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Turns Out… This Gets Good: Life from 50

Turns Out… This Gets Good: Life from 50

Written by: Heather Porter and Elli Julia
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This Gets Good is the podcast for anyone who’s been told life after 50 gets smaller. Hosted by Heather and Elli, it’s honest conversations about what life after 50 actually looks like – identity, friendship, money, aging, and reinvention, plus the parts nobody warns you about. Every episode brings together lived wisdom (Word From The Wise), expert insight (Good to Know), and a Cool Kids segment where the next generation weighs in – genuine intergenerational conversation that calls out ageism in both directions. We’re not here to sell you a transformation. We’re here to tell the truth: life after 50 can sneak up on you in the best possible way. Turns out, it’s good here. And sometimes, it’s even great. New episodes weekly.Turns Out... This Gets Good Relationships Self-Help Social Sciences Success
Episodes
  • Style – What Changes When Getting Dressed Becomes An Act Of Self-Respect
    Jul 25 2026

    What if getting dressed isn’t about impressing other people…

    What if it’s an act of self-respect?

    In this episode, we cover:

    • The difference between fashion and personal style
    • Why what you wear changes how you feel
    • How confidence comes from dressing for yourself, not others
    • The impact of “dress your age” and why it’s time to let it go
    • Simple style rituals that make getting dressed easier
    • Why making a little effort can completely change your day

    Getting dressed isn’t about showing off.

    It’s about showing up.

    Turns out… style isn’t what suits your body. It’s what makes you feel amazing.

    Featured in this episode:

    The Cool Kids Explain:

    Tom Zaf

    Personal Trainer

    Good to Know:

    Elli Julia

    Advocate for Everyday Style

    A Word from the Wise:

    Resident Wisdom Keeper Gaye.

    Learn more about her here.

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    40 mins
  • Body – What Actually Changes After 50 (And What Doesn’t)
    Jul 18 2026

    Your body isn’t betraying you. It might just be asking you to listen differently.

    In this episode, Heather and Elli get honest about the physical changes that can come with getting older—from weight gain, aching joints and changing hormones to bigger bras, reading glasses and the occasional feeling that the wheels have fallen off completely.

    But this isn’t an episode about fighting your body or trying to turn back time. It’s about understanding what’s changing, finding what supports you now and remembering that, underneath it all, you are still you.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • What can really change in your body after 50
    • Why ageing can feel more like a second puberty
    • The difference between working with your body and fighting against it
    • Why the answer may be translation—not transformation
    • How routines, movement and small daily rituals can support you
    • Why the right exercise, nutrition and recovery can change as you get older
    • How humour, confidence and self-talk shape the way you experience ageing
    • What doesn’t change—your personality, curiosity, joy and sense of who you are

    Your body may change.

    But the person inside it is still here—ready to laugh, connect, learn, dress up, try new things and keep enjoying life.

    Turns out… getting older doesn’t mean becoming less of yourself.

    It might mean becoming more.

    Featured in this episode:

    The Cool Kids Explain:

    Tuesday Platt

    Personal Coach

    Good to Know:

    Baxter B

    Midlife Therapist

    A Word from the Wise:

    Resident Wisdom Keeper Gaye.

    Learn more about her here.

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    34 mins
  • Habits – Why The Smallest Ones Make The Biggest Difference
    Jul 11 2026

    This isn’t about becoming more disciplined — it’s about making life easier.

    In this episode, Heather and Elli explore why routines aren’t designed to restrict you—they’re designed to support you. From tiny daily habits to mindset shifts, they unpack how simple rituals can create more freedom, more energy, and more room for the things that matter most. With practical ideas, personal routines and wisdom from Gaye, this episode is a reminder that the smallest habits often have the biggest impact.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Why routines create freedom instead of restriction
    • The power of tiny habits and habit stacking
    • How to build routines that actually suit your life
    • Why your environment makes habits easier to keep
    • The everyday rituals that help you feel calmer, healthier and more in control

    This is your invitation to stop chasing the perfect routine—and start building one that quietly supports the life you want to live.

    Featured in this episode:

    The Cool Kids Explain:

    Jett Simonetti

    Landscaper/Stonesman

    Good to Know:

    Dr Gina Cleo

    Simple habit hacks to rewire your brain for a better life

    A Word from the Wise:

    Resident Wisdom Keeper Gaye.

    Learn more about her here.

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    28 mins
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