Season 3 Ep 16: Sharon Paskoff, Humour, Hope & Healing
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On this week’s Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch welcomes Sharon Paskoff, author of The Adjustable Lives of Women, a book that combines real-life resilience with fictional humour and heart. Sharon shares her personal journey and insights into heavy topics such as PTSD, addiction, the grief of losing a child, and the challenges of caregiving for an aging parent.
Sharon discusses her process of interviewing women who have faced significant life challenges and how their stories shaped her writing and her own perspective on resilience. She highlights the importance of “Grown Woman Knowledge,” her belief that failure and perseverance are critical to building strength and character.
At 71 years old, Sharon radiates positivity and joy, finding fulfilment in activities like cardio-funk dance classes and long walks with friends. This episode will leave you reflecting on the strength of the human spirit and the lessons that shape us all.