The Current How GEEZER magazine is reclaiming aging
Jan 14, 2026
Laura LeBleu, founding editor of Geezer magazine, discusses the midlife experience of Gen X through the lens of her print-only publication. She cleverly reclaims the term 'geezer,' emphasizing humor and ownership in aging narratives. As she shares how turning 50 ignited her creative drive, she reveals the complexities of midlife beyond superficial advice. Laura critiques mainstream aging coverage and encourages Gen X to embrace aging as an energetic launchpad, blending nostalgia with contemporary insights to redefine their journey.
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Naming Geezer In The Shower
- Laura LeBleu named the magazine Geezer after a shower moment and to reclaim the word for her generation.
- She frames her readership as “pre-geezering” and invites owning aging with humor and pride.
50 Sparked Creative Urgency
- Turning 50 sparked a creative urgency for Laura after years of writing for others.
- She launched Geezer to finally express herself and create work that felt genuinely hers.
AARP Mailer Revealed A Gap
- Laura describes feeling “stabby” after receiving her first AARP mailer because it felt aimed at her parents, not her generation.
- That mismatch revealed a gap in storytelling about contemporary middle age and helped inspire Geezer.