In this captivating episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle sits down with the beloved Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver to explore her deeply personal journey and her new book, A Work in Progress. Sue opens up about the complexities of her life, from being adopted and always feeling a bit different to her experiences of resilience, rebellion, and self-discovery. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about ageing positively, embracing who you are and finding joy in lifeβs second act.
Key Insights:
ποΈNavigating Life as an Adoptee: Sue discusses how being adopted shaped her identity, making her feel different even though her family always loved and supported her. Her rebellious spirit helped her navigate the challenges of feeling othered and searching for belonging.
πThe Power of Connection: An almost unbelievable coincidence resulted in Sue finding her birth mother and revealed a family history steeped in the world of acting, bringing Sueβs life full circle. Introducing her birth mother to her adopted mother created a beautiful, extended family, underscoring the power of love and connection.
πEmbracing Midlife and Beyond: Sue shares her journey of questioning long-held beliefs, including her relationship with alcohol during the pandemic. By embracing curiosity and the three principles of mind, consciousness, and thought, she found freedom and trained as a therapist with a renewed sense of purpose.
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Episode Resources:
Sue Cleaver's New Book: A Work in Progress
Discover more about Sue's personal journey of resilience, self-discovery, and the profound moments that shaped her life. Available at all major bookstores and online retailers.
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Join us for this inspiring episode with Sue Cleaver, where we explore ageing positively and the power of embracing every chapter of life!
Sue Cleaver, Coronation Street, adoption, feeling different, rebelliousness, resilience, becoming a mother, working as a nanny, serendipitous meeting, birth mother, acting, belonging, othered, alcohol, pandemic, freedom, thoughts, beliefs, three principles, mind, consciousness, thought, joy, midlife
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