Don‘t Give A Fifty

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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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