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EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 54 MIN

Meander with Sylvie Fitzgerald

from Meanderings with Trudy · host Sylvie Fitzgerald, Trudy Chapman

“Women of a certain age have a lot of beauty inside them to share,” Sylvie tells us in the opening few minutes of today’s meander. Her lovely blog, “Little Old Lady… In Waiting” is a joy to read and she is offering a window into the world of middle-aged women that is often left shuttered. In our society that values youth and beauty, women over 50 are often overlooked and left out. In her blog, Sylvie is sitting with and listening to these women, many of whom are facing a renaissance as their life opens up after child-rearing and careers end, and they spend more time learning to be who they find themselves as now, in this body.Recently, Sylvie retired from a second career nursing, working in palliative care and sitting with people as they die. insights gleaned from this has enriched her life, and we explore some of that too. Meditation features highly in this conversation.I loved my time meandering with Sylvie, I’m sure you will too. Please drop me a line if anything piqued your interest at [email protected]. And share this episode around, and if you’re of a mind, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Episode links:You can read Sylvie’s excellent blog here at Little Old Lady… In WaitingSylvie mentioned the book “Awareness” by Anthony De Mello and she recommends you listen to it first, which you can find on Audible (this is just her recommendation, not a product advertisement) As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc.Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-HumaLive life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.

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Writer Sylvie Fitzgerald joins me today on Meanderings with Trudy and we talk about her new blog, "Little Old Ladies... In Waiting," and how she is easing into retirement.

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