Tired of living on autopilot while your dreams sit on the back burner? Shannon Watts knows that restlessness. Before founding Moms Demand Action and earning accolades including Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential, Shannon was an overwhelmed mom who broke down in a doctor's office, covered in stress-induced eczema from living a life that no longer worked. In her new book "Fired Up," Shannon shares her transformation from breakdown to fired-up founder of a grassroots movement against gun violence and champion of "summoning the audacity of women." You'll discover how to identify what's truly calling you, push through the fear of being "too late," and give yourself permission to live audaciously at any age. Your midlife restlessness isn't something to fix—it's a fire waiting to ignite. Ready to light that spark, beauties? 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

Let's be honest—walking down the skincare aisle in midlife is overwhelming. So many products, so much BS. If you're tired of "anti-aging" products that promise miracles, this show will help you cut through marketing hype, make you a shrewder shopper, and give your skincare smarts a science-backed glow up. Today's show is a crash course in the science of skin aging with Dr. Alessandra Zonari, who holds a PhD in skin regeneration and tissue engineering and is the co-founder of cult-favorite OneSkin, a line of skin, suncare and scalp products. Alessandra and her team spent five years screening 900+ peptides to discover the first molecule that targets "zombie cells"—damaged cells that accelerate skin aging after 30. We cover what makes skin age, why some people’s skin ages faster than others, why lifestyle beats genetics in aging—and which choices matter most. Plus, a primer on spotting science-backed products versus lotions and potions hyped only by clever marketing. Understanding the real science behind skin aging isn't about skin-deep vanity—it's about making informed choices that protect your health and confidence as you age. Learn to love (and protect) the skin you're in, beauties! SPECIAL OFFER: Get 15% off your first order with code ACA at www.oneskin.co. 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

Bestselling author Karen Dukess returns to the show to pour out a piping hot cup of mystery, murder, and Anglophile fun in her genre-bending new book "Welcome to Murder Week"—a delightful mystery romp through the English countryside. Plus, we spill the tea on creative setbacks, midlife resilience, and the power of leaning into fun to unlock our best work. Karen was the first author to ever appear on A Certain Age. She returns to share a BTS of book publishing, “second novel syndrome,” and how writing a novel that didn’t sell taught her she truly is a writer. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, family dramas, and lovers of a good comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can midlife be a portal to our most powerful selves? What if menopause came with superpowers? In this A Certain Age bonus episode, listen in as host Katie Fogarty and author Kirsten Miller explore "The Change," a razor-sharp feminist revenge fantasy about three women who navigate the thickets of menopause and small-town murder with superpowers unlocked by midlife. Miller crafts a tale that's equal parts thriller, feminist manifesto, and pacy, page-turning magical realism—a recipe that landed "The Change" as a GMA Book Club pick. We explore how righteous anger can be alchemized into creativity and action, why women in their forties and fifties represent "the most powerful generation of women in the history of the world," and how midlife gives us clearer vision of our real gifts. Forget invisible—in "The Change," the women are powerful and completely out of f*cks to give. That is to say, they are unstoppable. This bonus episode aired on our sister show The Midlife Book Club. Find our midlife book content 24/7 on social @themidlifebookclub and on our website: www.themidlifebookclub.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your birthday something to celebrate or avoid? This week, Katie explores this question with author Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming, author of “How to Have a Happy Birthday,” who reveals how to transform annual milestones from sources of dread into opportunities for joy.  "A birthday is the most powerful day of our year," says Tamar, who offers ideas for birthday rituals and reflections, to meaningful gift exchanges and epic parties. Birthdays can be more than candles on a cake—birthdays are portals for reflection, intention-setting, and celebrating how beautifully we've grown into ourselves. Embrace your next trip around the sun, beauties! 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

We all know that midlife is more fun with friends. But friendship is more than a nice-to-have—female friendships are a balm and a salve, tethering us when the roller coaster of (mid)life threatens to catapult us off the tracks. This week, Katie explores the uplifting power of friendship with Vanessa Cornell, founder of the women's community NUSHU. After experiencing her own breaking point at 35, this Harvard graduate and mother of five built what she needed—a community that lets women unmask and connect deeply. Want friendships that help you squeeze all the juice out of life? Craving relationships that accept even your "darkest, ugliest self?" Listen in for practical wisdom on friend-making, cultivating vulnerability, and why midlife is the perfect time to begin "no-regret living." Start now, beauties! Today is the day! 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

Learn how to preserve your family's most meaningful stories with Aviva Black, founder of Family Love Letters. Discover how a heartfelt letter from her late father inspired Aviva to help others capture intergenerational connections and family history before they're lost to time. This conversation reveals practical techniques for drawing out powerful memories from loved ones, creating tangible heirlooms that transcend time. Whether you're seeking a meaningful gift for parents, hoping to preserve grandparents' wisdom, or reflecting on your own legacy, this episode offers valuable insights on creating tangible keepsakes that bridge generations and ensure family stories live on for years to come. 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

Open up your closet, ears and mind. Style OG Stacy London is back on the show to help you toss what no longer works—from dated jeans to outdated mindsets about what it means to age. "Style is a living, breathing thing that evolves over time," says Stacy as she gives us the BTS on how she’s dressing, living, and creating anew. From reuniting with Clinton Kelly on the new show —'Wear Whatever the F You Want” — to a QVC fashion line, discover how Stacy is redefining success at 55. Forget A-list parties and external validation. Think nervous system regulation. This conversation brilliantly captures the midlife reckoning. Aging is not always easy, but GenX always comes through. Download the show and come hang out! 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

Reaching midlife necessitates a series of reinventions. If you are lucky, you head into your middle years with a curious, ever-blooming spirit. This week, former First Lady of Canada, longtime mental health advocate, and perennial bloomer Sophie Grégoire Trudeau joins host Katie Fogarty to explore the life’s work of building emotional wellness and her new book "Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other. " Learn practical tools for emotional regulation, the power of slowing down, and the "Catch, Pause, Repair" relationship framework that Sophie credits with transforming her own life. We get into mental health challenges, parenting teens, evolving romantic and platonic relationships, why self-knowledge is not a luxury but a human right. 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

Discover how essential amino acids could be the missing link in your midlife wellness journey. Join us as former Women's Health Editor-in-Chief Liz Plosser reveals the surprising supplement that transformed her strength, energy, and recovery after 40. You'll learn exactly how supplements like EAAs and creatine work as protein building blocks to maintain muscle, boost energy and recovery, and help you age powerfully. Hear Liz's personal journey from injury recovery to how her new protein and supplement routine changed her body composition and helped her achieve a 260-pound deadlift PR. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just getting started, whether you prefer strength training or yoga, this episode delivers practical nutrition wisdom and a special listener discount to help you feel stronger and more energetic tomorrow than you do today. SPECIAL KION CODE: Visit getkion.com/age for 20% off 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

Succeeding on the outside but struggling on the inside? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Judith Joseph helps you recognize the hidden signs of high functioning depression that often hide behind your achievements and busy schedule. Drawing from her powerful new book "High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy," Dr. Joseph shares her proven 5-step framework for breaking free from this silent struggle. You'll discover practical ways to identify warning signals in your daily life, learn science-backed techniques to manage stress and overwhelm, and gain effective strategies for healing from past traumas—both big and small. This conversation equips you with actionable self-care tools that help you balance success with genuine mental wellbeing. You deserve to feel as good on the inside as your life looks on the outside—this episode shows you how! 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

Craving adventure without jeopardizing your relationship? In this episode, psychotherapist Leah Fisher shares transformative insights from her memoir 'My Marriage Sabbatical,' which chronicles how her year-long solo journey at age 60 unexpectedly deepened her 30-year- marriage. You'll discover practical communication strategies, planning frameworks, and relationship wisdom that turned potential conflict into growth as Leah traveled the globe. We explore creating healthy space in long-term partnerships, honoring individual dreams while maintaining connection, and the courage it takes to reimagine midlife marriage. Listen as we unpack the lessons from a book that took 16 years to bring to life—powerful proof that midlife is ripe for both personal reinvention and renewed intimacy with your partner. 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

An epic on-camera hot flash on live TV started Emmy-award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal on her menopause journey. For the first time in decades, she didn't finish the newscast. She would later receive a message from her gynecologist in her health portal saying, "In menopause... any questions?" but with no guidance on navigating a flood of symptoms. Now, Tamsen has written the menopause manual she needed, "How to Menopause," an expert-driven, girlfriend-approved guide to feeling your best in menopause, midlife, and beyond. Tamsen joins me to open the pages of her new book, share actionable steps and evidence-based tools from her 42 contributing experts, and reveal personal anecdotes that will make listeners feel seen and supported. Bonus! We hear Tamsen's meet-cute story and learn how she gave love a second chance in midlife. If menopause has been bumpy, or you're worried about what's coming down the pike, do not sleep on this show! And share it with your girlfriends. Besties don't gatekeep! 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

Can a bold lip and a sparkly bomber jacket make midlife feel more fabulous? Yes, says beauty and fashion founder Mally Roncal who brings her trademark energy, spark and zest for living at every age to this week’s show. Mally got her start as a celebrity make-up artist to stars like Beyonce and J. Lo, launched her eponymous line Mally Beauty, a brand with decades of staying power, and pivoted into QVC stardom. From hosting the new TV show “Over 50 and Fabulous” to launching fashion lines at an age when society expects you to fade into beige, Mally shares how turning 50 sparked her most colorful, creative chapter yet. Warning: Listening may cause spontaneous purchases of sequined tops and the urge to up your brow game! 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

Are you one of the millions of women battling debilitating migraines? This episode is your guide to understanding the surprising connection between your hormones and those crushing headaches. Join host Katie Fogarty as she speaks with Dr. Nada Hindiyeh, former Stanford neurology professor and founder of Haven Headache and Migraine Center, who reveals why migraines affect women three times more than men. You'll discover why your 40s and 50s might be your "worst decade" for migraines, how menopause impacts headaches, breakthrough treatments beyond standard medications, and simple strategies and cutting-edge products to ease symptoms. Whether you're experiencing hormonal changes or supporting someone through migraine pain, this conversation offers practical solutions to find more good days and fewer hours spent suffering in silence. 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

Do you find yourself constantly saying "Sure, no problem" even when you're overwhelmed? In a refreshingly honest conversation, author Amy Wilson joins host Katie Fogarty to share how you can break free from the helper trap. If you're the person everyone counts on—at work, at home, and everywhere in between—you'll relate to Wilson's frank, funny stories about learning to set boundaries and prioritize your own needs. Discover why "no" is such a complicated sentence for lifelong helpers, how to handle the pushback when you finally say no, and why midlife is the right time to resist solving everyone else’s problems. Ready to reclaim your time and energy? Tune 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

Frustrated with menopause healthcare? You should be. Menopause is undertreated, underfunded, and under-researched. Channel your outrage into action with a game-changing conversation on making your voice heard! Host Katie Fogarty sits down with advocate Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, who has partnered with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Maria Shriver and many of the country's leading menopause experts to create "The Citizens Guide to Menopause Advocacy"—a free digital playbook for change. Discover six simple ways you can help fix a broken system (did you know menopause research gets less than 1% of health funding?!) and learn how everyday women are already driving major change in states across the country. Whether you're struggling to find a knowledgeable doctor, shocked by treatment costs, or frustrated with mixed messaging about optimal care, you'll learn simple ways to fight for the healthcare women deserve. No policy experience? No problem. Busy schedule? They've got you covered. Make your voice heard, whether you've got 5 minutes or 5 hours to spare. No politics, no complex jargon—just clear steps to better healthcare for all. Time to turn your menopause frustration into real change! 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

Curious about all the buzz around "lifting heavy" at midlife? Fitness pro and Nike Master Trainer Holly Rilinger breaks down why strength training is an engine of longevity—and how to make it work for you. Learn exactly how to start building muscle (no matter your experience level), discover the science behind post-workout recovery, and get expert tips for managing osteoporosis and injuries. Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up your strength game, Holly breaks down exactly how to begin, sharing the surprising truth about how little equipment you really need. Bonus! Listen to the end for a special discount for Holly's 21-day virtual program. Holly trains celebrities like Katie Couric and Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Now, she can train you! 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

What if your best years are still ahead of you? What if midlife isn't about fading into the background, but stepping boldly into your next act? This week, writer-director Brooke Berman joins host Katie Fogarty to share how she made her first film in her 50s, challenging Hollywood's assumptions about age and creativity. Through the lens of Brooke’s debut film "Ramona at Midlife," we explore the questions that matter most to women navigating their middle years: How do you reclaim your voice after years of putting others first? Where do you find models for vibrant aging? What happens when you stop waiting for permission and decide to do it yourself? Join us for an honest discussion about creative rebirth, the power of age mentors, and why your midlife rage might be pointing you toward your next chapter. Ready to write a new story? This episode is for you! 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

If you've ever felt nagging bladder pressure, struggled with painful sex, or found yourself planning every outing around bathroom breaks, this episode is for you. Pelvic pain expert Dr. Sonia Bahlani combines training in both gynecology and urology to tackle the questions too many women are afraid to ask. Why do so many of us suffer for years before getting help? What's really causing that constant urge to go? Do we have to just “live” with painful sex? Dr. Bahlani breaks down why all too common conditions are missed or dismissed, shares the latest treatment options (from pelvic floor PT to surprising medications), and offers practical lifestyle tips you can start using today. Whether you're dealing with mild discomfort or chronic pain, discover how you can start living pain-free. Bonus—learn when it’s time to see a specialist and how advocate for yourself to find the right care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices