Welcome to this week’s Sparks of Joy! It’s been a week filled with moments worth celebrating—milestones that made me pause and smile. From receiving unexpected recognition and personal achievements to marking my darling’s birthday and soaking in the magic of live theatre, each experience added its own sparkle and brings joy and gratitude to my heart. Awards Recently I was delighted to receive two emails about my blog and my podcast. Firstly, an email advising that the Women Living Well After 50 Podcast had been included at #5 in the Top 100 Midlife Blogs. A message via LinkedIn advising that Million Podcasts has included The Women Living Well After 50 Podcast at #9 in the Top 100 Midlife Women Podcasts! A Night at the Theatre – Finding unexpected Joy beyond Disappointment Last Friday evening I enjoyed a trip to the Play House Theatre at QPAC . We went to see The Dictionary of Lost Words which was a gift from my beautiful girl, Rachel. I’d loved the book and the play lived up to expectations. It was brilliant and also made more special because disappointment turned into enjoyment. The lead had taken ill so an understudy, Lizzie Hay was flown […]

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Sue Loncaric Sue Loncaric

Sue Loncaric, is the founder of Women Living Well After 50, dedicated to empowering women over 50 to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. At 50, she started running and at 55 she started running marathons, which led to becoming a group fitness instructor and personal trainer in her 60s.
Sue's passion is helping women embrace a healthy, active lifestyle on their terms and to start living life in full bloom (her word of the year 2025 ). Through her Women Living Well After 50 podcast, she share stories from inspiring women and explore health, wellness, and personal growth, encouraging others to live life in full bloom. Join her in celebrating this exciting phase with enthusiasm and joy!