In this episode, Lisette and Lucy, lifelong friends who turned 70 together in 2024, reflect on their productive and transformative years between 60 and 65. Both women share how this period was a time of reinvention, consolidation of their experiences, and stepping into new roles and responsibilities. Their insightful conversation highlights how the traditional notions of retirement age can be challenged, and how the 60s can be a time to truly come into one's own.

Key Insights

• Lucy and Lisette both found that their 60s were a time of immense productivity, creativity, and stepping into leadership roles - contrary to the common perception of this age as a time to wind down.

• Both women wrote more books during this period, drawing on their wealth of experience to share their knowledge and inspire others.

• Lisette took on the role of chair for an educational charity, while Lucy founded the Business Book Awards and became the Publish Mentor for the Key Person of Influuence programme - initiatives that allowed them to share their wisdom and have a wider impact.

• The women reflect on how their earlier life experiences, including periods of uncertainty and reinvention, ultimately converged to help them feel more grounded and confident in their 60s.

• Lisette and Lucy emphasise the importance of not seeing traditional retirement age as a finish line, but rather as a springboard for new adventures, contributions, and personal growth.

Why You Should Listen

This conversation provides a refreshing and empowering perspective on being in your 60s, challenging the traditional notions of retirement and old age. Lisette and Lucy's stories of reinvention, leadership, and creative expression during this period will inspire listeners to embrace the opportunities that come with this stage of life. Their insights offer encouragement and guidance for those approaching or already in their 60s, as well as a hopeful message for younger listeners about the potential that lies ahead.

Join The Conversation

Have you reached your 60s - if so how has your experience been? has it been a productive and creative era for you as it has been for Lucy and Lisette? Or are you approaching your 60s - and is it feeling like it could be the beginning of the end? Or are you beyond your 60s like L&L - are you enjoying the years of consolidation as much as they are?

If you have personal experience or stories you'd like to share, tell us about them in the comments.

Watch/listen to our full playlist (The Year of Being 70): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzDmlsx6mhXmqlFJFZEEvaOwytbeAMFCm

If you enjoyed this discussion of a universal subject, as well as the personal journeys of these old (in every sense) friends, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tap the bell icon to stay updated on new episodes of The Year of Being 70. Subscribe now and join the journey!

#yearofbeing70 #lucyandlisette #podcast #mccarraherpodcast #ep39 #turning60 #being60 #60-56 #retirement #neverretire #nevergiveup #creativity #authors #writeyourbook #booktok #howtowritefictionwithoutthefuss #eldestdaughtereffect #wisdom #love #70yearolds #lifetransitions #babyboomers #elderly #gettingolder #gettingold #stayingyoung #thelongview #truestories #memories #storypodcast #lucylisettepodcast #theyearofbeing70podcast #lucyandlisettepodcastjourney #reflectionsonourlives #personaltransformationstories #lifechangesafter70 #lifechangesafter40 #spiritualgrowth #personalgrowth #sharedhistories #podcastabouthistory #trendspodcast #lifeafter70 #aginggracefully #personalstories #friendshipinoldage #womenspodcast #turning70 #agingjourney #podcastaboutaging #lifeafter50 #reinventionat50 #aginggracefully #lifelonglearning #womenover50 #personalgrowth #midlifetransitions #agingpodcast #wisdomat70 #personaltransformationstories #dutchpodcast #netherlandsvoices #britishdutchpodcast #womenat70 #agingineurope #wisdomacrossborders #storytellingwithpurpose #aifriendlypodcast

Explore the podcast