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In this heartfelt and laughter-filled conversation, we sit down with humourist, author and blogger Marlene Fischer to explore how comedy can become medicine for grief, ageing, injustice and the beautiful absurdity of everyday life.

From getting physically trapped in a sports bra to navigating profound loss, Marlene shares how humour has helped her move through life’s hardest moments. We talk about laughter as healing, the fine line between playful and cruel humour, activism in midlife, Groundhog Day traditions, and why writing daily vignettes has become both discipline and devotion.

Marlene’s honesty, courage and wit remind us that wisdom does not have to be heavy. It can be light, sharp, loving and deeply human all at once.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why laughter can be powerful medicine for grief and loss
• The difference between laughing with and laughing at
• How midlife and menopause can become a creative renaissance
• Humour as activism and social commentary
• The deeper message behind the film Groundhog Day
• Showing up consistently as a writer, even when it is hard
• Community, mentorship and supporting other women to find their next chapter

Everyday mindfulness through ordinary tasks like laundry, food shopping and chocolate

Marlene is the author of:

• Gained a Daughter but Nearly Lost My Mind: How I Planned a Backyard Wedding During a Pandemic
• Trapped in My Sports Bra and Other Harrowing Tales
• I Was Hoping to Age Like a Fine Wine but I’m Feeling More Like an Avocado
  

You can find Marlene here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlenekf914
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aisle4marlene
Substack: https://marlenefischer.substack.com/

You can also find her books by searching her name on Amazon or through your local bookstore.

If this conversation made you laugh, reflect, or feel less alone, please subscribe, share and leave us a review. Your support helps us continue bringing these meaningful conversations to life.

Until next time, stay wise.

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In this special Podcasthon episode, we explore the deeper meaning of service, charity, and why giving is far more than an act of kindness. It is a practice that transforms both the world around us and our own inner lives.

As part of this global podcast initiative, we reflect on the universal wisdom found across traditions that teaches us that service is essential to human flourishing. We talk about seva, tzedakah, mitzvah, and how ancient teachings across spiritual paths all point toward one truth: when we give, we grow.

We also discuss fascinating neuroscience research showing what happens in the brain when people give money versus when they give time, and why hands-on service activates deeper centres connected to empathy, compassion, and emotional fulfilment.

In this conversation, we each share charitable organisations that are deeply meaningful to us:

Robin highlights My Sister’s Place, a long-standing organisation in New York supporting women and children experiencing domestic violence through shelter, legal advocacy, education, and practical support.

Anjani shares Green Sakthi, a multi-layered initiative in India focused on reforestation, women’s empowerment, animal care, sustainable farming, and environmental healing.

We also reflect on how service can take many forms:
• Giving financially
• Offering time and energy
• Sharing wisdom and experience

This episode is an invitation to remember that service does not begin when life becomes perfect or when there is extra time. It begins wherever we are, with whatever we can offer.

Organisations mentioned in this episode:

• My Sister’s Place: https://mspny.org/
• Green Shakti: https://www.greensakthi.org/
• The Orangutan Project: https://www.theorangutanproject.eu/
• Voiceless: https://voiceless.org.au/
• Animals Australia: https://animalsaustralia.org/

You can explore the global movement here:
https://podcasthon.org/podcaster/the-wisdom-we-share

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In this episode of the Wisdom We Share podcast, we sit down with Dr Ali Walker to explore what it really means to connect, belong and lead in a world that is more “plugged in” yet lonelier than ever.

Ali’s research sits at the crossroads of self-awareness, science and soulful leadership. Together we unpack her groundbreaking framework on connection types, how our wiring shapes every relationship in our lives, and what it takes to create a relationship “pool” that feels clear, nourishing and safe to swim in.

This conversation is not about quick fixes. It is an invitation to look honestly at how you connect, where you feel misaligned, and how you can take sacred responsibility for the “container of energy” between you and the people you love, work with and lead.

In this conversation we explore:

- Why relationships are the strongest predictor of wellbeing, even above diet, sleep and exercise
- Ali’s research on connection styles and why frequency and intensity matter more than “I like / don’t like this person”
- The difference between aloneness, solitude and loneliness, and why you can feel lonely in a crowded room
- How low, mid and high frequency connectors seek connection in very different ways
- Why many low frequency people find nourishment in “non-human” sources of connection such as nature, art, animals and spiritual practice
- How intensity shows up in relationships, from shared activity to deep, eye to eye conversations
- Why friendships often feel easier than romantic partnerships, and how complements differ from mirrors
- The idea of each relationship as a sacred container of energy that both people pour into

Find Ali online:

Website: https://awalker.co/
Assessment and programs: https://www.alitylife.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draliwalker/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/draliwalker/

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