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The Present Day Wise WomanThe wise woman way to becoming a Crone with Dr Alice MacKinnon | Ep. 41In this tender and truth-filled episode, Jennifer sits down withDr. Alice MacKinnon — emotion coach, mindfulness teacher, and proud apprentice to the way of the Crone. Together they explore what it really means to flourish from the inside out, to age as initiation, and to embody the calm, grounded wisdom that our world so deeply needs. Alice shares how Emotional Freedom Techniques, mindful movement, and gentle presence can help us return to ourselves as we navigate this powerful season of life — the time of the Wise Woman.Becoming a Wise Woman @ 0:00Jennifer and Alice discuss the jour...
2026-02-1749 minThe Present Day Wise WomanThe Power of Stories That Matter with Alice MacKinnon | Ep. 36Dr Alice MacKinnon, a Doctor of Adult Education and longtime storyteller, explains why the stories we choose to share in our elder years become some of the most powerful tools for connection, healing, and wisdom.We explore:Why wisdom stories, not outrage, are what the world is starving forHow reclaiming the matriarchal voice is cultural repairWhy deep listening creates real safety and generational healingAlice and Jennifer offer a simple call to action:Share a story that matters, and make space for another woman to do the same.Your story is...
2026-01-281h 10The Present Day Wise WomanWhat if your biggest heartbreak, deepest burnout, and wildest reinvention all led you to your most powerful, wholehearted self—at 62? | Ep. 2In this intimate and inspiring conversation, Dr. Alice MacKinnon—no-nonsense emotion coach, five-time author, and surf-loving activist—opens up about coming out in her late 50s, the bushfire that changed everything, and the wisdom she’s apprenticing to as a present-day wise woman.From climate activism to the power of silence, from owning her PhD to buying her first surfboard at 46, Alice shares raw truths and hard-won insights on courage, purpose, and living in deep connection with the earth. This is one for every woman ready to rise—wholehearted and unapologetic.
2025-09-0551 min
Smart Sassy SeniorsRespecting and honouring all generationsAs mature women with many younger friends, Alice and Jen discuss generational differences and respect.
2024-05-1614 minSmart Sassy SeniorsSetting Up For Great SleepAlice and Jen know the secret to waking up refreshed starts the night before, and they're excited to share their routines that set them up for a great night's sleep.
2024-05-0816 minSmart Sassy SeniorsThe Brain Body ContractAlice and Jen were thrilled to attend neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman's "The Brain Body Contract" presentation. In this episode, they're excited to share their insights and takeaways.
2024-02-2925 minSmart Sassy SeniorsThe secrets and benefits to dry skin brushingAlice has been using Jen's dry brush. What is a dry brush? A dry brush basically helps remove dead skin cells and unclogs pores – leaving skin feeling softer and smoother. It's also used to help boost circulation and stimulate your lymphatic system. Join Alice and Jen as they talk all things skin brushing.
2024-02-1912 minSmart Sassy SeniorsWhat is your love languageWhat's your preferred way of giving and receiving love? In this episode, Jen and Alice dive into the topic of love languages, discussing not only romantic relationships but also the dynamics of friendships. They explore how understanding and communicating in the way someone else needs can profoundly impact all kinds of relationships.
2024-02-0815 minSmart Sassy SeniorsDo you get your 30 a week?If you're dealing with bloating, gas, or any digestive discomfort, this podcast episode has got you covered! Join Jen and Alice as they dive into the importance of embracing 'your 30' - incorporating a diverse range of whole foods into your diet to nourish your microbiome. The microbiome consists of beneficial bacteria residing in your large intestine, playing a crucial role in your overall gut health. In this episode, Jen and Alice are going to talk about getting your 30 and why we need to do it.
2024-02-0219 minSmart Sassy SeniorsHow to regain hope with stubborn optimismAlice shares her story about how she found herself on a path where she had lost hope, and how through her practices she regained her hope and instilled practices to keep her stubbornly optimistic.
2024-01-0412 minSmart Sassy SeniorsGrounding versus Focus with ADHDAlice recently had someone ask her how grounding techniques work for someone with ADHD. In this episode, Alice and Jen explore how Jen, as a person with ADHD, has developed and refined her personal grounding practices.
2023-12-1918 minSmart Sassy SeniorsShe puts needles where to help fix your pelvic floor prolapseJen is working with Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin to help treat her prolapse. In this episode, Dr Sarah Mattin gets real with all of the treatments including acupuncture directly to the pelvic floor to help Jen’s prolapse. This very educational conversation shows the ways Jen is improving her prolapse.
2023-12-1327 minSmart Sassy SeniorsHow working too hard influences pelvic floor prolapseIn this episode, Jen talks to Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine Maz Roginski, about how working too hard and burning the candle at both ends can lead to ailments like Pelvic Floor Prolapse. Dr Maz shares some ways to help prevent and treat Pelvic Floor Prolapse.
2023-12-0536 minSmart Sassy SeniorsPart 2: I gotta go, I went! Dealing with urge incontinence and pelvic floorHave you found yourself suddenly needing to go to the toilet, but before you get there, you’ve had a mishap? This is known as Urge Incontinence, which involves the sudden urge to empty and results in involuntary leakage of urine. In this episode, Jen chats with Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin about urge incontinence and what you can do to help reduce or stop this.
2023-11-2912 minSmart Sassy SeniorsPart 1 : Why we wee when we sneeze – Pelvic Floor ProlapseMany women have been suffering in silence for years and thinking it was normal. If you are finding that when you sneeze, other things are happening, then tune into this episode as Jen speaks to Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin about Pelvic Floor Prolapse.
2023-11-2327 minSmart Sassy SeniorsPaul McCartney is a true ambassador for aging brilliantlyAlice and Jen reflect on attending Paul McCartney's electrifying Queensland concert at age 81. In this episode, Alice and Jen talk about how vibrant his performance was and discuss how he is a true ambassador for aging with grace and energy.
2023-11-1519 minSmart Sassy SeniorsOur favourite acupressure technique for dealing with stressHave you heard of Clinical Tapping? Alice has been busy studying Clinical Tapping. In this episode, Alice and Jen explore the practice of Clinical Tapping, a therapeutic technique involving rhythmic tapping on certain body points. They discuss the fundamentals of this method and its therapeutic effects. And, they reveal their top acupressure strategies for managing stress.
2023-11-0817 minSmart Sassy SeniorsThe Obstacles Is The Way'The Obstacle Is The Way' is a famous quote by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. What does this mean? In this episode, Alice and Jen explore the idea that confronting barriers not only propels us forward but also shapes our path.
2023-11-0112 minSmart Sassy SeniorsThe Hero's Journey Brings FreedomThe Hero's Journey involves a hero who goes on an adventure, learns a lesson, and wins a victory with their newfound knowledge before turning home transformed. In this episode, Jen and Alice discuss the 'Hero's Journey' and the role it plays in finding freedom.
2023-10-1712 minSmart Sassy SeniorsFree To Be MeJen shares how for most of her life she found herself wearing constant masks. In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about the importance of what it means to be 'free to be me'.
2023-10-1014 minSmart Sassy SeniorsHelping with Anxiety NaturallyOver the last couple of years, we have seen an increase in people facing anxiety. In this episode, Jen and Alice discuss anxiety and techniques you can use to manage it naturally.
2023-10-0414 minSmart Sassy SeniorsDancing with ADHDNumerous women are receiving ADHD diagnoses later in life, illuminating previously unexplained aspects of their experiences. In this episode, Jen and Alice discuss Jen's life with ADHD and explore how Alice navigates through life alongside someone with ADHD.
2023-09-2726 minSmart Sassy SeniorsMastery comes from practice, celebrating 1 year of our podcast.Woohoo! Smart Sassy Seniors is celebrating its first birthday. In this episode, Alice and Jen reflect on what it was like when they first started their podcast and talk about how much things change when you consistently practice.
2023-09-2111 minSmart Sassy SeniorsOnly 20% of longevity is hereditaryOnly 20% of our longevity is hereditary, emphasizing that a staggering 80% depends on our lifestyle choices. In this episode, Jen and Alice discuss how the power and control we have over these choices, significantly shape our long-term health.
2023-09-1416 minSmart Sassy SeniorsHindsight is useless.Hindsight is great but useless. In this episode, Alice and Jen talk about how you process situations when they didn’t go as you wished and when you reflect you really did the best you could at that time with what you
had.
2023-09-0618 minSmart Sassy SeniorsSugar is not always our enemy.Jen and Alice both had experiences where sugar was their vice and let's not get started on Jen and her condensed milk addictions! In this episode, Alice and Jen discuss how they live a balanced life around sugar and their cravings.
2023-08-3019 minSmart Sassy SeniorsOwning Our WisdomOne day an army of grey-haired women may quietly take over the earth. In this episode, Alice and Jen discuss what this quote by Gloria Steinem means to them and their transition through life.
2023-08-2213 minSmart Sassy Seniors46. Taking Responsibility For Your Own StuffWe face many times in our lives when someone's actions can trigger our emotions. In this episode, Alice and Jen explore Emotional Self Regulation which refers to a person's ability to manage their emotions and impulses.
2023-08-1811 minSmart Sassy Seniors45. Lessons and gifts from our relationshipJen and Alice are about to celebrate their first wedding anniversary and like all relationships, there is the being, being who you individually are and what you learn from each other. In this episode, Jen and Alice share the lessons and gifts from their relationship.
2023-08-0818 min
Smart Sassy Seniors44. How committed are you?Are you truly committed to achieving your goals? Commitment at different levels leads to achieving results at different levels. Join Jen and Alice in this episode as they discuss the significance of commitment and how it influences them to attain their goals.
2023-08-0209 min
Smart Sassy Seniors43. How to leave work at workWith the rising levels of anxiety, depression, and mental health issues due to the difficulty of switching off from work. In this episode, Jen and Alice discuss the importance of leaving work at work, particularly in the context of the hybrid workspace where many people work from home.
2023-07-2710 min
Smart Sassy Seniors42. How we live a life of happinessHappiness. Everyone says they want it, but they don't make conscious efforts to work at creating it. In this episode, Jen & Alice share their key factors to making a happy life and the importance of continuing to work at it.
2023-07-1915 minSmart Sassy Seniors41. Our Deepest FearOur Deepest Fear is a poem written by Marianne Williamson. In this episode, Alice and Jen talk about the significance of this poem in their lives.
2023-07-0512 minSmart Sassy Seniors40. What you practice you become.Alice shares about a documentary on Michelle Obama she was recently watching, and in one scene, Michelle is talking to a group of girls and explains 'what you practice, you become'. In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about why this resonated with Alice and how it relates to her work in mindfulness.
2023-06-2712 minSmart Sassy Seniors39. Gritty Mindfulness for Everyday LifeDr Alice MacKinnon is a Stillness Ninja and Mindfulness expert. In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about Alice's journey in mindfulness, what mindfulness practices are and how you can incorporate them into your life.
2023-06-2020 minSmart Sassy Seniors38. You deserve 1 per cent to playYou deserve 1 per cent to play. People have forgotten how to play. In this episode, Jen and Alice break down the importance of play in our physical and mental health.
2023-06-1309 min
The Present Day Wise Woman - Healthy Life Hacks With Jennifer JefferiesMindfulness with Alice MacKinnonDr Alice MacKinnon is a Stillness Ninja and Mindfulness expert. In this episode, Jen talks to Alice about her journey in mindfulness, what mindfulness practices are and how you can incorporate them into your life.
2023-06-1320 minSmart Sassy Seniors37. What is your BS?Everyone has BS around their BS (big stretch). In today's episode, Alice and Jen talk about how they move through their BS about their BS!
2023-06-0721 minSmart Sassy Seniors36. Let's talk all things poo!What is your poo telling you? In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about the importance of being regular, what your poo can tell you about your health and what proactive measures you need to be taking.
2023-05-3111 minSmart Sassy Seniors35. Core Basics For VitalityWhat are your core basics for vitality? In this episode, Jen and Alice discuss their core basics to enable them to live a life from prevention.
2023-05-2315 minSmart Sassy Seniors34. Don’t turn down your light for anyoneShine your brightest self. In this episode, Alice and Jen talk about Jen’s journey in owning her shiny unicorn, sparkling, rainbow loving self, and how being authentic and who you truly are is what makes you shine brightly. Never allow anyone to take that away from you.
2023-05-1613 minSmart Sassy Seniors33. Lessons from the waterBoth Jen and Alice are surfers of many years experience. Their thousands of hours in the water have yielded many learnings, not only about their surfing skills but how to live richer and more meaningful lives on land. In this episode they share some of these learnings.
2023-05-0911 minSmart Sassy Seniors32. Choosing LoveThere’s a Native American Indian story about two wolves that live within us - one is fear, and one is love. The one that thrives within us is the one we feed. In this week’s episode, Jen and Alice chat about love and fear and how to nourish love at all levels of our lives. They also address how to live lightly with fear.
2023-05-0314 minSmart Sassy Seniors31. The things that stop us from success in lifeAre you constantly saying ‘I know that’, but knowing and doing are two completely different things? In this episode, Alice and Jen explore what stops us from success in our lives.
2023-04-2413 min
Smart Sassy Seniors30. Where the juice things in life liveAre you constantly saying ‘I know that’, but knowing and doing are two completely different things? In this episode, Alice and Jen explore what stops us from success in our lives.
2023-04-2413 minSmart Sassy Seniors30. Where the juicy things in life liveComfortable with being uncomfortable. We don’t always like it, but we know the importance of it, as that is where all the juicy stuff lies. In this episode, Alice and Jen explore what it means to be uncomfortable, and how it stretches us as we grow.
2023-04-1812 min
Self Love PodcastSLP 270: Align Yourself To Big Energy with Alice Mackinnon‘Surfing brought joy back into my life and I just kind of sobbed as I paddled out into the line-up and a Brahminy kite was flying overhead, and I just sobbed at the gift of choosing joy again in my life, and the ocean brought it back in for me. Which is what it did when I learnt how to surf at 46 as well. There was just this experience of choosing joy and choosing the wild inside that surfing brings because you are immersed in the ocean and there’s big energy out there sometimes and you get to alig...
2023-04-171h 10Smart Sassy Seniors29. Biohacking for longevityBiohacking and longevity is really based on the principles of naturopathy, and that is living from a place of prevention. Being strong, fit and healthy as we age. In today’s podcast episode, Jen and Alice share their favourite things to do in their lives to enable them to live from a place of prevention, biohacking their lives!
2023-04-1227 minSmart Sassy Seniors28. PLANT BASED AND POWERINGJen and Alice are both long-time, mainly plant-based eaters and love the health, environmental and ethical benefits of this approach to food. In this episode they chat about the need to ensure enough protein is consciously included in vegetarian and plant-based diets too, they can continue to power physically through life.
2023-04-0518 minSmart Sassy Seniors27. Never underestimate the power of smellNever underestimate the power of smell and its capacity to shift our emotional state and to heal. Combine it with mindful breathing and we have a potential superpower on our hands! In this episode, Jen and Alice explore the power of aromatherapyand its potential to synergise powerfully with mindfulness practices like deep, slow breathing.
2023-03-2816 minSmart Sassy Seniors26. How to be an entrepreneurBeing your own boss and running your own business is creative, sometimes fun and exciting, a commitment and it calls for a mindset of self-belief. In this episode Jen and Alice chat about how they each run their businesses and how their mindsets have evolved over the years.
2023-03-2224 minSmart Sassy Seniors25. Let's Make A DocumentaryIn late 2021, Jen and Alice went to a women’s surf film festival and noticed there were no films about older women. So they set out to make that film. In this episode they talk about how Taking Off: Tales of Older Women Who Surf was born and why it’s about more than surfing.
2023-03-1515 minSmart Sassy Seniors24. How to be fit at 50 and beyondCrossing the threshold of 50 can be a time to commit to great health and fitness (physical, mental and emotional). In this episode, Jen and Alice chat about some of the many ways we can move our bodies for great health.
2023-03-0815 minSmart Sassy Seniors23. The inspiration that made sliding doorsWho are the women who have inspired, mentored, coached or uplifted you at different times in your life? In this episode Jen and Alice talk about women from their lives who have made all the difference.
2023-03-0125 minSmart Sassy Seniors22. The Art of StoppingAre you always on the go? Do you give yourself time to stop? In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about the importance of just stopping.
2023-02-2115 minSmart Sassy Seniors21. The lowdown on sugarWho knew that there are so many sides to sugar?! In this episode Jen and Alice begin exploring some of the ins-and-outs of sugar.
2023-02-1514 minSmart Sassy Seniors20. Putting Fear In Its PlaceWhenever we start anything new, fear is going to come along with us! In this episode, Mrs Jen and Mrs Alice share their thoughts on how they each put fear in its place in their lives.
2023-02-0814 minSmart Sassy Seniors19. Finding love later in lifeIt doesn’t matter what age you are, if you’re calling in love, call it in clearly by living into your own happiest life. In this conversation, Mrs Jen and Mrs Alice chat about how they met and how they nourish their marriage every day; as well as unashamedly leaning into love at any age.
2023-02-0127 minSmart Sassy Seniors18. Sharing our wisdom to any ageWe all know it takes a village to raise a child, but where is that village these days? In this episode, Jen and Alice chat about the role of the Aunty, Grandmother and other wise elders who have so much to contribute to the life of the village.
2023-01-2418 minSmart Sassy Seniors17. How mindful movements help to recharge the adrenal glands.Your body gets to a point where the adrenals are so tired from life that flogging yourselves depletes you more. In this episode, we talk about why and how specific mindful movements help to recharge the adrenal glands.
2023-01-1820 minSmart Sassy Seniors16. Sleep as we ageIn this Smart Sassy Seniors podcast, Jen and Alice chat about some of the myths about sleep as we age; some of the facts about the importance of sleep for all ages; and some of the practices that help us nourish great sleep in our lives.
2023-01-1117 minSmart Sassy Seniors15. The Pitfalls of PerfectionismAre you feeling tied up in knots trying to be perfect? In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about the pitfalls of perfectionism and how to unknot yourself from this type of life.
2022-12-2716 minThe Present Day Wise Woman - Healthy Life Hacks With Jennifer Jefferies128. Don't flog it if you're tired! How mindful movements help to recharge the adrenal glands.Your body gets to a point where the adrenals are so tired from life that flogging yourselves in the gym to get more energy and lose weight. In this episode, Jen interviews Dr. Alice MacKinnon on why and how specific mindful movements help to recharge the adrenal glands.
2022-12-2721 minSmart Sassy Seniors14. Staying Grounded At ChristmasIt’s that time of year, when for some, family gatherings can feel intense and emotionally draining. In this episode, Jen and Alice share some simple strategies from a place of prevention to help you stay grounded and deal with those ‘moments’.
2022-12-1810 minSmart Sassy Seniors13. NeighbourlinessDo you know your neighbours’ names? What about the people in your street? Neighbourly connections create resilience and kindness locally - the best way to start could be to invite your neighbours to a street party. In this episode, Jen and Alice dare you to do it.
2022-12-1309 minSmart Sassy Seniors12. Grow Food Not GrassJen and Alice walk 10 steps out of their front door to pick leafy greens and yummy fresh food from their garden each day. They don’t grow grass, they grow food! Listen in to see how they do this.
2022-12-0817 minSmart Sassy Seniors11. Fit for PurposeDid you know that taking calcium tablets alone won’t make strong bones? You also have to eat calcium-rich foods and move your body! In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about how to move your body for maximum health benefits.
2022-11-3016 minSmart Sassy Seniors10. Stay Engaged As You AgeDon’t let chronological age trick you into acting old. It’s super important to stay actively engaged with life and a diversity of people and activities to keep your body, mind and soul vibrant. In this episode, Jen and Alice discuss different ways to stage engaged as you age.
2022-11-2309 minSmart Sassy Seniors9. Stress BustersDid you know that small daily stresses like whining kids, traffic jams and supermarket queues can add up and take years off our life if we don’t learn to respond to them in healthy ways? In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about five things we can do to become stress-busters in everyday life.
2022-11-1020 minSmart Sassy Seniors8. Embracing our beginners mind as we ageTaking up a new activity or learning something new when we’re older, has its challenges and its joys. In this conversation, Jen and Alice share some of their insights from learning to surf later in life; and then expand those experiences into how we can all embrace lifelong learning with its humbling, hilarious, and uplifting moments. It’s never too late to turn that dream into reality and the learning journey is as important as the eventual mastery.
2022-11-0226 minSmart Sassy Seniors7. The BobIn this episode of Smart Sassy Seniors, Jen and Alice open a conversation about the stereotypes and perceptions society often have about how older women should dress, look and even how they should wear their hair. We’d love women to show up with vitality, vigour, passion and dressing any damn way that pleases them.
2022-10-2816 minSmart Sassy Seniors6. Inspiration and motivation for our next chapter with David TS WoodIn this week’s Smart Sassy Seniors podcast Jen and Alice speak with David T S Wood, a 61 year old rebel, troublemaker and all-round vibrant human being. He’s also a renowned Mindset Trainer who has worked with a million people around the world to inspire them to transform the way they live their lives.
2022-10-1334 minSmart Sassy Seniors5. Nutrition for FitnessIn this episode, Jen and Alice reveal the missing piece of the nutrition puzzle that even the textbook fitness and whole foodies can miss.
2022-09-2812 minSmart Sassy Seniors4. Move It or Lose ItIn this episode, Jen and Alice talk about the wonders of exercise and movement for our minds, brains and bodies.
2022-09-2822 minSmart Sassy Seniors3. The elephant in the room - Coming out as gayIn 1978 the first Gay Mardi Gras happened and when the gay community choose visibility. In episode 3, Jen and Alice discuss sexuality and coming out as gay.
2022-09-2823 min
Smart Sassy Seniors2. How Jen kicked Alice’s butt with LoveJen and Alice talk about the Perpetual Stress Loop and how fixing sleep problems is the key to revitalising energy.
2022-09-2815 min
Smart Sassy Seniors1. Queen of HeartsWelcome to Smart & Sassy Seniors with your hosts Jennifer Jefferies and Alice MacKinnon. Tune into Episode 1 to learn what the Smart & Sassy Seniors Podcast is all about.
2022-09-2710 min