Age is Irrelevant

Helen Fritsch

This show is devoted to women over 40 who want to rebrand and redefine "over the hill," smash age barriers, and rediscover happiness and success! It's never too late to pursue a dream, a passion, or start a new chapter in your life. Join Helen and her guests as they discuss all aspects of aging after 40 and how to make the aging process and those "twilight" years more rewarding, exciting, and fun!

  1. Jun 17 ·  Bonus

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    Introducing Sophie Chen Keller: "Little Wonder" | Oprah's Book Club from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast Oprah’s Book Club 124th selection is Little Wonder by author Sophie Chen Keller. Oprah and Sophie sit down with an enthusiastic audience of readers to discuss Sophie's childhood spent both in the USA and China and how that experience impacted her writing. She also shares how becoming a mother for the first time was the inspiration for Little Wonder. The story is about a profound bond of love that connects a mother, Song, to her son, named River. A cataclysmic roller coaster of events is set in motion when Song loses hold of River’s hand in the teeming crowds at a Beijing train station. Throughout this story of love, perseverance and hope mother and son desperately seek to find their way back to each other. Readers share that the climactic end had them in tears. Audience members also share the passages that moved them the most and ask questions of Sophie. BUY THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Little-Wonder-Novel-Thousand-Voices/dp/B0G5X5Z5R9 00:00:00 - Welcome Sophie Chen Keller, author of “Little Wonder” 00:06:05 - Writing ‘Little Wonder’ 00:09:40 - How Sophie found her title 00:12:32 - Her writing process 00:14:05 - Characters and plot 00:16:10 - Writing from a boy’s perspective 00:18:00 - Sophie’s love of piano 00:19:00 - The bumpy road to ‘Little Wonder’ 00:23:50 - Why the novel was set in 2016 00:25:45 - Rewriting the book 3-4 times 00:29:50 - Motherhood in the novel 00:32:30 - Class in the novel 00:35:00 - Purpose and motherhood 00:37:50 - How Sophie relates to music 00:41:00 - Song’s grief 00:43:20 - Tchaikovsky and the story 00:45:30 - How Sophie knew the ending Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: Instagram Facebook TikTok Listen to the full podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts #oprahsbookclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  2. May 21

    Honoring a Legend: Meet IFBB/NPC Head Bodybuilding Judge Sandy Williamson. The Woman Behind the Scorecards!

    12 years ago, I stepped on stage for the first time to compete in a bodybuilding show. Little did I know it would have such a huge impact on my life! Not only did I make lifelong friends, but I also met some amazing women in the NPC/IFBB Leagues who also made lasting impressions with me.  One of those people was Sandy Williamson. Today I am re-releasing is a very special podcast in honor of IFBB/NPC regional, national and international head judge Sandy Williamson. I had the pleasure of interviewing Sandy for my Age is Irrelevant Podcast 6 years ago.  With the 2026 season just underway, I thought this would be very fitting to bring this podcast conversation back so all athletes, seasoned and new could get to know Sandy a little bit better. I'm honored to share this podcast episode celebrating Sandy as she receives the first ever Jim Manion Lifetime Achievement Award! Sandy is a woman whose dedication, integrity, passion, and heart have helped shape the bodybuilding community for more than 50 years. Sandy has given so much to the world of bodybuilding through her leadership, guidance, fairness, and unwavering support of athletes at every level. Her unwavering commitment and decades of service to the bodybuilding world is unmatched. To know her is to love her. She is truly one of the most respected and beloved figures in the IFBB/NPC family. Congratulations, Sandy, on receiving your well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award. What an incredible legacy you continue to leave behind. Thank you for the countless lives you've impacted, including mine on the day that I won my Pro card, and for the love you've poured into this sport for decades. If you are a veteran, a novice, an amateur or a Pro bodybuilder you will love Sandy's life story and how she found her way to the bodybuilding world!  This episode is more than a podcast — it's a tribute to a woman who has inspired generations. 💪

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This show is devoted to women over 40 who want to rebrand and redefine "over the hill," smash age barriers, and rediscover happiness and success! It's never too late to pursue a dream, a passion, or start a new chapter in your life. Join Helen and her guests as they discuss all aspects of aging after 40 and how to make the aging process and those "twilight" years more rewarding, exciting, and fun!

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