Age Blind

Deciding where to live after 50 can be challenging. Do you still need that big house and all that "stuff?" Do you want the responsibility of homeownership? How much of a minimalist or digital nomad are you capable of being? Working with the right real estate agent or broker is as important as finding the right therapist at this stage. Nick has worked for several major brokerages and now has his own business. He'll share the good, bad, and sometimes very ugly of home buying and renting and what qualities you should look for in the person who's helping you find your dream home at the next phase of your life.

One of us has spent years on farms and in nature. The other spent years on subways and with roaches and mice. We're two decades apart. But that doesn't define us. Two very different women talk about what we have in common and the fun adventures we've had in Iowa (which is a way cooler place than most NYers would imagine)!

30 (more or less) into the "summer of midlife freedom," I reflect on what I've done so far and what lessons I've learned that can help YOU enjoy the best summer (or fall, winter, or spring) ever!

Many people 50+ grapple with what to do at this stage of their lives -- what they REALLY want to do and how they can do it. Breaking old habits and self-limiting beliefs is part of the process. Goober is the founder of Drive Your Life® and has helped hundreds of people identify who they are NOW, who they want to be "when they grow up" and how to get there, removing the obstacles to making change. Learn how to start turning YOUR fantasies into action (and even identifying what those fantasies are at this stage).

Wondering how those three things fit together? Think again and listen up! London-based Suzanne Noble runs Startup School for Seniors, hosts Sex Advice for Seniors, and is a professional jazz and blues vocalist. Just as with great sex or music, we'll leave you wanting more as we talk frankly (VERY frankly) about f*cking, career reinvention, and perceptions of older women and sexuality. NOT for the prudish!

Paul Long breaks his life into these phases: Paul v1.0 was a third-generation storyteller who grew up in the news business. Paul v2.0 was an award-winning TV reporter and producer. Paul v3.0 was an Emmy-winning content creator. Paul v4.0 is the founder of New Way Forward. He helps others learn what it takes to add more joy, meaningfulness, relevance, and income to their lives. You'll learn from Paul how to look back to move forward!

Imagine your home caught fire and you could just grab ONE thing. What would it be? As we age, our "stuff" can become either more or less important to us. This provocative episode will help you hone in on the "things" that mean the most to you and the story behind them. Martie walks her own talk. She sold her apartment in Brooklyn 6+ years ago and hit the road in her 21-foot campervan (named Brooklyn) to host story-sharing gatherings & interactive art/history exhibitions for individuals, families & organizations all over the country. She's a legacy artist on a mission to build deeper connections, community & legacy through the stories of the Things that Matter. She's been written about in the Wall Street Journal & featured in three books. She splits her time between her wife & mom-in-law in Albuquerque and her Mom in Vermont. And when she can she meets her wife, a marriage 30+ years in the making, on the dance floor where they met a lifetime ago. She's launching a series of multi-author books all about the Things that Matter in 2024.

This is my first summer as an adult that I've had virtually unlimited freedom. It's full of possibilities and surprises.

Before I jet off on the first of my cross-country adventures (flying, not in a van -- although I wouldn't rule that out for next year -- the Summer of '69), I'm offering my perspective on things to do when you're still in great health and you no longer have to show up in an office or take care of kids or aging parents. FREEDOM!

PLUS, you can be among the first people to get my NEW list of "100 Ways to Have Fun This Summer: From Wholesome to a Little Naughty and Wild."

A counselor, nurse, and author in Berkeley, California, Kathy Labriola has provided affordable mental health services to alternative communities for 30 years. She has written four books on consensual nonmonogamy, including one called "Polyamorous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships. She describes herself as a "card-carrying bisexual and polyamorist" for 50 years. Extra-crunchy, she lives in a housing co-op, grows organic vegetables, and raises chickens.

That profile is terrific and the first few dates are promising. And then, BOOM! The ick sets in. Casey and I met when we were both going through divorced 10+ years ago and, since then have had many many dates (with other people), relationships (some over a year), and some pretty wild and weird tales. We've discovered that when you're dating, you face those moments when you must decide whether the quirks you see are deal-breakers or issues to work through. Plus, we reveal some of our own pass/fail/work criteria when evaluating potential suitors over 50 (or any age for that matter).