A Certain Age

Do you want more peace? To feel supported in every aspect of your life? Consider the power of prayer (no organized religion required). Prayer is an ongoing conversation with something larger than yourself—and can unlock peace and inner strength, says bestselling writer Agapi Stassinopoulos author of Speaking with Spirit: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire, and Uplift You. Agapi walks us through her non-...

Want to make more nourishing food choices—zero fad diet required? Rewire yourself to eat and live with joy with ideas from certified health coach and eating psychology expert Elise Museles who shares a blueprint for healthy food habits from her new book FOOD STORY: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and Live. Get ready to end stress and confusion around food and embrace a more joyful, relaxed way to...

Think about your pelvic floor much? Women’s wellness expert and physical therapist Patricia Ladis thinks you should. Your core matters: think bladder and rectal control, improved sexual function, support for your spine and neck, and more.  Patricia offers scores of tips to keep your core in tip-top shape and dives into middle age pelvic floor dysfunction, including biggies like bladder problems, i...

Make 2022 the year you tackle midlife sleep problems and insomnia head-on with sleep strategies from sleep expert Dr. Shelby Harris. We uncover gender-specific biological alterations of sleep throughout a woman’s life, and how hormones, stress, and lifestyle factors can disrupt sleep. We dive into natural fixes, when to enlist a doctor’s help, ideal sleep temps, and the “magic” of the right wind-d...

 Forget new year, new you. You are already more than enough. But if the busy, busy, busyness of life has sidetracked you from what lights you up (or if you want to live with more intention and focus) – we have a show to get your 2022 on track. Author and productivity expert Tanya Dalton has helped millions of people take ownership of their time, goals, and lives. Now, she shares tools and practice...

Ready to unwrap the perfect gift? Melissa Meyers, the Founder and Creative Director of the inspirational lifestyle blog, The Glow Girl,  talks all things gifting and holiday fashion – cozy gifts at every price point, splurge-worthy investment pieces, surprisingly stylish Amazon finds, the sparkly shoe of the moment, Goop-approved wellness gifts, and so much more. Bonus, Melissa shares her Top Ten...

Love food and entertaining? Meet best-selling cookbook author and beloved baker Rosie Daykin author of "Butter Baked Goods " and "Butter Celebrates."  Her latest ode to the pleasures of food and entertaining is the warm and convivial cookbook, "Let Me Feed You," which shares recipes offering the comfort of home and makes every day a celebration. We cover cookies and pies not to miss, the surprisin...

Want to spark more joy in your life? The power to be happier lies within you – says wellness writer Jennifer King Lindley, author of "Find Your Joy: A Powerful Self-Care Journal to Help You Thrive," who offers easy exercises, tips, and empowering ideas to help you find your joy and experience inner peace all year long. Yes, please! SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT:acertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: In...

Is curiosity the key to creating a life of beauty, power, and meaning? New York Times bestselling writer Grace Bonney interviewed 100+ trailblazing women—athletes, activists, artists—for her latest book “Collective Wisdom: Lessons, Inspiration, and Advice from Women over 50.” She shares a slice of their collective wisdom, the delicate task of cultivating self-love, and the power of embracing earli...

Want to make a difference in the world? Nonprofit leader Trish Tierney runs an organization that harnesses the power of volunteers working in teams to advance social justice and women’s rights. She shares ideas for how women from around the world can come together to collaborate and design solutions for a better future. Plus, we dive into the benefits of finding purpose and the science-backed bene...

 When was the last time you made a deep connection that enriches your life? If you are ready to make more meaningful connections, the kind that add value to your work, career, and life, meet networking pro Susan McPherson, author of the new book, "The Lost Art of Connecting." Susan walks us through the power of generosity and other tools for building relationships that lead to happiness and fulfil...

Nina Lorez Collins is reimagining midlife and she’s bringing other women along with her—at both Revel and The Woolfer which offer events and community for women 40-plus. She is also the author of the midlife manual, "What Would Virginia Woolf Do? And Other Questions I Ask Myself as I Attempt to Age Without Apology." We cover midlife pain points, the hard-earned confidence of midlife, divorce, onli...

Midlife changes your body no ifs, ands, or buts. Want to feel healthy inside and out? Meet midlife wellness expert Rachel Hughes – a certified nutritional coach, blogger, and creator of The Meno Memos which focuses on the intersection of food, fitness, beauty, and hormones. Rachel helps clients and her online community navigate midlife with smart nutritional choices and resources for joyful, vibra...

Stuck in rut? Afraid to leave a comfortable job? LaShawn Wiltz did a career 180, leaving a 15-year nursing career to launch not one, but two passion businesses, including the subscription box business Pouring Over Books – a monthly box of artisanal coffee and classic books. We cover the nuts and bolts of preparing for a pivot and how to get a business off the ground. Plus, why joy is on the other...

Have you ever thought about picking up and moving someplace entirely different? Manhattanite and beauty executive Kendra Kolb Butler traded her high-powered New York City lifestyle for greener pastures landing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where she launched her clean beauty line, Alpyn Beauty. She joins us today to share the beauty benefits of wild mountain botanicals and the inside skinny on what it...

Surprise! One in four Americans is a woman over 40. And pop culture and brands get this affluent, powerful demo so wrong. Women over 40 feel younger, sexier, and cooler than ever says longtime ad creative Katie Keating, who co-founded ad agency Fancy to help brands speak to women over 40. We talk ageism and creativity, plus tools and watch-outs for running a successful consultancy of any kind. SHO...

Meet small business owner Patty Pappas, co-founder of the cannabis wellness company Hello Again, which offers cannabis-powered vaginal suppositories to help with menopause’s irksome symptoms including sleep disruptions, low energy, cramps, pain, mood swings, and more.  If you are cannabis curious, a newbie entrepreneur, or want advice on bringing a product to market and getting customers to sit up...

Up all night? Sleep doctor Janet Kennedy offers tools to get your ZZZs on – no medicines needed. For 20+ years, Dr. Kennedy has been helping people break out of the cycle of bad sleep and all of its debilitating effects. She is a health psychologist, an expert in sleep disorders, and a believer that you don’t have to settle for exhaustion. A good night’s sleep doesn’t have to be a dream! SHOW NOTE...

Ready to get your glow on? Dermatologist-to-the stars Dr. Rose Ingleton demystifies cosmetic procedures like Botox, lasers, fillers, peels, and more. Plus, we dive into clean, conscious skincare products that target midlife skin concerns, including brown spots, hyperpigmentation, dry skin, fine lines, and wrinkles. Bonus! We talk serums, retinoids, products worth investing in, and budget-friendly...

Ready to love the skin you’re in? Meet Dr. Keira Barr, a dermatologist, menopause specialist, and the author of “The Skin Whisperer; A Dermatologist Reveals How To Look Younger, Radiate Beauty, and Live the Life You Crave.” We talk glowing skin, managing menopausal hormone disruptions (adult acne what?!?), and must-have products. Plus, foods that fuel radiant skin and a deep dive on sunblock. SHOW...

Tammi Leader had a big career as an Emmy-award-winning producer at the Today Show and Warner Brothers. But by her early 50s, she was burned out and ready to reconnect with the spirit of joy, optimism, and camaraderie that animated her youth. Tammi launched Campowerment—a camp for grownups—that infuses friendship, connection, community, and the spirit of the campfire into everyday life. And in doin...

Woot woot! A Certain Age is celebrating one year of podcasting and aging out loud.  We have a special birthday show switcheroo. For a change, ACA host Katie Fogarty is the one answering the questions, not asking them. We welcome back a favorite ACA guest as co-host to grab the mic (and spotlight listener-submitted questions) to cover all things A Certain Age. Plus, ACA party favors, birthday swag,...

Love food but hate making your nightly dinner? Want to eat more veggies, less meat? Meet Jenny Rosenstrach -- cookbook author, former magazine editor, and the creator of Dinner: A Love Story, the award-winning website and newsletter devoted to the family dinner.  An OG foodie, her articles and recipes have appeared in The New York Times, Food52, Real Simple, Martha Stewart Living, and Bon Appétit,...

No one gets to midlife without reinventing. Few do it as markedly (and well) as former lawyer turned novelist Angie Kim, author of best-selling, courtroom drama Miracle Creek, which expertly plumbs multiple plot themes ranging from immigration to special needs children, familial ties, and identity. We cover Angie’s move from Seoul, South Korea to Baltimore at age 11, to Harvard Law, to the multipl...

Love to read? Meet Zibby Owens, podcasting powerhouse, author, big-time book lover and host of the award-winning literary podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read. We talk books, creativity, podcasting, and parenting— all the things. Plus, summer reads not to miss, the one book Zibby could read again and again, and the perfect book to give as a gift. SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT:acertainagepod.comFOLLOW A...