Directory of a Dream Life 50+

Marchia Ogden

Are you over 50? Never mind 'mid-life' and 'old-age' - we could be on this earth for another 30 or 40 years, so let’s plan to make the rest of our life, the best of our life! 😃 Sometimes it's just me, but most weeks I'll invite guests to chat about managing change; mindset; appearance; relationships; work; career; technology; retirement; grandchildren. Join us! Don't forget to like, share and review - it's really appreciated and helps spread the word about my podcast. You can also reach me at marchia@gurgleit.com

  1. 08/01/2020

    Endings

    It's Episode 62! I’ve had a bit of a strange week and this is not what I planned for this Episode!  However, I’m afraid it’s going to be E for Ending.  For Now at least. I was just going to disappear but then I thought I should at least let you know what’s happening. So this is a very short check in to say thank you for your support and I hope to be back in a few weeks time.  COVID-19 has changed things for a lot of us – and If there ever was a time to get in the habit of journaling, it was these last few months, both from a history point of view - detailing the strange events of lockdown, to tracking our own thoughts and feelings. So a big thank you to those of you who created the a new surge of users of the Directory of  Dream Life 50+MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL.  It's not too late to start journaling either!! I'm extending the 'family & friends' £10 discount until the end of August - subject to availability. If you'd like to know more, go directly to www.gurgleit.com/journalearlybird.  Do have an amazing summer and if you’re on social media – follow Dream_Life_ 50plus on instagram and Marchia at Gurgle It onFacebook – the links are below.  And don’t forget to check out our sponsor site – www.organic secrets.co.uk. As A parting gift – use code pc15 to get 15% off any purchase off the site.  All previous 61 episodes of the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ Podcast  are still available at www.directoryofadreamlife.com.   ***  As well as this weekly podcast, DIRECTORY OF A DREAM LIFE 50+ is also a physical journal, a podcast and a workshop too!   Directory of a Dream Life 50+ MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL -is now available on Kindle as an alternative to the established hardback copy.  TRY BEFORE YOU BUY (Well almost!)  For UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MY-BEST-LIFE-JOURNAL-Directory-ebook/dp/B0871N6R52  For USA  https://www.amazon.com/MY-BEST-LIFE-JOURNAL-Directory-ebook/dp/B0871N6R52  All hardback journal orders will qualify for the FREE bonus of 8 meditation tracks, SHADES OF KEFALONIA.  These tracks were created by the author and soul coach Jennifer Lynch.  She can be contacted via her website www.angelwisdom.co.uk  FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gurgleit  INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/dream_life_50plus

  2. 07/25/2020

    I'm On A Diet!

    Episode 61:  I'm on a Diet!!!   How often do we say that ... and what do we mean?   Does 'diet' just mean what we eat, or is there more to it?  TIMESTAMP  1.05 Our Sponsor Organic Secrets UK Ltd - check out the new products at www.organicsecrets.co.uk  1.45 What Do We Mean By 'I'm On A Diet"?  4.45 Why Are You On A Diet?  6.15 The Key To Dieting 7.40 Change Is Possible 10.40 Power Of The Mind - extract from my interview with weightloss expert Patsy Hanson in Episode 41.  Listen to the full episode here: https://anchor.fm/ddl50/episodes/Episode-41-A-Different-Approach-To-Weight-Loss-eb8p2p  and for more info about Patsy and her services go to www.patsyhanson.com  20.00 Making Change Happen With My Best Life Journal.  FOR A £10 Friends & Family DISCOUNT, go to www.gurgleit.com/journalearlybird Listen to Episode 23 for more detail. https://anchor.fm/ddl50/episodes/Episode-25-MY-BEST-LIFE-e8j9sn  ***  As well as this weekly podcast, DIRECTORY OF A DREAM LIFE 50+ is also a physical journal, a podcast and a workshop too!   Directory of a Dream Life 50+ MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL -is now available on Kindle as an alternative to the established hardback copy.    TRY BEFORE YOU BUY (Well almost!)  For UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MY-BEST-LIFE-JOURNAL-Directory-ebook/dp/B0871N6R52 For  USA  https://www.amazon.com/MY-BEST-LIFE-JOURNAL-Directory-ebook/dp/B0871N6R52   All hardback journal orders will qualify for the FREE bonus of 8 meditation tracks, SHADES OF KEFALONIA.  These tracks were created by the author and soul coach Jennifer Lynch.  She can be contacted via her website www.angelwisdom.co.uk  PODCAST EPISODES: www.directoryofadreamlife.com  FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gurgleit   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/dream_life_50plus

  3. 07/18/2020

    Dance! Just Do It

    Welcome to Episode 60!  Dance - Just Do It!!   What's Debs been up to?  💃✈️👩‍⚕️  I expected a chat with my ex-dance teacher to focus on how dance in general is such an uplifting activity.   We do talk about that - but Debs Thomas had so much more inspiration to share!  Coronavirus has changed her life .... but not in the way you think .... 💃So as well as dance we talk about the very core of Directory of a Dream Life 50+, which is planning to make the rest of our life, the best of our life. Including #beingover50 #careerchange #volunteering #menopause #justdoit  It's been a disastrous week as far as technology goes!  My own pc died and the quality of the Zoom signal wasn't quite what it usually is.  I've done my best with it.  Apologies for the substandard audio in part of this episode.  It shouldn't spoil your enjoyment though. If you're in the north-west of England and would like to know more about Deb's Double Ds Dance Classes, drop Debs a line at debtt24@hotmail .co.uk  😁   TIMESTAMP:    1.00 Our Sponsor Organic Secrets UK Ltd www.organicsecrets.co.uk  1.45 Episode intro  2.35   In conversation with the inspirational Debs Thomas.  Is a career change in the air at the age of 50? Apart from being a dance teacher, full-time cabin crew, the Coronavirus restrictions have given her the opportunity to experience and  fall in love with a lifelong ambition.    18.55 The Directory of a Dream Life 50+ Selection Box Competition! How to enter.    If you'd like to think about making big or small changes, check out Episode 25  My Best Life:   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-25-my-best-life/id1478547698?i=1000456968101    ***  As well as this weekly podcast, DIRECTORY OF A DREAM LIFE 50+ is also a physical journal, a podcast and a workshop too!   Directory of a Dream Life 50+ MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL -is now available on Kindle as an alternative to the established hardback copy.   TRY BEFORE YOU BUY (Well almost!) For UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MY-BEST-LIFE-JOURNAL-Directory-ebook/dp/B0871N6R52     For USA  https://www.amazon.com/MY-BEST-LIFE-JOURNAL-Directory-ebook/dp/B0871N6R52          All hardback journal orders will qualify for the FREE bonus of 8 meditation tracks, SHADES OF KEFALONIA.  These tracks were created by the author and soul coach Jennifer Lynch.  She can be contacted via her website www.angelwisdom.co.uk     PODCAST EPISODES: www.directoryofadreamlife.com    FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gurgleit     INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/dream_life_50plus

  4. 07/11/2020

    Who Needs CBD?🌿

    🌿This week's all about CBD 🌿- which of course is the principal product of our sponsor Organic Secrets UK Ltd.  I'll be talking about why people take it, what CBD is and hopefully busting some of the myths and confusion that surrounds this amazing natural product.  😁  TIMESTAMP:  2.20 Our sponsor, Organic Secrets UK Ltd www.organicsecrets.co.uk  2.55 New opportunities, new ways of thinking  4.14 Are we hypocrites?  5.10 Why do people take CBD.  8.55 Who is it for?  10.25 What is it and how does it work? 1 2.20 Frequently Asked Questions Answered – is it legal? Does it get you high? Is the industry regulated?  14.10 How much should I take? And how to work out the strength of CBD Oil  15.50 How do I choose a quality product? 17.30 Do your research!  Here's an independent  site: https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/cbd/article/cbd-what-you-need-to-know  18.15 Send your questions and join the mailing list to hear about our forthcoming big announcement  18.45 the DDL50+ Selection Box competition – how to enter!  ***  As well as this weekly podcast, DIRECTORY OF A DREAM LIFE 50+ is also a physical journal, a podcast and a workshop too!   Directory of a Dream Life 50+ MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL -is now available on Kindle as an alternative to the established hardback copy.   TRY BEFORE YOU BUY (Well almost!) For UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MY-BEST-LIFE-JOURNAL-Directory-ebook/dp/B0871N6R52   For USA  https://www.amazon.com/MY-BEST-LIFE-JOURNAL-Directory-ebook/dp/B0871N6R52        All hardback journal orders will qualify for the FREE bonus of 8 meditation tracks, SHADES OF KEFALONIA.  These tracks were created by the author and soul coach Jennifer Lynch.  She can be contacted via her website www.angelwisdom.co.uk   PODCAST EPISODES: www.directoryofadreamlife.com   FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gurgleit   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/dream_life_50plus

  5. 07/04/2020

    It's Your Choice😁

    Everything is a choice - from deciding what to wear in the morning, to moving to live halfway around the world.  And there are always 3 possible outcomes.  Make things better, make things worse or leve them the same. Doing nothing is a choice too! Life choices determine how we behave, to what we think and how we live. 😁 TIMESTAMP: 1.20 Our Sponsor - www.organicsecrets.co.uk  2.15; Why bother changing at our age! (There's a little bit of echo on the audio in this section - sorry!)  4.40 Read the full Daily Telegraph article here: http://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-daily-telegraph/20200627/282527250703329   6.20 Big Choices, little choices and mindset.  How to make choices.  Are we too old to change?  9.20 Simple exercise for change - Episode 25 My Best Life:   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-25-my-best-life/id1478547698?i=1000456968101 10.00 MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL Friends & Family discount: www.gurgleit.com/journalearlybird   12.20  Tell us what you think about Meditation .....  Comment on Youtube.  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-vj5P5xYl12JJiyqmCAT5g 12.46 A Monk's Guide To Happiness on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Monks-Guide-Happiness-Meditation-century/dp/1473696674/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1D1JVXXWJQQLM&dchild=1&keywords=a+monk%27s+guide+to+happiness+meditation+in+the+21st+century&qid=1593785377&sprefix=a+monk%27s+guide%2Caps%2C248&sr= 8-1 15.20  Stuff happens.  Listen to Episode 17 of this podcast with Roger Cheetham.https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-17-that-one-moment-when-your-life-changes-for-ever/id1478547698?i=1000450587369  16.20 How to enter the Selection Box Competition.    ***  As well as this weekly podcast, DIRECTORY OF A DREAM LIFE 50+ is also a physical journal, a podcast and a workshop too! Directory of a Dream Life 50+ MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL -is now available on Kindle as an alternative to the established hardback copy. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY (Well almost!) For UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MY-BEST-LIFE-JOURNAL-Directory-ebook/dp/B0871N6R52 For USA  https://www.amazon.com/MY-BEST-LIFE-JOURNAL-Directory-ebook/dp/B0871N6R52      All hardback journal orders will qualify for the FREE bonus of 8 meditation tracks, SHADES OF KEFALONIA.  These tracks were created by the author and soul coach Jennifer Lynch.  She can be contacted via her website www.angelwisdom.co.uk   PODCAST EPISODES: www.directoryofadreamlife.com  FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gurgleit     INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/dream_life_50plus

  6. 06/27/2020

    Choices - a conversation with Athina Crilley

    Growing up in the 60s and 70s offered us just a few choices when we left school.  We often went down career paths advised by careers officers who scarcely knew us, or toed the line and did what was expected of us.  As we're the last living generation to have grown up with limited available choice, I wondered how that compares to growing up in a world where anything is possible - as it is today.  In this episode I chat with Athina Crilley - a 24 year old nutrition and fitness coach who is making her own way in life, on her own terms and along the way, she's creating a very successful social media presence (which we'll discuss  in a later episode).   Here's how you can contact her Athina's contact details:  Finding my Fit Podcast: https://anchor.fm/findingmyfit.    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athinacrilley   Website: https://www.athinacrilley.com    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiz8MPIW5YZtb-1UPwE4oBg  TIMESTAMP  1.07 Our SPONSOR www.organicsecrets.co.uk  1.40 Intro to CHOICES!  6.40 Interview with Athina Crilley  23.40 For more about choices - listen to Episode 25 - MY BEST LIFE https://anchor.fm/ddl50/episodes/Episode-25-MY-BEST-LIFE-e8j9sn  22.16 Selection Box Comp  ***  As well as this weekly podcast, DIRECTORY OF A DREAM LIFE 50+ is also a physical journal, a podcast and a workshop too!       Directory of a Dream Life 50+ MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL -is now available on Kindle as an alternative to the established hardback copy.      TRY BEFORE YOU BUY (Well almost!)    For UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MY-BEST-LIFE-JOURNAL-Directory-ebook/dp/B0871N6R52 For USA  https://www.amazon.com/MY-BEST-LIFE-JOURNAL-Directory-ebook/dp/B0871N6R52         TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE DIRECTORY OF A DREAM LIFE 50+ MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL HARDBACK EDITION SPECIAL OFFER PRICE & SAVE £10!        Go to our family & friends ink -  www.gurgleit.com/journalearlybird   All hardback journal orders will qualify for the FREE bonus of 8 meditation tracks, SHADES OF KEFALONIA.  These tracks were created by the author and soul coach Jennifer Lynch.  She can be contacted via her website www.angelwisdom.co.uk   PODCAST EPISODES: www.directoryofadreamlife.com    FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gurgleit      INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/dream_life_50plus       WEBSITE: www.gurgleit.com

  7. 06/20/2020

    Breaking Bad Habits

    B is for Breaking Bad Habits. It's a slightly shorter episode this week and I'm celebrating 3 years alcohol free!   Finding that I was able to kick that long-standing habit is what started me off on my journey to making my life better in many ways.  Not just through being sober, but by knowing that change IS POSSIBLE at any age!  Whatever you'd like to change in your life, breaking a bad habit or changing a situation doesn't have to be a difficult journey, full of self-sacrifice.   It's just about changing the way you think.  TIMESTAMP   1.10 Our sponsor - https:www.organicsecrets.co.uk  1.45 Welcome   2.30 How to enter the Selection Box competition  4.00 Caroline James' new book & her message to DDL50+ listeners!  5.30 Breaking Bad Habits  7.20 The secret to success  10.25 What is a bad habit?  12.40 Why bother changing?  14.00 A different way of thinking  16.10 How to make progress  Here are the links I mention:  MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL - Kindle edition,  UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/MY-BEST-LIFE-JOURNAL-Directory-ebook/dp/B0871N6R52 MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL  - Kindle edition, USA: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0871N6R52  MY BEST LIFE JOURNAL GLOSSY, HARDBACK EDITION  - FRIENDS & FAMILY DISCOUNT : https://bit.ly/MBJfriendsandfamilydiscount    All hardback journal orders will qualify for the FREE bonus of 8 meditation tracks, SHADES OF KEFALONIA.  These tracks were created by the author and soul coach Jennifer Lynch.  She can be contacted via her website www.angelwisdom.co.uk Caroline James was my guest in Episode 24 of the Directory of a Dream Life 50+ Podcast.  Catch it here :  https://anchor.fm/ddl50/episodes/EpisodA different way ofe-24-Who-Is-Bertie-Bear-e8206a   and here's the Amazon link to her new book Hattie Goes To Hollywood: https://www.amazon.com/Hattie-Goes-Hollywood-shenanigans-intrigue-ebook/dp/B083V16G5D (of course, if you leave a comment or review on this podcast on Apple Podcasts or on YouTube, you could win a copy!  Listen in for more detail)  If you'd like to break an alcohol habit, as I did, have a look here:  https://bit.ly/breakingadrinkhabit  ***  As well as this weekly podcast, DIRECTORY OF A DREAM LIFE 50+ is also a physical journal, a podcast and a workshop too!        PODCAST EPISODES: directoryofadreamlife.com   FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gurgleit     INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/dream_life_50plus      WEBSITE: www.gurgleit.com

  8. 06/13/2020

    The Arts - Take 2

    Meet Indie Film Producer Taraq Qureshi!  We chatted for well over an hour, so here are the highlights!  As well as the story of how he met his lovely wife,  Taraq was very honest and upfront about sharing his dark past . with us ....   I also found out how indie films came about; what the post-covid future might be for the film industry as well as how Taraq is great proof that we shouldn't be defined by our past.   Here's a link to Taraq's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGrb32l8_2LaTArRQeRudw  Catch Strictly Salsa - The Beginning on Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strictly-Salsa-Beginning-Liliya-AleksanWdrova/dp/B07XH5Y3KM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=strictly+salsa&qid=1591817957&sr=8-1  Unfortunately the sound quality on Zoom wasn't great, but it's certainly good enough for you to enjoy the conversation.  EPISODE TIMESTAMP: 1.25 Our sponsor Organic Secrets UK Ltd www.organicsecrets.co.uk  2.00 What's on today  3.30 Selection Box Prize Draw -how to enter  5.08 Introduction to Taraq  5.48 An interview with Taraq Qureshi  8.30 How Indie films came about  11.40 How Taraq met his wife  17.30 The film industry post -Covid  21.52 Strictly Salsa - The Beginning & JJ Filmworks  28.00 Why it's important to learn from your mistakes at any age.  33.00 Taraq's dark secret!  34.50 Who won Stephen William's Bin Day & Other Poems for Dad's book in time for Father's Day?  Listening to find out if it was you and how to claim your prize!  I'd love you to catch up on previous podcast episodes too. And don't forget to subscribe, share with your 50+ friends and family, and of course please leave a little review! I'm even openly bribing you to do this ... find out more by listening to episode 53!  You can listen to Directory of a Dream Life 50+ on various platforms including Spotify, Google and Apple Podcasts.  Type Directory of a Dream Life 50plus into your browser for available podcast platforms, or go straight to directoryofadreamlife.com⠀  You can listen to selected episodes on YouTube too! https://www.youtube.com/c…/UC-vj5P5xYl12JJiyqmCAT5g⠀⠀ DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW (DING THE YOUTUBE BELL IF YOU LISTEN ON THERE!)

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Are you over 50? Never mind 'mid-life' and 'old-age' - we could be on this earth for another 30 or 40 years, so let’s plan to make the rest of our life, the best of our life! 😃 Sometimes it's just me, but most weeks I'll invite guests to chat about managing change; mindset; appearance; relationships; work; career; technology; retirement; grandchildren. Join us! Don't forget to like, share and review - it's really appreciated and helps spread the word about my podcast. You can also reach me at marchia@gurgleit.com

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