Wait, what? A Certain Age is four! How in the world is that possible? Join us as Katie turns over the podcast mic to special co-host author Laura Belgray to celebrate four years of podcasting and aging out loud. Grab a coffee, get some wine—we are chatting all things aging, plastic surgery, coloring your hair, the magic of being a late-blooming “marinator” and whether we are (finally) okay with looking our age. Plus, will ageism and/or blazers ever go out of style? DM us your votes!

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Need a summer escape? Grab your sunblock and pull up a beach chair for our chat with bestselling author Annabel Monaghan. We're diving into her latest rom-com, “Summer Romance,” which follows Ali Morris, a professional organizer whose life is anything but organized. Smart, bingeable, and laugh-out-loud funny, “Summer Romance” is a refreshingly cold dunk into a smart and steamy summer read. Join host Katie Fogarty and Annabel as they explore the magic of second chances, the power of decluttering our homes (and midlife mindsets), and the surprising benefits of a chaotic writing process.

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Have you ever dreamed of starting and selling a business? Entrepreneur Carrie Kerpen co-founded the agency Likeable, sold that business for 8-figures, and now teaches women founders how to successfully sell their businesses and bank as much cash as possible. We explore Carrie’s improbable, one-of-a-kind business origin story (seriously, do not miss this one!), learn what it takes to build and sell a company, and ask and answer the question—do you need unwavering self-belief to succeed? Plus, how to use the levers of social reach—via books, podcasts, or social media—to build a personal brand, business, and bank account. Packed with lessons beyond business building, today's show is for anyone looking to create what’s next.

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Getting to midlife means the people we love are aging too. Caregiving for aging parents (or loved ones tackling major illnesses) can take a toll on your physical and mental health, career, and personal life. In this week's episode, Katie delves into the complexities of caregiving with renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Allison Applebaum, author of "Stand By Me." As the founder of the nation's first Caregivers Clinic and a former caregiver, Dr. Applebaum understands the intensity of being an unpaid, untrained family caregiver. Discover how to navigate difficult conversations, prioritize self-care, and find resilience in grief and adversity. We also explore the beauty of caregiving and the importance of advocating for your care partner's humanity in a bureaucratic healthcare system. Don't miss this essential episode for support and guidance.

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A special bonus episode: Hear the debut episode of our brand new sister podcast, The Midlife Book Club. Listen in as author Catherine Newman brings us to Cape Cod's salty, sandy shores to crack open her instant New York Times bestseller "Sandwich." The book unspools over a weeklong family vacation as the main character, Rocky, navigates memories, menopause, and the push and pull of life sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully aging parents. Evocative, hilarious, and tender, this coming-of-middle-age story bursts with insights into what it means to be a woman, why we keep secrets from our families, and how we can learn to love our people better. Host Katie Fogarty and Catherine talk about menopausal rage, the bittersweetness of midlife, anticipatory grief, and why getting to midlife is the right time to admit we *might* be wrong about things. Catherine also shares a look at her writing process and how she balances the yin and yang of creative and editorial writing.

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Is the hormonal roller coaster of midlife taking a toll on your skin? As estrogen exists, collagen declines, and we wind up with thinning skin, loss of elasticity, dark circles, and dullness. Want new tools to brighten, nourish, and hydrate your skin? Katie and Lorrie King, a co-founder of Caire Beauty, dive into serums, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and how to create (and stick to) a simple morning/evening skincare routine. Plus, hear why Katie keeps a pot of the Oprah-recommended Caire Beauty The Grownup Moisturizer on her desk. Stick around to the end of the show for a special discount offer!

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn't just a childhood condition. Diagnoses for adult women are surging, yet many struggle for years undiagnosed. Today, we're diving deep into ADHD with Tracy Otsuka, a certified ADHD coach and author of “ADHD for Smart Ass Women: How to Fall in Love with Your Neurodivergent Brain,” whose wildly popular podcast reaches millions. Tracy joins us to unpack the female experience of ADHD, from diagnosis to how symptoms in women differ from men and explores how menopause impacts an ADHD brain. We also dive into how to support friends navigating an adult diagnosis. Join us for a conversation that flips the script on ADHD—time to see your ADHD as not just “A-OK” but as brilliant!

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Imagine living with chronic pain for years, feeling isolated. That's the reality for millions. Wellness thought leader and chronic illness advocate Nitika Chopra knows this reality all too well—she has had a chronic condition for most of her life, battling pain, depression, and years of being confined to her bed in her early 20s. Now, at 43, she runs Chronicon, a platform built to support the 130 million Americans with chronic conditions. In this episode, we explore the challenges of living with a chronic illness, how to cultivate self-love and help loved ones, and the life-changing power of being more committed to our happiness than our suffering. Join us for a joyful, optimistic look at a complex topic.

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We have hundreds of friends on Facebook and the power to contact our besties with the swipe of a smartphone, yet we live in a loneliness epidemic. If you want tools for making and nurturing friendships, on today’s show, Katie interviews journalist and author Anna Goldfarb about findings from her new book Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections. Anna’s research uncovers why the digital age makes modern friendships challenging, the link between midlife friendship and life satisfaction, and the exact number of hours it takes to form what Anna calls a “wholehearted friendship.” Plus, how to infuse your friendships with delight and shared purpose. If your friendships are too few, too far-flung, or have flatlined, do your social life a favor and listen in.

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If you like uncorking the perfect drink or learning the hidden stories of women too often written out of history, this week’s show is for you. Meet Dr. Nicola Nice, sociologist, spirits entrepreneur, and author of The Cocktail Parlor: How Women Brought The Cocktail Home. Nicola shakes up and sets straight the (overwhelmingly male) record of drinks writing, uncovering the fascinating intersection of history, feminism, and drinks and cocktail culture. Yes, we get into how to pour the perfect Paloma, but we also explore temperance, sobriety, the subversive history of women and tea, and so much more. Bonus: learn to stock the perfect home bar, must-have glassware, zero-proof mocktails, and dry cocktail books for non-drinkers. Bottoms up!

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