Best Jane Leder Podcasts (2024)

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"Aging Sideways:" A New Way of Looking at Getting Older" with Jeanette Leardi 37:20

3h ago37:20

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Did you know that sometime between 2030 and 2035 it will be the first time in American history that more people will be 65+ than people 18 years and younger? Crazy! Today's guest, gerontologist Jeanette Leardi, is one of this podcast's favorite guests. We first talked in June 2003, and since then she has a new book out, Aging Sideways: Changing Our…

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The Thinking Patient: Empowering Patient-Physician Communication for Better Health with Dana Sherwin 31:34

6d ago31:34

31:34

How did your recent doctor's appointment go? Did you get the care you needed? Were all your questions answered? Did you feel as if you were a valued patient whose health mattered? If you're like many patients--often older women--the answer to some of these questions is "No!". Everything was rushed. You were in and out too quickly—the time you spent…

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All About Your Pelvic Floor: w/ Nabila Noor, MD 36:04

21d ago36:04

36:04

What is the pelvic floor? Where is it located in the body? What does it do? What are the potential issues created by a weak pelvic floor? You might be surprised to learn that millions of young and older women experience problems--many of them uncomfortable and embarrassing--with their pelvic floor. Dr. Nabila Noor, a urogynecologist and physician s…

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Changing Those Damn Habits That Get In Your Way with Ronnie Loaiza 31:24

1M ago31:24

31:24

Yep, we are all caught up in habitual ways of thinking and acting. We turn on our default programming to autopilot and more often than not talk to our boss, partner, or child the same way we have forever. Ronnie Loaiza is a certified life coach and a certified habit coach. Who knew there was something called a habit coach? Ronnie explains that she …

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Deborah Charnes 35:59

2M ago35:59

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Deborah Charnes has been a solo traveler since she was sixteen. She has been around the world on a quest of sorts to learn as much as she can about the cultures, traditions, and people of other countries. During her travels, she has met mentors and gurus, each of whom taught her something important about achieving health and happiness. Her book, FR…

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Trying Not To Die: A Breast Cancer Warrior with Deb Krier 30:07

2M ago30:07

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Send us a text Based on the most recent data available, 272,454 women were diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2022, 42,211 women died from the disease..Deb Krier got the call that most women over fifty dread. She’d barely made it home from her annual mammogram when the phone rang, and her doctor told her to return for a second mammogram and biopsies …

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60 is NOT the new 50: 70 is NOT the new 60 with Tracey Gendron, Ph.D. 27:46

3M ago27:46

27:46

Send us a Text Message. "Aging is a process of living." ______ Tracey GendronGuest Tracey Gendron, professor, author, and activist, reminds listeners that we don't want to be younger versions of ourselves: We've worked too hard to get where we are today. However, the way we learn about aging is filled with misconceptions. We've never learned the tr…

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The Gift of Longevity with Maddy Dychtwald 28:30

3M ago28:30

28:30

Send us a Text Message. Women over 50 are a force to reckon with. There are 63 million of us. On average, we women live six years longer than men, yet, sadly, many older women spend on average the last 14 years of their lives in a cascade of poor health. “Men die quicker, but women get sicker.” Maddy Dychtwald, national best-selling author and co-f…

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Insomnia and Women Over 50 with Lucinda Sykes, MD 31:16

4M ago31:16

31:16

Send us a Text Message. THIS IS A REPOST OF AN EPISODE THAT FIRST RAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2022. IT HAS HAD MORE LISTENS THAN ANY OTHER EPISODE on "OLDER WOMEN & FRIENDS." ENJOY! If you have a sleep problem, you’re not alone. More than 30 percent of women over 50 are dealing with sleep issues. You’ve probably tried any number of solutions. Sadly, nothin…

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Moms Who Dare with Jodi Silverman 33:10

4M ago33:10

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Send us a Text Message. How can playful dares and simple activities transform your journey, no matter your age? Join us as we chat with the vibrant Jodi Silverman, who shares her inspiring path from playful childhood adventures in Northeast Philadelphia to becoming a beacon of joy for midlife women. Jodi takes us through her career transitions from…

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A Search For Deep Connections with Martie McNabb 27:35

5M ago27:35

27:35

Send us a Text Message. Are some or most of your precious memories stuffed in a box (boxes) and stuck in a closet? Have you sworn you’ll organize the photos, keepsakes, and letters from an old boyfriend but just haven’t found the time? It’s understandable. You’ve been crazy busy. But you’re not getting any younger, and in those boxes are stories yo…

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From Lawyer to Poet with Lynne Thompson 30:47

5M ago30:47

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Send us a Text Message. This episode is the first of several that celebrates older female artists. If you or someone you know fits the bill, please email me at j.leder@comcast.net.What makes an artist tick? How can she find the time to create, given all the demands of everyday life? What barriers do female artists face that many men do not? How imp…

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Finding Your Creative Power At Any Age with Janis Johnston 34:28

6M ago34:28

34:28

Send us a Text Message. As older women and men, we have seen a lot: suffering, miracles, and so much more. "And we're not finished yet," says guest Janis Johnston, retired therapist, author, and blogger. "We can ask ourselves what is the next thing we might learn. What is meaningful? Answering questions like these helps us find creativity in our li…

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The Long Distance Grandparent with Kerry Byrne 36:52

6M ago36:52

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Send us a Text Message. Here's a whopper: there are approximately 67 million grandparents in the U.S. today. Slightly more than twenty-six percent of them in the U.S. are mid-lifers. That's crazy, right? Many grandparents are still working, many have older children living in the house, and many may be taking care of their parents. While there is li…

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Eightysomethings: Letting Go, Aging Well, Finding Unexpected Happiness w/ Katharine Esty 31:39

7M ago31:39

31:39

Send us a Text Message. For some of us, turning 80 is right around the corner; for others, 80 might seem a lifetime away. No matter your age, listening to the stories of older women and the wisdom they’ve earned can be instructive and uplifting. I don’t know about you, but every time I read about someone who has lived beyond the current life expect…

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Bottom: Exposed 42:14

7M ago42:14

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Finally, a documentary about Bottom! A look at Bottom: Exposed - a fantastic retrospective of Bottom on UKTV channel Gold. The doc features contributions from load of people who worked on the sitcom, including Ade himself! We discuss the stories and facts unearthed by the programme, and how we came to pop up on it ourselves! The book "Talking Botto…

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Late Bloomer Living with Yvonne Marchese 30:41

7M ago30:41

30:41

Send us a Text Message. I believe in the power of stories, and Yvonne Marchese's story is a doozy. She is what she calls a "serial pivotal," person, a person who has changed course many times in her life. For many years, she was filled with frustration, anger, and even depression. The future held little promise. But when she was in her late 40s, sh…

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Friendships That No Longer Work & What To Do About Them with Jan Yager 29:05

8M ago29:05

29:05

Send us a Text Message. In the late 70s, Jan Yager was single and convinced she'd never find a life partner. So, she turned her attention, research, and writing to the importance of friendships and the many ways friends impact our lives. Studies show that a network of good friends makes our lives more satisfying and that, as we age, it is important…

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Life As An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet with Diana Place 24:44

8M ago24:44

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Send us a Text Message. One of the first questions I ask a guest is to describe her childhood. It never fails that the child they describe is in so many ways the older woman they’ve become, As either a Jesuit or Aristotle said, “Show me a child until he (she) is seven and I will show you the man (woman.)” Diana Place is the founder of the 333 Colle…

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Badass Women In The Workplace with Bonnie Marcus 24:51

9M ago24:51

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Send us a Text Message. If you read Bonnie Marcus' second book, Not Done Yet, and listen to her podcast, "Badass Women At Any Age," you'll discover a woman who knows her sh-- and isn't afraid to tell readers and listeners that she's pissed, real pissed, because older women in the workplace continue to be overlooked and passed over. Bonnie may have …

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Love After 50: How to Find It, Enjoy It, and Keep It with Francine Russo 29:16

9M ago29:16

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Send us a Text Message. Either you or someone you know is single for the first time in decades. Add to that the number of older adults, particularly women, who have been widowed, and you are in a tsunami of people 65+ who are looking for love. Author, journalist, and relationship expert Francine Russo knows more than most about the loss of a partne…

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Older Women In The Media w/ Susan Douglas, professor of Communication Studies, University of Michigan 29:54

10M ago29:54

29:54

Send us a Text Message. It's become a cliche: older women in the media are portrayed as mothers, grandmothers, washed-up lovers, mother-in-laws. Think of the invasive mother-in-law in "Everyone Loves Raymond." And the same goes for "Steinfeld." And then think of how men in their 60s, particularly in movies, are paired with women in their late 20s o…

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SuperAgers with Emily Rogalski, Director, SuperAgers Research Initiative 28:19

10M ago28:19

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Send us a Text Message. I’m a big fan of the AARP Bulletin and was particularly taken by a cover article titled Super Agers. I’d never heard that term before. Is a Super Ager someone whose appearance belies their age? Or is it someone who can do the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle in pencil? Or are we talking about something much bigger? Who…

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No Joke: Getting Older Can Be A Hoot with comedian, Diana Wilde 29:36

10M ago29:36

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Send us a Text Message. Diana was that bookish girl who sat in the front of the classroom and always had her homework done. A self-described latch-key kid with a lot of time on her hands, she loved to record bits of Disney and other cartoons in many different voices and then sit back and listen to herself. It’s no surprise that years later, she lan…

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Giving Oxygen to Your Wonderful, Untapped Self with Linda Rossetti 31:18

11M ago31:18

31:18

Send us a Text Message. We all have bumps in our lives ranging from not-so-major (Think: a fender bender or a lost credit card) to the big stuff, like divorce, the death of a loved one, or the loss of a job. The challenge is navigating life’s biggest changes and coming out stronger and happier on the other side. How the heck do we do that? Linda Ro…

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Slaying the Ageism Dragon with Janine Vanderburg 23:54

12M ago23:54

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Send us a Text Message. Janine Vanderburg is one of those women I’d want to be on my team. I don’t know if she can play pickleball, but I do know that her commitment to, as she says, “slaying the ageism dragon” is vital—some might say all-consuming. She does a lot of great stuff, but it is “Changing The Narrative,” the organization she founded in 2…

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The Joys of Intergenerational Friendships with Shannon Jarrott, Ph.D. 24:31

12M ago24:31

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Send us a Text Message. Shannon Jarrott’s grandmother never lived in the family’s home but played a big role in Shannon’s and, eventually, her younger brother’s lives. Her grandmother was there when she got off the school bus. She was there for the long, carefree summer days. She is, says Shannon, why she became a gerontologist and expert on interg…

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Kicking Stereotypes to the Curb with Ashton Applewhite 34:05

1y ago34:05

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Send us a Text Message. Ageism does its best to stereotype older women (and men) as invisible, unhappy, and dependent. The message is: "If you think life sucks now, just wait because the longer you live, the worse it's going to get." Yikes!But Ashton Applewhite, age advocate and author of "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism," shakes down …

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The Secrets, Wit, and Wisdom of Age with Filmmaker Sky Bergman 27:00

1y ago27:00

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Send us a Text Message. “Your decisions should be based on your curiosity, not your fear.” Are you curious why older people are the happiest demographic in the country? I know I am, which is why Sky Bergman, photographer, professor, and documentary filmmaker, is my guest in this not-to-be-missed episode. Sky’s first documentary, “Lives Well Lived,”…

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Why Menstrual Equity Matters with Celeste Mergens, Founder of Days For Girls 27:46

1y ago27:46

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Send us a Text Message. We’re so beyond periods. Hell, it’s menopause and post-menopause that we care about. And as for changing the world . . . well, we’ve got a lot on our minds that does not include young girls and their periods. Hold up. There’s a story here that reads like fiction. Millions of girls have no idea what is happening to their bodi…

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Perfection and Control: No Can Do with Joanne Greene 28:03

1y ago28:03

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Send us a Text Message. Joanne Greene was the take-charge mother, wife, professional who never saw a challenge she couldn't meet. Busy, busy. Constantly on the go. No time to take a breath and consider what was driving her to live her life at break-neck speed. And then a traumatic accident forced Joanne to give up total control and depend on others…

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The Fitness Gourmet with Patricia Greenberg 28:08

1y ago28:08

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Send us a Text Message. Patricia Greenberg was on a track to be a dentist. But her path changed when she took a home economics class in college and fell in love with dietetics and wellness. Since then, she has been a dietician, a chef, the owner of a vegetarian restaurant, and now a sought-after spokeswoman for taking care of ourselves from the ins…

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Overcoming Trauma and Embracing Love: A Journey with Judy Foreman 22:00

1y ago22:00

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Send us a Text Message. Judy Foreman is a survivor of physical and emotional abuse from both her mother and father. Her dad – she had to call him by his first name only—was an alcoholic, a bully, and the perpetrator of unending abuse until Judy left home for Wesley College. Her mother could not or would not express love and affection. Judy can’t re…

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Age Bias in Fashion with Jacynth Bassett, The Bias Cut 28:00

1+ y ago28:00

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Send us a Text Message. You might wonder what a 31-year-old woman in her thirties knows about fashion for older women. I had the same question. Who is Londoner Jacynth Bassett, and why, as a late twenty-something, did she leave her law studies behind to launch an online women’s clothing boutique—an all-inclusive boutique that has older women in min…

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Reimagining Retirement, Friendships, & A Lot More with Helen Hirsh Spence 27:54

1+ y ago27:54

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Send us a Text Message. “I'm too old to start a new career”“I shouldn’t exercise a lot because I can easily injure myself.”“Both of my parents died young, so I guess that’s my fate, too.”“I’d better give up driving now, even though my eyesight is good.”Sound familiar? Have you heard these gender myths bandied about, and maybe deepdown, you actually…

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Bridging the Pleasure Gap: A Deep Dive into Female Sexual Satisfaction with Dr. Laurie Mintz 28:41

1+ y ago28:41

28:41

Send us a Text Message. Listeners have asked for an episode about sex—how to have good sex, problems and solutions post-menopause, and how to talk to partners about what we need and how to get it. Laurie Mintz is a professor emeritus of human sexuality whose book, Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters—And How to Get has been praised as a …

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The Wonderful Assets to Getting Older with Social Gerontologist Jeanette Leardi 26:58

1+ y ago26:58

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Send us a Text Message. There is so much to unpack in my interview with Jeanette. Did you know that our brains improve with age? Hmm . . . . And did you know that the population is growing older, with a 50/50 chance that someone born today will live until she is 100? Why should we be “put out to pasture” when we’re 65: there is so much that older p…

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Talking to Gen Z about Older Women with Lia Kahan 14:41

1+ y ago14:41

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Send us a Text Message. What does a Gen Zer think about aging and older women? As it turns out, plenty. Young women in their twenties are focused on careers, potential partners, finances, and friendships--just as it should be. But they are burdened with the expectations of our youth-obsessed culture, in many ways, just as older women are. I hope yo…

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Love, Sex, and Thinking Outside the Box with Vicki Larson 31:30

1+ y ago31:30

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Send us a Text Message. In her new book, Not Too Old For That: How Women Are Changing the Story of Aging, Vicki Larson adds her voice to the growing conversation of older women taking control of the narrative. Larson, 66, tackles topics like online dating, sex, and changing living arrangements for older women who value their independence. She champ…

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Peter Richardson interview - The Comic Strip Presents... 58:34

1+ y ago58:34

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Our guest for this very special episode is a titan of entertainment and one of the key figures in the rise of alternative comedy in the UK. He's an actor, director, writer and comedian who created The Comic Strip and is the man behind The Comic Strip Presents... series of shows and films that currently total 5 films and 42 episodes including Bad Ne…

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How to Navigate Messy Mid-Life with Ann Douglas 26:03

1+ y ago26:03

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Send us a Text Message. Are you a woman in mid-life? Are you dealing for the first time with feeling invisible? Are you trying to beat the clock of aging? Do you look toward the experiences and wisdom of older women to help show the way? Join Ann Douglas, author of “Navigating the Messy Middle: A Fiercely Honest and Wildly Encouraging Guide for Mid…

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NextTribe: Women Aging Boldly with Jeannie Ralston 21:39

1+ y ago21:39

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Send us a Text Message. NextTtribe is an online magazine for women 50+ that has expanded into a source for women-only trips to fabulous places like Paris and the Scottish Isles. The bonds between women, especially as we age, are cemented in these trips. Listen to Jeannie and two other women who have traveled together as they talk about their trips …

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How to Reboot Your Life After 50 with Margaret Crane and Barbara Ballinger 26:27

1+ y ago26:27

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Send us a Text Message. The authors of Not Dead Yet: Rebooting Your Life After 50 and Suddenly Single After 50, share their stories about divorce, death, dating, friendship, and much more. Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane have been friends for decades, drawn together by their love of writing and the shared life experiences of older women. Both …

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Grandmothers for Reproductive Rights (GRR) 20:41

1+ y ago20:41

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Send us a Text Message. Yep, that’s right: a national organization of grandmothers who have organizedand joined the fight for affordable and available abortions and reproductive care.Two members share their emotional stories of having had an abortion before thepassage of Roe v Wade. And here we are again. There is much to learn from thesewomen.…

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Mindful Women 50+ with Lucinda Sykes, Retired MD 38:47

1+ y ago38:47

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Send us a Text Message. Back by popular demand, retired physician and sleep specialist, Lucinda Sykestakes listeners on a mindfulness journey. She shares her many decades-longmindfulness practices and how being mindful helps boost optimism,perseverance, and shared wisdom.

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Reinventing Your Life After Retirement and Following Your Dreams with Melissa Davey, Documentary Filmmaker 28:21

1+ y ago28:21

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Send us a Text Message. It's never too late to follow your dreams after retirement. Melissa Daveyretired at 65 to follow her dream of becoming a documentaryfilmmaker. “Beyond Sixty” is a feature-length film about women over 60 thatshowcases women’s experiences and continued relevance as they age.Ten women between the ages of 63 and 86 share their s…

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How to Declutter & Organize Your Life with Regina Lark, PhD 24:01

1+ y ago24:01

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Send us a Text Message. Join professional organizer Dr. Regina Lark as she discusses the connectionbetween the clutter in your head and the clutter under your bed. Lark offers an insightful, humorous, and mindful way of looking at the chaos of clutter andexplains why some of us can keep a clear path while others can’t get organized,no matter how ha…

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Kicking Ageism to the Curb with Ashton Applewhite 33:29

2y ago33:29

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Send us a Text Message. Ageism does its best to stereotype older women (and men) as invisible, unhappy, and dependent. The message is: "If you think it sucks now, just wait because the longer you live, the worse it's going to get."Listen to Ashton Applewhite, age advocate and author of "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism," as she shakes d…

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Self-Care From the Inside Out with Nancy Colier 28:37

2y ago28:37

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Send us a Text Message. Do you tend to meet others’ needs at your own expense? Are you a people-pleaser who worries about being likable at all costs? Psychotherapist, interfaith minister, and the author of The Emotionally Exhausted Woman, Nancy Colier talks about how women are conditioned to believe that we should do it all and be all to everyone e…

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How to Cope With Loss and Grief with Edy Nathan 25:41

2y ago25:41

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Send us a Text Message. Edy Nathan is an author, certified sex therapist, blogger, and motivational speaker. Edy shares her experiences with loss and trauma and the healing process—a process that is not about forgetting but about remembering more peacefully. Edy encourages us to face our grief head-on, to “dance” with it, and to recognize that grie…

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