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 Women Living Well After 50. I’m delighted to discuss the topic of Overcoming Expectations and Stereotypes in Retirement with my guest, Maria Paterakis, The Future Proofing Counsellor and Mentor. Maria was a previous guest in Season 1 Episode 8, discussing the benefits of connecting with your…
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 of exploring the world or exploring our surroundings, but I…
My guest today is Heidi Herman, author of several books including her most recent “On with the Butter, Spread more living into everyday life’. Inspired by her 94 year old mother who at the time of her death was still writing of her experiences…
Retirement. Some of us have arrived, others are almost there and some aren’t even thinking about it. Recently I’ve written on the subject of Retirement. In particular, I asked the question ‘What does your version of Retirement look like?’ and also asked Are you…
Retirement Regret? Yes, it can exist and I may even be suffering from that myself five years after I took the plunge into early retirement. I recently asked the question ‘What does your version of Retirement look like? and the comments flowed in. Lydia…
Retirement – what does that represent for you? Are you happy and contented in this phase of life or are you still feeling unsure of what you want? Currently, my theme for February is #FitFabFeb2020 – daily tips to help create a healthier lifestyle.…
Today, I’ve written a guest post for my Best Blogging Buddy, Leanne from Cresting the Hill as part of her Midlife Symphony series. The Midlife Symphony is all about bloggers sharing what they’re doing to make the second half of life the best half…
I’m always in awe of people who want to write a book and actually do. Many of us, especially bloggers, feel we have a ‘book’ in us, but not many carry this dream through to fruition. My guest today in the Over 50 &…
Recently I became aware of two women who are writing a book about Retirement. ‘So what? That’s nothing new’ You might say. However, after learning more about this project I know this book will be different. Why? Because it will be thoughts from women…
Have you heard the term ‘The Third Age’? Late in 2018, I was contemplating changing the name of my blog to something incorporating this idea, when I met a new blogger who is my next guest in the Over 50 & Thriving Series. The…
