Enjoy, a very typical chat between two long term 50ish girlfriends.

Podcast: Ladies We Need To Talk

Podcast: Mamamia No Filter

Podcast: The Imperfects

Podcast: Shameless

Podcast: My Dad Wrote a Porno

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Queen Menopause: Finding your majesty in the mayhem

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 20:00:00 GMT

Episode 42 sees Mel and Trish chatting to the girl everyone wanted to be growing up, Alison Brahe Daddo about life and her book Queen Menopause: Finding the majesty in the mayhem.

Alison Brahe was a household name, the girl we all saw on the cover of Dolly, Cosmopolitan and Cleo magazines throughout the 80s and 90s who then went on to marry Australia’s most eligible bachelor, Cameron Daddo. Fast forward 25+ years and 50isher Alison, or Ali, would be facing the same challenges most women do as they navigate through the mind field of changes that accompany perimenopause and menopause.

It was this journey of self-discovery that compelled her to write Queen Menopause: Finding your majesty in the mayhem. The book combines research on different modalities and treatment options along with word-for-word entries from her private journals and learnings shared by other women.

This chat reveals Ali is not just a pretty face, nor a wife and mother to three children. She is a screenwriter, podcaster, teacher and more. She has faced some enormous challenges and celebrated some amazing highs during her life in the public eye.

Enjoy the delightful and very grounded Ali Brahe Daddo.

Queen Menopause: Finding your majesty in the mayhem

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Secrets Beyond the Screen

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 20:00:00 GMT

For their 40th episode, Mel and Trish invite the incredible Anita Jacoby onto the podcast to chat about her recently released book Secrets Beyond the Screen.

Some women are born destined to have fascinating lives on multiple levels and Anita Jacoby easily falls into that category. She held senior production roles with all of Australia’s commercial networks as well as the ABC, SBS and Foxtel on programs such as 60 minutes, Gruen Transfer, Witness, Enough Rope with Andrew Denton, LAWS, Good Morning Australia and the Today Show. She was also the first woman in media to be appointed managing director of an international production company.

As well as holding positions on numerous boards including Women in Media, Headspace and the ABC Advisory Council, she has recently written a book Secrets Beyond the Screen which not only covers her career in television but also the fascinating discoveries of secret parts of her father’s life whom she shared a close, loving relationship with and thought she knew so well. In her own words it’s a story that “proves that children, no matter how wise or old they become, never truly know their parents.”

Enjoy the many fascinating stories of gorgeous Anita Jacoby.

Secrets Beyond the Screen

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Re-defining age with Faith Agugu

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode 39, Mel and Trish chat to one of their 50ish idols Faith Agugu about re-defining ageing and what exactly that means.

Faith founded Silver Sirens in 2018 as a way of offering women an alternative narrative to ageing. Specifically, she wanted to push back and disrupt the negative stereotypes associated with women and ageing. The fifteen guiding principles of the Silver Sirens include ideas such as emboldening women to embrace the ageing process, discouraging the judgement of women based on her age, weight, body shape, beauty, success, or failures and always, encourages individual expression.

Faith sees midlife as a time to thrive, when we can finally begin to explore our own agency, reclaim our passions and purpose, create opportunities to fulfill our full potential and explore our own dreams and desires. She is a powerhouse of positivity and a joy to listen to.

Faith is also a psychotherapist with a degree in Social Sciences majoring in counselling and runs a private practice, The Healing Process.

Enjoy every moment of this remarkable 50isher.

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We Love Your Guts Kirsty Wirth

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode 38, Mel & Trish sit down to chat with gut-health guru Kirsty Wirth.

Kirsty is the super smart brainchild and founder of Kultured Wellness, a company whose mission is to inspire and educate people to take control of their health by eating real and fermented foods that nourish both the brain and the gut.

She is the creator of Kultured Wellness Culture Starters, functional supplements, gut healing programs and is the co-author of Gutalicious. She is mum to two gorgeous kids, a huge nature lover and real-life adventurer.

As with all our guests, there is an incredible back story that set Kirsty on the path of wellness.

Enjoy the infectious enthusiasm of Kirsty Wirth.

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The re-emerging of Bronwen Healy

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode 37 Mel and Trish invite Bronwen Healy into the studio to tell her compelling story.

At the age of 18, Bronwen found herself with a heroin addiction that led to a life of crime and prostitution for the next six years. But as we discover, Bronwen’s re-emergence from this life was just the beginning of extraordinary things to come.

She is an author, motivational speaker, a charity and social enterprise founder, mum to three young adult daughters and currently a student studying counselling. She has shaken hands with the future King of England, sat on a charity board with her friend, the Lord Mayor of Brisbane and was a Queensland finalist for Australian of the Year.

She has shared and hosted meals for women struggling with addictions and caught up in the sex industry. She is a remarkable woman with a deep understanding and acceptance of who she is and also happens to be one of the best huggers ever!

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Just The Two Of Us

Sun, 29 May 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode 36, Mel and Trish introduce a new segment to their program, ‘Just the Two of Us.’

Since launching their podcast in August 2021, Mel and Trish have shared the studio with well over thirty incredible women and one incredible man so every now and then it will be time to pause, take stock and have a one-on-one chat about anything and everything relating to midlife women.

Running off the back of last week’s episode, the girls are talking friendship with reference to ‘A Season, A Reason, A Lesson, A Lifetime.’ Some friends are with us through a particular season of our lives, some come into our lives for a reason, some to teach us a lesson and to guide us and some are there for a lifetime. Our friends provide the joy and the barriers through life and when bad things happen, its these people, we turn to first. The good news is, women are good at making friends.

Don’t we know it!Ladies We Need to Talk

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Tour de 50

Sun, 22 May 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode 35, Mel and Trish invite six girlfriends into the studio to chat about their recent biking adventures in Victoria.

What is it about a girl’s trip away that’s so special? Special enough that nine friends headed off to Victoria to ride 80+ km from Beechworth to Bright. There were many laughs, and a few adventures including:-

. An infamous wrong decision at an important juncture on the first day’s ride.

. One spectacular skid and stack.

. A hill that nearly broke their hearts.

. A serious hallucination in the middle of the above hill climb.

. The overconsumption of expresso martinis.

. Some devastating moves including the group’s signature move called the S-drop.

. A scintillating talk at the pumpkin-seed factory.

What goes on tour most definitely doesn’t stay on tour when you’ve got girlfriends who podcast.

Enjoy!

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How to Please a Woman

Sun, 15 May 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode 34 Mel and Trish chat to Renee Webster, writer/director of the newly released Australian film ‘How to Please a Woman’.

Without giving too much away ‘How to Please a Woman’ is a story about the precarious, often hilarious, and definitely revealing journey into the vulnerable world of what women really want.

Renee has a reputation for bringing her sense of humour into her work and exploring stories of courage and triumph. She uses her keenly observant eye to infuse her work with warmth & compassion and there is plenty to be found in her feature film debut.

Forty Favours the Brave

Sun, 08 May 2022 20:00:00 GMT

In episode 33 Mel and Trish invite their podcasting heroes Sarah Wills and Lise Carlaw THOSE TWO GIRLS from The Forty Edit podcast in to chat with them.

Sarah and Lise blasted onto the Australian media scene in 2017 and their extraordinary friendship, connection and chemistry landed the girls local and national radio shows, from which the girl’s brand and company ‘Those Two Girls’ was born.

Mel and Trish chat to the girls about life as 40ishers and take a deeper dive into their new book Forty Favours the Brave. The book shares musings, advice and real-life stories on the highs, lows and unexpected delights of life in your forties.

Enjoy!

Links for Sarah and Lise:

Book: Forty Favours the Brave

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Eating Disorders in Midlife

Sun, 01 May 2022 22:58:38 GMT

Mel and Trish sit down with Millie Thomas, an eating disorder recovery coach and NLP (neuro linguistic programming) practitioner and chat about the emerging problem of eating disorders and disordered eating in midlife women. A not-to-be-missed episode.

millie@healed.net.au

www.healed.net.au

Instagram: @millietnz

Instagram: @healedrecoverycoach

Podcast: End Eating Disorders

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Lights, Camera, Rosanna

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 20:00:00 GMT

Mel and Trish sit down with 7 News presenter Rosanna Natoli. She's a News Presenter, Journalist, Lecturer, Mother, Wife and all round beautiful 50isher!Follow Rosanna on Instagram

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It’s all about the girls

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 20:00:00 GMT

Mel and Trish get their girls out (well almost) while chatting to Lee-Anne Williams and Heidi Scott about the importance of having a professional bra fitting at this time of life. On top of all the other changes we are experiencing, the girls change too and we need to look after them as much as we look after other parts of our bodies.

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It’s about ’Downstairs’ ladies

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 05:05:33 GMT

As we age there are obviously so many changes going on with our bodies, the aging process alone is enough but then the hormonal fluctuations of peri menopause and menopause wreak additional havoc. Today we’re going to go down the rabbit hole of what happens to our ..... pelvic floor with Female Physio Stepanie Hart.

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Extreme Life to Extreme Love

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 20:00:00 GMT

This week Mel and Trish chat with the extremely interesting Angela Williams. They delve into how a girl born into one of Englands wealthiest families ends up being a godsend to some of the Sex workers in the Red Light district of Englands most violent cities, the story behind Angela's book Extravagant Life to Extravagant Love!

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Facebook: Angela Williams Official

Twitter: @AngDawnWilliams

Website: www.angelawilliams.com.au

Book: Amazon, Audible, Kindle

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Transform you Love Life with Jiveny Blair-West

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 20:00:00 GMT

Today we’re heading into the world of dating & relationships with dating and attraction coach Jiveny Blair-West.

Jiveny specialises in teaching singles how to bypass superficial attraction and focus on the attracting a high-quality partner and secure a satisfying long-term relationship. We also discuss The Alchemy of Attraction, the course she created to help women aged 20-70 to develop their relationship wisdom and empower themselves to take action and find true love.

Instagram @jivenyblairwest

Website: www.jiveny.com

Join the program: www.jiveny.com/aoa

Book: How to Make the Biggest Decision of Your Life - Unlocking the Secrets to a Healthy Lasting Relationship, George Blair-West, Jiveny Blair-West

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Manifesting with Dr Mika

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 20:00:00 GMT

Manifesting...it's a bit of a buzz word at the moment and this week Mel and Trish dive into the world of Doctor Michelle Nielsen, aka Dr Mika. Dr Mika is a wellness doctor with 28 years experience in health, wellness and spirituality. She is a best-selling author, sought-after public speaker, frequent television guest and media contributor. Her book, Manifesting Mattise, introduces the 'Master Manifestor Program, a simple 10-step process that teaches people how to achieve their goals using their body, mind and spirit. Woo Woo lovers, this one if for you.

Guided Meditation:

Websites:

https://www.doctormika.com/

https://changinghabits.com.au/product/manifesting-matisse-e-book/

Audio Book:

https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Manifesting-Matisse-Audiobook/B08SW11PYX

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The Model in Me

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 20:00:00 GMT

This week Mel and Trish chat to the gorgeous Penny Hill. Pen is part of a growing movement of change of midlife women appearing in runway fashion shows and advertising campaigns. She began her modelling career at 54, and at 58 made her runway debut at Melbourne Fashion Week. Driven by a desire to change society's perceptions of women as they age, this softly spoken 50isher is a voice and face for change and the girls are fully onboard with that.

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Highlights

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 20:00:00 GMT

With so much devastation all around due to the floods in Queensland and New South Wales, this week Mel and Trish bring you a 'highlights' episode to bring some sunshine, distraction and good old-fashioned belly laughs to your day. It's full of some of the funnier and lighter moments shared with their many guests over the last 23 episodes.

George Blair-West: 3 ways to build a happy marriage and avoid divorce | TED Talk

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The Biggest Decision of your Life

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:00:00 GMT

If you choose to pick a partner for life it is an enormous decision. We can get swept away with the idealization of love, romance, dream of meeting & being swept off your feet by your ‘soulmate’ your true love, being struck by cupid's bow, or experiencing an amazing metaphysical connection. Fairy Tales, Movies & Romance novels set up a hope that everything will be fixed when ‘True love’s Kiss’ comes along. Finding a partner CAN BE FUN! Why not aim high, dream big, manifest it, sew those wild oats, have a good go and take some risks.

Dr George Blair-West is a relationship expert, researcher, and doctor specializing in psychiatry. His daughter Jiveny Blair-West is a Dating & Attraction Coach, who specializes in teaching singles how to bypass superficial attraction strategies and focus on building the sustainable attraction needed to attract a high-quality partner and secure a satisfying long-term relationship. In this episode we discuss with them "How to make the biggest decision of your life: Unlocking the secrets to a healthy lasting relationship” the title of their amazing co-authored book.

Socials:

Instagram @jivenyblairwest

Web: jiveny.com

Web: dr.blair-west.com

https://www.booktopia.com.au/how-to-make-the-biggest-decision-of-your-life-george-blair-west/book/9780733645013.html?source=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3rKQBhCNARIsACUEW_bW13nYAC517QqD4ukbmGc6V8wjZjS_8vmP9Wg86o3KAN840MIaIZEaAiOkEALw_wcB

The Alchemy of Attraction jiveny.com/aoa

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Smart Smart Lisa McBurnie

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 20:00:00 GMT

n this episode Mel & Trish talk with their good friend Lisa McBurnie, aka Macca. A fellow 50isher and all-round awesome human. Lisa may refer to herself as an ‘ordinary’ woman, but the girls believe she is anything but! Lisa is an amazing example of the quiet achievers living amongst us. The girls chat to Lisa about upskilling & the decision she made at 47 to further her career from registered nurse to nurse practitioner and the gruelling two years of University study it took to achieve her goal.

Mel & Trish are committed to shedding light on these women and their stories to hopefully inspire our 50ish tribe.

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Sisters

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:00:00 GMT

This week Mel and Trish dive into the intriguing dynamic of sisters. It’s intriguing because neither of the girls have sisters themselves and so have never experienced the sacred sanctum and bond that exists between legit sisters. If you’re in the same boat, you’ve possibly envied this bond from afar and while it may be viewed through rose-coloured glasses, there are, as with all relationships, challenges.The girls sit down with their long-term bestie Paula and her two sisters Janelle and Leanne to discover what makes their dynamic relationship work and how it has evolved over time.

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Flipping It with Kerri Pottharst

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:00:00 GMT

This week Mel & Tricia are thrilled to be chatting to the very awesome 50ish Kerri Pottharst. Australia’s most decorated Indoor and Beach Volleyball player. Since retiring she has forged a successful career as a highly sought-after inspirational speaker, mentor, presenter, entrepreneur, and published author. Kerri is a mum, balancing her thriving professional life with a busy home life.

Kerri chats about her new mentoring program and her strategy to flip the negative to positive in life. We also discuss how a midlife mum ends up on SAS Australia!

Kerri is amazing!

Instagram: @kerripottharst

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Website:www.kerripottharst.com

Ebook: The Business of being an Athlete

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Grey Area Drinking

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:00:00 GMT

To kick off 2022 Mel & Trish sit down with awesome Sarah Rusbatch, certified Health & Wellness coach and accredited Grey Area Drinking coach.

Sarah unpacks the spectrum of grey area drinking. What does it mean & how dysfunctional does our relationship with alcohol need to be before we act? Sarah talks through her personal decision to give up drinking & her journey to 1000 days sobriety. A thought provoking topic lead by an inspiring fellow 50isher.

Coach - Speaker - Workshops

Face book and Insta @sarahrusbatch

Website www.sarahrusbatch.com

Free Facebook Group 'The Women's Wellbeing Collective'

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Ep 18 - The Unholy Trinity of Xmas

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 20:00:00 GMT

This week Mel and Trish have an awesome Xmas gift to you, Dr George Blair-West. George is a world renowned author, researcher and doctor specialising in psychiatry.

George gives amazing insight into how we can do our best to have a Merry ‘drama and incident free’ Xmas.

You are going to want more of George's wisdom in your life. His books are listed below and available from most good book stores, or google for online purchases.

1 Weight Loss for Food Lovers: Understanding our minds and why we sabotage our weight loss

2.Taste with Your Face: Adventures in Healthy Eating

3. The Way of the Quest, A young Shakespeare's search for life's meaning & purpose

4. How to make the Biggest decision of your life with George Blair-West and Jiveny Blair-West.

https://www.ted.com/talks/george_blair_west_3_ways_to_build_a_happy_marriage_and_avoid_divorce?langu...

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Canabis and Menopause

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Can Canabis Weed out Menopause.

Menopause and the Maraaaajiuuuuana...

We are 50n’ excited to be chatting with the awesome Dr Karen Baynon. Karen has more than 20 years experience as a general practitioner and has a special interest in women’s health. Karen is principle clinician at Natura Health Care, a medicinal cannabis and virtual clinic which provides an ethical and sustainable approach to patient-focused cannabis treatment.

In this episode we have a fascinating chat to Karen about Medicinal Canabis it's use to help ease the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, as many of us are well aware symptoms can be extremely difficult to manage and for some can heavily impact lives.

Website: www.naturahealthcare.com.au

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Transitions & Predictions with Kim McKay

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Mel & Trish chat to ultra switched-on Kim McKay, host of the business podcast ‘Straightforward,’ & founder & CEO of award-winning marketing agency Klick X where she pioneered digitally lead campaigns for major brands & partners across retail, travel, hospitality & fast-moving consumer goods.Known for having a radar for staying ahead of the curve this super smart, straight-shooter has been at the forefront of predicting transformations in business & consumer trends. Kim keeps the girls on their toes & has a lot of fun in the process.www.kimmckay.com@kimmckay

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Oh For a Good Night’s Sleep

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 20:00:00 GMT

www.instagram.com/thegoodnightco/?hl=en www.facebook.com/thegoodnightco/www.thegoodnightco.com.auThis week Trish & Mel chat to Shea Morrison, sleep expert & co-founder of The Goodnight Co. Shea’s mission is to deliver a better, natural night’s sleep for everyone, something that can be very challenging when life, family, work & let’s face it, hormones get in the way.Shea is full of tips & advice on helping 50ishers finally achieve that elusive good night’s sleep not just once but permanently.

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Career Psychology, yes it’s a thing.

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Website: www.careerdiem.comInstagram: @_careerdiem_

This week we chat to the absolutely awesome Nina Perry, a career psychologist whose mission is to support others as they create more satisfying lives for themselves.To date, she has worked with over 2000 clients, helping them clarify & determine their direction & make informed decisions around work, career transitions & balancing life roles. If, like us, you’re only partially sure of what you want to be when you grow up & are also in the throws of midlife transition, this one is for you.

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Cutting Sic with Gen Z

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 20:00:00 GMT

‘Cutting Sick’ - the subtle art of speaking to Gen Z.This week Trish & Mel invite Trish’s twin nieces Mollie & Baillie Morris into the studio to get the low down on the complexities of talking to Gen Z. What makes them tick and how do we, as Gen X’s best relate to them so that we can be even better mothers, grandmothers, aunties, friends, confidantes, mentors and guides. www.mamamia.com.au/instagram-trends-2021/www.mamamia.com.au/why-are-millennials-cheugy/www.mamamia.com.au/gen-z-millennials/www.kasasa.com/exchange/articles/generations/gen-x-gen-y-gen-z/

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Be Inspired

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 20:00:00 GMT

This week we chat to our good friend & fellow 50isher Kate Stocks. Kate is the CEO & founder of Inspire Cycle & Box, a boutique fitness brand that focuses equally on both mind & body.As is so often the case, it’s not success alone that makes someone extraordinary but the story behind what set them on a particular path & Kate is no exception. Faced with an enormous challenge, Kate took matters into her own hands & acted.Her story is inspiring & we hope you enjoy our chat.www.inspirecycle.com.auInstagram: @inspirecycleFB: InspireCycle & Box