On the day before my 70th birthday (how did that happen?!), I wanted to mark the occasion by talking to someone who is making us all think differently about ageing.

My guest is Sian Lockwood - co-founder of WIGO (When I Get Old) and writer of the brilliant OOPS blog: Outspoken Older People Subverting.

We talk about what it really feels like to get older - from feeling 35 in your head (most of the time!) to navigating the realities of changing energy, friendships, family life and purpose.

There’s honesty, humour, a bit of ranting about ageism … and a strong sense that life is still very much for living.

A warm, wise and gently subversive conversation about growing older - and making it count.

🍋💡🍋 Lemon Lightbulbs from this episode

💡 You don’t stop needing purpose just because you get older.

💡 Ageing isn’t one thing — some days you’re 35, some days you’re 120.

💡 Being older can make you invisible — unless you choose not to be.

💡 Purpose doesn’t retire when you do.

💡 Don’t waste a minute of the time that’s left.

💡 Slowing down can help you notice more, not less.

💡 It’s not about pretending to be young — it’s about living fully as you are.

💡 Older people still want to contribute, not just be cared for.

💡 Sometimes the best thing for your wellbeing is to get up and do something for someone else.

LINKS

OOPS blog - Outspoken Older People Subverting

WIGO - When I Get Old campaign

Brian Dolan - End PJ paralysis

Episode 64. Dorothy Hall - age discrimination in the NHS

Episode 67. VE Day Special - Dulcie Matthews and Dorothy Hall - Hope, Resilience, and the Spirit of Coventry

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