This episode explores why decluttering can be a gift to the people you leave behind, not just a task for the present. Drawing on my own experience of clearing my mother's belongings after her death, I introduce the idea of Swedish death cleaning and reframe it as a practical, compassionate part of ageing positively.
In this episode:
I explain how discovering Swedish death cleaning arrived at the right moment during a personal loss.
I talk about a simple mindset shift, inspired by Ann Patchett, to help you get your own decluttering started: imagine you're moving house, instead of confronting death directly.
I mention the "someday" pile, and the reminder that "someday" needs a deadline later in life.
I discuss that decluttering isn't about throwing everything away, but about deciding thoughtfully what's worth keeping — and how to begin with a small, manageable starting point: one cupboard, one step, one act of kindness.
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23 Jun 2026
Mindset and Diet Is Powerful
Mindset can be your most powerful tool for ageing positively and maintaining a healthy weight.
In this episode, I talk about redefining the conversation about ageing and weight: I'm sharing my personal journey and insights on trying to lose weight and how, finally, once I shifted my thinking, it worked.
If you want longevity, aiming for a high number must come with high health maintenance.
Discover why shifting your questions and focus from appearance to health can transform your attitude to weight.
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7 May 2026
I Know How You Feel. Do You?
I'm back after a winter break with more about embracing age positivity and challenging age stereotyping.
Having just turned seventy, I'm even more convinced that age is a mindset, not a limit; that language shapes our perception of ageing; and that it's never too late to start something new.
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I run a Rising Reinventor programme for women navigating various life and work stages.
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