While I am taking a break from the Podcast which will resume in 2024, I’m occasionally sharing some of the more popular episodes which you may have missed. Ageing Upwards – A mindfulness-based approach…

It’s time for the What’s On your Bookshelf? link up! I’m looking forward to you sharing what you’ve read at our monthly link up co-hosted with my friends Deb from Deb’s World, Donna from Retirement Reflections and Jo…

When was the last time you laughed out loud? Are we getting too serious as we age? I hope not! The world is not a happy place at the moment and it is easy…

We are off to Amsterdam, a Rhine River Cruise and a week in Milan and I’m excited! We haven’t travelled internationally since pre-pandemic so looking forward to discovering new places. Whilst I’m not taking…

Dopamine Dressing – bringing colour to my fashion world As I’m ageing I’m wearing brighter colours that lift my mood and look great. Gone are my ‘corporate’ clothes of black and grey. These are…

On Saturday we fly from Brisbane to Amsterdam and I’m in countdown mode and beyond excited for our Viking River Cruise and our independent travel. It will be our first River Cruise and we…

Happy Friday everyone! How is your week going? Have you been running around doing things for everyone and forgetting to take time for yourself? As women we have been programmed to be nurturers, supporters…

After some time I finally reintroduced our Home Restaurant Date nights. I had started earlier in the year but holidays and ill health interrupted my plans. I had been chatting with my son who…

Last week, Min from Write of the Middle launched her Wednesday Words & Whimsey a weekly link up. I love the word Whimsey. It is a light-hearted word, a word that makes you want…

It’s time for a new month and that means a new calendar from the Action for Happiness team. When was the last time you tried something new? November is all about trying new things.…

What’s Been On Your Calendar? October 2023. Well October zipped by in a blink, didn’t it? The Jacarandas are in full bloom and despite the purple carpet when these delicate blooms fall, they are…

Last Wednesday was the last blogging day for my friend and long time blogger Denyse Whelan. Each week, Denyse hosted Wednesday Words and Pics and I enjoyed the connection with the community of bloggers…

October is Menopause Awareness Month and the 18th was World Menopause Day. Although I’m taking a short break from making Podcast episodes, over the course of the 3 seasons, I interviewed some wonderful women to discuss…

It’s time for the What’s On your Bookshelf? link up! I’m looking forward to you sharing what you’ve read at our monthly link up co-hosted with my friends Deb from Deb’s World, Donna from Retirement Reflections and Jo…

October is Menopause Awareness Month and the 18th was World Menopause Day. Although I’m taking a short break from making Podcast episodes, over the course of the 3 seasons, I interviewed some wonderful women…

Today is an unhappy day as we link up for the last time to Denyse’ Words and Pics hosted by the lovely Denyse Whelan. Denyse has decided to retire from the blogging world, but…

Menopause and Body Image two topics that are the bane of most women’s lives. October is Menopause Awareness Month and whilst I am now in Post Menopause that doesn’t mean I don’t remember, or…

My recipe for Bruschetta with Olives & Feta is quick, easy and perfect for a light snack, lunch or entree for dinner. I recently made this as an entree for our Home Restaurant Date…

October is Menopause Awareness Month with October 18 marking World Menopause Day. The theme for 2023 is cardiovascular disease, something I know about after recently being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and hypyertension. Did you…

Fine, thinning, frizz – our hair can cause us issues especially post Menopause. Our hair is supposed to be our crowning glory but for me, if I had one wish it would be to…

It’s been quite some time since I joined Donna at Retirement Reflections and Deb, The Widow Badass for their What’s On Your Plate? Link up. Life had been taken over with health issues so…

Are you an Optimist or a Pessimist? Do you try to see the positive side of life or are you dragged down by the negative side of life? It’s hard to be positive all…

Spring is here in Australia. The mornings and evenings are cool and crisp and the days full of sunshine. You just can’t help but be grateful to be alive and living well. Spring, to…

What will my legacy be? What does legacy mean to you? Have you thought about what your legacy will be? It’s time for this month’s Tell Us About…. a link up hosted by some…

It’s time for the What’s On your Bookshelf? link up! I’m looking forward to you sharing what you’ve read at our monthly link up co-hosted with my friends Deb from Deb’s World, Donna from Retirement Reflections and Jo…

If you are a regular reader you know that I love to run and despite a health hiccup over the last few months I surprised myself last weekend by running another Half Marathon in…

Hello everyone! A short post but an exciting update about Women Living Well After 50 which I wanted to share with you all. I hope you are living well and enjoying life. At 66…

Passport to Spy by Nancy Cole Silverman My rating: 4 of 5 stars I was fortunate to receive this book as an ARC through Book Sirens and thoroughly enjoyed it. Passport to Spy is…

Each week I link up to the #WWandPics link up hosted by Denyse Whelan from Denyse’s Words and Pics. In her post, D is for Denyse & Decisions, Denyse used the word ‘Determined’ to…

On 23rd August I celebrated my 66th birthday. I don’t usually worry about the number although I am very proud of being in my mid 60s and certainly don’t try to hide my age.…

Well the theme for Action For Happiness in September couldn’t have come at a more opportune time for me. After several weeks of ill health, medical tests, medication, stress tests I can certainly do…

How do you cope with life’s challenges? We all have them and sometimes they can come out of left field. Last week was my birthday. I have been 66 years around the Sun –…

It can be overwhelming and confusing how to start and stick to a fitness program. Let alone dealing with the impact of aging, from aches and pains, to feeling tired, lethargic, and weaker and…

HAPPY FRIDAY! @everyone IT’s HEALTHY BONES ACTION WEEK! How strong are your bones? As we age, especially during and post menopause our bones can become brittle. We need to keep our bones strong to…

Happy Monday @everyone! I saw a quote this morning on the @healingspirit Facebook page and thought YES! This is our focus for the week – making Our Happiness a priority – because you are worth it! Don’t…

It’s time for the What’s On your Bookshelf? link up! I’m looking forward to you sharing what you’ve read at our monthly link up co-hosted with my friends Deb from Deb’s World, Donna from Retirement Reflections and Jo…

Imagination – is it just for children? Of course not! We are never too old to use our imagination and it healthy for us. Sometimes though, life gets in the way. When this happens…

What were you doing on Saturday, 12th August, 2023 at 5pm? If you were like me, you were glued to the television to watch sporting history being made by The Matildas in their match…

Happy Thursday @everyone! Are you looking after your health and required screenings? Do you need to make an appointment? Recently I have been going through some health issues and despite living an active and…

Do you have a Sparkle book? I don’t, but I think I should. I was chatting to a close friend who I used to run with but haven’t seen for a few months. She…

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a lovely weekend and are ready to take on the week. The theme for this week is ‘SPARKLE’ because we can all do with a little sparkle…

It’s August 1st and that means another themed calendar from the Action for Happiness Movement. This month the theme is Altruistic August. So what does that actually mean? The meaning of Altruistic: showing a…

Do you ever take time to reminisce about growing up. Where you lived, your neighbourhood, your childhood memories? We all have a story we could tell and my guest today, J.M. Phillip shares her…

We have passed the halfway mark for 2023 and up until July, life was going pretty smoothly. I felt I was using my WOTY ‘TIME’ wisely, ticking off boxes for travel with a cruise…

Why is it that some people seem happier than others? Are they born happy, or have they made a practice of it? Evidence from the emerging science of happiness tells us that although genetics…

It’s time for the What’s On your Bookshelf? link up! I’m looking forward to you sharing what you’ve read at our monthly link up co-hosted with my friends Deb from Deb’s World, Donna from Retirement Reflections and Jo…

We hear that you need a Village to raise a child but that is also true for people of any age. Studies indicate that 1 in 5 Americans always or often feel lonely or…

Negotiating isn’t easy. And for countless women, it’s exponentially harder. If you come across as fired up and assertive, you’ll face backlash from people who label you as unlikable, unhirable, intimidating, or bossy. If…

Each month I share the Action for Happiness calendar which is always based on a theme. I’m late posting July’s because I’ve not been well for two weeks with a viral infection. It really…

What’s Been On My Plate recently? Mike and I took a 10-day cruise to Papua New Guinea in June. It was a ‘spur of the moment’ thing as we have a major European holiday…

Menopause is a complicated, confusing overwhelming and outright terrifying and it’s inevitable. By 2025, 1billion women will be in some stage of menopause – that’s 1 in 8 people on the plane. My guests…

Recently, my darling and I took a 10-day cruise with P&O from Brisbane to Papua New Guinea. It was a wonderful experience and one I would recommend. The length of the cruise was perfect…

Congratulations! You have been given about 20 more years to live than your grandparents. How are you going to make the most of them? My guest today on the Women Living Well After 50…

Too often we get caught up in life and forget to appreciate the every day things that bring us joy. Some, as part of their morning ritual when they wake, think of 3 things…

Menopause can be the bane of many women’s lives, yet it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, my guest is Barb Hawken, Wellness Coach for…

It’s time for the What’s On your Bookshelf? link up! I’m looking forward to you sharing what you’ve read at our monthly link up co-hosted with my friends Deb from Deb’s World, Donna from Retirement Reflections and Jo…

How curious are you? Can you walk past a closed door or do you just need to find out what is behind it? Are you keen to explore the world or learn something new?…

One of the joys in my life is creating birthday cakes for my grandchildren. I’m certainly not a professional cake decorator by any means. I bake and create with love and the looks of…

Too often we get caught up in life and forget to appreciate the every day things that bring us joy. Some, as part of their morning ritual when they wake, think of 3 things…

Are you looking to make some changes in life but your not sure how to do it and why you feel stuck? Are you living in alignment with your truth? What happens when we…

June is here, we are halfway through the year and how are you feeling? Usually during the December/January holiday period we are feeling pretty joyful and relaxed. However, at the halfway mark of the…

Too often we get caught up in life and forget to appreciate the every day things that bring us joy. Some, as part of their morning ritual when they wake, think of 3 things…

Are you feeling a little beige? Feeling that you’ve lost your ‘sass’, the colour has faded from your life? In this episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, my guest is Liz…

It’s time for a cuppa and a catch up to chat about What’s Been On Your Calendar? during April. I love reading everyone’s post in the #WBOYC linkup and it is so lovely to…

Too often we get caught up in life and forget to appreciate the every day things that bring us joy. Some, as part of their morning ritual when they wake, think of 3 things…

The Gut Microbiome is so important to our health, yet for many of us it is still a mystery. In this episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, my guest is Natalie…

It’s time for the What’s On your Bookshelf? link up! I’m looking forward to you sharing what you’ve read at our monthly link up co-hosted with my friends Deb from Deb’s World, Donna from Retirement Reflections and Jo…

I recently discovered the Tell Us About….. link up through my friend Debbie from Deb’s World. It is a newish link up hosted by some lovely ladies from all over the world. You can…

Recently, I have been following Thistles & Kiwis and I love Barbara’s weekly ‘This week’s small pleasures…’ posts now up to #335! I also love my friend, Debbie from Deb’s World posts ‘Wake Up…

If you’ve been thinking you are too old to try something new, or too old to do this or that, then my next guest on the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast is going…

Yes, I know, I’m late to the party discovering Ponte Pants but now that I’m here they are my new BFF for Winter. If you haven’t a pair in your wardrobe then you need…

Are you concerned about memory loss? Do you walk into a room and wonder why you are there? Do you forget where you put your keys? While memory loss is common, it’s not normal,…

I haven’t made Chowder since high school and I can remember I didn’t score very well. A couple of weeks ago, Mike wasn’t feeling well so we decided to have some meals that were…

May is here! We are well on the way towards mid year and it really only seems like yesterday we were celebrating a New Year. Life can become so hectic that we live by…

Are you living your best life? After a visit to the doctor do you still feel something isn’t quite right? Are you feeling a lack of energy and maybe living in survival mode rather…

It’s time for a cuppa and a catch up to chat about What’s Been On Your Calendar? during April. I love reading everyone’s post in the #WBOYC linkup and it is so lovely to…

25th April is ANZAC Day a National Day of Remembrance in Australia & New Zealand to remember those “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and “the contribution and suffering…

We hear a lot about ‘decluttering’ and I know I had to go through this process when we moved last year and yet I still feel there is more to go. However, clutter is…

It’s time for the What’s On your Bookshelf? link up! I’m looking forward to you sharing what you’ve read at our monthly link up co-hosted with my friends Deb from Deb’s World, Donna from Retirement Reflections and Jo…

Whimsy is the theme for this month’s ‘Tell Us About….’ a newish link up hosted by some lovely ladies from all over the world. You can see who they are at the end of…

The next book selected is the The Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen apparently this is a classic cookbook and rated as ‘one of the most influential cookbooks of our time’. I hadn’t heard of the book but it…

Are you living every moment? Sometimes it takes a tragedy to wake us up to appreciate life and make the most of each day. In this episode of the Women Living Well After 50…

Lately I’ve been wanting an alternative for lunch or a snack that is healthy and tasty. We can get into a rut with our eating habits and then it is easy to grab for…

It’s time for a cuppa and a catch up to chat about What’s Been On Your Calendar? during March. I love reading everyone’s post in the #WBOYC linkup and it is so lovely to…

How do you stay active? We know that our bodies and minds need movement and activity to stay healthy and strong especially as we age. It’s Time for Active April! The month, the Action…

On the Menu Main Course – Slow Cook Italian Beef with GnocchiDessert – Chocolate Rum and Raisin Ricotta Cake The menu for my Home Restaurant Date Night #3 came about because I had some…

Strength training is vital to maintain our functional fitness to remain independent as we age. However, for some, it can be daunting knowing what to do and how to get started. In this episode,…

Last month I joined the Cookbook Confidential Book Club hosted by Bernadette from New Classic Recipes. Each member takes a turn at suggesting a Cook Book and we all select a recipe to make, review…

March 20 is International Day of Happiness and whilst we should be striving for happiness daily, it is good to have a reminder to help us focus on what makes us happy. Earlier in…

It’s time for the What’s On your Bookshelf? link up! I’m looking forward to you sharing what you’ve read at our monthly link up co-hosted with my friends Deb from Deb’s World, Donna from Retirement Reflections and Jo…

My WOTY is ‘TIME‘ – using my time wisely to make the most of every day of my life. Now that is a noble goal and one I’m sure many of you would find…

Are you lacking vitality or direction in life?  Are you really thriving in this next chapter of life? Midlife brings new challenges including coping with menopause symptoms, the empty nest or career changes. In…

For those of you who are regular readers, you will know that I lead an active and full life. I like the feeling of having a purpose each day and making the most of…

Recently I joined the Cookbook Confidential Book Club, hosted by Bernadette from New Classic Recipes. My good friend, Donna from Retirement Reflections told me about it and I was keen. It’s a book club with…

March is here and so too another calendar produced by Action for Happiness, filled with ideas of how we can be more Mindful in March. I’ve attached a copy at the end of the…

Boundaries, that’s the topic of this week’s episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast. Setting boundaries is healthy but for many of us we feel guilty saying ‘no’ or putting ourselves and…

It’s time for a cuppa and a catch up to chat about What’s Been On Your Calendar? during Feburary. I love reading everyone’s post in the #WBOYC linkup and it is so lovely to…

Recently, my darling’s doctor suggested it was time to have a Care Plan put into place. A Care Plan in Australia, is available for those with chronic illness to have free access to allied…

Staying fit and healthy is an integral part of being a Woman Living Well After 50. If we have our health and fitness we can maintain independent living and an active lifestyle. My WOTY…

It’s time for the What’s On your Bookshelf? link up! I’m looking forward to you sharing what you’ve read at our monthly link up co-hosted with my friends Deb from Deb’s World, Donna from Retirement Reflections and Jo…

Valentine’s Day, a day devoted to Love, although for me (and many of you), I question why we need one day each year to be reminded to show love. Shouldn’t that be every day?…

Post menopause can be difficult to navigate and can be overwhelming. Our bodies are changing, we certainly aren’t 20 any more and health challenges can develop if we aren’t looking after ourselves. It can…

Using my TIME wisely is my WOTY focus and part of my 2023 plan is to reintroduce our Home Restaurant Date Nights (HRDN). I enjoy cooking and preparing food for my husband (he enjoys…

As part of using my TIME (WOTY) wisely in 2023 my goals include reintroducing our regular Home Restaurant Date Nights as well as Day Trips. There was a time when we would both take…

A new month means a new calendar from Action for Happiness. In February, the focus is being Friendly and there are 28 days or prompts to encourage us to try. Being friendly doesn’t have…

Happy Monday! I wanted us to start the week with a thought and this one jumped out at me. Another day, another chance to shine! This morning I started the week with a strength…

Welcome to the newly named What’s Been On Your Calendar? linkup, the first for 2023. It’s lovely to have you join myself, Debbie, Donna and Jo your hosts. It’s a bumper edition from me,…

As part of my TIME theme for the year and using my TIME wisely, I have allocated more time to try new recipes. Once upon a time, Mike and I would take turns in…

Welcome to a New Year of What’s On Your Bookshelf? with more reading and sharing. I’m looking forward to you sharing what you’ve read at our monthly link up co-hosted with my friends Deb…

Do you worry about little things? My darling Mum was a worrier and I inherited that ‘gene’ too, although I’m getting better at handling worry and anxiety as I age. My Word of the…

TIME is my Word of the Year and as I reflect on what this means to me, I realise that there comes a TIME in our life where we need to live authentically. We…

Kickstart Your Confidence Summit is happening January 9-29, 2023. Save the date and invite a friend Hosted by the lovely Tera Greene. A Free 21-day Online Virtual event to empower and support women. Join21 Global speakers…

My Focus for 2023 is using my TIME wisely and that includes returning to some things my husband and I used to do together which we enjoyed but seemed to have let lapse as…

It’s 2023! Happy New Year to you. Each year is another year I am grateful for and of late I’ve been pondering the fact that at 65 there are many more sunrises and sunsets…

Happier in January 2023 is the theme to start the year for the Action for Happiness monthly calendar. I love this website and each month I will be posting the AFH calendar with you…

It is December and I’ve managed to live and post about my word ‘BE’ for each of the twelve months. To me that is an achievement and I want to thank my co-hosts Debbie…

Reading is one of my favourite past times and each year I use Goodreads to record what books I’ve read. For a couple of years I tried working towards challenging myself to read a…

I love everything about the Festive Season and if you follow my blog you will know that I love getting the family together, baking goodies and in particular, the Christmas Cake and Christmas Pudding…

A quick post to wish you health and happiness for the Festive Season and 2023. I also want to say a huge thank you to all who read my blog and listen to my…

It is the Festive Season and for this time of year, I always love to try new recipes as well as traditional recipes. In my post, Festive baking reminds me of my Mum, I…

It’s the last What’s On your Bookshelf? for 2022 and thank you to everyone who has joined Debbie, Jo, Donna and myself each month to share our love of reading. I’ve had so many…

My beautiful Mum died 36 years ago, after a 10-year battle with breast cancer. She was a beautiful, giving soul and I miss her every day. As the Festive Season approaches I am reminded…

Thank you to all who have followed our monthly #2022wotylinkparty. If you joined in, we hope this linkup helped you stay accountable to your WOTY (or intentions) …it certainly did for the four of…

The lead up to the Festive Season is the perfect time to remind ourselves of showing kindness to others, especially those who are not as fortunate. This month the Action for Happiness Calendar has…

Readers will know that my husband and I recently moved house so we are in a new home for Christmas this year. We have moved from the Coast to a townhouse and I’m excited…

Weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle to avoid chronic illness is vital to living well, however, it isn’t always easy to stay on track is it? In this episode of the Women Living…

Last month, I shared details of my wonderful trip to Tassie, enjoying a lovely 3 week driving holiday with my darling, BE-ing in Tasmania. That seems a lifetime ago now, as November has been…

It is almost December and already the feeling of Christmas is in the air! Shopping centres are decorated and Christmas music is playing. I have even seen Santa and we aren’t finished with November…

Ageism is one of the last ‘isms’ to be addressed especially in the Workplace. In this episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, my guest, Patti Temple Rocks discusses the topic of…

I’m in a couple of book groups on Facebook and I came across this post which I totally agree with, do you? I know that I find great comfort when I’m feeling anxious, taking…

In my previous post Tasmania – a foodies delight I shared with you the delicious food we enjoyed on our discovering Tasmania holiday. It was the second post in my Discovering Tasmania series where…

13th November is World Kindness Day 2022 which started back in 1998 to encourage us all to promote kindness throughout the world. It is an annual event and this year the theme is ‘be…

Back in mid August, we moved house which was a major lifestyle and life changing decision. I wrote about it in my post BE-ing in August – life changes and another year around the…

We’ve just returned from a three-week driving holiday in Tasmania. I wrote a summary of our trip and itinerary in my last post for my WOTY update (which you can read HERE), and also…

I help women over 50 ditch the crazy diet rules, take control over food, and lose the weight for the last time. Tanja Shaw Tanja Shaw In this episode of the Women Living Well…

It’s never too late to try something new or change the way we view life and our attitudes or opinions. New Ways November is this month’s theme for The Action for Happiness Calendar for…

Tasmania, Tassie, The Apple Isle – this State in Australia might be small but it certainly punches above it’s weight for scenery, wilderness, food and history. A visit has been on my bucket list…

I’m currently enjoying our first holiday in three years. Mike and I have always loved travelling but like everyone else, COVID stopped that. We are on a three week driving holiday around Tasmania in…

“There’s no such thing as creative and non-creative people. There are only people who use their creativity and people who don’t. Unused creativity doesn’t just disappear. It lives within us until it’s expressed, neglected…

Have you ever considered starting a little business from home? But did you keep putting this idea on the backburner because ‘life’ just kept getting in the way? Even if you’ve never thought about…

How do you workout? Do you go the gym?Do you workout outdoors?Do you workout indoors? Where do you workout?Do you workout at all? In the latest episode of the Women Living Well After 50…

My husband was born in Italy and came to Australia when he was 4 years old. Although he is an Aussie through and through , you can take the Italian out of Italy but…

Financial Freedom is something most of us strive for to allow us a lifestyle which we enjoy as well as having enough money to see out our retirement. In this episode of the Women…

Are you feeling Optimistic? Yes? No? Not sure? I’m sharing this month’s calendar from Action for Happiness and it is all about being Optimistic. The meaning of Optimism hopefulness and confidence about the future…

We have finally settled into our new home and I think the last screw has been screwed into the last flat pack. My husband is now officially the Flat Pack King! Moving is a…

It is school holiday time again and I look forward to having adventures with my two grandsons, Ethan (8) and Elliot (4). I usually see them each Wednesday during school term but add an…

Are you working towards a goal but just can’t get there? Are you trying to lose weight but find you can’t make it happen especially during menopause? We start out with good intentions but…

It has been 5 weeks since we left our home by the ocean to move back to the City of Brisbane and be closer to family and friends. We are finally settling in and…

I thoroughly enjoyed this latest interview on the Women Living Well After 50 podcast, with my guest, Vivanne Knebel. A gracious and interesting woman who has lived an extraordinary life which is now a…

Exciting news! My good friend and co-host Joanne Tracey has a new book and I was honoured to be asked to read an advance copy. I’m a huge fan of Jo’s work (and no,…

My Guest today is Melissa McGowan, Founder of Menocollective.  Melissa is passionate about educating and empowering women and workplaces. She challenges the wider world to view menopause as a wellbeing, commercial and cultural workplace…

Last month was my birthday and it was a week after we moved to a new house which I shared with you in my post ‘BE-ing in August Life Changes & another year around…

It’s Women’s Health Week 5 – 11th September hosted by Jean Hailes. I subscribe to this each year and there is always so much valuable information for Women’s Health. Are you up to date…

My Guest today is Melissa McGowan, Founder of Menocollective.  Melissa is passionate about educating and empowering women and workplaces. She challenges the wider world to view menopause as a wellbeing, commercial and cultural workplace…

September is almost here and in years past I devoted the month to Self-Care. This month Action for Happiness has come up with their monthly calendar aptly named Self-Care September 2022. Rather than re-invent…

Menopause is a hot topic at the moment and it is great to see that women are starting to speak out about their experiences. There is so much more information and resources than when…

August has been another busy month with big changes in our life. We have been packing, moving house, unpacking (not finished yet), purchasing new furniture (exciting) and August is also my birth month and…

Menopause is a hot topic at the moment and it is great to see that women are starting to speak out about their experiences. There is so much more information and resources than when…

It’s time for another What’s On your Bookshelf? post and I’m running late. I’ve been busy preparing to move house and last week it happened. We are still surrounded by boxes and settling in…

In Episode 1 of Season 4, of the Women Living Well After 50 podcast, my guest was Sally Thibault, the Founder and Creator of the Stronger Leaner Lighter online membership program designed to help…

This week I received my regular email from Action for Happiness with the link to their monthly calendar. I wanted to share as it is a perfect topic for my Wellness Wednesday posts. Showing…

In the latest episode of the Women Living Well After 50 podcast, my guest is Sally Thibault, the Founder and Creator of the Stronger Leaner Lighter online membership program designed to help women in…

We are now into the second half of 2022 and of course we all say ‘where has the time gone?’. For me, the last few months have been hectic. I wrote last month in…

I was interviewed recently by Take 5 Magazine to share my thoughts for a feature article about women who are happier in their 50s, 60s and 70s than they were in their 20s. The…

If you are feeling anxious or stressed open your favourite book and take time to read. A 2009 study from the University of Sussex revealed that reading for as little as 6 minutes can…

What light’s you up everyday? We’ve reached midlife and beyond but sometimes we aren’t feeling good with the transition. We feel we need to make some changes as we transition into a new phase…

We’ve reached the halfway mark of 2022 and as always I’m surprised at how our days seem to pass so quickly. At times I have felt I’ve been marking time due to personal issues,…

Have you read a book and then watched the movie or theatre adaptation and felt disappointed? I know I have, because if I’ve enjoyed the book I really don’t want the filmmakers to make…

Do you know your personal fashion style? Are you comfortable with your ‘look’ or is your wardrobe full of clothes you have never worn? Today’s episode on the Women Living Well After 50 Podcst,…

Poo! It is part of our body’s functions yet do you know that examining your Poo could save your life? Poo is one of the best indicators of what is happening in our digestive…

I love my husband, I love my family but over the last few months a new love has come into my life. It was a gift from Santa We meet every day even though…

Feel like a snack but trying to eat healthier? I found this perfect snack and treat for anytime on Instagram @kaylieshealthyrecipes. [This post contains affililate links. If you click on a link and make…

Are you feeling healthy, confident and energetic? Are you in love with your life? We all want to answer ‘Yes’ to these questions, don’t we? However, sometimes life has other plans, things change or…

My WOTY is ‘BE’ in an effort to slow down and actually ‘be in the moment’, however as we complete our fifth month of the year I’m discovering the obvious – between BE-ing and…

For this Wellness Wednesday I’m reviewing a product that helped lift my mood on a dull day. Taking care of ourselves inside and outside are important for our health, well-being and our mental health.…

Are you easily persuaded? That should give you a hint of one of the books on my bookshelf this month. Another month has flown and again, it is time for What’s On Your Bookshelf?…

When was the last time you checked your Blood Pressure? Do you understand the importance of knowing your blood pressure stats and regularly checking them? High Blood pressure (hypertension) is still the single largest…

We all want to live healthier and happier lifestyles in our 50, 60s, 70s and beyond, don’t we? Sometimes though getting started is the hardest part and our mindset plays a huge role in…

How flexible do you feel? Can you easily move about, stand, sit, do your daily bending, stretching and reaching? Do you take time to stretch your stretch? Do you take time to stretch after…

May is Mental health month in the USA but really, the focus on our mental health and well-being should be every day and part of a healthy lifestyle, don’t you agree? Sometimes life can…

Are you forever going on diets? Trying all the latest fads? What is really right for you? In this week’s Women Living Well After 50 podcast, my guest Wendy Hodge, from Wendy’s Way to…

I nearly didn’t write my WOTY update for April and just managed to put it together at the eleventh hour. That is what happens when life is overwhelming – you can’t think straight, your…

I’ve been doing a health and wellness challenge with some friends and we have been documenting our progress. We have realised that being focused on certain aspects of our health each week has made…

Have you ever read a book that inspired you to travel? Perhaps you’ve read books that are set in a place you have visited and evoke memories of the time you spent there? Perhaps…

How do you feel when you walk into your home? Is it a welcoming, calming environment or do you feel overwhelmed because there is too much clutter? Our home environment is an important but…

It’s time for Wellness Wednesday and this week the topic is around still being able to stay fit and active after 50 despite the aches and pains. Fitness – do you really know what…

It seems that life for many is starting to get back to some sort of normality but also demands on our time are now increased as we enter back into the world. For me,…

Wellness Wednesday this week is a healthy recipe! Mr M and I have decided to get back to trying new recipes and that includes healthier options that still taste delicious. We discovered Mexican bowls…

It’s April! A new month with new beginnings. How will you be living life your way during this month. It’s never too late to make things happen. In this week’s Micro Mondays episode on…

It’s the first of April and I think this year in particular there won’t be too many people playing April Fool’s Jokes, do you? April is a birthday month as my daughter, grandson and…

Over the last couple of years life has been tough for everyone and it has been easy to let our healthy living fall off track. I’ve decided to bring back my Wellness Wednesdays. Short…

Are you living life your way? If not, why not? What is holding you back from enjoy life? In this week’s Micro Monday episode on the Women Living Well After 50 podcast, I’m sharing…

Be-ing in March – My 2022 WOTY Update Well March is almost over and I can feel the mornings and evenings starting to cool down as Autumn approaches. We did swelter through a couple…

Are you a limb dweller or trunk dweller? It doesn’t really matter as long as you are living your life your way. My guest in conversation is the vivacious and energetic Sandy Stamato, A…

20th March is the UN International Day of Happiness, but with all that is happening in the world – war, COVID, floods, inequality and uncertainty, it is certainly difficult to feel happy isn’t it?…

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was #BreaktheBias and my contribution is to #BreaktheBias of Ageism and Stereotypes for Women Over 50. However, I think that women have always tried to break…

Life has certainly been challenging for everyone, especially over the last few years. We’ve had to deal with the COVID pandemic, bushfires, the recent floods in Queensland and NSW as well as coping with…

International Women’s Day in 2022 is Tuesday 8th March. In recent years I’ve run the International Women’s Day Run in support of women but this year, Queensland has suffered it’s worse floods in 11…

February is the month of love and although Mr M and I don’t usually celebrate Valentine’s Day, I wanted to make something special for him as 2021 was definitely not a great year. Once…

These delicious tarts are very versatile. You can use them as an entree, a snack or an inclusion in your picnic basket. They are quick and easy to make, even the pastry! Individual Camembert…

Could you take off in a campervan on your own? That’s exactly what my next guest did at 51 and she shares her story of personal growth and creativity which she discovered along the…

Who doesn’t love dessert and this Chocolate Heart with Rasbperries & Yogurt was perfect to finish off our special 3-course Valentine’s dinner. A no-bake dessert that was fairly easy to make and looked pretty…

Be-ing in February – My 2022 WOTY Update It is the last month of Summer where I live and soon the Frangipani’s will no longer be blooming. Walking my grandson to school provides some…

This recipe literally takes 20 minutes to prepare and make. It is quick, easy, healthy and tastes – so what’s not to like? Mr M purchased an air fryer last year and I have…

My guest today is Annette Simmons,  keynote speaker, consultant, and author of four books, including The Story Factor, listed in The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. She got her business degree from Louisiana State University…

I had planned something completely different to write for this month’s What’s On Your Bookshelf? Challenge and then I found a comment in a Facebook Group which prompted me to shelve my original idea…

It’s Valentine’s Day and it’s time you start falling in love with yourself to live life your way. That’s the topic for the next episode of Micro Mondays on the Women Living Well After…

I’m a fan of Bananas. I love them on toast with peanut butter, on their own, in a smoothie, banana bread, banana cake and muffins. I haven’t baked for a few weeks and wanted…

Who says that Self care is just for Sundays? In this week’s Episode of Micro Mondays I’m sharing 10 ideas for your self-care toolbox to use in daily life that don’t include a pampering…

Mr M and I have made a New Year Intention to have a ‘Date Day’ on a regular basis and discover our own backyard. COVID has made socialising and travelling very difficult. We have…

How do you start and finish your day? We know that our first thoughts and actions set us up for the day. If we start the day on a negative note then it can…

I announced my 2022 WOTY on 2nd January in my podcast episode and blog post Just ‘Be’ – Living Life Your Way in 2022. After a turbulent 2021 for Mr M and I, I…

Readers know that each month I host What’s On Your Bookshelf? with my dear blogging friends Deb, Donna and Jo. We enjoy sharing our love of books and also others sharing what they have…

I mentioned in last week’s podcast episode, ‘Overcoming the I’ll Be Happy When, syndrome‘, that I am currently taking part in a 21 day Manifesting challenge presented by Gabby Bernstein. Day 10 brought another…

Happy New Year and welcome to our monthly What’s On Your Bookshelf? Link Party for January. which I co-host with my good friends and Online Book Club Members, Deb, Donna and Jo. A new year, with new opportunities…

I was out for a run and thinking how I’m getting my blogging mojo back after the ‘cloud’ lifted at the end of 2021. I do my best thinking when I’m running. I was…

One of the prompts for #Bloganuary was ‘What does it mean to live Boldly’? I immediately thought of my good friend, Deb from Deb’s World who had devoted her 2021 to her WOTY: Bold.…

We hear about Core Strength and how it is important for a strong body but do you know what the Core is and how to strengthen it? Do you know why you need it? Your Core…

#Bloganuary – I’ve never heard of this until I opened my friend, Deb from Deb’s World post this morning. It was timely as I had just listened to a meditation on Appreciation so the…

In this week’s Micro Mondays episode on the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, I’m discussing the importance of finding happiness in the ‘Now’ not ‘When’. You can listen to the podcast episode which…

I love Christmas and preparing for the family festivities. Our traditions have changed slightly as we can no longer have both sides of our families together for Christmas as we downsized and can’t fit…

I’ve just read my friend Donna from Retirement Reflections’ post about her Word of the Year and I think the word she has chosen is perfect for us all. It is usual for this…

Today, is January 1st, 2022 and I’m late in reviewing my year of 2021 – or does that really matter? I think not. Anyway, I was having my morning coffee reading my friend Deb…

Happy 2022! Over the last few weeks my Inbox has been bombarded with challenges, courses, self-help, diets, fitness, get healthy, ‘New year, New you’ emails all promising to improve my life. I don’t know…

I’m joining in the Wow On Wednesday (#wowonwednesday) link up hosted by the lovely Gail from Is this Mutton? So what happened this week that I felt was worthy of a WOW! This is…

This is the fifth post in the What’s On Your Bookshelf? Challenge which I co-host with my good friends and Online Book Club Members, Deb, Donna and Jo. I love the idea of a…

Recently I discovered a new blog ‘Is This Mutton?’ and Gail who is certainly living life her way. Gail kindly invited me to join her WOW – #wowonwednesday link up. Last week I shared…

As our Festive Bon Bons Link Party was a success, Deb, Donna, Jo and I have decided to create a Monthly Link Party for What’s on your Bookshelf? We would still encourage everyone to…

I’m well over halfway with my #bringmorecolourintoyourlife 100 day challenge and thank you to those who have been using the hashtag and participating. You can see Days 1 – 30 HERE. This week on…

Welcome to the Festive Bon Bons Link Party, co-hosted by Deb from Deb’s World, Jo from And Anyways, Donna from Retirement Reflections and myself. Jo, came up with the idea of sharing our answers…

In this week’s Micro Monday episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on ideas to reducing the stress leading up to and during the Festive Season. You may know all of these ideas but sometimes we…

For me, once we celebrate my son’s birthday on 20th November, I’m in the mood for the Festive Season. However, let’s wrap up November in a nice little package with a bow. I’m just…

When do you get your best ideas? Running is when I think of some of my best ideas. My friend, Jo Tracey came up with this great idea for a Festive Bon-Bons link up…

It’s that wonderful time of the year, decorations are being hung and you can just feel the magic of the season weave it’s way into your heart. The Festive Season is such a lovely…

We all face obstacles in life which can rob us of our joy however, we can overcome them with some simple steps that you can implement today. My guest in Conversation this week is…

This week’s prompt for #lifethisweek hosted by Denyse Whelan is ‘Self Care Stories’. Self care has become a bit of a buzz word over the last few years but it is still an important…

This is the fourth post in the What’s On Your Bookshelf? Challenge which I co-host with my good friends and Online Book Club Members, Deb, Donna and Jo. I love the idea of a…

This week’s #lifethisweek prompt is ‘Zoom’ so I decided to make this the topic of my latest Micro Monday Episode on the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast. You can listen to the full…

Dating after 50 can be a daunting prospect. My next guest in conversation is Carolyn Lee Arnold, author and social science researcher. Carolyn drew upon her 30 years as a social science researcher and…

Back in October, I decided that life was becoming a little dull. I was allowing a personal issue to drain me of my joy and happiness. Now sometimes when our mental health isn’t at…

I’m not the world’s best baker but I do love to bake when I’m in the mood. My baking has been encouraged and inspired by my good friend Jo Tracey from And Anyways… and…

October has come and gone and during the month I re-discovered some bloggers who I had drifted away from. One in particular was Leslie from Once Upon A Time Happily Ever After. I joined…

This week’s #lifethisweek prompt over on Denyse Whelan’s blog is ‘Young’. Do you feel young or are you feeling older than your years? I turned 64 in August, yet I’m sure there is a…

Although we are heading into Summer where I live, over the Winter break both my darling and I suffered with coughs and colds – no not COVID thank goodness, although we are both veterans…

Are you an Indoor or Outdoor person? Are you both? The topic this week on #SundayStills photography challenge, hosted by Terri from Second Wind Leisure, is Indoor/Outdoor decor. I started thinking about the topic…

In September, I decided to press Pause on different areas of my life to take some time out. One area that was not negotiable though is my reading. I’ve always found great comfort from…

Routines, Rituals & Habits they are all a part of daily life, but there are subtle differences. My guest in conversation in this episode of the Women Living Well After 50 podcast is Peta…

I recently wrote about my October Overhaul in my post Could you do a radical declutter of your life?. I’m taking life a little slower as I examine what brings me joy and what…

Recently I wrote about my October Overhaul in the post ‘Could you do a radical declutter of your life? I wrote about using October to Overhaul all areas of my life. Keeping what brings…

The last 18 months has been stressful for everyone, coping with life and the COVID pandemic as well as the normal stresses of life. I’ve written about some things happening in my life and…

From Crone to Creatrix, Author, Stephanie Raffelock,  reclaims midlife and challenges ageist, sexist archetypes in her new memoir:  Creatrix Rising – Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women.  In her new book, Stephanie Raffelock liberates…

Mike and I have been down with bad coughs and colds on and off for the last 4 weeks. We’ve both had a couple of COVID tests which came back negative. For both of…

Well September flew by and I’m sure for those in lockdown it is a little like Ground Hog Day. I’m fortunate to live in Queensland where we haven’t been in lockdown, although I see…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021 is this month, October. Having lost my Mum to breast cancer over 36 years ago, I know the importance of being breast aware. Do you? I support the Mater…

During September, I read ‘Spring Clean for the Peach Queen’ by Sasha Walsey and what I thought was going to be a light read (which is was) actually gave me pause to stop and…

Major transitions in life can be challenging but with some planning and preparation moving on to a new phase in life can be easier than you think.  My guest in conversation today is Karen…

We had a great response to our first What’s On Your Bookshelf Challenge? in August. This month, I was not well for about two weeks which gave me plenty of time to read –…

I posted the following few paragraphs on my social media yesterday – I was feeling proud as punch as I had just run my 4th full marathon at 64 (3 of those in my…

My guest in Conversation is Peta Gillian from Strong Healthy Women.  In this episode we discuss the importance of a Strong Core and building Pelvic Floor Strength.1 in 3 Australian women have pelvic floor…

Sometimes it takes a major event in our lives to make us reflect on where we are, where we want to be and what we want to do with the rest of our life.…

I love birthdays and look forward to mine each year. I am so very grateful that not only am I surrounded by love from my family and friends BUT I can actually visit them…

Do you ever feel like you need to press the ‘Pause’ button just to catch up? Our life here on the GC is a bit hectic at the moment and I feel the need…

I’ve been asking questions in the Women Living Well After 50 Facebook Community and over the next couple of weeks I will be highlighting one for us all to reflect on and answer.  As…

The prompt for this week’s #lifethisweek over on Denyse Whelan Blogs is TIME. On reflection I decided to make the topic for my Micro Mondays episode on the Women Living Well After 50 podcast,…

Welcome to our inaugural #whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge! My friends Debbie Harris, Jo Tracey and Donna Connolly have joined with me and each month we will be sharing books that we have enjoyed during the month. I…

Empty nest, career change, retirement – major life changes where we may feel unsure of our direction or purpose. My guest in Conversation is Jan Fishler, author and speaker who decided to just go…

In this week’s Micro Mondays episode on the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, I’m focusing on reducing anxiety and stress through a short guided meditation. Lockdown due to COVID is hitting hard and…

Self-worth – how would you rate yours? Do you sometimes feel that you aren’t good enough? I know I used to feel that way for many years – sometimes I still do.  I know I…

Living BOLD! That isn’t as easy as it sounds, especially if like many of us, your confidence and self-esteem is holding you back.My guest in Conversation on the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast,…

I’ve discovered that my two grandsons love baking. Ethan (E1) is 7 years old and Elliot (E2) is 3. Children have a wonderful gift of helping you to Live in the Moment, don’t they?…

Are you always the first to Volunteer?  Your Hand is up, ‘Yes I will do it!’Are you Taking on more but enjoying it less?  What would happen if you sat on your hands, if you…

This week’s prompt for #lifethisweek, hosted by Denyse Whelan is Question. Each week in my Living Well Letter to subscribers, and also in my Micro Mondays Podcast, I ask a question to ponder. A…

Reading is one of my guilty pleasures. Is there nothing better than curling up with a good book and a cuppa and ‘meeting new people” through the characters in a book? I love reading…

Stop! Close your eyes, take a deep breath and breathe in the moment. Go on, take a moment out of your day, live it and breathe it. That’s the topic of my Micro Mondays…

Are you on the Slippery Slope? Is your body experiencing subtle changes that you aren’t noticing and suddenly you find bending and stretching difficult? There is no avoiding aging but the quality of our…

When a surprise arrives in the mail and makes your day. That’s what happened to me this week and I was so pleased to receive gift from my blogging friend Denyse from Denyse Whelan…

I’ve just finished a book by Cathy Kelly, ‘The Family Gift’ as well as Jane Eyre which I’ve been reading with my book club.  Two totally different books but I enjoyed both.  I’ll be…

Do you want a new direction in life but can’t take that first step? You are feeling uneasy, bored, challenged or scared to make changes. Sometimes it is difficult to find clarity and your…

How are your finances? Do you know what your Financial ‘G’ spot is? We discuss our health and well being and what we want to do in retirement, but sometimes the matter of finances…

My friend, Wendy from Wendy’s Way to Health has a recipe for Banana and Walnut Bread which is delicious, but what do you do when you don’t have bananas? You improvise! I had some…

Are you living life your way? Do you get caught up with reading advice from all sides of the spectrum on what we should and shouldn’t be doing to achieve happiness? It’s your life…

It’s the last Monday in the month and time to set our goals, refocus and replan for the new month.  In this episode I discuss 5 ways you can find and maintain your focus…

Reading is one of my guilty pleasures. Is there nothing better than curling up with a good book and a cuppa and having some ‘meeting new people” through the characters in a book? I…

Have  you ever wanted to change your lifestyle and start a new business?  My next guest in conversation, Judy Brown and her husband swapped life on land to pursue their dream of owning a…

In the previous episode I discussed the #1 thing holding you back from moving forward in life – YOU!  If you missed it take a listen to discover  the first 5 behaviours that reveal…

You have a goal or intention or even a dream but you just can’t get started.  In this episode of Micro Mondays, I reveal the #1 thing stopping you from moving forward in life.…

Stress is on the Rise for Women! An American Psychology study reported that Women are likely to report physical and emotional systems linked to their stress more so than men. Though they report similar…

Women Reinventing MidLife – This coming month my new friend Deb Johnstone has put together a free online event with 7 women in their second half and knowledgeable in their own field (including me)…

Do you ever have times where you think something you regularly do is easy and then find that on some days it is much harder? How do you react when you fail to reach…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

My children gave me the Jamie Oliver Every Day Super Food Cookbook a couple of years ago. The tag line is ‘Recipes for a Healthier You’ which obviously fits with my lifestyle. I love…

Being spontaneous in life is fun and exciting, my friend Deb from Deb’s World recently had a weekend away with her husband which was a spur of the moment decision. After the weekend, she…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

This month I’ve put the focus on Mental Well-being and the last year or so has certainly tested our mental strength and resilience. My guest in Conversation today is Sonya Matthews. Sonya has overcome…

Comparison with others – it’s a trap we all fall into but one that can definitely be detrimintal to our mental health and well-being. In this week’s Micro Mondays episode on the Women Living…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

I’ve put the focus on our Mental Well-being during the Month via the blog, podcast, social media and my weekly Living Well Letter. In this week’s Micro Mondays episode I’m discussing the 4 main…

I love Sunday mornings!  It is the one day of the week where I don’t have to get out of bed early and I can take my time easing into the day.   Sunday morning…

We show compassion and care for others, so why is it so difficult to show ourselves compassion when we need it? My guest in conversation is Maria Paterakis, The Future Proofing Cousellor and Mentor.…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

In this episode I discuss the meaning of Mental Well-being and share the traits that we can practice and develop to maintain mental well-being. Discover the traits to achieve mental well-being Mental well-being is…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

The weather is starting to cool and nothing warms your body and soul like Soup on a rainy, cold day. Over the weekend it was cold, windy and wet so I decided to try…

In this week’s Micro Mondays podcast episode, I’m sharing how to create your own personal Mental well-being tool kit and also what tools and resources I have in mine. What is a Mental Well-being…

It is Mental Well-being in May at Women Living Well After 50 so let’s start by giving some love to our body,mind and spirit with a short stretching/yoga style session for Self-Care Sunday. I…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

Like many of us, turning 50 can mean taking a long hard look at our health and discovering that perhaps we aren’t where we would like to be. Menopause, weight gain which seems to…

Discovering your happiness triggers Time to focus on your happiness. How are you feeling right now? Where is your happy place? Can you imagine it easily? What are your happy triggers? In this Micro Mondays…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

Mental Well-being is certainly a foundation of living well. During May I invite you to join me for Mental Well-being in May as I focus the blog, my Weekly Living Well letter to susbcribers,…

The topic for this week’s Micro Monday is being present In this Moment through Mindfulness and Meditation.  I share some ideas for being in the moment and challenge for you to try them over…

I’ve not had two minutes to spare this last couple of weeks and when that happens I’m certainly NOT LIVING WELL!  The last couple of weeks, Time was my enemy and I need to…

Phew! I’ve had a very busy but very enjoyable week! It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch…

Releasing emotional blocks and wounds, we have carried throughout our life is an issue many of us face. Letting go of limiting beliefs can be difficult to achieve. My guest today in Conversation, is…

Each Saturday I drive an hour to Brisbane to run with my Saturday Sisters. We moved to the Gold Coast two years ago, but I still keep my running date with my Sisters. We…

Where are you placing your energy?  That’s the topic of today’s Micro Mondays podcast. Recently, during a conversation with my friend and fellow blogger, Erica from Behind the Scenery, she mentioned that her focus for…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts, special moments and also learnings and inspiration from my week. If you would like to catch up on previous posts you can find them HERE. Weekend Coffee…

Taking an Holistic Approach to Health to live well World Health Day 2021 is today – are you living a healthy and active life after 50? The American Holistic Health Association defines Holistic Health…

Welcome to Micro Mondays – Resetting your Mind, Body & Spirit for the week ahead.Micro Mondays are short, bite sized ‘micro’ episodes with a message.   Tips to live well Thought for you to…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts and special moments from my week. Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started this idea earlier in the year and I link up each week with my contribution. It…

Staying fit and healthy is important, we all know that. However, for some, slogging away in the gym or running a marathon seems more like torture than enjoyment. My guest today in Conversation, is…

I’ve been trying to think of different ideas to increase my vegetables during the day. It is so easy to just make a quick sandwich rather than taking some extra time to make a…

Heroic is the prompt for #lifethisweek and it started me thinking about heroes. Yes we all have our ‘heroes’ in life but really what does being a hero really mean? The Merriam Webster definition…

When I first started writing this post I was writing from the perspective of how pets can improve our health and well-being. However, when I looked at the reasons, I realised that humans can…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts and special moments from my week. Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started this idea earlier in the year and I link up each week with my contribution. It…

Green is one of my favourite colours and when the prompt for #SundayStills was Green I wondered how to incorporate that into healthy living. Easy, peasy. There are so many health benefits to adding…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts and special moments from my week. Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started this idea earlier in the year and I link up each week with my contribution. It…

Australian dietary guidelines suggest we include a wide variety of nutritious foods from the 5 food groups daily. The five food groups include: breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles and other grains vegetables and legumes…

Reclaiming Life – I recently wrote a blog post Become an Explorer and discover your true self. As women we represent many different roles in life such as partner, mother, career, grandparent, friend, daughter,…

When you photograph people in color, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in Black and white, you photograph their souls! Ted Grant The prompt for #SundayStills this week is sharing a favourite Black and White photo. I found the quote from Ted Grant which started…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts and special moments from my week. Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started this idea earlier in the year and I link up each week with my contribution. It…

Hangin’ around Nothin’ to do but frown Rainy days and Mondays always bring me down Lyrics from Rainy Days and Mondays by The Carpenters If you are from my generation, you will definitely remember…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts and special moments from my week. Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started this idea earlier in the year and I link up each week with my contribution. It…

Are you retired? Are you planning retirement? Are you living you life on your terms or by the expectations of others?  This is what we are talking about in today’s episode of Conversations with…

This week, I am delighted to be a guest writer for my very good friend, Leanne from Cresting the Hill. Leanne and I have been blogging for over 5 years now and it is…

When I saw this week’s #SundayStills prompt from Terri at Second Wind Leisure, I drew a blank. The prompt is ‘Things that are White’. Now you might say that is easy and yes it…

It’s time for the weekly #WeekendCoffeeShare where I share thoughts and special moments from my week. Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started this idea earlier in the year and I link up each week…

You may know I started a podcast last year Conversations with Women Living Well After 50. Season 2 will be starting soon but if you missed Season 1you can catch up HERE and be…

This week’s prompt for #SundayStills hosted by Terri from Second Wind Leisure Pursuits is Feed the Birds and you guessed it, the first thing that came to mind was the song from Mary Poppins!…

Recently, my friend Natalie from Natalie the Explorer started a link up called #WeekendCoffeeShare. It’s a place for bloggers to link up and share their thoughts. Over the last few weeks I’ve been sharing…

For the final week of “#FitFabFeb2021” I found my inspiration from the #life this week prompt for next Monday which is Explore. What does that word bring to mind? Most of us would think…

Self-care has been a buzz word for quite some time now and I regularly write about the importance of making time for Self a priority. Self-Care stories is the prompt for #lifethisweek over at…

This week’s #SundayStills prompt is ‘Rosy Red’ now that should be easy but again I struggled to put my take on what this prompt conjured up for me. What color is rose red? Rosy…

We know we should eat healthy and nutritious meals, but sometimes we can find excuses not to. ‘I’m too busy’, ‘I got home late from work’, ‘I worked through lunch’, ‘It’s 3pm and I’m…

The concept for my #FitFabFeb2021 has been based around a holistic approach to living well. It’s all about loving who you are and respecting yourself enough to make your health and well-being a priority.…

Need to make a decision? Are you decisive or are you a procrastinator? Life is full of decisions – did you know that many sources suggest that our brains make 35,000 decisions each day!…

To me an essential part of Living Well is to try new things and in 2021 I’ve decided to improve my photography and join #SundayStills with Terri from Second Wind Leisure Perspectives. It’s a…

Week 1 of #FitFabFeb2021 was all about getting our bodies Moving. Just 10 minutes each day for 10 days so we still have a few days to go in this mini challenge. I’m loving…

#FitFabFeb2021 – It’s Day 1 of February and time to put the focus on your health & well-being because you are worth it! This week’s challenge is all about Moving our bodies and before…

At the start of 2021 when we were all in New Year Resolution, Word Of the Year (WOTY), New beginnings mode I wrote a post where I shared my WOTY. I love reading what…

It’s time for another #SundayStills and this week’s prompt is ‘ Your favourite Landscape’. When I saw the prompt it was a day or so before Australia Day and immediately the word Landscape brought…

It’s on again! #FitFabFeb2021 starts February 1 here at Women Living Well After 50. For the last couple of years I’ve devoted February to review and reset my health and well-being not just physically…

This week’s writing prompt for #lifethisweek, was Cannot. At first, I wasn’t really sure what to write but then after reading my friend, Deb from Deb’s World post, I was inspired and the prompt…

I’m not a great photographer but last week I contributed a post to #SundayStills hosted by Terri from Second Wind Leisure Perspectives. The prompt was Glacial Blue and I had some photos of glaciers…

The Columbia Icefield is the largest non-polar ice field in North America’s Rocky Mountains. Located within the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the ice field lies partly in the northwestern tip of Banff National Park and…

Recently, during a conversation with my friend and fellow blogger, Erica from Behind the Scenery, she mentioned that her focus for 2021 was to look at; Where I’m placing my energy Erica Hefnault I…

We all know what we should be doing regarding exercise or moving our body (which sounds like less work 🙂 ) so as part of my January theme, Review and Reset in 2021, I…

I’ve started 2021 with the theme of Review & Reset 2020 both here on the blog and in the Women Living Well After 50 Facebook Group. The idea for this theme, came about when…

Hands up if you thought about or set goals for 2021? Hands up if you’ve made goals in the past but never quite achieved them? Did you know that 42% of people who write…

This meme showed up on my friend’s Facebook Page and I enjoy trying to find the words in these types of posts. I studied the image and immediately saw LOVE, GRATITUDE, CONNECTION and HEALTH.…

Happy New Year! It is January 1st a New Year and a blank page in your life for you to write your 2021 story. You know that I love learning so I’m currently taking…

What a year 2020 has been but we’ve all managed to get through it and have proven our inner strength and resilience. So on this last day of 2020 let’s take a moment to…

Day 13 – #my25daycountdowntoahappychristmas – Sprinkle kindness every day. If ever we need more kindness shown to each other 2020 is certainly the time to do it. We can show kindness in many ways…

Christmas cancelled! That was the headline of an email I received today from a media source. It’s easy for me to discuss making Christmas happen in 2020 because I’m in the enviable position of…

I’m honoured to be part of a Women’s Circle of friends who meet weekly via a Zoom chat. We live in different states in Australia and a couple of our group live on the…

2020 has not been a great year for everyone, has it? For me, personally, COVID-19 did not affect my life too much compared to others. Sure we had lockdown restrictions and social distancing which…

As you would have read, I’ve been taking a break from blogging whilst supporting my husband after the loss of my dear mother-in-law in late October. It has been a difficult time not only…