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A CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85 acknowledging the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders.
Ep. 1 - Helena Norberg-Hodge.
Linguist, author, filmmaker and pioneer of the new economy movement, and founder and director of Local Futures.
Based on decades of experience in indigenous cultures, in particular Ladakh and Bhutan, Helena has been promoting a big picture understanding of the foundations of human, as well as ecological wellbeing.
Her work has gained her the Alternative Nobel prize, the Arthur Morgan Award and the Goi Peace Prize for contributing to “the revitalization of cultural and biological diversity, and the strengthening of local communities and economies worldwide".
Helena is author of the inspirational classic Ancient Futures, and Local is Our Future and producer of the award-winning documentary The Economics of Happiness, of Planet Local and Closer to Home.
Ep. 2 - Lilith Rocha.
One of Australia’s most respected astrology columnists, writer for Women’s Weekly, published poet, model, survivor, teacher to Hawaiian Hula Troupe: Mana Aloha and ongoing astrology columnist for the Echo newspaper.
Nothing fills her heart like the islands of Hawaii and the principles of aloha, but Lilith also shares traumatic events that shaped her life and reshaped her beautiful face.
Lilith talks openly about the planning of her own funeral party after ‘the voice’ told her she would die at 82 - her current age!
This interview is weaved with audio from Lilith's Vagina Conversations performance, live on stage at the Byron Theatre, to which she received a standing ovation. When you hear it, you’ll understand why.
Ep. 3 - Nancy Falcone.
Nancy Jo to her listeners, is a proud founding member of BAYFM community radio and has been involved in the Community broadcasting sector for over 30 years working for 12 years as a volunteer in the early days of BAYFM presenting different programs, serving all executive committee positions, fundraising, and sponsorship to name a few.
Nancy has also worked as a station manager in the First Nations sector in WA, as administrator for the National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters Council in Melbourne and a Radio Broadcast trainer for the Community Media Training Organisation.
Ep. 4 - Christina Covington.
Long-time local, dancing devi, businesswoman and Ayurvedic alchemist.
Known for her presence on the Byron Shire dance floors for over 25 years and as the creative force behind the inaugural We Dance Festival in late 2024.
Christina was Founder & previous Owner/Director of Hari Har Chai and winner of the 2017 APAC awards for her innovative approach to business.
She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Flinders University, Adelaide, before studying Ayurveda while living in India.
Having reached the 'other side' of Menopause, Christina shares positive perspectives from an Ayurvedic as well as personal viewpoint
Ep. 5 - Sandy Leathem.
Octogenarian, Feldenkrais practitioner, physiotherapist and inspiration behind this project.
Her professional career began in 1964 when she founded, as a sole trader 'MOVEMENT MATTERS’ and since then she has worked continuously both internationally and nationally in many diverse settings, cultures and countries.
As an octogenarian Grandmother, Physiotherapist and Feldenkrais Practitioner Sandy brings a rich synthesis of evidence-based science and lived experiences into the programs she teaches.
Ep. 6 - Maha Lakshmi Grace aka Cosmic Grandma.
Doula, activist, astrologer, public speaker and community Elder.
While still at school this budding cosmic astrologer was invited to become part of the United Nations league and travelled to the US during 'The Summer of Love'.
Some would say Maha is homeless, although I'm sure she will tell you the world is her home.
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