47 Learning to prioritize yourself with Linda McLean

An intimate chat with Canadian singer songwriter Linda McLean, opening up about life, music, writing and what makes her tick as an older woman. This interview includes a reading from Linda’s forthcoming book all about making yourself the most important person in your life. We talk about: Learning to prioritize ourselves and speak our truth The emotional power of music and words Going on new creative journeys as we progress through life Thinking about what really matters in life Taking up space in our own lives Fighting the cultural imperative for women to put others first How our life anchors can shift in midlife Learning to share our stories and acknowledge the impact those can have on others Moving on from a maternal role when children leave home Finding the spark in inter-generational sharing Rationalizing our many varied roles as women Thinking about what we’d do if we were to die tomorrow Learning to live in the moment and do what we most want to do Finding answers inside ourselves and taking responsibility for our lives Moving beyond victim-hood and acknowledging our power The importance of yoga and meditation in Linda’s life What it’s like being a touring musician The impact of Alexander Technique and getting more aware of posture How the body wants to fix itself and get us into balance And lots more! Be sure to check out Linda's three beautiful albums on Spotify   Find out more about Linda: Linda’s Website Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, Spotify If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave a review on iTunes or wherever you’re listening. Find out how to leave a review here: bit.ly/leavepodcastreview You can find out more information and get the show notes to every episode at magnificentmidlife.com. That’s also where you’ll find strategies, support and resources to help make your midlife magnificent. There’s a midlife wellness program, courses, midlife mentoring to help make the most of your next chapter and our online Members Club. If not now, when?  

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Midlife isn’t the end of meaningful life, just the end of the first half rehearsal. Listen, laugh and be inspired as Rachel Lankester, author, mentor and founder of Magnificent Midlife, interviews women in midlife and beyond living authentic, empowered lives, not disappearing into obscurity. From round the world yachtswomen to 60 year old pole dancers, from palliative care doctors to sustainable food evangelists, this podcast explores the myriad things older women get up to and the issues we face. We challenge the status quo and bash those negative stereotypes about being an older woman. Need some inspiration about what’s possible for you when you're over 40, over 50 or beyond? These women will show you anything is. Need help overcoming your own limiting beliefs about getting older or struggles with menopause? Learn from women who’ve experienced the same but found ways to thrive and become who they were always meant to be. Learn their life-hacks and how they do what they do. This podcast is all about celebrating women in midlife and beyond. We’re not over the hill or on a downward slope. We get better with age not worse. We talk all things midlife, about issues that matter, and share fabulous stories of magnificent women doing very cool stuff. Now's our time! Find out more at magnificentmidlife.com.