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This is the My Body, My Story Podcast, chapter 45 over 45. Here we celebrate rule breakers and role models - the women who inspire us to live life our way and to show their SENSUALITY, BEAUTY, SOUL, and TRUE ESSENCE. Here we talk about - What it’s like to be 45+ - Adjusting to the changes that come with time. - And we listen to the stories of our participants. If you have an interesting story to share we’d love for you to participate. Contact us below! Contacts: You can email us at info@aleksandrawalker.com Visit our website aleksandrawalker.com/45-over-45 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storytrend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storytrendme
Episodes
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
In this very entertaining episode, Sarah tells how she came to Australia in 2003, and one of the first thing she did was, she bought quite a few coats and pairs of boots because she never owned them before. It was always 40 degrees where she grew up.
She also talks about her passion for interacting with people, learning different cultures through authentic ethnic food, tarot card readings, and fashion.
She believes that If you don’t pick yourself up, no one else will, and you will not be able even to see a hand of help from others.
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Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
In this episode, Katrina tells her story of living in different communes since she was 8 years old, leaving home at 12 years old, and school at 13, as well as learning early how to take care of herself.
She talks about her biggest challenge of letting her kids grow into adults without her trying to help or control it. She also talks about her biggest accomplishment of being true to herself, searching and doing things that make her happy and content.
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Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
In this Bonus Episode, our Guest Speaker Tracy Minnoch-Nuku, is talking about her amazing resource, Sexy Ageing Podcast @sexyageing, for everyone who wants to discover and learn more about the changes that are happening to women physically, mentally, and emotionally after 45.
Tracy is a Group Class Trainer, Personal Trainer, Training Manager, Mentor and Entrepreneur.
Tracy has grown up in the fitness industry, from a youthful 18-year old “aerobics” teacher through to managing personal training and group training teams in New Zealand.
As one of the original Master Trainers for Les Mills New Zealand, Tracy was headhunted to support the growth of Fitness First Asia and moved to Hong Kong and then Malaysia. Over 5 years, she trained 1000’s of instructors and built a support management team for the rapid rollout of group classes.
Setting up a support business for Les Mills in South East Asia required building teams across business and training. After 7 years and a new trainer team of 80 international trainers across 8 countries including China, Tracy joined her husband in setting up their own brand of fitness boutique clubs - FIRE Fitness.
After two decades living in Asia, Tracy and her family have repatriated to New Zealand. During that time, Tracy was able to finally start her new passion project - the Sexy Ageing Podcast @sexyageing
Tracy takes on a scientific approach to all the information she shares on her podcast and interviewing professionals in their fields, just like her.
The list of her awards and accreditations is impressive:
Bachelor of Physical Education (NZ)
Masters in Business Administration (Victoria University, AUS)
ACE-certified Personal Trainer.
200-hour Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher.
Les Mills International Lifetime Achievement Award 2013
Women in Fitness Association Global Ambassador 2018 - 2021
She is also a mother of 2 children (Jazz, 16 years and Sol, 8 years).
You can find and connect with Tracy here:
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sexyageing/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Sexy-Ageing-112224717573947
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH6AT_xxmIH6_pehV0xF0Pw
WEBSITE: www.sexyageing.com
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Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
In this spiritual episode, Lisa is telling her story of being raised as an adopted child and learning through her 4 children about love and connection, how to Love yourself and don’t expect other people to love you.
She also talks about how you can see people wearing life on their face and that
you can see how bitter people have been for most of their lives.
Her advice to younger women is to Embrace changes, to feel empowered and strong, accept your body, and, “…. yeah, ….. look after your teeth from an early age” – it’s the biggest one!
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Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
In this episode Alexis shares that she loves getting older, having massive shifts in how she thinks and behaves every 10 years.
She talks about how she is calmer now and more comfortable with her body, how she stopped apologizing for who is she and for taking the space, especially from men
She also thinks that you Can become too old for some opportunities, and you just need to admit it and to prioritize what's most important to you.
She truly believes, that getting older you do grow into your strength and power, start valuing yourself more as a woman and thanking yourself for what you did.
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Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
In this episode, Denise shares that feeling mortality in her face for the first time in her life, reminds her of how important it is to look after yourself and train your body at any age.
She also talks about how she travelled the World, got arts and law degrees, and learned from her mom how to make a sauce out of anything.
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Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
In this episode Katrina talks about a lot of changes in nearly every part of her life in the last 2 years, She, changed careers, bought herself a house, lost 35 kilos, began running, and reunited with her sweetheart which she first met 30 years ago!
She also talks about the major shift from a reactive to a proactive approach at her new job and, as she was a nurse for the past 30 years she has to adjust from days being driven by others, to days where she is in charge and takes lead in her new role.
The last 2 years have shown her that It’s never too late for a second chance.
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Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
In this very motivational and inspiring episode Michelina talks about her journey of discovering herself and finding her own identity, about how she got into powerlifting after being a 3rd generation hockey player, and all the hard work behind the gold medals and World records. She holds multiple World records, World and National titles in Australia and New Zealand in powerlifting
She also talks about her amazing trips all over the world, walking with lions in Zimbabwe, nearly dying on a Nile cruise during her trip to Egypt and getting married in Las Vegas!
The word ‘Can’t” is not in her vocabulary and her motto “Don’t talk yourself out of doing things” helped her to become who she is now.
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Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
In this episode, Karen talks about how after 44 years of being a nurse, and of which nearly 20 years as a midwife, she started her Pregnancy, Birth and Newborn photography – Beautiful Beginnings Photography.
Her message to younger women is - “Relax, don’t worry about the small stuff, about what other people say. Don’t panic. It will all work out. Enjoy life!”
Her tattoo says - Life fails to be perfect but never fails to be beautiful
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Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
In this episode, Alicja tells about her passion for fashion, working in the industry since she arrived in Australia in 1991 from Poland.
She also talks about her biggest accomplishment – coming to Australia in her early 20s, learning English, and making her way in the new country from the scratch.
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