WomanWorthy

Maturity & Freethinking

What does "maturity" mean when we're...well, mature? Does it mean being responsible for ourselves?  Thinking for ourselves?  Does that mean we should be "freethinkers"?

Mirror, Mirror: Our Cultural Self-Image

When someone talks about "self-image", most women tend to think about their physical self.  In this episode of "WomanWorthy", we explore the impact of our "cultural image", and learn from an expert about one ethnic group, in particular.

No Sex, Please

Marriages or partnerships where there's no sex?  What's going on there?  Turns out, could be a lot.

Techno-Aging

Are you ready for techno-aging?  Tele-health?  Do-it-yourself testing? Robotic companions? Well, on your mark, get set...because it's here and growing! 

On Beauty

Is beauty really "in the eye of the beholder"?   Or are there actual standards for what we consider "beautiful"?  Does it really have to be through the "eye" that we experience beauty? Does our concept of beauty change as women age?  All this and more in just 21 minutes! 

The Science of Aging

Is age really "just a number"?  Or is there actual science going on?  And if so, what -- if anything -- can we do about it?

Tips on Solo Aging from an Independent Patient Advocate

Are you solo aging?  Even if you're not now, you could be in the future. In this episode, I interview a board-certified Independent Patient Advocate who specializes in this growing societal trend. 

Voluntourism

Interested in doing good while also traveling internationally? A growing trend in volunteering -- for all age groups -- is "voluntourism". Is it right for you? 

Is Patience a Virtue?

Is patience really a virtue?  And if so, is it worth to us as older women to practice it? 

Food (un)Glorious Food

The one lasting relationship in our lifetimes is that with ...food.  As we get older, that relationship changes, one way or another, for better or for worse.  Some things I've learned  (but don't necessarily do) about eating and "healthy aging".