Older Women & Friends: Real Women. Real Experts. Real Talk About Aging

society, culture, relationships, personal, journals · EN-US

What does it really mean to grow older as a woman? Forget the stereotypes. Older Women & Friends is a podcast about the real experiences of women in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond, and the many unexpected possibilities that come with getting older. Host Jane Leder talks with fascinating women and leading experts about the subjects that matter throughout later life: healthy aging, longevity, relationships, friendship, ageism, money, body image, sexuality, grief, loss, reinvention, purpose, independence, and finding meaning as life changes. Some guests bring professional expertise. Others bring extraordinary stories from their own lives. Together, these conversations explore the realities of aging not as something to fear or simply “fix,” but as a stage of life filled with challenges, surprises, growth, connection, and possibility. Jane brings a unique perspective to these conversations because she is experiencing this