Well done guest, Mary Sawatzky, & host, Debbie! This episode is so interesting, inspiring and unique.

Older and Bolder with Debbie McCulloch is a podcast that celebrates life as we age. Debbie interviews guest who are “fearless, fabulous and fifty-plus.” Each guests opens up about their struggles, their triumphs and their passions, while providing insight into strategies for living life with gusto into our fifties, sixties, seventies and beyond. Whether facing tragedies, disappointments, amazing achievements or giving freely of their time and talents for the better good, these guests speak openly about their feelings and experiences. Be inspired, motivated and certainly entertained with their stories.

 

About Debbie McCulloch

Debbie is someone who firmly believes that each day is a gift to be appreciated. Raised on a farm in rural Saskatchewan, she treasured her childhood. However, a series of untimely deaths in her immediate family, including the vicious murder of her adored 24-year-old sister, gave her a profound realization of the fragility of life itself. Now a widow, mother to three grown children, and grandmother to two young boys, Debbie enjoys her time in her small town of Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada. Retired from her 40-year career as a community pharmacist, Debbie pursues her passions of volunteering, enjoying the company of family and friends and sharing the stories of fabulous individuals in their older years on her podcast Older and Bolder. She spreads the word that life is to be lived fully and that it is never too late to chase your dreams or to find  strength to carry on when dealing with personal tragedy.

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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown, Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign
Music selections for this show: ES_First Glimpse of You - Victor Lundberg, ES_Hum with Me - Tape Machines, ES_Saddle Up - Francis Wells, ES_Ty Zh Mene Pidmanula - Traditional, ES_Wherever You're Going (Instrumental Version) - Cody Francis.

Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey

https://www.podpage.com/older-and-bolder/

Older & Bolder with Debbie McCulloch Season One

Get ready for the ultimate celebration of life over 50! 💪🎉 Join host Debbie McCulloch for #OlderAndBolder, the podcast for people who are fearless, fabulous, and 50-plus! 🎙️

Each Tuesday for 10 weeks, starting March 14th, 2023, you'll have the chance to meet some truly inspiring individuals who are making the most of their golden years. From incredible life stories to tips and tricks for living your best life, Debbie has got it all covered.

In this first episode, listen to Debbie share her personal journey and the importance of embracing life over 50. With family tragedies, including cancer, murder, and multiple sclerosis, she realized that life is a gift and is on a mission to celebrate those who inspire us and make a difference in the lives of others.

Join Debbie and discover the beauty of aging gracefully and boldly. 

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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign - OTE, Otto Niklasson Elmerås, Daniel Aldenmark
Music selections: ES_A Winter Solitude - Martin Klem

Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Art work: Christina Cherneskey

End voice-over by Brent T-Bone Blazieko: https://thesoundlounge.ca/ (Please check him out. He is one of the best audio engineers and V/O specialists I have ever had the pleasure of working with! {Christina Cherneskey})

Older & Bolder Ep 1: A little about me

Welcome to the second episode of Older and Bolder. My guest for this podcast is Shirley Salkeld.

Join us for an inspiring journey with Shirley, a writer of poetry and visual art who has discovered the power of creativity and positivity in the face of tragedy. 💬 In this episode, Shirley shares her story of hosting Yann Martel, author of Life of Pi, and the unexpected turn of events that took place. Listen as she opens up about life as a young widow, her growth in confidence, and the daily practices of gratitude and positivity that bring her great happiness. 💖 With intimate detail, Shirley proves that it's never too late to grow, learn, and love life to the fullest. 

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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown, Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign 
Music selections for this show: ES_Faded Photos - Ruiqi Zhao, ES_Sweet Thing - Lope, ES_Central Park Summers - Nickolas Jones, ES_I said Forever - Brightarm Orchestra

Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey

Older & Bolder Ep 2: Wonder of Words with Shirley Salkeld

Welcome to Episode 3 of Older and Bolder. Shelley Low is my guest.

After her husband receives a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 48, Shelley describes how this unexpected reality led them both on a new health and wellness journey. Connecting with the Parkinson’s Society, Shelley played a huge role in assisting her son to organize an incredible fundraiser called Lows in Motion, that would end up raising an unprecedented amount of money for this charity. Shelley opens up about the heartaches, the celebrations and the challenges that present itself as she supports her husband in his journey.

As a Juice Plus consultant and health advocate, Shelley finds joy in spreading her message of prioritizing health. With her passion for helping others in need, Shelley shares her experience as a volunteer with Ronald McDonald House. She continues to enrich the lives of those around her as she assists families experiencing the stress of having a child in a hospital far away from home. This episode will evoke both tears of sorrow and tears of joy as Shelley eloquently shares with us her struggles and her triumphs.

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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign
Music selections for this show: ES_Friends for Life - Indigo Days, ES_Over Again - Josef Falkenskold, ES_For Some Time - Daniel Gunnarsson, ES_Map Compass - Hara Noda

Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey

Older & Bolder Ep 3: Wake-up call with Shelley Low

This is Episode 4 of Older and Bolder and my guest is Lisa Chance

The Fasting Method coach, Lisa Chance, has a candid conversation about the struggles she faced while working as an ICU registered nurse. She was morbidly obese and dealing with multiple health issues that made simple tasks difficult.  Lisa shares her story of transformation, shedding 160 lbs and improving her health and her life in more ways than she could have ever imagined. Crediting her Fasting Method coaches and intermittent fasting in saving her life, Lisa opens up about how truly grateful and in awe she is of the active life she is now able to lead.

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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign
Music selection for this show: ES_Teardrop Window - Ecobel, ES_ 4 Malcolm - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist, ES_SEGLA - Jerry McHoy, ES_Dimman - Jakob Ahlbom.

Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey

Older & Bolder Ep 4: Shrink & Shine with Lisa Chance

What is it like to own the title of the fastest 80-year-old in the world? 

Find out as World Master Female Athlete for 2022, Carol Lafayette-Boyd talks about her training, competitions and challenges along the path to earning this designation. 

Carol also speaks about her volunteer work with the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum and how her keen interest in genealogy uncovered some interesting truths about her own family heritage. 

Hear how despite experiencing great loss, Carol’s faith has assisted her in moving forward with passion and purpose and inspires others along the way.  


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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign
Music selection for this show: ES_Your Gain - Swif7, ES_Infinite Rings - Lama House, ES_Quiet - Jakob Ahlbom, ES_Wherever You're Going (Instrumental Version) - Cody Francis

Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey

Older & Bolder Ep 5: Fast & Fearless with Carol Lafayette-Boyd

Earning the titles of both Zoomer and Grandma, Kathy brilliantly meshes both roles as she is creator and host of the popular podcast and radio show Go-To-Grandma that airs on the Zoomer Radio Network. Learn how her career as a humorous, parenting book author was the catalyst to transition into appealing to this older demographic. Kathy shares her process for writing books and how she is able to combine humour with serious subjects like parenting.  Hear an excerpt from her book, I Am So the Boss of You and learn about the parenting styles that Kathy embraces. She will also share some of her own tips and advice and how those of us with grandchildren can become Go-To-Grandmas ourselves!

Check out Kathy's podcast here: www.zoomerrdio.ca/programs/go-to-grandma

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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown, Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign
Music selections for this show: ES_Go Off - FLYIN, ES_Indie Garden - OTE, ES_Rare Love (Instrumental Version) - Cody Francis, ES_So Long Yesterday - Coma Svensson, ES_Why Not_ - Victor Lundberg.

Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey

Older & Bolder Ep 8: Grateful Grandma With Kathy Buckworth

You will want to drink in every word as you listen to this conversation with Mary Sawatzky. Mary is the owner, operator and along with her daughter Paige, the creative genius behind a unique venue called “The Barn”. Located on a piece of paradise on the prairie, this property has become the place where wellness journeys are launched, special occasions are celebrated, and precious memories are created.

Mary takes us through a day that started off very routine and turned into a tragedy, ultimately resulting in her 7-year-old son, Wade, being rushed to a hospital more than an hour and a half away. Hear how Mary describes the shock and emotional turmoil of watching her son lose his life only days later. Mary shares how the decision to donate her son’s organs at this time, not only helped those who received this life-saving gift, but also aided  in her own healing journey.

Mary speaks openly about the difficult months and years following. She discusses ways she dealt with her own grief and the challenge of observing her teenage daughter struggling to process “Survivor Syndrome.” Mary also takes us down the path of living with a loved one experiencing the dark days of addiction, as her husband used drugs and alcohol to numb the pain of his grief. Hear firsthand how Mary’s life was turned into a whirlwind of chaos and uncertainty as she was unable to help her husband break free from the hold of these addictive substances.

Be inspired as Mary recounts the days, shortly after becoming a widow in her fifties, when her daughter Paige moved back home and together they accomplished what most people would think was impossible. Renovating a 100-year-old barn into a space that hosts everything from weddings to Halloween mazes to extravagant Mother’s Day High Teas, Mary and Paige have created something truly remarkable! Hear how their vision, their supportive community and their ingenuity in figuring out ways to repurpose materials and items thrown away by others, all contributed to this accomplishment. 

Mary’s story will give us all hope that nothing is impossible if we believe in ourselves and never doubt the power of persistence!

https://www.thebarnherschel.ca/
https://ancientechoes.ca/


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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown, Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign
Music selections for this show: ES_First Glimpse of You - Victor Lundberg, ES_Hum with Me - Tape Machines, ES_Saddle Up - Francis Wells, ES_Ty Zh Mene Pidmanula - Traditional, ES_Wherever You're Going (Instrumental Version) - Cody Francis.

Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey

Older & Bolder Ep 16: Little Barn on the Prairie with Mary Sawatzky

In this profoundly touching episode of "Older & Bolder," we are honored to welcome Bernadine Boulet, a mother who faced an unimaginable tragedy with remarkable strength and compassion. Bernadine and her husband Toby experienced a parent's worst nightmare on a fateful journey to Nipawin, Saskatchewan. They were on their way to support their son Logan, a player for the Humboldt Broncos, when they encountered the aftermath of a catastrophic bus crash. This tragedy claimed 16 lives, injured 13 others, and left countless hearts broken.

In the midst of their profound grief, Bernadine and Toby made a decision that would forever change the course of many lives. They chose to donate Logan's organs, sparking a nationwide movement of hope and healing known as "The Logan Boulet Effect." This episode delves into the emotional journey of a mother's undying love for her son, the pain of loss, and the enduring impact of Logan's legacy.

We invite you to join us in a wave of emotion, as we explore this story of tragedy, grief, and the incredible power of giving. Discover how Logan's gift of life inspired Green Shirt Day, an initiative to promote organ donation and celebrate the gift of life. Bernadine's heartfelt narrative not only honors her son's memory but also emphasizes the importance of organ donation, a cause she passionately advocates for.

Tune in to "Older & Bolder" for a story that has touched a nation, a mother's journey through sorrow, and the triumph of a movement born from the ultimate act of love.

https://greenshirtday.ca/

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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown, Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign
Music selections for this show: ES_Other Landscape - Lalo Brickman, ES_Hopeful - Nebulae, ES_Just Waiting 4 You - Sum Wave, ES_Verdure - Headlund, ES_The Fisherman - Indigo Days

Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey

Older And Bolder Season 2 Episode 14: The Logan Boulet Effect with Bernadine Boulet

Judy Speaks to interior decorator Rochelle Bouchir about the bestseller 'The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up'- The KonMari Method of Decluttering.

Judy speaks to interior decorator Rochelle Bouchir

Listen as host Christina Cherneskey talks about her workshop, PODCAST BLAST! held in Saskatoon, SK. This starter course offers participants the basics of microphone techniques, basic audio editing and how to post a podcast on-line. Christina talks about the importance of podcasting and discusses how to start a podcast with the class.

Christina has led news teams from Saskatchewan to Toronto and back. Her expertise in podcasting comes from years of developing creative and compelling talk radio in Toronto and Saskatchewan.

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