Do you want to live life more boldly? Tune in as we get real with the "Queen of Elderstack," the powerhouse journalist, creator of the acclaimed [B]OLD AGE Substack -- Debbie Weil. Debbie has been leading discussions about Aging and Reinvention for years. In this rambling and REAL conversation about the ups, downs and uncertainties that define getting older, Weil sheds light on the problem with toxic positivity when it comes to talking about aging, moving from "doing" to "being," and her desire to continue to live boldly into her 90s. We delve into the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship, ones that still reverberate for Weil even after losing her mother a few years ago, and the challenges of acceptance and slowing down in the decades ahead.

SHOW NOTES

Debbie's Website

[B}OLD AGE Substack

(Former) [B]old Age Podcast

Debbie's Husband Sam Harrington's Book: At Peace: Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life

Substack Post about Debbie's Mother

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Ladies let's open our closets! In this fun and funny episode we talk with Jacqui Getz, a New York based stylist who helps women in midlife translate who they are becoming into what they wear. Who do we get dressed for in the morning? Why do we buy the clothes we buy? And how can we add creativity and zing to our lives just by getting more intentional about what we choose to wear? We get into it all, and we go deep as Jacqui shares her personal journey of grieving the loss of her husband just weeks ago, and how she is finding strength in getting dressed, and defining who she wants to be in this new chapter of her life. Join us for an oh-so-relatable conversation about what we wear and what it says about how we feel about ourselves, who we are, and who we might want to become at this time in life.

SHOW NOTES

Substack- https://substack.com/@jacquigetz
Instagram: instagram.com/@thedetailsofstyle.com
Website- detailsofstyle.com
https://www.ageist.com/profile/jacqui-getz-64-pro-age-style/

We also do a quick check-in with Suzanne Newman, Image Consultant, Chicago. Suzanne shares a few quick tips for reinventing your wardrobe and updating your look.

https://findfashionhappiness.com/about-suzanne-newman-image-consultant/

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Join us as we chat with Jaimie Krem, friendship scientist and founding director of the UCLA Center for Friendship Research. We discuss how friendship is a “silver bullet” in terms of the many health benefits it brings, including improvements in cardiovascular health, sleep, immune function, and reduced risk of mental illness and dementia. Jaimie describes how venting to your friends can be a manipulative, but effective social strategy. We contemplate the differences between men’s and women’s friendships, ponder what to call the process of “friend flirting or dating,” and examine the importance of intergenerational friendships. Finally, for those more wonkily inclined, Jaimie discusses her fascinating research on the neuroscience of friendship.

And don’t forget to hang around for our “After Thoughts” where Lori and Constance unpack the episode and chat about our thoughts on what we heard.

SHOW NOTES

Jaimie's TedX Talk on Friendship

UCLA Social Minds Lab

UCLA Center for Friendship Research

NYT Article About The Benefits of Age-Gap Friendships

The Friendship Advice Experts Swear By, NYT

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Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art. Eleanor Roosevelt

Join Constance and Lori for a personal catch-up episode, after a short podcasting break. They discuss recent health challenges, grandchildren, and grief. As always, expect some laughter and some tears as they explore themes of aging, the complex nature of caregiving, and maintaining connections with deceased loved ones. Please join us for this intimate discussion.

And, please reach out to us with your own stories about these topics. We'd love to hear the good, the bad and they ugly. Let us know if you'd like us to shout out your story during the next episode.

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Tips for making new friends aren't just for kids! In this fun and friendly episode, Constance and Lori explore the topic of friendship with expert Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore. We talk about the importance of friendship, and the value of developing new friendships as we age. We explore the reasons that it might be easier for us as 60-somethings to make friends, than it was when we were younger. Eileen gives concrete tips for how and where to make friends at this stage in life, and explains the role that caretaking and conflict play in establishing and maintaining long-term connections. We delve into that age-old question: are old friends better than new friends? Bonus: 4 of Constance's college friends make cameo appearances to weigh in on this question. Trigger Warning: Get your earplugs out, as Constance and Lori can't resist breaking into friendship-related songs 🤣

And don’t forget to hang around for our “After Thoughts” where Lori and Constance unpack the episode and chat about our thoughts on what we heard.

SHOW NOTES:

The Friendship Advice Experts Swear By, NYT

Eileen Kennedy Moore's Website

Eileen's Friendship Podcast

Eileen's TedX Talk: Is it Bullying or Ordinary Meanness? (has over 1M views!)

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Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art. Eleanor Roosevelt

All the Single Ladies! All the Single Ladies! If you ever thought it was too late to jump back into the dating pool, or that there are no good prospects still swimming out there, this episode is for you! Join our conversation with Dating Coach Laurie Gerber who has more than 20 years of experience helping single men and women over 50 date with intention and find what they seek. Laurie unpacks her secret strategies for smart and successful dating, including knowing when and how to put your self out there, and her 3H Method for deciding if you've found the one! We talk on-line dating dos and don'ts and letting go of our old dating stories that keep us stuck. Laurie is full of tips and advice, so grab a pen and get ready to take some love notes!

And don’t forget to hang around for our “After Thoughts” where Lori and Constance unpack the episode and chat about our thoughts on what we heard.

Show Notes:

More information about Laurie and to contact her directly

Are you ready to date? Quiz

The 3H Method

Laurie's podcast Love at Any Age

Body image and dating

Links for Laurie

"3 Secrets to Finding and Maintaining Healthy Love without Repeated Disappointments" Free webinar

Facebook

Insta

LinkedIn

We are tossing out a WADY Challenge after this thought-provoking episode. Come up with your own "3H" chart for yourself, or you and your partner. Hope that opens the door to some new possibilities for you. Please share anything about your challenge experience with us on the Fan Mail Link below, and let us know if we can shout out you and your comments on an upcoming episode.

And don’t forget to hang around for our “After Thoughts” where Lori and Constance unpack the episode and chat about our thoughts on what we heard.

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More couples later in life are sleeping in separate rooms and in some cases separate homes. Called "Sleep Divorce" by the media, what does this trend say about evolving ways we are thinking about sleep, intimacy, self-empowerment and the judgment of others as we age? For many women over 60, sleep can feel precious and precarious. Figuring out just the right pre-requisites for a good night's sleep is becoming more of a priority. What meaning do partners, and peers make of the desire some women feel to sleep apart, and how are women navigating the challenges and shame that may arise as a result? Join Constance and Lori for this episode when they unpack the choice couples are making to sleeps separately. And -- a new feature -- we take a call from a WADY listener about her Sleep Divorce.

Show Notes:

What is a Sleep Divorce?

How To Get a Sleep Divorce and Stay Happily Married

Can a Sleep Divorce Save Your Relationship?

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