The new documentary film “An Unimportant Girl”  is the remarkable story of Vivianne Knebel’s journey from despair to gratitude.  Based on her memoir, "From Rubble To Champagne,” which has been featured in both the local and national media, “An Unimportant Girl” tells Vivianne’s story.  Born illegitimate in 1943 in the epicenter of Nazi power, Berlin, Germany, Vivianne’s free-spirited and strong-willed mother, Marija, fought to keep her alive among falling bombs and Soviet attacks. After the end of World War II, with much of Berlin razed to the ground, Vivianne came to know poverty and constant hunger. As a teenager, she immigrated to Canada, but in her new homeland, times became so desperate that she had to beg for money to eat. After dropping out of school to find work, Vivianne became the victim of sexual harassment. Spiraling into depression, she attempted to take her life but was miraculously saved by a six-year-old child. “An Unimportant Girl,” tells a story of challenges overcome and a life fully lived.

For more info on her film please visit https://anunimportantgirl.com/

*Vivianne’s new podcast, “Lessons Learned about Life and Love” can be heard at: Lesson's Learned About Life And Love

Sue Loncaric
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Menopause is not women's business; it is all our business

My Guest today is Melissa McGowan, Founder of Menocollective.  Melissa is passionate about educating and empowering women and workplaces. She challenges the wider world to view menopause as a wellbeing, commercial and cultural workplace opportunity. ​

In Part 1 of a 2-part Episode, Melissa and I discuss Menopause, Leadership, Energy Management & Transformation.

 Meno Collective helps workplaces become menopause friendly to improve cultural and commercial outcomes.

Website: https://www.menocollective.com/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menopause-education/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menocollective/ 

Sue Loncaric
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In Part 2 of a two-part episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, my guest is Rachel Lankester, founder of Magnificent Midlife and author of Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause & Beyond. Rachel is passionate about encouraging women to be Magnificent and is such a delightful and inspiring woman.

If you missed Part 1 you can listen or watch it HERE

I recently read, Rachel’s book and wished that she had written it when I was experiencing perimenopause. Her book is a combination of her story plus extensive research, Rachel has undertaken to provide the reader with practical and easy to understand advice on coping with the big ‘M’.

The good news is that the transformation from pre to post menopause can be an exciting time of life, despite the hot flushes & mood swings and loss of libido.

Rachel’s book is not just for women in perimenopause but there is valuable information on life after Menopause, how to age well and making the most of this Magnificent time of life.

During the conversation Rachel and I discussed:

• Mindset – Transforming your Middle Years, Midlife & Beyond
• Positive Post Menopause – looking forward to a magnificent life
• Rachel’s top 5 strengths
• Life can be Magnificent – it’s your life
• The ‘Whale’ Story – coming into our leadership phase.
• Life is a Cake – why menopause should only be a couple of slices of our midlife cake

Connect with Rachel

Email: [email protected] 

Website: magnificentmidlife.com

Midlife Mentoring | Membership Program | Resources 

My book: Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond

My podcast: Magnificent Midlife

I’d love to hear your thoughts and comments on your experience of Menopause.

Sue Loncaric
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Menopause is a hot topic at the moment and it is great to see that women are starting to speak out about their experiences. There is so much more information and resources than when I went through this transition in life.

In this episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, my guest is Rachel Lankester, founder of Magnificent Midlife and author of Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause & Beyond.

I recently read, Rachel’s book and wished that she had written it when I was experiencing perimenopause. Her book is a combination of her story plus extensive research, Rachel has undertaken to provide the reader with practical and easy to understand advice on coping with the big ‘M’.

The good news is that the transformation from pre to post menopause can be an exciting time of life, despite the hot flushes & mood swings and loss of libido.

Rachel’s book is not just for women in perimenopause but there is valuable information on life after Menopause, how to age well and making the most of this Magnificent time of life.

During the conversation Rachel and I discussed:

• Her experience of a diagnosis of menopause at the age of 41
• Overcoming the negativity and cultural attitudes to menopause and aging.
• Messaging matters
• The importance of being informed and staying curious- not just you but your partner
• Natural ways to live with menopause
• Sex and Relationships
• Mindset
• Rachel’s top 5 strengths

Connect with Rachel
Email: [email protected] 

Website: magnificentmidlife.com

Midlife Mentoring | Membership Program | Resources 

My book: Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond

My podcast: Magnificent Midlife

I’d love to hear your thoughts and comments on your experience of Menopause.

Sue Loncaric
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In Episode 1 of Season 4, of the Women Living Well After 50 podcast, my guest was Sally Thibault, the Founder and Creator of the Stronger Leaner Lighter online membership program designed to help women in their 50’s and 60’s to transform their lives, to feel stronger, leaner and lighter in the journey to ageing well.

During our conversation we discussed the first 5 principles of Sally’s 10 Principles of Wellness which are the keys to ageing well and looking younger. Sally has a wealth of experience and information to share and I was reluctant to end the interview. I decided to make this episode into two so we could discuss each point in more detail.

In this second episode we will cover principles 6 -10.

Link to Sally’s Top 10 Secrets to Staying Younger Series

10 Things You Need To Know About Staying Young

Sally Thibault - Stronger, Leaner, Lighter

With a successful four-decade career in fitness, wellness, business, marketing and media, Sally Thibault is an experienced Keynote speaker, Wellness & Accountability Coach, Professional Counsellor, Author, EFT Specialist and media commentator. 

She is the author of three books: 

• The Amazon best-selling - David’s Gift, the story of her family’s journey following her son's diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome. 
• Tapping to Reclaim You – How to Reignite your Passion, Power and Purpose in 30 days 
• Stronger, Leaner & Lighter - The Intuitive Anti-Aging Wellness Guide for Women to be released in early 2023

Sally has been featured extensively in International and Australian media

She has been married to husband Gerry for over 40 years and together they have raised three children, David now 36, Alissa 34 and Caitlin 28. While Sally and Gerry live on the Gold Coast in Australia, their three children, who all have dual Canadian/Australian Citizenship, all currently live and work in Canada.

Connect with Sally

www.strongerleanerlighter.com

www.facebook.com/sallythibault

www.instagram.com/sallythibault

 [email protected]  

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In the latest episode of the Women Living Well After 50 podcast, my guest is Sally Thibault, the Founder and Creator of the Stronger Leaner Lighter online membership program designed to help women in their 50’s and 60’s to transform their lives, to feel stronger, leaner and lighter in the journey to ageing well.

During our conversation we discussed Sally’s 10 Principles of Wellness which are the keys to ageing well and looking younger. Sally has a wealth of experience and information to share and I was reluctant to end the interview. I decided to make this episode into two so we could discuss each point in more detail. The first episode covers the first 5 principles and the second episode will cover principles 6 -10.

Link to Sally’s Top 10 Secrets to Staying Younger Series

10 Things You Need To Know About Staying Young

With a successful four-decade career in fitness, wellness, business, marketing and media, Sally Thibault is an experienced Keynote speaker, Wellness & Accountability Coach, Professional Counsellor, Author, EFT Specialist and media commentator. 

She is the author of three books: 

• The Amazon best-selling – David’s Gift, the story of her family’s journey following her son’s diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome. 
• Tapping to Reclaim You – How to Reignite your Passion, Power and Purpose in 30 days 
• Stronger, Leaner & Lighter – The Intuitive Anti-Aging Wellness Guide for Women to be released in early 2023

Sally has been featured extensively in International and Australian media

She has been married to husband Gerry for over 40 years and together they have raised three children, David now 36, Alissa 34 and Caitlin 28. While Sally and Gerry live on the Gold Coast in Australia, their three children, who all have dual Canadian/Australian Citizenship, all currently live and work in Canada.

Connect with Sally

www.strongerleanerlighter.com

www.facebook.com/sallythibault

www.instagram.com/sallythibault

 [email protected]  

Sue Loncaric
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I’ve been doing a health and wellness challenge with some friends and we have been documenting our progress. We have realised that being focused on certain aspects of our health each week has made us more mindful of how we are looking after ourselves. We have documented what exercise we have done and the time exercising, what we are eating, what we are doing for ‘time out’, how much water we are drinking. We then check in with each other and share our highs and lows for the week – no judgement.

For this week’s episode I’m sharing my 3 ‘A’s to maintaining a Health & Wellness Routine for Life.

We all know that we need to do certain things to stay healthy and fit enough to enjoy life and also maintain independence as we age. We need to be able to cope with daily living and now that the world has opened up many are making travel plans. But will you be fit enough to do all that you want to do?

It’s simple really – the hardest part is making the commitment and getting started.

Sue Loncaric
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My guest today on the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast is Deb Johnstone from Reinventing Midlife.

In this episode we discuss:

• Deb shares her story including two 'reinventions' in her late 40s and 50s
• Midlife crisis or transition?
• The roles we have identified with - what happens when they change?
• Taking time to plan your transition
• The importance of having support - identifying your cheerleaders
• Listening to your inner voice 
• Your choices
• The Women Reinventing Midlife Summits (the next one launches 25th July 2022)  https://womenreinventingmidlife.net/

Connect with Deb

Website: https://womenreinventingmidlife.com/

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In today's episode i'm discussing 10 ways we can start Thriving in Midlife & Beyond.

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