The Wisdom Keepers

Born into a Jewish family in 1930, Margot is a 93 year old powerhouse of a woman. In this episode she shares her crazy life experiences, including stories of survival, war, loss, growth and more.

In this episode, I had the chance to speak to Tony Judge, a Chelsea Pensioner!For those who don’t know, a Chelsea pensioner is someone who lives in the Royal Hospital Chelsea, it’s not a hospital in the modern sense of the word, but actually a retirement home for old soldiers, both male and female. It’s a huge, beautiful building nestled in the heart of Chelsea, and Tony was a delight to talk to, he served over 25 years in the British armed forces, speaks over five languages and has been all over the world!

Meet Andrea, who at 73 years old made the brave decision to go on a BBC show called ‘The Traitors’.

For those of you who haven’t seen it, 22 people are moved into a castle hoping to win a cash prize, but amongst them are the traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the other contestants- known as faithfuls- and claim the prize for themselves.

In this episode Andrea shares her experience of being the eldest person on the show but we also explore her favourite things, her craziest stories and much more.

Meet Tom Cooke, the 77-year-old craftsman who's redefining retirement. With a Pritt stick in one hand and a heart of gold in the other, Tom's days are a whirlwind of activity. From his years of service with the Alzheimer's society to his recent endeavour of spreading joy with handmade cards during the pandemic, Tom is a force to be reckoned with. Despite living solo, his life is rich with purpose, his spirit charismatic, his humility boundless. In a world where time seems fleeting, Tom's relentless kindness proves there's always enough time to make a difference.

Eighty-year old Marjorie was born in Jamaica and moved to the UK when she was 18. She’s had quite the life, having seven children of her own and the fostering over 40 more. A true matriarch who embodies care and compassion.

Marjorie was remarkably candid, and we talked about topics like death, aging, and her experiences with racism.