Ironing Out The Wrinkles with Ros McMaster

S1 Ep38. Embracing Impermanence: A Buddhist Journey through Death and Dying" with Ven. Lozang Tsultrim (Australian Buddhist Nun), from Karuna Hospice Service In this season finale episode of "Ironing out the Wrinkles", Ros McMaster and Cate Shaw speak with Tsultrim, an Australian Buddhist nun and counselor at Karuna Hospice Service in Brisbane, about the Buddhist philosophy of accep...

S1. Ep37 Stacey McCray - Starting Over at 50: Embracing Change, Finding Joy, and Building a New Life (mental health and self-care, community building, dating, and embracing aging). In this podcast episode, Ros and Cate talk with Stacey McCray, who shares her personal story of starting over in her early 50s. After leaving her successful career, her long-term marriage ended unexpectedly, and she vac...

S1. Ep36 Men's Emotional Health After Retirement: Exploring the Benefits of The Men's Shed Organization with Stephen Look" Relationship breakdown, retrenchment or early retirement from a job, loss of children following divorce, physical or mental illness…. These are just some of the problems that men may find difficult to deal with on their own.  Most older men in particular have grow...

S1. Ep35. Dismantling Ageism: A Manifesto Against Society's Last Acceptable Prejudice with Ashton Applewhite, Ageism Activist & Author | Embrace Aging, Combat Prejudice, and Foster Healthy Aging" Our guest Ashton Applewhite, an internationally recognized expert on ageism, joins us to discuss how ageism is a prevalent and costly issue affecting the physical and mental health of older p...

S1. Ep34. Understanding Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Causes, Treatments, and Expert Insights with Dr. Chris Gillespie" (incl. incontinence, constipation, and defecatory difficulties) This episode is a must-listen for anyone experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, and seeking to learn more about the condition, its causes, and potential treatments.  Dr Chris Gillespie, a specialist colorectal surge...

S1. Ep33. Pain and Perception: A Closer Look at Why We Hurt - Insights from Dr. Daniel Harvey on the book co-authored with Professor Lorimer Moseley For those of you who feel you can’t joyfully run towards older-hood because you’re suffering through chronic pain… we haven’t forgotten you… help is on the way. Today we’re joined by Pain Scientist Dr. Dan Harvie, to discuss the book  "Pain and P...

S1. PART 1 - Crime Prevention & Home Security for Older Persons with Sergeant Kimberly Richter Nth. Brisbane District Crime Prevention Unit The fear of crime can have a significant impact on the quality of life for older adults, so it's essential for them to recognise risky situations and take precautions to protect themselves and their property.  To help us help you in achieving this, tod...

S1. PART 2: Detecting and Preventing Elder Abuse: Insights from a Brisbane Nth Crime Prevention Unit with Sergeant Kimberly Richter Following Part 1 episode on Crime prevention and safety, Sergeant Kimberly joins us again to discuss the important issue of elder abuse and how to detect, prevent, and intervene in cases of abuse. Australian research suggests 1 in 6 older Australians experience some f...

S1. Ep31. SAVI: A Model for Emotional Well-Being in Adulthood" Today, with the help of or guest Susan Turk Charles, we’ll be discussing a fascinating model for understanding emotional well-being in older adults.  It’s called the Strength and Vulnerability Integration model (conveniently shortened to SAVI).  Susan, a Professor of Psychological Science,  and her team developed the SAVI model as...

Meet Gena Alston, a vibrant and dynamic woman who has spent over 30 years exploring the meaning of life. Gena shares her wisdom on aging graceIully, spirituality, and the importance of taking care of our bodies. Born and educated in England, Gena spent most of her early life in the theatrical world until a serious accident redirected her passion for ice skating. Now in her 70s and living in Brisba...

S1. Ep29. Moving Towards Healing: Tools for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression with Lee Heath, Founder of Mending Minds Counselling Service Welcome to this episode where we delve into the issues that lead to states of anxiety and depression and tools for moving towards healing using a system known as the 'Human Givens'. Our guest today is Lee Heath, the founder of Mending Minds, a counselin...

S1. Ep28. Suzanne Linkroum - Setting Healthy Boundaries with Adult Children: Breaking Free from the Enabling Trap Today Psychologist Suzanne Linkroum, Clinical Director for Waypoint Wellness Center in Maryland USA, is discussing the importance of setting healthy boundaries with adult children. It is natural for parents to want to help their adult children, but sometimes, good intentions can lead t...

S1. Ep27. Jade Cassar Pilates Instructor - the importance of stretching as we get older As we age, it's essential to keep fit, but many forms of exercise can be hard on our bodies. Pilates has become a popular exercise option for older adults looking to stay in shape while reducing the risk of injury. Pilates focuses on controlled breathing and quality of movement, making it an excellent choic...

S1. Ep26. The Reality of Retiring Without a Plan with Retirement Coach Pauline Field Retirement can be an exciting yet daunting transition for many, especially for women who may face unique challenges. In this episode, we chat with Pauline Field, a retirement coach who specializes in helping women navigate the transition into retirement. We discuss the definition of retirement, when is the right t...

S1. Ep25. Learning from Aboriginal Culture: The Importance of Elders and Community with Christine Luck Aboriginal culture is centered around respect for the land and its elders, who are viewed as knowledgekeepers and cultural authorities. In this episode, Aboriginal woman Christine Luck shares insights into the role of elders in the community and how they are important to family functioning. We ex...

S1. Ep24. Embracing Retirement: A Personal Story of Leaving Palliative Care and Living Life to the Fullest with Marg Buckley" The concept of aging is changing, in that being older is often now considered to be a time for rejuvenation. If one is to look up the word “Rejuvenation”, it means to have a renewed life, time to process, new energy, and add more vigor to something one values. But not...

S1. Ep23. Crafting a Fulfilling Retirement with Your Innate Strengths: Exploring the Fiksdal Strengths Process with Steve Fiksdal In this episode, we discuss how our innate strengths can give us the ability to craft a new direction for ourselves, especially after retirement. Our guest, Steve Fiksdal, lost significant vision at the age of 55, and after a 34-year spring break, he returned to college...

S1. Ep22. "Securing a Comfortable Retirement Lifestyle: Expert Financial Tips and Retirement Myth-Busting with Rachael Ooi" GENERAL ADVICE WARNING – The information presented by Rachael Ooi in this podcast is purely for discussion purposes only and is not the delivery of personal advice, therefore you must not act on it as such. Prior to acting on any information contained within, you sh...

S1. Ep21. Understanding Dementia: What It Is and What We Can Do About It - Dr Nikki-Ann Wilson NeuRA Dementia Studies According to recent statistics from Dementia Australia, dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia, and there are currently over 400,000 Australians living with the condition. With such alarming figures, it's understandable that many people fear developing demen...

S1. Ep20. Driving Miss Daisy: Providing Transportation and Support for the Elderly" (Aged Care Support Services) - Mark Maiden Lack of transportation is a top unfilled need for older adults, leading to missed appointments, delayed care, and poorer health outcomes. Driving Miss Daisy, with the motto "We are family when the family cannot be there," is a solution for elderly individual...

S1. Ep19. Dating Again After 50: Navigating the Modern Dating Landscape with Confidence and Clarity - Kim Dunlop the Dating Doctor As people are living longer, more and more older adults are finding themselves newly single and re-entering the dating world. However, the dating landscape is vastly different from the one they knew in their 20s and 30s. In this episode, we speak with Kim Dunlop, The D...

S1. Ep18. It's Not Over.... It's Just Beginning - Find Your Passion in the Second Half of Life with Author Rob Gerrand Join us in this episode as Rob Gerard shares his thoughts on aging well. You’ll be inspired to believe in yourself, and motivated to keep moving forward toward your own dreams. Now a well-established and highly regarded writer, editor, and publisher who lives in Melbourne,...

S1. Ep17. "Gather My Crew: Helping People to Help People During Tough Times" We talk to Nikki Lovell, CEO of Gather My Crew, a community initiative founded in Australia in 2016 by Dr. Susan Palmer. Gather My Crew aims to provide support for people in crisis, by helping members of your community to help you in times of need (such as those dealing with illness, injury, or hospitalization)....

S1. Ep16. Reframing Aging: Award-winning Journalist Kay McGrath on Living Longer and Better" In this episode, we speak with award-winning journalist and social campaigner Kay McGrath. Having spent years in the media spotlight, Kay is now keenly interested in the challenges of gracefully getting older and has joined the movement to reframe aging. In her own words, Kay shares that "We'...

S1. Ep15. The Importance of Estate Planning: Protecting Your Assets and Loved Ones with Kieran Hoare of Merthyr Law (Wills, Probate, Elder Abuse, POA) Description: Estate planning is often a topic people avoid because it deals with death and dying. However, having a plan in place is essential to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes and your loved ones are taken care of. In t...