Mental Illness is traumatic not only for the person suffering but for those who love them. Penny Holbrook shares her story. It is a brave journey she has travelled, from attempting to take her own life to volunteering and helping others during their recovery. A good news story. #suicide #mentalillness #suicideprevention #wellness #kindness #gratitude #trhiving #selfcare #hope #help #lifeline #

Ageing Fearlessly Podcast

Episode 96 Mental Illness, Surviving Suicide

Are you struggling with how to keep an ailing or elderly family member at home? How do you provide care and keep them safe; it can be a full-time role? Dr Joanna Nell is a GP who has a penchant for working with the elderly. Dr Nell helps me to understand the ins and outs of the care available to those in need. And yes, nursing homes are one solution, however there are numerous services in Australia that enable to people to live a quality life while staying at home. Fun fact about Joanna, she is not only a GP, she is the author of "The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village" and "The Tea Ladies of St Judes". Both books are wonderful reads. #ageingfearlessly #nursinghome #community #author #caregivers #seniorcitizens #inhomecare #retirmentliving #homehealthcareproviders #family #nurses 

Episode 96 Caring for Ageing Family Members

At age 11 Peter Bevis left home to become a ringer, learning the ropes to become of mustering cattle. His bed was his swag school was not your usual reading, writing and arithmatic, not for young Peter, he learnt life's lesson's from his fellow, stockman who took him under their wing #ringer #stockman #sheep #cattle #droving #herding #muster #outbackaustralia#brave

Episode 95 The Outback Ringer

The eleven year drought in Outback Australia has been nothing short of heartbreaking, the land is looking thirsty and life is tough for graziers. Richard Kinnon, has spent his whole life on cattle and sheep stations and not wanting to walk away he knew he had to try something different, so he could keep the land he loved for his family. He founded 'Outback Pioneers' an immersion tour company and this is his story. It is a story filled with emotion and passion, for family, the community, the land and sharing stories. Thank you Richard for allowing me the honour of this interview. #outbackpioneers #longreach #australianstockmanshalloffame #qantasmuseum #winton #australianageofdinosaurs #immersiontourism #ageingfearlessly #storyroomaus #family #outback #pioneers #tourism #drought

Episode 94 Outback Australia

Have you ever wondered why men struggle when it comes to expressing feelings and emotions? Gunter Swoboda is a psychologist, speaker, author and mentor and the creator of the Making Good Men Great movement and the author of Surfing the New Wave of Masculinity: Making Good Men Great. Gunter discusses the need to start early, before the age of 7, to be ensure that a young boy becomes a great man. This interview is a must for families, especially when it comes to raising boys. #men #feelings #emotions #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #happiness #joy #expressingfeelings #sadness #understanding #struggle #depression #anxiety #joy #selfexpression #balance 

Episode 93 Good Men Can Become Great

Barry Nicolaou is a fierce advocate of well-being and to be able to chase down life’s sought-after moments. In this interview we discuss how life might look after Covid-19. There are positives that have come from the Covid and lockdowns. One of the positives is the opportunity to push “pause” on our busy lives, allowing us to look at what is important to us, family, career and lifestyle and to make changes to the way we wish to move forward after lockdown.  #lifeaftercovid #lockdowns #opportunities #well-being #lifestyle #career #family #happiness #inspiration #

Episode 92 Covid Clarity Change

There is a creative genius inside all of us, it is just a matter of unleashing them. Ashley Kalagian Blunt is a Canadian living in Australia. She is a talented writer and author, a comedian and hosts a podcast. Let's face it she is in touch with her creative side. Ashley shares her thoughts about discovering the creative genius that lives inside each of us. It is never too late. I love this interview; Ashley you are truly inspiring. #author #writer #storyteller #art #design #artist #inspiration  #creative  #passion #designinspiration #abstract  #rainbow #hobby #learning #inspirational #expression #unique

Episode 91Unleash the Creative Genius In You

Have you resigned yourself to believing that as you age you will continue to put on weight and that this is out of your control? Well, you are not alone. The good news is it is a MYTH. Lia Zalums is an CEO executive coach and wellness influencer who inspires & equips mature women leaders with confidence, influence & radiance. is an expert when it comes to being a "myth buster" and this episode of Ageing Fearlessly sheds light on this one myth. #aging #skincare #antiaging #vanity #wellness #healthyageing #ageingfearlessly #health #beauty #seniorcare #aginggracefully #wellness #love #selfcare #metime #selfpride #invisible #healthyeating #nutrition #exercise   

Episode 90 Myths About Ageing

When faced with a crisis how do you react? Marie Edwards is our expert this week, when it comes to managing a crisis. Her knowledge is priceless and she shares how to cope when faced with a crisis. #crisis #covid #coronavirus  #pandemic  #lockdown #love #help #business #stayhome #crisismanagement #virus #life #mentalhealth #emergencyplan #inspiration #quarantine #support #resilience #

Episode 89 How to Manage a Crisis

Jeanine Sciacca is the author of Living In the Flow. The sudden death of her younger brother was a terrible tragedy, however, it became the catalyst that helped Jeanine to find her true purpose in life. #motivation #awakening #innerpeace #lifepurpose #love #spiritualawakening #spirituality #selflove   #meditation #motivation #spiritualgrowth #spiritualjourney #inspiration#soulpurpose #healing #purpose #awakening #innerpeace #personalgrowth #intuition #consciousness #souljourney 

Episode 88 Living In The Flow

NSW was ravaged by the worst floods in 50 years in March 2021. Today the floods are almost forgotten, unless of course you live in the areas where the floods occurred. If you visit the Camden Haven Area, it looks as pretty as a picture, the river is majestic as it flows from the source near Comboyne to the sea. However, take a closer look and you will find many of the residents have been unable to return to their homes. The struggle to rebuild is a nightmare.  The mop up is ongoing. For many they have lost all. Cheryl Hinton, a local from North Haven shares her story. I take my hat off to Cheryl, her positive “get on with it” attitude shows strength of character and resilience needed to start again, to pull down their family home and rebuild from the ground up. Thank you, Cheryl, for allowing me to share your story and the story of so many others who are now struggling in silence #naturaldisaster #floods #ses #rescues #flooddamage #rebuild #resilience #disasterrelief #disasterrecovery #humanspirit #community #emotionalrollercoaster #loss #waterdamage

Episode 87 NSW Floods - The Mop Up

Every year more and more women are realising that their drinking habits are having a negative impact on their lives. Sober Coach, Melise Ammit is a health professional specialising in the field of managing addictions. Melise works with women to help them to achieve their goals whether it be cutting down or abstinence. In this interview Melise shares her wealth of knowledge around this very complex issue. #sobercoach #abstinece #addiction #alcoholism #recovery #lifestyle #healthylifestyle #selfesteem #motivation #sobriety 

Episode 86 Women and Wine

In her late teens Vicki Bokros was managing bikini boutiques on the Queensland Gold Coast, a dream job for a young woman.  An acquaintance, who regularly visited the Gold Coast showed her some coloured glass. Each small piece had expensive price tags. Vicki's interest was piqued and off she went on a road trip to Lightning Ridge to learn more. This one trip sparked a sea change " from the ocean to the outback" followed by an apprenticeship as opal miner in a predominantly male town. A fascinating story of courage, determination, and success.  #opalmining #opals #preciousgems #lightningridge #seachange #outbackaustralia #passion #courage #purpose #blackopal #gemstones

Episode 85 Opal Mining, One Woman's Courageous Sea Change

Peter Cooke, Lightning Ridge local, better-known for his role in TV series, “Outback Opal Hunters, is much more than the opal miner. Peter’s love of collecting junk/trash, I mean ‘treasure’ and crafting it into unique and quirky sculptures keeps him busy long after a hard day in the mine fields has finished. Peter shares his passion for life, and the joy of living in this remote outback opal mining town.  #trash #treasure #stories #opal #opalmining #colour #gems #lightningridge #creativity #trashandtreasure #sculptures 

Episode 83 Turning Trash into Treasure

Ever wondered how you would find new meaning in your life after retirement? Dorset Sutton had no idea that it would be so hard to do just this, after returning to Australia and retiring from a long and successful career in the corporate world. With a positive mindset, both he and his wife Jenny found a philanthropic environmental project that has been the key to the fulfilling life they deserve.  #philanthropic #crayweed #SIMS #retirement #fulfillment #meaningful 

Episode 83 A Meaningful Retirement with Dorset Sutton

Ageing Fearlessly hosted by Karen Sander is a podcast of the radio program of the same name. The program is for the 50+ Baby Boomers and aims to educate, motivate and inspire you to live a vitally active life, full of joy.All the songs from the radio program have been deleted to abide by laws for royalties

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