My Body My Story

#43 My Body My Story 45 Over 45 - Belinda

In this episode, you will learn 10 FACTS about Belinda and what she thinks about perfect body image, positive changes and challenges of 45+ women, what is it for her to feel good and look beautiful, and what advice she would give younger women and 30-year-old self!

 

10 Facts About Belinda

(at the time of the project)

1. 48 years old.
2. Belinda is the proud mother of two beautiful teenage boys, who are a big inspiration to her, they teach her every day.
3. She is the youngest in her family, she’s got an older brother and sister.
4. Belinda was born in South Africa. Belinda lived on four continents and had to start all over again three times! She thinks that when you are in the unknown, it's where life can be really exciting.
5. She left South Africa in her early 20s and went to live in London for 12 years, where she gained a lot of independence.
6. After living in London, Belinda came to Australia and thinks she is very blessed to be able to live and be a citizen of such a beautiful country.
7. Belinda also lived in America for five years.
8. Belinda is a passionate equestrian. She has always been involved with horse riding throughout her life, and she even has a horse at the moment, who lives in the countryside stables. Belinda rides three or four times a week.
9. The biggest challenge at this age – “I think the biggest challenge now is really embracing who you are now.”
10. Positive change with age – “It is finally fitting into who you are, and not into what the World wants you to be.”

 

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#42 My Body My Story 45 Over 45 - Sarah

 In this episode, Sarah talks about her love for singing and how she found this great opportunity to utilise the open mics concept. Now she sings in clubs with professional bands around Sydney and it is her biggest relaxation!

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#41 My Body My Story 45 Over 45 - Sherrie

🎧 In this episode, Sherrie talks a lot about the benefits of the Pilates method and how she helps people of all ages with different physical conditions to feel good physically and about themselves.

 

Being 63 years old, and having an amazing body shaped by years of practicing and teaching Pilates, Sherrie is passionate about the Pilates industry and the method itself.

 

Sherrie says that after 45, women have all that wonderful perimenopause and menopause period, and not only coping with weight fluctuation, but also having issues around osteopenia and osteoporosis, the thinning of the bones. They might find that their joints aren't coping as well with certain types of strength training like heavy lifting and squatting, etc. But Pilates and particularly the equipment that was invented for Pilates helps them to work their body through, and their joints are protected. They go out feeling great instead of feeling smashed.

 

You can contact Sherri here:

https://www.instagram.com/dog_lover1958

https://www.facebook.com/sherrie.aprilovic

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#40 My Body My Story 45 Over 45 - Maria

🎧 Believe in yourself and Make self-care a top priority – is the main message of the episode.

 

In this episode we will hear how recently being diagnosed with ADHA, divorced after a long lasting marriage, being redundant, all that just prior the beginning of COVID, made Maria take that unexpected break to re-think, change her mindset and her career, betting on her strong qualities, and not limitations.

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#39 My Body My Story 45 Over 45 - Diane

🎧 In this episode, Diane talks about how her passion for cleaning houses and her cleaning business of 20 years, which helps saving marriages and arguments between kids and families.

 

She also says that her biggest change coming with age is learning about self-development and growing as a woman. The peace of mind that comes with age, is also a huge one.

 

She believes that everyone comes into your life for a season and a reason, and that you’ve just got to enjoy every moment because you live once and it's only for a short time.

 

You can find Diane here:

https://www.cleanerthanyouthink.com.au/

https://www.facebook.com/cleanerthanyouthink2019

https://www.instagram.com/cleanerthanyouthnk

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#38 My Body My Story 45 Over 45 - Cathy

🎧 In this episode, Cathy talks about her two great passions – travel and having and being a travel agent, as well as acting.

 

Cathy knows everything about corporate and high-end leisure travel as she has been in the travel and tourism industry for over 30 years. She also taught travel and tourism in college and has been very lucky to have travelled extensively throughout the world and has visited six of the seven continents. She says she will get to Antarctica eventually!

 

Cathy is also very creative and always has been. She loves dancing, painting, and music. She is currently developing and broadening her acting skills and her acting career.

Her biggest challenge at this age is fitting in everything that she wants to do.

 

You can find Cathy here: https://www.instagram.com/cathypocaterra/

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#37 My Body My Story 45 Over 45 - Mirella

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If we tried to describe this episode, we would have to write a book. Mirella is a very knowledgeable, smart and philosophical person. She has a unique perspective on all the questions we asked her – on aging, relationships, body image, and many more.

Just listen to the episode and enjoy her storytelling style.

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#36 My Body My Story 45 Over 45 – Dawn K

🎧  In this episode, Dawn tells her story of how after being born in England, she came to Sydney Australia when she was 14. At 16 she started off as a legal secretary. By 30 Dawn decided to do something different and moved to the marketing field. She worked in marketing for national international corporations, different hotels and resorts, a racing club, and just loved doing it as well as loved the Sydney lifestyle.

In 1996 Dawn moved up to the beautiful Central Coast to bring up her 2 children with her husband there and lived there for about 25 years now.

Dawn loves traveling. She bought a camper van just before COVID and travelled on her own, going up and down the coast, going up to Queensland and down to Melbourne, finding new places, and meeting new people.

Dawn tells her family story of how both of her parents were diagnosed with dementia and went into a nursing home. Dawn spent lots of time with them and did as much as she could with them. Their stories are lost, and it's just heartbreaking that they don’t even remember their own brother and sister. This led Dawn to her new direction, she is also passionate about - recording people's life stories on video. For that, she has even booked videography courses - editing and production.

Her favourite quote is by Oprah - Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.

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#35 My Body My Story 45 Over 45 - Margaret

🎧  In this episode, Margaret talks about how at her 54, she finally found something that she enjoys, and that's with teaching. She works as a teacher's assistant at school which can be challenging but very rewarding at the same time.

Margaret’s biggest challenge at the moment is being on her own, to grow, accept and embrace the single life, and to know that you don't need a partner, boyfriend, or a husband to make or complete you.

Margaret’s advice for younger women is - Don't get married young and if you want to get married, find an amazing partner. Also, make sure there's time for yourself.

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#34 My Body My Story 45 Over 45 - Terri

🎧  In this episode, Terri tells that she was raised in a small country town called Crookwell, which is a couple of hours away from Sydney. Being the 10^th child among 11 children, she has eight sisters and two brothers. She is also a mum of four children and has one grandson.

Terri talks about her passion for her family, motorbike riding, and boxing training. She is also very passionate about creating opportunities for happiness, not only for herself, but for others also.

She says that she has started a company called TNP events, which is going to be launched next year. it's actually a concept that Terri has developed herself which she is calling Destination Unknown. It’s basically providing social opportunities for mature aged people to get together. These will be events where people will arrive, and Terri will take them somewhere, they won't know where they're going, and host an evening for men and women over the age of 45+.

Terri also talks about the importance of keeping the sisterhood alive and women supporting each other.

Her advice to younger women is -

Be true to yourself. Be kind to yourself. Love yourself. Look after yourself physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Practice gratitude and mindfulness. Surround yourself with positive like-minded people.

And LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER!

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