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Life's What You Make it

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Latest episodes

Episode 29

October 8, 2026 · 24 min

Valerie plans to be a reformed woman after starting reformer Pilates and Trish agrees that holding on to negativity ultimately does us more harm than good. More lessons in the key of life after fifty from Trish and Valerie.
Episode 28

October 1, 2026 · 24 min

It started during Covid and has grown into an annual event of art on the lake, Trish tells Valerie all about getting involved in the showing, sharing and selling of art while Valerie recalls a recent seaweed bath experience!
Episode 27

September 24, 2026 · 25 min

This week, Valerie tells Trish about touring Spain in a thirty year old two seater and getting clamped on the first day, despite which they agree that the best holidays involved a bit of the unexpected and off the beaten track.
Episode 26

September 17, 2026 · 27 min

Farmer, beekeeper, researcher, and educator and all around glass half full force of nature Ailbhe Gerrard is the driving force behind Brookfield Farm, a family-run enterprise near Lough Derg in North Tipperary. Sharing words of wisdom, a…
Episode 25

September 10, 2026 · 22 min

The power of making a list, valuing your work and your worth and listening to your heart when looking at art are on the agenda today with the inimitable Trish and Val.

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Episode 24

September 3, 2026 · 30 min

Among the many topics on todays menu are comte, raclette, fondu and blue - yes, it's the joy of cheese from the humble toastie to Welsh rabbit. And Trish talks about the joys of painting in the outdoors.
Episode 23

August 27, 2026 · 21 min

As the nights just begin to draw in, Trish and Val discuss the joys of night-classes - learning something new, meeting new people and, perhaps, meeting and learning the unexpected about a former partner!
Episode 22

August 20, 2026 · 25 min

Good vibrations and hard pronunciations are the theme this week as Trish recalls how a good deed led to her getting her first mortgage, Val talks about changing your life around and how do you say Worcestershire, as in the sauce?
Episode 21

August 13, 2026 · 27 min

Maintaining what you've got and resisting the pressure to look a certain way - no matter your age , owning your foibles and the joy of a smile are covered in this weeks episode, helping us navigate the joys and challenges of getting older
Episode 20

August 6, 2026 · 26 min

Trish talks about her recent hip replacement, Valerie visits the Botanic gardens, and they share words of wisdom about the best biscuits for dunking in tea! https://www.botanicgardens.ie/?ved=2ahUKEwin1pXk3pOWAxVQWEEAHd-uMkcQgU96BAgqEAM
Episode 19

July 30, 2026 · 40 min

Writer, Broadcaster, and Domestic Goddess, Barbara Scully joins the conversation in making the most of what she calls 'Part 3' of our lives. The art of reinvention is at the heart of her success but most importantly, taking charge of one's…
Episode 18

July 23, 2026 · 26 min

Getting older and the aches and pains - or as Trish calls it the 'organ recital' of aging is inevitable but it's how you deal with it that really matters. Val and Trish both believe that a positive attitude is key and Trish is forced to…

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About the show

There are challenges as we grow older but there is also wisdom and opportunity to thrive and not fade into the background in later life. Join Valerie and Trish as they chat openly and honestly about reinvention, possibility and making the best of life you have.