<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" version="2.0"><channel><title>Flourish After Fifty Podcast</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Supporting women to navigate career and life transitions with curiosity, confidence and clarity. Because you deserve to step into your next chapter with the joy and freedom that comes from living more fully on your terms. Hosted by transitions coach and facilitator, Sue West.</p>]]></description><link>https://podcastle.ai/show/flourish-after-fifty-ElPMgLox</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:26:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/LCaFx5Su.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:19:51 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2025 Flourish After Fifty]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement]]></category><itunes:author>Flourish After Fifty</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Supporting women to navigate career and life transitions with curiosity, confidence and clarity. Because you deserve to step into your next chapter with the joy and freedom that comes from living more fully on your terms. Hosted by transitions coach and facilitator, Sue West.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Flourish After Fifty</itunes:name><itunes:email>suewest3071@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/logos/3927b8b3-1690-416b-bbb2-2a5863b129a6.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[13. Jane Moffett - "Redefining Retirement: On Your Terms"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Sue talks with coach and author Jane Moffett about her book <i>What Next? The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Redefining Retirement</i>, exploring how professional women can design life beyond traditional work on their own terms—blending purpose, identity, money realities, and joy.</p><p></p><p>They discuss why the word “retirement” feels so wrong for many women today, what Jane’s research with women in their 50s–70s reveals about timing and choice, and how real-life stories can help you see what’s possible for your own “what next.”</p><p></p><p>If you’re anywhere between “I’m never retiring” and “I have no idea what comes after this job,” this conversation will help you replace anxiety with curiosity, courage, and practical inspiration.</p><p></p><p><b>Key topics:</b></p><ul><li>Redefining retirement for women over 50</li><li>The six-step process for designing your future</li><li>The importance of identity, purpose, and connection</li><li>Challenging traditional retirement stereotypes</li><li>The role of mindset and community in transition</li><li>Intergenerational relationships</li></ul><p></p><p>Sue's guest in this episode is Jane Moffett, author and coach.</p><p><b>Website</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.kangaroocoaching.net" target="_blank">http://www.kangaroocoaching.net</a></p><p>Jane’s book and book club notes are available here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kangaroocoaching.net/from-retired-to-redefined" target="_blank">https://kangaroocoaching.net/from-retired-to-redefined</a></p><p><b>LinkedIn</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-moffett-11295826" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com/in/jane-moffett-11295826</a></p><p></p><p><b>A message from Sue:</b></p><p>This month, the <b>Life On Your Terms</b> program is starting on 21st April, 2026. It’s a six-week program for women who know it’s time for something to shift. Guided conversations help you define what matters to you and map out an actionable ‘Navigation Plan’ for your next chapter.</p><p><b>Find out more here</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/life-on-your-terms-program" target="_blank">https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/life-on-your-terms-program</a></p><p></p><p><b>Get in touch</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/contact-us" target="_blank">https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/contact-us</a></p><p><b>Sign up for weekly insights and bite-sized advice: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank">http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter</a></p><p>️</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cdeaa491-a29f-4255-a0fa-cd872239958e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:45:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="55075465" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/6cbe6347a08c850c5ed6cdc49434ef2770a291b8630a3fa95290771ffad3031f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjZGVhYTQ5MS1hMjlmLTQyNTUtYTBmYS1jZDg3MjIzOTk1OGUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljODhkN2EzMWU4ZDZlMDQ4MDBlNWNkL3N1ZS13ZXN0cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTI5X180LTI0LTU4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3"/><podcast:transcript type="text/plain" url="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/cdeaa491-a29f-4255-a0fa-cd872239958e/transcripts.txt"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Sue talks with coach and author Jane Moffett about her book &lt;i&gt;What Next? The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Redefining Retirement&lt;/i&gt;, exploring how professional women can design life beyond traditional work on their own terms—blending purpose, identity, money realities, and joy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They discuss why the word “retirement” feels so wrong for many women today, what Jane’s research with women in their 50s–70s reveals about timing and choice, and how real-life stories can help you see what’s possible for your own “what next.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re anywhere between “I’m never retiring” and “I have no idea what comes after this job,” this conversation will help you replace anxiety with curiosity, courage, and practical inspiration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key topics:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Redefining retirement for women over 50&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The six-step process for designing your future&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of identity, purpose, and connection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenging traditional retirement stereotypes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of mindset and community in transition&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Intergenerational relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sue's guest in this episode is Jane Moffett, author and coach.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.kangaroocoaching.net" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.kangaroocoaching.net&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jane’s book and book club notes are available here: &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kangaroocoaching.net/from-retired-to-redefined" target="_blank"&gt;https://kangaroocoaching.net/from-retired-to-redefined&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-moffett-11295826" target="_blank"&gt;www.linkedin.com/in/jane-moffett-11295826&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;A message from Sue:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This month, the &lt;b&gt;Life On Your Terms&lt;/b&gt; program is starting on 21st April, 2026. It’s a six-week program for women who know it’s time for something to shift. Guided conversations help you define what matters to you and map out an actionable ‘Navigation Plan’ for your next chapter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find out more here&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/life-on-your-terms-program" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/life-on-your-terms-program&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get in touch&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/contact-us" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/contact-us&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sign up for weekly insights and bite-sized advice: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;️&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:38:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/cdeaa491-a29f-4255-a0fa-cd872239958e/images/c164457a-cc30-4308-8a13-579417bab2e0.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:title>13. Jane Moffett - "Redefining Retirement: On Your Terms"</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[12. Kim Payne - "Having The Courage To Turn Your 'Someday' into Today" ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Most of us have a someday list. A version of ourselves we keep putting off until we feel more ready, more confident, or just a little less afraid. Kim Payne has spent years listening to women’s stories of change and learning what happens when women stop waiting for someday — and choose to act with courage instead.</p><p>In this special crossover episode — published on both the Flourish After Fifty and Courageous ME podcast feeds — I turn the microphone around. After more than 140 episodes of being the interviewer, Kim steps into the guest chair and shares her own story with raw honesty and warmth.</p><p></p><p>This is a conversation that sits right at the very intersection of courage, midlife, and what it means to write your next chapter on your terms. Grab your metaphorical pink ‘pom pom’.  This one's worth celebrating.</p><p> </p><p>My guest in this episode was:</p><p><b>Kim Payne, keynote speaker, business mentor, podcast host and author: </b></p><p><b>LinkedIn:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimpayne9rok/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimpayne9rok/</a></p><p><b>Website:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kimpayne.com.au/" target="_blank">https://kimpayne.com.au/</a></p><p><b>Courageous Me podcast:  </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/courageous-me/id1689742406" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/courageous-me/id1689742406</a></p><p></p><p><b>The Courageous ME podcast episode featuring me</b>, <b>Sue West</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/54-the-power-of-reinvention-to-flourish-in-mid-life/id1689742406?i=1000657153376" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/54-the-power-of-reinvention-to-flourish-in-mid-life/id1689742406?i=1000657153376</a></p><p></p><p><b>Book:</b> Courageous Me: The Courage to Turn Someday into Today: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kimpayne.com.au/book" target="_blank">https://kimpayne.com.au/book</a></p><p></p><p><b>A message from Sue</b></p><p></p><p>I support women over fifty who feel stuck and ready for what’s next to rediscover who they are, clarify their next chapter, and create a life that truly feels like their own.</p><p></p><p>If you’re looking for support, you can work with me through:</p><p></p><p><b>Coaching:</b> for women who want one‑on‑one support to go deep on a specific crossroads and move from feeling stuck to taking clear, confident action.</p><p></p><p><b>Life On Your Terms:</b> a six‑week small‑group program for women who know something needs to change and are ready to map out what comes next.</p><p></p><p><b>The Flourish After Fifty Circle:</b> a monthly online discussion group for women who love big ideas and want thoughtful, nourishing conversations as they navigate this stage of life.</p><p></p><p>Find out more here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/" target="_blank">https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/</a></p><p></p><p>Sign up for weekly insights and bite-sized advice: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank">https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6dc427d3-1b62-4721-a2e9-42993e615108</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="88197268" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/89c9991bb4f560f6b49aca11da0afa2ff4fb4cdfefc8aa869a1f476e13e4c6b8/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZGM0MjdkMy0xYjYyLTQ3MjEtYTJlOS00Mjk5M2U2MTUxMDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliOTAyZjVmYWI2MzNiOThmMTExZGQ0L3N1ZS13ZXN0cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTE3X184LTI5LTU3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3"/><podcast:transcript type="text/plain" url="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/6dc427d3-1b62-4721-a2e9-42993e615108/transcripts.txt"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Most of us have a someday list. A version of ourselves we keep putting off until we feel more ready, more confident, or just a little less afraid. Kim Payne has spent years listening to women’s stories of change and learning what happens when women stop waiting for someday — and choose to act with courage instead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this special crossover episode — published on both the Flourish After Fifty and Courageous ME podcast feeds — I turn the microphone around. After more than 140 episodes of being the interviewer, Kim steps into the guest chair and shares her own story with raw honesty and warmth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a conversation that sits right at the very intersection of courage, midlife, and what it means to write your next chapter on your terms. Grab your metaphorical pink ‘pom pom’.  This one's worth celebrating.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My guest in this episode was:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Kim Payne, keynote speaker, business mentor, podcast host and author: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;LinkedIn:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimpayne9rok/" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimpayne9rok/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kimpayne.com.au/" target="_blank"&gt;https://kimpayne.com.au/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Courageous Me podcast:  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/courageous-me/id1689742406" target="_blank"&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/courageous-me/id1689742406&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Courageous ME podcast episode featuring me&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;Sue West&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/54-the-power-of-reinvention-to-flourish-in-mid-life/id1689742406?i=1000657153376" target="_blank"&gt;https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/54-the-power-of-reinvention-to-flourish-in-mid-life/id1689742406?i=1000657153376&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Book:&lt;/b&gt; Courageous Me: The Courage to Turn Someday into Today: &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kimpayne.com.au/book" target="_blank"&gt;https://kimpayne.com.au/book&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;A message from Sue&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I support women over fifty who feel stuck and ready for what’s next to rediscover who they are, clarify their next chapter, and create a life that truly feels like their own.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re looking for support, you can work with me through:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Coaching:&lt;/b&gt; for women who want one‑on‑one support to go deep on a specific crossroads and move from feeling stuck to taking clear, confident action.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Life On Your Terms:&lt;/b&gt; a six‑week small‑group program for women who know something needs to change and are ready to map out what comes next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Flourish After Fifty Circle:&lt;/b&gt; a monthly online discussion group for women who love big ideas and want thoughtful, nourishing conversations as they navigate this stage of life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out more here: &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for weekly insights and bite-sized advice: &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:01:15</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/logos/3927b8b3-1690-416b-bbb2-2a5863b129a6.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>12. Kim Payne - "Having The Courage To Turn Your 'Someday' into Today" </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[11. Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming: Transform Your Birthday into a Joyful Milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Explore how to transform your birthday into a meaningful, joyful milestone with Tamar Hurwitz‑Fleming, author of <i>How to Have a Happy Birthday</i>. She invites you to consciously design celebrations that reflect who you are now and who you’re becoming, rather than relying on old habits, expectations or other people’s plans, especially when you’re facing those big “0” birthdays like turning 50, 60 or 70. This conversation is rich with practical ideas, warm personal stories and fresh ways of thinking about aging, helping you claim your birthday as a powerful moment to honour yourself at any age.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode, we also discuss:</b></p><ul><li>The impact of early life experiences on birthday perceptions</li><li>Overcoming birthday anxiety and negative emotions</li><li>Using birthdays as a personal new year and reflection point.</li><li>Practical strategies for celebrating yourself, especially those ‘0’ birthdays after fifty.<p></p></li></ul><p>Sue's guest in this episode was: <b>Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming</b></p><p>Tamar’s <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tamartamar.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></p><p>‘How to Have a Happy Birthday’ (Book) - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://howtohaveahappybirthday.com/" target="_blank">https://howtohaveahappybirthday.com/</a></p><p>Find Tamar on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-hurwitz-fleming-a7885515/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p></p><p><b>A message from Sue:</b></p><p>I support women over fifty to navigate career and life changes. If you’re looking for support, you can work with me through:</p><ul><li><b>Coaching:</b> for women who want one-on-one support as you navigate change.</li><li><b>Life On Your Terms</b>: a six-week program for women who know it’s time for something to shift. Guided conversations help you define what matters to you and map out an actionable ‘Navigation Plan’ for your next chapter.</li><li>The <b>Flourish After Fifty Circle</b>: a monthly online discussion group that blends the best of a podcast club and a book club. It’s for women who want to explore big ideas, meaningful stories and real‑life transitions together.</li></ul><p>Find out more <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p></p><p>Sign up for weekly insights and bite size advice: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank">http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter</a></p><p></p><p>Get in touch: sue@flourishafterfifty.com.au</p><p>️</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fbc24fef-931b-45f7-a573-cc762220e6a6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:18:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="20259544" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/d82a03fec1dba4b942ae7952528b47b55b70b5a5b0ddf73dff1eec8715f3db94/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmYmMyNGZlZi05MzFiLTQ1ZjctYTU3My1jYzc2MjIyMGU2YTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhMGU1NGY2ZjY2NmJhNTk1YmY2NWRlL3N1ZS13ZXN0cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTI3X18xLTI5LTMubXAzIn0=.mp3"/><podcast:transcript type="text/plain" url="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/fbc24fef-931b-45f7-a573-cc762220e6a6/transcripts.txt"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Explore how to transform your birthday into a meaningful, joyful milestone with Tamar Hurwitz‑Fleming, author of &lt;i&gt;How to Have a Happy Birthday&lt;/i&gt;. She invites you to consciously design celebrations that reflect who you are now and who you’re becoming, rather than relying on old habits, expectations or other people’s plans, especially when you’re facing those big “0” birthdays like turning 50, 60 or 70. This conversation is rich with practical ideas, warm personal stories and fresh ways of thinking about aging, helping you claim your birthday as a powerful moment to honour yourself at any age.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode, we also discuss:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact of early life experiences on birthday perceptions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Overcoming birthday anxiety and negative emotions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Using birthdays as a personal new year and reflection point.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Practical strategies for celebrating yourself, especially those ‘0’ birthdays after fifty.&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sue's guest in this episode was: &lt;b&gt;Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tamar’s &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tamartamar.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;‘How to Have a Happy Birthday’ (Book) - &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://howtohaveahappybirthday.com/" target="_blank"&gt;https://howtohaveahappybirthday.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find Tamar on &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamar-hurwitz-fleming-a7885515/" target="_blank"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;A message from Sue:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I support women over fifty to navigate career and life changes. If you’re looking for support, you can work with me through:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Coaching:&lt;/b&gt; for women who want one-on-one support as you navigate change.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Life On Your Terms&lt;/b&gt;: a six-week program for women who know it’s time for something to shift. Guided conversations help you define what matters to you and map out an actionable ‘Navigation Plan’ for your next chapter.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The &lt;b&gt;Flourish After Fifty Circle&lt;/b&gt;: a monthly online discussion group that blends the best of a podcast club and a book club. It’s for women who want to explore big ideas, meaningful stories and real‑life transitions together.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find out more &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/" target="_blank"&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for weekly insights and bite size advice: &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch: sue@flourishafterfifty.com.au&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;️&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/fbc24fef-931b-45f7-a573-cc762220e6a6/images/7d19948e-3ac4-4953-9669-c1d01ac40c95.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>11. Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming: Transform Your Birthday into a Joyful Milestone</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[10. Lucy Owens - "Matching Your Style with the Woman You’re Becoming"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>As life shifts in midlife—through career changes, new chapters, changing bodies or the end of long relationships—it’s easy to find that your clothes no longer feel like <i>you</i>. In this episode of <b>Flourish After 50</b>, Sue West talks with personal stylist and Style Rises founder, Lucy Owens, about what it means to dress for the woman you’re becoming, not the one you used to be.</p><p></p><p>Lucy shares her own journey from corporate leadership in Melbourne to running a global styling business from Spain, and how style became a tool for confidence, presence and self‑expression rather than just “looking put together.” Together, she and Sue explore simple, compassionate ways to realign your style with who you are now—starting with a few words that describe how you want to show up and one small visible change that shifts how you feel in your own skin.</p><p></p><p><b>Also covered in this episode:</b></p><ul><li>How midlife transitions (career shifts, relationship changes, menopause) can leave your style out of sync with who you are now.</li></ul><ul><li>Why “I have nothing to wear” is often really “I don’t see myself in my clothes anymore.”</li><li>Simple starting points to realign your style.</li><li>How treating style as self‑expression and self‑respect can boost confidence, presence, and a sense of being truly seen after 50.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About Lucy Owens:</b></p><p>Lucy is a leading Personal Stylist and Image Consultant.  With a background in senior corporate roles, including luxury fashion and hospitality brands, Lucy intimately understands the challenges women face when it comes to dressing with both authenticity and authority. Through her proven framework, she helps clients develop a signature style that aligns with their personal brand, boosts their confidence, and supports their leadership presence, so they not only look like leaders but feel like leaders.</p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DjpuQxEoy-uf-sEh3bC0s0fMJ1Pkdkuv/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Bio</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.stylerises.com/copy-of-style-quiz-lead-magnet" target="_blank">Style Archetype Quiz</a></li><li>Website -www.stylerises.com</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.stylerises.com/mdsprogram" target="_blank">Million Dollar Style Program</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b>A note from Sue West, host of Flourish After Fifty and coach for women navigating career and life transitions.</b></p><p></p><p>What If You Could...<br />✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life?<br />✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day?<br />✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth?<br />✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling?<br />It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen.</p><p>Get in touch  <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank">http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au</a><br />Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you  <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank">http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7d0deb05-0732-4710-8a7e-e8a2dabc1064</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="60180628" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/a9cac7b5ae6f9860b29353df011540390f92b3868770060900f4574f7a6cf889/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3ZDBkZWIwNS0wNzMyLTQ3MTAtOGE3ZS1lOGEyZGFiYzEwNjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4MmVmMDc5YzViNDVhZThlOWQzODlkL3N1ZS13ZXN0cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTRfXzgtMi0zMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;As life shifts in midlife—through career changes, new chapters, changing bodies or the end of long relationships—it’s easy to find that your clothes no longer feel like &lt;i&gt;you&lt;/i&gt;. In this episode of &lt;b&gt;Flourish After 50&lt;/b&gt;, Sue West talks with personal stylist and Style Rises founder, Lucy Owens, about what it means to dress for the woman you’re becoming, not the one you used to be.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy shares her own journey from corporate leadership in Melbourne to running a global styling business from Spain, and how style became a tool for confidence, presence and self‑expression rather than just “looking put together.” Together, she and Sue explore simple, compassionate ways to realign your style with who you are now—starting with a few words that describe how you want to show up and one small visible change that shifts how you feel in your own skin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Also covered in this episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How midlife transitions (career shifts, relationship changes, menopause) can leave your style out of sync with who you are now.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “I have nothing to wear” is often really “I don’t see myself in my clothes anymore.”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple starting points to realign your style.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How treating style as self‑expression and self‑respect can boost confidence, presence, and a sense of being truly seen after 50.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About Lucy Owens:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lucy is a leading Personal Stylist and Image Consultant.  With a background in senior corporate roles, including luxury fashion and hospitality brands, Lucy intimately understands the challenges women face when it comes to dressing with both authenticity and authority. Through her proven framework, she helps clients develop a signature style that aligns with their personal brand, boosts their confidence, and supports their leadership presence, so they not only look like leaders but feel like leaders.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DjpuQxEoy-uf-sEh3bC0s0fMJ1Pkdkuv/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"&gt;Bio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.stylerises.com/copy-of-style-quiz-lead-magnet" target="_blank"&gt;Style Archetype Quiz&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website -www.stylerises.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.stylerises.com/mdsprogram" target="_blank"&gt;Million Dollar Style Program&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;A note from Sue West, host of Flourish After Fifty and coach for women navigating career and life transitions.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What If You Could...&lt;br /&gt;✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life?&lt;br /&gt;✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day?&lt;br /&gt;✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth?&lt;br /&gt;✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling?&lt;br /&gt;It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch  &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you  &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/7d0deb05-0732-4710-8a7e-e8a2dabc1064/images/63dd464f-b35d-46ed-a82b-d8050a3da396.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>10. Lucy Owens - "Matching Your Style with the Woman You’re Becoming"</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[9. Sarah Hopkins - "Navigating Friendship, Finding Connection"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I have an honest conversation about friendship with my friend Sarah Hopkins. We share the joys and challenges of making new friends in our fifties and sixties and explore how vulnerability, authenticity, and courage can open the door to deeper connections and lasting joy. We discuss finding new friends, strengthening existing friendships, and letting go when a friendship no longer serves us. It is a heartfelt reminder that meaningful friendships can flourish at any life stage.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode, we also discuss:</b></p><ul><li>The unnecessary shame associated with feeling lonely.</li><li>The ‘liking gap’ and how it can get in the way when you meet new people.</li><li>Mindsets that support friend-making.</li><li>Starting small can lead to significant social connections.</li><li>Trusting your instincts helps in finding the right friends.</li><li>Investing time and effort is crucial for nurturing friendships.</li></ul><p>___________________________________________________________</p><p><b>Guest: Sarah Hopkins</b></p><p>Find Sarah on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hopkins-9b4253100/" target="_blank">LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hopkins-9b4253100/</a></p><p></p><p><b>Resources</b></p><p>The book discussed in this episode is: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Just-Friends-influence-power-friendship-ebook/dp/B0CBLHH172" target="_blank">“Just Friends: On The Joy, Influence and Power of Friendship”</a> by Gyan Yankovich.</p><p></p><p><b>Sue’s Offerings Include</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://flourishafterfifty.squarespace.com/coaching" target="_blank">Private Coaching</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://flourishafterfifty.squarespace.com/life-on-your-terms-program" target="_blank">Life on Your Terms Program</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://flourishafterfifty.squarespace.com/life-beyond-work-program" target="_blank">Life Beyond Work Program</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Connect with Sue</b></p><p><b>Website:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/" target="_blank">https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/</a></p><p><b>LinkedIn:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-west-au/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-west-au/</a></p><p><b>Email:</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:sue@flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank">sue@flourishafterfifty.com.au</a></p><p><b>Sign up </b>for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank">http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c57a9e51-3a84-4a51-a291-d97aad2dd64b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="22792795" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/fc3c8428ba975302618bcbe55f8816b0125f8a1ff95f2af7290a733b6bec38fa/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjNTdhOWU1MS0zYTg0LTRhNTEtYTI5MS1kOTdhYWQyZGQ2NGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3MWE0ZTk0YzliNjA0NDE1YzBmMzczL3N1ZS13ZXN0cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTIyX181LTE3LTQ1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I have an honest conversation about friendship with my friend Sarah Hopkins. We share the joys and challenges of making new friends in our fifties and sixties and explore how vulnerability, authenticity, and courage can open the door to deeper connections and lasting joy. We discuss finding new friends, strengthening existing friendships, and letting go when a friendship no longer serves us. It is a heartfelt reminder that meaningful friendships can flourish at any life stage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode, we also discuss:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The unnecessary shame associated with feeling lonely.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The ‘liking gap’ and how it can get in the way when you meet new people.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mindsets that support friend-making.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Starting small can lead to significant social connections.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trusting your instincts helps in finding the right friends.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Investing time and effort is crucial for nurturing friendships.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;___________________________________________________________&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Guest: Sarah Hopkins&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find Sarah on &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hopkins-9b4253100/" target="_blank"&gt;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hopkins-9b4253100/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Resources&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The book discussed in this episode is: &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Just-Friends-influence-power-friendship-ebook/dp/B0CBLHH172" target="_blank"&gt;“Just Friends: On The Joy, Influence and Power of Friendship”&lt;/a&gt; by Gyan Yankovich.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sue’s Offerings Include&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://flourishafterfifty.squarespace.com/coaching" target="_blank"&gt;Private Coaching&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://flourishafterfifty.squarespace.com/life-on-your-terms-program" target="_blank"&gt;Life on Your Terms Program&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://flourishafterfifty.squarespace.com/life-beyond-work-program" target="_blank"&gt;Life Beyond Work Program&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Sue&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;LinkedIn:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-west-au/" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-west-au/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Email:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:sue@flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank"&gt;sue@flourishafterfifty.com.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sign up &lt;/b&gt;for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:47:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/c57a9e51-3a84-4a51-a291-d97aad2dd64b/images/2df44de3-4550-4d91-805a-86965b99c24c.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>9. Sarah Hopkins - "Navigating Friendship, Finding Connection"</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[8. Heather Cameron - "Never Underestimate A Woman"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Raised on a remote Australian farm, Heather Cameron has lived through droughts, domestic violence, and reinvention. Her bestselling trilogy 'Never Underestimate a Woman' tells a story of courage and transformation. Heather shares how she found her voice and reclaimed her power - and she's now helping other women do the same.</p><p></p><p>Guest: <b>Heather Cameron</b>, author of '<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Never-Underestimate-Woman-Part-3/dp/9811738270/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_2/358-7364649-5124338?pd_rd_w=kJkVe&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.1c6f9587-494b-47bd-8f5c-bac92bc069c7&amp;pf_rd_p=1c6f9587-494b-47bd-8f5c-bac92bc069c7&amp;pf_rd_r=Y9RHQZWHTA70VDG1X306&amp;pd_rd_wg=tcdrg&amp;pd_rd_r=cc3e10d0-8f81-45da-b1ed-1a495a98815f&amp;pd_rd_i=9811738270&amp;psc=1" target="_blank">Never Underestimate a Woman</a>'</p><p>Lower Lila Retreat <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.lowerlilaretreat.com.au" target="_blank">www.lowerlilaretreat.com.au</a></p><p></p><p>* * * * *</p><p>A note from Sue West, host of Flourish After Fifty.</p><p>What If You Could...</p><p>✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life?</p><p>✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day?</p><p>✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth?</p><p>✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling?</p><p></p><p>It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen.</p><p></p><p>Get in touch <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank">www.flourishafterfifty.com.au</a></p><p>Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank">www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">97423007-edb5-44bc-a4be-a7aff0aa8e62</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:48:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="12894894" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/fc40a9f765d74aebd78a985c5c1b38f1542370d671ad5053599d8bfa973c02f6/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NzQyMzAwNy1lZGI1LTQ0YmMtYTRiZS1hN2FmZjBhYThlNjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3MWY0MWRiMzk3ZGVlY2RlYThlNzdjL3N1ZS13ZXN0cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTIyX18xMC01NS00MS5tcDMifQ==.mp3"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Raised on a remote Australian farm, Heather Cameron has lived through droughts, domestic violence, and reinvention. Her bestselling trilogy 'Never Underestimate a Woman' tells a story of courage and transformation. Heather shares how she found her voice and reclaimed her power - and she's now helping other women do the same.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest: &lt;b&gt;Heather Cameron&lt;/b&gt;, author of '&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Never-Underestimate-Woman-Part-3/dp/9811738270/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_2/358-7364649-5124338?pd_rd_w=kJkVe&amp;amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.1c6f9587-494b-47bd-8f5c-bac92bc069c7&amp;amp;pf_rd_p=1c6f9587-494b-47bd-8f5c-bac92bc069c7&amp;amp;pf_rd_r=Y9RHQZWHTA70VDG1X306&amp;amp;pd_rd_wg=tcdrg&amp;amp;pd_rd_r=cc3e10d0-8f81-45da-b1ed-1a495a98815f&amp;amp;pd_rd_i=9811738270&amp;amp;psc=1" target="_blank"&gt;Never Underestimate a Woman&lt;/a&gt;'&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lower Lila Retreat &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.lowerlilaretreat.com.au" target="_blank"&gt;www.lowerlilaretreat.com.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* * * * *&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A note from Sue West, host of Flourish After Fifty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What If You Could...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank"&gt;www.flourishafterfifty.com.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank"&gt;www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/97423007-edb5-44bc-a4be-a7aff0aa8e62/images/c7fff0fd-2066-4eee-8092-77927e7bbc74.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>8. Heather Cameron - "Never Underestimate A Woman"</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[7. Joanna Maxwell - "What's Age Got To Do With It"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Ageism affects how others see us and how we see ourselves. Researcher and author Joanna Maxwell has spent years studying age beliefs and their impact on women’s work, confidence, and identity. In this conversation, she unpacks myths about ageing, internalised bias, and why it’s time to challenge the idea that life peaks before fifty.</p><p></p><p><b>Guest: Joanna Maxwell</b></p><p>Researcher and Author of 'Rethink Your Career In Your 40s, 50s and 60s'</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.joannamaxwell.com.au" target="_blank">www.joannamaxwell.com.au</a></p><p>Find Joanna on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannabmaxwell/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p></p><hr /><p></p><p>A note from <b>Sue West</b>, host of Flourish After Fifty.</p><p></p><p>What if you could…</p><p>✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life?</p><p>✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day?</p><p>✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth?</p><p>✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling?</p><p></p><p>It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen.</p><p></p><p>Get in touch <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank">www.flourishafterfifty.com.au</a></p><p></p><p>Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank">www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter</a><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9e0d0067-f61d-4496-a321-e2e934d482ca</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="13415880" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/41be89827a57b57786599ee996d8ee03bebb3bbfe4255281419e0f5ee08ab617/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5ZTBkMDA2Ny1mNjFkLTQ0OTYtYTMyMS1lMmU5MzRkNDgyY2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1ZGNjZTM4YzhkNWRiZmM0OTQ0NDZjL3N1ZS13ZXN0cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTdfXzQtMi01OS5tcDMifQ==.mp3"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Ageism affects how others see us and how we see ourselves. Researcher and author Joanna Maxwell has spent years studying age beliefs and their impact on women’s work, confidence, and identity. In this conversation, she unpacks myths about ageing, internalised bias, and why it’s time to challenge the idea that life peaks before fifty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Guest: Joanna Maxwell&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Researcher and Author of 'Rethink Your Career In Your 40s, 50s and 60s'&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.joannamaxwell.com.au" target="_blank"&gt;www.joannamaxwell.com.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find Joanna on &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannabmaxwell/" target="_blank"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A note from &lt;b&gt;Sue West&lt;/b&gt;, host of Flourish After Fifty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if you could…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank"&gt;www.flourishafterfifty.com.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank"&gt;www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/9e0d0067-f61d-4496-a321-e2e934d482ca/images/5b9a5ef1-47b6-4d12-b105-f74ca72741c9.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>7. Joanna Maxwell - "What's Age Got To Do With It"</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[6. Melissa Braden - "Redefining Life After a Big Career" ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this bonus episode, Melissa Braden shares what it was really like to walk away from a big public service career after twenty‑five years in senior roles. In her mid‑50s, she accepted an early retirement package and stepped into the unknown. Eighteen months on, she talks about the wobbles, the wins and the identity shift that followed – and how, beyond all of that, she has created more choice, deeper community and plenty of “me‑me time” in this new chapter.</p><p> </p><p>A note from Sue West, host of Flourish After Fifty.</p><p> </p><p>What If You Could…</p><p> </p><p>✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life?</p><p> </p><p>✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day?</p><p> </p><p>✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth?</p><p> </p><p>✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling?</p><p> </p><p>It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen. </p><p> </p><p>Get in touch</p><p> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank">www.flourishafterfifty.com.au</a></p><p> </p><p>Sign up for the Flourish After Fifty newsletter</p><p> </p><p>Weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you.</p><p> </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank">www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f3032fc5-d81b-43b6-be58-3787c5c1eee9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="17156197" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/bda71bd58da36875a12cf6de43f44b74c9ab21efe1c24031d09e19618b6de01a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmMzAzMmZjNS1kODFiLTQzYjYtYmU1OC0zNzg3YzVjMWVlZTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk0YjY1OGUwZmYwNDY0OTJiNDQxNmIwL3N1ZS13ZXN0cy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNS0xMi0yNF9fNS0xLTE4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this bonus episode, Melissa Braden shares what it was really like to walk away from a big public service career after twenty‑five years in senior roles. In her mid‑50s, she accepted an early retirement package and stepped into the unknown. Eighteen months on, she talks about the wobbles, the wins and the identity shift that followed – and how, beyond all of that, she has created more choice, deeper community and plenty of “me‑me time” in this new chapter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A note from Sue West, host of Flourish After Fifty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What If You Could…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank"&gt;www.flourishafterfifty.com.au&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for the Flourish After Fifty newsletter&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter" target="_blank"&gt;www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:35:44</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/f3032fc5-d81b-43b6-be58-3787c5c1eee9/images/baf576dc-fcda-4073-b794-e17237a79573.png"/><itunes:title>6. Melissa Braden - "Redefining Life After a Big Career" </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[3. Barbara Waxman - "The Power of Middlescence"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Longevity and life stage expert Barbara Waxman is on a mission to redefine midlife as a time of awakening, not decline. Inspired by teenage adolescence, she's coined the term 'middlescence' as a new life stage brimming with potential. From energy as medicine to longevity life plans, Barbara shows how to live your most vibrant years yet. </p><p></p><p>Guest: Barbara Waxman <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.barbarawaxman.com" target="_blank">www.barbarawaxman.com</a> </p><p>Take the Seven Lifestyle Levers Assessment <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.assessment.barbarawaxman.com" target="_blank">www.assessment.barbarawaxman.com</a> </p><p></p><p>* * * * * </p><p>A note from <b>Sue West</b>, host of Flourish After Fifty. </p><p></p><p>What If You Could… </p><p>✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life? </p><p>✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day? </p><p>✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth? </p><p>✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling? </p><p>It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen. </p><p></p><p>Get in touch <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank">www.flourishafterfifty.com.au</a> </p><p></p><p>Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9ca1b03d-df2d-4766-b1f4-f8e3952ba1f6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="33392475" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/a47950233b79fefd4adc30dde9b0bcc34ae2aab9ada6f140e37ddc990d8ea9ef/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNjllNDBmMC0yN2VmLTQ3YjYtYjYxMC0wOTc3Mjc5NGE4ZWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy81OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMvZXBpc29kZXMvMjY5ZTQwZjAtMjdlZi00N2I2LWI2MTAtMDk3NzI3OTRhOGVkL0VwaXNvZGUlMjAzJTIwQmFyYmFyYSUyMFdheG1hbiUyMEZJTkFMLm1wMyJ9.mp3"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Longevity and life stage expert Barbara Waxman is on a mission to redefine midlife as a time of awakening, not decline. Inspired by teenage adolescence, she's coined the term 'middlescence' as a new life stage brimming with potential. From energy as medicine to longevity life plans, Barbara shows how to live your most vibrant years yet. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest: Barbara Waxman &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.barbarawaxman.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.barbarawaxman.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take the Seven Lifestyle Levers Assessment &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.assessment.barbarawaxman.com" target="_blank"&gt;www.assessment.barbarawaxman.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* * * * * &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A note from &lt;b&gt;Sue West&lt;/b&gt;, host of Flourish After Fifty. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What If You Could… &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank"&gt;www.flourishafterfifty.com.au&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:34:46</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/imports/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/269e40f0-27ef-47b6-b610-09772794a8ed/flourish-after-fifty-podcast-artwork-final-png.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>3. Barbara Waxman - "The Power of Middlescence"</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[4. Kari Cardinale - "A Roadmap for Navigating Transitions"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, rethinking your career, or simply facing a season of change, life after fifty is full of pivotal moments. In this episode, Kari Cardinale of the Modern Elder Academy offers a roadmap for embracing what’s next with clarity and intention. She explains the idea of “transitional intelligence” or TQ, and shares empowering strategies so you can meet transitions with curiosity and actively design a future that excites you. </p><p></p><p>Guest: Kari Cardinale, The Modern Elder Academy </p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-cardinale/ Modern Elder Academy: https://www.meawisdom.com/ An Alternative to the “Midlife Crisis” (Chip Conley | TED) www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYDVJTPwGHE Measuring what makes life worthwhile (Chip Conley | TED) <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UROCz70tlMY" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=UROCz70tlMY</a> </p><p></p><p>* * * * * </p><p>A note from <b>Sue West</b>, host of Flourish After Fifty. </p><p></p><p>What If You Could… </p><p>✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life? </p><p>✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day? </p><p>✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth? </p><p>✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling? </p><p>It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen. </p><p></p><p>Get in touch <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank">www.flourishafterfifty.com.au</a> </p><p></p><p>Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d83bbf38-c1e2-491a-81f3-c6f6e9f7be06</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="52282558" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/ae30eab1f205914829ddc017253a99b35cdcacf72517325d9d4a7785fe52489d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhNjE5NjJlOS05M2Y3LTQ0YjEtOGI4YS1iNjk3ZTY2YmNjNDAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy81OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMvZXBpc29kZXMvYTYxOTYyZTktOTNmNy00NGIxLThiOGEtYjY5N2U2NmJjYzQwL0VwaXNvZGUlMjA0JTIwS2FyaSUyMENhcmRpbmFsZSUyMEpBTUVTJTIwUkVETy5tcDMifQ==.mp3"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, rethinking your career, or simply facing a season of change, life after fifty is full of pivotal moments. In this episode, Kari Cardinale of the Modern Elder Academy offers a roadmap for embracing what’s next with clarity and intention. She explains the idea of “transitional intelligence” or TQ, and shares empowering strategies so you can meet transitions with curiosity and actively design a future that excites you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest: Kari Cardinale, The Modern Elder Academy &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-cardinale/ Modern Elder Academy: https://www.meawisdom.com/ An Alternative to the “Midlife Crisis” (Chip Conley | TED) www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYDVJTPwGHE Measuring what makes life worthwhile (Chip Conley | TED) &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UROCz70tlMY" target="_blank"&gt;www.youtube.com/watch?v=UROCz70tlMY&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* * * * * &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A note from &lt;b&gt;Sue West&lt;/b&gt;, host of Flourish After Fifty. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What If You Could… &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank"&gt;www.flourishafterfifty.com.au&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:54:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/imports/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/a61962e9-93f7-44b1-8b8a-b697e66bcc40/flourish-after-fifty-podcast-artwork-final-png.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>4. Kari Cardinale - "A Roadmap for Navigating Transitions"</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[2. Hilary Harper - "Love Online After 50"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>After twenty years of marriage, ABC broadcaster Hilary Harper found herself single - and curious about dating again. Her hit ABC podcast Dated: Love Online After 50 explores what happens when midlife meets modern romance. Hilary talks candidly about fear, discovery, and finding love again, offering hope and humour for anyone thinking it might be “too late.” </p><p>Guest: Hilary Harper, ABC Radio National </p><p>"<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.qbd.com.au/love-matters-heartwarming-stories-of-finding-love-from-the-former-host-of-the-abc-radio-show-life-matters/hilary-harper/9780733344206/" target="_blank">Dated: Love Online After 50</a>" (ABC) </p><p>"Love Matters: Heartwarming stories of finding love<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.qbd.com.au/love-matters-heartwarming-stories-of-finding-love-from-the-former-host-of-the-abc-radio-show-life-matters/hilary-harper/9780733344206/" target="_blank"> </a>from the former host of the ABC radio show Life Matters" (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.qbd.com.au/love-matters-heartwarming-stories-of-finding-love-from-the-former-host-of-the-abc-radio-show-life-matters/hilary-harper/9780733344206/" target="_blank">Forthcoming book</a>) </p><p></p><p>* * * * * </p><p>A note from <b>Sue West,</b> host of Flourish After Fifty. </p><p></p><p>What If You Could… </p><p>✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life? </p><p>✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day? </p><p>✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth? </p><p>✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling? </p><p>It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen. </p><p></p><p>Get in touch <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank">www.flourishafterfifty.com.au</a> </p><p></p><p>Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5f8b5bb5-3720-4cbf-aa21-9302cefd1ca1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="48650911" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/2b049236f3e7387f2e540df68fb18b28538f161a8175a17e5ffccd1acb0ef31d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZDkxNmY3Zi04ODQ3LTRjOTItOWQzNS03YjMwZjgxNzY4YmYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy81OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMvZXBpc29kZXMvZWQ5MTZmN2YtODg0Ny00YzkyLTlkMzUtN2IzMGY4MTc2OGJmL0ZBNTAlMjBIaWxhcnklMjBIYXJwZXIlMjBGSU5BTC5tcDMifQ==.mp3"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;After twenty years of marriage, ABC broadcaster Hilary Harper found herself single - and curious about dating again. Her hit ABC podcast Dated: Love Online After 50 explores what happens when midlife meets modern romance. Hilary talks candidly about fear, discovery, and finding love again, offering hope and humour for anyone thinking it might be “too late.” &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest: Hilary Harper, ABC Radio National &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;"&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.qbd.com.au/love-matters-heartwarming-stories-of-finding-love-from-the-former-host-of-the-abc-radio-show-life-matters/hilary-harper/9780733344206/" target="_blank"&gt;Dated: Love Online After 50&lt;/a&gt;" (ABC) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;"Love Matters: Heartwarming stories of finding love&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.qbd.com.au/love-matters-heartwarming-stories-of-finding-love-from-the-former-host-of-the-abc-radio-show-life-matters/hilary-harper/9780733344206/" target="_blank"&gt; &lt;/a&gt;from the former host of the ABC radio show Life Matters" (&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.qbd.com.au/love-matters-heartwarming-stories-of-finding-love-from-the-former-host-of-the-abc-radio-show-life-matters/hilary-harper/9780733344206/" target="_blank"&gt;Forthcoming book&lt;/a&gt;) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* * * * * &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A note from &lt;b&gt;Sue West,&lt;/b&gt; host of Flourish After Fifty. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What If You Could… &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank"&gt;www.flourishafterfifty.com.au&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:50:40</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/imports/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/ed916f7f-8847-4c92-9d35-7b30f81768bf/flourish-after-fifty-podcast-artwork-jp-3-png.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>2. Hilary Harper - "Love Online After 50"</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailer: It's your time to flourish after fifty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you over 50 years of age and asking, "What do I want for myself now? Is there something more, beyond work, beyond family?" 

These days our years after 50 are not about winding down, they're about breaking out! Breaking out of limiting beliefs and habits, and embracing the road ahead as a time of reinvention. 

Let's start this journey together.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c521008d-b56a-4d1c-afb9-96a6fc4973d1</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 23:35:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="4261973" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/9a88ef3c92f5bb3e3df54b6f2775a81ca3cc19ce1ac14868b503b08b105bc9ba/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiOTUyN2JkOS0yOGZhLTRkYjctODBjZS0zZDdiMzRkM2FhNDgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy81OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMvZXBpc29kZXMvYjk1MjdiZDktMjhmYS00ZGI3LTgwY2UtM2Q3YjM0ZDNhYTQ4L0VwaXNvZGUlMjAwJTIwVGVhc2VyJTIwRklOQUwubXAzIn0=.mp3"/><itunes:summary>Are you over 50 years of age and asking, "What do I want for myself now? Is there something more, beyond work, beyond family?" 

These days our years after 50 are not about winding down, they're about breaking out! Breaking out of limiting beliefs and habits, and embracing the road ahead as a time of reinvention. 

Let's start this journey together.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:04:26</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/imports/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/b9527bd9-28fa-4db7-80ce-3d7b34d3aa48/flourish-after-fifty-podcast-artwork-jp-3-png.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:title>Trailer: It's your time to flourish after fifty</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[1. Bec Wilson - "Prime Time: Rewriting the Midlife Playbook"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Best-selling author and finance expert Bec Wilson calls midlife 'Prime Time'. It's a stage to reset, reimagine, and reclaim your power. Drawing on her bestselling book 'Prime Time: 27 Lessons for the New Midlife', Bec reveals how to master the six pillars of thriving after 45, from purpose and health to money and happiness. This is your invitation to make midlife your most epic chapter yet. </p><p></p><p>Guest: Bec Wilson <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.becwilson.net" target="_blank">www.becwilson.net</a> </p><p>Books by Bec Wilson "Prime Time" www.amazon.com.au/Prime-Time-lessons-new-midlife/dp/0733652212 "How to Have an Epic Retirement" www.amazon.com.au/How-Have-Epic-Retirement-Wilson/dp/0733649963 Follow Bec's Podcast www.open.spotify.com/show/52wJibb1mCJxpE9EH2rp5c * * * * * </p><p></p><p>A note from <b>Sue West,</b> host of Flourish After Fifty. </p><p></p><p>What If You Could… </p><p>✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life? </p><p>✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day? </p><p>✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth? </p><p>✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling? </p><p>It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen. </p><p></p><p>Get in touch <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank">www.flourishafterfifty.com.au</a> </p><p></p><p>Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletteru</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">79b31e5d-1ff8-45e5-a996-1648fcf9f07c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="41981118" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/caeb2b19cba78a9582fd5a75b80ad3d7ac36ab0b28346390c95937d59322b96b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzNzlkMTNkNS1kMDEzLTRkNzUtOTQ0Ny1mZDlkNDU4NWJiNTMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy81OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMvZXBpc29kZXMvMzc5ZDEzZDUtZDAxMy00ZDc1LTk0NDctZmQ5ZDQ1ODViYjUzL0VwaXNvZGUlMjAxJTIwQmVjJTIwV2lsc29uJTIwRklOQUwubXAzIn0=.mp3"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Best-selling author and finance expert Bec Wilson calls midlife 'Prime Time'. It's a stage to reset, reimagine, and reclaim your power. Drawing on her bestselling book 'Prime Time: 27 Lessons for the New Midlife', Bec reveals how to master the six pillars of thriving after 45, from purpose and health to money and happiness. This is your invitation to make midlife your most epic chapter yet. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest: Bec Wilson &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.becwilson.net" target="_blank"&gt;www.becwilson.net&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Books by Bec Wilson "Prime Time" www.amazon.com.au/Prime-Time-lessons-new-midlife/dp/0733652212 "How to Have an Epic Retirement" www.amazon.com.au/How-Have-Epic-Retirement-Wilson/dp/0733649963 Follow Bec's Podcast www.open.spotify.com/show/52wJibb1mCJxpE9EH2rp5c * * * * * &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A note from &lt;b&gt;Sue West,&lt;/b&gt; host of Flourish After Fifty. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What If You Could… &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank"&gt;www.flourishafterfifty.com.au&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletteru&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:43:43</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/imports/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/379d13d5-d013-4d75-9447-fd9d4585bb53/flourish-after-fifty-podcast-artwork-final-png.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>1. Bec Wilson - "Prime Time: Rewriting the Midlife Playbook"</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[5. Katie Allen: "A Bold Leap into Politics and a Regret‑Free Life"]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Dr Katie Allen has lived multiple remarkable careers, from pioneering medical research to serving in federal parliament. In this episode, she takes us inside the moment she tore up her CV and jumped off the cliff into politics, driven by a desire to have an even greater impact through her work. Now living with stage four cancer, she speaks candidly about why the risk was unequivocally worth it and calls on women over fifty to back themselves and pursue their ambitions, no regrets. </p><p></p><p>Guest: Dr Katie Allen, medical researcher and former Member of the Australian Parliament </p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-katie-allen/ Podcast - "<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5APS50KcO9TC31xqP3mnv7" target="_blank">An Apple a Week with Dr Katie Allen</a>" </p><p>_____________________________________________________</p><p>A note from <b>Sue West</b>, host of Flourish After Fifty. </p><p></p><p>What If You Could… </p><p>✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life? </p><p>✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day? </p><p>✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth? </p><p>✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling? </p><p>It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen. </p><p></p><p>Get in touch <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank">www.flourishafterfifty.com.au</a> </p><p></p><p>Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e25ad6e0-9456-46f4-bebc-59599c3ab64b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flourish After Fifty]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure length="35944237" type="audio/mpeg" url="https://api.riverside.fm/hosting-analytics/media/a2153cfaef6736fcdf1cfa3635781ec13c3257c05693f76c84d1d9ea41310022/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMGYyODQwOC0xYmNiLTQ5ZWEtOTYxMy1iODg5Y2I5MzhmZGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI1OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NzkzM2ZmOGQwYjg1NTM5YjRiMWQ0YTQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy81OWEzNzQ2OC02ZTY0LTQ2YWQtOTk3My0zNzNmNDY0OTM3ZmMvZXBpc29kZXMvZDBmMjg0MDgtMWJjYi00OWVhLTk2MTMtYjg4OWNiOTM4ZmRiL0thdGllIEFsbGVuIHY3X21peGRvd24ubXAzIn0=.mp3"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr Katie Allen has lived multiple remarkable careers, from pioneering medical research to serving in federal parliament. In this episode, she takes us inside the moment she tore up her CV and jumped off the cliff into politics, driven by a desire to have an even greater impact through her work. Now living with stage four cancer, she speaks candidly about why the risk was unequivocally worth it and calls on women over fifty to back themselves and pursue their ambitions, no regrets. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest: Dr Katie Allen, medical researcher and former Member of the Australian Parliament &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-katie-allen/ Podcast - "&lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5APS50KcO9TC31xqP3mnv7" target="_blank"&gt;An Apple a Week with Dr Katie Allen&lt;/a&gt;" &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;_____________________________________________________&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A note from &lt;b&gt;Sue West&lt;/b&gt;, host of Flourish After Fifty. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What If You Could… &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Feel clear about what matters most to you in this next stage of life? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Discover a renewed sense of purpose that excites you every day? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Build meaningful connections and a community that supports your growth? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔ Confidently take action toward creating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s all possible - and I’m here to help you make it happen. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch &lt;a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.flourishafterfifty.com.au" target="_blank"&gt;www.flourishafterfifty.com.au&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for weekly insights and advice for incredible women like you www.flourishafterfifty.com.au/newsletter&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:37:21</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.rs-prod.riverside.fm/media/imports/podcasts/59a37468-6e64-46ad-9973-373f464937fc/episodes/d0f28408-1bcb-49ea-9613-b889cb938fdb/flourish-after-fifty-podcast-artwork-final-png.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>5. 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