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 remarkable transformation—one that led Rachel to write her book The Widow Chose Red, and to step boldly into a new life she never imagined.

Rachel now spends her days speaking at events, writing, and empowering women in midlife and beyond to nurture their body, mind, and spirit. Her story is a tribute to resilience, purpose, and the magic of embracing every chapter—no matter how painful or unexpected.

🌐 Website: www.spiritedprosperity.com
📘 Book: The Widow Chose Red (available on Amazon)
📱 Facebook: Rachel Kerr Schneider
▶️ YouTube: Rachel Kerr Schneider

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Recorded in Saskatoon & Rosetown, Saskatchewan
Show producer: Christina Cherneskey Communications
Theme music: ES_By the Neon Sign
Music for this episode: ES_The Desolate Path – Rikard From, ES_Sad Beauty – Jon Bjork, ES_Beauty and Peace – Damon Greene, ES_Synesthesia – Clarence Reed, ES_Not Enough to Give – Sleeping Vines, ES_Archipelago – Isobelle Walton.
Voice over: Christina Cherneskey
Original artwork: Jackie Peterson
Artwork developed for digital media pages: Christina Cherneskey

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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.