77. Turning 70: Sian Lockwood on Ageing, Purpose and OOPS

About this episode

Gill Phillips talks to Sian Lockwood about the realities of ageing and finding purpose as one grows older.

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. Ther...

People in this episode

Host: Gill Phillips

Guest: Sian Lockwood

Topics covered

• ageing
• purpose
• energy
• friendships
• family life

Keywords

• ageing
• purpose
• Sian Lockwood
• WIGO
• OOPS blog
• friendships
• family life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WIGO

Books & works: OOPS blog

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