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<figure id="figure-xini8yls76m7ag1qdi"><img id="xini8yls76m7ag1qdi" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/36B5wZpObIF4LzAzXgk0Pk4hVX4N1ioASAraNyHBeqqfOOS6Ho0OxcLFMwB84jXc.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/36B5wZpObIF4LzAzXgk0Pk4hVX4N1ioASAraNyHBeqqfOOS6Ho0OxcLFMwB84jXc.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-20-barbara-ellison-waking-up-from-widows-fog?si=0ca9d7e508ae442dabc2e686744a5754&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-20-barbara-ellison-waking-up-from-widows-fog?si=0ca9d7e508ae442dabc2e686744a5754&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-20-barbara-ellison-waking-up-from-widows-fog?si=95e06abfc7404047bd31be02f070caea&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-20-barbara-ellison-waking-up-from-widows-fog?si=95e06abfc7404047bd31be02f070caea&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://boards.com/a/086OL.dz36pZ?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaOl1MAg_iaAP5YqjlZC_rGayeiboXRKHTwpAE50mlc6Id1rII_igWlbuo_aem_-XCmbrq7Ssld-1BdW_i-qA" href="https://boards.com/a/086OL.dz36pZ?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaOl1MAg_iaAP5YqjlZC_rGayeiboXRKHTwpAE50mlc6Id1rII_igWlbuo_aem_-XCmbrq7Ssld-1BdW_i-qA">Barbara Ellison</a>, a woman whose energy and zest for life are truly contagious. As the founder of Wellness Playroom, Barbara is passionate about helping people embrace happiness as a way of life.</p><p>At 61, Barbara faced a major life transition when she became a widow. She opens up about navigating the grief, uncertainty, and self-discovery that followed, offering insight into how she found clarity and purpose beyond loss. Now in her seventies, she is thriving and inspiring others to redefine what it means to truly live.</p><p>Barbara shares practical tips on turning daily frustrations into sources of joy, seeing change as an opportunity, and embracing a fulfilling future. Whether you're in a life transition or simply looking for more happiness in your day-to-day life, <a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-20-barbara-ellison-waking-up-from-widows-fog?si=95e06abfc7404047bd31be02f070caea&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-20-barbara-ellison-waking-up-from-widows-fog?si=95e06abfc7404047bd31be02f070caea&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">this episode</a> will give you the tools and motivation to step into your next chapter with confidence.</p><p>🌎 Connect with Barbara:<br><a data-mce-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-ellisonwellnessplayroom2024/" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-ellisonwellnessplayroom2024/">LinkedIn</a><br>📲 For a Complimentary Caring Conversation: <a data-mce-href="bit.ly/caringconvo" href="bit.ly/caringconvo">bit.ly/caringconvo</a></p><p><br data-mce-bogus="1"></p><p><strong><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></strong></p>

Season 3 Ep 20: Barbara Ellison, Waking Up From Widow’s Fog

<p><br></p><figure id="figure-7c6bf9tr5m70h1oza"><img id="7c6bf9tr5m70h1oza" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/162GFG7JwqIwfT0aWOMtm7pjBB9taF2FoSXM8q36xbsglXW5A69r4BfIS1EBdHWD.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/162GFG7JwqIwfT0aWOMtm7pjBB9taF2FoSXM8q36xbsglXW5A69r4BfIS1EBdHWD.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-19-lisa-quinto-helping-mothers-of-addicts?si=5ee218c5f685447e847bf0ade7d8ba31&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-19-lisa-quinto-helping-mothers-of-addicts?si=5ee218c5f685447e847bf0ade7d8ba31&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-19-lisa-quinto-helping-mothers-of-addicts?si=867e428f1aff4638a40aed5cde0d9432&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-19-lisa-quinto-helping-mothers-of-addicts?si=867e428f1aff4638a40aed5cde0d9432&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">This week on Older &amp; Bolder</a>, Debbie McCulloch sits down with Lisa Quinto, a woman who has turned unimaginable challenges into a mission to help others. After witnessing her daughter’s 15-year battle with drug addiction, Lisa found herself called to support other mothers facing similar struggles. Through her coaching practice, she blends her personal experiences with the healing power of horses, offering guidance and hope to those navigating the heartbreak of addiction.</p><p>Lisa’s journey has been one of remarkable resilience. From overcoming a learning disability and enduring severe bullying to surviving homelessness as a young mother, she has faced adversity with strength and determination. In this emotional and thought-provoking conversation, Lisa shares her wisdom on healing, perseverance, and the power of finding support.</p><p>If you or someone you know has been affected by addiction, <a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-19-lisa-quinto-helping-mothers-of-addicts?si=867e428f1aff4638a40aed5cde0d9432&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-19-lisa-quinto-helping-mothers-of-addicts?si=867e428f1aff4638a40aed5cde0d9432&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">this episode </a>is a must-listen. Lisa’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the ability to turn pain into purpose.</p><p>🌎 Learn more at <a data-mce-href="https://lisaquintowellness.com/" href="https://lisaquintowellness.com/">lisaquintowellness.com</a><br>📲 Connect with Lisa:<br><a data-mce-href="https://www.facebook.com/lisa.quinto.733" href="https://www.facebook.com/lisa.quinto.733">Facebook</a> | <a data-mce-href="https://www.instagram.com/lisa.quinto.733/" href="https://www.instagram.com/lisa.quinto.733/">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><h3><a data-mce-href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review" href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review">Leave us a review here</a></h3>

Season 3 Ep 19: Lisa Quinto, Helping Mothers Of Addicts

<figure id="figure-r4o4vvckxem6qijsfd"><img id="r4o4vvckxem6qijsfd" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/20p0N9mp0B51AFzUmH2KHrsOkPpwegpFVOXX7oALuwOb0oBAQ0VpQviY0MJl9KoR.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/20p0N9mp0B51AFzUmH2KHrsOkPpwegpFVOXX7oALuwOb0oBAQ0VpQviY0MJl9KoR.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-18-pamela-rand-funny-feisty-octogenarian?si=aeb42619e25040ac80ee52c06dbac987&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-18-pamela-rand-funny-feisty-octogenarian?si=aeb42619e25040ac80ee52c06dbac987&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-18-pamela-rand-funny-feisty-octogenarian?si=aeb42619e25040ac80ee52c06dbac987&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-18-pamela-rand-funny-feisty-octogenarian?si=aeb42619e25040ac80ee52c06dbac987&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">Older &amp; Bolder</a>, Debbie McCulloch <a data-mce-href="https://pamelarand.net/#about-me" href="https://pamelarand.net/#about-me">Pamela Rand</a>, an 81-year-old powerhouse who is redefining what it means to age with energy and humour. Pamela is the creative force behind popular comedy sketches on social media, using her wit to highlight the hilarious realities of growing older.</p><p>Her passion for life extends beyond comedy. Pamela credits her vibrant energy to consistent positive habits, including laughter, meditation, Pilates, and Qigong. She also shares her unique journey into motherhood—having her first child at 41 and twins at 51!</p><p>With a lifetime of experiences, including years spent in France and a career as an educator across the globe, Pamela brings a wealth of stories, insight, and humour to this entertaining episode. If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible in your eighties, Pamela is living proof that the answer is: anything.</p><p>📺 Watch Pamela’s comedy sketches on <a data-mce-href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRP8hi8cTil0JL41tpuxx3Q" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRP8hi8cTil0JL41tpuxx3Q">YouTube: Adventures In Feeling Young</a><br>🌎 Learn more at <a data-mce-href="https://pamelarand.net/#about-me" href="https://pamelarand.net/#about-me">pamelarand.net</a></p><p><br data-mce-bogus="1"></p><p><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></p>

Season 3 Ep 18: Pamela Rand, Funny, Feisty Octogenarian

<figure id="figure-mb393bcnzm6ggw1l9"><img id="mb393bcnzm6ggw1l9" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/29qEdQVxOt8IpznFvZK3SKcHzyQ0hWiFWaN56IFQb1l6Yfi5IDWhlAhJAYxvKdmL.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/29qEdQVxOt8IpznFvZK3SKcHzyQ0hWiFWaN56IFQb1l6Yfi5IDWhlAhJAYxvKdmL.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-17-nancy-perpall-divorce-lawyer-turned-author?si=e41d40c517584b3bb7d9f5e7c578de9e&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-17-nancy-perpall-divorce-lawyer-turned-author?si=e41d40c517584b3bb7d9f5e7c578de9e&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">Listen here!</a></h3><p><br data-mce-bogus="1"></p><p><a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-17-nancy-perpall-divorce-lawyer-turned-author?si=f1d6aa5919504362b050e915aae9d7a5&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-17-nancy-perpall-divorce-lawyer-turned-author?si=f1d6aa5919504362b050e915aae9d7a5&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://nancyperpall.com/" href="https://nancyperpall.com/">Nancy Perpall</a>, an author and former divorce attorney with a mission to help couples strengthen their relationships. After years of navigating the legal side of broken marriages, Nancy now uses her expertise to guide couples toward healthier and more fulfilling partnerships.</p><p><a data-mce-href="https://nancyperpall.com/books/" href="https://nancyperpall.com/books/">Nancy’s latest book</a>, The Malnourished Marriage – 5 Essential Emotional Nutrients for a Healthy Relationship, is set to launch next month, offering practical and heartfelt advice for couples. She’s also the author of the novel Around Which All Things Bend, which explores themes of love and connection.</p><p><a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-17-nancy-perpall-divorce-lawyer-turned-author?si=f1d6aa5919504362b050e915aae9d7a5&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-17-nancy-perpall-divorce-lawyer-turned-author?si=f1d6aa5919504362b050e915aae9d7a5&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">In this episode</a>, Nancy reflects on her career journey from critical care nurse to attorney, sharing the lessons and wisdom she’s gained along the way. She also discusses the challenges and rewards of caregiving for her spouse, offering an intimate look at the resilience required in all aspects of life.</p><p><a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-17-nancy-perpall-divorce-lawyer-turned-author?si=f1d6aa5919504362b050e915aae9d7a5&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-17-nancy-perpall-divorce-lawyer-turned-author?si=f1d6aa5919504362b050e915aae9d7a5&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">Tune in</a> for an episode filled with insight, inspiration, and the encouragement to embrace the possibilities of every stage in life.</p><p><a data-mce-href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review" href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review">Leave us a review here!</a></p>

Season 3 Ep 17: Nancy Perpall, Divorce Lawyer Turned Author

<figure id="figure-wohj8evs8m4sk65zc"><img id="wohj8evs8m4sk65zc" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/36Pv8fYhXkBT3urvgssq1hL3CNd24473XkxAgyShPEG4Hrl99aPCY84ElpAvSW3G.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-16-sharon-paskoff-humour-hope-healing-mixdown-1?si=d2331e42bfe7483890ca93717c9f7145&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-16-sharon-paskoff-humour-hope-healing-mixdown-1?si=d2331e42bfe7483890ca93717c9f7145&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-16-sharon-paskoff-humour-hope-healing-mixdown-1?si=fbc7944aa7494f32b16d11389b89151f&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-16-sharon-paskoff-humour-hope-healing-mixdown-1?si=fbc7944aa7494f32b16d11389b89151f&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">On this week’s Older &amp; Bolder</a>, Debbie McCulloch welcomes<a data-mce-href="https://www.sharonpaskoff.com/" href="https://www.sharonpaskoff.com/"> Sharon Paskoff</a>, 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>At 71 years old, Sharon radiates positivity and joy, finding fulfilment in activities like cardio-funk dance classes and long walks with friends. <a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-16-sharon-paskoff-humour-hope-healing-mixdown-1?si=fbc7944aa7494f32b16d11389b89151f&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-16-sharon-paskoff-humour-hope-healing-mixdown-1?si=fbc7944aa7494f32b16d11389b89151f&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">This episode</a> will leave you reflecting on the strength of the human spirit and the lessons that shape us all.</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 16: Sharon Paskoff, Humour, Hope & Healing

<figure id="figure-9qajigtr4m4ii4b27"><img id="9qajigtr4m4ii4b27" src="https://cdn.durable.co/covers/25eCr4kxUWudEbFNOo24FYZxIJFRh9gFqSZLoXkdKTxRqQSCVJJfO0mH358xcJDU.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-15-christina-trotter-globetrotting-gal?si=8aa830f285b1494c849162b6b8091796&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-15-christina-trotter-globetrotting-gal?si=8aa830f285b1494c849162b6b8091796&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">LISTEN HERE!&nbsp;</a></h3><p><a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-15-christina-trotter-globetrotting-gal?si=1ced005643b04e33adb0ea70d50328d0&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-15-christina-trotter-globetrotting-gal?si=1ced005643b04e33adb0ea70d50328d0&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">This week</a> on Older &amp; Bolder, Debbie McCulloch is joined by Christina Trotter, an intrepid traveller whose adventures span 48 countries across six continents. Christina reflects on her journeys, from backpacking through Europe to exploring the rich history of Peru and Chile, marveling at wildlife in the Galapagos Islands, and embarking on safaris in Africa. Her stories are filled with life lessons and inspiration for anyone with a passion for exploration.</p><p>Christina’s love for travel didn’t stop at storytelling—she turned her passion into a thriving business. As the founder of <a data-mce-href="http://www.destinedglobetrotter.com" href="http://www.destinedglobetrotter.com">Destined Globetrotter</a>, Christina uses her extensive travel experience and airline industry knowledge to help clients design dream vacations that fit their budgets and goals.</p><p><a data-mce-href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-15-christina-trotter-globetrotting-gal?si=1ced005643b04e33adb0ea70d50328d0&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing" href="https://soundcloud.com/debbie_mcculloch/season-3-ep-15-christina-trotter-globetrotting-gal?si=1ced005643b04e33adb0ea70d50328d0&amp;utm_source=clipboard&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=social_sharing">Tune in</a> to hear Christina’s unique insights, practical advice, and unforgettable travel tales. You’ll walk away inspired to craft your own bucket list and embark on the adventures of a lifetime.</p><p><a data-mce-href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review" href="https://g.page/r/CY1qtSdqWNWzEAE/review">Leave us a review!</a></p>

Podcasts

Season 3 Ep 20: Barbara Ellison, Waking Up From Widow’s Fog

Season 3 Ep 19: Lisa Quinto, Helping Mothers Of Addicts

Season 3 Ep 18: Pamela Rand, Funny, Feisty Octogenarian

Season 3 Ep 17: Nancy Perpall, Divorce Lawyer Turned Author

Season 3 Ep 16: Sharon Paskoff, Humour, Hope & Healing

Season 3 Ep 15: Christina Trotter, Globetrotting Gal