In this episode, my guest is Christine Mason, author of newly released book - The Nine Lives of Woman which explores how women can optimize energy, hormones, and longevity from puberty through post-menopause, blending science, lived experience, and ancient wisdom.

During the discussion we discussed Christine’s from her new book and dive into:

* The Cycles of Female Vitality – How energy, metabolism, and mental clarity shift through life

* Biohacking for Women – Customizing wellness strategies for female physiology

* Hormonal Intelligence – Natural ways to balance hormones at every stage

* Reframing "Aging" as Evolution – Embracing the strengths and superpowers of each life phase

* Breaking the One-Size-Fits-All Health Model – Creating new frameworks for women's health

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Meet Christine Mason

Christine Marie Mason is the founder of Rosebud Woman, an intimate and body care line devoted to women’s wellness in midlife. Rosebud invites new conversations about holistic self-care, self-love and power. She is also the host of the Rose Woman Podcast, now in the top 5% of all podcasts worldwide, on Love and Embodied Liberation, and an author. Her most recent (and tenth!) book (April 1, 2025) is The Nine Lives of Woman: Sensual, Sexual and Reproductive Stages from Birth to 100.After a career in global consulting, Christine founded and grew multiple software companies, and served as a futurist and innovation advisor for global companies, and an advisor, investor and mentor to many technology startups. Concurrently, in 2000, she began a 25+ year journey into studying and teaching yoga, tantra, collective trauma healing, plant medicine and intentional living, pursuing a Phd is consciousness. She curates and leads salons, gatherings, seminars and events around the world, and teaches classical tantra, yoga, conscious menopause, and awakening in the body at festivals and retreats around the world. She is a mother of four adult children, bonus mom to two, and a grandmother.

Connect with Christine

Christine's Podcast: https://rosewoman.com/blogs/rosewoman-podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/christinemariemason

Website : http://christinemariemason.com

📘 The Nine Lives of Woman (Digital): https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-Marie-Mason/author/B01K6TUDFQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true📘 The Nine Lives of Woman (Print): https://rosewoman.com/products/the-9-lives-of-woman-sensual-sexual-and-reproductive-stages-from-birth-to-100?variant=46367720210686

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Do you have a dream but think you are too old? Think again. My guest today is Author, Judy Smith who is publishing her first novel at age 70. It’s never too late and you are never too old.

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Meet Judy Smith

Author Judy Smith made a career out of paper cuts (building a successful direct mail business). Now she is embracing her seventh decade with much laughter and intrigue. Judy has discovered a new sense of empowerment, enjoying taking her grand daughters to Wild Women Festivals, and showing them another side to their grand mother,and who's also now a novelist.

In the past, Judy released a best-selling series of “Life Lessons” gift books, and she looks forward to the release of The Golden Years Glitch, her debut novel, in May of 2025.

AVAILABLE ON AMAZON - THE GOLDEN YEARS GLITCH

In this episode, my guest is Maria Hopwood a vibrant and effervescent woman who overcame setbacks in life to not only survive but to live a life of purpose.

During our conversation we discussed:

* Maria’s early life growing up in

* Her move to Australia

* Overcoming obstacles

* Caring for her sick parents

* Working to help others find purpose and gratitude in life.

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Meet Maria

Maria is a powerhouse mindset mentor and conscious entrepreneur known for her unapologetic passion for helping people unlock their true potential. With over 20 years of experience in the health, wellness, and personal development space, Maria has guided countless individuals to not only transform their physical health but also elevate their mindset and reclaim their purpose.

Her journey is nothing short of inspiring — from losing her financial independence twice and relying on Centrelink benefits to building a thriving international business from the ground up. Maria’s story is proof that resilience, vision, and dedication can lead to extraordinary success.

She’s all about keeping it real, blending practical, no-nonsense strategies with deep, heartfelt guidance.

Her mission? To empower others to break free from limitations, embrace positivity, and design a life they truly love. Maria’s energy and wisdom continue to light the path for those ready to step boldly into their greatness.

Connect with Maria

mariahopwood.com

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Harmony - that was the ‘ah ha’ moment I had when speaking to my guest, Wendy Demaresque from Steps Towards Freedom.

Her thoughts on replacing Balance with Harmony gave me pause and I actually wrote about it for my monthly Wellness Reimagined post: Cultivating Harmony for a Life in Full Bloom.

During the episode we discussed:

* Wendy’s background and her work as a ‘Heart Space’ Entrepreneur

* How we should ‘Sing’ our life through our heart space and what that means

* Natural healing

* Advice for women stuck in life

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Meet Wendy

Steps Towards Freedom

Wendy brings a lifestime of passion and results in helping women to thrive in Health & Happiness as well as in business and career. As an author, mentor, teacher, healer, course creator, speaker, health professional & personal growth entrepreneur, Wendy loves to work with women who know they deserve to live their best version of their Life Journey and are ready to take massive action to achieve their goals..

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My guest, Lynne Smith and I went to high school together and had gone to the same dance studio in our early years. We reconnected at our 40th School Reunion and became friends again via Facebook.

It was only recently that I discovered, Lynne had been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 33. When I saw a Facebook post of her swimming with sharks (in a controlled environment of course), travelling and enjoying life I was amazed and knew I wanted her to share her story with my listeners.

During the episode Lynne and I discussed:

* Lynne’s diagnosis with MS at age 33

* Her resilience and reinvention

* The power of a positive mindsent

* How MS hasn’t held her back because of her determintaion

* Her work as an MS ambassador working with politicians to spread the word of MS

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Meet Lynne

Born in Sydney March 1958 to a Self-employed builder and a homemaker.

I matriculated in 1975 but was discouraged from pursuing advanced education and attended Miss Hales Business College instead.

I knew I was never going to be someone’s secretary but in fact it led to my first overseas adventure, when I applied for and attained a position of Cruise Hostess on the MV Turkenia, a Russian cruise ship that sailed a Ship/Jet route from Freemantle to Singapore. I was 18.

A couple of years later I wanted to earn some money (to travel to England) so started working as a waitress in Sydney. I earned the money and went to England but in the meantime, I had met a chef…

Forward to 1978 and we opened our first restaurant (Manly Sydney). I combined my business and hospitality skills and learnt that all knowledge is useful. Also that I had my father’s self employment genes).

We went on to open three restaurants over several years and life proceeded until I became unwell and was diagnosed with MS in 1991. I was 33 yrs old.

Of course that changed everything, personally and professionally. It was very difficult to adjust from busy busy busy to nothing and accept that I needed help with things that I had taken for granted. It took some years and professional psychological help to learn how to live in my new life

I had to deal with my diagnosis and prognosis whilst we continued our profession. Although I had staff it became apparent that our future would be different and we sold up and changed professions.

Whilst I adjusted to my new life that slowed me down and I learnt to accept the changes, my husband learnt how to become an internet service provider. By then we lived on the central coast and the industry was just beginning to expand. We eventually went on to own 5 mobile phone shops.

By 2010 my health was stabilising. I was not involved in the business but needed something to challenge me. As my dogs had passed away (We do not have children) I decided to start a dog minding business that involved minding dogs in our home. I knew I had the business and hospitality skills to adapt to this growing industry.

When I sold the business in 2022 I had 12 minders around the coast so those skills from Miss Hales in 1976 helped all my professional life!

We were ready to retire and we now travel as much as we can and enjoy our home, friends and extended family.

Fortunately I have been stable for some time and that means I can function reasonably well (now diagnosed 34 years). I can walk unaided for short distances and run my home with help from a cleaner. I enjoy exercise with my MS friends and attend ScubGym classes weekly that helps to keep up my stamina, strength and flexibility.

We have a small teardrop van and we like to travel around Australia (state by state). We also enjoy cruising when possible.

I’ve always been a positive person and was taught to make the most of a situation. I’ve done that to the best of my ability.

Lynne, is truly an inspirational woman and I very much enjoyed chatting with her.

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Staying Active and Healthy after 50 is vital for longevity and ageing in a positive and well balanced way.

In this episode, my guest is Jennifer Jones from The Retirement Phase. I first met Jennifer about 9 years ago. We were both Australian bloggers and have maintained a blogging friendship since then.

A fun fact - we have never met in person and I had never heard Jen’s voice until this episode!

I’ve long been inspired by Jennifer and her commitment to her health and wellbeing and now at 70 she is still going strong. She is a powerhouse but equally a beautiful soul and I enjoyed chatting with her.

Jen is also a co-host for our monthly Wellness Reimagined Link Up. A place for us to write about our own health and wellness ideas as well as sharing our goals to help us stay accountable.

During the episode we discussed:

* Jen’s background with health and fitness

* Her current workout routine now that she is retired - what changes she has made to her exercise program.

* Wisdom that she has developed about staying fit and healthy in aging

* What being a Woman Living Well After 50 means to her

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Meet Jennifer Jones

I’m a lifelong exerciser who started my fitness journey at age 30 and, at 71, I’m still going strong. As a mum of adult children, with a busy lifestyle, even in retirement, I have always made exercise a priority, no matter what it takes. Over the years, my approach to fitness has evolved, but my commitment to staying active has never wavered.

I love weight training, cycling (both indoors and outdoors), and walking my toy poodle, Oscar. This stage of life is my time to focus on myself, and I am living the active, fulfilling life I always aspired to after retirement. Staying happy, healthy, and fit allows me to do just that.

Through my journey, I hope to inspire midlife women to realize their potential and embrace an active lifestyle. I truly believe that exercise can enhance well-being, boost confidence, and open the door to new possibilities, at any age.

Connect with Jennifer

Website: The Retirement Phase

I hope you enjoyed this episode and if you have a story you would like to share, I’d love to hear from you.

Keep blooming, keep thriving, and keep living life in full bloom! 🌸✨

How much Ultra Processed Food do you eat? Some might be obvious but others might be hidden. In the United States, UPFs account for around 70 percent of the U.S. food supply and 60 percent of adult diets.

In this episode of the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast, my guest is good friend and blogger, Donna Connolly from Retirement Reflections.

Donna has been researching UPFs and making changes to her diet for the last few months. Donna does not have a background in health and nutrition but is discussing her journey a regular person trying to make sense of the nutritional information and misinformation surrounding us.

In this episode, Donna discusses:

* What prompted her to investigate Ultra Processed Foods

* What Ultra Processed Foods are

* The science behind UPFs

* Why we should be concerned about UPFs in our diet and their effect on our health

* Actions we can take to eliminate UPFs

Meet Donna

Donna currently live on beautiful Vancouver Island in BC, Canada, where I retired to nearly 10 years ago. Early on in my retirement, I began the blog ‘Retirement Reflections’ which is still continuing today. Prior to that I lived and worked for 14 years in Beijing, China as a Middle School Principal and a Deputy Director at a large international school

Resources:

Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food that isn’t Food by Chris Van Tullekin.UnProcessed Made Easy: Quick, Healthy, Family-Friendly Meals by Delicia Bale. Quit Ultra-Processed Foods Now by Dr. Sui H. Wong.

Cookbook Others – With online websites:Jack Monroe and Allegra McEvedy. Online resources for thrifty cooks include the Guardian’s budget meals series and BBC Good Food’s budget section

Connect with Donna

Retirement Reflections – What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired

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Tired of dieting and not getting results? My guest today is Dr Ginny Trierweiler, founder of Slender for Good After 50 and she is sharing why Smart Women Don’t Diet.

Ginny shares her personal journey with weight loss and why eating less is the wrong approach.

We also discussed her Slender for Good After 50 program and how we can embrace healthy eating habits.

Meet Dr Ginny Trierweiler

Dr. Ginny Trierweiler is the author of the forthcoming book “Slender for Good after 50: Eat More, Stress Less, and Never Diet Again.” She is a psychologist and certified health coach who discovered evidence-based solutions for her own eating and weight issues.

Now she loves to help other women learn how Truly Healthy Eating works, and how they can actually CRAVE the Good foods and drinks. Every day, she is helping other wise women (and men) make healthy eating habits easy, and escape stress and worries about eating and weight.

Connect with Ginny

https://www.youtube.com/@slenderforgood/ https://www.Facebook.com/ginny.trierweiler/ · https://www.facebook.com/groups/slenderforgoodwarriors · https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnytrierweiler/

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