After the attacks of October 7, 2023, Zibby Owens, the bestselling author, podcaster, publisher, and book influencer reached out to Jewish writers and advocates and asked them to contribute essays to an anthology, “On Being Jewish Now.” In the essay collection, 75 writers share heartfelt reflections that reveal the Jewish experience across a range of snapshots—faith, family, food, and a shared history of both joy and trauma stretching across millennia. In this powerful and moving episode, host K...
Nov 04, 2024•46 min
Cate Luzio pivoted a 20- year investment banking career in midlife to launch Luminary—a global professional education and networking platform for women and allies through all phases of their career journey. We explore what it takes to build a business, thrive in our careers, and elevate personal leadership. We also dive into one of Cate’s biggest professional setbacks and how grit and the ability to “come out swinging” helped her survive as a business owner. Plus, the importance of self-advocacy...
Oct 28, 2024•44 min
Do you use vaginal estrogen? Recommended by top menopause specialists, backed by multiple studies, vaginal estrogen is proven to work to prevent or treat the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). GSM is incredibly common and includes bladder leaks, vaginal dryness, painful sex, and frequent UTIs, which can be deadly as we age. But many women are scared of vaginal estrogen due to an outdated and misleading FDA-mandated warning label that treats local vaginal estrogen with the same broad brus...
Oct 21, 2024•23 min
For Dr. Jessi Gold, everything was absolutely fine—until it suddenly wasn’t. As a practicing psychiatrist and assistant professor, Dr. Gold was used to being constantly busy. Dr. Gold’s always-on, never say no approach to caregiving led to extreme burnout and the need to seek treatment for her own mental health. Now, Dr. Gold is out with a brand new book, “How Do You Feel?” that is part memoir, part mental health manual, and 100 percent designed to stave off burnout, overwhelm and guide people i...
Oct 14, 2024•52 min
An epic on-camera hot flash gave TV journalist Tamsen Fadel a crash course on menopause and how little most women know about navigating this seismic transition. Now the Emmy-winning journalist has teamed up to produce a first of its-kind documentary PBS-film on menopause—The M Factor. Tamsen returns to A Certain Age to share her menopause story and give a BTS of the film and how listeners can set up community screenings. Listen in to hear Katie and Tamsen talk hot flashes, volcanic mood swings, ...
Oct 07, 2024•34 min
Still struggling to sleep? Grab your comfiest Pjs, break put that eye mask! Sleep pro Dr. Shelby Harris has ideas to help you hit the pillow and get better, more consistent Zzzs. Make tonight the night you start to clock restorative, restful sleep. We explore insomnia, why we can’t fall asleep OR stay asleep, evidence-based treatments to clock better midlife sleep, plus the impact of menopause on sleep and its surprising link to sleep apnea and more. Want to wake up feeling refreshed and ready f...
Sep 30, 2024•37 min
Mixed feelings about midlife? Do not miss this jolt of inspiration from midlife OG and NYT bestselling author Chip Conley. In this A Certain Age bonus episode, we explore Chip’s latest book, “Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Life Gets Better with Age,” an optimistic blueprint for making your 40s to 70s the best decades of your life. Drawing on fascinating social science research, inspiring stories, and timeless wisdom across cultures and perspectives, Chip will convince you that aging is a s...
Sep 28, 2024•52 min
Does the phrase “empty nest” conjure feelings of freedom or sadness? Millions of parents struggle with mixed emotions as their children head to college and the real world. If a fast-approaching empty nest has you wondering—what’s next for me?— this week’s show has answers. Host Katie Fogarty connects with author Karla Olson, who shares lessons and strategies from her brand-new book, “The Almost Empty Nester.” We explore ideas to blueprint an exciting and joyful empty nest, action steps to take b...
Sep 23, 2024•46 min
Testosterone therapy is suddenly all over the news (again) as actress Kate Winslet shares how it turbocharged her sex life. In today’s show, host Katie Fogarty does a deep dive into testosterone and testosterone therapy with board-certified OB/GYN and leading menopause and sexual health expert Dr. Maria Sophocles. We cover the misunderstood role of testosterone in women’s health, explore the risks and benefits of testosterone therapy, get into the different delivery systems (think creams and gel...
Sep 16, 2024•48 min
Today, we do a deep dive into midlife weight gain and the impact of fluctuating hormones on body composition and health with triple board-certified physician and obesity expert Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen. Dr. Salas-Whalen walks us through the “perfect storm” that links roller coaster midlife hormones to weight gain, gives us a primer on popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, and catches us up on the latest thinking on obesity and new tools to measure healthy body composition (forget the BMI, think ...
Sep 09, 2024•45 min
Wait, what? A Certain Age is four! How in the world is that possible? Join us as Katie turns over the podcast mic to special co-host author Laura Belgray to celebrate four years of podcasting and aging out loud. Grab a coffee, get some wine—we are chatting all things aging, plastic surgery, coloring your hair, the magic of being a late-blooming “marinator” and whether we are (finally) okay with looking our age. Plus, will ageism and/or blazers ever go out of style? DM us your votes! SHOW NOTES +...
Aug 19, 2024•56 min
Need a summer escape? Grab your sunblock and pull up a beach chair for our chat with bestselling author Annabel Monaghan. We're diving into her latest rom-com, “Summer Romance,” which follows Ali Morris, a professional organizer whose life is anything but organized. Smart, bingeable, and laugh-out-loud funny, “Summer Romance” is a refreshingly cold dunk into a smart and steamy summer read. Join host Katie Fogarty and Annabel as they explore the magic of second chances, the power of decluttering ...
Aug 15, 2024•46 min
Have you ever dreamed of starting and selling a business? Entrepreneur Carrie Kerpen co-founded the agency Likeable, sold that business for 8-figures, and now teaches women founders how to successfully sell their businesses and bank as much cash as possible. We explore Carrie’s improbable, one-of-a-kind business origin story (seriously, do not miss this one!), learn what it takes to build and sell a company, and ask and answer the question—do you need unwavering self-belief to succeed? Plus, how...
Aug 12, 2024•39 min
Getting to midlife means the people we love are aging too. Caregiving for aging parents (or loved ones tackling major illnesses) can take a toll on your physical and mental health, career, and personal life. In this week's episode, Katie delves into the complexities of caregiving with renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Allison Applebaum, author of "Stand By Me." As the founder of the nation's first Caregivers Clinic and a former caregiver, Dr. Applebaum understands the intensity of being an unpa...
Aug 05, 2024•59 min
A special bonus episode: Hear the debut episode of our brand new sister podcast, The Midlife Book Club. Listen in as author Catherine Newman brings us to Cape Cod's salty, sandy shores to crack open her instant New York Times bestseller "Sandwich." The book unspools over a weeklong family vacation as the main character, Rocky, navigates memories, menopause, and the push and pull of life sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully aging parents. Evocative, hilarious, and tender, this coming-...
Jul 31, 2024•51 min
Is the hormonal roller coaster of midlife taking a toll on your skin? As estrogen exists, collagen declines, and we wind up with thinning skin, loss of elasticity, dark circles, and dullness. Want new tools to brighten, nourish, and hydrate your skin? Katie and Lorrie King, a co-founder of Caire Beauty, dive into serums, hyaluronic acid, peptides, and how to create (and stick to) a simple morning/evening skincare routine. Plus, hear why Katie keeps a pot of the Oprah-recommended Caire Beauty The...
Jul 29, 2024•40 min
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn't just a childhood condition. Diagnoses for adult women are surging, yet many struggle for years undiagnosed. Today, we're diving deep into ADHD with Tracy Otsuka, a certified ADHD coach and author of “ADHD for Smart Ass Women: How to Fall in Love with Your Neurodivergent Brain,” whose wildly popular podcast reaches millions. Tracy joins us to unpack the female experience of ADHD, from diagnosis to how symptoms in women differ from men and expl...
Jul 22, 2024•54 min
Imagine living with chronic pain for years, feeling isolated. That's the reality for millions. Wellness thought leader and chronic illness advocate Nitika Chopra knows this reality all too well—she has had a chronic condition for most of her life, battling pain, depression, and years of being confined to her bed in her early 20s. Now, at 43, she runs Chronicon, a platform built to support the 130 million Americans with chronic conditions. In this episode, we explore the challenges of living with...
Jul 15, 2024•49 min
We have hundreds of friends on Facebook and the power to contact our besties with the swipe of a smartphone, yet we live in a loneliness epidemic. If you want tools for making and nurturing friendships, on today’s show, Katie interviews journalist and author Anna Goldfarb about findings from her new book Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections. Anna’s research uncovers why the digital age makes modern friendships challenging, the link between midlife friendship and life sat...
Jul 08, 2024•52 min
If you like uncorking the perfect drink or learning the hidden stories of women too often written out of history, this week’s show is for you. Meet Dr. Nicola Nice, sociologist, spirits entrepreneur, and author of The Cocktail Parlor: How Women Brought The Cocktail Home. Nicola shakes up and sets straight the (overwhelmingly male) record of drinks writing, uncovering the fascinating intersection of history, feminism, and drinks and cocktail culture. Yes, we get into how to pour the perfect Palom...
Jul 01, 2024•53 min
Investment banker Rowena Scherer woke up one day and asked herself—do I really want to be a banker for the rest of my life? What came next was a foray into culinary entrepreneurship, a line of award-winning cooking kits for kids, and eventually a kids’ cookbook, “A Taste of the World: Celebrating Global Flavors.” On today’s show, Rowena shares how she went from being the first in her family to graduate from college to Wall Street banker to training as a chef at the prestigious French Culinary In...
Jun 24, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Want a better sex life? Sexual health expert Dr. Maria Sophocles helps us amp up our orgasms and sex life with ideas for closing the “midlife bedroom gap” and managing what can get in the way of pleasure—think painful sex, low and mismatched libido, and vaginas that have morphed from “Nordstrom to Ikea” in midlife. We cover actionable ideas to boost lubrication, the role of HRT, sex toys, and steamy audio erotica. Plus, ideas for rewiring your brain to become a “sexual savings account” ready for...
Jun 17, 2024•49 min
Barbara Hannah Grufferman ran her first marathon at 50. At 67, she’s training for her 18th. In this episode, Barbara shares how she went from being the kid who hated gym class to a serial marathoner and healthy aging advocate, podcaster, and author. Barbara breaks down the run-walk-run program that took her from newbie runner to the finish line of her first marathon and shares ideas for exercises and strength training for injury-free running and fitness at any level. We also explore the link bet...
Jun 10, 2024•51 min
Want to inject more play and playfulness into your busy, jampacked lives and schedules? Meet Laura Haver, a play advocate, author, speaker, life coach, mom, and former pro athlete who believes play is for everyone at ANY age. Laura is the author of Play Together: Games & Activities for the Whole Family to Boost Creativity, Connection & Mindfulness and has helped thousands of people experience more fun, fulfillment, and joy in their everyday lives. She shares ideas for tapping into the en...
Jun 03, 2024•39 min
Forget anti-aging. Menopause care brand Womaness has a thoroughly modern mantra: Experience Required. Preach! On this episode, Katie connects with Womaness co-founder Michelle Jacobs to learn how she and her co-founder Sally Mueller jumped feet first into entrepreneurship to launch a wellness and personal care brand for women demanding a modern take on wellness and menopause care. We explore why age is a superpower, the gentle, efficacy of plant-powered products and supplements, and learn why th...
May 20, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Get a straight-talk, science-backed look behind the latest buzzy menopause headlines on a new study that finds that the overall health benefits of HRT outweigh the risks. What does this new study mean for you? This week on the podcast, leading women’s health expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd (you know her from GMA and The Today Show) unpacks the headlines and gives us the 411 on HRT—what it is, how it works, and at what age and stage you can best benefit. We also get into hormone myth-busting, explore...
May 13, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Have you tried and failed to make a mindfulness habit stick? Many of us are attracted to the benefits of mindfulness—stress-busting, a sense of calm and centeredness, and a sharper awareness of wonder. But making the practice stick? Tricky. In this episode, we explore a simple daily mindfulness practice that anyone can begin using immediately to access the benefits of mindfulness and unlock more joy in their daily life. In this episode, Katie is joined by Deborah Huber, co-author of “Today I Not...
May 06, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Here’s some bone health straight talk: Bone health doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does require your attention and focus if you want to avoid aches and pains, fractures and biggies like osteopenia, osteoporosis, and related conditions like sarcopenia. Bone health and movement pro Rebekah Rotestin walks us through the pillars of a bone health formula and the tests beyond the DEXA scan to measure bone density and bone quality. Plus, a deep dive into simple exercises and strategies to improv...
Apr 29, 2024•47 min
At 31, Deesha Dyer interned in the White House as a community college student. Four years later, she was White House Social Secretary. In today’s show, Deesha shares her unlikely career story and her brand-new memoir, Undiplomatic, a deeply personal narrative about combating self-doubt while being on top of the world. We get into the evolution of confidence, how imposter syndrome is an illusion, the joy and freedom of aging, and why midlife is hella hot. SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT acertainagepod.co...
Apr 22, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Get in the driver’s seat of your midlife health with supportive straight talk from one of Michelle Obama’s favorite doctors, Dr. Sharon Malone. A nationally known expert on women’s health, Dr. Malone is the author of the new book Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy. Here’s a wake-up call: The changing shape of the US healthcare system requires us to step up and become our own best primary caregivers. In this informative, wide-ranging show, Dr. Malone brings us up to speed...
Apr 15, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 179
