064 Nancy Reid: Born to Sell – How Natural Ability Drove Her Career
Nancy Reid started her career as a greeter at a television executives conference in Miami, FL. The executive who hired her was so impressed by her innate ability to sell that he asked if he could professionally mentor her. That launched her into 30 years as a sales...
063 Lydia Denworth: Friendship The Best Remedy for Aging
Lydia Denworth shares stunning revelations about the importance of friendship for humans and other species, drawing on her recent book, -Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond. Science tells us that friendship is as...
062 Emily Axelrod: Appreciating Life Through Multiple Lenses
These days, Emily Axelrod, age 77, uses the camera to record significant aspects of life, from photos of birds in natural habitat to survivors of the holocaust. She looks for new ways, whether guiding transformational change in large organizations, coaching women on...
061 Sandy Rogers: From Adoption Reform to “Ask Sandy Rogers”
Pregnant at 15, Sandy gave up her baby for adoption. 20 years later, she and her son were reunited, in no small part due to her advocacy efforts and work with Concerned United BirthParents and American Adoption Congress. “My joy comes in working with people,...
060 Let’s Get Real: Disruption, Time and Connection
Maintaining social distance, Catherine and Gail “get real” as they reflect on their lives in light of the global pandemic. They discuss what disruption looks and feels like, the meaning of time left, the need to connect with family and friends, and the rewards of...
059 Susan Halverson Westerberg: Using Professional Know-How for the Social Good
Susan, age 71, reflects on the life steps that brought her from farm life in Minnesota, to advanced degrees and licensures in Virginia, to a faculty position in Oregon—a new Ph.D. at age 50. While on sabbatical from her work in marriage and family counseling, Susan...
058 Marion Giles: Adventure, Independence & Social Connection at Any Age
Marion, age 103, is a long-time resident of Plymouth Place Senior Living in LaGrange Park, IL. For her 100th birthday, Marion threw a cocktail party for 100 people and 3 animals from the Brookfield Zoo. She also gave up her car that year. Marion reflects on her...
057 Lydia Manning: Gerontologist, Educator and Entrepreneur on Aging
Lydia Manning’s formative years include fond memories of relationships with elder members of her family. Her experiences put her on a path to create a unique set of skills to work both in academia and entrepreneurship to help people think about aging. “I wasn’t...
056 Mary Reckhemmer-Meyer: Life Taught Her to Dream and Visualize
Mary Reckhemmer-Meyer grew up in North Dakota on a farm. Today she lives in Surprise, AZ. Experiences like being divorced after 26 years of marriage and dealing with a serious cancer illness led her on a journey to find herself. “Life sometimes isn’t easy. You just...
055 Dianne Michels: Possibility Partner Workplaces Where Everybody Matters
At age 76, Dianne Michels continues to reinvent herself, having explored several careers before finding her passion in Human Resources as an HR Futurist. She believes retirement is an outdated concept that implies work is a burden you survive rather than her...
054 – Chris Hauri: Bringing Creativity, Fun & Intuition to Life
Chris Hauri lives with the spirit of creativity and fun. As an entrepreneur and intrapreneur, Chris leads individuals and groups—e.g., The Human Company (currently), The Grand Group, Girl Scouts, Crayola — to tap into their creative and intuitive thinking. She...Latest Podcast Episode
Podcast Reviews
- Much Needed Encouragement!
June 27, 2024 by Jen Schuman from United StatesGail and Catherine, ‘Aging Reimagined’ and am so thrilled with the encouragement and insights from each and every women here, you are so remarkable! Thank you for all of the effort you are putting into creating these interviews and messages, I REALLY need to hear from women who have gone before me in this season of my life.
- Superb podcast!!October 18, 2023 by glimadoll from United States
Very thought- provoking and and inspirational! This is a treasure trove of information and motivation to help explore the multitude of issues we deal with as women over 70. Great guests. Thank you!
- Please get professional microphones!!
May 17, 2023 by glimadoll from United StatesSounds muffled.
- This podcast is not just for women over 70May 2, 2023 by MJAlagh from United States
This podcast is fantastic. Every woman that is interviewed has such a great insight that I feel uplifted each time I get done. I love Gail and Catherine their interview style is nurturing while getting great information out of these women. Highly recommend
- Enjoyable at Any Age - I’m 37!March 2, 2023 by stinepunk from United States
Each episode is a wonderful snapshot of an outstanding woman’s life. I’ve listened to every episode, many, multiple times and always have trouble picking a favorite! Great topics from art and business to social justice and spirituality. This podcast is welcome and much needed addition to having a positive conversation about women and aging.