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Life's What You Make it

Geal Productions

There are challenges as we grow older but there is also wisdom and opportunity to thrive and not fade into the background in later life. Join Valerie and Trish as they chat openly and honestly about reinvention, possibility and making the best of life you have.

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  • 25 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 24 min
  • English

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  • April 16 · 24 min

    Episode 6

    Val and Trish talk about the preserving memories from letter writing to Facebook posts and they share some tips on walking the Camino and why it's best not to be a hero.

  • April 9 · 23 min

    Episode 5

    Seizing the moment Trish recalls a memorable college performance with Brendan Gleeson while Val relives her recent amateur drama debut. They both go the birds - eagles, cormorants and egrets to be precise - as they discuss the joys of nature and share a tale of the singing telegram to the customer is king himself, Fergal Qunn.

  • April 2 · 24 min

    Episode 4

    It was used as a poison in ancient Rome but the nightshade family also includes potatoes, aubergines and tomatoes, and they could be making your arthritis worse! Trish and Val discuss how one small change made all the difference, wishing upon a falling star and the joys of travel.

  • S2026 · E3
    March 26 · 23 min

    Episode 3

    Val and Trish talk about their rainy day funds, money in the mattress, rugby players' haircuts, star-gazing and the joy of travelling and helping fellow travellers - whether they want your helpful singing or not.

  • S2026 · E2
    March 19 · 24 min

    Episode 2

    This week Valerie and Trish talk about the importance of trying things out and the joy of creativity from amateur drama and painting to rap and power of Denise Chaiula as a performer. Best jobs ever, getting out of a rut and watching rugby are also on the menu, and they discover a shared love of a good raffle!

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