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2nd Dec 2024

Lucy & Lisette’s Lifelong Friendship & Inspiring Life Stories!

Lucy McCarraher and Lisette Schuitemaker are both successful authors at 70 who have continued to thrive in their careers. In this episode, they discuss their shared journey of milestones in aging and how they are redefining retirement. They also reflect on their rich lifelong bonds, the lessons they have learned from each other, and their personal journeys of wisdom at 70.

These inspiring women are leading women’s aging journeys, showing how it’s possible to remain vibrant, energetic, and motivated as you age. They’re also committed to celebrating 70 years and embracing the changes that come with getting older.

As they reflect on their lives, they share their contrasting differences in upbringing, with Lucy being English and Lisette being Dutch. Their friendship has been shaped by their unique perspectives on life, including their experiences with childless living stories and their decisions around family dynamics in later life. They also explore their post-war family stories and discuss how their individual experiences have shaped their personal and professional lives.

This episode dives deep into the concept of aging gracefully and living purposefully at 70. Lucy McCarraher and Lisette Schuitemaker share their stories of resilience, determination, and how they continue to thrive after 70. Their discussions on personal growth at 70, ambition in older age, and celebrating life’s milestones will leave you feeling inspired to embrace every stage of life with confidence and excitement.

Lucy McCarraher and Lisette Schuitemaker's conversation also touches on important topics such as friendship through the decades and the value of generational connections, showcasing how cross-cultural friendships can enrich our lives as we age. From their shared post-war university life to their reflections on their unique journeys, this podcast offers a heartfelt and empowering exploration of women in their 70s and the amazing things that can happen when you approach life with purpose.

Join Lucy McCarraher and Lisette Schuitemaker as they continue their journey of redefining 70 years, embracing aging without retirement, and celebrating the beauty of friendship and ambition in later life. Whether you’re looking for stories of inspirational aging conversations, personal transformation at 70, or simply an uplifting podcast for women, this episode has something for everyone!

Don’t forget to subscribe to The Year of Being 70 Podcast for more episodes that dive into the journeys of women redefining aging and living life to the fullest. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments – we’d love to hear how you are navigating your own personal reflections at 70.

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About the Podcast

The Year of Being 70
Two childhood friends who turned 70 in 2024 look back on their lives, their journey, and their busy lives at 70t
Lucy McCarraher and Lisette Schuitemaker are childhood friends. Born one month apart in 1954, they both hit 70 in 2024. In this podcast they take the long view of their experiences, the changes that have taken place through their 70 years of existence in their own lives, their families, their countries and the world. Lucy is British; Lisette is Dutch. Both are authors, eldest daughters and founders of businesses. Every week they check in on each other, recall their younger selves, discuss an important issue, and laugh a lot.
You'll love this podcast if you enjoy:
* Honest discussions between good friends
* Social history from the 1950s to present day
* Memories of growing up in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
* Living and working through the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s
* Hearing about families and relationships
* Entrepreneurship and business
* Writing and reading books
* A bit of politics from a personal point of view
* Women's issues and the changing face of feminism
* What it's like to be 70 in the 2020s

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Lisette Schuitemaker