The Aging Project

Deborah Hutton is a household name in Australia and a woman who’s worn many hats during her incredible career. We first met her when she graced Cosmopolitan magazine’s cover at just 16. She then went on to have a spectacular international modelling career, has hosted countless television shows, edited the Australian Women’s Weekly for more than a decade, has written a couple of cookbooks, and is an entrepreneur – and we could keep going! But today, at 60, Deborah is also a skin cancer survivor and a tireless advocate for skin cancer awareness and sun safety. She’s here with us on The Off Season to share a profound message that we hope will be the push you need to have your skin checked. In this episode of The Off Season, Deborah shares her personal experience of skin cancer and everything she’s learned since her first diagnosis twelve years ago. Join Shelley as she chats to Deborah about: ● Her experience with skin cancer, and why she’s so passionate about sun safety and skin cancer awareness ● The cumulative effect of sun exposure and why incidental exposure is the hidden enemy ● The different types of skin cancer ● Her documentary ‘Skin Deep’, and why every Australian needs to watch it ● The importance of skin checks, and why dermatologists are the gold standard ● Why most hats won’t protect you from skin cancers, and the ones that will ● What she loves about getting older, and her daily rituals for well-being The Aging Project Off Season delivers weekly interviews to inspire and connect us all. Real stories about real people doing inspiring things. Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US? If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time. https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au YOU MUST TRY IT! Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, has launched! We’re here to make shopping for yourself fun again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff! www.youmusttryit.com GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS: Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project Podcast Studio Team: Shayde Furlong and Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

When Tara Castle first met her husband Joe in London, their connection was instant andundeniable. What came next was a friendship that soon turned into a beautiful love story.They were married in Brisbane’s stunning Farm Park and went on to have two gorgeouschildren and a happy, loving marriage. But one weekend four years ago, fit, healthy, activeJoe began feeling unwell, and within just a few days he’d passed away - at just 46.It's something that could happen to any of us at any time, and yet, death is something werarely pause to think about, let alone prepare ourselves for.In this episode of The Off Season, Tara shares her story, giving us an open window into hergrief journey and what happened after she lost the love of her life. Tara’s candid, wide-opendiscussion with Shelley will leave you with lots to think about, and we’re so grateful to herfor sharing her story with us. Join Shelley as she chats to Tara about: ● The story of Joe’s sudden, unexpected death● What it was like having to make decisions about Joe’s farewell whilst deep in shock and mourning● Why grief isn’t something you ‘get through’● How we can help those dealing with grief● The importance of ‘death admin’ and the things we should all do right now● How she’s changed since Joe’s death, and the things that bring her joy now You can learn more about our guest Tara Castle herehttps://www.instagram.com/tarajcastle/?hl=en The Aging Project Off Season delivers weekly interviews to inspire and connect us all. Realstories about real people doing inspiring things. Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here:https://www.theagingproject.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW?If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need yourreviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all agewell – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review,and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please joinus on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one smallshift at a time.https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/https://www.facebook.com/theagingprojectWe have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au YOU MUST TRY IT!Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, has launched! We’re here to make shopping for yourself funagain, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion,no overwhelm – just the good stuff!www.youmusttryit.com GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us athello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS:Host: Shelley CraftProducer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging ProjectPodcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Sarah-Jane Clarke is an internationally acclaimed fashion designer, entrepreneur, andmother to three teenage boys. As one half of the iconic fashion label, sass & bide, Sarah-Jane has experienced dizzying career success - and all the highs and lows that come with it. Since the sale of sass & bide in 2014, Sarah-Jane has evolved both personally andprofessionally, and says having a break from alcohol was one of the best things she’s everdone.Join Shelley as she chats to Sarah-Jane about: ● The highs and lows of her business journey● The sale of sass & bide and how it enabled her to shift her focus● Her relationship with alcohol, and how that’s changed for the better● How self-education has shaped her holistic wellness journey, and what feeling goodhas taught her● Her daily rituals for well-being and happiness● Her new fashion label● Her top tips for finding your style after 40 The Aging Project Off Season delivers weekly interviews to inspire and connect us all. Real stories about real people doing inspiring things. Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here:https://www.theagingproject.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW?If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining or inspiring, we need yourreviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all agewell – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds tosubmit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review,and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please joinus on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one smallshift at a time. https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingprojectWe have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au YOU MUST TRY IT!Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, has launched! We’re here to make shopping for yourselffun again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. Noconfusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff!www.youmusttryit.com  GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us athello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS:Host: Shelley CraftProducer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au Guest:Sarah-Jane Clarkehttps://sarahjaneclarke.com/

If you’re on Instagram, chances are you’ve come across this week’s guest. At 59, Maz is a mother, a grandmother, and a farmer - and she also just happens to have 100,000 Instagram followers and has created viral content that’s reached a million people. Her disarming manner and ability to share herself exactly as she is has inspired women everywhere to be themselves, find their joy, and be proud of who they are. Join Shelley as she chats to Maz about: ● How (and why!) her Instagram career started, and how it’s grown ● Her advice for finding your passion, and overcoming the fear of taking those first steps to try something new ● How the floods have impacted her NSW home and community ● The importance of friendship and community as we age ● The book that changed her life ● Her daily rituals for wellbeing The Aging Project Off Season delivers weekly interviews to inspire and connect us all. Real stories about real people doing inspiring things. Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining, or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US? If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time. https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au YOU MUST TRY IT! Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, has launched! We’re here to make shopping for yourself fun again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff! @youmusttryit https://www.youmusttryit.com GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS: Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

When Phoebe Stuart was 18, she was a carefree, hockey-playing, party-loving university student embarking on a law degree. Then, without warning, she contracted a devastating mystery illness that ultimately took her legs, her left hand, and much of her vision. Today, Phoebe is a lawyer, a writer, a keynote speaker, and the mother of two gorgeous little boys.  Her inspiring story invites us all to think about the meaning of true beauty, and to recognise the qualities we all have inside to keep us going when things get tough. Join Shelley as she chats to Phoebe about:  The mystery illness that changed her life forever What it was like to adjust to her new body and life How she realised that despite her injuries, she was still herself on the inside – and how crucial that realisation was to her rehabilitation How challenges can reveal what we’ve had inside us all along Her advice for rising up during times of adversity and how to be there for others when they’re going through hard times Her rituals for health and wellbeing The Aging Project Off Season delivers weekly interviews to inspire and connect us all.  Real stories about real people doing inspiring things. Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/    DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining, or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!   READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au  YOU MUST TRY IT! Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, has launched! We’re here to make shopping for yourself fun again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff! @youmusttryit www.youmusttryit.com  GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au   CREDITS: Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of TheAgingProject Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au  

Lisa Curry is someone who needs no introduction. The triple Olympian has been in the public eye for 40 years, and in that time has continued to evolve and transform, applying the same passion and dedication that took her to the top in swimming to everything she’s done since. She’s a wellness entrepreneur, an author, a Sport Australia Hall Of fame inductee, and has been honoured with the Order of Australia (AO) and The Order of The British Empire (MBE). But Lisa is also a mother, a grandmother, and someone who has known lows and loss as keenly as she’s felt the highs of success. In this warm, frank, and wide-open interview, Lisa shares her passions, her loss, and her approach to life from now on. Join Shelley as she chats to Lisa about:  Her philosophy on life  The one thing talented people need to make it to the top Her advice for finding your own passions and drive, and why it’s ok to pivot when things change The things she’s excited about right now How her own health issues inspired her to start her wellness company, ‘Happy Healthy You’ and why helping other women find optimal health is important to her How the intensity of her training has impacted her health today What she does to nurture her body and mind Why ‘baby steps’ are a great start towards better health Her daughter Jaime, and why it was important for Lisa to share her story Her ongoing journey towards a new way of living after Jaime’s death The Aging Project Off Season delivers weekly interviews to inspire and connect us all.  Real stories about real people doing inspiring things. Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/    DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining, or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!  READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au  YOU MUST TRY IT! Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, has launched! We’re here to make shopping for yourself fun again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff! www.youmusttryit.com  https://www.instagram.com/youmusttryit/ GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS:                                                                                                                                                          Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Join Shelley this week as she meets Karina Stewart, founder of the award-winning health and wellness retreat, Kamalaya Koh Samui - a healing sanctuary where she shares her deep passion for holistic health and well-being with guests from all over the globe. A renowned speaker and holistic health trailblazer, Karina has more than 40 years of experience in the study and practice of diverse Asian healing and spiritual traditions. In this engaging interview, she recounts her personal experience with stress and imbalance and shares a huge amount of knowledge and wisdom to inspire and empower us all to age well. Join Shelley as she chats to Karina about:  How witnessing the lifestyle changes her mother made to overcome cancer opened her eyes to the power of holistic healing Her path to becoming a doctor of Chinese medicine What drove her to create Kamalaya, and how it deepened and evolved her approach to wellness and healthy aging The importance of being honest and proactive about self-care and why reaching out to experts for help is a sign of strength Why the immersive nature of wellness retreats makes it easier to learn new routines and habits How technology can enhance personalised wellness programs and the incredible health benefits of Ozone Therapy The pillars of health that must be maintained for healthy aging The importance of healthy sleep Her biggest message for women Her self-care routine The Aging Project Off Season delivers weekly interviews to inspire and connect us all.  Real stories about real people doing inspiring things. Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/    DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining, or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au  YOU MUST TRY IT! Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, has launched! We’re here to make shopping for yourself fun again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff! https://www.instagram.com/youmusttryit/ http://www.youmusttryit.com   GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS: Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project                                                                                  Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Join Shelley this week as she meets Alexx Stuart, the founder of Low Tox Life. Alexx is an incredible advocate for healthy, low-tox living who’s built a movement to help people reduce the toxic load in their lives - and become healthier and happier as a result! She’s shone a light on the lack of transparency in our food system and the mystery around what goes into personal care and cleaning products. She’s also a columnist for Wellbeing magazine (one of our favourites!), and is a sought-after public speaker. Join Shelley as she chats to Alexx about: ● The wake-up call twenty years ago that started her low-tox journey ● The power we have to make a difference to our health and the health of our planet ● What she wants you to know about cosmetics, skincare, and haircare products and her tips for making safer choices ● The impact our clothing choices make ● How to make your home a healthier place ● Her approach to low-tox eating ● Her three top tips for how to begin your transition to a lower-tox life The Aging Project Off Season delivers weekly interviews to inspire and connect us all. Real stories about real people doing inspiring things. Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here: https://www.theagingproject.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW? If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining, or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US? If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time. https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au YOU MUST TRY IT! Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, has launched! We’re here to make shopping for yourself fun again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff! https://youmusttryit.com/ https://www.instagram.com/youmusttryit/ GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS: Host: Shelley Craft Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Join Shelley for this very special episode of The Aging Project Off Season to meet clinical nutritionist Lynsey Koch. Aside from running her highly successful nutrition business, Seed & Sprout, and developing the amazing C-Biogenetics products, she’s also an integral part of our You Must Try It team. Over at YMTI, she’s known as ‘the wellness guru’ for her profound knowledge of and endless enthusiasm for all things nutrition and health. If you’ve visited YMTI you’ve probably read some of Lynsey’s great tips and recommendations, but we wanted to bring you something a little more to tell you about her incredible story and why we’re so happy to have her on board! Join Shelley as she chats to Lynsey about: ● The critical accident at the top of Mauna Kea in Hawaii that led her to a career in nutrition● Her biggest learnings during her 15+ years in the nutrition industry● What clinical nutritionists do, and how they can help● Why gut health is her greatest passion● The story behind C-Biogenetics● The importance of food and nutrition as part of our daily rituals, and how to start and end the day for optimal health● The three things you can do daily to supercharge your health The Aging Project Off Season delivers weekly interviews to inspire and connect us all. Real stories about real people doing inspiring things. Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here:https://www.theagingproject.com.au/ DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW?If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining, or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials! READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please joinus on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one smallshift at a time. https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/https://www.facebook.com/theagingprojectWe have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at www.theagingproject.com.au YOU MUST TRY IT!Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, has launched! We’re here to make shopping for yourself fun again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff!https://www.instagram.com/youmusttryit/https://www.youmusttryit.com GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us athello@theagingproject.com.au CREDITS:Host: Shelley CraftProducer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging ProjectPodcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au

Join Shelley for this episode of The Aging Project Off Season as she chats with Lisa Messenger – a self-made entrepreneur, the incredibly successful founder and CEO of The Collective Hub, and the author of 38 books.  Her latest book, ‘Start Up To Scale Up’, focuses on starting and growing your own business and in this interview Lisa shares the ups and downs of her own journey to success, and her tips for all of you who dream of working for yourselves. With more than 20 years of experience in business, Lisa is the perfect motivator and mentor and we know you’ll love her warm, candid approach to sharing her knowledge.   Join Shelley as she chats to Lisa about:  ● The importance of mindset and self-belief in life and business  ● How giving up drinking changed her life, and why identifying the things that ‘keep you small’ is a crucial step towards the life you dream of  ● The morning ritual that sets her up to tackle her work days with passion and energy  ● How her first steps into self-employment grew into the diverse and multi faceted platform it is today  ● Why failure is not your enemy  ● Her tips for starting and running your own business, including three top tips for honing your business idea and a way to quickly and simply test it before you jump in head first  ● Her best piece of advice for people dreaming of starting their own business.  The Aging Project Off Season delivers weekly interviews to inspire and connect us all. Real stories about real people doing inspiring things.   Want to know more about The Aging Project? Come and visit us here:  https://www.theagingproject.com.au/   DID YOU LOVE THIS INTERVIEW?  If you found this interview interesting, helpful, entertaining, or inspiring, we need your reviews! Great reviews will enable us to keep creating amazing content to help us all age well – so, if you liked what you heard, we would be so grateful if you took a few seconds to submit a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. We will read every review, and will feature the best one each week on our socials!   READY TO AGE WELL WITH US?  If you’re ready to get started on making the rest of your life the best of your life, please join us on our socials! We’ll share challenges and tips so we can all age well together - one small shift at a time.  https://www.instagram.com/theagingproject/  https://www.facebook.com/theagingproject  We have a newsletter too – you can subscribe at https://www.theagingproject.com.au   YOU MUST TRY IT!  Our sister site, ‘You Must Try It’, has launched! We’re here to make shopping for yourself fun again, with a carefully selected range of health, beauty, and lifestyle products. No confusion, no overwhelm – just the good stuff!  https://www.instagram.com/youmusttryit/  https://www.youmusttryit.com   GOT FEEDBACK? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!  If you’ve got feedback or a burning question, please send it to us at hello@theagingproject.com.au   CREDITS:  Host: Shelley Craft  Producer: Amanda Attwood, founder of The Aging Project   Podcast Studio Team: Poly Studios https://polystudios.com.au