Whenever we get together, there is laughter, there are tears and there is genuine soulful conversation. Ning Baizura is probably the most famous singer in Malaysia. We met on the school playground and became friends because our boys were friends.

Ning has recorded under the International Music Labels - Sony, BMG, AMS Records Japan and Warner Music Group. She has recorded 15 Albums and has extended her talents into acting, fashion and fragrance. To hear her sing live is to witness true mastery.

Ning brings so much joy and emotion to her singing and to her life. From a young 9 year old finding her voice, through to her first album at 16 and even till today, Ning continues to live her authentic self and truly celebrates women. Ning and I have often spoken of the highs and lows of ageing and for the both of us, we definitely see more upsides.

For all her success and accolades, Ning is grounded in her family and her faith. I can’t say enough about this amazing woman so I recommend you do what I did and “google” her.

I hope you find as much inspiration in this SOUL episode as I do everytime I speak with Ning.

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Tia Minnoch is my amazing sister who has also been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease - lupus. At the time of her diagnosis in her early 20’s, there was very little known about lupus. Being in the medical and health profession, Tia has had the fortune of education and support to help her understand how to manage and live with lupus. As Tia enters her menopausal years, she has noticed some changes and gives voice to how hormonal changes and lupus symptoms co-exist, as well as her view on how peri-menopause and inflammatory disorders have similarities.

Tia has been a registered nurse for 25 years, specialising in adolescent health. She also holds a post graduate diploma in Pacific Health and qualifications in child and adolescent psychology. She is currently completing her Master Research.

AND, she is a mum to two boys, a professional singer and coach, independent marriage celebrant and a black belt in karate - not to be messed with!

In my opinion, Tia is the most Emotionally Intelligent person I have ever spent time with. I hope you are as inspired and educated by Tia as I am whenever we get to catch up.

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"You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay

Introducing Kylie Gates, Creative Director for Les Mills International - world renowned coach to rockstar instructors of Les Mills around the world. When people speak of Kylie, it's with reverence. Her discipline, focus and deep understanding of her purpose from early on have been instrumental to Kylie's success and longevity in an Industry that favours youth. Kylie has shown that looking after one's health and continuing to research the power of the mind have enabled her to stay at the top of her game. This interview covers discussion and topics that we haven't heard from Kylie before. This episode is honest and genuine, heartfelt and revealing. Tune in and listen to Kylie as she shares tools that help her find peace everyday. 

www.lesmills.com

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"Legacy" by James Kerr

"The Coaching Habit" by Michael Bunjay Stanier

"Dance Like Everyone is Watching!" In this heartfelt and inspirational interview, Zatashah shares how she was able to put aside her fears around teaching Group Fitness at "her age" and follow her heart. Zatashah is a certified SH'BAM instructor and a well-known social advocate in Malaysia. She is the royal patron for Make-A-Wish-Malaysia and President of Alliance Francaise Kuala Lumpur. She is most notable as an environmental activist and Founder of the #sayno2plastic campaign. Zatashah is involved in beach and dive clean ups, coral replanting and tree replanting activities throughout Malaysia. This is shown tirelessly through her use of social media to bring awareness to #stopsingleuseplastic and #reducewaste.

Zatashah reminds us that "age is just a number" and when there is something that makes your heart sing, it helps you stay true and authentic to yourself. 

Zatashah has gained numerous awards for her dedication to the environment - including ADEX Ocean Ambassador Award (2019) and Chevalier de la Region d'Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour, 2017).

- Speaker at Change NOW, Grand Palais, Paris (2020)

- Speaker at TEDxUTM, #zerofoodwastage

- Board of Trustee to Selangor Youth Community and Raja Muda Selangor Foundation

- Chairperson to the Food Bank Malaysia Foundation

- Founder of #NoMoreLitter #BecauseWeCare (2020) to raise awareness against growing PPE litter waste in Malaysia

- Graduate from American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy, Paris.

- Cours de la Civilisation Francaise de la Sorbonne, Paris

- Finance Executive Program, INSEAD Business School, Singapore

- Board of Director, InNature Berhad

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Welcome to this episode of Sexy Ageing where we unpack the hormonal challenges to our bodies. This is the SECOND of TWO episodes with Dr. Wendy Sweet, PhD, Founder of MyMenopauseTransformation Program.

Wendy has worked in the health and exercise industry for over 30 years. Originally an ICU Nurse, she re-trained and pioneered the personal training industry in New Zealand. Wendy went on to lecture in sport, exercise, nutrition and health physiology and undertook her Masters degree in behavioural lifestyle change. She then pursued her doctoral studies at the Faculty of Health, Sports and Human Performance at Waikato University focusing on better understanding of how women perceive ageing and the role of exercise in the stages of menopause.

Wendy’s own journey through peri-menopause, menopause and post menopause provide authenticity and science to her interviews. This episode will focus on how hormonal changes affect how our bodies respond to exercise.

www.mymenopausetransformation.com

A word from Wendy - "What I discovered was that our menopause transition, when we go into the final hormonal changes that herald in the end of our biological reproductive years, is the time to change our lifestyle in readiness for the next 20-30 years of living we still have to enjoy.

In a different hormonal environment, what we have done in the past to manage our health, energy and our weight, simply may not work anymore. Not many health coaches and other professionals understand this, because there has been very little research on the menopause transition and lifestyle changes that we need to make to help us get ready for our future years.

When, through my women’s health research, I looked at many of the symptoms that women experience during menopause, I realised that this is the time of our lives that our health can begin to change and our menopause symptoms may become worse. This happened to me too, so I hope that you enjoy what I have to tell you in this podcast with Tracy Minnoch"

All the feels for all the symptoms of peri-menopause and how it affects 50% of the global population - you are not alone! Listen in to see if you can relate. I started to experience symptoms when I was 47 and it blew my mind. I definitely wasn't ready! Hell, I was still wearing my high tops and shaving an undercut. I was clubbing for crying out loud! And not just the fitness clubbing. 

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