I'm Rachel McAlpine, born in 1940. If you ever become old, you will still be you. But nearly everything else will change and that's pretty interesting.

How To Be Old
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I'm Rachel McAlpine, born in 1940. If you ever become old, you will still be you. But nearly everything else will change and that's pretty interesting.
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June 28, 2026
52. How to have a good conversation in old age—with Kirsty Ferguson
Host [Host Name] interviews Kirsty Ferguson, a disputes moderator and counsellor, about fostering better conversations in old age by embracing changed dynamics and practicing active listening.

June 15, 2026
51. How do young people and old people use proverbs?
Host Margaret Morgan explores how young people like Max McAlpine and Gabriella Eaton use proverbs differently than older generations, revealing generational communication insights.

June 1, 2026
50. Your Easy Aging Year with Hetty Hellriegel
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