I wanted to end the series with a bonus episode which is just a shout out to the amazing guests I had on the podcast.... MASSIVE THANK YOU TO THEM.

Plus some fun outtakes to show what goes on behind the scenes....

The concept of a gap year is popular amongst students however have you considered taking a grown ups year. I love this idea and this conversation with Monique Van Tulder, author of the Growns up Gap year. In this episode, she shares what exactly a grown up gap year is, why you should consider it, what you can do if you cannot just magically take off for a long period, and how midlife is a chance to not rewrite but redirect our lives. 

This is the last episode in the first series of Freaking Out at 50 podcast. I hope you enjoyed listening to our experts share their wisdom and experiences. And we encourage you to go back and listen to the back catalogue if you've missed these. Please reach out if you have particular topics you would live covered in the next series later this year.

You can find Monique and her book here
https://www.moniquevantulder.com/ 

This episode takes a bigger look at retirement which is more than just money. There are many other aspects that you need to consider, starting now so when it comes to retirement you have the support network around you that you need. There are so many gold nuggets that you might not have considered so take a listen to my conversation with Suzanne. 


Find about more about Suzanne here:

As an experiential coach and certified professional co-active coach, Suzanne is dedicated to helping individuals thrive during the exciting transition into retirement. While financial preparation is vital, Suzanne highlights the equally crucial psychosocial aspects—Purpose, Growth, Health, Relationships, Play, Spirituality, Adventure, and Legacy—that make this phase truly fulfilling. With a background in psychology and experience in real estate, gym ownership, and high-tech recruiting, she deeply understands life transitions. Suzanne meets clients where they are, honoring their unique strengths while guiding them toward optimal well-being. Retirement isn’t an ending; it’s an adventure to creatively design and embrace your best self!

suzannecampi.com

https://wheelofretirement.scoreapp.com/

In this episode, we are talking about our skin and how we can continue to make it sparkle as we age. I chat to Wellness Curator, Melissa Jane about the changes that occur to our skin as we get older, how our gut impacts our skin vitality, what sort of products and ingredients we should be using and if those anti-aging lotions and potions actually work. 

Find out more about Melissa here

Melissa Jane is a trailblazer in the skincare industry, boasting over 38 years of expertise as a skin clinic owner, educator, and trusted authority on skin health. Renowned for her specialised focus on menopausal skin, active skin ageing, and the profound connection between the skin and gut health, Melissa has dedicated her career to empowering individuals with science-backed solutions for achieving radiant and healthy skin.

Her holistic yet practical approach has established her as a sought-after voice in the skincare community, both as an educator to aspiring professionals and as a trusted guide to clients navigating the evolving journey of skin health.

Melissa’s mission is simple: to inspire confidence and well-being by unlocking the secrets to vibrant, healthy skin—one individual at a time www.melissajanelife.com.au 

Find her on Instagram: 
Wellness Curator Co_Melissa Jane Life

or search for her on LinkedIn: Melissa Di Mieri 

This epsiode, is all about money - how we can be best using our money in preparation for retirement ... whether that is 5,10 or 15 years time. I talk to Amanda Cassar about what we should be spending on money on, how we can think differently and what to do with that little bit of extra cash that you might occasionally get. 


My guest, Amanda Cassar is Director & CEO | Wealth Planning Partners
Amanda Cassar is a financial Adviser based on the Gold Coast, Australia.  She has a small family business and runs her practices, Wealth Planning Partners and Trusted Aged Care Solutions with her adult children.

She holds a Master of Financial Planning and specialist accreditations in Aged Care, Financial Abuse, Estate Planning and Self-Managed Superannuation funds.

Amanda is also the course writer of the Financial Abuse Specialist accreditation, now being rolled out globally by Standards International, UK.

Amanda is also an author and a podcaster for the series Financial Secrets Revealed.

She loves to travel and has enjoyed visits to Uganda, Malawi and India on Leadership & Immersion programs with The Hunger Project.

You can find more about Amanda here http://wealthplanningpartners.com.au/ or connect with her on LInkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandacassar/

I think when we get aches or pains we automatically think it's due to aging but that is often not the case. In this episode we are talking about why aging is seen as negative in society, why fitness and movement so important for 50-something women, why men and women need to do things differently and what we do as individuals to change the negative narrative.

ABOUT MELANIE
Melanie McAuliffe is a physiotherapist and sports scientist working in the area of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic health with postgraduate qualifications in sports physiotherapy and pain medicine science. She has a specific interest in musculoskeletal health associated with Menopause changes. She is the creator of the A.D.V.O.C.A.T.E ™ Method, which is a powerful step by step formula which she has been using with her clients for a number of years. Melanie works in private practice and also speaks regularly on radio and at industry events and provides learning and development workshops for workplace teams to inspire people to nurture their physical and mental wellness. 

Find her below:

@melaniemacphysiotherapy

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-mcauliffe-4a601181/

http://melaniemcauliffe.com.au/

Melanie McAuliffe

 M.Med.Sci,(Pain Management),Grad Cert (Sports Physio), B.Sc.Physio. (Hons), B.App.Sci (Exercise Science),B.A.

It seems to be a more common thing where women are being misdiagnosed as being stressed or burnout rather than going through menopause? And it is causes a lot of injustice in the workplace. In this episode, I talk to Donna Groves from Shine Wellbeing to discover if we are going through menopause or maybe just burnt out?

Donna's Facebook group:

SHINE Wellbeing Community for women in midlife and beyond | Facebook

Her book: Donna Groves - Author

Senate Enquiry: Issues related to menopause and perimenopause – Parliament of Australia (aph.gov.au)

In this episode, I talk to Style queen Nikki Parkinson about defining our unique style in our 50's and beyond. We cover what you should have in wardrobe, what not to do, how to be both stylish and comfortable, and tips to dress with confidence.

About my guest
Nikki Parkinson is a businesswoman and online community leader who loves helping women find and embrace confidence at any age.

Nikki, 57, accidentally found herself in the online world in 2008, long before it was a part of our everyday lives. The former journalist became one of Australia’s pioneering professional bloggers. In 2014, her first book, Unlock Your Style, was published. 

As the online world pivoted to social media, Nikki did too - as an influencer. In 2019 she also started her own fashion label, Styling You The Label.

At the core of everything she does, Nikki’s aim is to lift other women up, from the women in her online community, to her customers and the women she employs

Find Nikki here: https://www.stylingyou.com.au/ and here https://stylingyoushop.com.au/
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This episode is a little different as I have a very informal chat over wine with my 50 something gal pals. We chat challenges, how we are feeling, the negatives and the positives of where we are at in live and so much more. And if you're wondering about the title, it will all be explained when you take a listen. I promise no one was harmed in the recording of this podcast LOL.

Big thanks to Julia Dickinson, Sandy Holmes and Rachel Zumaeta for keeping it real and being part of this important conversation.

This is a super short but interesting idea that I wanted to share with you. It's called the 60 at 60 Project and anyone can do it, regardless of age, location, wealth or ability. it is yours to own and create. Hope you enjoy it as much as I am .