Ageing Agitators Podcast

What is ageing really like? Bridie Scanlon, psychologist and champion for healthy ageing, dives into conversations with older adults who remain vibrant and deeply engaged in life. Through stories of challenges and triumphs, Ageing Agitators explores the wisdom of those in their experienced years, challenging societal views on what it means to grow older.Together, let’s redefine ageing as a dynamic and inspiring process. Each episode brings you heartfelt discussions, meaningful insights, and empowering advice to embrace the later stages of life with curiosity and confidence.

Ageing Agitators Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Bridie Scanlon, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bridie Scanlon hosts Ageing Agitators Podcast, a education show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  What Really Matters: Michael on Values, Family and a Thoughtful Retirement

  Jun 17, 202647 minS2

  Michael has lived a deeply accomplished professional life, but at 78, he’s clear that his greatest achievements aren’t found in his CV. In this reflective and generous conversation, he talks about the values shaped by his parents, the joy and purpose he finds in being a grandparent, and why relationships — not work — have always been at the centre of his life. Michael shares how he approached retirement without fear, the importance of structure and connection, and the surprising freedom that comes from letting go of identity tied to work. A grounded, insightful look at ageing with intention, humility and heart.

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  Episode #4

  “From Cyprus to Queen Vic: Andy’s Lifetime of Grit, Craft & Community

  May 28, 202654 minS2

  <p>Andy has spent more than four decades engraving names, cutting keys, raising a family and building a life inside one of Melbourne’s most iconic spaces, the Queen Victoria Market. In this warm and funny conversation, he reflects on migrating from Cyprus to London, then to Melbourne, building a business from a single square foot of borrowed stall space, and the joy he still finds in work at 76. </p><p>Andy talks candidly about adapting to life’s curveballs, becoming a hands‑on grandfather, and the deep sense of belonging created through decades of market camaraderie. A story of resili...

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  Episode #3

  Alchemy, Meaning & the Making of a Whole Human: Kevin at 75

  Mar 18, 202649 minS2

  <p>Kevin is two weeks shy of 75, still working full‑time, and still asking the big questions. In this profound conversation, he shares how a life‑altering shock at 24 set him on a decades‑long journey into meditation, alchemy, and the pursuit of human completeness.He reflects on invisibility in ageing, the wisdom elders can offer society, and why meaningful connection — not metrics — is what truly transforms people and systems.This is an episode for anyone seeking depth, purpose, and a richer understanding of what it means to grow into yourself.</p>

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  Episode #2

  Growing Older, Growing Bolder: Sally’s Blueprint for a Joyful Life

  Mar 11, 202644 minS2

  <p>Sally is 67 and feeling 40, energetic, connected, and joyfully in charge of her life. After a major upheaval in her 50s, she rebuilt her world from scratch, creating deep friendships, discovering new passions, and embracing fun as a daily practice.From learning the cello to forming a tight‑knit community of women who dance, laugh, and grow together, Sally shows us what ageing can look like when you choose purpose, connection, and play. This episode is a masterclass in designing a life you love at any age.</p>

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  The Detective of His Own Life: Kim on Curiosity, Challenge & Reinvention

  Mar 4, 20261h 10mS2

  <p>Kim has lived many lives as a researcher, survivor, teacher, and now, detective of his own family history. In this episode, he reflects on the challenges that shaped him, the grit that carried him through, and the surprising joy he’s found in tracing the decisions, migrations, and mysteries of generations before him.This is a conversation about resilience, curiosity, and the unexpected adventures that come with ageing, including the freedom to reinvent yourself again and again.</p>

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