Happy New Year! In this New Year episode of The Year of Being 70 Podcast Ep 10: Shaping 2025 with Hopes, Miracles, and Flexibility, hosts Lisette and Lucy reflect on their hopes and plans for 2025 as they celebrate the 10th episode of their podcast. This episode offers an insightful discussion about life’s journey, goal-setting, and the balance between being 'shapers' or 'responders' to life's unfolding events.

They discuss:

* How they would like the year to unfold

* Whether they feel they are 'shapers' or 'responders' to life

* One miracle they would each like to happen in 2025

Hopes and Resolutions:

Kindness and Patience

Lisette's New Year’s resolution is to practice more kindness and patience. She aims to reduce stress by avoiding "combining" activities—fitting extra tasks into simple plans—and focusing on one thing at a time. She envisions the year unfolding organically, with plans set only through March and then responding to what life brings.

Flexibility Over Firm Goals

Lucy prefers a flexible approach, avoiding strict deadlines that could close off unforeseen opportunities. She is particularly excited about the upcoming publication of her book Book Magic, which offers guidance on writing business books, and the continued development of her AI-powered Book Magic AI app.

Shapers vs. Responders

Lisette identifies more as a responder, allowing life to unfold and adapting to circumstances. Lucy blends both approaches by setting intentions but staying open to alternative paths for achieving her objectives. They share examples of how past plans have evolved in unexpected ways, emphasising the importance of flexibility and adaptability.

Writing and Creativity

The hosts discuss their writing processes: Lisette finds inspiration through conversations and research, planning only broadly before writing, while Lucy prefers to construct a mental 'wireframe' of her ideas before putting them down. These different approaches underscore the diversity in creative processes.

Miracles for 2025

Lisette hopes for a global movement towards happiness and fulfilment, while Lucy’s personal miracle is to complete her novel in the spring and secure an agent and publisher. They both express the desire to find publishers who can help them meet their book project goals.

Join the conversation! How do you envision your 2025? Are you a shaper or a responder? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to The Year of Being 70 podcast for more thought-provoking discussions.

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In this episode Lucy and Lisette, feeling 70-years-young, reflect on their experiences of turning 70 and discuss their plans and remember childhood traditions for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

Their discussion touches on:

• Both Lisette and Lucy feel youthful and energised at age 70, though they acknowledge the milestone of turning 71 next year sounds somehow older. Lisette describes herself as a "young 70-year-old" who is still physically active and engaged. Lucy feels she is consolidating her life experiences and wisdom at this age. They discuss the perspective that comes with their life experiences.
• The two friends reminisce about their contrasting childhood Christmas traditions back in the 1950s and 1960s. Lucy describes the very ordered and traditional Christmas celebrations of her youth in an almost 'Mary Poppins' London, while Lisette recalls more low-key family gatherings in the Netherlands without a strong religious aspect.
• As older adults, both have embraced more flexibility and simplicity in how they observe the holidays. Lucy has even skipped putting up a tree this year to avoid the pressure; while Lisette has never had a Christmas tree in her own home. They touch on the different pressure Christmas brings as a parent (Lucy) and a non parent (Lisette).
• Looking ahead to 2025, Lisette plans to focus on finishing a non-fiction book on using money for good that she's working on and staying open to new opportunities as they arise. Lucy wants to finish writing a novel set in her childhood, which is a more personal creative project separate from her business writing.
• They discuss the challenges of writing fiction based on one's own life experiences, and how to balance including personal details with making the story accessible to readers.They talk about their different 'writing habits' and agree that both appreciate the freedom of an "evolving life" at this stage.
• Their conversation touches on the role of family, the changing nature of traditions, and the mixed feelings that can accompany the holidays.

Overall, this episode presents an insightful and relatable discussion of aging, creativity, family and the lived experiences of two vibrant 70-year-olds.

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Welcome to The Year of Being 70 Podcast Ep. 8:

‘’How Can Women Get Their Experiences of Abuse Taken Seriously?’’

In this insightful episode, Lisette and Lucy dive deep into the challenges women face when trying to get their experiences of abuse and harassment taken seriously, especially in the workplace where power imbalances are all too common.

🌟 Episode Highlights 🌟

Lisette and Lucy open up about their personal experiences with unwanted sexual advances and harassment in the workplace and elsewhere. They share how the culture at the time made it difficult for women to speak up or confront inappropriate behavior.

🌟 Weekly Reflections

Lisette reflects on how she always drew a clear line when dealing with inappropriate behavior. Lucy shares her experiences of silence due to fear of causing workplace conflict. Together, they discuss feeling unsafe in public spaces and how women often deal with harassment without support.

🌟 Key Discussion Themes

1. The challenges of speaking out against abuse – especially when perpetrators hold positions of power

2. Workplace cultures that normalize casual sexism and sexual harassment

3. The role of fiction in raising awareness, featuring works like the play and book ‘Prima Facie’

4. Personal stories of abuse and how women are often dismissed or minimized, being labeled as 'overly sensitive' or 'middle-aged'

💬 Engaging and Empowering Conversation

Lisette and Lucy share their reflections on feeling threatened or unsafe and how this constant vigilance affects them as women, particularly as they navigate the impacts of abuse and harassment throughout their lives.

✨ Why You Should Watch or Listen

This episode offers valuable insights for everyone – whether you're a woman facing workplace abuse, in a leadership position, or a man who wants to better understand women’s experiences and become a true ally. Lisette and Lucy’s open conversation explores what it feels like to be a woman of any age subjected to unwanted attention or serious breaches of safety and rights.

✨ Empowering Your Journey

The episode highlights the ongoing problem of sexism and the importance of women supporting each other. It shows how speaking out and supporting one another can be a powerful weapon against harassment and abuse, breaking the silence and stigma that often surrounds these issues.

Thank you for joining us on this inspiring journey with The Year of Being 70 Podcast! 🌟

📌 Stay Connected:

We’d love to hear your thoughts on personal experiences with abuse, harassment, or sexism. Share your story in the comments below, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and stay connected!

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