Powerful women over 50 are finally taking center stage on TV.

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Emmy Award winning actress, producer, and director Carrie Preston for an inspiring conversation about her career, creativity, and personal journey.

As the lead of the hit series Elsbeth, Carrie is redefining what it means to see strong, dynamic women over 50 on television. Intelligent women who are living life with humor and unapologetic joy.

We’re especially excited that Elsbeth has just been renewed for Season 4, and we can’t wait to see what’s next.

Get ready for a conversation that embraces just how empowering and fun this chapter of life can be.

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Storytelling has the power to transform how we understand our bodies and our lives.

On this week’s episode, we welcome Lidia Yuknavitch, acclaimed author and editor of the new book The Big M: 13 Writers Take Back the Story of Menopause, for a bold conversation about reclaiming menopause through personal storytelling.

Lidia brings together 13 raw, insightful, and deeply personal stories that challenge stigma, dismantle shame, and reframe menopause as a powerful life transition rather than something to be hidden.

We explore how menopause is experienced across different cultures, the unexpected clarity and creativity that can emerge as hormones shift, and how women are redefining this phase of life on their own terms.

This episode dives into menopause, women’s health, aging, creativity, and identity, offering a refreshing, honest look at what happens when women take back the narrative—and discover new freedom on the other side.

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Did you know that nearly 50% of women experience hair changes during menopause?

In this expert-led conversation, we uncover the truth behind menopausal hair thinning, shedding, and texture changes with Dr. Isabelle Raymond, SVP of Clinical and Medical Affairs at Nutrafol. Dr. Raymond is dedicated to advancing women’s health, with a particular focus on the biological and lifestyle factors that impact hair health during midlife.

We explore the six root causes of hair thinning, the critical role of nutrition and hormones in hair growth, and why clinically backed research is essential for proven hair wellness solutions.

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It's another "pinch me" week!

We are thrilled to welcome iconic actress Annabeth Gish to the podcast for an inspiring and deeply relatable conversation. Best known for her memorable roles in film and television, Annabeth opens up about important midlife topics that resonate with so many women today.

In this episode, she candidly shares her menopause journey, her experiences navigating life in the sandwich generation, and how she’s preparing to become a soon-to-be empty nester. We also reflect on her most beloved roles in TV and film, her long-lasting career in Hollywood, and what she’s most excited about as she steps into her next chapter.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We believe that women of any age deserve to feel beautiful, confident, and empowered in their skin. Aging is natural—and so are the many noninvasive skincare and anti-aging options available today.

Feeling your best doesn’t have to mean Botox, fillers, or cosmetic surgery. So what are the best noninvasive treatments for aging skin, especially for women who want natural results?

This week, we’re joined by Board-Certified Dermatologist Dr. Doris Day, a nationally recognized expert in skin health and anti-aging dermatology. Dr. Day shares a variety of science-backed skincare treatments and products that women over 50 should know about. From the critical role of daily sunscreen in preventing premature aging to innovative technologies like Sofwave for skin tightening and collagen stimulation, she explains how women can maintain healthy, youthful-looking skin without invasive procedures.

Whether you’re curious about noninvasive skin rejuvenation, anti-aging skincare routines, or the latest dermatologist-recommended treatments, this episode offers practical, expert insights to help women feel beautiful—inside and out.

13% of women over 50 struggle with the symptoms of an eating disorder. * Whether it is a recurrence or brought on by life transitions, hormones or stress, the numbers are rising.

For our last episode of 2025, we are joined by Mallary Tenore Tarpley.

Mallary is an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Texas and author of the new book, Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. Mallary shares her personal experience along with clinicians, researchers, and others with lived experience. We discuss the space between sickness and health and how therapists should be focusing on treating the personality traits in addition to the symptoms.

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At this time of year, we could think of no better guest to join us than Marlo Thomas.

Marlo is an actress, producer, author and perhaps, she is best know as the National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Founded in 1962 by her Dad, Danny Thomas, St. Jude continues to be on the world's leading research hospitals for children with life threatening illnesses.

Marlo Thomas talks about the community of St. Jude, the families, the doctors and nurses, and how we can all make a difference.

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