One-way tickets and golden gaps: why it's never too late to start again with Fiona Taylor

Fee Taylor has lived the kind of life other people convince themselves isn't possible. She emigrated to Tasmania with 650 quid and two suitcases. She built a career as a glass artist and taught English in Japan. She pivoted — more than once — without a plan B to fall back on. And now, in her second half of life, she's created the Golden Gap Year: a permission slip for women 50+ who are done waiting for the right moment to actually feel alive.In this episode, Fee and I talk about the golden thread of resilience that runs through a life that looks, from the outside, like one long act of bravery. We get into growing up across continents (she had her life story written down on paper by age 10), finding her people after moving back to England, discovering glass art by accident, and what it felt like when midlife arrived — quietly, and then all at once.We also talk about spasmodic dysphonia, a chronic throat condition that has taken some of Fee's voice — literally — and how someone whose whole personality runs on connection learns to keep showing up anyway.If you've ever stood at a crossroads and chosen the safe road because the other one felt too selfish, too risky, or just too late — this one's for you.You can find out more about Fiona Taylor and her Golden Gap offers at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosehealthybyfiona/Website: https://choosehealthy.com.au/ Spasmodic dysphonia is a chronic, rare neurological voice disorder causing involuntary vocal cord spasms, resulting in strained, broken, or breathy speech. Primarily affecting speech muscles, it is treated withBotox injections to reduce spasms and voice therapy to improve function, though no cure exists. It is most common in women aged 30–50. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Unravelling: The Diary of a Midlife Mess.If something resonated with you today, I’d love to hear your thoughts,  come join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram @theglowupguide_au or visit sharonwilkesburt.com for more resources and support.Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you’re enjoying the journey so far!