In late 2021, Jen and Alice went to a women’s surf film festival and noticed there were no films about older women. So they set out to make that film. In this episode they talk about how Taking Off: Tales of Older Women Who Surf was born and why it’s about more than surfing.

Crossing the threshold of 50 can be a time to commit to great health and fitness (physical, mental and emotional). In this episode, Jen and Alice chat about some of the many ways we can move our bodies for great health.

Are you always on the go? Do you give yourself time to stop? In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about the importance of just stopping.

Are you always on the go? Do you give yourself time to stop? In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about the importance of just stopping.

Your body gets to a point where the adrenals are so tired from life that flogging yourselves depletes you more. In this episode, we talk about why and how specific mindful movements help to recharge the adrenal glands.

Your body gets to a point where the adrenals are so tired from life that flogging yourselves depletes you more. In this episode, we talk about why and how specific mindful movements help to recharge the adrenal glands.

Your body gets to a point where the adrenals are so tired from life that flogging yourselves depletes you more. In this episode, we talk about why and how specific mindful movements help to recharge the adrenal glands.

Your body gets to a point where the adrenals are so tired from life that flogging yourselves depletes you more. In this episode, we talk about why and how specific mindful movements help to recharge the adrenal glands.

Your body gets to a point where the adrenals are so tired from life that flogging yourselves depletes you more. In this episode, we talk about why and how specific mindful movements help to recharge the adrenal glands.

In this Smart Sassy Seniors podcast, Jen and Alice chat about some of the myths about sleep as we age; some of the facts about the importance of sleep for all ages; and some of the practices that help us nourish great sleep in our lives.

Are you feeling tied up in knots trying to be perfect? In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about the pitfalls of perfectionism and how to unknot yourself from this type of life.

It’s that time of year, where for some family gatherings can feel intense and emotionally draining. In this episode, Jen and Alice share some simple strategies from a place of prevention to help you stay grounded and deal with those ‘moments’.

Do you know your neighbours’ names? What about the people in your street? Neighbourly connections create resilience and kindness locally – the best way to start could be to invite your neighbours to a street party. In this episode, Jen and Alice dare you to do it.

Jen and Alice walk 10 steps out of their front door to pick leafy greens and yummy fresh food from their garden each day. They don’t grow grass, they grow food! Listen in to see how they do this.

Did you know that taking calcium tablets alone won’t make strong bones? You also have to eat calcium-rich foods and move your body! In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about how to move your body for maximum health benefits.

Don’t let chronological age trick you into acting old. It’s super important to stay actively engaged with life and a diversity of people and activities to keep your body, mind and soul vibrant. In this episode, Jen and Alice discuss different ways to stage engaged as your age.

In this episode of Smart Sassy Seniors, Jen and Alice open a conversation about the stereotypes and perceptions society often have about how older women should dress, look and even how they should wear their hair. We’d love women to show up with vitality, vigour, passion and dressing any damn way that pleases them.

In this episode of Smart Sassy Seniors, Jen and Alice open a conversation about the stereotypes and perceptions society often have about how older women should dress, look and even how they should wear their hair. We’d love women to show up with vitality, vigour, passion and dressing any damn way that pleases them.

In this episode of Smart Sassy Seniors, Jen and Alice open a conversation about the stereotypes and perceptions society often have about how older women should dress, look and even how they should wear their hair. We’d love women to show up with vitality, vigour, passion and dressing any damn way that pleases them.

In this week’s Smart Sassy Seniors podcast Jen and Alice speak with David T S Wood, a 61 year old rebel, troublemaker and all-round vibrant human being. He’s also a renowned Mindset Trainer who has worked with a million people around the world to inspire them to transform the way they live their lives.

In this episode, Jen and Alice reveal the missing piece of the nutrition puzzle that even the textbook fitness and whole foodies can miss.

In this episode, Jen and Alice talk about the wonders of exercise and movement for our minds, brains and bodies.

In 1978 the first Gay Mardi Gras happened so I came out very early on in the times when the gay community chose visibility. In episode 2, Jen and Alice discuss sexuality and coming out as gay.

Jen and Alice talk about the Perpetual Stress Loop and how fixing sleep problems is the key to revitalising energy.

Welcome to Smart & Sassy Seniors with your hosts Jennifer Jefferies and Alice MacKinnon. Tune into Episode 1 to learn what the Smart & Sassy Seniors Podcast is all about.