Smart Sassy Seniors

As mature women with many younger friends, Alice and Jen discuss generational differences and respect.

Alice and Jen know the secret to waking up refreshed starts the night before, and they're excited to share their routines that set them up for a great night's sleep.

Alice and Jen were thrilled to attend neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman's "The Brain Body Contract" presentation. In this episode, they're excited to share their insights and takeaways.

Alice has been using Jen's dry brush. What is a dry brush?  A dry brush basically helps remove dead skin cells and unclogs pores – leaving skin feeling softer and smoother. It's also used to help boost circulation and stimulate your lymphatic system. Join Alice and Jen as they talk all things skin brushing.

What's your preferred way of giving and receiving love? In this episode, Jen and Alice dive into the topic of love languages, discussing not only romantic relationships but also the dynamics of friendships. They explore how understanding and communicating in the way someone else needs can profoundly impact all kinds of relationships.

If you're dealing with bloating, gas, or any digestive discomfort, this podcast episode has got you covered! Join Jen and Alice as they dive into the importance of embracing 'your 30' - incorporating a diverse range of whole foods into your diet to nourish your microbiome. The microbiome consists of beneficial bacteria residing in your large intestine, playing a crucial role in your ov...

Alice shares her story about how she found herself on a path where she had lost hope, and how through her practices she regained her hope and instilled practices to keep her stubbornly optimistic.

Alice recently had someone ask her how grounding techniques work for someone with ADHD. In this episode, Alice and Jen explore how Jen, as a person with ADHD, has developed and refined her personal grounding practices.

Jen is working with Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin to help treat her prolapse. In this episode, Dr Sarah Mattin gets real with all of the treatments including acupuncture directly to the pelvic floor to help Jen’s prolapse. This very educational conversation shows the ways Jen is improving her prolapse.

In this episode, Jen talks to Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine Maz Roginski, about how working too hard and burning the candle at both ends can lead to ailments like Pelvic Floor Prolapse. Dr Maz shares some ways to help prevent and treat Pelvic Floor Prolapse.

Have you found yourself suddenly needing to go to the toilet, but before you get there, you’ve had a mishap? This is known as Urge Incontinence, which involves the sudden urge to empty and results in involuntary leakage of urine. In this episode, Jen chats with Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin about urge incontinence and what you can do to help reduce or stop this.

Many women have been suffering in silence for years and thinking it was normal. If you are finding that when you sneeze, other things are happening, then tune into this episode as Jen speaks to Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin about Pelvic Floor Prolapse.

Alice and Jen reflect on attending Paul McCartney's electrifying Queensland concert at age 81. In this episode, Alice and Jen talk about how vibrant his performance was and discuss how he is a true ambassador for aging with grace and energy.

Have you heard of Clinical Tapping? Alice has been busy studying Clinical Tapping. In this episode, Alice and Jen explore the practice of Clinical Tapping, a therapeutic technique involving rhythmic tapping on certain body points. They discuss the fundamentals of this method and its therapeutic effects. And, they reveal their top acupressure strategies for managing stress.

'The Obstacle Is The Way' is a famous quote by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. What does this mean? In this episode, Alice and Jen explore the idea that confronting barriers not only propels us forward but also shapes our path.

The Hero's Journey involves a hero who goes on an adventure, learns a lesson, and wins a victory with their newfound knowledge before turning home transformed. In this episode, Jen and Alice discuss the 'Hero's Journey' and the role it plays in finding freedom.

Jen shares how for most of her life she found herself wearing constant masks. In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about the importance of what it means to be 'free to be me'.

Over the last couple of years, we have seen an increase in people facing anxiety. In this episode, Jen and Alice discuss anxiety and techniques you can use to manage it naturally.

Numerous women are receiving ADHD diagnoses later in life, illuminating previously unexplained aspects of their experiences. In this episode, Jen and Alice discuss Jen's life with ADHD and explore how Alice navigates through life alongside someone with ADHD.

Woohoo! Smart Sassy Seniors is celebrating its first birthday. In this episode, Alice and Jen reflect on what it was like when they first started their podcast and talk about how much things change when you consistently practice.

Only 20% of our longevity is hereditary, emphasizing that a staggering 80% depends on our lifestyle choices. In this episode, Jen and Alice discuss how the power and control we have over these choices, significantly shape our long-term health.

Hindsight is great but useless. In this episode, Alice and Jen talk about how you process situations when they didn’t go as you wished and when you reflect you really did the best you could at that time with what you had.

Jen and Alice both had experiences where sugar was their vice and let's not get started on Jen and her condensed milk addictions! In this episode, Alice and Jen discuss how they live a balanced life around sugar and their cravings.

One day an army of grey-haired women may quietly take over the earth. In this episode, Alice and Jen discuss what this quote by Gloria Steinem means to them and their transition through life.

We face many times in our lives when someone's actions can trigger our emotions. In this episode, Alice and Jen explore Emotional Self Regulation which refers to a person's ability to manage their emotions and impulses.