Thrashing Around

Smash & Grab

Heavy Hitter

Depth Charge

A CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85.

This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders. 

Ep. 4: Christina Covington. 

Long-time local, dancing devi, businesswoman and Ayurvedic alchemist.

Known for her presence on the Byron Shire dance floors for over 25 years and as the creative force behind the inaugural We Dance Festival in late 2024.

Christina was Founder & previous Owner/Director of Hari Har Chai and winner of the 2017 APAC awards for her innovative approach to business.

She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Flinders University, Adelaide, before studying Ayurveda while living in India.

Having reached the 'other side' of Menopause, Christina shares positive perspectives from an Ayurvedic as well as personal viewpoint.

Traditional storytelling at its best with wisdom and knowledge shared through the age-old art of conversation.

This is a CBF grant funded project in collaboration with #BayFM Byron.

W.O.W. Ep. 4 - Christina Covington

A CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85.

This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders. 

Ep. 5: Sandy Leathem. 
Octogenarian, Founder of 'Movement Matters’, Feldenkrais Practitioner, Physiotherapist, Embodied Aging Consultant, Grandmother and inspiration behind this project.

Growing up as a kid in a Tasmanian National Park on the Freycinet Peninsular, informed within her a healthy childlike curiosity, playful creativity, and quirky ‘outta-the-box’ common-sense thinking. 

The osmotic ripples from this nature-based upbringing have permeated throughout her life, yet it’s only now that Sandy feels able to find the language that best describes the experience and its ongoing effects.

Her own professional career began in 1964 when she founded as a sole trader her online business 'Movement Matters’ and since then she has worked continuously both internationally and nationally in many diverse settings, cultures and countries. 

Sandy brings a rich synthesis of evidence-based science and lived experiences into the programs she teaches, bringing to her work a wealth of over 50yrs experience in the field of intervention prevention healthy aging and longevity. She is passionate about engaging the body’s innate ability to heal and restore optimal functioning regardless of age.

In her late 70’s Sandy was given a clinical diagnosis that in Sandy’s words was a ‘profound relief’.  We’ll hear more about neural diversity and the effect it’s had on Sandy and those closest to her as the interview unfolds.

Traditional storytelling at its best with wisdom and knowledge shared through the age-old art of conversation.

This is a CBF Grant Funded Project in collaboration with #BayFM Byron.

W.O.W. Ep. 5 - Sandy Leathem

A CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85.

This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders. 


Ep,.3: Nancy Falcone.
Nancy Jo to her listeners, is a proud founding member of BAYFM community radio and has been involved in the Community broadcasting sector for over 30 years.

She worked for 12 years as a volunteer in the early days of BAYFM presenting different programs, serving all executive committee positions, fundraising, and sponsorship to name a few.

Over the years she has also worked as a station manager in the First Nations sector in WA, an administrator for the National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters Council in Melbourne and a Radio Broadcast trainer for the Community Media Training organisation.

Having come full circle, she’s very happy to be back as part of the Multicultural Nation radio program team. You will hear her every 5th Tuesday of the month focusing on stories from migrant workers with their music and cultural aspects of living in Australia contributing to our truly Multicultural Nation.

Traditional storytelling at its best with wisdom and knowledge shared through the age-old art of conversation.

This is a CBF grant funded project in collaboration with #BayFM Byron.

W.O.W. Ep.3 - NancyJo Falcone

A CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85.

This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders. 

Ep. 2: One of Australia’s most respected astrology columnists, writer for Women's Weekly, published poet, model, survivor, teacher to Hawaiian Hula Troupe: Mana Aloha and ongoing astrology columnist for the Echo newspaper Lilith Rocha. 

Nothing fills her heart like the islands of Hawaii and the principles of aloha but Lilith also shares traumatic events that shaped her life and reshaped her beautiful face. 

Lilith also talks openly about the planning of her own funeral party after being told by 'the voice' she would die at 82, her current age.

This interview is weaved with audio from her Vagina Conversations performance, live on stage at the Byron Theatre, to which she received a standing ovation.

Traditional storytelling at its best with wisdom and knowledge shared through the age-old art of conversation.

This is a CBF grant funded project in collaboration with #BayFM Byron.

W.O.W. Ep.2 - Lilith Rocha

A CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85.

This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders. 

Ep. 6: Maha Laxmi Grace aka Cosmic Grandma.
Birthing doula, activist, astrologer, public speaker and community Elder.

While still at school this budding cosmic astrologer was chosen as Australian ambassador for the United Nations and travelled to the US during 'The Summer of Love'.

Some would say Maha is homeless, although I'm sure she will tell you the world is her home.

We meet spontaneously between the ocean and the bush, the sound of cicadas vibrating loudly in the background and without any preparation to record this extraordinary story.

Traditional storytelling at its best with wisdom and knowledge shared through the age-old art of conversation.

This is a CBF Grant Funded Project in collaboration with #BayFM Byron.

W.O.W. Ep. 6 - Maha Laxmi Grace aka Cosmic Grandma

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