A Certain Age

Infertility, IVF, and the Emotional and Financial Toll of Midlife Family Building with Ali Prato

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

The longing for another child can consume you — even when you already have one you love fiercely. Infertility can strain your marriage, drain your bank account, and follow you straight into midlife. Award-winning journalist, infertility advocate, and host of Infertile AF, Ali Prato shares her raw journey through secondary infertility and IVF, including the toll it took on her relationship and finances, and why she turned her pain into a movement and a larger cultural conversation. You'll learn why getting pregnant is harder than we're taught, how to advocate for yourself with doctors, the high cost and low odds of infertility treatments, and why grief can coexist with deep gratitude. Hit play, beauties.

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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer with Dr. Marisa Weiss of Breastcancer.org

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

Breast health is women's health—and it's a conversation we should be having every month, not just in October. In a do-not-miss episode, Dr. Marisa Weiss, breast oncologist, founder of Breastcancer.org (with 250 million served), and a survivor herself, breaks down what's moving the needle in treatment today. We cover lifestyle shifts that reduce risk, the truth about alcohol, the latest treatment breakthroughs, and the HRT/breast cancer conversation that many doctors aren’t equipped to have with you. Knowledge is power, beauties—press play and pass it on!

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One in Eight Americans Is on a GLP-1 — Here's What Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen Wants You to Know

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000

One in eight Americans is on a GLP-1 right now — and most of them are flying blind. That's why I sat down with return guest Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, a board-certified obesity specialist and the bestselling author of Weightless, for a conversation that your doctor should be having with you but probably isn't. We get into everything: who's actually a good candidate, how to keep your muscle while you lose weight, and why struggling with your weight was never, ever a willpower thing. She breaks down all the brands, spills on whether "microdosing" GLP-1s works or is a TikTok trend and tells you which foods to avoid while you're on the medication. You're going to walk away knowing what questions to ask, how to handle the side effects, and why muscle mass is the metric you should be watching way more than the scale. Don't sleep on this one, beauties.

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Work, Worth & Style: Embracing Change at Any Age with M.M. LaFleur's Sarah LaFleur

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:01:00 -0000

Nobody builds a remarkable life in a straight line. In this first-ever live recording of A Certain Age, Katie sits down with Sarah LaFleur, founder of M.M. LaFleur, inside her NYC Bryant Park showroom to explore how to embrace change at any age. Sarah's winding path — Paris bike guide, management consultant, private equity, retail founder — led her to build women’s workwear brand M.M. LaFleur on one powerful belief: the world is better when women succeed. Walk away knowing why your outfit is your armor, why leaning into your strengths beats fixing your weaknesses, and how to keep your relationships — and your sense of self — intact when life gets relentlessly full. Real talk, live energy, zero filter. This one's for you, beauties.

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Making Moves in Midlife: Denise Pines on The M Factor 2, Wellness, and Taking Up Space

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000

Midlife women are done whispering. The runaway success of the menopause doc The M Factor proved it — millions of women were starving for a conversation nobody was having. Now Peabody Award-winning filmmaker and wellness powerhouse Denise Pines is back as co-producer of The M Factor 2: Before the Pause, dragging perimenopause out of the shadows and into the spotlight where it belongs. A busy multi-hyphenate, she's also launching her game-changing Hot Flash Tea into Target stores soon. Plus, Denise reveals the time management and mindset secrets that keep her making films, running companies, sitting on medical boards, and building a tea line — you know, basically unstoppable. Get ready to take notes, beauties — this one's pure fuel.

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Gut Check: Eat to Improve Energy, Weight, and Mood with Dr. Amy Shah

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Hot flashes. Brain fog. Extra weight that won't budge. You're not imagining it — and you're not powerless. Dr. Amy Shah, MD, double board-certified physician and author of Hormone Havoc, says food is the most underused tool for navigating menopause — but most doctors never bring nutrition up. We explore her 30-30-3 method, the power of protein timing, why most women are way under the daily recommended fiber intake, which probiotic foods ease symptoms, and how small, sustainable shifts can restore your energy, sharpen your focus, and help you feel like yourself again. Fix your gut. Feel like yourself again, beauties!

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Can’t Read the Fine Print? Breakthrough Treatments and Care for Aging Eyes with Dr. Ella Faktorovich

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000

One day you can read fine print, the next day you're stashing readers all over the house. Midlife brings eye surprises, and Dr. Ella Faktorovich, a nationally recognized ophthalmologist and vision correction pioneer, has solutions beyond drugstore glasses. Discover treatments for dry eyes, when to worry about biggies like macular degeneration and cataracts, how diet impacts vision, and get up to speed on revolutionary lens surgery that can eliminate reading glasses entirely. Plus, why regular eye exams are non-negotiable. Eyesight equals freedom. This week’s show helps you clearly see how to keep your eyes healthy for the long haul.

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From Triple-Booked to Turned On: How to Reignite Midlife Intimacy with Dr. Maria Sophocles

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Midlife women are triple-booked—careers, caregiving, hormonal changes—and our sex lives are paying the price. When sex drops off your radar, you're missing out on more than pleasure—sexual health matters for your overall wellbeing, says Dr. Maria Sophocles, OB-GYN and author of “The Bedroom Gap.” With 30 years of treating tens of thousands of patients, Dr. Sophocles reveals why midlife women are experiencing sexual burnout at alarming rates and what we can do about it. Inspired by Gloria Steinem's urgent call—"write it like your house is on fire"—her new book shares practical solutions for reigniting desire, preventing painful sex, and offers tools like mindfulness, lubes, erotica, and new sex tech to reclaim pleasure. Your midlife bedroom gap ends here, beauties!

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A Fashionable Look at Finding Yourself at Any Age with Christine Morrison of ‘Clothes Minded’

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:51:00 -0000

Who says reinvention can't start with a fabulous outfit? By midlife we've all stood in front of our closets feeling lost—or inspired, powerful, in charge. Writer Christine Morrison, former Calvin Klein executive and author of Clothes Minded, returns to A Certain Age to explore a big question: What if the secret to feeling fabulous and fully yourself is already hanging in your closet? Discover how fashion becomes a stylish compass through life's biggest transformations, why "comfort clothing" heals like comfort food, how to dress for who you're becoming (not who you were), and why style gets sharper, more personal and more joyful after 50.

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Blah, Burned Out, Feeling 'Beige'? Wellness Coach Amber Berger Wants a Word

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Feeling midlife blah? Fatigued, washed out? Wellness coach Amber Berger works with women who say they’ve dulled from vibrant to “beige.” As founder of The Well Drop, she guides women to reclaim vitality without overwhelm. After tackling Crohn's disease at 14 through food and lifestyle changes, Amber discovered the compounding power of small, daily actions to boost overall health. Learn how to simplify wellness (no 10-step routines), explore the health tech like infrared therapy that Amber swears by, and discover how continuous glucose monitors can help make you smarter about your metabolic health. Let’s keep midlife colorful, beauties!

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Why Your First Heart Attack Could Be Fatal—Critical Warning Signs with Dr. Jayne Morgan

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Your heart attack won't look like the movies—and that ignorance is killing women. Dr. Jayne Morgan, renowned cardiologist and VP of Medical Affairs at Hello Heart, shares a shocking truth: women wait 37 minutes longer for care than men, and each minute increases your risk of dying. Discover why fatigue and jaw pain might be your body's SOS, how menopause impacts your natural heart protection, and the one phrase that gets immediate ER attention. Heart disease is women's #1 killer, yet we're dismissed as "atypical." Arm yourself with knowledge that saves lives, beauties—starting now.

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The Bright Side of Sobriety in Midlife with Suzanne Warye of "The Sober Shift"

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:33:00 -0000

Hangovers, fuzzy nights, shame spirals. Have you ever wondered if the life you're craving is waiting on the other side of your wine glass? Alcohol doesn't require a rock bottom to deserve a breakup, says Suzanne Warye, host of The Sober Mom Life podcast and author of “The Sober Shift.” Suzanne quit at 39 after years of drinking. Now, she shares why sobriety isn't about deprivation—it's about reconnecting with who you were before alcohol took center stage. We explore "mommy wine culture," the myth of moderation, why AA isn't the only path, and what happens after you say, "enough is enough." Whether sober-curious or already on your journey, this conversation offers a clear-eyed look at outgrowing alcohol. Cheers to that, beauties!

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2026 Fitness Reset: Barre3's Sadie Lincoln Says Your Body Needs Love, Not Another Boot Camp

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Ready to revolutionize your relationship with fitness in 2026? If you've spent decades exercising to "fix" your body, it's time for a radical shift. Sadie Lincoln, founder of barre3 with 200+ studios and 2,000+ online courses, transformed her own struggle with a punishing gym culture into a compassionate workout practice during her first pregnancy—and built an empire helping millions of women do the same. A Forbes 50 Over 50 honoree, Sadie shares how she created barre3's unique blend of cardio, strength, and mindfulness, and grew it through female franchisees embodying her "stronger together" philosophy. Discover why "fitness isn't broken—our relationship to fitness is broken," how modifications amplify results, and why separating your worth from your workout changes everything. Listen in for practical wisdom to care for your body versus working out to conquer it.

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How Menopause Upgrades Your Brain with Dr. Mindy Pelz

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:06:00 -0000

Think brain fog, rage, and restlessness means you’re falling apart? Your brain isn’t backfiring— it’s rewiring for power and clarity. Get ready to rethink everything you know about complicated emotions and menopause with Dr. Mindy Pelz, bestselling author of “Age Like a Girl." Mindy helps us reframe menopause as a "neurochemical storm" that upgrades your brain for leadership. Discover the evolutionary science behind this transformation, how your hormonal "girl gang" shifts during menopause, why depression and rage are signals not to ignore, and why postmenopausal women are biologically wired to lead. Learn to work with your body's upgrade instead of fighting it.

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Meal Prep Your Way to Menopause Symptom Relief with Dr. Jenn Salib Huber

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Imagine having fewer hot flashes, sharper focus, and energy that lasts all day—without adding another pill to your routine. Dr. Jenn Salib Huber, registered dietitian, naturopathic doctor, and author of “Eat to Thrive During Menopause,” believes the answer to reducing the distressing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause is already on your plate. Jenn’s "nutrition capsule wardrobe" approach focuses on five science-backed ingredients that address the root causes of menopause symptoms—supporting everything from mood and energy to bone density and cardiovascular health. Listen in for simple recipes and ideas for real midlife symptom relief. Finally, a food-first approach that helps you feel like yourself again. Bonus! Listen to the end to learn how to win a copy of “Eat to Thrive During Menopause.”

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Fewer, Better Gifts with Annie Goodman: LED Masks, Health Tech & Zero-Wrap Travel and Wellness for 2026

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:55:00 -0000

Fewer, better things—that’s my midlife mantra after the crazy-hard empty-nest downsizing. Smart, curated gifting feels right as we balance editing our lives and treating our loved ones as we head into 2026. London-based wellness editor Annie Goodman joins us fresh from trying "millions of face creams" to share her expertly vetted holiday guide. After her mother's health crisis sparked a holistic wellness transformation, Annie now curates for The Quality Edit. Discover results-driven skincare, health tech and LED masks, experiential gifts requiring zero wrap, and solo travel retreats. Plus, stocking stuffers galore! She's done the research—you get the perfect gift, beauties!

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Your No-Judgment, All-Answers Guide to Plastic Surgery with Dr. Carolyn Chang

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:21:00 -0000

Can plastic surgery truly turn back the clock? Midlife hits and suddenly everyone's getting "work done" or at least Googling “What did Kris Jenner’s facelift cost?” Today's show offers no-judgment cosmetic surgery smarts from a top physician. Dr. Carolyn Chang is a Stanford-trained surgeon who trained under a pioneer of the modern facelift, and who makes top-doc lists like Harper's Bazaar's top beauty surgeons and W Magazine's best for revisional work. Dr. Chang specializes in undetectable, natural results; she joins me to explore facelifts, brow lifts, blepharoplasty, and more. Learn what makes a modern facelift virtually undetectable, costs, recovery time, the limits of skincare versus surgery, why fillers can backfire, how to find a surgeon, and so much more. Plus, the one thing Dr. Chang wishes everyone knew about plastic surgery that might surprise you.

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Build Sexual Confidence at Midlife with Dr. Juliana Hauser

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:23:00 -0000

Feeling disconnected from your sexual self at midlife? Your sexuality isn't a luxury—it's the final frontier of self-development says Dr. Juliana Hauser, licensed therapist and author of A New Position on Sex. This week on A Certain Age, we explore the foundational sex education we all deserve, but never received, the roots of sexual shame and how to embrace agency in our sexual and sensual lives. You'll discover—How do you unlearn the "shoulds"? What is holistic sexuality? Why is claiming your sexual identity your responsibility? Listen in to expand your sense of freedom, joy, and sexual wholeness.

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Enough! Time to Normalize Sharing Taboo Topics with Dr. Jessica Zucker

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:38:00 -0000

Midlife pushes us to question everything—especially what we've been taught to whisper about. Dr. Jessica Zucker, Los Angeles-based psychologist and award-winning author of Normalize It, explores how silence around menstruation, menopause, body image, and grief, trauma and loss shapes women's lives. After her own traumatic 16-week pregnancy loss, she champions storytelling as a tool for connection and liberation. We dive into big questions: How does revisiting hidden stories from midlife's vantage point heal you? How can vulnerability boost mental health and intimacy? Why to do so many women believe they must suffer in silence? Time to get loud and claim every experience that shapes you, beauties.

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Real Talk. We're Becoming Grandparents Later in Life—Are You Ready? with Kristen Coffield of Active Grandparenting

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:52:00 -0000

Want to be the energetic, trusted grandparent your family can't wait to call? With the average grandparent now 68 (and many becoming first-time grandmas in their 70s), getting physically and emotionally ready isn't optional—it's essential. Because here's the deal. Your grandbaby won't slow down for you—so you need to get ready for them. Kristen Coffield, founder of Active Grandparenting and The Culinary Cure, returns to the show to share a roadmap for modern grandparenting. What's the one habit that fuels strength, mobility, and stamina for toddler wrangling? How do you partner with adult kids without overstepping? What tech, app, and ideas can keep you connected to your long-distance grandkids? Discover a practical game plan to stay capable, relevant, and deeply connected. Get grandparent ready, beauties!

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What's the Deal with Estrogen Skincare Products? Anne Fulenwider Explains

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:39:00 -0000

Your expensive serums aren't working like they used to—and there's a scientific reason why. Understanding what's actually happening to your skin in perimenopause is the key to finding products that deliver real results. Meet Anne Fulenwider, former Marie Claire editor-in-chief who left magazines to co-found Alloy Health, which offers menopause telehealth and buzzy prescription-strength estrogen skincare. Get ready to upgrade your beauty bag! We explore: Why estrogen is the "original biohack" for skin and overall health. Why did it disappear from beauty products? How do we add it to our routines? Plus, Anne shares her reinvention story and her viral essay about the parallel roller coasters of perimenopause and empty nest. Tune in for real talk, skin care fun, and ideas for upping your glow!

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Modern Empty Nesting and the Revolving Door with Kari Cardinale

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Empty nesting isn't what it used to be—kids boomerang, transitions can stretch a decade (wait, what?!?) , and parents need new tools. Kari Cardinale, Chief Content Officer at Modern Elder Academy and empty nest expert, reframes this messy middle with her "revolving decade" approach. Why do launches take so long now? How do you build your "transitional quotient" (TQ) for these uncertain years? What's the trick for shifting from manager to consultant parent? Kari shares the three developmental stages of young adulthood (18-28) and reveals how to embrace this chrysalis moment—messy middle and all—while giving your kids room to grow. Time to reimagine this chapter, beauties.

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The Lab Work Every Midlife Woman Needs (And the Expensive Tests You Don't) with Dr. Jila Senemar

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:57:00 -0000

Managing menopause shouldn't feel like guesswork, yet many women walk into their doctor's office unprepared and walk out confused. Dr. Jila Senemar, founder of Jila MD and menopause specialist, is changing that. After realizing conventional training left her without answers for perimenopausal patients—including herself—she went down the research rabbit hole. What five labs reveal your longevity roadmap? Why are you wasting money on unnecessary "Instagram famous" tests? Which supplements actually move the needle? Learn Dr. Senemar's "ice cream sundae" approach to building optimal health from the foundation up. Ready to be a smarter patient and partner with your doctor more effectively? This one's for you, beauties!

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Stop Mastering, Start Dabbling: Karen Walrond on the Joy of Being Amateur

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0000

What if the secret to a richer life isn't mastering anything—but dabbling in everything? Author Karen Walrond (In Defense of Dabbling) returns to champion the lost art of amateurism—doing what you love without needing to excel. In a culture that turns hobbies into hustles, we can easily forget how to be interesting to ourselves. From swim class struggles to wonky candle holders, Karen shares why intentional dabbling as we age sparks joy, powers self-compassion, and stretches our comfort zones. Midlife is made for getting unstuck. What will you try just for the joy of it, beauties?

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Look, Getting Sick Isn’t Always Optional. Rebecca Bloom Wants You to Get the Support You Need

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Midlife straight talk alert! Hitting midlife means health scares become reality—for you or someone you love. Rebecca Bloom, lawyer and 26-year patient advocate, wrote "When Women Get Sick" after navigating her mother's breast cancer journey and helping thousands of other cancer patients do the same in a healthcare system that wasn't built for women. Look, no one wants to think about illness and disease. But when the sh*t hits the fan, you want to know how to get, afford, and keep the health care, insurance and workplace benefits needed to help you survive. We cover must-know info like—How do you choose insurance that protects what matters? What's your script when bills are wrong? How do you turn your doctor into an ally? What creative solutions exist beyond insurance? How do you appeal denied coverage successfully? Why should you "assume partnership" with HR? Listen in for a conversation on being a smarter patient—knowledge is power and peace of mind! FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:

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Memoirist Stacy Waldman Bass on Loss, Legacy and the Art of Family "Lightkeeping"

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Sudden loss reveals how much we never knew about someone's inner life—and midlife brings the urgency to ask deeper questions while we still can. Photographer Stacy Bass faced this reality twice: losing her father in a 1995 seaplane crash, then watching her mother battle pancreatic cancer 25 years later. Her memoir "Lightkeeper" reveals how she transformed devastating grief into active remembrance through photography and storytelling. We explore: Why are photographs "powerful portals" to forgotten stories? How do we actively keep someone's "light" alive instead of passively grieving? What does it mean to become your family's "lightkeeper"? Stacy shares why slowing down to truly see our photographs and excavate memory and family stories can transmute grief, plus practical ways to preserve the voices and stories that matter most before time runs out.

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Bonus Episode: Novelist Cleyvis Natera Unpacks the True Cost of Paradise and Sisterhood

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:51:00 -0000

What are you willing to sacrifice for security? Author Cleyvis Natera invites readers to explore this question and more on a breathless seven-day trip to The Grand Paloma Resort, a Dominican Republic luxury resort where White Lotus-esque thriller meets sharp social commentary. As two local girls go missing and a hurricane approaches, sisters Laura and Elena live and work amidst stark class distinctions. The resort siphons water for lush gardens while local communities face drought, tourists operate under systems of private justice, and staff navigate knotty power dynamics for survival. Join host Katie Fogarty and Natera as they wander The Grand Paloma and explore the complexities of midlife: are we obligated to take responsibility for others, what is the moral cost of compromises for security, and how to thread the delicate balance between protecting those we love and allowing them autonomy. Bonus! We also crack open Natera's critically acclaimed debut Neruda on the Park, uncover how aspiring authors can get the most out of writing workshops, and discover why Natera credits "getting lost" as essential to building a creative, values-driven midlife.

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Stop the All-or-Nothing Fitness Cycle: Megan Dahlman's Sustainable September Reset

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Anyone else have a summer of rosé and disrupted routines? Time to (re)enroll in the school of sustainable fitness and create habits that stick. Fitness trainer Megan Dahlman returns to teach her proven syllabus for women over 40—no cramming or gym all-nighters required. Discover the difference between "regress," "progress," and "maintenance" exercise modes and how to avoid falling into the "all-or-nothing" exercise trap. Longevity alert: Megan schools us in three balance exercises that protect future you from life-changing falls, plus how to build a happy back in just 5 minutes daily. Plus, what's the "magic number" of weekly exercise hours that truly works? We cover simple, doable fundamentals that keep you strong, steady, and unstoppable for decades. Class is in session, beauties!

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Build Lifelong Strength, Age with Power, and Fight Off Frailty with Dr. Vonda Wright of 'Unbreakable'

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:40:00 -0000

Feel like your midlife body has betrayed you? Stiffer joints, mysterious aches, less energy—these aren't just inconveniences, they're warning signals about your future independence. Dr. Vonda Wright, orthopedic surgeon, and author of "Unbreakable," returns to the show with a science-backed blueprint to prevent the broken hips, osteoporosis, and frailty plaguing too many women. As the country's leading voice on menopause's musculoskeletal impacts, she reveals why 70% of women experience debilitating joint pain and muscle loss. Plus, what are the six "time bombs" of aging you can control? How does your "unbreakable score" predict independence at 90? Why is muscle your literal longevity factory? Get the tools to stay strong, mobile, and unbreakable for decades ahead, beauties!

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Five Years of Aging Out Loud! A Certain Age Birthday Bash with Katie Fogarty and Co-Host Liz Plosser

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Five years of aging out loud—let's celebrate! Katie hands the mic to special co-host Liz Plosser, former Women's Health Editor-in-Chief, for our biggest birthday bash yet. We're diving deep into how the menopause conversation has exploded (finally!), why reinvention is the ultimate midlife superpower, and what it really means to "age exuberantly." Plus, how Katie's preparing for empty nest life with a big move back to NYC. Stick around for Liz’s summer and travel tips: confidence-boosting swimsuits, smart travel gear, and why she's doing the downward dog in boarding areas (and doesn't care who's watching). It's a party packed with wisdom, amazing giveaways, and real talk. Thank you for making A Certain Age part of your weekly routine, for tuning in from around the world—cheers to aging boldly together!

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How to Let Go, Let Love and Embrace the “School of Whatever Works” with Jennifer Pastiloff

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0000

Ever feel like you're living someone else's timeline? At midlife, many of us realize we've been following imaginary rules that keep us stuck in "fine." Author, poet, and "beauty hunter" Jennifer Pastiloff blew up her "fine" life at 50, leaving her marriage and discovering she'd expanded, not destroyed, her life. Now, Jen opens the pages of her latest bestseller "Proof of Life" to explore how to let go of perfectionism and shame, why curiosity is a lifeline, and how embracing the "school of whatever works" can power you forward. We also investigate biggies like: How do you silence your "inner asshole"? What does it mean to stop abandoning yourself for approval? Why are you already proof of your own worthiness? Honest, open, and full of warmth, Jen will inspire you to stop waiting for permission and start living before you “run out of light.” Listen in for a conversation that feels like a late-night chat with a beloved, old friend. FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:

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"Eating Pizza Backwards”—Eileen Flood O'Connor's Love Letter to Life with Autism

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:03:00 -0000

Every parent dreams of an easy, predictable path, but life rarely cooperates with our expectations. Meet Eileen Flood O'Connor, debut author and mother of four, who chronicles a 20+ year journey with her daughter Erin's autism in a gorgeous, joy-drenched essay collection "Eating Pizza Backwards." The book toggles between diagnosis day grief and celebrating grocery store dance parties, revealing waves of gratitude for the many helpers and moments of wonder uncovered day by day, year by year. We explore big questions—How do you parent a child who experiences the world differently? Can unexpected challenges strengthen rather than break relationships? What if slowing down actually speeds up your happiness? Listen in for a frank, honest conversation on navigating life's unexpected turns and learning how to hold grief in one hand and joy in the other.

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Goodbye Burnout, Hello Healthy Ambition with Amina AlTai

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:56:00 -0000

Midlife often brings a reckoning with ambition—are we crushing goals or just burning out? If you feel squeezed between chasing your dreams and protecting your wellbeing, you're not alone. For executive coach Amina AlTai, author of The Ambition Trap, relentless overwork led to a devastating health crisis. Now, Amina guides high achievers toward a revolutionary approach to success. We explore the difference between"painful" and "purposeful" ambition and how to recognize when you're operating below your "resentment line." Amina's framework helps you identify the five core wounds driving unhealthy ambition and offers practical tools for honoring your needs while still achieving your goals—without sacrificing your health or relationships. We also explore her concept of "zones of genius," why the healthiest people welcome emotional diversity, and ambition as a force for collective flourishing. Get ready to rewire your relationship to success!

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Reshma Saujani on the “Midlife Penalty “and Why She Has No Plans to Age Quietly

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Stop letting society tell you your best years are behind you. Author, activist, podcaster, and polymath Reshma Saujani (founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First) is turning up the volume as she approaches 50. Reshma calls BS on what she calls the "midlife penalty"—the price we pay in status, health, and earning power as we age. We get into the biggies like: How do you rebel against a culture that wants you invisible? What does the "midlife penalty" cost women over 50? How can we evolve to become "broken open" versus burning out? In a world that calls on women to shrink (and then disappear at a certain age), this convo is a call to keep expanding, beauties!

The Menopause Wake-Up Call Every Millennial Woman Needs to Hear with Lauren Tetenbaum

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Many millennial women are sleepwalking toward menopause—unprepared for what's coming during this critical life stage. At 39, reproductive mental health expert Lauren Tetenbaum had a shocking realization—she knew nothing about menopause despite her expertise in women’s health. Now at 40, after interviewing hundreds of menopause experts and everyday women, she sounds a “get ready” clarion call and offers a science-backed playbook for thriving in peri/menopause and beyond with her new book "Millennial Menopause.” Lauren uncovers treatment options for symptoms you thought were "just life now," how to advocate for yourself when healthcare providers dismiss you, and why men need to be part of this conversation. This show is for anyone—no matter your generation—who has wandered the thickets of menopause “dazed and confused.”

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Jodi Wellman Wants You to Stop Wasting Your 4,000 Mondays

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

We get roughly 4,000 Mondays in a lifetime—are you making the most of your days? Jodi Wellman, author of "You Only Die Once," discovered the power of no-regret living after finding her late mother's apartment filled with unrealized dreams. The former corporate executive turned motivational speaker now helps people stop squandering their precious Mondays. We explore: How to get to the end of your life with next to no regrets, crunch the numbers on "Monday Math"—a guesstimate on how many Mondays you have left, and investigate useful prompts from Jodi's book. What would make your "in/out circle" if you redesigned your life today? How can you identify your "pre-grets" before they become real regrets? Stop letting Mondays, weeks, and years slip by unnoticed. Listen in for ideas on living what Jodi calls an "astonishingly alive" life.

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Midlifers Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud with Dina Alvarez and Dina Aronson of Midlife Private Parts

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:35:00 -0000

Midlifers are saying the quiet parts out loud—and we have stories that will make you laugh, cry, and feel like you've found your tribe. This week, writers, reinventors, and editors Dina Alvarez and Dina Aronson join host Katie Fogarty to explore their new essay collection "Midlife Private Parts"—a series of revealing essays that will change the way you think about age. Dina and Dina spent two years gathering 27 contributors (including many ACA podcast favorites like Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Sarah Milken, and Laura Belgray) to capture snapshots of midlife in all its magnificent, messy, comical glory. From hormone chaos to happiness breakthroughs, to sex and dating, recalibrating midlife friendships and marriages, to dabbling in cosmetic procedures, to the mixed bag of empty nesting, this collection serves up the midlife realness we all crave. We also explore what it took to bring this project to life, and why midlife is exactly the right time to become wildly visible, creative, and collaborative. Ready for a book that'll make you text your girlfriends immediately? Get "Midlife Private Parts" wherever books are sold.

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Shannon Watts is Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:27:00 -0000

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?

The Science of Skin Aging with OneSkin Co-Founder Alessandra Zonari, PhD

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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!

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Author Karen Dukess on Creative Setbacks, Midlife Resilience and Her Buzzy Novel “Welcome To Murder Week”

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Bestselling author Karen Dukess returns to the show to pour out a piping hot cup of mystery, murder, and Anglophile fun as we explore the pages of 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.

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Bonus Episode: Kirsten Miller on “The Change”: Menopause, Magic Realism, and the Superpowers of Midlife

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:11:00 -0000

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 a clearer vision of our 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.

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Birthday Joy at Any Age: Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming on Infusing Your Birthday with Purpose and Meaning

Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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!

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Vanessa Cornell on the Transformative Power of Female Friendship at Midlife

Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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!

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How to Create a Written Heirloom: Aviva Black's Approach to Family Memory-Keeping

Mon, 05 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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.

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From 'What Not to Wear' to 'Wear Whatever the F You Want': Stacy London Reinvents and Brings Us Along for the Ride

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

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!

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Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on Life, Emotional Regulation and Midlife Reinventions

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:23:00 -0000

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.

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Infertility, IVF, and the Emotional and Financial Toll of Midlife Family Building with Ali Prato

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer with Dr. Marisa Weiss of Breastcancer.org

One in Eight Americans Is on a GLP-1 — Here's What Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen Wants You to Know

Work, Worth & Style: Embracing Change at Any Age with M.M. LaFleur's Sarah LaFleur

Making Moves in Midlife: Denise Pines on The M Factor 2, Wellness, and Taking Up Space

Gut Check: Eat to Improve Energy, Weight, and Mood with Dr. Amy Shah

Can’t Read the Fine Print? Breakthrough Treatments and Care for Aging Eyes with Dr. Ella Faktorovich

From Triple-Booked to Turned On: How to Reignite Midlife Intimacy with Dr. Maria Sophocles

A Fashionable Look at Finding Yourself at Any Age with Christine Morrison of ‘Clothes Minded’

Blah, Burned Out, Feeling 'Beige'? Wellness Coach Amber Berger Wants a Word

Why Your First Heart Attack Could Be Fatal—Critical Warning Signs with Dr. Jayne Morgan

The Bright Side of Sobriety in Midlife with Suzanne Warye of "The Sober Shift"

2026 Fitness Reset: Barre3's Sadie Lincoln Says Your Body Needs Love, Not Another Boot Camp

How Menopause Upgrades Your Brain with Dr. Mindy Pelz

Meal Prep Your Way to Menopause Symptom Relief with Dr. Jenn Salib Huber

Fewer, Better Gifts with Annie Goodman: LED Masks, Health Tech & Zero-Wrap Travel and Wellness for 2026

Your No-Judgment, All-Answers Guide to Plastic Surgery with Dr. Carolyn Chang

Build Sexual Confidence at Midlife with Dr. Juliana Hauser

Enough! Time to Normalize Sharing Taboo Topics with Dr. Jessica Zucker

Real Talk. We're Becoming Grandparents Later in Life—Are You Ready? with Kristen Coffield of Active Grandparenting

What's the Deal with Estrogen Skincare Products? Anne Fulenwider Explains

Modern Empty Nesting and the Revolving Door with Kari Cardinale

The Lab Work Every Midlife Woman Needs (And the Expensive Tests You Don't) with Dr. Jila Senemar

Stop Mastering, Start Dabbling: Karen Walrond on the Joy of Being Amateur

Look, Getting Sick Isn’t Always Optional. Rebecca Bloom Wants You to Get the Support You Need

Memoirist Stacy Waldman Bass on Loss, Legacy and the Art of Family "Lightkeeping"

Bonus Episode: Novelist Cleyvis Natera Unpacks the True Cost of Paradise and Sisterhood

Stop the All-or-Nothing Fitness Cycle: Megan Dahlman's Sustainable September Reset

Build Lifelong Strength, Age with Power, and Fight Off Frailty with Dr. Vonda Wright of 'Unbreakable'

Five Years of Aging Out Loud! A Certain Age Birthday Bash with Katie Fogarty and Co-Host Liz Plosser

How to Let Go, Let Love and Embrace the “School of Whatever Works” with Jennifer Pastiloff

"Eating Pizza Backwards”—Eileen Flood O'Connor's Love Letter to Life with Autism

Goodbye Burnout, Hello Healthy Ambition with Amina AlTai

Reshma Saujani on the “Midlife Penalty “and Why She Has No Plans to Age Quietly

The Menopause Wake-Up Call Every Millennial Woman Needs to Hear with Lauren Tetenbaum

Jodi Wellman Wants You to Stop Wasting Your 4,000 Mondays

Midlifers Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud with Dina Alvarez and Dina Aronson of Midlife Private Parts

Shannon Watts is Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age

The Science of Skin Aging with OneSkin Co-Founder Alessandra Zonari, PhD

Author Karen Dukess on Creative Setbacks, Midlife Resilience and Her Buzzy Novel “Welcome To Murder Week”

Bonus Episode: Kirsten Miller on “The Change”: Menopause, Magic Realism, and the Superpowers of Midlife

Birthday Joy at Any Age: Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming on Infusing Your Birthday with Purpose and Meaning

Vanessa Cornell on the Transformative Power of Female Friendship at Midlife

How to Create a Written Heirloom: Aviva Black's Approach to Family Memory-Keeping

From 'What Not to Wear' to 'Wear Whatever the F You Want': Stacy London Reinvents and Brings Us Along for the Ride

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on Life, Emotional Regulation and Midlife Reinventions

Building Blocks for Better Aging: Essential Amino Acids, Protein and Aging Exuberantly with Liz Plosser

Mental Health Check-In: Dr. Judith Joseph Reveals Hidden Signs of High Functioning Depression

A Marriage Sabbatical: The Bold Choice That Strengthened a 30-Year Partnership with Psychotherapist Leah Fisher

How to Menopause: Yes, You Can Feel Even Better Than Before Says Tamsen Fadal

Over 50 and Fabulous: Why Beauty Icon Mally Roncal Says Turning 50 Was the Beginning of Her Most Creative Chapter

Migraine & Menopause: Why Your 40s + 50s Can Be the Worst Headache Years with Dr. Nada Hindiyeh

Happy to Help? Author Amy Wilson on Breaking Free from the People-Pleaser Trap

Beyond Politics: A Citizen’s Guide to Fighting for Better Menopause Care with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf

Never Too Late to Lift Heavy: Why Midlife is the Perfect Time to Begin Strength Training with Fitness Pro Holly Rilinger

Behind the Scenes of Feature Film 'Ramona at Midlife' with Director Brooke Berman

Struggling with Pelvic Pain? You're Not Alone and Dr. Sonia Bahlani Has Ideas to Help

Future-Proof Your Career + Stand Out in the 2025 Job Market with Catherine Fisher of LinkedIn

Managing Hot Flashes, Menopause and Midlife with Top Doc Dr. Jen Ashton

Move Smarter, Age Better: A Physical Therapist's Guide to Staying Strong After 50

The End of One-Size-Fits-All Nutrition: A Scientist's Guide to Personalized Eating in 2025 with Dr. Sarah Berry of ZOE

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

The Grown Woman's Guide to Gifting: Luxe Finds, Brilliant Stocking Stuffers + What to Wear in 2025 with Fashion + Beauty Journalist Christine Morrison

Less is More: How to Declutter Your Life, Not Just Your Closet with Home Organizing Pro Shira Gill

365 Thank You Notes: A Life-Changing Gratitude Practice with Gina Hamadey

Finding Hope When Life is Not Okay with Cyndie Spiegel of Microjoys

Reflections On Being Jewish Now with Authors Zibby Owens, Dara Levan and Joanna Rakoff

Create What's Next with a Relentless Focus on What Lights You Up with Cate Luzio of Luminary

Vaginal Estrogen + The Fight to Remove Misleading FDA Warnings on Life-Saving Local Estrogen Products

Time To Talk About How You Really Feel with Burnout Pro Dr. Jessi Gold

Journalist Tamsen Fadel Talks Menopause, Epic Hot Flashes and Shares a BTS of Her New Film “The M Factor”

Still Struggling to Sleep? Sleep Doc Dr. Shelby Harris Has Proven Ideas for Better Zzzs

Bonus Episode: Chip Conley on the Upside of Aging and Learning to Love Midlife

Mixed Feelings About Your Empty Nest? Author Karla Olson Shares Ideas to Thrive as Your Kids Fly the Coop

What’s the Deal with Testosterone Therapy? And How Does It Impact Libido, Energy and Overall Health?

Understanding Midlife Weight Gain, Obesity and Buzzy Weight Loss Drugs with Endocrinologist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen

A Certain Age Turns Four! A Birthday Show with Katie Fogarty and a Special Co-Host

Bonus Episode: Annabel Monaghan Gives Swoony Beach Books a Midlife Makeover with “Summer Romance”

Entrepreneur Carrie Kerpen Built an 8-Figure Business Being Likeable. Now, She Wants to Put More Money in the Hands of More Women