Best Women Beyond A Certain Age Podcasts (2024)

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

1h 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

7d 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

11d 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

20d 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

29d 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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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Say Goodbye to UTIs + Painful Sex. Plus, the 411 on Testosterone Therapy with Dr. Rachel Rubin 46:03

4M ago46:03

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We are ending 2023 with a bang! Close out the year by saying goodbye to things that no longer serve you—maddening UTIs, painful sex, itching, burning, urinary urgency and more. Top urologist and sexual wellness expert Dr. Rachel Rubin walks us through the life-changing magic of vaginal estrogen and gives us the 411 on testosterone therapy. We talk …

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2024 Money Savings Tips + Last-Minute Holiday Gifts to Delight from Trae Bodge 40:36

5M ago40:36

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Running out of gifting ideas? Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge wraps up gifts that sparkle, delight, and bloom during the holidays and beyond. Plus, money-saving apps, websites, and strategies that can save (and earn) you money all 2024 long. Trae shares the deals and steals coming in January 2024, hacks, and online shopping tools she uses to save …

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Making It Through Your To-Do List But Still Feeling Miserable? You May Have High Functioning Depression, Says Dr. Judith Joseph 49:53

5M ago49:53

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Are you experiencing stress, overwhelm, chronic worry? Are you making it through your to-do list but still feeling miserable? You may have high-functioning depression, says psychiatrist Dr. Judith Joseph. Midlife mental health issues can run a gamut – ranging from the blahs to feelings of overwhelm, from anxiety to debilitating depressive disorders…

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Aging Gratefully with Pro-Age Advocate Margaret Osler of Aging is Amazing 44:55

5M ago44:55

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Thanksgiving is upon us, the holidays beckon. Yet we are in a time when the world feels increasingly fraught. Recalibrate your joie de vivre with the warm and wise Margaret Osler of the social media account Aging is Amazing. Margaret uses her account to focus on the small wonders and beauty of daily life, share supportive affirmations, and celebrat…

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Sexual Health, Painful Sex, and Wellness Tech with HerMD Founder Dr. Somi Javaid 39:33

6M ago39:33

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Temperature check! A healthy sex life is a crucial barometer for your overall health. If you are experiencing painful sex, pelvic floor issues, lack of lubrication and arousal, and biggies like vaginismus, lichen sclerosis, and bladder leaks, stop what you’re doing and listen to today’s show. Women’s sexual health pioneer and founder of HerMD, Dr. …

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Build Your Creativity Capacity with Leadership Expert + Creativity Strategist Natalie Nixon 43:15

6M ago43:15

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Time to stop thinking of creativity as fixed or finite. Midlife is exactly the right time to build your creativity capacity and inject more wonder and audacious dreaming into your personal and professional life, says author and C-suite creative strategist Natalie Nixon. Natalie shares ideas to design our days for curiosity and champions the idea of…

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Friendships for Grownups: How to Make, Keep, and Release Friendships in Midlife with Author Laura Tremaine 47:05

6M ago47:05

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Ready to navigate midlife with the right people by your side? Want to develop and nurture friendships that offer connection, solidarity, joy, and fun? Author Laura Tremaine helps us decode friendships for grownups with thoughtful prompts from her latest book, “The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs.” We get into how to find and make new fri…

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Why Do Women Go Through Menopause and Not Men? Evolutionary Geneticist Deena Emera Unravels this Mystery and More in the History of the Female Body 40:44

6M ago40:44

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Why do women go through menopause and not men? What is the purpose of the female orgasm? How have breasts, menstruation, pregnancy, and the female form evolved throughout human history? Dr. Deena Emera—an evolutionary geneticist and author of A Brief History of the Female Body, helps us unravel these fascinating mysteries and more. We also explore …

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How Heavy Lifting Builds Midlife Strength and Mental Resiliency with Endurance Athlete and Strongman Competitor Alyssa Ages 38:57

7M ago38:57

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Meet Alyssa Ages, journalist, endurance athlete, and strongman competitor—she can pull a 50-ton truck more than 20 feet using only her body. Alyssa shares fascinating insight into the science and psychology of why pushing our physical limits not only builds strength but can also soothe our spirits and minds. We dive into her debut book, “Secrets of…

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How to Brighten, Firm and Hydrate for Glowy Midlife Skin with Dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu 29:01

7M ago29:01

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The glow show! Cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu helps us up our glow with tips for tackling sunspots, fine lines and wrinkles, plus, which skin care procedures and products are worth your time and money. Bonus! Dr. Wu, the author of the book, “Feed Your Face: Younger, Smoother Skin and a Beautiful Body in 28 Delicious Days,” helps us stock our…

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How to Build a Core Wardrobe + Refine Your Style with NYC Stylist Alison Bruhn 38:46

7M ago38:46

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Ready to (finally) open your closet and find clothes you love and feel great in—every time? Want to build a core wardrobe that works for you, not against you? Please meet NYC stylist Alison Bruhn, who shares ideas for curating your closet and being fierce and fashionable at any and every age. We get into fall’s hottest color, shoes that let you loo…

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You Aren’t Crazy. Menopause Causes Aches, Joint Pain, and Impacts Your Musculoskeletal Health with Dr. Vonda Wright 45:24

7M ago45:24

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Nope, you aren’t imagining it! Menopause causes musculoskeletal symptoms in a whopping 80% of people. When estrogen walks out the door, many women suffer from joint pain, pins and needles, muscle pain, and biggies like osteoporosis and arthralgia, which is total body and joint pain. On this week’s show, top sports doc, orthopedic surgeon, and women…

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Declutter Your Home + Headspace with Home Organizing Pro Shira Gill 38:29

8M ago38:29

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What if we can live a bigger, better life with less stuff? On this week’s show, home organizing pro Shira Gill shares tools, hacks, and strategies to clear the clutter from your home life and mind. Shira is the author of the NYT-bestseller “Minimalista,” her latest book “Organized Living,” offers inspiration and insider tips from the homes of 25 or…

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Joyful Aging and How to Make Midlife a “Radiant Rebellion” with Author Karen Walrond 38:19

8M ago38:19

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What if aging could be joyful? What if we viewed more candles on the cake as something to aspire to and embrace? Author Karen Walrond approached a milestone year with excitement, not fear, and thought, what if we could forge a radiant rebellion against the idea of aging as a season of decline? What came next was a book and a call-to-arms for a radi…

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Upgrade Your Spice Rack to Live Longer + Boost Vitality with Dr. Melina Jampolis (Plus, the 411 on Collagen) 43:56

8M ago43:56

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Beauties—You may be sleeping on one of the easiest (and most delicious ways) to upgrade your midlife health. Time to get serious about your spice and herb intake—and add years to your life, improve your overall wellness, and fight age accelerators and disease. On this week’s show, Dr. Melina Jampolis, a board-certified physician nutrition specialis…

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All Things Midlife Fun, Fabulous, and Weird AF as A Certain Age Celebrates a Third Birthday 47:52

8M ago47:52

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A Certain Age celebrates a third birthday! A special co-host joins host Katie Fogarty to dish on all things midlife and aging—the fun, the fabulous, the weird AF—and what’s next for A Certain Age. We cover how the midlife and menopause landscape is shifting in pop culture, lessons from the show, and why midlife agency starts with information. Plus,…

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Super Bloom Author Megan Tady on the Eight-Year Journey to Overnight Success 40:16

9M ago40:16

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Debut novelist Megan Tady schools us on love, loss, hard conversations, and the wild, wonderful phenomena of Super Blooms – wildflowers with seeds that lie dormant for years only to blossom unexpectedly when conditions are exactly right. We dive into her rom-com novel, “Super Bloom,” and cover late blooming, the highs and lows of female friendship,…

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Radical Self-Love at Any Age, Weight or Circumstance with Body-Inclusive Personal Growth Trailblazer Sarah Sapora 52:47

9M ago52:47

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Ready to jettison the weight of other people’s expectations, stop chasing the modern Holy Grail of endless personal *optimization*, address your sh*T (whaaaatever it is), and live a self-loving life? Please meet Sarah Sapora, a body-inclusive personal growth trailblazer and inspirational speaker who is about to radically change your life with the i…

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Secrets to Great Midlife Sex with Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith, Author of ‘Sexually Woke’ 52:38

9M ago52:38

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Want great midlife sex? Or do you think low libido and a lackluster sex life are simply a natural part of aging? Meet Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith, who is about to blow your mind with three simple, doable secrets to great sex at 40, 50, 60 and beyond. If your sex life and libido need a jumpstart, if you are in a new relationship, or crave a more connec…

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Why Fascia Training Holds the Key to Midlife Mobility, Active Aging and Pain-Free Longevity with Anna Rahe of GST Body 48:33

9M ago48:33

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Beauties – are you stiff, stressed out, experiencing twinges, or even acute pain? Time to show your fascia some TLC. Movement and bodywork pro Anna Rahe, founder of GST Body, walks us through an often-overlooked aspect of midlife mobility and overall health—our fascia network. Fascia is the connective tissue that forms the webbing of the body, hold…

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All Things Vaginal Estrogen (And Why to Stop Freaking Out About Health Care Worries) with Dr. Shieva Ghofrany 52:11

10M ago52:11

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Getting to midlife means facing the fact that health and wellness changes, challenges, and even *gasp* disease are coming your way, like it or not. OB/GYN Dr. Shieva Ghofrany helps us manage our mindset around midlife must-dos—mammograms, colonoscopies, Pap smears, menopause management—and advocates trading fear for “intentional anxiety”—where we t…

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Sunkissed Summer Looks and the Beauty of Upcycling with Hilary de Roy of Sustainable Fashion Brand Royal Native 34:19

10M ago34:19

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Pull up your beach chair! Pop on your shades. Meet Hilary Star de Roy of sustainable fashion brand Royal Native, a line of sunkissed beach chic apparel and accessories made from vintage textiles including beach towels. We dive into the beauty of upcycling, midlife entrepreneurship, and learn how Hilary grew the Royal Native collection from a pair o…

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Laura Cathcart Robbins on Addiction, Life in Hiding and the Freedom of Midlife Recovery 43:00

10M ago43:00

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Does getting to midlife allow us to quit the things that no longer serve us? After years of hiding her addiction from everyone, Laura Cathcart Robbins was ready to leave her Hollywood power marriage and confront her secret pill addiction. In her propulsive, vivid memoir, Stash: My Life in Hiding, Laura invites us on her journey to sobriety, self-lo…

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Midlife Female Hair Loss is a Real Thing. Dr. Mary Wendel Has Ideas to Prevent and Reverse Age-Related Hair Loss 42:31

10M ago42:31

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Nope, you aren’t imagining it. Thinning ponytails, widening parts, excessive shedding, more visible scalp, even patches of total hair loss—aging and menopause can do a number on your hair. Meet Dr. Mary Wendel, an expert in female hair loss and the founder of Medi Tresse, which offers hair loss prevention and treatment for women of all ages. We get…

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The Chemistry of Joy + How to Achieve Emotional Wholeness with Tanmeet Sethi, MD 41:37

11M ago41:37

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Midlife is a time of life that reveals new truths and can sound a clarion call for transformation. In today’s show, integrative physician and social justice activist Tanmeet Sethi, MD, invites us to see joy as an innate human right accessible to all regardless of our financial status, race, gender, or circumstances. In her new book, “Joy is My Just…

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Author Laura Belgray of “Tough Titties” on Late-Bloomers, Loser Superpowers and Why Midlife is the Time to Be Flawsome 47:22

11M ago47:22

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Award-winning TV writer and author Laura Belgray walks us through her debut book, “Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You’re the F-ing Worst”—a hilarious permission slip for living life on your own terms. We cover the joys of being a late-bloomer versus peaking in high school, non-linear careers, loser superpowers, and why midlife is the …

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Getting to Midlife Means You Have a Lot to Say. Public Speaking Coach Casey Erin Clark Helps Us Find Our Words + Wow Audiences 40:56

11M ago40:56

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Getting to midlife means recognizing that your voice, your body, and your ideas deserve to take up space in the world. Public speaking coach Casey Erin Clark of Vital Voice Training offers three tools to express yourself with confidence, clarity, and charisma. Casey is a singer, actor, and public speaking coach who knows that powerful public peakin…

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Interior Design Pro Shane Reilly on Why Wellness Décor is the Next Big Home Fitness Trend 30:00

11M ago30:00

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When the pandemic moved workouts into our living room, interior design pro and serial entrepreneur Shane Reilly tripped over her ugly hand weights and had a lightbulb moment. What came next was Obshay—a first-of-a-kind company bringing wellness décor to market in the form of decorative, sculptural hand weights. We get into home design trends and wh…

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When Menopause is the Mother of Invention with Julie Gordon White of Bossa Bars Menopause Energy Bars 34:39

12M ago34:39

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Meet Julie Gordon White, founder and CEO of Bossa Bars Menopause Energy Bars, recently named an Oprah Daily Best Menopause product. Julie launched Bossa Bars in 2020 after struggling with the impacts of menopause on her confidence and body. Now, the naturally sweet, plant-based bars are available across the country on Amazon. Julie hosts the MenoLo…

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Stacy London Gives Midlife + Menopause a Makeover. Plus, Why She is (Finally) Ready to Downsize Her Famous Closet 48:11

12M ago48:11

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Style icon and menopause leader Stacy London helps us declutter our midlife mind and closet. We get into how to say goodbye to things that no longer serve us (from clothing to ageist/patriarchal beliefs) and dive deep into reinvention, transformation, fashion, menopause, and the magic of midlife. Plus, why GenX wants to live a values-based midlife,…

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Memoirist Priscilla Gilman Untangles Love, Loss and Flawed Fathers in “The Critic’s Daughter” 39:52

1y ago39:52

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Does getting to midlife allow us to see and accept our parents in their full, flawed humanity? Memoirist Priscilla Gilman, author of The Critic’s Daughter, captures a loving and gimlet-eyed look at a brilliant, mercurial father and the struggle to reconcile love and a tangled relationship with an exquisitely complex parent. We cover the impact of d…

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Better Midlife Health, and Taming Weight Gain + Hormones with Dr. Mary Claire Haver of The Galveston Diet 42:49

1y ago42:49

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Optimize midlife health with nutrition and lifestyle ideas from Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OB/GYN, and a certified Culinary Medicine specialist. Dr. Haver developed a groundbreaking nutrition and lifestyle program which has helped nearly 100,000 women get in shape and improve midlife health. Now, she is bringing the same doctor-develo…

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Dating Coach Amy Nobile Helps Us Swipe Right on Love, Decode Dating Apps and Find Self-Compassion 46:07

1y ago46:07

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Back on the dating scene? Meet dating coach Amy Nobile, who firmly believes that you can swipe right on love. She did it herself after leaving a 20-year marriage in midlife. Amy walks us through dating apps, online flirting, why your best first date is a “mini screener date,” and how to design a dating profile that attracts your swooniest, best mat…

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