The indescribable experience of seeing Michelangelo’s David in person draws Lisa and Trudy into a conversation about the value of rejoicing in life and celebrating ourselves exactly as we are.

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• (01:01) - Seeing the David
• (11:01) - Change the narrative
• (17:40) - Stop comparing yourself
• (24:30) - Maiden, Mother, Crone
• (31:18) - Practicing gratitude

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

Ciao! Lisa joins Trudy virtually from Italy to continue their conversations about courage, being difficult women and the stories we all tell ourselves about our own capacity and limits.

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• (01:19) - Ciao from Italia
• (09:11) - Courage
• (21:06) - What story are you telling yourself?
• (29:50) - Taking up space
• (37:47) - People’s inherent kindness

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

How does one cultivate courage? By being courageous. Lisa and Trudy discuss the resilience of women, taking risks and the need for silent time to listen to your inner voice.

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• (01:55) - Courage means doing it anyway
• (10:23) - Fortitude is courage over time
• (20:38) - Self-talk
• (26:35) - A soft place to land
• (35:20) - Being a woman takes courage

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

Lisa and Trudy are joined by prolific author Merilyn Simonds to chat about the benefits of inter-generational friendship, the creative process and why women are so much more than the roles they play.

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--From This Episode–

Walking with Beth: Conversations with My Hundred-Year-Old Friend by Merilyn Simonds

Woman, Watching: Louise de Kiriline Lawrence and the Songbirds of Pimisi Bay by Merilyn Simonds

• (00:55) - Introducing Merilyn Simonds and Beth Robinson
• (06:47) - I want that woman as my friend
• (11:03) - Boundaries
• (19:40) - The writing process
• (24:11) - Broadening the scope of who you are
• (32:06) - Friendships as we age

--Credits--

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

Lisa and Trudy are joined by Trisha Estabrooks, a communicator, advocate and former school trustee and journalist, for a conversation about the moments on the precipice in life. When there’s a fork in the road, which way do you go? Trisha shares her wisdom from successes and failures, and the challenges of being a woman in politics.

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--From This Episode–

“Ain’t Life a Brook” by Ferron

• (01:11) - Introducing Trisha Estabrooks
• (09:03) - Where does courage come from?
• (17:42) - Time for reinvention
• (23:23) - The path will reveal itself
• (30:52) - The next reinvention
• (35:35) - Letting go
• (41:53) - On the precipice

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

To celebrate their 40th episode, Trudy and Lisa are joined by “apprentice crone” Cody Dub to discuss entering the “second trimester” of life. What does it mean to be middle aged? Why is camaraderie between women so important? And how do women manage the squeeze of living in the “sandwich generation”?

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• (01:30) - Welcome Cody Dub
• (09:40) - Gut brain
• (17:48) - What do you know you don’t know?
• (29:04) - Un-wellness and women
• (35:46) - You desire what’s in front of you

--From This Episode–

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

Radical Acceptance, Radical Compassion by Tara Brach

You’re Wrong About podcast hosted by Sarah Marshall

--Credits--

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

If I explore my growing edges, how will I have to change? Lisa and Trudy break down the self-limiting beliefs that can hold all of us back — and how important it is to get out of your own way and ask, “Who am I beyond the shape I’m in?”

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--From This Episode--

The Growing Edge by Howard Thurman

• (01:38) - The edge
• (09:45) - It’s never too late for anything
• (15:07) - Fixed vs learner’s mindset
• (22:01) - How far are you from where you want to grow?
• (22:27) - Motivated by fear or by love
• (36:23) - Getting out of your own way

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

Psychologist Janelle Drisner brings her unique perspective and sage wisdom to the conversation around loneliness. The cure to loneliness lies within — Janelle takes us to the root of our loneliness and how we can find the connection we crave.

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--From This Episode--

I and Thou by Martin Buber

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

Risk by Anaïs Nin

--Credits--

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen