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The Counsel of Older Women

The Counsel of Older Women

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Lisa and Trudy are joined by prolific author Merilyn Simonds to chat about the benefits of inter-generational friendship, the creative process and why women are so much more than the roles they play.


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--From This Episode–

Walking with Beth: Conversations with My Hundred-Year-Old Friend by Merilyn Simonds

Woman, Watching: Louise de Kiriline Lawrence and the Songbirds of Pimisi Bay by Merilyn Simonds

  • (00:55) - Introducing Merilyn Simonds and Beth Robinson
  • (06:47) - I want that woman as my friend
  • (11:03) - Boundaries
  • (19:40) - The writing process
  • (24:11) - Broadening the scope of who you are
  • (32:06) - Friendships as we age

--Credits--

Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin

Produced by Odvod Media

Audio Engineering by Steve Glen

Original music by Darrin Hagen

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