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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Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined challenges outdated narratives about aging and celebrates what’s possible in later life.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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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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Ann Jones, 75, has never been afraid of change. Curiosity and courage have carried her from teaching on a remote Native American reservation to a demanding career with Andersen Consulting/Accenture, and later to gardening, real estate, and a new life... more

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Founder and Executive Director Donna V. Werner’s humanitarian journey began in 2016, when she attended a conference in Toronto, Canada, as an international delegate from the United States. There, she met a gentleman from Kenya who had recently starte... more

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What can we learn from older adults who maintain remarkable memory and cognitive health well into their 80s and beyond? Dr. Emily Rogalski invites us into the fascinating science of SuperAgers—adults over 80 whose memory performance is comparable to ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Cynthia Goren
Lifelong learner, writer, and educator; author of Tales from a Jewish Grandmother
Independent author/educator
Episode: 396 Cynthia Goren: A Life of Learning, Listening, and Helping Others
Melinda Blau
Author and journalist focused on aging, co-host of Crow's Feet
Author; Crow's Feet podcast
Episode: 395 Melinda Blau: Life is a Series of Nexts - Take Pride in Little Things
Paula Mosenberg Nesoff
Writer, social worker, therapist, and advocate; author of Among Us
Independent author / advocate
Episode: 394 Paula Nesoff: A Social Activist Born from the Realities of Life
Terry Craig
Guest introduction; lifelong creator, fiber artist, and cyclist
Episode: 393 Terry Craig: The Power and Satisfaction of Building Community

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

4.6 out of 5 stars from 79 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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399 Emily Rogalski: Distinguishing Super Agers--The Science of ExceptionalCognitive Health
Q: And welcome to today's interview. So, what first drew you to study exceptional cognitive aging?
Her interest began with observing how some individuals who learned differently in childhood could maintain sharp cognition later in life, prompting her to explore brain differences and trajectories of aging beyond the traditional decline narrative.
395 Melinda Blau: Life is a Series of Nexts - Take Pride in Little Things
Q: What does it mean to you that life is a series of nexts?
It means recognizing that change is constant, choosing to face new challenges with curiosity, and using past experiences to stay hopeful and proactive, even after serious health scares.
396 Cynthia Goren: A Life of Learning, Listening, and Helping Others
Q: Tell us about the young woman who discovered a love of learning and decided to pass it on.
Cynthia describes a childhood shaped by family influence, where parents encouraged reading and discussion, and she grew to love explaining what she learned, which planted the seeds for a lifelong career in education and a desire to pass knowledge to others.
390 Abbie Rosner: The Psychedelic Renaissance Among Older Adults
Q: What does safety look like in this context?
She explains a protocol built around set and setting, preparation with a trained facilitator, medical screening, and a careful choice of medicine and dose, underscoring that experiences are not spontaneous but carefully managed for safety.
390 Abbie Rosner: The Psychedelic Renaissance Among Older Adults
Q: Was there a particular moment that made you want to explore psychedelics in aging?
Rosner describes a combination of personal history, therapy, meditation, and a late rediscovery of cannabis that reframed her perspective; a birthday gift of Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind sparked a deeper investigation into clinical research and transformative potential.

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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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Recent guests on Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined include:

1. Ann Jones
2. Donna Werner
3. Emily Rogalski
4. Glennette Tilley Turner
5. Ann Stanford
6. Cynthia Goren
7. Melinda Blau
8. Paula Mosenberg Nesoff

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