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August 14, 2024 29 mins

With a new book about the women who inspire her to live a full life, NY Times best-selling author Melinda Blau talks with host Nancy Peckenham about unique women who come to life on the pages of The Wisdom Whisperers. She also introduces us to two of these women by reading passages from her newly-released book.

Author Kathleen Murphy, an essay writer from Utah, then reads her story about how she overcame fear of aging by making a list of her fears, then poking holes in each of them.

The episode ends with a reading by Mark Tulin, a writer and poet, who shares his contentment with life in his late 60s and his firm belief that he never wants to be young again.

You can order The Wisdom Whisperers on Amazon and learn more about Melinda at her website www.melindablau.com

Read more of Kathleen Murphy’s work on Medium by visiting her profile page here.

Mark Tulin’s writing is published on Medium as well. Visit his profile page here.

And check out more great essays about the latter half of life at Medium.com/crows-feet or visit www.crowsfeetlifeasweage.com.

Music in this episode includes Palms Down from Blue Dot Sessions, ceton from Pixabay, and Roman Senyk from Pixabay.

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