Ageing Honestly

Penelope Lane
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Ageing Honestly: Real Talk on Ageing for Women Over 60 Women over 60 often hear two messages: either fight ageing and try to look younger, or just smile, be grateful, and remain positive. Neither is true, and you’re probably tired of hearing both. My name is Penelope Lane. I’m a clinical psychologist with 38 years of experience, as well as a fitness trainer and mindfulness teacher.  After going through my own personal challenges, I learned that we can approach ageing differently.  To face what’s real, feel our emotions, and rebuild from there.  I call this approach Whole Strength.  It’s based on four steps I use every day: Notice It, Open To It, Rebuild, and Live It Daily. It’s okay to dislike getting older and still love the person you’re becoming. Both feelings are real, at the same time, and that's okay. This podcast is for women who want honest conversations about ageing.  There’s no forced positivity or anti-ageing hype here.  Just honest talk about what’s true and what really helps. Welcome to Ageing Honestly. You can check out my website here: https://www.penelopelane.com.au/ Love Penelope🌷

  1. Sep 28

    Women After 60: Tired of Fighting Ageing? Why Resistance Keeps You Stuck -And What Works Instead

    Holistic, independent women: resistance to what’s happening creates chronic stress that accelerates aging. Buddhist teachings that help you accept ageing without giving up after 60 change everything. The shocking truth: The harder you fight against getting older, the faster you age.  Your resistance is literally accelerating your decline. The Two Arrows (Practical Buddhist Teaching): First Arrow: Ageing itself—your body changing, things getting harder. This hurts. It's real. Second Arrow: YOUR resistance to ageing. "This shouldn't be happening." "I hate this." "Why me?" This is the suffering you ADD on top of ageing. Here's the insight that changes everything: You can't control the first arrow. But the second arrow? That's entirely in your hands. What Your Resistance Actually Does: - Creates chronic stress that shrinks your hippocampus (brain's memory centre), accelerates cellular ageing, increases inflammation, disrupts sleep. - Makes you rigid when you need to be flexible and resilient - Exhausts you—stealing energy you could use to build strength. The Paradox: When you STOP fighting reality, you have MORE power to work with it.  Acceptance frees you to find creative solutions, adapt, and build real strength. Acceptance isn't giving up. It's seeing what's true without adding suffering on top: "My body is changing. This is hard. I hate it sometimes. And that's what's happening." In the video, I share a practical strategy to help you navigate the truth: You can hate getting older AND accept it's happening AND love who you're becoming. Stop shooting yourself with that second arrow. Your resistance is ageing you faster. Acceptance is what slows decline. Share what's actually true for you. I'd love to hear it, and I'll write back 🌷 Support the show

    Women After 60: Tired of Fighting Ageing? Why Resistance Keeps You Stuck -And What Works Instead

  2. Sep 26

    I'm Fine or Am I?

    "I'm fine, thanks." I've said it a thousand times without really meaning it, and I bet you have too. In this episode, I talk about that habit: the automatic " I’m fine" that slips out before you even think.  I’ll explore why we do it, what it costs us, and how it can leave you feeling unheard even when you're with others.  I’ll also share what happens, even physically, when you finally say what’s really true to someone who truly listens. I'm Penelope, a clinical psychologist and fitness trainer helping women over 60 age in ways that work with their bodies and minds, not against them. Share what's actually true for you. I'd love to hear it, and I'll write back 🌷 Support the show

  3. Sep 11

    Why That Coffee Mattered More Than I Realised

    An ordinary coffee after fitness class turned into something I'm still thinking about weeks later. Losses big and small shared out loud, a closed bakery, a bad knee, a friend who's gone.  In this episode, I share what that coffee taught me about connection as we age, the research linking isolation to a significantly higher risk of dementia, and a simple practice called No Agenda you can try this week with just one person, no plan required. I'm Penelope, a clinical psychologist and fitness trainer helping women over 60 age in ways that work with their bodies and minds, not against them. Share what's actually true for you. I'd love to hear it, and I'll write back 🌷 Support the show

  4. Aug 27

    Invisible After 60? Here's What I Discovered About Being Seen

    Do you ever feel invisible as you get older? Overlooked at the shop counter, dismissed in meetings, or unseen by the people closest to you? It does happen, so you’re not just imagining it. In this podcast, I share what happened to me in a shop that made me realise how deep this feeling actually goes, and the three layers of invisibility I see in women over 60 again and again: social, sexual, and family. I also share what finally helped: not fighting to be noticed, and not pretending it doesn't hurt, but a real, honest shift that let me become visible to myself, even on the days nobody else notices me at all. At the end, I walk you through a simple practice called The Mirror Moment, something you can do today, in under a minute, whenever that invisible feeling is there for you. If this resonates, I'd love to know: where do you feel most invisible right now? Work, family, somewhere else? Tell me in the comments. I'm Penelope, a clinical psychologist & fitness trainer helping women over 60 age in a way that works with their bodies and minds, not against them.  🌷 GET HONEST TALK ABOUT AGEING IN YOUR INBOX  👉 https://www.penelopelane.com.au/subscribe-ageing-honestly 🌐 Visit My Website - https://www.penelopelane.com.au/ Share what's actually true for you. I'd love to hear it, and I'll write back 🌷 Support the show

  5. Aug 16

    3 Things Making Ageing Harder Than It Needs to Be.

    Learn how ancient teachings can help women over 60 reduce suffering and improve daily mental well-being with clinical psychologist Penelope.  Many women over 60 face unique challenges that affect their emotional health and overall peace of mind.  As a clinical psychologist, I have spent years observing how integrating ancient teachings into modern life offers practical tools to navigate these years with greater ease.  This podcast explores specific, actionable ways to shift your perspective and alleviate unnecessary distress. By applying these principles, you can find a more grounded approach to your day-to-day experiences. Whether you are navigating life transitions or simply seeking a way to reduce suffering in your daily routine, this discussion provides a roadmap to clarity. We look at how these timeless concepts apply directly to the modern struggles faced by women over 60 today. If this resonates, I help women over 60 age in a way that works with their bodies, not against them, so there's less unnecessary suffering along the way. Details on my work, including live workshops, are linked below. 🌷 GET HONEST TALK ABOUT AGEING IN YOUR INBOX  👉 https://www.penelopelane.com.au/subscribe-ageing-honestly 🌐 Visit My Website - https://www.penelopelane.com.au/ Share what's actually true for you. I'd love to hear it, and I'll write back 🌷 Support the show

  6. Jul 29

    Who Am I When I Can't Be Strong Anymore?

    Managing online business failure while dealing with grief is overwhelming.  I was the strong one. Strong, capable, independent, that was the story I told myself for decades.  Then my back gave out, my brother died, and my six-year business still wasn't working. I lost the story I'd built my whole identity on, and I had to ask a question I'd been avoiding: who am I when I can't be that anymore?   In this podcast, I walk you through what actually happens when the identity you've defended for years falls apart, and a simple five-step practice you can do with me, right now, to start finding out what's underneath it. This is for you if you're a woman over 60 navigating ageing, identity change, retirement, health changes, or a loss that's made you question who you actually are. 🌷 GET HONEST TALK ABOUT AGEING IN YOUR INBOX  👉 https://www.penelopelane.com.au/subscribe-ageing-honestly 🌐 Visit My Website - https://www.penelopelane.com.au/ Share what's actually true for you. I'd love to hear it, and I'll write back 🌷 Support the show

  7. Jul 18

    I Was Completely Dependent. I Was Still Me

    Are you struggling with the quiet fear of being a burden to your family? This podcast explores the emotional weight of financial stress and health worries that keep us up at night.  If you feel your current situation is holding you back, you are not alone. My back gave out, and my daughter pays more of the rent than I do.  For a long time, I believed that made me a burden. But when I stopped believing that voice, it all changed.  Full story and the practice I use to find my way back to what's true in this video. 🌷 GET HONEST TALK ABOUT AGEING IN YOUR INBOX  👉 https://www.penelopelane.com.au/subscribe-ageing-honestly 🌐 Visit My Website - https://www.penelopelane.com.au/ Share what's actually true for you. I'd love to hear it, and I'll write back 🌷 Support the show

  8. Jul 3

    You Don't Have to Choose Between Happy & Alone

    Can you love your independence and still feel alone? I explore why feeling alone is different from being lonely when living independently. Many women struggle to reconcile a fulfilling life with the desire for a deep, partnered connection.   In this podcast, I'm addressing the confusion that arises when you are genuinely happy with your routine, work, and freedom, yet still experience a distinct sense of loneliness. You can love your independence AND feel the absence of a partner. You can have rich friendships AND still grieve the lack of a companion. Both are real, and both are allowed. This is ageing honestly. Not lonely, not desperate—just real talk about being single after 60 without shame. 👉 WHAT YOU'LL HEAR: → Why happiness and aloneness aren't opposites → The difference between lonely and alone → How to communicate this paradox without apology → Living with mystery and uncertainty If you relate—or know someone who does—this one's for you. 🌷 GET HONEST TALK ABOUT AGEING IN YOUR INBOX  👉 https://www.penelopelane.com.au/subscribe-ageing-honestly 🌐 Visit My Website - https://www.penelopelane.com.au/ Share what's actually true for you. I'd love to hear it, and I'll write back 🌷 Support the show

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Ageing Honestly: Real Talk on Ageing for Women Over 60 Women over 60 often hear two messages: either fight ageing and try to look younger, or just smile, be grateful, and remain positive. Neither is true, and you’re probably tired of hearing both. My name is Penelope Lane. I’m a clinical psychologist with 38 years of experience, as well as a fitness trainer and mindfulness teacher.  After going through my own personal challenges, I learned that we can approach ageing differently.  To face what’s real, feel our emotions, and rebuild from there.  I call this approach Whole Strength.  It’s based on four steps I use every day: Notice It, Open To It, Rebuild, and Live It Daily. It’s okay to dislike getting older and still love the person you’re becoming. Both feelings are real, at the same time, and that's okay. This podcast is for women who want honest conversations about ageing.  There’s no forced positivity or anti-ageing hype here.  Just honest talk about what’s true and what really helps. Welcome to Ageing Honestly. You can check out my website here: https://www.penelopelane.com.au/ Love Penelope🌷

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  • Creator
    Penelope Lane
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ageing Honestly
  • Show Website
    Ageing Honestly

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