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Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined

Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau
Aging
Ageism
Women Empowerment
Creativity
Resilience
Women's Empowerment
Travel
Grief
Art
Spirituality
Loss
Dementia
Writing
Education
Chicago
Personal Growth
Personal Development
Memoir Writing
Alzheimer's Disease
Love

Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined challenges outdated narratives about aging and celebrates what’s possible in later life. Through thoughtful conversations, personal reflections, and honest storytelling, the podcast explores creativity, purpose, resilience, and reinvention after 70. Each episode features real voices and lived experience, offering insight and inspiration for navigating this stage of ... more

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Marsha Borders, 76, met early life challenges with tenacity and resourcefulness, including her mother’s mental illness and her own experiences of racial discrimination. An African American lesbian committed to social justice, Marsha believes in build... more

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Chris Ruys, 81, has never been one to resist an interesting fork in the road. A lifelong lover of art, words and people’s stories, she follows her curiosity into activism, creative pursuits and unexpected adventures. What others might call taking ris... more

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At 76, Magda Bogin describes herself as an “a-typical international,” drawn

to the sounds of languages, the cello, and the power of words. A poet,

novelist, journalist, teacher, librettist, translator, and cellist, she has devoted

her life to expl... more

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For Liz DiCarlo, 77, activism isn’t something separate from everyday life. It is how she lives—seeing a need, stepping forward, and working alongside others to create change.

Now retired after a long career as a registered nurse and community organi... more

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Marsha Borders
Social justice advocate and co-chair of the Environmental Committee of the League of Women Voters of Oak Park and River Forest
League of Women Voters of Oak Park and River Forest
Episode: 405 Marsha Borders: Building Bridges, Creating Positive Change
Chris Ruys
Retired journalist and public relations professional, League of Women Voters volunteer, and women's business advocate
League of Women Voters of Chicago
Episode: 404 Chris Ruys: Curiosity Can Lead to the Road Less Traveled
Magda Bogin
Poet, novelist, journalist, writing teacher, librettist, translator and cellist
Under the Volcano
Episode: 403 Magda Bogin: Finding Truth Through Music, Words, and Culture
Elizabeth DiCarlo
Retired registered nurse and community organizer, and longtime activist.
Episode: 402 Elizabeth (Liz) DiCarlo: A Role Model for Graciousness and Activism
Ann Jones
Former Andersen Consulting partner and Asheville-based educator and real estate professional
Independent; based in Asheville, NC
Episode: 401 Ann Jones: Life Is a Series of Next Chapters
Donna Werner
Founder and executive director of Dorcas Destiny International (DDI)
Dorcas Destiny International
Episode: 400 Donna Werner: Finding Purpose in Kenya
Emily Rogalski
Cognitive neuroscientist; coined the term SuperAgers; researcher at University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: 399 Emily Rogalski: Distinguishing Super Agers--The Science of ExceptionalCognitive Health
Glennette Tilley Turner
Historian and author specializing in the Underground Railroad in Illinois
Independent researcher and author
Episode: 398 Glennette Turner: Inspiring Stories of Freedom Seekers—The Illinois Underground Railroad
Ann Stanford
Educator, writer, and spiritual companion; decades in higher education and author
Independent writer and spiritual practitioner
Episode: 397 Ann Stanford: Envisioning the Fullness of Self

Hosts

Catherine (various spellings consolidated)
Co-host who guides interview flow and fosters guest storytelling; appears across many episodes.
Gail (Zalitsky)
Co-host who introduces guests and facilitates questions, often co-leading interviews.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Love listening to Gail and Catherine. They are excellent interviewers and have such interesting guests. I like learning learning new things

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liz Kitchens
    United States2 years ago
  • Insightful and inspiring!

    Kudos to Gail and Catherine for creating a podcast that shows us what’s possible as we age - anything! Their guests are fascinating and full wisdom. Their insightful questions bring out the best in their guests and remind us that we can have our own version of vibrancy at 70 and beyond too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reinvention Rebel
    United States2 years ago
  • Mimi at 73

    Thank you for the wonderful podcast ! You offer a wealth of information that not many want to offer !! Keep it coming I’m so happy to share you with my friends and relatives ! God bless you all for forging on and bringing us up to date information !! Please keep it coming ! Let’s all stay informed and share ways to feel and look young !! Thank you !especially the episode with the Geriatrician ! Awesome Dr ! 🙏👍 Marie Iacono SI NY

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ilovepresidenttrump
    United States2 years ago
  • Much Needed Encouragement!

    Gail and Catherine, ‘Aging Reimagined’ and am so thrilled with the encouragement and insights from each and every women here, you are so remarkable!

    Thank you for all of the effort you are putting into creating these interviews and messages, I REALLY need to hear from women who have gone before me in this season of my life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen Schuman
    United States2 years ago
  • Superb podcast!!

    Very thought- provoking and and inspirational! This is a treasure trove of information and motivation to help explore the multitude of issues we deal with as women over 70. Great guests. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    glimadoll
    United States3 years ago

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Episodes are described as insightful and uplifting, with actionable and aspirational aging stories.
Listeners appreciate content that broadens the conversation on aging beyond decline to purpose and vitality.
Listeners value the hosts' warm, nurturing interview style and the variety of inspiring guests.

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405 Marsha Borders: Building Bridges, Creating Positive Change
Q: What issues are most important to you now?
Borders says voting rights are her foremost concern, followed by saving democracy and protecting the environment. She believes democracy must be protected before other important issues can be addressed.
405 Marsha Borders: Building Bridges, Creating Positive Change
Q: What did those early years teach you about responsibility, resilience, and getting things done?
As the oldest of four, Borders had to help her mother and siblings while also figuring out how to build her own life. She learned to be resourceful and determined to find a way forward.
404 Chris Ruys: Curiosity Can Lead to the Road Less Traveled
Q: What has your work with the League of Women Voters given you?
She says it has given her opportunities to advocate for causes she believes in, learn about government and local government, and make new friendships. Her League work includes voter registration, public voting information, and research on Chicago mayoral election methods.
404 Chris Ruys: Curiosity Can Lead to the Road Less Traveled
Q: What is it about you, do you think, that keeps you interested in trying something completely new? What are you learning now?
Ruys says curiosity has always driven her, along with a willingness to take risks and choose less-traveled paths. She describes leaving college, moving to Santa Monica, and exploring new creative interests.
402 Elizabeth (Liz) DiCarlo: A Role Model for Graciousness and Activism
Q: Has your nursing background influenced your support of medical aid and dine?
DiCarlo says her nursing background reinforced her belief in bodily autonomy, including the right to make end-of-life choices. She and her wife advocate through Compassion & Choices in Massachusetts.

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Aging Reimagined curates thoughtful conversations with women 70 and older (and beyond) who are redefining what later life can look like. Episodes center on resilience, lifelong learning, creativity, and purpose, featuring guests from education, health, travel, the arts, and public service. The tone is nurturing, curious, and hopeful, with honest storytelling that highlights intergenerational mentorship, civic engagement, and reinvention after 70. Noteworthy is the focus on elevating lived experience as a source of inspiration and practical guidance for growing older with meaning, community, and agency.

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1. Marsha Borders
2. Chris Ruys
3. Magda Bogin
4. Elizabeth DiCarlo
5. Ann Jones
6. Donna Werner
7. Emily Rogalski
8. Glennette Tilley Turner

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