In this candid and relatable episode of "The Year of Being 70" podcast, hosts and childhood friends Lucy and Lisette openly discuss the physical and emotional realities of ageing. From Lisette's recent eye and skin issues to Lucy's past struggles with weight, menopause, and high blood pressure, the two friends vulnerably share their personal experiences with the changing nature of their bodies.

Key Highlights

• Lisette opens up about a recent tear in her retina and the challenges of dealing with age-related eye problems

• Lucy reflects on how her body has changed over the years, including joint pain and inflammation during menopause that has since improved with weight loss

• The hosts explore the societal pressure to appear "in control" and "professional" as older adults, even when experiencing normal physical changes

• They discuss the emotional and psychological aspects of menopause, with Lisette sharing her perspective on how hot flushes can be a natural process of "burning up" old resentments

• Lisette and Lucy grapple with the realisation that at 70, they are no longer "middle-aged" but firmly in the "elderly" category, prompting reflections on mortality and being a "burden" on society

Why You Should Listen

This episode provides a refreshingly honest look at the realities of ageing, challenging the sometimes romanticised narrative around growing older.

By openly sharing their personal health journeys, Lucy and Lisette offer a relatable and empathetic perspective on the physical, emotional, and social aspects of being 70. Listeners will come away with a greater appreciation for the complexities of the ageing process and the importance of embracing both the ups and downs with compassion.

Join The Conversation

What's your experience of health and wellness as you've aged? Have you worked at staying super-healthy, or has ill-health hit you out of the blue? Have any effects of ageing made you feel suddenly vulnerable, like Lisette's eye problem? Or have you found some antidotes to ageing like Lucy has with HRT and Mounjaro?

If you feel like sharing, tell us your personal experience in the comments.

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