#77. One Woman, the wilderness, and the confidence that comes with age with Sheila Nollert
About this episode
Sheila Nollert shares her transformative experience of paddling alone into the Canadian wilderness at 65, exploring themes of confidence and ageing.
At 65, she paddled into the Canadian wilderness alone.There was no phone signal, no quick way out.Just a canoe, a tent, and everything she needed on her back. But this episode isn’t only about an adventure in the wilderness. It’s about the years leading up to that moment - the spark that began when Sheila first saw another woman heading out alone, the doubts and ageist comments that almost convinced her it wasn’t for her, and the quiet decision that she didn’t want to reach the end of life wondering what if . We talk about what it actually took to prepare for a solo backcountry canoe trip, what it felt like spending days without seeing another human being, and the shift that happened when she came home. The real story is what the expedition revealed about confidence, capability, and the narratives we absorb about ageing. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “maybe I’m too old for that now” … this conversation will make you pause for thought. To find out more about today's guest and for the full show notes, visit: The Make Movement Matter Podcast If you enjoy this podcast, please press Follow and Rate and Review . To support the show and help me to keep making the podcast…
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