Podcast
Freaking Out at 50
Hosted by Tanya Williams · EN
I'm Tanya, a 50 something Aussie woman is trying to deal with a mid-life identity crisis as I navigate all the changes in life that happen after 50 including pre-menopause, career shifts, retirement planning, and changes in mind & body.
If you're feeling like you aren't sure how to deal with this 3rd phase of life, then join me on my journey as I talk to experts and fellow 50 somethings to try and figure all this sh*t out.
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Freaking out at 50 Season 2 is coming
Sep 2300:01:52Tap to summarizeDo you have a story to share? Have you reimagined life after 50, made changes in career or lifestyle that you didn’t expect and your life now looks a lot different to what it used to. Did getting older play a part in that? If that sounds like you then please email me as I am looking for a real women who have gone through a change in career or lifestyle after 50. Please email me at tanya@digitalconversations.com.au and include your details, location and a summary of your story.
Transcribe →Shout outs and out takes
Feb 8, 202500:05:43Tap to summarizeI 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....
Transcribe →Taking a Grown Ups Gap Year
Feb 1, 202500:36:00Tap to summarizeThe 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 herehttps://www.moniquevantulder.com/
Transcribe →How to take a holistic approach to retirement
Jan 25, 202500:45:40Tap to summarizeThis 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.comhttps://wheelofretirement.scoreapp.com/
Transcribe →How to make our aging skin sparkle
Jan 18, 202500:38:20Tap to summarizeIn 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 hereMelissa 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 Lifeor search for her on LinkedIn: Melissa Di Mieri
Transcribe →How to save for retirement, starting now
Jan 11, 202500:46:36Tap to summarizeThis 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 PartnersAmanda 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/
Transcribe →Are these aches and pains due to menopause or something else?
Jan 4, 202500:40:08Tap to summarizeI 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 MELANIEMelanie 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.
Transcribe →Are we just burnt out?
Dec 28, 202400:32:19Tap to summarizeIt 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 | FacebookHer book: Donna Groves - AuthorSenate Enquiry: Issues related to menopause and perimenopause – Parliament of Australia (aph.gov.au)
Transcribe →Dressing the part in our 50’s– defining our style
Dec 21, 202400:43:57Tap to summarizeIn 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 guestNikki 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 employsFind Nikki here: https://www.stylingyou.com.au/ and here https://stylingyoushop.com.au/.
Transcribe →Did Anyone Die - a gal pal chat with my 50 something friends
Dec 14, 202400:51:43Tap to summarizeThis 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.
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