The Power of Standing-Up (SUP) Amidst Mid-Life Changes, with Jo Moseley (S13E4)

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My guest today is the optimistic and courageous Jo Moseley. Water lover, stand-up paddle boarder (SUP), author of a bestselling book and creator of an award winning tiny film.

I love the double meaning in today's title, because I see that through her adventures, Jo really has stood-up for herself, and for all women in mid-life. She embodies the joy of adventure, solo travel and ageing well. 

We talk of experiences that were deeply challenging in her past and how in 2016, she first stepped onto a paddleboard. And then proceeded to paddleboard 162 miles coast to coast across Britain. She wrote her first book at 57 and now, on the tipping point of 60, is about to publish her second.

She's a gorgeous soul who shares her story with compassion and courage. We speak of:

• Courage and fresh starts
• Things that can get in the way of adventure
• What can help us access our inner resources
• The role of (self) compassion in navigating life
• Ageing with a fresh perspective

I also share the poem, Fluent, by John O'Donoghue - it feels resonant here.
I would love to live
Like a river flows
Carried by the surprise
Of its own unfolding

This episode has a transcript.

To connect with Jo https://www.jomoseley.com/ or Instagram @jomoseley

REFERENCES

• Amy Cuddy TED talk - Jo references this as part of what helps her access her courage - it's a talk I've mentioned before on the podcast and highly recommended
• Stand-up Paddleboarding in Great Britain: Beautiful places to paddleboard in England, Scotland & Wales by Jo Moseley

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