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Manhattan in her heart, Canberra in her Life – Teresa Zarlenga Teresa Zarlenga has a special place in her heart for New York – she even refers to it as her lover. This is the place where she feels she belongs but, is still happy to live in Canberra and…love New Tork – Manhattan being her Island. Sponsors: Thanks to PrimeLife Partners **Disclaimer : This podcast is for informational and entertainme...

Nida's Lithuanian a devoted food blogger, writer and freelance journalist, shares her background and her expertise in Jewish cuisine. She's the wife of the Lithuanian Ambassador to Australia and has won the Gourmand International Cookbook Award in 2016 for Best Book of the Year 2015 for her work on "A Taste of Israel," which focuses on Jewish cuisine and hospitality. Nida is a very successful blog...

Today we're going to talk about Gaza's voices and behind the headlines. And it really is important. I was going to post this later on, but just seven minutes ago I got a message on Facebook from my friend Atty Sharaf, who is our guest today, and she said: "Today our beloved nephew Abdul was killed in Gaza. He was 21 years old. He was crushed by an aid truck while trying to get flour to feed his st...

Episode 24 Let’s Talk Turkey and Swim the Bosphorus with Dr Suzan Oniz Today we chat with Dr Suzan Oniz, a retired academic from Ankara, Turkey. Suzan has a wealth of experience and insights on life after 70. She's swum the Bosphorus a number of timesand now shares her unique perspectives on aging, culture, and life in Turkey. Sponsors: Thanks to PrimeLife Partners **Disclaimer : This podcast is f...

Episode 26 Flute for Thought - Notes for Memory – Dr Sally Walker Dr Sally Walker is a world-renowned Australian flautist currently serving as Senior Lecturer in Classical Performance (Woodwind) at the Australian National University (ANU). She's a versatile musician with expertise in both historical and modern flute playing. Sally shares her musical journey and in particular the music she has help...

All You Need is Love : Here, There and Everywhere with Jamie Hayes +Jessica & Zoe Jamie Hayes is touring Australia presenting his lecture series on the Beatles. He is a musical director with extensive experience leading UK festivals, musical conservatoires and opera companies. Jamie chats about how four humble Liverpool lads conquered the pop world and have left an incredible legacy. Their success...

Episode 24 Her Excellency Ms Dianela Pi By the time you hear this I will be in Uruguay with my sister. Uruguay is one of the most stable democracies in the world. .Former Ambassador of Uruguay Her Excellency Dianela Pi is a Uruguayan career diplomat. She generously chats about the relationship with Australia and Uruguay. Most Australians likely have limited knowledge about Uruguay, with some possi...

Ambassador of Uruguay, Her Excellency Dianela Pi is a Uruguayan career diplomat. She generously chats about the relationship with Australia and Uruguay. Most Australians likely have limited knowledge about Uruguay, with some possibly aware of its progressive politics, vibrant arts scene, and high standard of living. However, specific details about Uruguay's history, culture, and daily life may not...

In a world where conflict and division often dominate the headlines, it's more important than ever to take a step back and reflect on the importance of peace and acceptance. Dan Walker the musical director of the Canberra Choral Society chats about Karl Jenkins "The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace". This is a work that powerfully conveys the devastating consequences of war and the universal human ques...

Episode 22 Chewing the Fat with Hugh Mackay Canberra-based social psychologist and researcher, and the bestselling author of 22 books, including eight novels. His latest book, The Kindness Revolution, was published in 2021. Hugh Mackay has had a 60-year career in social research and was also a weekly newspaper columnist for over 25 years. He is currently an honorary professor in the Research Schoo...

Episode 21 Alzheimer’s – Reversible? Preventable? Julia Willoughby has been following the diet and protocol of the international neurologist Dr Dale Bredesen. Julia was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment - with symptoms of disorientation, memory loss and some confusion. This is a diagnosis that frequently develops into Alzheimer’s especially with the genes of APO4 of which Julia has 2. As Ju...

Barbara Slotemaker De Bruine Barbara is an incredible example of inspiration, motivation and contribution. A great squash player who has given much back to the squash community. Barbara was National Coaching Director from 1988 to 1992. She became Australian Coach of the Year in 1993 and was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from Squash Australia in 2010 for her services to squash over 50 yea...

Episode 19 It Takes Two To Tango We meet David Haines and Joy Donovan who share their love of tango dancing with us. Tango is a sensual partner dance originating from Argentina and Uruguay, characterized by strong movements, low centre of gravity, and improvisation. People enjoy tango for various reasons including: emotional expression; physical challenge; social connection; music and rhythm and t...

Episode 18 Engaging with Aging – Dr Anne Ring Anne Ring is an 80-year-old health sociologist who also has degrees in psychology and anthropology, and whose understanding of ageing matters comes from extensive experience both professionally and personally. Her PhD thesis in health sociology looked at 50 years of health, body image and ageing issues as they were presented in the popular media, and s...

After a whirlwind of careers and life adventures, Helen’s life path has led her to where her heart has always belonged - in and among nature's gardens. For Helen, gardens are a place of sanctuary. After years of reaffirming this in her own life, she’s wanted nothing more than to offer the gift of sanctuary, play and building biodiversity in the gardens of others. The peaceful act of observation te...

Episode 16 Knitting Nannas – Game on for Grannys Jos van der Moolen from Knitting Nannas shares how this group of engaged optimists is in action. Knitting Nannas is an international disorganisation where people come together to ensure that our land, air and water are preserved for our children and grandchildren. They sit, knit, plot, have a yarn and a cuppa, and bear witness to the war against the...

Myron Mykytiuch is our guest today as we discuss spirituality. Spirituality plays a vital role inn promoting over-all well-being, life satisfaction, and a sense of fulfillment. It helps us understand our place in the world giving a sense of direction and significance

Kristen Sutcliffe, senior audiologist and bassoonist with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra talks with us about the importance of hearing. Hearing is incredibly important as we age. It plays a crucial role in maintaining our cognitive function, social connections and overall quality of life. As we get older hearing loss can lead to isolation, depression and even an increased risk of dementia.

When we engage in intimate touch, oxytocin levels rise, enhancing feelings of trust, attachment, and connection between partners. This hormone is not only responsible for promoting emotional closeness but also contributes to physical and psychological health, including stress reduction and cardiovascular well-being. Anne and Lisa join me today to share some of their private life and concerns about...

Today we chat with Sue Aylen about siblings and the role they play. Siblings can be a tremendous support to one another and having healthy sibling relationships can be a real asset in life. Siblings often need to share the responsibility of caring for aging parents and help one another to navigate life's many storms. Similarly, the loss of a sibling can be overwhelmingly painful. Sponsors: Thanks...

Episode 9 The Accidental Farmer – Cultivating Resilience Today Barbara Hore shares a little of her extraordinary, death-defying life. Barbara certainly has the positive, no-nonsense, ‘get on with life’ attitude seen in many farmers. Her understated experience of being run over by a tractor is added to by her daughter Heather who shares this miracle of survival. Farm accidents are unfortunately com...

Episode 8 An Unconventional Union - Love Across the Ages We meet today a wonderful couple, Dr Eevon and Chris Stott. This couple, despite their age difference and relocating to another country, share how they stay connected in a loving relationship. We hear about their relocation experience, cultural adjustments, and secrets to maintaining physical and mental vitality despite their age difference....

Episode 7 Rightsizing YourLife – The Joy of Less Rightsizing your life, especially after 70, involves simplifying, streamlining, and focusing on what truly matters. Some of the steps are: Assess and Prioritize 1. Reflect on your values and goals; 2. Evaluate your living situation. Simplify and Declutter 1. Downsize your living space 2. Declutter your belongings. 3. Simplify your digital life. Focu...

It’s never easy to say goodbye to a beloved pet. The passing of a pet is like a family member. Our pets give us so much love and joy, but sadly their lives are shorter than ours. We can try and not think about it, but there will be a time when our pet’s pain and suffering comes to an end. Our guest, the compassionate vet, Dr Mila Kasby has worked as a small animal veterinarian for over 20 years. S...

Why is music important as we age? Music plays a vital role in the lives of older people, and research has shed light on its significance as we age. The Benefits of Music for Older Adults Cognitive Stimulation: Music has been shown to stimulate cognitive function, improving memory and language skills . Emotional Well-being: Music can alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness, promot...