Episode 47: Learning to prioritize yourself with Linda McLean

An intimate chat with Canadian singer-songwriter Linda McLean, opening up about life, music, writing and what makes her tick as an older woman. This interview includes a reading from Linda’s forthcoming book all about making yourself the most important person in your life.

We talk about:

Learning to prioritize ourselves and speak our truth
The emotional power of music and words
Going on new creative journeys as we progress through life
Thinking about what really matters in life
Taking up space in our own lives
Fighting the cultural imperative for women to put others first
How our life anchors can shift in midlife
Learning to share our stories and acknowledge the impact those can have on others
Moving on from a maternal role when children leave home
Finding the spark in inter-generational sharing
Rationalizing our many varied roles as women
Thinking about what we’d do if we were to die tomorrow
Learning to live in the moment and do what we most want to do
Finding answers inside ourselves and taking responsibility for our lives
Moving beyond victim-hood and acknowledging our power
The importance of yoga and meditation in Linda’s life
What it’s like being a touring musician
The impact of Alexander Technique and getting more aware of posture
How the body wants to fix itself and get us into balance