Age Blind

Fear kills (literally)! I share my personal adventures over the past 30 days and fill your treat bag with insights and wit. Don't be afraid to listen in! No zombies here!

Being a woman of color or a woman 50+ comes with its unique challenges. Imagine you walk into a meeting, social event, or even a restaurant or concert and you are the only [fill in the blank] in the space. And, what if people ask you if they can touch your hair, make a snide comment about older people, or (worst of all) talk over you or ignore you? Tonya is a career Air Force veteran and now accom...

Celebrity divorce drama has always made for juicy news. But now that splits are being played out on social media, we can all watch, comment, and (hopefully) learn from very public divorces. Helaine is a seasoned matrimonial attorney who has represented the (very) rich and sometimes famous. She weighs in on common mistakes and spills the tea on how to end relationships without emptying out your wal...

Maybe you just divorced or your spouse/partner died. Perhaps you chose to be single or the right person hasn't come along. About half of the U.S. population (47%) is currently living single. Being alone doesn't have to be terrifying. In fact, sometimes the alternative (dating the wrong person) can be just as scary. Casey talks about his own experience as a single dad and together we offer up 10 wa...

Welcome to my new and improved podcast brand! I realized that producing a podcast specifically for people 50+ may actually be a little ageist. Let's throw away those generational categories and vast generalizations and focus more on what we have in common -- LIFE, SEX, and TECH! Guests of ALL ages will learn from each other and share our savvy. This is just the beginning of the Age Blind movement!...

Looking to update your style? Rock your ZOOM calls or digital persona? Linda Buckman has 25+ years of experience as a signature stylist and a background as a clothing designer, cosmetics creator, and professional makeup artist. She also has a unique system of assessing your Stellar Beauty Type and applying it to your look. I (Nancy) took her proprietary quiz and you'll see the results revealed on...

Navigating work and life can be as dizzying as a State Fair ride and can make you as queezy as taking that ride after State Fair food! Aimee Olson is a trained professional organizer who specializes in helping people get focused and organized. She is also a huge fan and attendee of the Minnesota State Fair. She'll share her latest discoveries at the Fair and talk about how you can apply some of th...

Melissa's movie "Climbing Into Life" inspires us all to try new (and often scary) things at any age. It follows the life and triumph of Dierdre Wolownick (whose son is the star of "Free Solo") as she worked towards setting a new climbing record, scaling El Capitan ("El Cap") in her 60s, even though she had never climbed before. We'll talk about overcoming fears, pushing ourselves physically, and o...

Bonnie Marcus is a coach, published author, Forbes contributor, gendered ageism expert (across all generations), and all-around bad-ass! She talks about her path from single mother and kindergarten teacher to C-level executive at a national company. Her inspiration and pragmatic advice can help you -- at any age -- find your joy in work and life.  

Christine and I (Nancy) met 10+ years ago when social media was still in its infancy. We've seen the influencers and media evolve, but one thing (besides our friendship) is timeless -- the soul of your brand! We'll talk about what the future of social media may hold and what every influencer needs today and tomorrow to be truly successful and enjoy a "long runway."  

Facts don't lie! In this fast-paced and interactive session, Janine Vanderburg of Encore Roadmap and I share 10 things you may not know about aging, longevity, ageism, and trends -- in work, pop culture, and life. PLUS, we offer a BONUS 11 list of people in entertainment and politics who serve as positive role models for our generation and what ALL generations can learn from them.

Will "robot overlords" take over the world? Shrink our brains? Take our jobs? Only if we let them! Eric and I are both professionals over 50 who embrace the possibilities that AI (artificial intelligence) will give us -- if properly managed. We'll share -- in plain English -- some of the cool ways we've discovered how technology (specifically AI, voice, and other tech helpers) have made our lives...

Greeting cards are often filled with ageist "jokes" which perpetuate stereotypes. One woman decided to take matters into her own hands to solve that problem! Learn how Jan went from graphic designer to a hero of the anti-ageism world. Being humorous while still being respectful IS possible!

Sky Bergman began her movie career later in life (inspiring us all to live out our dreams and discover new passions at any stage). After a 30-year teaching career, she produced a PBS documentary "Lives Well Lived," and a book "Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS." She talks about how she made that shift and what she learned from the people who appeared in her film and book. Connect with her at: skyberg...

Deciding where to live after 50 can be challenging. Do you still need that big house and all that "stuff?" Do you want the responsibility of homeownership? How much of a minimalist or digital nomad are you capable of being? Working with the right real estate agent or broker is as important as finding the right therapist at this stage. Nick has worked for several major brokerages and now has his ow...

One of us has spent years on farms and in nature. The other spent years on subways and with roaches and mice. We're two decades apart. But that doesn't define us. Two very different women talk about what we have in common and the fun adventures we've had in Iowa (which is a way cooler place than most NYers would imagine)!

30 (more or less) into the "summer of midlife freedom," I reflect on what I've done so far and what lessons I've learned that can help YOU enjoy the best summer (or fall, winter, or spring) ever!

Many people 50+ grapple with what to do at this stage of their lives -- what they REALLY want to do and how they can do it. Breaking old habits and self-limiting beliefs is part of the process. Goober is the founder of Drive Your Life® and has helped hundreds of people identify who they are NOW, who they want to be "when they grow up" and how to get there, removing the obstacles to making change....

Wondering how those three things fit together? Think again and listen up! London-based Suzanne Noble runs Startup School for Seniors, hosts Sex Advice for Seniors, and is a professional jazz and blues vocalist. Just as with great sex or music, we'll leave you wanting more as we talk frankly (VERY frankly) about f*cking, career reinvention, and perceptions of older women and sexuality. NOT for the...

Paul Long breaks his life into these phases: Paul v1.0 was a third-generation storyteller who grew up in the news business. Paul v2.0 was an award-winning TV reporter and producer. Paul v3.0 was an Emmy-winning content creator. Paul v4.0 is the founder of New Way Forward. He helps others learn what it takes to add more joy, meaningfulness, relevance, and income to their lives. You'll learn from Pa...

Imagine your home caught fire and you could just grab ONE thing. What would it be? As we age, our "stuff" can become either more or less important to us. This provocative episode will help you hone in on the "things" that mean the most to you and the story behind them. Martie walks her own talk. She sold her apartment in Brooklyn 6+ years ago and hit the road in her 21-foot campervan (named Brookl...

This is my first summer as an adult that I've had virtually unlimited freedom. It's full of possibilities and surprises. Before I jet off on the first of my cross-country adventures (flying, not in a van -- although I wouldn't rule that out for next year -- the Summer of '69), I'm offering my perspective on things to do when you're still in great health and you no longer have to show up in an offi...

A counselor, nurse, and author in Berkeley, California, Kathy Labriola has provided affordable mental health services to alternative communities for 30 years. She has written four books on consensual nonmonogamy, including one called "Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships. She describes herself as a "card-carrying bisexual and polyamorist" for 50 years. Extra-crunchy, she lives in a hous...

That profile is terrific and the first few dates are promising. And then, BOOM! The ick sets in. Casey and I met when we were both going through divorced 10+ years ago and, since then have had many many dates (with other people), relationships (some over a year), and some pretty wild and weird tales. We've discovered that when you're dating, you face those moments when you must decide whether the...

As Bradley Schurman's Amazon book page says, "A demographic futurist explains the coming Super Age—when there will be more people older than sixty-five than those under the age of eighteen—and explores what it could mean for our collective future." That's exactly what Bradley and I talk about! You'll hear answers to questions like: Who is a Super Ager? Why does the media "get it wrong" so often? W...