My guest, Lynne Smith and I went to high school together and had gone to the same dance studio in our early years. We reconnected at our 40th School Reunion and became friends again via Facebook. It was only recently that I discovered, Lynne had been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 33. When I saw a Facebook post of her swimming with sharks (in a controlled environment of course), travelling and enjoying life I was amazed and knew I wanted her to share her story with my listeners. During the episode Lynne and I discussed: Listen to the Podcast Thriving Beyond MS – I chat with a high school friend Watch on Youtube Meet Lynne Born in Sydney March 1958 to a Self-employed builder and a homemaker. I matriculated in 1975 but was discouraged from pursuing advanced Education and attended Miss Hales Business College instead. I knew I was never going to be someone’s secretary but in fact it led to my first overseas adventure, when I applied for and attained a position of Cruise Hostess on the MV Turkenia, a Russian cruise ship that sailed a Ship/Jet route from Freemantle to Singapore. I was 18. A […]

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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!