Wise Women: Julia Louis-Dreyfus Has A New Podcast (And Other Women-Focused Podcasts Of Interest):
April 5, 2023
It’s not uncommon for women “of a certain age” to feel unseen or unheard. And for good reason: Older women are frequently ignored in popular culture and only rarely portrayed in a positive light in mainstream media. That means we frequently don’t know about the important and vital work many…
Clothes Encounters: Figuring Out A Personal “Style”
March 29, 2023
The late, great New York Times fashion and society photographer Bill Cunningham once said, “Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.” Whether you are 23 or 83, determining what to wear and how you want to present yourself to the world requires self-reflection and self-confidence. Whether…
Age Debate: Does It Matter How Old You Actually Look Or Feel?
March 8, 2023
You may remember (especially if you feel your memory is good for your age!) that about a year ago, we published a post about the significant number of people who subjectively feel younger than their chronological age. As that post made clear, many people feel younger than the calendar tells…
Ladies In Waiting: Older Actresses Are Finally Being Recognized
March 1, 2023
With each successive award show making it more and more clear, women over 50 appear to be finally making an impression in Hollywood. Whether it’s been the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild, or the upcoming Oscars on March 12th, older women are reaping the benefits of hard-earned trophies after…
Everyday Ageism: Even Casual Encounters With Ageism Can Be Harmful
November 30, 2022
If you’re of a “certain age,” you’ve likely experienced some form of ageism while going about your daily activities. And by ageism, we don’t necessarily mean outright explicit discrimination or denial of opportunities because of your age (though of course, those actions are commonplace for so many, especially those seeking…
Embracing Aging: The Power Of A Positive Attitude
November 16, 2022
There’s a lot in the world to be anxious about these days, and that doesn’t even include your own personal set of challenges and losses as you get older. There’s no doubt that similar to childbirth, you never really know what getting older will be like until you actually go…