Through his many accomplishments and changes in life, Neville has brought an attitude of gratitude and acceptance which appears to have held him in good stead. When you listen to him you'll feel both reassured and energised to face a change. You'll also get some insight into longlasting true love when you hear him speak of his wonderful partner Di. Please enjoy!
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Denise
From the get go, Denise is open, colourful and clever in how she retells the many exciting (and some scary) stories from her life. The thread of excitement and courage are woven through her experiences as a young person in London in the 60s and as a female journalist in Melbourne at a time when sexism in the workplace was the norm. Get ready to have some fun with this episode.
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Ray
What you see (or hear!) is what you get with Ray. A warm, uncomplicated man who has used his strong values to guide him, particularly as he navigates his more experienced years. Ray reflects on stressors throughout his life and how they have informed how he copes in life now. Ray is able to distill key values in amongst noise and hype, enjoy this calm and insightful chat.
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Jan and Robyn
In this episode we speak with friends Robyn and Jan who share insights into the role and the nature of friendships in your more experienced years as well as reflections on relationships over the lifespan. Jan and Robyn met in recent years; in our conversation they weave in previous and new experiences via their reflections on friendships and relationships. You're in for a laugh, a cry and reassurance.
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Anne
Anne is a vivacious and clever educator and leader who has thrived throughout life by being sure of having a purpose. The purpose has varied and at times has shifted in levels of responsibility and intensity, through it all Anne has found ways to meaningfully contribute, and it is these contributions that has given her that joyful energy you will hear. Anne has a lovely way of explaining things and gives us some helpful guidance for preparing for retirement and perhaps even to reconsider how we define retirement.
What is ageing really like? Bridie Scanlon, psychologist and champion for healthy ageing, dives into conversations with older adults who remain vibrant and deeply engaged in life. Through stories of challenges and triumphs, Ageing Agitators explores the wisdom of those in their experienced years, challenging societal views on what it means to grow older.
Together, let’s redefine ageing as a dynamic and inspiring process. Each episode brings you heartfelt discussions, meaningful insights, and empowering advice to embrace the later stages of life with curiosity and confidence.
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