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TALKING PODCASTS wi
Oldie Goodie co-host Nicky Buckley
AS TOLD TO ERIN MILLER
Open conversations
“It’s a podcast that focuses on the good, the bad and the sometimes tough topics surrounding ageing and getting older. We like to explore the positive sides of ageing, what it’s like to have perspective and wisdom but also open up conversations around themes that should be more easily spoken about, but are sometimes seen to be a little taboo — like death and dying, including helping your loved ones to have a good death, and also destigmatising sex in your older years.”
Current challenges
“The cost of living now is really of great concern to our older Australians, and our aged care industry also needs a lot of work. Our elders have lived and contributed so much to society their whole lives, so we need to work on finding ways to help them live out their later years in absolute comfort, finding happiness and joy wherever possible.”
— Nicky Buckley PUMPED PODCAST
HAYLEY FLOWERS AND SOPHIE LAVENDER Sydney mothers Hayley and Sophie met when their babies were six weeks old. They formed a close friendship that led to them working together on this podcast that explores the challenges of motherhood. Topics range from postnatal depression to mastitis and baby fi rst aid with a diverse range of guests.
Keep discovering
“Every interview was enlightening to me, and we thoroughly enjoyed interviewing all our guests. Sexologist Chantelle Otten probably intrigued me the most and opened my eyes to many areas of sex within the older generation. I loved the ease and openness of how she spoke — totally destigmatising what really is a natural part of life and ageing.”
Lessons learnt
“I learnt so much from our guests. The saddest takeout for me came from Ian Smith, who played Harold on Neighbours. He drove home the message that many older people (including himself) simply feel invisible, and I think it’s up to all of us to make a concerted effort to change this for as many elderly people as possible.”
Stay healthy
“I believe it is so important to listen to your body and prioritise your own health and happiness as we are never any good to anyone if we aren’t fit and healthy and happy ourselves. Don’t wait until it’s too late to get issues resolved like your hips, knees or eyes. Keep moving and being active, find time for yourself, find a project or hobby that you look forward to doing. Keep connected with people of all ages — we can learn from the young and they can learn from us.” LET ME TELL YOU
SARAH MALIK AND CAITLIN CHANG The SBS Voices podcast tells the powerful and raw stories of eight ordinary Australians. The two hosts cover a wide range of topics with the guests such as life as a migrant, class divides in Australian society and exploring sexuality. The frank and honest nature of the podcast really draws listeners in and it is refreshing to hear the guests share their family stories and the life events that have defi ned them.
3 APPS TO TRY
ASK ANNIE
Dementia Australia has created this app, which has self-paced learning modules, to help carers learn tips and tools to assist with caring for people with dementia. Australian fi lmmaker Nia Pericles, whose mother has dementia, has also provided family videos for the app to “provide real life experiences” that she hopes will assist others.
QUIZ TIME
1In which Australian film is the famous line: “That’s not a knife. That’s a knife!”?
2What chemical element in the periodical table has the symbol of “He”?
3What name is given to the small scrub wallaby famously located on Western Australia’s Rottnest Island?
4A sphygmomanometer is a device used to measure what?
5What ocean lies between Australia, Antarctica, Asia and Africa?
6Grapefruit, lime and mandarins are commonly known as what type of fruit?
7In which country was actor, and former governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger born? PAPERLESS POST INVITATIONS
Create your own digital invitations for any event you are busy planning. The app allows you to create, email or text the invitation, then track RSVPs. There are plenty of designs to choose from, with everything from kids’ birthday parties to weddings and baby showers covered. There is even a designer collaboration with Oscar de la Renta.
8By road, approximately how many kilometres is Uluru from the city of Alice Springs — 260km, 360km or 460km?
9Approximately what length is the Great Barrier Reef, stretching along the Queensland coast — 1900km, 2300km or 2700km? 10 What month does the season spring start in the northern hemisphere? 11 At which cricket ground in 1994, and against which team, did Australian Shane Warne capture his only Test bowling hat-trick? 12 How many husbands did Elizabeth Taylor have between her first and second marriage to Richard Burton — none, one or two? 13 In which part of the human body is the retina, cornea and iris located? 14 What is the main ingredient in the food sauerkraut? 15 In which US state is the location of the dysfunctional town of South Park in the television animated comedy series South Park? 16 In Japan, what type of tree flower is considered the sign of the start of spring? 17 What is the keyboard shortcut action for the “paste” function on the majority of computers? 18 How many phases of the moon are in a lunar month? 19 In which city is the location of the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations? 20 The disease pertussis is more commonly known as what?
FABULOUS
Incorporating a few healthy habits into your daily routine doesn’t need to be diffi cult. The Fabulous app is a daily habit tracker that has planners to help you with writing to-do lists, monitoring your mental wellbeing and listening to daily meditations. Users can choose what area of life they need a bit of extra help with — including health, fi nances and relationships.
Hague, Netherlands; 20. Whooping cough — Compiled by WORDEDIT 11. MCG in Melbourne against England; 12. None; 13. Eye; 14. Cabbage; 15. Colorado; 16. Cherry blossom; 17. “Ctrl button + V”; 18. Eight; 19. The ANSWERS 1. Crocodile Dundee; 2. Helium; 3. Quokka; 4. Blood pressure; 5. Indian Ocean; 6. Citrus; 7. Austria; 8. 460km; 9. 2300km; 10. March;
What’s on
OCTOBER
Margaret River Coastrek will be held on October 28. The 35km hike takes in a section of Western Australia’s famous Cape to Cape Track and encompasses all the highlights of the region — waves, whales and wildfl owers. Coastrek events are held around the nation, so visit the website to register for 2023 treks now.
coastrek.com.au
Gather some family, friends or colleagues and host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast during the month of October to raise funds for breast cancer awareness. The money raised from the events is used for breast cancer research and clinical care for the 55 people who are diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia each day.
nbcf.org.au
NOVEMBER
Add some fl air to your facial hair with a moustache for the month of November. The annual Movember campaign is focused on men’s health and works to raise awareness and assistance for men’s mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
au.movember.com
Climb mountains, breathe in the fresh air and raise awareness and funds for mental health training and programs. The Black Dog Institute’s Cradle Mountain Challenge in Tasmania from November 5-8 will take a small group on a wilderness trek with a local guide.
blackdoginstitute.org.au
DECEMBER
Get on your bike and spend a weekend exploring Victoria’s High Country from December 3-4 on the Mitta Valley Gravel Unravel ride. Riders can choose from a variety of courses that will cater for the more experienced rider as well as families cycling together. There is also an option to book a glamping tent experience as part of the weekend.
