Forward After Fifty

In this episode of Forward After 50, I discuss the importance of positivity in ageing and share ten empowering facts about it. Ageing is a privilege, and I encourage you, listeners, to embrace your experiences, set boundaries, and make empowered decisions. This episode highlights the freedom that comes with age and the importance of letting go of negativity surrounding ageing to progress beyond fifty.Find out how to live your best life after fifty by reading my book "Forward After 50: The Rising Reinventors".Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookEmail: hello@rebeccaronane.com Website Rebeccaronane.comI run a Rising Reinventor programme for women navigating various life and work stages.Ready to rewrite your next chapter? Join the waiting list here for the next Rising Reinventor programme and be first in line when the doors open.

In this episode, I’m talking about the challenge of saying no after a lifetime of saying yes, and why setting boundaries is both problematic and liberating. I share what boundaries really mean, why they matter for healthier relationships and authentic living, and some simple ways to start practising them in everyday life.Explore this topic of Boundaries and how to live your best life after fifty further by reading my book "Forward After 50: The Rising Reinventors".Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookEmail: hello@rebeccaronane.com Website Rebeccaronane.comI run a Rising Reinventor programme, which is for women navigating various life and work stages.Ready to rewrite your next chapter? Join the waiting list here for the next Rising Reinventor programme and be first in line when the doors open.

In this podcast episode, the host, Rebecca Ronane highlights that identifying her core values was crucial to her successful career change after 50. She emphasises that understanding her values gave her the "freedom and confidence to make decisions that would allow me to live my authentic life." By discovering her core values, she stopped living by others' expectations and started making choices aligned with her truth. The key strategy she suggests is to identify your top 5 personal values, use them as a strategic decision-making tool, and let them guide your professional and personal transitions forward after the age of fifty.Explore this topic of core values and how to live your best life after fifty further by reading the speaker's book "Forward After 50: The Rising Reinventors".Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookEmail: hello@rebeccaronane.com Website Rebeccaronane.comI run a Rising Reinventor programme, which is for women navigating various life and work stages.Ready to rewrite your next chapter? Join the waiting list here for the next Rising Reinventor programme and be first in line when the doors open.

What is a Rising Reinventor? I started using this term when I wrote my book in 2022. I see it as a movement of women over 50 who seek to redefine ageing positively. A rising reinvention is a new perspective on ageing and oneself, viewed with pride and excitement. Generate and regenerate, not degenerate. Instead of fearing ageing, we can reframe our mindset, as it’s time to become and reinvent ourselves if we want to.In this episode, I explain some strategies for personal reinvention, including self-discovery and the importance of saying no to things that no longer serve you. I run a Rising Reinventor programme, which is for women navigating various life and work stages.Ready to rewrite your next chapter? Join the waiting list here for the next Rising Reinventor programme and be first in line when the doors open.Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookEmail:hello@rebeccaronane.com

Welcome to my second podcast season of Forward After Fifty. In this episode of Forward After 50, 'How Can We Deal With Ageism?' I'm discussing the importance of redefining ageing positively and confronting ageism. Ageism is a prevalent issue worldwide, with negative stereotyping about ageing deeply ingrained in society.The power of language can shape perceptions about ageing. By shifting the narrative around ageing, we can empower ourselves and others to embrace this stage of life with confidence and joy.Are you a woman over 50, uncertain about what's next? Do you question your identity or feel stuck in roles that no longer serve you? You're not alone. Many women over 50 have a desire for change. Have a look at The Rising Reinventors Programme Rebecca Ronane is an advocate for positive ageing, an author, a Life Coach, and a Podcaster.https://www.rebeccaronane.com/Follow me on Social Media Instagram Facebook

Episode Fifty of the Forward After Fifty podcast is about embracing adventure and stepping out of your comfort zone. My guest, Geraldine McFaul, is a freelance risk management consultant and shares her inspiring journey of walking from her home in Glasgow to Rome. She embarked on this adventure after her mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia, and she wanted to raise funds for Dementia UK and Mary's Meals in memory of her parents. Geraldine had minimal planning and relied on her intuition and the kindness of strangers along the way, the 'kindnappers as Geraldine named them'. She faced challenges, such as the heat wave and the daunting task of crossing the Alps, but she persevered and completed the journey in six months. The experience taught her the importance of setting her own pace, embracing flexibility, and trusting in herself. Geraldine plans to continue sharing her story through talks and writing a book. You can follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ged_home2rome/

Sara Barnes, author of The Cold Fix and The Winter of Our Lives, is my guest in this Forward After Fifty Podcast.  We discuss the benefits of cold water swimming for women over 50, including how it reduces physical pain and emotional distress.  Sara shares her journey of using cold water therapy to overcome challenges after having had major leg surgery to alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis. She also discusses the extra benefits of finding a sense of community with other cold water swimmers worldwide, including overcoming the dread of turning sixty by swimming with sixty different people in sixty places and the friendships and stories that were created. We discuss the importance of embracing one's physical self and taking action to live life to the fullest after the age of 50. It's about embracing age and its potential, as well as the personal growth and empowerment that comes with it. Don't let fear hold you back from living your best life. If you'd like to connect with Sara, follow her on Instagram and learn more about cold water swimming. Read The Cold Fix and The Winter of Our Lives 

From broken to breaking barriers, Jo Moseley describes herself as a single Mum with two grown-up sons. In addition to her lovely day job, she is a freelance creative. Divorce, perimenopause, and the loss of her Mother took Jo into a dark place; she describes herself as broken. Sleep-deprived, a friend suggested exercise might help; Jo purchased a rowing machine, and after two weeks, she began to feel much better. That rowing machine started a new direction that opened up multiple paths. Since then, she has exchanged a rowing machine for paddleboarding and became, in 2019, at 54, the first woman to paddleboard across Britain's coast to coast. She has written two books, been featured in a moving documentary about her coast-to-coast paddleboard adventure, and has a podcast. In this Forward After Fifty podcast, Jo tells her story about embracing bravery, overcoming fear, breaking barriers, and defying ageism. Jo is such an inspiring example of creating change, and if you'd like to know more, follow her on Instagram Read her books: Stand-up Paddleboarding in the Lake District: Beautiful places to paddleboard in Cumbria Stand-up Paddleboarding in Great Britain: Beautiful places to SUP in England, Scotland & Wales: Beautiful places to paddleboard in England, Scotland & Wales Watch her film Brave Enough - A Journey Home to Joy Listen to the podcast The Joy of SUP - The Paddleboarding Sunshine Podcast

Janice Jacquet is an artist and generously gave her time in 2021 to be interviewed for my book ⁠Forward After 50, The Rising Reinventors⁠ In 2023, I decided to revisit my ten interviewees in the following years to see if their ageing journeys, particularly any fears of ageing, had changed. In their initial interviews, each of the ten interviewees expressed concerns about ageing, particularly loneliness and fear of losing their independence. Janice, a seasoned artist, once grappled with the notion of calling herself a professional artist. However, her journey is a testament to the power of self-belief. Today, her artwork graces various exhibitions, and you can catch a glimpse of her past and upcoming creations on Instagram. Our conversation was a deep dive into a multitude of topics, ranging from ageism to the societal pressures that some cultures exert on individuals to conform to certain expectations of ageing. We explore fears, such as losing close bonds made throughout a lifetime and the possibility of relying on others for support, and we discuss the importance of connection. Janice Jacquet is a rising reinventor. Read Forward After 50, The Rising Reinventors for tons of tips to age positively

My guest in this episode of Forward After Fifty is Carole Railton, a behaviourist and author. Involved in technology since her teens, now in her seventies, she has more than enough experience to share on the subject of Artificial Intelligence and technology for the over-fifties, She has co-authored SeniorITy: How AI and Tech Can Enhance Senior Living o-authored with Lucia Dore.   Carole explains how we can make the most of AI, its negatives, such as scammers targetting the over fifties, as well as the numerable positives, Carole enlightens us on the myriad ways AI can enhance our lives, from improving our health to revolutionizing our shopping experiences. Most importantly, she underscores how artificial intelligence can empower us to maintain our independence, a beacon of hope for the over-fifties. We discuss updating our skills and the opportunities resulting from this, including creating our own businesses. Read the book to enhance your future and connect with Carole on X (Twitter) @carolerailton

In this episode of Forward After Fifty, we meet Siobhan Daniels, the retirement rebel.  Siobhan, the author of The Retirement Rebel and host of the Retirement Rebel: Life after 60 podcasts, is not just a retirement rebel. She is a powerful pro-age campaigner, actively contributing to the movement to eliminate ageism, the most tolerated prejudice. After retiring, Siobhan sold her home possessions and hit the road in a motor home to champion positive ageing. Her lifestyle choice inspires those looking to reinvent themselves and explore alternative ways of living. You can connect with Siobhan and find out more by visiting her website, https://www.shuvonshuvoff.co.uk/ and following her on instagram

If you are about to have a significant birthday (aren't they all) and want to be adventurous, listen to this podcast. I'm still determining how I stumbled on Heth's Goes Biking Instagram page, but I'm so glad I did. What a joy to follow someone who decides to move out of her comfort zone and do so in such a humorous way; I encourage you to follow her adventures. Despite being an avid cake eater, Heather Miller decided to celebrate turning fifty with something other than a 50-candle birthday cake. A recreational biker, Heather decided to take her bike adventure to the next level and announced a birthday bike adventure. Cycling 600 km around South Korea started the Heth Goes Biking Instagram page. What have you been saying you want to do but have yet to do? Making changes can sometimes be scary, so if you need motivation, read my book Forward After 50, The Rising Reinventors. After reading, you can permit yourself to dream on a large scale and create a plan of action. The first step to ageing positively is downloading my freebie, The Secret to Ageing Positively, here.

My guest today is Diane Watson, financial advisor and author of ⁠She Can Prosper: Unlocking Financial Independence and Empowering Women to Thrive.⁠ Diane is passionate about women's prosperity; her book has all the information needed to create financial independence and prosperity, including financial empowerment for women over fifty. We talk about financial benefits and what you should avoid, Money beliefs and their impact on financial decisions: gender roles, finances, and education. Diane says if you have not been looking after your money and are over fifty, it is not too late to start your financial independence journey. So many women fear losing their independence as they age, and much of that fear is around not having enough money. I encourage you to read Diane's very readable book, where she relates different women's stories. All of these contain tips for us to prosper. She Can Prosper can be purchased on Amazon, and for further information on how you can connect with Diane, go to her website SheCanProsper.com

In my book ⁠Forward After 50⁠ , I discuss connection as an essential part of moving forward after fifty. Connection is a top value of mine, so I wanted to have Honor Marks on my podcast, as Honor is about turning midlife into something magical. Her mission is to connect women over forty-five worldwide in her Magical Midlife Membership or her retreats in the south of France. In this episode, we discuss why midlife can be and is potentially the most magical time, and being part of a community of like-minded women is not only fabulous, but it's good for your health. Follow Honor on ⁠Instagram⁠ and check out her Honestly with Honor ⁠website to join Magical Midlife Membership.

Could age diversity in the workplace contribute to eliminating ageism? Many think yes, it would, but how many businesses across the globe are actively employing a multi-age task force? Maryna Fontenoy, owner of hairdressing salons Balayalchemy in France and Beaucatcher Salon in London, and Victoria Templeman, owner of Maison Victoire in France, an estate agent selling houses to a home and global market, are both proving to the world that age diversity at work works. Our conversation dives into why it works and how crossing the generation divide leads to mutual respect and evolving new dynamic ideas. You can connect with Maryna Fontenoy at Balayalchemy or in London at the Beaucatcher and Victoria Templeman at Maison VIctoire If you'd like to know more about intergeneration, read my book Forward After 50, The Rising Reinventors or contact me at rebeccaronane.com

This week's podcast features Kelly Howard, the consistency expert with a touch of adventure whose book Fit Active & Ageless for Life is our subject of discussion. Kelly and I both advocate that exercise is the key to healthy longevity. How we exercise is in our hands, which sometimes means we won't do anything. . Kelly recognises that everyone is an individual; therefore, she creates fitness plans that are doable and adaptable to what you want.  Even if you detest exercise, Kelly will convince you otherwise; her method is about adapting to make your exercise plan pleasurable. If you'd like to connect with Kelly, then go to https://fitisfreedom.com/ Kelly is offering you, the listener, her latest book for free by going to the following link: https://fitisfreedom.thrivecart.com/ebook/ If you haven't yet downloaded my freebie The Secret to Ageing Positively go to this link https://www.rebeccaronane.com/the-secret-to-ageing-positively/

In this episode, we discuss how we can deal with the privilege of longevity. Mebbs Remtulla was initially excited to retire, but after a while, he wondered, 'What's Next'? Then he discovered others of a similar age thought the same, hence the creation of What's Next?  What are you going to do with the gift of a longer life?  Why do we need to shift our mindset of ageing as a period of decline to longevity as a period of opportunity? Mehbs Remtulla and his team have created the Social Venture 'What's Next?' to help support a community that wants to make worthwhile connections and change the narrative of negative ageing. If you'd like to join or find out more about What's Next, please go to this link: https://whatsnext50.com/

Travelling solo is one of the fastest-growing demographics in the tourist industry. Yet, for some of us who haven't ventured to far-flung destinations by ourselves before, it might seem a daunting venture. Invariably, bucket lists for over-fifties women contain something to do with travel or being in a different environment. A change might mean a holiday or living in another country. So, in this episode, we discuss some ways you can travel solo and discover or rediscover somewhere that's been on your bucket list. My 30 Days to Kickstart Your Life After Fifty email program has a chapter dedicated to travel over fifty as I know how important travel can be for some women to move forward after fifty My fellow coach and one of the ten interviewees in my book Forward After Fifty, The Rising Reinventors is Carol Evans, my guest on this podcast. Carol loves to travel solo and in our conversation, shares many benefits of taking time out alone in an unfamiliar place and why it's not as daunting as it seems. Carol, a business coach, runs a membership for women who want to level their lives and creates business retreats, which is one way to venture alone yet be with like-minded people. Connect with Carol to find out more with the following link. https://www.planetpeacockclub.com

In this episode, I talk to Susan Salenger about her book ⁠SIDELINED: How Women Can Navigate A Broken Healthcare System⁠.   Sidelined examines the many ways in which some women manage and sometimes mismanage their healthcare. Susan explores how women, typically the medical gatekeepers for their families, tend to be highly conscientious about taking care of themselves, yet at the same time, inadvertently undermine their care. They often hesitate to call the doctor when they don't feel well and worry that their doctor's visit will take time away from their families or work. They may hesitate to ask doctors the necessary questions and don't always comply with the doctor's instructions. Susan Salenger's research reveals how conflicted many women are about the medical decisions they ultimately make. Susan was such a joy to talk to, and I admired that her first book was written at the age of eighty, which should inspire all of us who would like to write a book and think it's too late. No, it isn't! You can purchase Susan's book here. Follow her on Instagram and on TikTok @grandma.gains If you are at a crossroads, you might like my Thirty Days to Kick-start your Life After Fifty, an email program to shortcut your journey and create a limitless life if you'd like to know more, click here. My first book Forward After 50 is out now. Here's to your reinvention.

In my book Forward After 50, The Rising Reinventors, I interviewed ten women on various aspects of ageing. The fear of ageing came up with everyone I spoke to, including my guest today Janine Kathleen Shapiro who is the founder of Janine Kathleen and offers Personal Leadership Coaching and Psychic Healing.  Janine answers some of the fears many of us think ageing might bring. We discuss making changes, enjoying ageing, and understanding the ageing cycle. The challenges of reinventing who you are today and moving beyond the fear of ageing. You can find out more and connect with Janine by going to a website⁠ https://www.janinekathleen.com/work-with-me/ If you'd like to know the secret to ageing positively here's the link to the download https://www.rebeccaronane.com/the-secret-to-ageing-positively/ and the 7 top tips to move forward after 50 click here https://bit.ly/FAFtips Be sure to visit my website https://www.rebeccaronane.com/ and check out my program 30 Days to Kick-start Your Life After 50