EPISODE · Jan 31, 2025 · 38 MIN
Summer Series Episode 4: Empowerment in Midlife: Women Rising
from The Change · host Laura Jackel and Cathy O'Brien
In our last episode for the Summer Series we discuss the significance of Australia Day, reflecting on its implications for Indigenous communities and the discomfort surrounding the holiday. We celebrate the Australian of the Year Awards, highlighting individuals who have made significant contributions to society. Laura shares a fabulous Guardian article with an extract from Naomi Watt’s book “Dare I Say It”. We explore our thoughts on the drive for personal growth and ambition balanced with retirement aspirations. We round out our Summer Series discussing Cath’s personal reflection on my mental health journey, highlighting the importance of support and awareness, significant cultural events of 2015, and the evolution of music and media. Mentions: Australian of the Year 2025 The Guardian: Naomi Watts on movies, midlife and menopause: ‘You are hot, and then you are not’ Liz Gumbiner: We can’t get overwhelmed Triple J Hottest 100 1989 Hosts: Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/ Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/ Audio Producer: Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/ Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! Send us a voice message here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/message
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In our last episode for the Summer Series we discuss the significance of Australia Day, reflecting on its implications for Indigenous communities and the discomfort surrounding the holiday. We celebrate the Australian of the Year Awards, highlighting individuals who have made significant contributions to society. Laura shares a fabulous Guardian article with an extract from Naomi Watt’s book “Dare I Say It”. We explore our thoughts on the drive for personal growth and ambition balanced with retirement aspirations. We round out our Summer Series discussing Cath’s personal reflection on my mental health journey, highlighting the importance of support and awareness, significant cultural events of 2015, and the evolution of music and media. Mentions: Australian of the Year 2025 The Guardian: Naomi Watts on movies, midlife and menopause: ‘You are hot, and then you are not’ Liz Gumbiner: We can’t get overwhelmed Triple J Hottest 100 1989 Hosts: Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/ Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/ Audio Producer: Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/ Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! Send us a voice message here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/message
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