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 Jane sits down with Diane Heiler to talk about her memoir, A Widow's Fire. Diane shares the remarkable story of losing her beloved husband of 25 years to lung Cancer and the emotional reality of bec…

 Jane sits down wit…

 Jane sits down with Diane Heiler to talk about her memoir, A Widow's Fire. Diane shares the remarkable story of losing her beloved husband of 25 years to lung cancer and the emotional reality of becoming his caregiver during the final years of his life. She speaks openly about anticipatory Grief, caregiver Burnout, and the overwhelming loneliness that followed his passing, while revealing how journaling, poetry, and self-reflection became powerful tools for healing. Diane also reflects on the experiences that shaped her long before widowhood—including Divorce, single Motherhood, entreprene…

In this episode of Older Women & Friends, Jane Leder welcomes bestselling author, leadership expert, and Aging well advocate Erika Andersen for a thought-provoking conversation about what it truly…

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In this episode of Older Women & Friends, Jane Leder welcomes bestselling author, leadership expert, and aging well advocate Erika Andersen for a thought-provoking conversation about what it truly means to create your best life after 60.Drawing from her acclaimed book, The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life, Erika shares a practical roadmap for aging well, finding purpose, embracing change, and staying engaged, curious, and fulfilled in later life. Rather than viewing aging as a period of decline, she challenges women over 50 to see it as an opportunity for reinvention, Growth, freedom…

Jane Leder sits down with legendary fashion designer, entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor, and pro-aging advocate Diane Gilman for an unforgettable conversation about women over 50, aging well, reinv…

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Jane Leder sits down with legendary fashion designer, entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor, and pro-aging advocate Diane Gilman for an unforgettable conversation about women over 50, aging well, reinvention, purpose, confidence, and creating a meaningful life at every age.Known worldwide as the “Queen of Jeans,” Diane Gilman transformed the fashion industry after age 60 by designing jeans specifically for middle-aged women, eventually selling nearly 25 million pairs worldwide. But this episode isn’t just about fashion. It’s about what happens when success, aging, Health challenges, and…

This episode explores how our earliest Family experiences—especially the complex bond between mothers and daughters—shape our Mental Health, emotional patterns, self-worth, and Relationships acros…

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This episode explores how our earliest family experiences—especially the complex bond between mothers and daughters—shape our mental health, emotional patterns, self-worth, and relationships across the lifespan. From childhood attachment and unmet emotional needs to adulthood independence and identity, this discussion uncovers the hidden layers that influence how women navigate life after 50, Retirement, and aging well.Dr. Debra Mandel shares real-life insights from her clinical experience, including how shame, emotional wounds, and communication breakdowns often carry into midlife and bey…

What happens when women over 50 are forced to take control of their finances after divorce, retirement, Caregiving, or the loss of a partner? Or what about women who want to be financially savvy at an…

What happens when wo…

What happens when women over 50 are forced to take control of their finances after divorce, retirement, caregiving, or the loss of a partner? Or what about women who want to be financially savvy at any time in their lives?In this episode of Older Women & Friends: Stories of Aging Well, host Jane Leder sits down with wealth management expert and Super Woman Wealth author Regina McCann Hess to discuss Financial Independence for women over 50, Retirement Planning, divorce recovery, aging well, and building lasting Money confidence.Growing up in a financially unstable household after her paren…

Oh, boy, this is an episode that a ton of older women need to hear, and that includes yours truly!In this episode, my guest is Deb Benfield, registered dietitian, nutritionist, and author . Our focus…

Oh, boy, this is an …

Oh, boy, this is an episode that a ton of older women need to hear, and that includes yours truly!In this episode, my guest is Deb Benfield, registered dietitian, nutritionist, and author . Our focus: how older women can break free from decades of body shame, ageism, and Diet culture—and begin rewriting their relationship with their bodies with compassion, dignity, and truth.For many women over 50, body image struggles don’t disappear with age—they often intensify. Shaped by lifelong cultural messaging, family influences, and societal expectations around beauty and thinness, these inter…

In this compelling episode of Older Women and Friends, host Jane Leder | Aging Well Advocate for Older Women sits down with licensed Marriage and family therapist Dr. Becky Whetstone to explore one of…

In this compelling e…

In this compelling episode of Older Women and Friends, host Jane Leder | Aging Well Advocate for Older Women sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Dr. Becky Whetstone to explore one of the fastest-growing social trends today: gray divorce—and why more older women are choosing to redefine Love, relationships, and personal fulfillment after 50.With over two decades of clinical experience—and four marriages of her own—Dr. Becky brings a rare combination of professional expertise and lived experience to this powerful conversation. Together, they unpack the emotional, psycholo…

What does it really mean to age well?In this thought-provoking episode of Older Women and Friends, host Jane Leder sits down with renowned gerontologist Tracey Gendron, author of Aging Unmasked: Expl…

What does it really …

What does it really mean to age well?In this thought-provoking episode of Older Women and Friends, host Jane Leder sits down with renowned gerontologist Tracey Gendron, author of Aging Unmasked: Exploring Ageism and How to End It. We cover a lot of ground: • Why aging is about growth, development, and lifelong learning• How older women can embrace their age with confidence and authenticity• The surprising psychological benefits of growing older, including the “positivity effect.”• Why meaningful friendships and intergenerational relationships matter throughout the lifespanThis epi…

In this thought-provoking and uplifting episode of “Older Women and Friends,” host Jane Leder | Aging Well Advocate for Older Women, sits down with singer, writer, and vintage fashion enthusiast M…

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In this thought-provoking and uplifting episode of “Older Women and Friends,” host Jane Leder | Aging Well Advocate for Older Women, sits down with singer, writer, and vintage fashion enthusiast Mollie Kaye for a powerful conversation about loneliness, visibility, personal expression, and the surprising ways older women can create meaningful connections in everyday life.As many women move through midlife and beyond, they often face new challenges, including social isolation, changing identities, retirement transitions, and a sense of becoming invisible in a culture that tends to prioritize…

"Without IMPERNANCE There Is No Expansion" - Kat MillerWelcome to Older Women and Friends, where host Jane Leder | Aging Well Advocate for Older Women, meets fascinating women who are redefining what …

"Without IMPERNANCE …

"Without IMPERNANCE There Is No Expansion" - Kat MillerWelcome to Older Women and Friends, where host Jane Leder | Aging Well Advocate for Older Women, meets fascinating women who are redefining what it means to grow older with Wisdom, independence, and purpose.In this powerful episode, Jane talks with psychotherapist Kat Miller, who challenges everything that we think we know about aging. While many believe aging means decline and loss, Kat offers a radical and refreshing perspective: aging can be a path to cognitive expansion, emotional depth, freedom, and joy.Together, Kat and Jane explore …

SummaryIn this conversation, Sara Zeff Geber discusses the phenomenon of solo aging, particularly among women, and the societal changes that have led to an increase in the number of people choosing to…

SummaryIn this conve…

SummaryIn this conversation, Sara Zeff Geber discusses the phenomenon of solo aging, particularly among women, and the societal changes that have led to an increase in the number of people choosing to age alone. She emphasizes the importance of planning for the future, including financial, legal, and social aspects, and highlights the need for community and connection as people age. The discussion also touches on evolving definitions of solo aging and the implications of family diaspora for relationships and support systems.TakeawaysWomen gained independence through higher Education and job op…

If you watch the Winter Olympics, you have seen and heard about luge, a sport where athletes race down an icy track on a small sled, lying on their backs with their feet pointing forward, reaching spe…

If you watch the Win…

If you watch the Winter Olympics, you have seen and heard about luge, a sport where athletes race down an icy track on a small sled, lying on their backs with their feet pointing forward, reaching speeds over 90 mph. At age 34, today’s guest, Anne Abernathy, set the record as the oldest female to compete in luge at the Winter Olympic Games. But that wasn’t the ending of her career.She made the US Virgin Islands’ luge team six more times. At age 63, Anne was the oldest woman to compete in the sport at the Olympics.And just for the heck of it, she honed her archery skills. As you might h…