It is inevitable that at some point either ourselves or a loved one will require aged care services, in this episode aged care advocate Sarah Holland Batt provides insightful advice about how to best support loved ones during these circumstances and shares her family’s own experience.  Plus, Sarah is an internationally-acclaimed poet and accordingly offers invaluable tips on how we can all engage with creative practices to enhance our own wellbeing. 

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Dr Norman Swan is perhaps Australia’s most well known doctor and in this episode discusses how we can live better whilst we are living longer.  There is much to learn from this conversation with Dr Swan including what we should know about our family’s health history, what to get out of our regular health checks and amazingly helpful perspectives on sleep, diet and maintaining our engagement with life – all aligned to the Booming philosophy.

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At 90 years Everald Compton’s impact on many spheres of society is as profound as ever – political, social, spiritual and communal.  Through his wisdom and passion Everald gives rich advice on how we can approach life at any age and gives some keen tips for politicians and religions too!

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A much loved actor and comedian, Denise Scott not only makes us laugh in this episode but openly shares her personal experience of supporting older loved ones, connecting with younger loved ones and the need to embrace our ageing journey with all of life’s realities.

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Ngaire Hobbins in an acclaimed authority on nutrition and its influence on our health.  Learn from Ngaire how we can do the right thing by our brain and body through what we eat and develop a far better approach to food.

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Doreen Wendt-Weir is a remarkable woman.  In this interview Doreen shares her inspiring attitude that saw her graduate from university at age 71, continue to author books well in to her 90s and live a life of full of spirit, meaning and positive relationships.

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Loretta Ryan’s career in radio and media continues to thrive despite the endless changes endured over time.  In this conversation, Loretta reveals her approach to adapting in order to maintain career success and the importance of her family relationships through life’s different stages.

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Dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia and the no1 cause of death in women.  In this must-listen interview, music legend Mark Seymour generously shares his personal experience of supporting his Mum through her years of living with dementia, providing invaluable insights as to the role of family, options to consider and finding positives among the harsh realities. 

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What is the concept of the sandwich generation ?  Is it real ?  Lise and Sarah are the dynamic duo, Those Two Girls, who offer their own learnings on life’s journey, families and pursuing different paths whilst sharing the insights and observations gleaned from the people they’ve encountered through their writing and broadcasting. 

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In this episode, Kathy Lette uniquely inspires, informs and entertains.  Willing to say what others are not, Kathy provides a rare perspective about both the realities and opportunities of ageing including the power of relationships, the benefits of pursuing adventure and the specific matters which confront older women.

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