A Certain Age

Are you a skincare junkie? Meet beauty industry pro, Celeste Lee of Caire Beauty, who hit midlife and said enough is enough—too many of the big-brand skincare products on the market are designed to make women feel like crap about their skin, instead of truly addressing the challenges of maturing skin. Celeste co-founded Caire Beauty, after decades in the beauty industry, to address the needs of me...

 When life knocked Wendi Knox down, hundreds of red dragonflies lifted her up. Fired at 50 from a job that was her identity, Wendi had a life-changing, storybook run-in that was so transformative, she just couldn't keep it to herself. Wendi wrote and illustrated the inspirational tale From Muck To Magic to share how renewal (and reinvention) is often rooted in the darkest terrain. We cover ideas f...

Eighteen years ago, lawyer Lisa Smith walked out of a double-life of high-functioning alcohol and cocaine addiction into a life of sobriety and recovery advocacy. Now, she is a sober coach, host of the podcast “Recovery Rocks” and author of the acclaimed memoir “Girl Walks Out of a Bar.” We talk alcohol and addiction, how to be the gatekeeper of your own recovery and steps to take when your head i...

Are you seeing more gray or silver-haired models splashed across catalogs and Instagram? You may have Stephanie O’Dell to thank. Stephanie is changing the face of modeling, one silver-haired, 50-plus model at a time. The long-time fashion stylist founded the industry-first modeling agency, Celebrate the Gray, to represent silver and gray-haired models, ranging in age from 50 and beyond. We dive in...

Could a healthier, more nutritious diet be as simple as upgrading your salt and pepper shakers? Startup founder and food activist Raina Kumra is on a mission to rethink how we spice up our everyday meals with her new company Spicewell—and plant-powered condiments. Raina dishes on the surprising nutritional deficiencies in the average U.S. diet, plant phytonutrients, and the link between her produc...

What if divorce is an opportunity to thrive rather than a failure? Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, author of “Light on the Other Side of Divorce: Discovering the New You” shares ideas for flourishing after a divorce. We cover letting go of grief and anger, the power of incremental change, great sex after a divorce, and why midlife divorce has its own special challenges and opportunities. SHOW NO...

Sick of feeling exhausted, over-extended, meh? Author Eve Rodsky wants you to trade your to-do list for “unicorn space” and (re)claim the creative self-expression vital for your emotional and physical well-being. Calling “unicorn space” permission to be interested in your own life, Eve helps us  flourish with ideas from her latest book, “Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too...

Keep your smile radiant for the long run with ideas for your midlife mouth from dentist Dr. Julie Cho. Because guess what? Aging changes your teeth and gums too! Dr. Cho decodes teeth whitening options (ranging from toothpastes to LED kits, to in-office treatments), shares her favorite toothbrush brands, and helps us amp up our oral care game, with foods to eat (and avoid) to keep your smile smile...

Burned out from years of overwork and exhausted from trying to “fit in” to a corporate work world, Deepa Purushothaman knew she was not alone in needing work to work better for women of color. Now, she is leading the call to reimagine how business gets done – both inside and outside the office, as a DEI advocate and the author of “The First, The Few, the Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power...

Need to reinvent or fall back in love (or even in like) with yourself? Meet award-winning TV anchor, author, and champion of midlife women Tamsen Fadal. Thrown a major midlife curveball with a painful, public divorce—Tamsen rekindled her sense of self and has powerful, do-able advice for facing big life changes with confidence. If you are struggling with the end of a relationship or want new tools...

Forget hot flashes. Menopause can wreak havoc on desire, intimacy, and sexual wellness. We dive into libido and factors (beyond dry vagina) that can get in the way of intimacy, with Jackie Giannelli, a women’s sexual health expert and medical advisor to Elektra Health – a modern health care company focused on smashing the menopause taboo. We talk testosterone therapy, managing mindset and mood, an...

Sexpert and licensed marriage therapist Dr. Juliana Hauser helps us rethink and reimagine sex, sexuality, and relationships in midlife. We cover discovering (and asking!) for what you want in bed, reigniting the spark in a long-term relationship, and how to navigate a new sex life after a divorce or death. Bonus! We get into sex toys, lubes, vibrators, and more. SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT:acertainage...

What’s your relationship to money? Good, bad, shaky, rock-solid? If you want a more confident, stress-free relationship with your money, listen in as Kathy Entwistle, a top Forbes financial advisor, helps demystify the basics. Plus, learn all about Kathy’s invention – The Money Date Box – part game, part relationship tool, all things financial planner, that helps couples and individuals take owner...

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...