Best Shelby Olson Podcasts (2024)

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Reflections On Being Jewish Now with Authors Zibby Owens, Dara Levan and Joanna Rakoff 45:49

10h ago45:49

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After the attacks of October 7, 2023, Zibby Owens, the bestselling author, podcaster, publisher, and book influencer reached out to Jewish writers and advocates and asked them to contribute essays to an anthology, “On Being Jewish Now.” In the essay collection, 75 writers share heartfelt reflections that reveal the Jewish experience across a range …

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Create What's Next with a Relentless Focus on What Lights You Up with Cate Luzio of Luminary 43:44

2d ago43:44

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Cate Luzio pivoted a 20- year investment banking career in midlife to launch Luminary—a global professional education and networking platform for women and allies through all phases of their career journey. We explore what it takes to build a business, thrive in our careers, and elevate personal leadership. We also dive into one of Cate’s biggest p…

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Vaginal Estrogen + The Fight to Remove Misleading FDA Warnings on Life-Saving Local Estrogen Products 23:00

9d ago23:00

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Do you use vaginal estrogen? Recommended by top menopause specialists, backed by multiple studies, vaginal estrogen is proven to work to prevent or treat the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). GSM is incredibly common and includes bladder leaks, vaginal dryness, painful sex, and frequent UTIs, which can be deadly as we age. But many women a…

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Time To Talk About How You Really Feel with Burnout Pro Dr. Jessi Gold 51:27

16d ago51:27

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For Dr. Jessi Gold, everything was absolutely fine—until it suddenly wasn’t. As a practicing psychiatrist and assistant professor, Dr. Gold was used to being constantly busy. Dr. Gold’s always-on, never say no approach to caregiving led to extreme burnout and the need to seek treatment for her own mental health. Now, Dr. Gold is out with a brand ne…

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Ep. 5 Emily | Confidence, a couples session, & connections with a good friend! 1:10:22

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Send us a text Summary: In this episode, Tonya sits down with Emily to discuss her transformative experiences with boudoir photography and life's transitions. They reflect on the different sessions they've had, the creative locations and outfits they chose, and how the sessions impacted her body image and self-confidence and her husband. Tonya shar…

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Journalist Tamsen Fadel Talks Menopause, Epic Hot Flashes and Shares a BTS of Her New Film “The M Factor” 33:56

23d ago33:56

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An epic on-camera hot flash gave TV journalist Tamsen Fadel a crash course on menopause and how little most women know about navigating this seismic transition. Now the Emmy-winning journalist has teamed up to produce a first of its-kind documentary PBS-film on menopause—The M Factor. Tamsen returns to A Certain Age to share her menopause story and…

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Still Struggling to Sleep? Sleep Doc Dr. Shelby Harris Has Proven Ideas for Better Zzzs 36:26

1M ago36:26

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Still struggling to sleep? Grab your comfiest Pjs, break put that eye mask! Sleep pro Dr. Shelby Harris has ideas to help you hit the pillow and get better, more consistent Zzzs. Make tonight the night you start to clock restorative, restful sleep. We explore insomnia, why we can’t fall asleep OR stay asleep, evidence-based treatments to clock bett…

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Bonus Episode: Chip Conley on the Upside of Aging and Learning to Love Midlife 52:04

1M ago52:04

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Mixed feelings about midlife? Do not miss this jolt of inspiration from midlife OG and NYT bestselling author Chip Conley. In this A Certain Age bonus episode, we explore Chip’s latest book, “Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Life Gets Better with Age,” an optimistic blueprint for making your 40s to 70s the best decades of your life. Drawing on …

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Mixed Feelings About Your Empty Nest? Author Karla Olson Shares Ideas to Thrive as Your Kids Fly the Coop 45:46

2M ago45:46

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Does the phrase “empty nest” conjure feelings of freedom or sadness? Millions of parents struggle with mixed emotions as their children head to college and the real world. If a fast-approaching empty nest has you wondering—what’s next for me?— this week’s show has answers. Host Katie Fogarty connects with author Karla Olson, who shares lessons and …

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What’s the Deal with Testosterone Therapy? And How Does It Impact Libido, Energy and Overall Health? 47:20

2M ago47:20

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Testosterone therapy is suddenly all over the news (again) as actress Kate Winslet shares how it turbocharged her sex life. In today’s show, host Katie Fogarty does a deep dive into testosterone and testosterone therapy with board-certified OB/GYN and leading menopause and sexual health expert Dr. Maria Sophocles. We cover the misunderstood role of…

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Ep.4 Bianca | Nothing beats your first time. 48:15

2M ago48:15

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Send us a text The conversation between Tonya and Bianca revolves around their boudoir photography sessions and their journey together as friends and clients. They discuss various sessions they have done, including beach shoots, car shoots, and studio shoots. Bianca shares her initial fears and insecurities before her first session and how she grad…

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Understanding Midlife Weight Gain, Obesity and Buzzy Weight Loss Drugs with Endocrinologist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen 44:51

2M ago44:51

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Today, we do a deep dive into midlife weight gain and the impact of fluctuating hormones on body composition and health with triple board-certified physician and obesity expert Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen. Dr. Salas-Whalen walks us through the “perfect storm” that links roller coaster midlife hormones to weight gain, gives us a primer on popular weight-…

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A Certain Age Turns Four! A Birthday Show with Katie Fogarty and a Special Co-Host 55:59

3M ago55:59

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Wait, what? A Certain Age is four! How in the world is that possible? Join us as Katie turns over the podcast mic to special co-host author Laura Belgray to celebrate four years of podcasting and aging out loud. Grab a coffee, get some wine—we are chatting all things aging, plastic surgery, coloring your hair, the magic of being a late-blooming “ma…

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Bonus Episode: Annabel Monaghan Gives Swoony Beach Books a Midlife Makeover with “Summer Romance” 45:22

3M ago45:22

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Need a summer escape? Grab your sunblock and pull up a beach chair for our chat with bestselling author Annabel Monaghan. We're diving into her latest rom-com, “Summer Romance,” which follows Ali Morris, a professional organizer whose life is anything but organized. Smart, bingeable, and laugh-out-loud funny, “Summer Romance” is a refreshingly cold…

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Entrepreneur Carrie Kerpen Built an 8-Figure Business Being Likeable. Now, She Wants to Put More Money in the Hands of More Women 38:58

3M ago38:58

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Have you ever dreamed of starting and selling a business? Entrepreneur Carrie Kerpen co-founded the agency Likeable, sold that business for 8-figures, and now teaches women founders how to successfully sell their businesses and bank as much cash as possible. We explore Carrie’s improbable, one-of-a-kind business origin story (seriously, do not miss…

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Navigating Modern, Meaningful Caregiving with Dr. Allison Applebaum 58:52

3M ago58:52

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Getting to midlife means the people we love are aging too. Caregiving for aging parents (or loved ones tackling major illnesses) can take a toll on your physical and mental health, career, and personal life. In this week's episode, Katie delves into the complexities of caregiving with renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Allison Applebaum, author of …

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Bonus Episode: Catherine Newman Cracks Open Her Instant NYT Bestseller Sandwich 50:44

3M ago50:44

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A special bonus episode: Hear the debut episode of our brand new sister podcast, The Midlife Book Club. Listen in as author Catherine Newman brings us to Cape Cod's salty, sandy shores to crack open her instant New York Times bestseller "Sandwich." The book unspools over a weeklong family vacation as the main character, Rocky, navigates memories, m…

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Brighten and Hydrate Your Midlife Skin with Lorrie King of Caire Beauty 39:16

3M ago39:16

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Is the hormonal roller coaster of midlife taking a toll on your skin? As estrogen exists, collagen declines, and we wind up with thinning skin, loss of elasticity, dark circles, and dullness. Want new tools to brighten, nourish, and hydrate your skin? Katie and Lorrie King, a co-founder of Caire Beauty, dive into serums, hyaluronic acid, peptides, …

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ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka 54:00

4M ago54:00

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn't just a childhood condition. Diagnoses for adult women are surging, yet many struggle for years undiagnosed. Today, we're diving deep into ADHD with Tracy Otsuka, a certified ADHD coach and author of “ADHD for Smart Ass Women: How to Fall in Love with Your Neurodivergent Brain,” whose wildly popu…

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Thriving with Chronic Illness with Nitika Chopra of Chronicon 48:18

4M ago48:18

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Imagine living with chronic pain for years, feeling isolated. That's the reality for millions. Wellness thought leader and chronic illness advocate Nitika Chopra knows this reality all too well—she has had a chronic condition for most of her life, battling pain, depression, and years of being confined to her bed in her early 20s. Now, at 43, she ru…

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Ep.3 Sara | Creating a Safe Space for Body Acceptance and Communication 1:36:28

4M ago1:36:28

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Send us a text Summary The conversation between Tonya and Sara revolves around their experiences with boudoir photography sessions. They discuss the different sessions they have done together, including commercial shoots, birthday shoots, duo shoots, and themed shoots. They also talk about the evolution of their self-perception and body image throu…

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Modern Friendships and How to Make a New Old Friend with Anna Goldfarb 51:22

4M ago51:22

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We have hundreds of friends on Facebook and the power to contact our besties with the swipe of a smartphone, yet we live in a loneliness epidemic. If you want tools for making and nurturing friendships, on today’s show, Katie interviews journalist and author Anna Goldfarb about findings from her new book Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most V…

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The Untold Story of Women in Cocktails + Perfect Summer Drink Recipes with Nicola Nice of The Cocktail Parlor 52:53

4M ago52:53

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If you like uncorking the perfect drink or learning the hidden stories of women too often written out of history, this week’s show is for you. Meet Dr. Nicola Nice, sociologist, spirits entrepreneur, and author of The Cocktail Parlor: How Women Brought The Cocktail Home. Nicola shakes up and sets straight the (overwhelmingly male) record of drinks …

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Ep.2 Indira | Branding to Boudoir 27:48

5M ago27:48

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Send us a text In our latest episode, we chat with the incredible Indira about photography, exploring various themes and the magic of genuine connections. We reminisce about her recent photo shoot, discuss the challenge of choosing a podcast name, and celebrate the success of a recent local event she leads event. Indira shares her insights on the e…

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Ex-Banker Rowena Scherer Cooks Up a Second Act as a Cookbook Author + Culinary Entrepreneur 36:47

5M ago36:47

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Investment banker Rowena Scherer woke up one day and asked herself—do I really want to be a banker for the rest of my life? What came next was a foray into culinary entrepreneurship, a line of award-winning cooking kits for kids, and eventually a kids’ cookbook, “A Taste of the World: Celebrating Global Flavors.” On today’s show, Rowena shares how …

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What’s Your Pleasure? Bridging the Midlife Bedroom Gap with Dr. Maria Sophocles 48:50

5M ago48:50

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Want a better sex life? Sexual health expert Dr. Maria Sophocles helps us amp up our orgasms and sex life with ideas for closing the “midlife bedroom gap” and managing what can get in the way of pleasure—think painful sex, low and mismatched libido, and vaginas that have morphed from “Nordstrom to Ikea” in midlife. We cover actionable ideas to boos…

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Ep1. Shelby | A friend from day one 27:24

5M ago27:24

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Send us a text In this conversation, Tonya and Shelby discuss their experiences with boudoir photography and their friendship. They talk about the different sessions they have done together and the growth and confidence they have gained through the process. They also discuss future shoot ideas and the importance of embracing oneself in boudoir phot…

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Introduction: Taking Up Space Together 4:51

5M ago4:51

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Send us a text Summary The Take Up Some Damn Space podcast is hosted by Tonya Olson, a boudoir photographer. The podcast celebrates the journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and unapologetic self-expression. Each episode explores topics like self-confidence, personal growth, and body positivity. The podcast is for anyone who has ever admired a se…

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Want to Age Better? Serial Marathoner Barbara Hannah Grufferman Shares Running, Mobility + Bone Health Strategies for Every Fitness Level 50:24

5M ago50:24

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Barbara Hannah Grufferman ran her first marathon at 50. At 67, she’s training for her 18th. In this episode, Barbara shares how she went from being the kid who hated gym class to a serial marathoner and healthy aging advocate, podcaster, and author. Barbara breaks down the run-walk-run program that took her from newbie runner to the finish line of …

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The Power of Play and Ideas for Summer Fun to Boost Joy, Health + Relationships with Laura Haver 38:37

5M ago38:37

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Want to inject more play and playfulness into your busy, jampacked lives and schedules? Meet Laura Haver, a play advocate, author, speaker, life coach, mom, and former pro athlete who believes play is for everyone at ANY age. Laura is the author of Play Together: Games & Activities for the Whole Family to Boost Creativity, Connection & Mindfulness …

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Live Fully, Age Well + Jump Feet First into Midlife Entrepreneurship with Michelle Jacobs of Womaness 38:30

6M ago38:30

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Forget anti-aging. Menopause care brand Womaness has a thoroughly modern mantra: Experience Required. Preach! On this episode, Katie connects with Womaness co-founder Michelle Jacobs to learn how she and her co-founder Sally Mueller jumped feet first into entrepreneurship to launch a wellness and personal care brand for women demanding a modern tak…

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Straight Talk on HRT and the Science Behind the Latest Menopause Headlines with Dr. Jessica Shepherd 40:33

6M ago40:33

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Get a straight-talk, science-backed look behind the latest buzzy menopause headlines on a new study that finds that the overall health benefits of HRT outweigh the risks. What does this new study mean for you? This week on the podcast, leading women’s health expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd (you know her from GMA and The Today Show) unpacks the headline…

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Melt Stress with a Simple Mindfulness Practice that Sticks (Yes, Really!) from Author Deborah Huber 34:59

6M ago34:59

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Have you tried and failed to make a mindfulness habit stick? Many of us are attracted to the benefits of mindfulness—stress-busting, a sense of calm and centeredness, and a sharper awareness of wonder. But making the practice stick? Tricky. In this episode, we explore a simple daily mindfulness practice that anyone can begin using immediately to ac…

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What to Do Today to Boost Tomorrow’s Bone Health, Reduce Fractures + Prevent Osteoporosis with Rebekah Rotstein 46:59

7M ago46:59

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Here’s some bone health straight talk: Bone health doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does require your attention and focus if you want to avoid aches and pains, fractures and biggies like osteopenia, osteoporosis, and related conditions like sarcopenia. Bone health and movement pro Rebekah Rotestin walks us through the pillars of a bone health…

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Deesha Dyer on Being White House Social Secretary and Why Self-Love and Confidence Are Sometimes Late to the Party 43:36

7M ago43:36

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At 31, Deesha Dyer interned in the White House as a community college student. Four years later, she was White House Social Secretary. In today’s show, Deesha shares her unlikely career story and her brand-new memoir, Undiplomatic, a deeply personal narrative about combating self-doubt while being on top of the world. We get into the evolution of c…

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Grown Woman Talk on Getting and Staying Healthy at Midlife and Beyond with Dr. Sharon Malone 49:45

7M ago49:45

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Get in the driver’s seat of your midlife health with supportive straight talk from one of Michelle Obama’s favorite doctors, Dr. Sharon Malone. A nationally known expert on women’s health, Dr. Malone is the author of the new book Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy. Here’s a wake-up call: The changing shape of the US healthc…

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How to Be Visible (And the Power of Raising Your Voice) with Photographer Kate T. Parker 40:56

7M ago40:56

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Meet photographer Kate T. Parker. You may have already slowed your Instagram scroll to see her captivating depictions of girls and women as fierce competitors, athletes, and vibrant, powerful, joyous beings. You may know her best-selling books, “Strong Is the New Pretty” and “Play Like A Girl.” Now, Kate is back with her latest book, “Force of Natu…

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No, Really: A Doctor Who Gets Midlife Health Care Should Be Easier to Find (and Affordable). Joanna Strober of Midi Health Bets on Telehealth to Deliver Quality Care 41:03

7M ago41:03

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Like so many women in the swirl of perimenopause, health care founder and venture capitalist Joanna Strober found herself in midlife, suffering the fallout from fluctuating hormones and repeatedly misdiagnosed. What came next was Midi Health, a virtual care company for women 40+, offering high-quality medical care to women in perimenopause and meno…

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How to be Happier, Calmer, Wiser + More Connected to Everyone You Love with Dr. Jenny Woo 47:15

8M ago47:15

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Want to be happier, calmer, wiser? Do you long to feel more deeply connected to your children, parents, and partner? On this week’s show, Dr. Jenny Woo shares how she channeled a young immigrant’s desire for a sense of belonging and identity into a booming company offering 11 EQ-focused card games that she developed at the world-famous Harvard Inno…

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Women Deserve a 'Menopause Moonshot' and Why Women’s Health is the Public Priority of Our Gen-X Lifetime with Lawyer Jennifer Weiss-Wolf 48:29

8M ago48:29

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The midlife wake-up call. Yes, it's 2024—but menopause care is still not considered essential health care. But we are at a tipping point, and the clarion call for a “menopause moonshot” is on. Lawyer, activist, and menstruation activist Jennifer Weiss-Wolf is calling for a bold U.S. public policy agenda to bring a two-pronged approach to tackling m…

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How to Sleep Better Tonight (and Every Night) with Morgan Adams 37:04

8M ago37:04

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Up all night tossing and turning? Tired and groggy when the alarm rings? Double-certified holistic sleep coach Morgan Adams knows what it’s like to struggle with sleep. A former insomniac who used prescription sleeping pills for years, Morgan finally got sleep down to a science. Now, she is helping other women get the consistent, high-quality sleep…

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How To Be Old, Bold and Fully Yourself with Accidental Icon's Lyn Slater 36:04

8M ago36:04

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Lyn Slater amassed nearly 1 million followers on Instagram and built a career as a highly paid fashion influencer known as the Accidental Icon, but it made her miserable. On this week’s show, Lyn walks us through her memoir “How to Be Old,” which explores how the former social worker and professor became a front-row fixture at fashion shows and the…

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Aging Out Loud with Maryjane Fahey of Glorious Broads 35:08

9M ago35:08

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Love a woman who is aging out loud? Come hang out with Maryjane Fahey, the creative force behind the viral social media account Glorious Broads. We dive into why no one wants to be 20 anymore, the glory of independence, reinvention, speaking one’s mind and great sex after 60. Plus, the hard work of self-love and why we need to put the work in to ma…

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What to Expect as You Age with Geriatrician Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, Author of “Honest Aging” 34:55

9M ago34:55

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Are you hellbent on living your later years with health, vitality, and joy? Want straight-talking, anti-anti-aging information on thriving as you age? If so, please meet Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, author of “Honest Aging: An Insider’s Guide to the Second Half of Life.” We dive into evidence-based recommendations for navigating the natural changes that im…

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Unpacking Sex, Power & Identity: NYT-Recommended Novelist Daisy Alpert Florin on the Winding Road to Adulthood 40:53

9M ago40:53

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Calling all book lovers…Meet Daisy Alpert Florin, author of the debut novel and NYT editor’s pick My Last Innocent Year, a propulsive, evocative, coming-of-age story exploring sex, power, identity, and burgeoning adulthood through the lens of a sexual assault at an elite college. We dive into the incandescence and uncertainty of youth, the long and…

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Unlock Natural Relief for Menopause with Ayurveda, Plants + Alternative Modalities with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz 42:06

9M ago42:06

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Hot flashes, mood swings, restless sleep... sound familiar? Join us as we explore natural solutions and plant-based wellness with renowned menopause expert Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, author of "The Menopause Bootcamp." Discover how Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and even herbal teas can work hand-in-hand with traditional medicine to help you manage sym…

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Navigate the Bewildering World of Caregiving with Kitty Eisele, Host of 24/7 42:43

10M ago42:43

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Are you a first-time caregiver? Worried caregiving for a parent might be in your future? This week’s show offers a compass for navigating the bewildering, uncharted waters of caregiving for elderly parents. Our sherpa and guide is Kitty Eisele, an award-winning NPR journalist and host of 24/7: A Podcast About Caregiving. Kitty was thrust into a cen…

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Embrace Your Fear, Win at Career + Life: Farnoosh Torabi on Building Midlife + Financial Resilience 48:31

10M ago48:31

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What if the key to becoming more self-reliant and financially resilient in midlife starts with something as counterintuitive as embracing fear? Journalist and finance pro Farnoosh Torabi invites us to throw our arms around fear to unlock growth and resiliency in midlife. Farnoosh walks us through nine common fears and how they can catapult growth i…

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Eat Smarter with Dr. Annie Fenn of The Brain Health Kitchen 44:42

10M ago44:42

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Upgrade your brain health one bite, snack, and meal at a time with science-backed, brain-friendly eating ideas from Dr. Annie Fenn, a physician, chef, and the author of “The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Food.” Learn the top ten brain-smart foods to make your brain younger, sharper, and healthier. Concerned about your cogniti…

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Ditch Back Pain, Stretch Away Stiffness + Unlock Midlife Mobility with Fitness Pro Meghan Dahlman 45:45

10M ago45:45

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Want to make 2024 the year you ditch pain, stretch away stiffness, and unlock midlife mobility? Jumpstart true functional fitness and create pain-free mobility with simple, doable (yes, really!) ideas from fitness pro and personal trainer Meghan Dahlman. Think delicious stretches, back-to-basics strength exercises, and a healthy dose of body confid…

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