Ageing Fearlessly Podcast

Passion and Purpose are very topical and relevant to living a fulfilling life, however having the courage to pivot is important to success. In this interview I speak with Angela Lucente who embraces these 3 P's and leads a very successful and fulfilling life. 

#passion #purpose #pivot #lifestyle #values #morals #family #mentors #business #fear #challenges #happiness #motivation #inspiration #mindset #truth #gratitude #love #selfbel...

A Guide to Eye Health and Ageing with Ophthalmologist Jenny Danks The health of our eyes should be a priority. As we age, we experience changes in our vision. Ophthalmologist Dr Jenny Danks shares detailed information on eye health and the importance of regular check-ups which may make the difference in preserving healthy vision. #eyehealth #eyecare #vision #optometry #eyes #eyedoctor #optometrist #ophthalmology #glasses #eye #eye...

In the1990's Peter Quarry was the resident Psychologist on Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton. Peter has had a prosperous career and like many of us at times his life has been challenging.

These days Peter is the author of "If I Were You" - A Psychologist Puts Himself on the Couch, a book designed to help the reader to review their life in 'era's', and to ask the right questions to help them gain valuable insights into their p...

Time and time again I encounter people who want to retire but are concerned how they will fill the hours spent working.  This is a big issue and finding that special something, that engages, motivates, and gives a sense of satisfaction is key to ‘Ageing Fearlessly’.

Rachel McLennan is the Co-Founder and CEO of People for Purpose. People for Purpose connects passionate, talented leaders to organisations delivering social and environ...

Gary McKay is a Viet Nam War Veteran. At 21, Gary was a platoon leader in  a tough war.   Gary shares graphic insights into the war in Vietnam and the battles his platoon engaged in. 

These days Gary is an author of 24 books, including one novel. He is also an historian and a guide with Battlefield Tours and has fallen in love with the country where he almost lost his life.

A gripping inteview. Thanks Gary for sharing your story.

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There is only one way to do life-"Your Way" No one else can do it like you.

Life sometimes presents situations that change our lives for ever. These events make us stop, think and pivot from what we are doing and take us in a direction that is foreign to us. We find ourselves as the saying goes “Thrown in the Deep End” we must then sink or swim.

Jan Latta had a life changing experience that took her on a new journey. One that has r...

Annie Wright's career in the music industry began in Sydney Australia in 1974 when she was just 19 years of age Anne, with RCA Records. Young and naive, Annie paved her way to becoming one of the most respected women in the industry, who kept her feet firmly planted on the ground whilst working with the greatest musical talents including ABBA, John Denver, Bruce Springsteen, and one of Australia's best female artists, Renee Geyer, ...

Marco Bordieri is an adventurer by nature. After leaving his homeland, Italy he was lured to Australia. It was here he fell in love. This is his story. 

#diving #underwater #marinelife #citizenscientist #viz #love #passion #purpose #photography #loveaffair #dive #diving #scubadiving #scuba #underwater #ocean #underwaterphotography #padi #sea #diver #scubadive #travel #scubadiver #underwaterworld #uwphotography #photography #freediv...

The most challenging race on the Australian Yachting Calendar is the 628 Nautical Mile sailing race, The Sydney to Hobart. It commences at 1pm every Boxing Day and is now in its 77th year. This race is fraught with danger, it is subject to all mother nature can muster. The conditions can be gruelling and extremely dangerous. In 1998 the race turned into a disaster with six lives lost. Dozens of die-hard sailors suffered injuries an...

Liam Carroll is the founder of The Tawny Frogmouth Magazine. He decided to create a magazine for the Northern Beaches, Sydney. Friends, family, and the local community, raised their eyebrows and questioned whether this was a clever idea. Their major concern was that in a digitalised world, that print had done its dash, that it was dead.

Liam, a strong-willed worldly person with a colourful career and experience in different industr...

Aminata Conteh-Biger’s life experience, does not define who she is today. Her idyllic childhood in Sierra Leone, West Africa was brought to an abrupt halt, when she was kidnapped, aged eighteen, during the 11-year civil war. She experienced sexual abuse and torment during captivity and spent months on the run with her kidnapper. After her release and returning to her family she was able to forgive this man and move on with her life...

'Intergenerational Emotional Trauma' does not have to define your future and rob you of the life you deserve and desire. You and only you, can break the cycle. Maryan Bova, shares her personal experience and expert knowledge on this subject.  She has seen it all, having come been a health professional with a long career in nursing and educating others so they can live the life they choose.  #intergenerationalemotionaltrauma #trauma...

Corinne McDevitt, founder of Training Lab, sheds light on the benefits of Emotional Assertiveness Training, including the important role of fear, anger, sadness and happiness in our lives. She also shares some of the success stories that have come from the trainings she offers.

#assertive #assertiveness #assertivecommunication #assertivenessskills  #emotionalwellness #communicationskills #communicationstyles #happy #happiness #sadn...

Dying is a subject that many of us skirt around, however it is one of those important conversations and there is a lot you do need to know, even if you are a healthy fit person.

Dee Dee The Die Right Diva is an expert when it comes to this very sensitive topic  and shares some valuable information. No matter what your age (well perhaps over 18) you need to know. 

#mourning #griefrecovery #griefawareness #lossofalovedone #griefsucks...

Dr Tony Bernard from the Northern Beaches, Sydney Australia, discusses his recently published book, The Ghost Tattoo, a true story of his father, Henry Bernard’s life. Henry was a respected and hard working doctor on the Northern Beaches, from 1956 until 2002, however few of his patients, the local community or his family for that matter, knew anything of his tragic past. It wasn't until Henry saw the movie, Schindler's List, writt...

Brydie Wright is like many of us, feeling she has put her passion and purpose on hold, and taken the more conservative approach to life, working in roles that did not satisfy her true desire. Brydie chopped and changed careers to pay the mortgage and raise her family. Finally, Brydie has bitten the bullet and is forging her way towards, the career she always thought she would have "When She Grew Up". 

#career #purpose #passion #goa...

Melissa Pye has been part of the Australian start-up ecosystem over the past 8 years and is currently the UNSW Founders 10x Accelerator Program Manager. I asked Melissa what I thought was a simple question. What is the difference between a Start Up and a Business and what do you do if you have an idea for a business? Not so simple.  In this interview Melissa sheds light on this topic. #business #entrepreneur #marketing #success #br...

Gunter Swoboda, is a passionate psychologist with 30 years experience. He is the author of Making Good Men Great, Surfing The Wave of Masculinity. I asked Gunter "How Can Men Age Fearlessly"? In this podcast Gunter shares his knowledge and expertise.  #success #grateful #personalgrowth #growing #thrivewithme #ptsd #wellbeing #thriver #cptsd #empower #nevergiveup #lifestyle #mindfulness #striving #transformation#survivor #business #...

Dr Joanna Nell is not only a practising GP and an advocate for positive ageing, she is also a best selling author of 4 novels, including her most recent publication "The Tea Ladies of St Jude's Hospital". Joanna takes the listener on the journey to becoming an author and how being a GP helps her to be a better author and vice versa.  An uplifting interview. Thanks Jo 

#author #uplit #positiveageing #ageingfearlessly #GP #medicalpra...