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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 1H

E151: Barbara Scully: Why Women Over 50 are Just Getting Started

from Digg Podcast · host CAROLINE O'NEILL

Barbara Scully is an Irish writer, broadcaster, and unapologetic truth-teller who shares why your 50s, 60s, and beyond might just be your most powerful years yet.Barbara opens up about life after menopause, letting go of shame, and redefining purpose and confidence as we age. She talks about facing the collision of ageism and sexism, the freedom that comes with giving fewer f***s, and why older women are still so often underestimated. From raising children to writing bestselling books to touring a one-woman comedy show, Barbara’s journey proves that life doesn’t slow down; it gets bolder.This conversation is funny and full of truth. Barbara reminds us that growing older isn’t something to fear;  it’s something to celebrate. If you're navigating midlife, craving honest conversations, and ready to take your power back, this episode is for you.Links from EpisodeBarbara ScullyInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/barbarascully111/?hl=en BookWise Up: Power Wisdom and the Older WomanStandup Dates for BarbaraSEPTEMBER 202512th  - DUBLIN - at Stillgarden Distillery, Inchicore, Dublin 8 (gin and guffaws) at 8pm. 26th - ENNIS, CO CLARE - at Glor Theatre at 8:30pmOCTOBER 202523rd - KILKENNY - at Kilkenny Comedy Club at 8pmNOVEMBER 20256th - DUNDALK, CO LOUTH - at The Tain Arts Centre8th - GALWAY - at The Town Hall TheatreLinks for all tickets will be on her website https://barbarascully.com/shows/Brought to you in Partnership with McNicholl Caravanshttps://mcnichollcaravans.com/ Location Partner for Series 12 - Carrickdale Hotel and Spahttps://www.carrickdale.com/ Use Digg20 to receive 20% off all stays booked for 2025, once booked by the end of September

Barbara Scully is an Irish writer, broadcaster, and unapologetic truth-teller who shares why your 50s, 60s, and beyond might just be your most powerful years yet.Barbara opens up about life after menopause, letting go of shame, and redefining purpose and confidence as we age. She talks about facing the collision of ageism and sexism, the freedom that comes with giving fewer f***s, and why older women are still so often underestimated. From raising children to writing bestselling books to touring a one-woman comedy show, Barbara’s journey proves that life doesn’t slow down; it gets bolder.This conversation is funny and full of truth. Barbara reminds us that growing older isn’t something to fear;  it’s something to celebrate. If you're navigating midlife, craving honest conversations, and ready to take your power back, this episode is for you.Links from EpisodeBarbara ScullyInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/barbarascully111/?hl=en BookWise Up: Power Wisdom and the Older WomanStandup Dates for BarbaraSEPTEMBER 202512th  - DUBLIN - at Stillgarden Distillery, Inchicore, Dublin 8 (gin and guffaws) at 8pm. 26th - ENNIS, CO CLARE - at Glor Theatre at 8:30pmOCTOBER 202523rd - KILKENNY - at Kilkenny Comedy Club at 8pmNOVEMBER 20256th - DUNDALK, CO LOUTH - at The Tain Arts Centre8th - GALWAY - at The Town Hall TheatreLinks for all tickets will be on her website https://barbarascully.com/shows/Brought to you in Partnership with McNicholl Caravanshttps://mcnichollcaravans.com/ Location Partner for Series 12 - Carrickdale Hotel and Spahttps://www.carrickdale.com/ Use Digg20 to receive 20% off all stays booked for 2025, once booked by the end of September

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