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Move Smarter, Age Better: A Physical Therapist's Guide to Staying Strong After 50 Jan 13, 2025

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Want to stay active, strong and mobile in midlife and beyond? Physical therapy expert Dr. Katie Dailey reveals how just 10-20 minutes of targeted daily movement can help you build stronger bones, maintain muscle mass, and protect your joints. Perfect for women navigating menopause and anyone who wants to keep doing what they love for decades to come. Learn about Groove Health's personalized virtual strength coaching for adults 50+, designed by physical therapists to fit into your lifestyle. Get practical, science-backed strategies for knee and back health, learn which muscles are chronically undertrained and need the most attention, and discover how to move smarter with expert guidance. Your future self will thank you!

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The End of One-Size-Fits-All Nutrition: A Scientist's Guide to Personalized Eating in 2025 with Dr. Sarah Berry of ZOE Jan 06, 2025

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Is your body craving something different in 2025? Tired of brain fog, low energy, and a body you no longer recognize? We’ve got you! On this week’s show, leading nutrition scientist Dr. Sarah Berry, Chief Scientist at ZOE and Professor at King's College London unveils the science behind personalized nutrition and explains why cookie-cutter diet approaches are failing us. Drawing from research on 70,000 women, she reveals how dietary changes can reduce menopause symptoms by 35% and challenges conventional wisdom about common pantry staples, snacking, and healthy eating. Make 2025 the year you say good-bye to “one-size-fits-all” approaches to food—and hello to a conversation that bridges cutting-edge science with practical, everyday wisdom about food, health, and the future of nutrition.

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Beyond Anti-Aging: Why This Sephora Squad Member is Redefining Beauty Standards for Women Over 50 Dec 16, 2024

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From beauty industry veteran to silver-haired sensation, model and influencer Claudia Fabian is redefining what it means to age visibly and glamorously. In this week's show, Claudia reveals how going gray launched an unexpected modeling career at 50+ and sparked a mission to change how the beauty industry speaks to women in midlife. Now a Sephora Squad member and one of WWD's top Gen X beauty influencers, Claudia shares candid insights about her journey to embrace gray hair, the must-have beauty products stocking her beauty bag, and why she refuses to use the term "anti-aging." Plus, we explore what to consider before ditching the dye bottle, why makeup is fun at any age, and learn the holy grail mascara Claudia swears by. BRB—adding to cart!

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The Grown Woman's Guide to Gifting: Luxe Finds, Brilliant Stocking Stuffers + What to Wear in 2025 with Fashion + Beauty Journalist Christine Morrison Dec 09, 2024

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Need gift ideas that delight (and won't get regifted)? Fashion insider and journalist Christine Morrison joins host Katie Fogarty for a festive dive into holiday shopping, gifting, and style that wows. From luxury wellness splurges (hello, sauna blanket!) to brilliant stocking stuffers, we’ve got you covered with smart picks at every price point. Plus, get the scoop on elevated additions to inject your holiday and 2025 wardrobe with high-impact sparkle and style. Christine also gives us an insider peek into the cult fave wellness and beauty products loved by beauty editors. Whether you're shopping for your bestie, your boss, or (let's be real) yourself, this episode is packed with ideas to make gifting and amping up your wardrobe easy. Midlife is all about fewer, better things – listen in before you next hit "add to cart."

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Less is More: How to Declutter Your Life, Not Just Your Closet with Home Organizing Pro Shira Gill Dec 02, 2024

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Are you drowning in to-do lists, overflowing inboxes, and a calendar that feels like it's about to explode? Welcome to a game-changing conversation with Shira Gill, the NYT-bestselling author and home organizing expert who champions the idea that minimalism isn't about having three t-shirts and an all-beige home—it's about being radically intentional with your time, energy, and life.

In this episode of A Certain Age, Shira breaks down her revolutionary approach to life editing from her latest book “Lifestyled” which shares practical tools that go waaay beyond decluttering your closet. Learn how to audit everything from your digital subscriptions to your social connections, create meaningful systems that actually work, and develop habits that give you back your peace of mind.

Whether you're feeling stuck, exhausted, or just ready for a refresh, this conversation will inspire you to take small, powerful steps towards the life you really want. Shira’s first guest appearance on A Certain Age was one of our most downloaded shows in 2023. Now, she helps us reimagine what's possible in 2025!

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365 Thank You Notes: A Life-Changing Gratitude Practice with Gina Hamadey Nov 25, 2024

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Need a dose of feel-good tonic for our complicated times? Join host Katie Fogarty for a joy-filled chat with author Gina Hamadey, who took on the delightfully ambitious project of writing 365 thank you notes in one year (yes, really!). Discover how the simple act of writing thank you notes can transform your happiness, relationships and spark big magic—from patching up old friendships to making romantic partnerships sweeter. Gina shares the surprisingly fun (and sometimes awkward) moments of her gratitude journey, plus the science behind why thank you notes pack such a happiness punch. Perfect for anyone looking to add more sparkle to their relationships and boost their daily joy quota. Bonus: you'll learn how to write non-cheesy love letters and be inspired you to dust off your stationery collection!

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Finding Hope When Life is Not Okay with Cyndie Spiegel of Microjoys Nov 11, 2024

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Seventy million Americans are reeling from the election results this week. I am one of them. I have cycled through so many negative emotions: shock, anger, rage, fear, sorrow. Relistening to my 2023 interview with Cyndie Spiegel, author of “Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life is Not Okay,” reminded me that we can hold grief in one hand and joy in another. Sitting quietly in the sun, immersing myself once again in this conversation, reminded me that we can look at the world with hopeful eyes even when life feels overwhelming and hard. Need a warm hug? Listen in.

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Reflections On Being Jewish Now with Authors Zibby Owens, Dara Levan and Joanna Rakoff Nov 04, 2024

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After the attacks of October 7, 2023, Zibby Owens, the bestselling author, podcaster, publisher, and book influencer reached out to Jewish writers and advocates and asked them to contribute essays to an anthology, “On Being Jewish Now.” In the essay collection, 75 writers share heartfelt reflections that reveal the Jewish experience across a range of snapshots—faith, family, food, and a shared history of both joy and trauma stretching across millennia. In this powerful and moving episode, host Katie Fogarty is joined by Zibby Owens and two essay contributors, authors Dara Levan (It Could be Worse) and Joanna Rakoff (My Salinger Year). Each shares the backstory behind their essay and the complexities of being Jewish in a post-October 7th world. Vulnerable and open-hearted, this episode reminds us of the power of sharing our stories.

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Create What's Next with a Relentless Focus on What Lights You Up with Cate Luzio of Luminary Oct 28, 2024

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Cate Luzio pivoted a 20- year investment banking career in midlife to launch Luminary—a global professional education and networking platform for women and allies through all phases of their career journey. We explore what it takes to build a business, thrive in our careers, and elevate personal leadership. We also dive into one of Cate’s biggest professional setbacks and how grit and the ability to “come out swinging” helped her survive as a business owner. Plus, the importance of self-advocacy, how to ask for more money, and why everyone needs both an accountability “Cru” and a business plan. Listen in! Future you is loading!

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