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Debbie McCulloch Debbie Mcculloch

Debbie believes that growing older is an incredible gift that needs to be embraced and appreciated. She grew up on a farm in rural Saskatchewan, Canada and the value of Family, friends, community and supporting one another were tightly entwined into the embodiment of who she became as an adult. She practiced as a community pharmacist for 40 years, retiring in 2018 and raised 3 children. She loved assisting people of all ages with their healthcare needs as well as building strong Relationships with each of her patients. After losing many family members far too early, Debbie became profoundly aware that tomorrow is not guaranteed for any of us and that each day is to be cherished. These losses included the horrific murder of her sister who died at the age of 24. After becoming a Widow, Debbie became even more passionate about spreading the word that living past age 50 is a privilege and a gift and som Debbie launched her podcast Older and Bolder. Debbie interviews women who are fearless, fabulous and fifty plus. They share stories of resilience, pursuing passion, finding purpose and making a difference for others. This has been a fitting pursuit. Debbie has loved the project and it has inspired countless listeners from around the world.

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Season 4 Ep 1: Mo Anderson, A Life Worth Living. A Legacy Worth Leaving &Raquo; Avatars Ijzvqdi7Ywjwh6Ca 22Kbzg Original
Season 4 Ep 1: Mo Anderson, A Life Worth Living. A Legacy Worth Leaving

Kicking off Season 4 of Older and Bolder, Debbie McCulloch sits down with powerhouse businesswoman, speaker, and author Mo Anderson—whose message is clear: we are here to give, care, and share. In …

Kicking off Season 4…

Kicking off Season 4 of Older and Bolder, Debbie McCulloch sits down with powerhouse businesswoman, speaker, and author Mo Anderson—whose message is clear: we are here to give, care, and share. In this memorable episode, Mo shares her journey from school music teacher to becoming the first CEO and co-owner of Keller Williams Realty International, now the largest Real Estate Franchise company in the world. Her rise as a fifty-something woman in business is nothing short of remarkable. Mo talks candidly about the values that drive her—unshakeable standards, strong character, and a moral co…

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Season 3 Ep 31: Nancy Oliver-Mackenzie, Historian &Amp; Social Justice Advocate &Raquo; Avatars Ijzvqdi7Ywjwh6Ca 22Kbzg Original
Season 3 Ep 31: Nancy Oliver-Mackenzie, Historian & Social Justice Advocate

In this powerful and reflective episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch is joined by the remarkable Nancy Oliver-Mackenzie, a lifelong educator, historian, and passionate advocate for social j…

In this powerful and…

In this powerful and reflective episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch is joined by the remarkable Nancy Oliver-Mackenzie, a lifelong educator, historian, and passionate advocate for social justice. At 83 years old, Nancy continues to break barriers and share stories that matter. She discusses her deep family roots, tracing her lineage back to slavery in the United States, and how that Legacy inspired her to research and preserve Black history in Montreal. Her work culminated in a compelling historical exhibit and earned her recognition across Canada—including her recent honour as …

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Season 3 Ep 29: Rachel Schneider, Putting The &Quot;I&Quot; Back In Spirit &Raquo; Avatars Ijzvqdi7Ywjwh6Ca 22Kbzg Original
Season 3 Ep 29: Rachel Schneider, Putting the "I" Back in Spirit

In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch welcomes Rachel Schneider, a woman who has turned immense Grief into inspiring Growth. As the Chief Inspiration Offic…

In this powerful and…

In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch welcomes Rachel Schneider, a woman who has turned immense grief into inspiring growth. As the Chief Inspiration Officer at Spirited Prosperity, Rachel shares her raw and emotional journey of losing her husband to ALS before the age of fifty, and the heavy responsibility of guiding her two young sons through the loss of their beloved father. With heartfelt honesty, Rachel opens up about her eldest son’s struggle with addiction and her desperate efforts to support him through recovery. What follows is a remarka…

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Season 3 Ep 28: Jennifer Kaufman, When Grandchildren Are Awesome And Autistic &Raquo; Avatars Ijzvqdi7Ywjwh6Ca 22Kbzg Original
Season 3 Ep 28: Jennifer Kaufman, When Grandchildren are Awesome and Autistic

In this thoughtful and enlightening episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch sits down with Jennifer Kaufman—educator, principal, author, and proud grandmother—to discuss the unique and mea…

In this thoughtful a…

In this thoughtful and enlightening episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch sits down with Jennifer Kaufman—educator, principal, author, and proud grandmother—to discuss the unique and meaningful experience of Grandparenting a child on the autism spectrum. Drawing on her decades of professional experience in special Education, Jennifer shares how her personal connection to autism deepened when her grandson was diagnosed. With warmth and insight, she explores the joys, challenges, and profound rewards of building a bond with her autistic grandson—and how grandparents can play a p…

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Season 3 Ep 27: Madelon Smid, Fabulous, Fit, Fiction Writer &Raquo; Avatars Ijzvqdi7Ywjwh6Ca 22Kbzg Original
Season 3 Ep 27: Madelon Smid, Fabulous, Fit, Fiction Writer

In this fearless and inspiring episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch welcomes Madelon Smid—an unstoppable force of energy, creativity, and resilience. A bestselling author, outdoor adventu…

In this fearless and…

In this fearless and inspiring episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch welcomes Madelon Smid—an unstoppable force of energy, creativity, and resilience. A bestselling author, outdoor adventurer, and mentor, Madelon shares how living with Crohn’s disease, including life-threatening hospital stays, gave her the strength to face every challenge with courage and joy. Madelon discusses her passion for writing, revealing the process behind her dozens of romance and suspense novels, including favourites like the Daring Heights series and the Sisters in Peril trilogy. She shares how her w…

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Season 3 Ep 26: Cat Corchado, Vivacious Veteran, Pilates Powerhouse &Raquo; Avatars Ijzvqdi7Ywjwh6Ca 22Kbzg Original
Season 3 Ep 26: Cat Corchado, Vivacious Veteran, Pilates Powerhouse

In this energizing episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch welcomes the vivacious and inspiring Cat Corchado—Air Force veteran, podcast host, and founder of the Small Space Pilates Community…

In this energizing e…

In this energizing episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch welcomes the vivacious and inspiring Cat Corchado—Air Force veteran, podcast host, and founder of the Small Space Pilates Community. Cat is a true powerhouse whose mission is to help others rediscover their “fabulosity” through movement, strength, and connection. Cat shares her powerful journey as a single mother balancing military service and Motherhood, and how her transition to civilian life opened the door to new beginnings. Her podcast Sisters in Service shines a spotlight on women veterans, sharing their stories an…

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Season 3 Ep 25: Dianne Mcconnell, Grace, Gifts, And Special Challenges &Raquo; Avatars Ijzvqdi7Ywjwh6Ca 22Kbzg Original
Season 3 Ep 25: Dianne McConnell, Grace, Gifts, and Special Challenges

In this profoundly moving episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch speaks with Dianne McConnell, a mother whose journey through heartbreak, advocacy, and unconditional Love will stay with you l…

In this profoundly m…

In this profoundly moving episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch speaks with Dianne McConnell, a mother whose journey through heartbreak, advocacy, and unconditional love will stay with you long after the conversation ends. Dianne recounts the incredible story of raising her two sons, Ben and Erik, who were born with a rare genetic condition that brought with it immense medical and physical challenges, including blindness. Through countless hospital stays, surgeries, and emergency situations, Dianne made it her mission to not only care for her children but to become a voice for other…

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Season 3 Ep 19: Lisa Quinto, Helping Mothers Of Addicts &Raquo; Avatars Ijzvqdi7Ywjwh6Ca 22Kbzg Original
Season 3 Ep 19: Lisa Quinto, Helping Mothers Of Addicts

In this deeply moving episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch welcomes Lisa Quinto, a woman whose personal journey through her daughter’s 15-year struggle with drug addiction led her to a pr…

In this deeply movin…

In this deeply moving episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch welcomes Lisa Quinto, a woman whose personal journey through her daughter’s 15-year struggle with drug addiction led her to a profound calling. Lisa now helps other mothers navigate the pain and uncertainty of addiction through her unique Coaching practice, incorporating the power and sensitivity of horses to offer healing and support. Lisa’s path has been filled with hardship—she has overcome a learning disability, endured severe bullying, and even survived as a homeless mother with an infant. Yet through resilience …

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Season 3 Ep 18: Pamela Rand, Funny, Feisty Octogenarian &Raquo; Avatars Ijzvqdi7Ywjwh6Ca 22Kbzg Original
Season 3 Ep 18: Pamela Rand, Funny, Feisty Octogenarian

In this lively and uplifting episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch chats with 81-year-old Pamela Rand, a woman who is proving that life in your eighties can be full of laughter, energy, and …

In this lively and u…

In this lively and uplifting episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch chats with 81-year-old Pamela Rand, a woman who is proving that life in your eighties can be full of laughter, energy, and creativity. As the producer, director, and star of viral comedy sketches on social media, Pamela hilariously highlights the absurd and entertaining realities of Aging with a fresh and feisty perspective. Pamela shares the secrets behind her boundless energy and enthusiasm, from her daily routines of laughter, Meditation, Pilates, and Qigong to the joys of motherhood later in life—having her fir…

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Season 3 Ep 17: Nancy Perpall, Divorce Lawyer Turned Author &Raquo; Avatars Ijzvqdi7Ywjwh6Ca 22Kbzg Original
Season 3 Ep 17: Nancy Perpall, Divorce Lawyer Turned Author

In this insightful episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch sits down with Nancy Perpall, a seasoned Divorce attorney who has transitioned her career from legally ending marriages to helping co…

In this insightful e…

In this insightful episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch sits down with Nancy Perpall, a seasoned divorce attorney who has transitioned her career from legally ending marriages to helping couples preserve and strengthen their relationships. With decades of experience, Nancy is on a mission to ensure that relationships stay intact, and she’s sharing her journey with us. Nancy is the author of The Malnourished Marriage – 5 Essential Emotional Nutrients for a Healthy Relationship, set to release next month. She’s also written Around Which All Things Bend, a fictional novel that e…

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Season 3 Ep 16: Sharon Paskoff, Humour, Hope &Amp; Healing &Raquo; Avatars Ijzvqdi7Ywjwh6Ca 22Kbzg Original
Season 3 Ep 16: Sharon Paskoff, Humour, Hope & Healing

In this episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch speaks with Sharon Paskoff, the author of The Adjustable Lives of Women, a powerful blend of real-life experiences and fictional storytelling. S…

In this episode of O…

In this episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch speaks with Sharon Paskoff, the author of The Adjustable Lives of Women, a powerful blend of real-life experiences and fictional storytelling. Sharon’s book delves into profound topics such as PTSD, addiction, grief from the loss of a child, and the emotional challenges and rewards of Caregiving for an aging parent. Her storytelling is as heartfelt as it is humorous, offering listeners a fresh perspective on resilience and life’s trials. Sharon reflects on the interviews she conducted with women who have overcome immense challenges, …

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Season 3 Ep 15: Christina Trotter, Globetrotting Gal &Raquo; Avatars Ijzvqdi7Ywjwh6Ca 22Kbzg Original
Season 3 Ep 15: Christina Trotter, Globetrotting Gal

In this episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch chats with Christina Trotter, an avid traveller who has explored 48 countries across six continents. Christina shares incredible stories from ba…

In this episode of O…

In this episode of Older & Bolder, Debbie McCulloch chats with Christina Trotter, an avid traveller who has explored 48 countries across six continents. Christina shares incredible stories from backpacking through Europe, uncovering history in Peru and Chile, witnessing wildlife in the Galapagos Islands, and going on safaris in Africa. Along the way, she’s gained invaluable life lessons and unforgettable experiences. Christina’s love for Travel led her to create a blog documenting her adventures and insights. Combining her expertise in travel, her airline industry career, and entrepre…

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