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Welcome back, lovely listeners, to another episode of The Hormone Hub. I’m your host, Kylie Pinwill, and today we are talking about aging [00:01:00] awesomely, you know, how to embrace life’s journey rather than dread growing older. So today, yeah, we are definitely diving deep into this topic that many of us kind of face.

Some of us are slapped with it, you know, around the head. Others, it sneaks up on us and it’s, you know, that fear of getting older. So it’s definitely a natural concern. But let’s explore how we can embrace this phase with grace, wisdom, and a touch of humor. So grab your favorite bevy and find a cozy spot, or pop in your AirPods and go for a walk, and let’s tackle this fear head on. 

First up, let’s acknowledge that the fear of getting older is entirely understandable. So we do live in a society that emphasizes youth and beauty and the passage that time can bring about in our changes, our bodies, our lifestyles. But remember, age is just a number. It definitely doesn’t define our worth.

It doesn’t diminish the richness of our [00:02:00] experiences either. So instead of, you know, having a look at aging as something we, you know, should dread or, you know, not want to know about. Why don’t we reframe our perspective? So growing older really presents an opportunity for growth, for self-discovery, for newfound freedom.

And you know, let’s have a look at this as a time to celebrate the wisdom we’ve gained, the resilience we’ve developed, and you know, those stories that we carry with us as well. Let’s have a bit of fun. So as we age, we gather, you know, A lifetime worth of funny things that happen and life lessons.

So embracing these funny moments, being able to laugh at yourself and sharing those stories with others. You know, laughter really is the best medicine and it can definitely help us navigate the changes and the challenges that can come with getting older. Now I think it’s really important to remember that getting older doesn’t [00:03:00] mean letting go of dreams and aspirations, okay?

It is never too late ladies to pursue new passions, to embark on, you know, exciting adventures or to make a difference in the world. Think of all the incredible women who’ve achieved remarkable things later in life. Women who found success, entrepreneurs who’ve started thriving businesses, artists who’ve discovered their true calling.

You know, we shouldn’t be looking at age as a barrier. It’s, you know, instead, if we flip that around, what about having an invitation to explore new possibilities? You know, look at women like Helen Mirren, Meryl Streep, Reece Witherspoon, they’re all out there doing amazing things. You know, artists, women in our local community, I was sort of looking at our, you know, sunshine Coast Women’s Business Network and most of those women are, you know, well over the age of 50, running kick ass businesses. [00:04:00] Okay. So it’s not too late, and if anything, it opens up, because the fact of our children are getting older, you know, a lot of women are moving into empty nesting, retirement is there as well. So we have more time to explore these things too.

So there’s also, on the flip side of that, there’s also the fear of physical changes that come with getting older naturally. So our bodies may not look or feel the same as they did in our younger years. And you know what? That’s okay. I think back to, you know, what it took to maintain my body. And I look back now and I, you know, at the time I thought I was fat and not good enough and blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.

And you know, I look at it and I go, oh my God, I absolutely flogged myself at the gym, way too hard. There was no such thing as rest. I scrimped on food. I didn’t eat this and I didn’t eat that. And, you know, it was a full-time job on top of, you know, life, [00:05:00] just to maintain the body that I had and, you know, and I didn’t even appreciate it.

And I look back now and I just think. Was it worth it? No, it wasn’t because now you know, I pretty much eat what I want and I know what foods work for my body and what doesn’t. And I exercise because I enjoy it and I feel good afterwards. I don’t do it because I need to burn a certain amount of calories or do a certain number of squats to get the butt and, you know, all of that rubbish that we, you know, used to, or I used to carry with me through my, you know, twenties and thirties and, you know, okay, probably through my forties, a bit too much as well, but it’s, you know, so there is a physical change. But if we have a look at, you know, our body is a testament to the life that we’ve lived. So we’ve got the laughter lines that represent countless, countless moments of fun and joy. We’ve got the scars that tell stories of resilience, you know, broken bones, [00:06:00] funny lumps that never quite went away.

You know, stretch marks, caesarian scars, all of the strength that has carried us through every stage of life. Now self-care definitely becomes more vital as we age. We need to, you know, nourish our body with good food. We need to engage in regular movement, you know, something that we enjoy and we need to 100% prioritize our overall wellbeing.

So remember that taking care of yourself is an act of self-love, and it allows you to continue living life to the fullest. 

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So another sort of area that we need to embrace is fostering meaningful connections. So, you know, surround yourself with a supportive community of friends, family, like-minded individuals who uplift and inspire you.

You know, people who are gonna share your fears, your vulnerabilities, you know, so you kind of discover that you’re not alone in this. We want to, you know, be with people who [00:08:00] lift us up and make us feel good. Not people who are gonna drag us down, who don’t value our worth. We really get to choose at this age and stage who we’re spending our time with.

And I think when we are with the right person, you know, we know that we are not alone in this whole journey. And we can certainly embrace the beauty of aging and, you know, celebrate all the wisdom that comes with it for sure. My grandma used to say that, you know, growing older is a privilege. She had all these great sayings, growing older is a privilege.

And at the time, of course, I didn’t appreciate her words of wisdom because you know, I was in my twenties. I knew everything. And you know, it’s only now that I just sort of think, yeah, actually she’s right because you know, I have lost friends to heart disease. I have lost friends to cancer, I have lost friends to suicide and, you know, accidents and, and all these things.

So it is [00:09:00] actually, it truly is a privilege to, you know, to grow older. now my grandma, this is the same woman who told me after I’d had my heart broken, you know, never run after men or buses. There’ll always be another one. And you know, like I will never forget her saying that to me. And it was just, yeah, again, words of wisdom.

 And also, you know, after my first devastating miscarriage I remember her saying to me, you know, it was just a little soul who wasn’t ready to be born. And, you know, that sort of gave me so much comfort at the time, you know, more than, you know, I still remember it now and I still, it’s almost like I can feel her hand on my chest.

So, you know, cultivating gratitude for the present moment, treating each day like a gift is certainly, you know, it helps us appreciate the small joys and the simple pleasures that life has to offer because if [00:10:00] we are in this body, like I’m 52 and if I’m gonna live until a hundred, I’ve got, you know, pretty much another 50 years in this body.

So I need to look after it. I need to appreciate what it does, and I need to be excited that I have another 50 years to go. So take a moment. I really encourage you to reflect on all the good things in your life. You know, reflect and appreciate all the experiences, the good experiences and the bad experiences because they’ve shaped you into the woman that you are.

And gratitude, you know, it allows us to shift our focus from, you know, that whole fear and worry and hating our body and not being happy in, you know, the hot flushes and pushing through and struggling and not having energy. If we flip that into focusing on the good things, we are shifting that into, you know, sort of a good reminder of the richness in our life, the abundance that exists.

It truly does in [00:11:00] every single stage of life. So my lovely ladies, let’s face the fear of getting older with courage, resilience, and a good sense of humor. Embrace the whole, you know, or flip it around even, you know, the idea of aging, and let’s see it as an opportunity for growth, for self discovery, creating meaningful connections.

And I want you to remember that you are vibrant, wise, and you are capable of creating a life filled with joy, filled with purpose and fulfillment, and it doesn’t matter what your age is. All right, my love’s. That’s it for this week, and I will see you next week in the Hormone Hub.