The Change
The Change
Laura Jackel and Cathy O'Brien
Summer Series Episode 4: Empowerment in Midlife: Women Rising
38 minutes Posted Jan 31, 2025 at 9:45 am.
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In our last episode for the Summer Series we discuss the significance of Australia Day, reflecting on its implications for Indigenous communities and the discomfort surrounding the holiday. 

We celebrate the Australian of the Year Awards, highlighting individuals who have made significant contributions to society. 

Laura shares a fabulous Guardian article with an extract from Naomi Watt’s book “Dare I Say It”. We explore our thoughts on the drive for personal growth and ambition balanced with retirement aspirations. 

We round out our Summer Series discussing Cath’s personal reflection on my mental health journey, highlighting the importance of support and awareness, significant cultural events of 2015, and the evolution of music and media. 

Mentions: 

Australian of the Year 2025

The Guardian: Naomi Watts on movies, midlife and menopause: ‘You are hot, and then you are not’

Liz Gumbiner: We can’t get overwhelmed

Triple J Hottest 100 1989 

Hosts:

Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/

Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/

Audio Producer: 

Marissa Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/marissarobertsofficial/

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