We've all experienced hurt at the hands of another, be it a lover, a friend, or even a family member. However, not all of us are able to forgive the person who hurt us, and some of us forgive too easily.

In this heartfelt episode Erinn and Vanessa discuss the why's and how's of forgiving (or choosing not to) and share their own personal stories of learning to forgive the biggest hurts in their lives.

Join them on Instagram @that.gray.area to join the discussion on all things women and aging, Pinky swear, it's REALLY fun!

And if you prefer *watching* them talk about all the wonderful things being a woman and mid-life has to offer (and there are SO many) you can watch That Gray Area on YouTube Here

However you get there - let's join each other in That Gray Area! 

If you have a body - and we know you do -  you've probably felt that it's been subject to comment or scrutiny at some point in your life.  On this episode Vanessa and Erinn launch their series on shaming,  with a look at how society at large and we ourselves shame peoples bodies.

Is fat shaming one of the last socially acceptable forms of discrimination?  Why are women's bodies up for public discussion?  Why do we need to create one narrow standard of beauty that the majority of women could never live up to?  And how can we normalize bodies and become more accepting of ourselves and others?

Join them on Instagram @that.gray.area to join the discussion on all things women and aging, Pinky swear, it's REALLY fun!

And if you prefer *watching* them talk about all the wonderful things being a woman and mid-life has to offer (and there are SO many) you can watch That Gray Area on YouTube Here

However you get there - let's join each other in That Gray Area! 

Erinn and Vanessa discuss their parenting styles which although different, both resulted in happy, loving, funny, bright, well adjusted young adults. They talk about the tips and tricks they've learned over the years that really worked to foster healthy self-esteem and how that has developed into deep meaningful relationships with their kids as they've grown older. After all, who wants to hear about all the ways they screwed up? Where's the fun in that? ;)  Besides, "momming" is hard - we should all be giving ourselves more pats on the back! 

Join them on Instagram @that.gray.area to join the discussion on all things women and aging, Pinky swear, it's actually REALLY fun!

And if you prefer *watching* them talk about all the wonderful things mid-life has to offer (and there are SO many) you can watch That Gray Area on YouTube Here

However you get there - let's join each other in That Gray Area! 

In this episode Erinn and Vanessa attempt to define what it means to Age Gracefully in today's society, and how that can mean something different for every one.

Botox? Fillers? Hair dye and makeup, or even surgery? Or...Screw it all and embrace the low-maintenance joys of gray hair and wrinkles! Perhaps the answer, as always, lies somewhere in That Gray Area.

Join them on Instagram @that.gray.area to join the discussion on all things women and aging, Pinky swear, it's actually REALLY fun!

And if you prefer *watching* them talk about all the wonderful things mid-life has to offer (and there are SO many) you can watch That Gray Area on YouTube Here

However you get there - let's join each other in That Gray Area! 

Vanessa and Erinn a getting real about sex. How it changes as we age, how our ideas of sexuality are instilled in us at a young age and how we can learn to harness our sexual power and create healthy, lasting sexual relationships that stand the test of time.  Let's Talk About Sex Baby! This is the first part in a series - so stayed tuned for more in the future!

Join them on Instagram @that.gray.area to join the discussion on all things women and aging, Pinky swear, it's actually REALLY fun!

And if you prefer *watching* them talk about all the wonderful things mid-life has to offer (and there are SO many) you can watch That Gray Area on YouTube Here

However you get there - let's join each other in That Gray Area! 

In That Gray Area's first "FlashCast" Vanessa and Erinn honor the life and accomplishments of their favorite Supreme Court Justice and feminist hero Ruth Bader Ginsburg. In this brief but topical episode they discuss RBG's legacy as the preeminent champion of gender equality and justice for all.

Join them on Instagram @that.gray.area to join the discussion on all things women and aging, pinky swear, it's actually REALLY fun!

And if you prefer *watching* them talk about all the wonderful things mid-life has to offer (and there are SO many) you can watch That Gray Area on YouTube Here

However you get there - let's join each other in That Gray Area! 

Erinn discusses her harrowing and hilarious menopause journey (yep, she had *almost* every symptom imaginable).  They cover the highs and the lows of "the change" and what lead Erinn to seek out hormone replacement therapy (HRT), while Vanessa quakes in fear at the thought of the journey that lies ahead.

Join them on Instagram @that.gray.area to join the discussion on all things women and aging, Pinky swear, it's actually REALLY fun!

And if you prefer *watching* them talk about all the wonderful things mid-life has to offer (and there are SO many) you can watch That Gray Area on YouTube Here

However you get there - let's join each other in That Gray Area! 

Vanessa and Erinn get down and dirty about Self-love and what they are doing to overcome impediments that stand in the way of embracing and appreciating who they are, while still working to improve and grow.

Join us on Instagram @that.gray.area to join the discussion on all things women and aging, We swear, it's actually REALLY fun!

And if you prefer *watching* us talk about all things wonderful about mid-life you can watch us on YouTube Here

Erinn and Vanessa give you a little backstory on who they are and why they want to change the narrative on women and aging.

Join us on Instagram @that.gray.area to join the discussion on all things women and aging, We swear, it's actually REALLY fun!

And if you prefer *watching* us talk about all things wonderful about mid-life you can watch us on YouTube Here

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Erinn and Vanessa talk about sex, relationships and aging. Erinn has been with her husband for 17 years and Vanessa is newly single after a 20 year marriage. They discuss the pros and cons of staying or going, sex in new and long term relationships, and "keepin' it spicy" as we age.

Join us on Instagram @that.gray.area to join the discussion on all things women and aging, We swear, it's actually REALLY fun!

And if you prefer *watching* us talk about all things wonderful about mid-life you can watch us on YouTube Here