S1. Ep29. Moving Towards Healing: Tools for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression with Lee Heath, Founder of Mending Minds Counselling Service

Key Points:

LINKS:

Website:  http://mendingminds.co/Contact.html

Book: How to Really Cure Your Depression (Amazon)

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Ros's self-help memoir: From Shadows to Light  ⁠https://www.rosmcmaster.com/fromshadowstolight

S1. Ep28. Suzanne Linkroum - Setting Healthy Boundaries with Adult Children: Breaking Free from the Enabling Trap

Episode Show Notes:

I. Introduction

II. Supporting vs. Enabling

III. Harmful Effects of Enabling

IV. Achieving Win-Win Situations

V. Overcoming the Enabling Trap

LINKS:

https://www.waypointwellnesscenter.com/providers/suzanne-linkroum/

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Ros's self-help memoir: From Shadows to Light  ⁠https://www.rosmcmaster.com/fromshadowstolight

S1. Ep27. Jade Cassar Pilates Instructor - the importance of stretching as we get older

Key Points:

LINKS Website

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Ros's self-help memoir: From Shadows to Light  ⁠https://www.rosmcmaster.com/fromshadowstolight

S1. Ep26. The Reality of Retiring Without a Plan with Retirement Coach Pauline Field

Retirement can be an exciting yet daunting transition for many, especially for women who may face unique challenges. In this episode, we chat with Pauline Field, a retirement coach who specializes in helping women navigate the transition into retirement. We discuss the definition of retirement, when is the right time to retire, the importance of being prepared for the unexpected, and how to find meaning after retirement. We also delve into the challenges faced by single retirees and the services available both in-person and online. Retirement can be a challenging transition, but with the right preparation and support, it can also be a fulfilling and exciting new phase of life.

Guest Introduction:

Discussion:

WEBSITE LINKS

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Ros's self-help memoir: From Shadows to Light  ⁠https://www.rosmcmaster.com/fromshadowstolight

S1. Ep25. Learning from Aboriginal Culture: The Importance of Elders and Community with Christine Luck

Aboriginal culture is centered around respect for the land and its elders, who are viewed as knowledgekeepers and cultural authorities. In this episode, Aboriginal woman Christine Luck shares insights into the role of elders in the community and how they are important to family functioning. We explore questions about what makes an Aboriginal an elder, how they are viewed by youth today, and how they impart wisdom through modern technology. We also discuss the importance of spirituality in coping with challenges and passing down cultural values, traditions, and responsibilities. Ultimately, we can learn from Aboriginal culture about the value of respecting and connecting with our elders and communities. It seems we have a lot to learn from Aboriginal culture, and to help us make a start, today we’re joined by Christine Luck. Christine is an Aboriginal woman with ancestral ties to Bundaberg, St George, and Prussia. She identifies as a Gurang Gurang woman with strong connections to Baffle Creek in the Port Curtis Coast area. Christine grew up in Jarowar country at Withcott and has lived in Brisbane, in Turrabul country for the past 36 years.

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S1. Ep24. Embracing Retirement: A Personal Story of Leaving Palliative Care and Living Life to the Fullest with Marg Buckley"

The concept of aging is changing, in that being older is often now considered to be a time for rejuvenation. If one is to look up the word “Rejuvenation”, it means to have a renewed life, time to process, new energy, and add more vigor to something one values. But not everyone is so convinced of that… and getting older is seen as a time of debilitation instead.… And that's why …. every month ….we like to invite a guest to share with us their positive personal story about their journey to being older. Hearing about another person's experiences helps us strengthen, challenge, or change our perceptions, opinions, and values.

Joining us with her personal story today, is our guest, Marg Brown. Aged 73 years, Marg is proof that the researchers got it right! Since retiring from a much-loved position as a community Palliative Care nurse, Marg and her husband of 45 years have been enjoying fantastic adventures traveling the world each year. Marg says: “Life is a book, if you do not travel, you only read one page”.

Organisations Marg is associated with:

Here’s to Life - Health and Wellbeing program 

The University of the Third Age. 

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S1. Ep23. Crafting a Fulfilling Retirement with Your Innate Strengths: Exploring the Fiksdal Strengths Process with Steve Fiksdal

In this episode, we discuss how our innate strengths can give us the ability to craft a new direction for ourselves, especially after retirement. Our guest, Steve Fiksdal, lost significant vision at the age of 55, and after a 34-year spring break, he returned to college to complete his B.S. degree in Organizational Leadership. Today, Steve is helping people identify their strengths using the Fiksdal Strengths process, which is a unique way of discovering your innate strengths. He explains that each and every one of us is unique in our pattern of strengths, and knowing our core strengths can change our view of ourselves and lead to deeper benefits. We delve into the Fiksdal Strengths Process and discuss how discovering our core strengths can help us navigate a new path beyond retirement. We also talk about Steve's journey and how he is currently serving as the Leadership Committee Chairperson for the Washington Council of the Blind. Tune in to discover how you can identify your own pattern of strengths and use them to create a fulfilling and productive post-retirement life.

LINKS: Steve's Website for Workshops and Info Web Site 

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S1. Ep22. "Securing a Comfortable Retirement Lifestyle: Expert Financial Tips and Retirement Myth-Busting with Rachael Ooi"

GENERAL ADVICE WARNING – The information presented by Rachael Ooi in this podcast is purely for discussion purposes only and is not the delivery of personal advice, therefore you must not act on it as such. Prior to acting on any information contained within, you should seek advice from a professional authorized adviser that takes into account your own financial circumstances, goals, and objectives.

Retirement income is a major concern for many Australians, with 62% of all ages worrying about it. In this episode, we discuss the significance of the issue and how seeking professional advice can help secure a comfortable retirement lifestyle. Our guest, Rachael Ooi, a financial planner at Your Wealth Consultants, shares her expertise on :

LINKS:

Rachel Ooi Your Wealth Consultants https://yourwc.com.au/

ASFA – Association of Superannuation Funds Australia Retirement standards - https://www.superannuation.asn.au/resources/retirement-standard 

Moneysmart Retirement Calculator - https://moneysmart.gov.au/retirement-income/retirement-planner 

Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card - https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/commonwealth-seniors-health-card

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Ros's self-help memoir: From Shadows to Light  https://www.rosmcmaster.com/fromshadowstolight

S1. Ep21. Understanding Dementia: What It Is and What We Can Do About It - Dr Nikki-Ann Wilson NeuRA Dementia Studies

According to recent statistics from Dementia Australia, dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia, and there are currently over 400,000 Australians living with the condition. With such alarming figures, it's understandable that many people fear developing dementia, especially those over 55.

To help us understand this complex condition, we're joined by Dr. Nikki-Anne Wilson, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cognitive Health and Dementia at Neuroscience Research Australia. In this episode, Dr. Wilson explains what dementia is, the different types of dementia, its causes, and how it differs from normal age-related memory loss. She also provides insights into how family members can support those who have dementia when they display particular behaviors and when to seek help and support. Finally, Dr. Wilson shares the latest breakthroughs in medical research and treatments for dementia.

LINKS TO NEURA (Neuroscience Research Australia)

MOVIES: Still Alice & The Father

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Ros's self-help memoir: From Shadows to Light  https://www.rosmcmaster.com/fromshadowstolight

S1. Ep20. Driving Miss Daisy: Providing Transportation and Support for the Elderly" (Aged Care Support Services) - Mark Maiden

Lack of transportation is a top unfilled need for older adults, leading to missed appointments, delayed care, and poorer health outcomes. Driving Miss Daisy, with the motto "We are family when the family cannot be there," is a solution for elderly individuals who require transportation and support. Mark Maiden, the owner of one Driving Miss Daisy Brisbane Franchisee, joins us to discuss the service.

In this episode, Mark shares the roots of Driving Miss Daisy and what drew him to support elderly citizens with transportation. We discuss how the service helps clients accept the loss of freedom associated with giving up driving and the different ways in which Driving Miss Daisy provides assistance. Mark explains how the service supports clients' families and caregivers, and whether government-funded care packages apply to this service. We also discuss how drivers are selected to ensure the safety and comfort of clients.

DAISY LINKS

Driving Miss Daisy (Australia)
Mark Maiden (Brisbane) 

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