Older Women & Friends

Jul 17 2024 3
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Award-winning author Jane Leder and guests take a deep dive into the joys and challenges of being an older woman. "Older Women & Friends" is a podcast that sets the record straight, dispels the myths, explores the many contributions older women make and the wisdom they have earned and are anxious to share. Add a sense of humor, and there are many reasons why older women are the happiest demographic in the country today.

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Insomnia and Women Over 50 with Lucinda Sykes, MD

Jul 17 2024 31 mins  
Send us a Text Message.THIS IS A REPOST OF AN EPISODE THAT FIRST RAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2022. IT HAS HAD MORE LISTENS THAN ANY OTHER EPISODE on "OLDER WOMEN & FRIENDS." ENJOY!If you have a sleep problem, you’re not alone. More than 30 percent of women over 50 are dealing with sleep issues. You’ve probably tried any number of solutions. Sadly, nothing has worked, or the sleep y

Moms Who Dare with Jodi Silverman

Jul 08 2024 33 mins  
Send us a Text Message.How can playful dares and simple activities transform your journey, no matter your age? Join us as we chat with the vibrant Jodi Silverman, who shares her inspiring path from playful childhood adventures in Northeast Philadelphia to becoming a beacon of joy for midlife women. Jodi takes us through her career transitions from retail to outside sales, and final

A Search For Deep Connections with Martie McNabb

Jun 19 2024 27 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Are some or most of your precious memories stuffed in a box (boxes) and stuck in a closet? Have you sworn you’ll organize the photos, keepsakes, and letters from an old boyfriend but just haven’t found the time? It’s understandable. You’ve been crazy busy. But you’re not getting any younger, and in those boxes are stories you want to share with your

From Lawyer to Poet with Lynne Thompson

Jun 05 2024 30 mins  
Send us a Text Message.This episode is the first of several that celebrates older female artists. If you or someone you know fits the bill, please email me at [email protected] makes an artist tick? How can she find the time to create, given all the demands of everyday life? What barriers do female artists face that many men do not? How important is having a purpose in life

Finding Your Creative Power At Any Age with Janis Johnston

May 22 2024 34 mins  
Send us a Text Message.As older women and men, we have seen a lot: suffering, miracles, and so much more. "And we're not finished yet," says guest Janis Johnston, retired therapist, author, and blogger. "We can ask ourselves what is the next thing we might learn. What is meaningful? Answering questions like these helps us find creativity in our lives." Okay, I can hear the rumbling

The Long Distance Grandparent with Kerry Byrne

May 09 2024 36 mins  
Send us a Text Message. Here's a whopper: there are approximately 67 million grandparents in the U.S. today. Slightly more than twenty-six percent of them in the U.S. are mid-lifers. That's crazy, right? Many grandparents are still working, many have older children living in the house, and many may be taking care of their parents. While there is little research, millions of grandpa

Eightysomethings: Letting Go, Aging Well, Finding Unexpected Happiness w/ Katharine Esty

Apr 24 2024 31 mins  
Send us a Text Message. For some of us, turning 80 is right around the corner; for others, 80 might seem a lifetime away. No matter your age, listening to the stories of older women and the wisdom they’ve earned can be instructive and uplifting. I don’t know about you, but every time I read about someone who has lived beyond the current life expectancy averages of 79.3 years fo

Late Bloomer Living with Yvonne Marchese

Apr 10 2024 30 mins  
Send us a Text Message.I believe in the power of stories, and Yvonne Marchese's story is a doozy. She is what she calls a "serial pivotal," person, a person who has changed course many times in her life. For many years, she was filled with frustration, anger, and even depression. The future held little promise. But when she was in her late 40s, she had what she calls a "Mid-Life Aw

Friendships That No Longer Work & What To Do About Them with Jan Yager

Mar 28 2024 29 mins  
Send us a Text Message.In the late 70s, Jan Yager was single and convinced she'd never find a life partner. So, she turned her attention, research, and writing to the importance of friendships and the many ways friends impact our lives. Studies show that a network of good friends makes our lives more satisfying and that, as we age, it is important to replenish our circle of friends

Life As An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet with Diana Place

Mar 14 2024 24 mins  
Send us a Text Message. One of the first questions I ask a guest is to describe her childhood. It never fails that the child they describe is in so many ways the older woman they’ve become, As either a Jesuit or Aristotle said, “Show me a child until he (she) is seven and I will show you the man (woman.)” Diana Place is the founder of the 333 Collective, QUEST Gathering &