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Directory of a Dream Life 50+EndingsIt's Episode 62! I’ve had a bit of a strange week and this is not what I planned for this Episode! However, I’m afraid it’s going to be E for Ending. For Now at least. I was just going to disappear but then I thought I should at least let you know what’s happening. So this is a very short check in to say thank you for your support and I hope to be back in a few weeks time. COVID-19 has changed things for a lot of us – and If there ever...2020-08-0104 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+I'm On A Diet!Episode 61: I'm on a Diet!!! How often do we say that ... and what do we mean? Does 'diet' just mean what we eat, or is there more to it? TIMESTAMP 1.05 Our Sponsor Organic Secrets UK Ltd - check out the new products at www.organicsecrets.co.uk 1.45 What Do We Mean By 'I'm On A Diet"? 4.45 Why Are You On A Diet? 6.15 The Key To Dieting 7.40 Change Is Possible 10.40 Power Of The Mind...2020-07-2521 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Dance! Just Do ItWelcome to Episode 60! Dance - Just Do It!! What's Debs been up to? 💃✈️👩‍⚕️ I expected a chat with my ex-dance teacher to focus on how dance in general is such an uplifting activity. We do talk about that - but Debs Thomas had so much more inspiration to share! Coronavirus has changed her life .... but not in the way you think .... 💃So as well as dance we talk about the very core of Directory of a Dream Life 50+, which is planning to make the rest of our life, the best of our life. Including...2020-07-1820 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Who Needs CBD?🌿🌿This week's all about CBD 🌿- which of course is the principal product of our sponsor Organic Secrets UK Ltd. I'll be talking about why people take it, what CBD is and hopefully busting some of the myths and confusion that surrounds this amazing natural product. 😁 TIMESTAMP: 2.20 Our sponsor, Organic Secrets UK Ltd www.organicsecrets.co.uk 2.55 New opportunities, new ways of thinking 4.14 Are we hypocrites? 5.10 Why do people take CBD. 8.55 Who is it for? 10.25 What is it and how does it work? 1 2.20 Frequently Asked Questions Answered – is it legal? Does it get you high? Is the industry regulated? 14.10 How much should I take? A...2020-07-1120 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+It's Your Choice😁Everything is a choice - from deciding what to wear in the morning, to moving to live halfway around the world. And there are always 3 possible outcomes. Make things better, make things worse or leve them the same. Doing nothing is a choice too! Life choices determine how we behave, to what we think and how we live. 😁 TIMESTAMP: 1.20 Our Sponsor - www.organicsecrets.co.uk 2.15; Why bother changing at our age! (There's a little bit of echo on the audio in this section - sorry!) 4.40 Read the full Dai...2020-07-0417 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Choices - a conversation with Athina CrilleyGrowing up in the 60s and 70s offered us just a few choices when we left school. We often went down career paths advised by careers officers who scarcely knew us, or toed the line and did what was expected of us. As we're the last living generation to have grown up with limited available choice, I wondered how that compares to growing up in a world where anything is possible - as it is today. In this episode I chat with Athina Crilley - a 24 year old nutrition and fitness coach who is...2020-06-2723 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Breaking Bad HabitsB is for Breaking Bad Habits. It's a slightly shorter episode this week and I'm celebrating 3 years alcohol free! Finding that I was able to kick that long-standing habit is what started me off on my journey to making my life better in many ways. Not just through being sober, but by knowing that change IS POSSIBLE at any age! Whatever you'd like to change in your life, breaking a bad habit or changing a situation doesn't have to be a difficult journey, full of self-sacrifice. It's just about changing the...2020-06-2017 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+The Arts - Take 2Meet Indie Film Producer Taraq Qureshi! We chatted for well over an hour, so here are the highlights! As well as the story of how he met his lovely wife, Taraq was very honest and upfront about sharing his dark past . with us .... I also found out how indie films came about; what the post-covid future might be for the film industry as well as how Taraq is great proof that we shouldn't be defined by our past. Here's a link to Taraq's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGrb32l8_2LaTArRQeRudw Catch Strictly Salsa - The Beginning on Amazon...2020-06-1336 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+The Arts, Alcohol & AppreciationWelcome! Episode 54 comes to you by the letter A I talk briefly about all of the topics below in the introduction to this week's episode as well as at: TIMESTAMP: 9.50 Who else dreaded Nitty Nora doing her rounds at school? Stephen Williams's poem will definitely bring back memories! To find out more about Stephen's comedy verse, go to www.jiggerypoetry.com. For the chance to win Poems for Dads by Stephen Williams, just in time for Father's Day, go to our F Bor Insta, find my post from 6 June...2020-06-0621 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+First Birthday!It's our FIRST Birthday Episode!! Join me and my guests for this new format Directory of a Dream Life 50+ Podcast TIMESTAMP: 14.00 If you'd like to take advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime offer on MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL Kindle edition to pay 99p go to: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0871N6R52 for 99 cents it's https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0871N6R52 TIMESTAMP: 18.17 To be in with a chance to win one of the two Directory of a Dream Life 50+ Selection Boxes...2020-05-3021 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 52: Can You Become An Athlete After 50?My guest this week can inspire you to achieve beyond your expectations!⠀She's a coach who helps women over 40 get the training, tools and support to run obstacle races, so they can look and feel younger, gain confidence and overcome obstacles on the course and in their lives! Listen in to find out how she could help YOU! As it's been Mental Health Awareness Week, the handy lifehacks are a selection of mantras, taken from the Directory of a Dream Life MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's the end of an era too ... because the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ will be One Year Old next week! Keep...2020-05-2337 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 51: Living Clean and HealthyHolistic and healthy living is the topic of conversation this week with my guest Jen James. Her short bio is below. Listen in to find out how she sent chills down my spine and taught me a different way of thinking. And of course we've got our handy lifehacks and regular 70s trivia quiz question. Grab Jen's free download here https://celestialyoga.activehosted.com/f/25 There were a few tech concerns with the interview, and I've cleaned it up as much as possible - but they shouldn't interfere with your enjoyment! Here's a...2020-05-1630 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 50: Eat For VictoryThis episode is going out for the first time on 9 May 2020, the day after we commemorated the 75th Anniversary of VE Day. Albeit in lockdown, as we end week 6 of the Coronavirus pandemic. So of course, VE Day is our theme. I share food-related lifehacks from wartime Britain, what you could have expected to get ith your weekly food ration and there's an eggless cake recipe for you to follow, taken straight from the Ministry of Food booklet number 30. I also share my favourite little VE Day memory story from...2020-05-0918 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 49 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable. An Interview with Robin Joy MeyersMy guest this week is Robin Joy Meyers. As well as being a Molecular Geneticist, she is a FEAR STRATEGIST who helps women bust through their fears and find their true joy!I’ Robin is also a TedX Speaker - on a very appropriate subject! Find out about Robin here: https://www.robinjoymeyers.com Also in this episode are the quiz question and: tips to keep your car in peak condition during lockdown (taken from the Daily Telegraph, April 25th 2020) And for help with breaking bad habits and replacing them with go...2020-05-0222 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 47: What To Do If You Lose Your Mojo!An interview with Erica Leary.⠀⠀⠀⠀ Erica is a Life By Design Architect, based in Panama., who coaches clients finding or re-discovering their passion in life. The thing that makes us eager to get up in the morning! Access the free download from Erica here: https://AbsoluteGameChangers.com Get your mojo back by keeping up to date with Erica's FB lives 7pm UK time: www.facebook.com/therealericaleary or Instagram @therealericaleary or connect on linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaleary/ ⠀⠀⠀ Also in this episode: tips to keep yourself entertained during lockdown and of course...2020-04-2832 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 48: Being Fit and Fabulous!My guest this week is Orlena Kerek. She's a Doctor and health and weight loss coach living in Spain. Listen in to find out how she can teach you how to be fit and fabulous! As well as discovering how Orlena's methods work for her clients, we talk about making the move to live in a new country, changing direction, from paediatrician to to dietary coach, and using this coronavirus time to pick up old passions. You'll also pick up some valuable advice and guidance on healthy eating and living. To access the freebies mentioned by...2020-04-2527 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 46: Have You Tried Face Yoga??!My guest this week is FACE YOGA Expert, Kim Sarsons from Canada. Like us in the UK, she's learning to work around the Coronavirus restrictions and as well as giving us hints and tips that we can do right now to improve our face (!), she invites us all to join in her FREE Face Yoga 7 Day Challenge! https://www.tulacannacoach.com/quarantine-facelift She does get me pulling some very strange face poses here on the podcast too! Join Kim's private Facebook Group @glowupfaceyoga - which she calls GUFY for short, coz that's how you feel at first, when you're making faces i...2020-04-1134 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 45: In Retirement - How I Got My Invention On National TVMy guest this week is Connie Innukai from Maryland, USA. Connie is an inventor, a “grandmapreneur,” an author, and a caregiver to two young grandchildren. She is an absolute inspiration. Just because you've turned 70 years of age doesn't mean you have to shelve unfulfilled ambition! In other news ...here's the full article mentioned in this Episode - Why You Should Ignore All That Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure By Aisha S. Ahmad https://www.chronicle.com/article/Why-You-Should-Ignore-All-That/248366?fbclid=IwAR0Gp9XdWG961k0-8-RZAne6BGasKsGY2-kQE4GRQ7Ig_xZ0IR0TJAN1HIw To get your free copy of Connie's Book How I Got My Prod...2020-04-0429 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 44: Coronavirus - What To Do When The Sun Is Shining But You're On LockdownWhat To Do When The Sun Is Shining But You're On Lockdown Still coming to terms with the Coronavirus restrictions - but realising that we need to make the most of a bad situation. So ... that will include doing something with the back garden. I'm not green-fingered at all, so I invited Mitch Wall from Port Sunlight Garden Centre to give us all a bit of guidance. And of course, there's the weekly quiz question and life hack. Here's the Port Sunlight website: www.portsunlightgardens.co.uk and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PortSunlightGardenCentre/ CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT AB...2020-03-2821 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 43: Coronavirus - What The Heck Just Happened?#Coronavirus #socialdistancing #panicbuying #outofwork #lockdown #selfisolation.... what the heck just happened!⠀ Please listen in! #chinup #staypositive For anyone listening after it's original publication, this episode went out on Saturday 22nd March 2020 at 10am . This Episode of the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ is the first of my episodes to be transmitted amidst CORONAVIRUS. I mentioned it in passing last week, as we were just becoming aware of the potential severity of the situation here in the UK. However, in just the past week, all fu...2020-03-2116 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 42: "I'm Not Good Enough".James Bargeron has always wondered what makes us tick , and through the challenges of life, discovered that it's all controlled by power of our mind. I met James when he spoke at a recent conference in Birmingham. I realised very quickly that he has the same goals and aspirations as the Directory of a Dream Life 50+, in wanting to share and highlight the fact that it's not too late to tune into a way of thinking that's contrary to how we were taught in school. You know - "Pull yourself together", "Snap...2020-03-1430 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 41: A Different Approach To Weight LossAre you fed up of yo-yo dieting or have you given up on the idea of slimming altogether? Like you (and me), Patsy Hanson struggled with body image and dieting. Join us and learn from her story. Find out how she can help you to make weight loss a part of your lifestyle instead of a target! And discover more about Patsy's teaching at www.patsyhanson.com or email her at patsy@patsyhanson.com Join Patsy's private FB group - Weight Loss Motivation for Women UK. ** Whichever platform you...2020-03-0733 min

Red Thread PublishingRemake your life at any age: Marchia OgdenFeatured on today's show: Marchia Ogden Through her Directory of a Dream Life 50+ Podcast, Journal and Workshops, Marchia Ogden’s mission is to empower the baby boomer generation to break free from bad habits, and plan to make the rest of our life, the best of our life. She is a professional actress and an international public speaker. Marchia’s diverse portfolio began with working at a strategic level in the exhibition organising industry; eventually creating her own company, employing 10 people at its peak. Since then, she has achieved a BA Hons degree with the Open University, the Dipl...2020-03-0322 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 40: Do What You Love and You'll Never Work A Day In Your LifeMy guest this week is the multi-talented Author and Empowerment Coach, Jennifer Lynch We met on holiday in Kefalonia - and yes, she's the creator of the 8 free meditation download links that come free with any MY BEST LIFE Journal and Workshop purchase Use Jenny's discount offer here: www.angelwisdom.co.uk Angel Wisdom Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/angelwisdomfromJenniferLynch/ Author link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jennifer-Lynch/e/B004EFEDL4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_13&qid=1582668770&sr=8-13 Natural Co-Creators Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/292038257975885/ As mentioned briefly during this episode, although the majority of my...2020-02-2924 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 39: If You Always Do What You Always Did, You'll Always Get What You Always Got.If You Always Do What You Always Did, You'll Always Get What You Always Got. - Albert Einstein If you'd like to find out more about the new Home Workshop concept, take a look at https://www.gurgleit.com/mybestlife A full explanation of the Mel Robbins lifehack I referred to, along with a link, can be found in Episode 3 of the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ podcast. ** DIRECTORY OF A DREAM LIFE 50+ is a physical journal, a podcast and a workshop. 1) Discover what we're up to! Go to https://www.gurgleit.com/mybestlife 2) To order the Directory of a Dream...2020-02-2222 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 38: COLOUR ANALYSIS CHANGED MY LIFE - an interview with Lara Lauder“ The best colour is the one that looks good on you” Lara is passionate about everyone discovering their WOW colours, the colours that make their eyes shine bright, the colours that give them confidence, the colours that give you your ‘Va Va Voom’! As someone herself who has sat where you are today, facing a New Beginning she hopes her story, words of encouragement and empowerment will give you greater confidence as you move forward in life. From her studio just outside Marlborough, Lara runs colour & style sessions for men & women and workshops on the deve...2020-02-1535 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 37: Write It Down! How Journaling Can Change Your LifeLEARN HOW TO CHANGE YOUR HABITS AND TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE! We've worked hard and should by now be enjoying an amazingly happy life! If you're not living yours yet or you think (like I did) that you're too old or set in your ways to change your habits, read on! Because that's what I believed too. Turns out I was wrong! The simple routine of keeping a daily journal has the potential to make the rest of your life the best of your life. To grab the discount mentioned in this week's episode, go to https://www.gurgleit.com/journalearlybird ** DIRECT...2020-02-0817 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 36: We're Not Too Old and It's Not Too Late!The girls are back! This time, I'm joined by Jane, Kathy and Janet. During a meal at a restaurant in Manchester, we chat about how it feels to be a grandma as well as catching up with Jane's progress with the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL..⠀Join us! And of course there's the handy life-hack as well as a quiz question. If like Jane, you'd like to host a Directory of a Dream Life 50+ MY BEST LIFE WORKSHOP, just go to https://www.gurgleit.com/mblworkshop-enquiry-form2 MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL is undated so...2020-02-0123 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 35: YOUR GUIDE TO DE-CLUTTERING Part 2Here's the second part of my conversation with the amazing Brenda Mason! Often referred to as the “Tiny House Sweetheart,” Brenda Mason has spent the last two years sharing her passion for smaller living, but a huge life, on the best Tiny House Festival stages across the United States and various other International podcasts and stages. Off the stage, she also mentors those seeking more with less through her private consulting, her online course, Downsizing31, and her best-selling Book: “The 31-Day Guide to Creating Your Clutter Free Home Oasis”. https://www.amazon.c...2020-01-2529 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 34: YOUR GUIDE TO DE-CLUTTERING Part OneDon't forget to TELL your friends about this podcast and please post a review. We'll all need to de-clutter either our own stuff or someone else's stuff at some point in our lives. And probably soon. So if it seems like a daunting, unmanageable task - DO NOT miss this episode of the Directory of a Dream Life podcast!😊️ 🎤 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My guest Brenda Mason has such an engaging story to tell as well as sharing tips to making de-cluttering, down-sizing and just organising your life so that you live in your own 'home oasis'. If you'd like to learn more a...2020-01-1832 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 33: Losing Our ParentsAlthough it's inevitable, dealing with the passing of our parents can be traumatic in more ways than just emotionally. How do we adjust to becoming the 'umbrella' of the family? Amy Austin tells her story in this week's episode. If you have been a caregiver yourself and would like to contribute aspects of your own experience to Amy's research, you can contact her at amy@amyaustinmarketing.com Also, tune into her own podcast The Pursuit of Purpose, Episode 21: Seven lessons from being a caregiver and running a business (www.amyaustinmarketing.com/seven-lessons-from-being-a-caregiver-and-running-a-business ) If like me you're doing Veganuary, (or even if yo...2020-01-1126 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 32: What Am I Supposed To Do With The Rest Of My Life?Welcome to the first episode of the new decade (4th Jan 2020) My guest this week is Kathy Eckhardt, who's based out of Jamestown, Virginia. She's a Success Coach and Founder of Finding Your Genius. Kathy believes life is short and precious and therefore you need to be sharing your gifts with the world now! She is dedicated to empowering us to create a life beyond our wildest dreams. Here's a link to Kathy's website. https://biggestboldestdream.com The Jump 2020 2 day workshop that Kathy mentioned will be in February 2020. Details...2020-01-0421 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 31: Putting Our Best Foot ForwardHAPPY NEW YEAR and may the '20s be YOUR decade! (This episode was broadcast on Saturday 28th December 2019). Whichever platform you listen on, please SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW this podcast too! DIRECTORY OF A DREAM LIFE 50+ is a physical journal, a podcast and a workshop. 1) Discover what we're up to! Go to https://www.gurgleit.com/mybestlife 2) To order the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL go to http://www.gurgleit.com/mybestlifejournal...2019-12-2829 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 30: Make Your Life Sing!My guest this week is fellow podcaster and coach, Kathleen Thompson. If you'd like access to Kathleen's free download for Directory of a Dream Life 50+ Podcast listeners, it's called How To Fall In Love With Your Life - 5 Simple Practices For Right-Now Joy, and it's yours by following this link: http://www. kathleenannthompson.com/dreamlife Catch up with her podcast - it's called Find Your Groove and Make Your Life Sing. Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW this podcast too! DIRECTORY OF A DREAM LIFE LINKS: 1) To order the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL go to http://www.gurgleit...2019-12-2129 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 29 Total WellnessThanks for being here! Get the update on MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL and workshops, listen to a new lifehack and quiz question, then settle in to hear my two guests this week. Alice Edgerton and Karol Clark. These two ladies lead Live Women's Retreats and have created an amazing community of women 50 and over. https://www.amazon.com/Fulfilled-After-50-Create-Deserve/dp/1939998131/ Website: www.FulfilledAfter50.com Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FulfilledAfter50/ Podcast Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fulfilled-after-50/ Alice is the founder and CEO of www.Thrivingwithalice.com It is there where she provides recipes, free tra...2019-12-1422 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 28: You Are What You EatMy guest Lara Zuehlke's superpower, is helping her clients to address over-eating and weight issues. Not through dieting, but by changing their relationship with food. An experienced long-distance athlete and certified food psychology coach, Lara hosts the Fit Over 40 podcast and is the founder and owner of ZulaFit, a mind-body-soul fitness and wellness community for women ages 40 and up. Through her content and programs, Lara provides insight and inspiration to help women let go of the weight (wait) for good to gain new life. Don't miss out on her FREE Holiday Eating Survival Guide...2019-12-0729 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 27: Everything's Coming Up Strawberries!In this episode, as well as our regular quiz and life hack features, I announce the winner of the competition that's been running on Facebook and Instagram, to win a copy of the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL!! Did you enter? Is it you?? I also interview Nina Meiers from Barjarg in Australia. In her notes she says "it’s hard to see the sunshine through the fear and doubt, but for me, I think when you understand where you are going and why you are doing this, th...2019-11-3025 min

Fulfilled After 50It's Never Too Late to Live Your PassionKarol & Alice explore great opportunities for reinventing or re-igniting your passion with successful life re-inventor and podcaster Marchia Ogden from the UK. www.facebook.com/gurgleit www.instagram.com/dream_life_50plus https://www.gurgleit.com/mybestlife 2019-11-2600 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 26: EmptynestingEnjoy this week's episode as I go 'across the pond' to speak to two lively, and lovely, fellow-podcast hosts! Here's a link to Bridgett and Colleen's podcast HOT FLASHES AND COOL TOPICS. https://open.spotify.com/show/6np0cyUYr6o7bPsRcfsdc5 Follow them on Instagram too! http://nstagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics The answer to last week's competition was MACKESON! Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW this podcast too! DIRECTORY OF A DREAM LIFE LINKS: 1) To order the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL go to http://www.gurgleit.com...2019-11-2326 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 25: MY BEST LIFE!Excitement! MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL is now available in print! All Early Bird Offers are being processed. Thank you! The Early Bird offer price will be held for 1 more week - go to http://www.gurgleit.com/journalearlybird Listen to this weeks podcast for detail about how to win a copy of the Journal plus news about last week's competition. And of course, there's a Lifehack and quiz question! Please like, share and review this podcast too! DIRECTORY OF A DREAM LIFE LINKS: 1) To order the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ MY BEST...2019-11-1629 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 24: Who Is Bertie Bear?My guest this week was in her mid-fifties before she finally started to answer her life-long calling to be a writer. Below is a short bio, but listen in to this week's episode to hear how Caroline James made the decision to change her life, and for YOUR CHANCE TO WN! Yes, this week there's a competition running! What a gorgeous prize! Hop over to my Marchia at Gurgle It page on Facebook after 10.10 on Saturday 9th November for details - here's a link https://facebook.com/gurgleit 2019-11-0932 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Ep 23: Style It Out!The answer to last week's quiz question is Paul McCartney Having the confidence to change your hair, your clothes style or your demeanor can take a lot more than just a quick trip to the salons and shops. Sometimes we need a little mindset coaching to carry it off. My guest this week can help us achive just that. Kim Morris is a style coach and can work on the physical appearance, mindset or the whole kit and caboodle. Listen in to find out how her impartial but expert advice could benefit you! Kim is offering a 20% discount if you menti...2019-11-0228 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 22: Cost versus ValueLast week's quiz answer is yellow! (One section of this episode isn't great sound I'm afraid. Popping Ps and editing problems. My computer has given up the ghost so that section was recorded on the phone, which then informed me I need to clear a load of space to do more editing.) Here are the links mentioned in this week's episode. 1) To order MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL at the Early Bird Discount go to http://www.gurgleit.com/journalearlybird 2) To order MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL for collection from...2019-10-2617 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 21: Turning The TablesIn this week's episode, I'm the one being interviewed. Hence the title. The interview is hosted by Sierra Melcher who runs her business Integral Women from her home in Colombia. She is an Holistic Transformational Mentor, Author & Women's Circle Holder. You can contact her via the website at https://integral-women.com NEW FEATURE! Quiz answers should be posted as a one-word comment on the 110am Podcast post on Facebook or Instagram. Go to www.facebook.com/gurgleit or www.instagram.com/Dream_Life _50plus For more detail about the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ workshops or to take advantage of the earl...2019-10-1926 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 20: How Time Flies!CHECK OUT MY NEWS BELOW TOO! This episode, I thought I'd share an edited version of a Facebook Live interview I did in the pre-Podcast days. You may remember that Carl Pate was a guest on my podcast back in Episode 6. Well, it's one year ago this week since I was asked on to his own regular Facebook Live spot. I'd been invited as a guest because Gary & I had just returned from our first camper van 'working holiday'. Living the dream! What's obvious one year on, is that no matter how small your steps, it's still progress. I can see fr...2019-10-1227 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 19: A Job For Life?Many of us over 50s are approaching traditional retirement age in the knowledge that we'll have to just keep on earning. The good news is that gone are the days of the careers advisor, who told us what they thought we'd be good at. My guest Chris Cooper, can help you to analyse your experiences and talents to make the best choices for YOU! Book your 30 minute discovery call. Don't forget to tell Chris you heard about the offer through this podcast! https://www.lifecompletecoaching.com https://www.facebook.com/LifeCompleteCoaching/ *APOLOGIES for the variation in sound levels in a couple...2019-10-0523 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 18 Living My Best Life & 10 Top TipsJournaling changed my life. Getting into the routine of keeping a daily journal has undoubtedly been instrumental in making me a happier person, and guiding me to get rid of bad habits. Listen to this week's episode to find out how it could do the same for you! Instead of one or two Life Hacks, this week, hear my 10 Top Tips to Change - taken from the soon-to-be-published MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL. If you'd like to be a guest or contribute a lifehack - just follow the link in today's show...2019-09-2820 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 17: That one moment when your life changes for ever.Roger Cheetham was a pub landlord. Now he''s an international inspirational speaker in the field of RESILIENCE. Why? Because one evening his life was changed. He was beaten and left for dead in his home city of Sheffield, England.. Choosing to survive and thrive has taken him on a totally new career Here's the link to Roger's River of Resilience event on 26th October 2019: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/river-of-resilience-workshop-tickets-72222755205?aff=ebdssbdestsearch and here's his email address: roger@rogercheetham.com 2019-09-2131 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 16: Walking the CaminoContinuing my pursuit of new experiences - this last week I've been walking part of the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Portugal. Join us on this episode, when the two Jane's and I discussed what we'd gained so far. This was about 3 days in to our walk. By the way, the word we couldn't get right is ALBERGUE ! To browse CBD products as mentioned in today's episode, go to www.organicsecrets.co.uk For more detail about the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ workshops or to take advantage of the early bird offer on my Directory of a Dream Life...2019-09-1827 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 15: Turning It All Around If you ever thought about giving up, you’ll think again after hearing Kathy’s story of faith and resilience. Buy Kathy's book 'Dream Big' on Amazon: http://bit.ly/ddl50dreambig Here's a link to her website: https://kathytuccaro.com/ For a photo of Kathy's truck, check out our social media posts on Saturday 7th September 2019. For more detail about the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ workshops and Journal, go here: http://www.gurgleit.com/mybestlife *** ...2019-09-0728 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 14: Sharing Your ValueWhen he was made redundant, today's guest Chris Sissons, chose self-employment and worked out that his skills were in coaching for local marketing, & how to build your presence locally. In 2016 he began “Telling Stories: Making Business”, an opportunity for business people to tell their stories and discuss them in-depth with other business people. This has helped him develop his storytelling skills and Chris has helped over 40 people to date. Chris can offer you coaching that will help you build a portfolio of stories for your business. Contact him here: csissons079@talktalk.net Find out about the storytelling lunch opportunity at: https...2019-08-3129 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 13: Be Yourself!My guest this week is Patience Ogunbona - an inspirational Keynote Speaker, who inspires and challenges you to overcome adversity, quit making excuses and live your best life here and now. She helps aspiring, ambitious and driven men and women channel their entrepreneurial pursuits strategically for success. Patience also provides tools and leadership skills that enable a shift in mindset and transition from employee to entrepreneur (business) or intrapreneur (career progression). She is an Aligned Business Strategist, Certified John Maxwell Transformational Coach, Inspirational Speaker and the Author of a personal development book titled Aspiration...2019-08-2432 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 12: Equality for MenWelcome to Episode 12. Epiode TWELVE! YAY! I'm getting the hang of consistency and it really does pay off! Tristan is a highly qualified executive, a coach and a consultant specialising in customer value and business growth.. In his mid-fifties, Tristan is married and, with both his children now at University and increasingly independent, has taken the opportunity this affords to set up his own business with a view to taking greater control of his future. To find out more, go to: https://www.rivelinconsulting.co.uk For full information about the benefits of CBD oil, tablets...2019-08-1719 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 11. Easy, Easy, Stretch ...This week we go to Brisbane, Australia to talk with Liana Allison. (Via Zoom btw. I was in Wigan, England - slightly less exotic!) I love this lady! We met in Las Vegas (did I mention I've been there recently 🤣) at the Her Story Conference where we were speaking. She coaches women all over the world, equipping them to live their best life through emotional mastery. https://www.lianaallison.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/instituteofempathicleadership/ For more detail about the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ workshops or to take advantage of...2019-08-1029 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 10: Sharpen Your Sense of Direction!This week, I had an enlightening chat with Rebecca Norton, who not only can help us navigate the prospect of retirement but does it in a unique way! If you'd like to know more about her work, have a look here: http://www.facebook.com/RNsenseofdirection http://senseofdirection.life or linkedin.com/in/rebeccanlifecoach For more detail about the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ workshops or to take advantage of the early bird offer on my Directory of a Dream Life Journal, go here: http://www.gurgleit.com/mybestlife *** ...2019-08-0326 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 9. Viva Las Vegas!This week's episode has driven me bonkers as the hotel I moved into for the second part of my trip had very poor Wi-Fi. so I've had to create it all on my phone rather than on my PC which isn't ideal. I do recommend listening to anything by Brené Brown. Here's a link to her TED talk on Vulnerability https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o For more detail about the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ workshops or to take advantage of the early bird offer on my Directory of a Dream Life Journal, go here: &n...2019-07-2710 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 8: The One That Nearly Didn't HappenFrom Maastricht to Las Vegas via Wigan! It's been an interesting week! For more detail about the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ workshops or to take advantage of the early bird offer on my Directory of a Dream Life Journal, go here: http://www.gurgleit.com/mybestlife *** You can record your lifehack contributions as a voice message at www.anchor.fm/ddl50/messages It can be anything that makes our lives easier, happier or more productive 😀 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!! @dream_lilfe_50plus FACEBOOK: &nbs...2019-07-2012 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 7: Make It HappenHere's a link to the Her Story Global Women's Conference in Las Vegas where I'm delighted to be speaking and presenting a workshop. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/herstory-womens-global-empowerment-conference-las-vegas-usa-tickets-63954156604?aff=HerStoryConferenceLasVegas&afu=291486400253 If you'd like to be a beta tester for the online version of my workshop, email me at marchia@gurgleit.com Have a wonderful week! Marchia x PS: I don't get any better at this ... there are a couple of glitches in the recordings. For no apparent reason. Apologies. For more detail about the Directory of a...2019-07-1311 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 6 Consistency is EVERYTHING!"Do what is easy and your life will be hard. Do what is hard and your life will become easy" - Les Brown Can you believe that my guest Carl Pate and I have had the pleasure of meeting with the great man Mr Les Brown in person!!!! Today's episode is all about consistency, and as Carl points out, nothing looks different really from one day to the next, but stick with the small steps, because in time the progress will become huge. For me, consistently writing daily goals and activities into a...2019-07-0628 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 5: How The Impossible Wasn't! (Or how I became tee-total without really trying)Here are some of the things I love about being alcohol-free on a night out!! Dancing like no-one is watching - they're not. They're all too drunk - Keeping my 'high heels' on all night - Remembering what everyone said - Not regretting anything I said - No hangover - A good night's sleep - Leaving when I wanted to - Jumping into my car instead of waiting for a taxi - Not needing to pay for a taxi - Paying 30p per drink (less than 50 cents) for a...2019-06-2919 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 4: One Day or Day One?My guest Debbi Frost can be contacted via wandaspath@outlook.com She has recently written about her healing journey in a chapter called ‘My soul no longer screams in the dark’, which will be published in the book Perfect Health, due out this coming September. Her chapter is an invite to share in a deeply personal story of learning and healing with a focus on how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) therapy has been instrumental in resolving her symptoms of C-PTSD, which included frequent night terrors. Debbi has written about her journey to inspire anyone who needs to believe a healthi...2019-06-2226 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Ep 3: Just Do It!An interview with life coach Claire Cahill Whether it's making a drastic life change or just finding the courage to start a new project or hobby - don't just think about it. Do it! “The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled, the books that were never written, the songs that were never sung, the inventions that were never shared, the cures that were never discovered, all because someone was too afraid to take that first step, keep wi...2019-06-1522 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 2: You Are What You ThinkWelcome to the second weekly episode of Directory of a dream life 50+ I’ve called it You Are What You Think and my guest will be the lovely Audrey Scully By changing the way she approached life, Audrey is proof that our age is not a barrier to success and doing what we love. We'll also talk about the importance of being happy NOW. The past is just that. Gone. So don't let it determine your future. As a regular feature - there will of course be a couple of handy life-hacks too JOIN US...2019-06-0824 min

Directory of a Dream Life 50+Episode 1. WELCOME - and join in! 😀This is the very first episode! Thanks for being here. My aim is that each week we'll have an invited guest along to advise us on how we might look at and change the bigger things in life – whether it’s mindset related, or health, money, career or appearance etc. I’d like your help to. I’d like you to contribute any little life-hacks or tips you’ve gathered along your journey. It might be an old wives tale that works, advice that an old boss gave you ages ago, something that everyone in your family ‘just...2019-06-0109 min