Tracey Yarad is an Australian singer-songwriter and pianist who transformed personal heartbreak into powerful storytelling. After a devastating betrayal in midlife, she channelled her pain into her one-woman musical show All The Pretty Things, now touring in Australia and the UK. Through raw honesty, humour, and music, she’s helping others heal while reclaiming her own voice. So powerful and inspiring!

We talk about:

- Tracey's journey and the birth of her show

- The betrayal and its impact

- The aftermath and healing process

- The evolution of her show and its emotional depth

- The role of meditation and celibacy

- Her move to New York and new beginnings

- The creation of her book and its impact

- The power of forgiveness and letting go

- Broader lessons and connections

And lots more!

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Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel’s book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book

The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers:

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast.

Recommended by the Sunday Times.

Feedspot #9 in 40 Best Midlife Podcasts and #7 in 60 Best Women Over 50 Podcasts

You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com.

Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.

Rebekah Rotstein is the creator of the medically endorsed Buff Bones® system, providing bone health, education and exercise to manage and prevent bone and joint issues for people of all ages. She’s an industry leader in Pilates, bone health and movement education. Rebekah was diagnosed with osteoporosis at the age of 28 and has been helping people improve their bone health ever since.

She talks about:

• Her osteoporosis diagnosis
• The impact of exercise and diet on bone health
• Midlife prevention and bone health awareness
• Understanding osteoporosis and misconceptions
• Primary and secondary osteoporosis
• Bone health beyond density
• The Buff Bones® program and movement education
• The importance of strength training and impact exercises
• Cultural differences in bone health awareness

And lots more!

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you’re listening.

Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel’s book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book

The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers:

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast.

Recommended by the Sunday Times.

Feedspot #3 in best midlife podcasts and #14 in best women over 50 podcasts worldwide.

You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com.

Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.

A solo midlife update from Rachel, with a difference, sharing her recent solo trip to Albania, and what’s been going on in life.

She talks about:

- Initial nervousness and changing travel plans

- Conquering driving fears while navigating Albania’s challenging roads

- Initial hotel challenges

- Exploring Gjirokastër and its extraordinary architecture

- Finding local heroes to help when she got rather stuck

- Exploring the haunting history of communist Albania through bunkers and surveillance centres

- Albanian blood feuds and the impact they continue to have

- The archeological wonder of Butrint

- The Albanian coast including Ksamil and Himare

- Staying in the stunning ancient multi-layered town of Berat

- Navigating Tirana and reflections on history

- Personal life changes and future plans

And more!

Book mentioned in the podcast: Broken April by Ismail Kadare