I got to sit down with my 95-year-old friend Zell this week, and I've included a great clip of our conversation in today's episode. After we talked, I started reflecting on the biggest lessons I've learned since turning 50. These are my top 4 lessons learned. I'd love to hear yours!

This week's resources:

Brown, B. (2015). Rising Strong. Vermilion.

Adventure and wrinkles abound as Grandma Joy prepares to visit her 63rd U.S. national park - Roadtrippers

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During the pandemic, Tanya left her corporate job and transitioned into social entrepreneurship, founding the company Femdacity. Femdacity is a company that sells sustainable, absorbent reusable panties and pads for people who menstruate. She's passionate about period poverty and entrepreneurship for marginalized women.

For More Information about Period Poverty & How You Can Help:

www.period.org

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After Tracy's job shifted during the pandemic, she launched her own spice rub business called Reynolds Spice Rubs. In this episode, she shares whether age was a factor for her in launching her business, what her biggest fears and dreams are for her business, and what it means to her to live vibrantly grey.

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Book: Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo

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In this episode, I'm discussing a serious public health issue that existed long before Covid-19: Loneliness. Today, we're addressing loneliness as it shows up in older age, what we can do in our daily lives to assist those who are experiencing loneliness, and what we can do if we are personally experiencing loneliness.

The Relationship Cure by John Gottman:

https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Cure-Strengthening-Marriage-Friendships/dp/0609809539/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1683588545&sr=8-1

NPR Segment about Loneliness:

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/02/1173418268/loneliness-connection-mental-health-dementia-surgeon-general

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This week I am joined by 62-year-old competitive figure skater, Isabelle Dulac. Isabelle started her figure skating career in her late 50s, and I just knew I had to speak with her about all things aging, pursuing your dreams, and trying new things.

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Today's episode is featuring my guest, Angie Hanson, who shares how she turned her profound grief to support others through education, her facilitation of support groups, and a new line of grief cards.

Angie shares the relationship between grief and aging, starting an online shop after the age of 50, channeling gratitude and joy during birthdays, and so much more.

Check out the Ted Talk I mentioned about righteous anger:

https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/769449387/reframing-anger

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I'm thrilled to introduce you to special guest, Cindy Scharkey. Cindy is passionate about opening the doors for women to have conversations about expressing, experiencing and enjoying their sexuality. In this episode, Cindy shares some of the struggles of women over 50 when it comes to having joyful and satisfying sex lives as well as practical tips and suggestions for better sex and arousal.

An excellent Ted talk by Brene Brown:

https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability/c

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My guest today is Cheryl Robbins. In this episode, we talk about all kinds of important issues for aging women including what it's like to pursue dreams that we may have given up on when we were younger.

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In this episode, I am sharing details about some ways you might be holding yourself back from living vibrantly and chasing your big dreams, and some activities or practices to help you overcome those obstacles.

Check out the Guardian article I referenced in this episode:

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/apr/07/own-your-grey-hair-and-be-powerful-women-on-no-longer-dyeing-their-hair

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My special guest today is my friend and coach, Jana Corinne. Jana specializes in helping her clients manifest their dreams, and she has incredible experience specifically supporting women over 50. I have participated in some of her programs and I just knew that she could bring some wonderful tips and strategies to share with the Vibrantly Grey community. I hope you love her as much as I do.

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