WomanWorthy

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". 

Independence Day

What does the July 4th holiday actually mean?  Some thoughts about America and being an American in this Independence Day episode. 

Misogyny 2.0

Yes, I'm angry about the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.  I'm REALLY angry about the effect it will have on women, and I'm even more angry that we have to fight again -- still -- against institutional sexism.  Especially discrimination against older women and women of color. One theory for why it exists, is that it's because of how the media portray us.  

Our Money

Inflation has been raging and last week, the Feds raised their benchmark short-term interest rate by the largest increase in decades.  What does that mean for us?  I break it down and offer some experts' tips in "Our Money", the latest episode of WomanWorthy: Real Talk About Real Issues for Women Over 60.

Sexism and Ageism in Theater

This first of two episodes on how older women are represented on-stage and on-screen, features interviews with two theater women who tell it like it is, and their organizations that are trying to change that.