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
And lots more!
Be sure to check out Linda’s three beautiful albums on Spotify
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