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<p><br></p><figure id="figure-jflmqa7sinm9n1aogr"><img id="jflmqa7sinm9n1aogr" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/29CAKpGjX6RCNOrQFDRRyq53VgIeOTUNFitXXdGvTBoXECIL4f8wWqxts5LDsjW9.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/29CAKpGjX6RCNOrQFDRRyq53VgIeOTUNFitXXdGvTBoXECIL4f8wWqxts5LDsjW9.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3><a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-26-cat-corchado-vivacious-veteran-pilates-powerhouse/s-SdFbrmYGRB3?si=87bc48eb14a34f24919f1d247c5ac469&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-26-cat-corchado-vivacious-veteran-pilates-powerhouse/s-SdFbrmYGRB3?si=87bc48eb14a34f24919f1d247c5ac469&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">Listen here</a></h3><p>This week on <a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-26-cat-corchado-vivacious-veteran-pilates-powerhouse/s-SdFbrmYGRB3?si=87bc48eb14a34f24919f1d247c5ac469&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-26-cat-corchado-vivacious-veteran-pilates-powerhouse/s-SdFbrmYGRB3?si=87bc48eb14a34f24919f1d247c5ac469&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">Older &amp; Bolder</a>, Debbie McCulloch is joined by <a data-mce-href="https://www.smallspacepilates.com/" href="https://www.smallspacepilates.com/">Cat Corchado</a>, a vibrant voice in the wellness and veteran community. Cat is the founder of the Small Space Pilates Community, host of the Sisters in Service podcast, and a proud United States Air Force veteran.</p><p>Cat’s story is filled with strength, transformation, and heart. She shares her experiences as a single mom while serving in the military, and how she carried that resilience into every chapter that followed. Today, through her online Pilates platform and her podcast, Cat uplifts others—especially women veterans—by creating space for strength, healing, and joy.</p><p>With contagious optimism and grounded wisdom, Cat reminds us that it’s never too late to start your impossible. From body movement to community building, <a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-26-cat-corchado-vivacious-veteran-pilates-powerhouse/s-SdFbrmYGRB3?si=87bc48eb14a34f24919f1d247c5ac469&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-26-cat-corchado-vivacious-veteran-pilates-powerhouse/s-SdFbrmYGRB3?si=87bc48eb14a34f24919f1d247c5ac469&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">this conversation</a> will leave you inspired to reclaim your energy and live vibrantly—no matter your age or background.</p><p>🌐 Learn more: <a data-mce-href="https://www.smallspacepilates.com/" href="https://www.smallspacepilates.com/">www.smallspacepilates.com</a><br>🎙️ Listen to her podcast: <a data-mce-href="https://www.smallspacepilates.com/podcast" href="https://www.smallspacepilates.com/podcast">Sisters in Service</a></p><p><br></p><h3><a data-mce-href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review" href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">Leave us a review</a></h3>

Season 3 Ep 26: Cat Corchado, Vivacious Veteran, Pilates Powerhouse

<h3><br data-mce-bogus="1"></h3><figure id="figure-714aehpm8gm9exj8ry"><img id="714aehpm8gm9exj8ry" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/a7yjzGTNxNpsMBNMhyJ2wsRyUEhYgmxefjmYiTj9Fy0h7JGeSeVWo4RStYvZEfGW.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure><h3><a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-25-dianne-mcconnell-grace-gifts-and-special-challenges/s-Sg15DK4y1au?si=f0af33041dae43a7a17b2daf16609bac&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-25-dianne-mcconnell-grace-gifts-and-special-challenges/s-Sg15DK4y1au?si=f0af33041dae43a7a17b2daf16609bac&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">﻿Listen here</a></h3><p>This week on <a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-25-dianne-mcconnell-grace-gifts-and-special-challenges/s-Sg15DK4y1au?si=f0af33041dae43a7a17b2daf16609bac&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-25-dianne-mcconnell-grace-gifts-and-special-challenges/s-Sg15DK4y1au?si=f0af33041dae43a7a17b2daf16609bac&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">Older &amp; Bolder</a>, Debbie McCulloch welcomes <a data-mce-href="https://diannemcconnell.ca/diannes-story/" href="https://diannemcconnell.ca/diannes-story/">Dianne McConnell</a>, a powerful voice in the world of special education and advocacy. In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Dianne shares her lived experience as the mother of two sons with a rare genetic condition that brought about extreme medical needs and total blindness.</p><p>Despite the challenges, Dianne found a higher purpose. She earned her PhD in Special Education and became a visual consultant, dedicated to helping families who, like hers, navigate the overwhelming journey of raising children with severe disabilities.</p><p>After losing both of her sons—Ben and Erik—within two years, Dianne continued her work with a renewed sense of purpose, transforming grief into advocacy. She speaks openly about the lessons learned, the beauty in unexpected places, and the importance of seeing children with special needs as profound gifts to the world.</p><p>Dianne is the author of two books: Could This Be Grace? and Inclusion… It’s Not Just an Educational Buzzword—essential reads for anyone in education, healthcare, or family caregiving roles.</p><p><a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-25-dianne-mcconnell-grace-gifts-and-special-challenges/s-Sg15DK4y1au?si=f0af33041dae43a7a17b2daf16609bac&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-25-dianne-mcconnell-grace-gifts-and-special-challenges/s-Sg15DK4y1au?si=f0af33041dae43a7a17b2daf16609bac&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">This episode</a> is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the grace that can emerge from even the hardest journeys.</p><p>🌐 Website: <a data-mce-href="https://diannemcconnell.ca/" href="https://diannemcconnell.ca/">www.diannemcconnell.ca</a><br>📚 Books: Could This Be Grace? and Inclusion… It’s Not Just an Educational Buzzword</p><h3><a data-mce-href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review" href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review"><strong>Leave a review here</strong></a></h3>

Season 3 Ep 25: Dianne McConnell, Grace, Gifts, and Special Challenges

<figure id="figure-82nzx7se2sm94ap8sw"><img id="82nzx7se2sm94ap8sw" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/aiqi8rDFqNyDhy0HKEH5LpvVm8JoE43w5TAAyylzzfKsn25LiaGxHF66U2g9KEFl.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/aiqi8rDFqNyDhy0HKEH5LpvVm8JoE43w5TAAyylzzfKsn25LiaGxHF66U2g9KEFl.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3><a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-24-jo-ann-glim-surviving-stroke-to-thriving/s-Jwc9ezsaD5L?si=e57477d1f21d42acb2a704e9cb37554e&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-24-jo-ann-glim-surviving-stroke-to-thriving/s-Jwc9ezsaD5L?si=e57477d1f21d42acb2a704e9cb37554e&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">Listen here!</a></h3><p><br></p><p>In this week’s <a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-24-jo-ann-glim-surviving-stroke-to-thriving/s-Jwc9ezsaD5L?si=e57477d1f21d42acb2a704e9cb37554e&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-24-jo-ann-glim-surviving-stroke-to-thriving/s-Jwc9ezsaD5L?si=e57477d1f21d42acb2a704e9cb37554e&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">Older &amp; Bolder</a>, Debbie McCulloch is joined by the powerful and resilient <a data-mce-href="https://www.joannglim.com/" href="https://www.joannglim.com/">Jo Ann Glim</a>, who opens up about surviving a life-altering stroke that left her unable to walk, speak, or see clearly. What followed was a powerful path of recovery filled with emotional hurdles, physical struggle, and unwavering determination.</p><p>Jo Ann shares how the trauma of her stroke brought back vivid memories of her mother’s own stroke decades earlier—one that ended in tragedy. But rather than accept defeat, Jo Ann chose to fight back. Her recovery journey not only gave her back her life, but launched a new chapter of advocacy and storytelling.</p><p>Now, Jo Ann is the host of Don’t Count Me Out, a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of stroke survivors. She’s also a published author, with the award-winning Begotten with Love and her latest release, Trapped Within: A True Story about Survival, Recovery, Love and Hope.</p><p>Jo Ann’s story is a powerful reminder of what it means to never give up, and why sharing our stories matters.</p><p>📧 Reach Jo Ann at: JoAnnGlim.author@gmail.com<br>🌐 Learn more: <a data-mce-href="https://www.joannglim.com/" href="https://www.joannglim.com/">www.joannglim.com</a></p><p><br data-mce-bogus="1"></p><h3><a data-mce-href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review" href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">Leave us a review!</a></h3>

Season 3 Ep 24: Jo Ann Glim, Surviving Stroke to Thriving

<p><br></p><figure id="figure-szw788ju3m8xqf2i7"><img id="szw788ju3m8xqf2i7" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/2fwoeFvKPJXVQmJFVDYiQqcldO0Qj8iiLHQNAqWLY2pu4Mvlm8iGIolv45rvVIio.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/2fwoeFvKPJXVQmJFVDYiQqcldO0Qj8iiLHQNAqWLY2pu4Mvlm8iGIolv45rvVIio.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: undefined undefined;"></figure><h3><a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-23-yvonne-marchese-late-bloomer-living" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-23-yvonne-marchese-late-bloomer-living">Listen here</a></h3><p>On this week’s <a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-23-yvonne-marchese-late-bloomer-living" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-23-yvonne-marchese-late-bloomer-living">Older &amp; Bolder</a>, Debbie McCulloch welcomes the vibrant and fearless <a data-mce-href="https://www.latebloomerliving.com/" href="https://www.latebloomerliving.com/">Yvonne Marchese</a>, a woman who is determined to shake up everything we think we know about aging. Yvonne is the host of the <a data-mce-href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4MKQeN5JTwY9UIuCCFHaEF" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4MKQeN5JTwY9UIuCCFHaEF">Late Bloomer Living</a> podcast, President of the <a data-mce-href="https://www.latebloomerliving.com/community" href="https://www.latebloomerliving.com/community">Age Agitators Club</a>, and author of In Full Bloom: A Guide to Aging Playfully.</p><p>Yvonne shares how she discovered a whole new version of herself later in life by embracing creative play, taking risks, and building community. From roller skating to photography, podcasting to coaching, her story is a celebration of reinvention and possibility.</p><p>Through humour, heart, and boldness, Yvonne <a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-23-yvonne-marchese-late-bloomer-living" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-23-yvonne-marchese-late-bloomer-living">invites us all</a> to look at aging not as an ending, but as a chance to blossom. Her story might just be the nudge you need to take that first step toward your own late-in-life adventure.</p><p>🌐 Visit: <a data-mce-href="https://www.latebloomerliving.com/" href="https://www.latebloomerliving.com/" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">www.latebloomerliving.com﻿</a><br>📘 Read her book: In Full Bloom: A Guide to Aging Playfully<br>👥 Explore the Age Agitators Club</p><p><br data-mce-bogus="1"></p><h3><a data-mce-href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review" href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review">Leave us a review!</a></h3>

Season 3 Ep 23: Late Bloomer Living with Yvonne Marchese

<figure id="figure-xrihop7qcm8nr3l5o"><img id="xrihop7qcm8nr3l5o" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/0zsCsNOGMEQJ8IYM4OmbjtHobNBrtFGpeKBAzwdiwzciZnfWuAAVXctqzrHtseKa.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/0zsCsNOGMEQJ8IYM4OmbjtHobNBrtFGpeKBAzwdiwzciZnfWuAAVXctqzrHtseKa.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3><a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-22-claire-cavalieri-ageless-aging-wellness-coach?si=8e14370b37f44aeb87c2c6a4a0170cd4&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-22-claire-cavalieri-ageless-aging-wellness-coach?si=8e14370b37f44aeb87c2c6a4a0170cd4&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">LISTEN HERE</a></h3><p>In <a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-22-claire-cavalieri-ageless-aging-wellness-coach?si=8e14370b37f44aeb87c2c6a4a0170cd4&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-22-claire-cavalieri-ageless-aging-wellness-coach?si=8e14370b37f44aeb87c2c6a4a0170cd4&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">this week’s</a> episode of Older &amp; Bolder, Debbie McCulloch is joined by <a data-mce-href="https://www.clairecavalieri.com/" href="https://www.clairecavalieri.com/">Claire Cavalieri</a>, a Wellness Coach dedicated to helping people thrive well into their golden years. Claire’s approach to aging defies stereotypes—she believes that longevity isn’t just about adding years to your life, but adding life to your years.</p><p>Claire shares her personal strategies for staying active, including ballroom dancing, Tai Chi, and swimming, all of which fuel her zest for life. She also offers valuable advice on nutrition, encouraging listeners to embrace whole foods and eliminate ultra-processed options to protect both their bodies and their brains.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered how to feel more energized, improve your health, or shift into a healthier lifestyle that sticks, Claire has the tools to help you get there. From daily movement to mindful eating and relaxation practices, <a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-22-claire-cavalieri-ageless-aging-wellness-coach?si=8e14370b37f44aeb87c2c6a4a0170cd4&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-22-claire-cavalieri-ageless-aging-wellness-coach?si=8e14370b37f44aeb87c2c6a4a0170cd4&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">this conversation</a> will leave you motivated to create a future filled with vitality and purpose.</p><p>🌎 Learn more about Claire’s work at <a data-mce-href="https://www.clairecavalieri.com/" href="https://www.clairecavalieri.com/">clairecavalieri.com</a></p><p><br data-mce-bogus="1"></p><h3><a data-mce-href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review" href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">Leave us a review!</a></h3>

Season 3 Ep 22: Ageless Aging with Claire Cavalieri

<figure id="figure-s3pub8w3rfm7kiop33"><img id="s3pub8w3rfm7kiop33" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/6s1tBcNfC2prEzU4aqrVleGyuo5AspyvSQ6S4ZKLxfU2Ic9LishpWMpLGQ07RnjM.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 " style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/6s1tBcNfC2prEzU4aqrVleGyuo5AspyvSQ6S4ZKLxfU2Ic9LishpWMpLGQ07RnjM.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure><h3><a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-21-paula-chambers?si=63c6881f7bc5453985a3683d748635c9&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-21-paula-chambers?si=63c6881f7bc5453985a3683d748635c9&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">LISTEN HERE!</a></h3><p><a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-21-paula-chambers?si=ff168c4079a24fe6be7576d9c132361c&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-21-paula-chambers?si=ff168c4079a24fe6be7576d9c132361c&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">This week on Older &amp; Bolder</a>, Debbie McCulloch welcomes <a data-mce-href="https://paulachambers.me/" href="https://paulachambers.me/">Paula Chambers</a>, a Mindful Fitness Dance Instructor whose journey proves that movement is more than just physical exercise—it’s a path to healing, empowerment, and joy.</p><p>Paula shares her deeply personal story of overcoming childhood trauma and how dance fitness became an essential part of her mental and emotional recovery. Through movement, she discovered mindfulness, self-love, and resilience, and now she’s dedicated to helping others find the same balance and happiness in their own lives.</p><p>In this enlightening conversation, <a data-mce-href="https://paulachambers.me/" href="https://paulachambers.me/">Paula discusses the transformative power of movement</a>, how it can reduce stress, boost confidence, and enhance overall well-being, and offers practical ways to incorporate mindful fitness into everyday life. Whether you’re looking to improve your mental wellness, embrace self-care, or simply invite more joy into your routine, <a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-21-paula-chambers?si=ff168c4079a24fe6be7576d9c132361c&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-21-paula-chambers?si=ff168c4079a24fe6be7576d9c132361c&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">this episode</a> will leave you feeling inspired and ready to move forward.</p><h3><a data-mce-href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review" href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">Leave us a review here!</a></h3>

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Season 3 Ep 26: Cat Corchado, Vivacious Veteran, Pilates ...

Season 3 Ep 25: Dianne McConnell, Grace, Gifts, and Speci...

Season 3 Ep 24: Jo Ann Glim, Surviving Stroke to Thriving

Season 3 Ep 23: Late Bloomer Living with Yvonne Marchese

Season 3 Ep 22: Ageless Aging with Claire Cavalieri

Season 3 Ep 21: Paula Chambers, Mindful Dance Fitness