Episodes

  • Beyond Anti-Aging: Why This Sephora Squad Member is Redefining Beauty Standards for Women Over 50

    Beyond Anti-Aging: Why This Sephora Squad Member is Redefining Beauty Standards for Women Over 50
    Dec 16 2024
    From beauty industry veteran to silver-haired sensation, model and influencer Claudia Fabian is redefining what it means to age visibly and glamorously. In this week's show, Claudia reveals how going gray launched an unexpected modeling career and sparked a mission to change how the beauty industry speaks to women over 50. Now a Sephora Squad member and one of WWD's top Gen X beauty influencers, Claudia shares candid insights about her journey to embrace gray hair, the must-have beauty products stocking her beauty bag, and why she refuses to use the term "anti-aging." Plus, we explore what to consider before ditching the dye bottle, why makeup is fun at any age, and learn the holy grail mascara Claudia swears by. BRB—adding to cart! SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT acertainagepod.com FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLY We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • The Grown Woman's Guide to Gifting: Luxe Finds, Brilliant Stocking Stuffers + What to Wear in 2025 with Fashion + Beauty Journalist Christine Morrison

    The Grown Woman's Guide to Gifting: Luxe Finds, Brilliant Stocking Stuffers + What to Wear in 2025 with Fashion + Beauty Journalist Christine Morrison
    Dec 9 2024
    Need gift ideas that delight (and won't get regifted)? Fashion insider and journalist Christine Morrison joins host Katie Fogarty for a festive dive into holiday shopping, gifting, and style that wows. From luxury wellness splurges (hello, sauna blanket!) to brilliant stocking stuffers, we’ve got you covered with smart picks at every price point. Plus, get the scoop on elevated additions to inject your holiday and 2025 wardrobe with high-impact sparkle and style. Christine also gives us an insider peek into the cult fave wellness and beauty products loved by beauty editors. Whether you're shopping for your bestie, your boss, or (let's be real) yourself, this episode is packed with ideas to make gifting and amping up your wardrobe easy. Midlife is all about fewer, better things – listen in before you next hit "add to cart." SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT acertainagepod.com FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLY We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Less is More: How to Declutter Your Life, Not Just Your Closet with Home Organizing Pro Shira Gill

    Less is More: How to Declutter Your Life, Not Just Your Closet with Home Organizing Pro Shira Gill
    Dec 2 2024
    Are you drowning in to-do lists, overflowing inboxes, and a calendar that feels like it's about to explode? Welcome to a game-changing conversation with Shira Gill, the NYT-bestselling author and home organizing expert who champions the idea that minimalism isn't about having three t-shirts and an all-beige home—it's about being radically intentional with your time, energy, and life. In this episode of A Certain Age, Shira breaks down her revolutionary approach to life editing from her latest book “Lifestyled” which shares practical tools that go waaay beyond decluttering your closet. Learn how to audit everything from your digital subscriptions to your social connections, create meaningful systems that actually work, and develop habits that give you back your peace of mind. Whether you're feeling stuck, exhausted, or just ready for a refresh, this conversation will inspire you to take small, powerful steps towards the life you really want. Shira’s first guest appearance on A Certain Age was one of our most downloaded shows in 2023. Now, she helps us reimagine what's possible in 2025! SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT acertainagepod.com FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLY We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • 365 Thank You Notes: A Life-Changing Gratitude Practice with Gina Hamadey

    365 Thank You Notes: A Life-Changing Gratitude Practice with Gina Hamadey
    Nov 25 2024
    Need a dose of feel-good tonic for our complicated times? Join host Katie Fogarty for a joy-filled chat with author Gina Hamadey, who took on the delightfully ambitious project of writing 365 thank you notes in one year (yes, really!). Discover how the simple act of writing thank you notes can transform your happiness, relationships and spark big magic—from patching up old friendships to making romantic partnerships sweeter. Gina shares the surprisingly fun (and sometimes awkward) moments of her gratitude journey, plus the science behind why thank you notes pack such a happiness punch. Perfect for anyone looking to add more sparkle to their relationships and boost their daily joy quota. Bonus: you'll learn how to write non-cheesy love letters and be inspired you to dust off your stationery collection! SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT acertainagepod.com FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLY We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Finding Hope When Life is Not Okay with Cyndie Spiegel of Microjoys

    Finding Hope When Life is Not Okay with Cyndie Spiegel of Microjoys
    Nov 11 2024
    Seventy million Americans are reeling from the election results this week. I am one of them. I have cycled through so many negative emotions: shock, anger, rage, fear, sorrow. Relistening to my 2023 interview with Cyndie Spiegel, author of “Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life is Not Okay,” reminded me that we can hold grief in one hand and joy in another. Sitting quietly in the sun, immersing myself once again in this conversation, reminded me that we can look at the world with hopeful eyes even when life feels overwhelming and hard. Need a warm hug? Listen in. SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT acertainagepod.com FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLY We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Reflections On Being Jewish Now with Authors Zibby Owens, Dara Levan and Joanna Rakoff

    Reflections On Being Jewish Now with Authors Zibby Owens, Dara Levan and Joanna Rakoff
    Nov 4 2024
    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 Katie Fogarty is joined by Zibby Owens and two essay contributors, authors Dara Levan (It Could be Worse) and Joanna Rakoff (My Salinger Year). Each shares the backstory behind their essay and the complexities of being Jewish in a post-October 7th world. Vulnerable and open-hearted, this episode reminds us of the power of sharing our stories. SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT acertainagepod.com FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLY We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Create What's Next with a Relentless Focus on What Lights You Up with Cate Luzio of Luminary

    Create What's Next with a Relentless Focus on What Lights You Up with Cate Luzio of Luminary
    Oct 28 2024
    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, how to ask for more money, and why everyone needs both an accountability “Cru” and a business plan. Listen in! Future you is loading! SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT acertainagepod.com FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLY We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Vaginal Estrogen + The Fight to Remove Misleading FDA Warnings on Life-Saving Local Estrogen Products

    Vaginal Estrogen + The Fight to Remove Misleading FDA Warnings on Life-Saving Local Estrogen Products
    Oct 21 2024
    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 brush as systemic estrogen. In this episode, Katie connects with three women’s health leaders behind a new campaign called “Unboxing Menopause” which calls for the FDA to update or remove this misleading warning label. Top urologists Drs. Kelly Casperson and Rachel Rubin give us an explainer on how vaginal estrogen prevents the tissue decline and infections that kill too many elderly women and costs the economy billions. Let’s Talk Menopause co-founder Donna Klassen loops us in on the goals of the campaign and how you can help move this critical women’s health initiative forward. SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT acertainagepod.com FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLY We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins