Francesc Miralles is based in Barcelona and is a leading authority on self transformation.  An award winning author, he has written a number of books, including, with Héctor García, the international bestseller "Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life."  N.E.D. ( No Expiration Date) is a broad social platform to celebrate women age 50+ and overcome gendered ageism.  Link: https://nedglobalconnections.com

A conversation between N.E.D. Founder, Victoria Reade & Jacki Hill Murphy, author, explorer and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society about historical, female adventurers, Isabella Bird, Isabelle Godin, Mary Kingsley, and Nellie Bly.  Jacki embarks on her own adventures retracing the journey of these trailblazing explorers.N.E.D. ( No Expiration Date) is a broad social platform to celebrate women age 50+ and overcome gendered ageism.  Link: https://nedglobalconnections.com

Introductory Episode - Victoria and Susan (host and co-host of the NED Podcast) Co-hosts Victoria and Susan articulate the NED mission and call to action.  Sharing their friendship journey, they discuss why they joined forces to launch NEDGC and how you can join the movement. NEDGC (No Expiration Date Global Community) is a forum for a global community of women age 50 and over.  Our goal is to inspire women to expand their lives and remain vibrant through adventure which is broadly defined as growth experiences that optimize engagement with the world at large.  NEDGC celebrates "everyday" women leading inspiring lives, as well as, influential women today and throughout history who have not been fully recognized for their contributions. https://nedglobalconnections.com/ Through a series of Podcasts and communications (NED Dispatch Newsletter), NEDGC seeks to educate, inspire, and challenge limiting beliefs through stimulating discussions covering a broad range of topics including:  - Travel & Adventure; Food & Wine (featuring female pioneers in this area)  - Relocation (living as an ex-patriate and/or nomadic life) - Arts (highlighting female artists who overcame societal and other limitations)  - Active Global Adventures (mountain climbing, rock climbing, etc.) - Female Explorers/Adventurers overlooked by history - Cultural/societal definition of aging - Redefining and creating positive lexicon about "aging" - Health & Fitness - Guided Therapeutic Journey in Mental Health - Dating; Sexuality & Sexual Health - Ageism in the workplace - Impactful Volunteerism - Investments/Financial Management - Starting over & re-engaging with life after devastating losses   In tandem with its partners, NEDGC will facilitate opportunities to forge meaningful connections through unique experiences for learning, travel, adventure, and exploration.

Introducing inspiring “everyday woman”, Malou Villar, who started her outdoor adventures in her late 50’s and believes that age is just a number. She tells her amazing story of coming to the United States, providing for her family as a single mother, and transforming her life with tales of adventure. NEDGC is a forum for a global community of women age 50 and over.  Our goal is to inspire women to expand their lives and remain vibrant through adventure which is broadly defined as growth experiences that optimize engagement with the world at large.  NEDGC celebrates "everyday" women leading inspiring lives, as well as, influential women today and throughout history who have not been fully recognized for their contributions. https://nedglobalconnections.com/   Through a series of Podcasts and communications (NED Dispatch Newsletter), NEDGC seeks to educate, inspire, and challenge limiting beliefs through stimulating discussions covering a broad range of topics including:   Travel & Adventure; Food & Wine (featuring female pioneers in this area)  Relocation (living as an ex-patriate and/or nomadic life) Arts (highlighting female artists who overcame societal and other limitations)  Active Global Adventures (mountain climbing, rock climbing, etc.) Female Explorers/Adventurers overlooked by history Cultural/societal definition of aging Redefining and creating positive lexicon about "aging" Health & Fitness Guided Therapeutic Journey in Mental Health Dating; Sexuality & Sexual Health Ageism in the workplace Impactful Volunteerism Investments/Financial Management Starting over & re-engaging with life after devastating losses

Author and explorer, Jacki Hill Murphy, regales us with fascinating stories of historical, female adventurers, Isabella Bird, Isabelle Godin, Mary Kingsley, and Nellie Bly.  Jacki embarks on her own adventures retracing the journey of these trailblazing explorers.  NEDGC is a forum for a global community of women age 50 and over.  Our goal is to inspire women to expand their lives and remain vibrant through adventure which is broadly defined as growth experiences that optimize engagement with the world at large.  NEDGC celebrates "everyday" women leading inspiring lives, as well as, influential women today and throughout history who have not been fully recognized for their contributions. https://nedglobalconnections.com/   Through a series of Podcasts and communications (NED Dispatch Newsletter), NEDGC seeks to educate, inspire, and challenge limiting beliefs through stimulating discussions covering a broad range of topics including:   Travel & Adventure; Food & Wine (featuring female pioneers in this area)  Relocation (living as an ex-patriate and/or nomadic life) Arts (highlighting female artists who overcame societal and other limitations)  Active Global Adventures (mountain climbing, rock climbing, etc.) Female Explorers/Adventurers overlooked by history Cultural/societal definition of aging Redefining and creating positive lexicon about "aging" Health & Fitness Guided Therapeutic Journey in Mental Health Dating; Sexuality & Sexual Health Ageism in the workplace Impactful Volunteerism Investments/Financial Management Starting over & re-engaging with life after devastating losses

Writer, activist, historian, Bee Rowlatt, brings to life Mary Wollstonecraft, pioneering activist for women and human rights from the 1700s who has largely gone unrecognized for her contributions.  Bee retraces Mary’s adventure in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. NEDGC is a forum for a global community of women age 50 and over.  Our goal is to inspire women to expand their lives and remain vibrant through adventure which is broadly defined as growth experiences that optimize engagement with the world at large.  NEDGC celebrates "everyday" women leading inspiring lives, as well as influential women today and throughout history who have not been fully recognized for their contributions. https://nedglobalconnections.com/ Through a series of Podcasts and communications (NED Dispatch Newsletter), NEDGC seeks to educate, inspire, and challenge limiting beliefs through stimulating discussions covering a broad range of topics including:   - Travel & Adventure; Food & Wine (featuring female pioneers in this area)  - Relocation (living as an ex-patriate and/or nomadic life) - Arts (highlighting female artists who overcame societal and other limitations)  - Active Global Adventures (mountain climbing, rock climbing, etc.) - Female Explorers/Adventurers overlooked by history - Cultural/societal definition of aging - Redefining and creating positive lexicon about "aging" - Health & Fitness - Guided Therapeutic Journey in Mental Health - Dating; Sexuality & Sexual Health - Ageism in the workplace - Impactful Volunteerism - Investments/Financial Management - Starting over & re-engaging with life after devastating losses

Our podcast will be a series of stimulating conversations about debunking societies stereotypes of what a mature woman should be. We will have one-on-one discussions between Victoria and Susan (host and co-host of the NED podcast) as well as interviews with women around the world who have challenged what it means to be a 'mature woman.' This includes discussing the accomplishments of women explorers throughout history, as well as modern women and their struggles with ageism and self-limiting beliefs.