At what point did we decide that growth has an expiration date?
In this special, host-only episode, Pat Browne and Penelope Mathieson go off-script and talk honestly about the “new old age” and what it really takes to age with confidence in a culture that still treats getting older like a liability. They unpack how ageism shows up in work, in media, and in our own inner narratives, including the quiet ways women learn to shrink, edit themselves, or doubt their relevance.
From there, the conversation turns practical and personal: how to protect your health as your body changes, why purpose isn’t a job title (it’s a reason to get up), and how real community acts like an anchor for mental resilience. Along the way, Pat and Penelope share stories about reinvention, independence, caregiving, and the small daily choices that add up to a stronger next chapter.
Before you hit play on your week, they leave you with one question: which pillar needs your attention right now… health, purpose, or community?
NEXT CHPTR CHATS™ Talk Radio airs on SAUGA 960 AM across Peel and the GTA. Tune in Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays, or listen anytime via podcast. More than a radio show, NEXT CHPTR CHATS™ is a space for women to connect, question, and speak honestly about the realities of midlife and beyond — and to step confidently into their next chapter.