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Older Women & Friends: Stories of Aging Well

Jane Leder
Aging
Aging Well
Ageism
Alzheimer's Disease
Eating Disorders
Cannabis
Body Image
Gerontology
Living Apart Together
Aging Freely
Solo Aging
1950s Fashion
Fashion and Social Connection
Divorce In Later Life
Marriage Therapy
Pain Management
Warmth and Assertiveness
Anne Abernathy
Female Conductors
Diet Culture

"Older Women & Friends: Stories of Aging Well" with Jane Leder is a podcast celebrating the wisdom, resilience, and real-life experiences of older women navigating life after 50.

Award-winning author Jane Leder and her guests explore the joys and challenges of aging, covering topics like longevity, healthspan, identity, purpose, and meaningful relationships.

Through powerful storytelling and hone... more

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Artwork for Older Women & Friends: Stories of Aging Well

Latest Episodes

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 meanin... more

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 em... more

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 W... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Debra Mandel
Psychologist, relationship expert, and author
Episode: Mother-Daughter Relationships After 50: Healing, Purpose & Aging Well | Debra Mandel, Ph.D.
Regina McCann Hess
Wealth management expert; founder of Forge Wealth Management; author of Superwoman Wealth
Forge Wealth Management
Episode: Financial Independence for Women Over 50: Retirement, Divorce Recovery & Aging Well | Regina McCann Hess
Deb Benfield
Registered dietitian, nutritionist, and coach; author of Unapologetic Aging
Author, Unapologetic Aging
Episode: Body Liberation After 60: Letting Go of Diet Culture & Rewriting Your Body Story with Deb Benfield
Dr. Becky Whetstone
Licensed marriage and family therapist
Episode: Gray Divorce & Second Chances: Why Older Women Are Redefining Love, Marriage, and Purpose After 50 w/ Dr. Becky Whetstone
Tracy Gendron
Gerontologist and author of Ageism Unmasked (2022)
Episode: 60 Is Not The New 50; 70 is Not The New 60: Redefining Aging Well with Dr. Tracey Gendron
Mollie Kaye
Singer, writer, and 1950s fashionista featured as a guest
Episode: The Cure to Loneliness May Be In Your Closet: Aging Well Through Style, Confidence, & Connection with Mollie Kaye
Kat Miller
Psychotherapist described as an aging enthusiast and wonderment counselor who helps people and culture break free from ageism
Age Freely
Episode: Aging Freely: Rethinking Growing Older As Something to Embrace, Not To Resist w/ Kat Miller
Sara Zeff Geber
Solo aging expert, author, and speaker
Author/Speaker on Solo Aging
Episode: Solo Agers: Older Americans Living Alone w/ Sara Zeff Geber
Anne Abernathy
Olympic luger and archer, grandmaster of resilience
Open Masters Games / archery community
Episode: Grandma Luge: Olympic Athlete Anne Abernathy on Aging, Resilience, and Defying Limits

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Jane Leder
Host of Older Women & Friends: Stories of Aging Well

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 212 ratings
  • Deep questions lead to deep answers - great food for thought!

    I really enjoy Jane’s podcast because it’s thought provoking and she brings on seasoned, sassy, and interesting guest.

    I really liked the episode with Clare Beckton because we are both a fierce stand for those who re in my language - Refiring not Retiring, and in her words, Rewiring not retiring!

    So much wisdom in these short conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jsakira1
    Canada7 months ago
  • Listened to it twice

    I’ve enjoyed every guest and followed a few suggested podcasts. Today, “Is this the rest of my life?” I replayed and listened to the entire conversation twice. Loved and shared it. Looking forward to future guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Babysoft777
    United States8 months ago
  • Consummate Interviewer

    Just listened to “Rewirement, Not Retirement.” Jane is the consummate interviewer. Every question asked was exactly the one I wanted the answer to next. It was a beautiful, flow, well thought out and interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ethrelke
    United Statesa year ago
  • Suggestion for Topic: The Ethels - AARP

    I recently heard Boomer Banter talk to two ladies about The Ethels, and I’d recommend The Ethels as a topic for your podcast, to help women connect and find new friends. I am a member of an Indianapolis chapter and it is a great way to meet like-minded women and new friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lillyth2k
    United Statesa year ago
  • Terrific show

    Jane is a great interviewers, which yields great conversation. I thought this before I was a guest, searching for podcasts that tell the whole truth about aging — not just the challenges but the unexpected gifts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melinda Blau
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise the show's thought-provoking discussions on aging and purpose.

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Mother-Daughter Relationships After 50: Healing, Purpose & Aging Well | Debra Mandel, Ph.D.
Q: What are practical steps daughters can take to begin healing and building healthier relationships with their mothers later in life?
Mandel emphasizes identifying and naming shame, practicing compassionate communication (I statements), active listening, not taking things personally, and creating boundaries that foster mutual respect, while recognizing that both parties are adults who deserve agency in the relationship.
Mother-Daughter Relationships After 50: Healing, Purpose & Aging Well | Debra Mandel, Ph.D.
Q: What were you like as a kid?
Debra Mandel reflects on being a loving, nurturing child who faced family challenges, including a mother who had a difficult past and later used those experiences to fuel her interest in psychology and healing. She explains how early family dynamics shaped her drive to understand and improve relationships.
60 Is Not The New 50; 70 is Not The New 60: Redefining Aging Well with Dr. Tracey Gendron
Q: What were some of the characteristics of your grandparents that shaped your view of aging and aging well?
She recalls warmth, creativity, intellectual curiosity, and a life spent traveling, which helped her see aging as a gift and a source of lifelong inspiration.
60 Is Not The New 50; 70 is Not The New 60: Redefining Aging Well with Dr. Tracey Gendron
Q: So Tracy, listeners love to know a little bit about a guest's personal story. What kind of kid were you?
Tracy describes herself as rambunctious and adventure-seeking, with a late-blooming academic career, eventually earning a PhD despite early struggles as a student.
TOO OLD FOR EATING DISORDERS?: THINK AGAIN w/ Michele Mason
Q: What should listeners look for as red flags in themselves or loved ones?
Rapid weight loss, distorted body image, ritualistic food behaviors, hiding meals, and misaligned emotional responses to conversations about food.

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A thoughtful show focused on aging well, longevity, healthspan, relationships, and purpose as women move into later life. Conversations feature experts in finance, health, therapy, aging, fashion, caregiving, and resilience, with a strong emphasis on practical guidance, empowerment, and community. The tone is warm, curious, and informed, often highlighting actionable steps listeners can apply to improve well-being and independence in the second half of life. A notable strength is mixing expert insight with personal storytelling and real-world experiences to challenge stereotypes about aging and to celebrate lasting contributions of older women.

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2. Regina McCann Hess
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