A Certain Age

Investment banker Rowena Scherer woke up one day and asked herself—do I really want to be a banker for the rest of my life? What came next was a foray into culinary entrepreneurship, a line of award-winning cooking kits for kids, and eventually a kids’ cookbook, “A Taste of the World: Celebrating Global Flavors.” On today’s show, Rowena shares how she went from being the first in her family to graduate from college to Wall Street banker to training as a chef at the prestigious French Culinary Institute and the launch of a line of kids’ products that Time Magazine dubbed the toy of the year in 2022. We get into it all–career reinvention, unlikely, improbably pivots, and why age, experience, and fresh perspectives can superpower new acts.

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Want a better sex life? Sexual health expert Dr. Maria Sophocles helps us amp up our orgasms and sex life with ideas for closing the “midlife bedroom gap” and managing what can get in the way of pleasure—think painful sex, low and mismatched libido, and vaginas that have morphed from “Nordstrom to Ikea” in midlife. We cover actionable ideas to boost lubrication, the role of HRT, sex toys, and steamy audio erotica. Plus, ideas for rewiring your brain to become a “sexual savings account” ready for spontaneous withdrawals. Hot tamale alert! This extra spicy show is the adult sex ed no one teaches you!

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Barbara Hannah Grufferman ran her first marathon at 50. At 67, she’s training for her 18th. In this episode, Barbara shares how she went from being the kid who hated gym class to a serial marathoner and healthy aging advocate, podcaster, and author. Barbara breaks down the run-walk-run program that took her from newbie runner to the finish line of her first marathon and shares ideas for exercises and strength training for injury-free running and fitness at any level. We also explore the link between fitness and reinvention, the power of a walking practice, and ChiRunning, a form of running influenced by tai chi. Plus, takeaways from Barbara’s popular podcast AGE BETTER.

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Want to inject more play and playfulness into your busy, jampacked lives and schedules? Meet Laura Haver, a play advocate, author, speaker, life coach, mom, and former pro athlete who believes play is for everyone at ANY age. 

Laura is the author of Play Together: Games & Activities for the Whole Family to Boost Creativity, Connection & Mindfulness and has helped thousands of people experience more fun, fulfillment, and joy in their everyday lives. She shares ideas for tapping into the energy-boosting magic of play, games for grownups, intergenerational activities for family reunions, and how to enhance your relationships one joyful, playful activity at a time!

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Forget anti-aging. Menopause care brand Womaness has a thoroughly modern mantra: Experience Required. Preach! On this episode, Katie connects with Womaness co-founder Michelle Jacobs to learn how she and her co-founder Sally Mueller jumped feet first into entrepreneurship to launch a wellness and personal care brand for women demanding a modern take on wellness and menopause care. We explore why age is a superpower, the gentle, efficacy of plant-powered products and supplements, and learn why their ultra-popular hero product, Let’s Neck, always sells out.

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Get a straight-talk, science-backed look behind the latest buzzy menopause headlines on a new study that finds that the overall health benefits of HRT outweigh the risks. What does this new study mean for you? This week on the podcast, leading women’s health expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd (you know her from GMA and The Today Show) unpacks the headlines and gives us the 411 on HRT—what it is, how it works, and at what age and stage you can best benefit. We also get into hormone myth-busting, explore who is (and who is not) a candidate, and dive into options beyond HRT for women looking for a more expansive meno care toolkit. Fast-paced, informative, and actionable, this show is a do-not-miss!

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Have you tried and failed to make a mindfulness habit stick? Many of us are attracted to the benefits of mindfulness—stress-busting, a sense of calm and centeredness, and a sharper awareness of wonder. But making the practice stick? Tricky. In this episode, we explore a simple daily mindfulness practice that anyone can begin using immediately to access the benefits of mindfulness and unlock more joy in their daily life. In this episode, Katie is joined by Deborah Huber, co-author of “Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness That Will Change the Way You See the World.” We uncover the difference between meditation and mindfulness, explore how mindfulness can offer life lessons from the grocery store checkout line, and why a regular mindfulness practice lets you experience daily life as new and novel, even as you tread familiar territory.

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Here’s some bone health straight talk: Bone health doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does require your attention and focus if you want to avoid aches and pains, fractures and biggies like osteopenia, osteoporosis, and related conditions like sarcopenia. Bone health and movement pro Rebekah Rotestin walks us through the pillars of a bone health formula and the tests beyond the DEXA scan to measure bone density and bone quality. Plus, a deep dive into simple exercises and strategies to improve strength, balance and mobility, and movement mechanics for your whole body. If you want to travel the world, carry your groceries and be able to squat down and scoop up a future grandchild, this show has tools to keep you mobile and active for the long haul!

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At 31, Deesha Dyer interned in the White House as a community college student. Four years later, she was White House Social Secretary. In today’s show, Deesha shares her unlikely career story and her brand-new memoir, Undiplomatic, a deeply personal narrative about combating self-doubt while being on top of the world. We get into the evolution of confidence, how imposter syndrome is an illusion, the joy and freedom of aging, and why midlife is hella hot.  

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Get in the driver’s seat of your midlife health with supportive straight talk from one of Michelle Obama’s favorite doctors, Dr. Sharon Malone. A nationally known expert on women’s health, Dr. Malone is the author of the new book Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy. Here’s a wake-up call: The changing shape of the US healthcare system requires us to step up and become our own best primary caregivers. In this informative, wide-ranging show, Dr. Malone brings us up to speed on what we need to know, do, and pay attention to maximize our midlife health. Bonus! We explore how race, economic status, and gender impact the quality of your health care and uncover tools to help you advocate for better care. Tune in to give your healthcare toolkit a major upgrade! 

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