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 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. Support the show

  2. 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/ Support the show

  3. 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/ Support the show

  4. 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/ Support the show

  5. 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/ Support the show

  6. 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/ Support the show

  7. Jun 20

    After 60? Cancer, Pain, and the Fragility Nobody Talk About

    I woke up one morning in terrible pain, leading to disc bulge exercises to manage it.  This experience, alongside a friend's cancer experiences, and another's daughter being suicidal, makes me deeply aware of life struggles after 60.  These events highlight the importance of mental health awareness for older adults, as any day can bring significant change, a reality that shapes my perspective. 🌷 GET HONEST TALK ABOUT AGEING IN YOUR INBOX  👉 https://www.penelopelane.com.au/subscribe-ageing-honestly 🌐 Visit My Website - https://www.penelopelane.com.au/ Support the show

  8. May 29

    38 Years of Being Needed, Now What? Finding Yourself After Empty Nest

    After a recent phone call with my son, I found myself reflecting on the sense of "motherhood and identity" and the experience of "losing yourself in motherhood."   This feeling of "identity shift" is common when "life changes" and our children no longer need us in the same way.  It left me with a sense of "feeling lost in life", a sentiment many women share. Your identity didn't disappear. It's just been underneath all that doing. 🌷 GET HONEST TALK ABOUT AGEING IN YOUR INBOX  👉 https://www.penelopelane.com.au/subscribe-ageing-honestly 🌐 Visit My Website - https://www.penelopelane.com.au/ 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
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ageing Honestly
  • Show Website
    Ageing Honestly

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