A Certain Age

Still struggling to sleep? Grab your comfiest Pjs, break put that eye mask! Sleep pro Dr. Shelby Harris has ideas to help you hit the pillow and get better, more consistent Zzzs. Make tonight the night you start to clock restorative, restful sleep. We explore insomnia, why we can’t fall asleep OR stay asleep, evidence-based treatments to clock better midlife sleep, plus the impact of menopause on sleep and its surprising link to sleep apnea and more. Want to wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day? This week’s show has simple strategies and tools to help!SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPTacertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mixed feelings about midlife? Do not miss this jolt of inspiration from midlife OG and NYT bestselling author Chip Conley.In this A Certain Age bonus episode, we explore Chip’s latest book, “Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Life Gets Better with Age,” an optimistic blueprint for making your 40s to 70s the best decades of your life. Drawing on fascinating social science research, inspiring stories, and timeless wisdom across cultures and perspectives, Chip will convince you that aging is a superpower and that you are poised, not on the brink of a crisis, but on the precipice of joy and transformation.Host Katie Fogarty and Chip explore how to navigate midlife turbulence, the power of curiosity, and why pop culture gets midlife so wrong—forget crisis, think renaissance. Plus, hear Chip offer practical, actionable strategies for thriving in the face of change and creating the life you want, powered by insights gleaned as a co-founder of The Modern Elder Academy and a life of serial reinvention.Find our midlife book content 24/7 on social @themidlifebookclub and on our website: www.themidlifebookclub.com.SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPTacertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the phrase “empty nest” conjure feelings of freedom or sadness? Millions of parents struggle with mixed emotions as their children head to college and the real world. If a fast-approaching empty nest has you wondering—what’s next for me?— this week’s show has answers. Host Katie Fogarty connects with author Karla Olson, who shares lessons and strategies from her brand-new book, “The Almost Empty Nester.” We explore ideas to blueprint an exciting and joyful empty nest, action steps to take before your kids leave to resurface back-burner dreams and ambitions, and uncover how to jettison limiting beliefs about what this new phase of parenting holds. Spoiler Alert: Happy adult-ish children need happy parents! So, if you have the empty nest blues – this show is a must-listen!  BONUS: Four listeners will win giveaways from Karla Olson, including a coaching session valued at $495.SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPTacertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Testosterone therapy is suddenly all over the news (again) as actress Kate Winslet shares how it turbocharged her sex life. In today’s show, host Katie Fogarty does a deep dive into testosterone and testosterone therapy with board-certified OB/GYN and leading menopause and sexual health expert Dr. Maria Sophocles. We cover the misunderstood role of testosterone in women’s health, explore the risks and benefits of testosterone therapy, get into the different delivery systems (think creams and gels), and learn why most medical providers do not recommend testosterone pellets (even if they are all over Tik Tok). Plus, how specific lifestyle choices can boost testosterone levels—no hormone therapy required!SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPTacertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we do a deep dive into midlife weight gain and the impact of fluctuating hormones on body composition and health with triple board-certified physician and obesity expert Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen. Dr. Salas-Whalen walks us through the “perfect storm” that links roller coaster midlife hormones to weight gain, gives us a primer on popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, and catches us up on the latest thinking on obesity and new tools to measure healthy body composition (forget the BMI, think body composition scans). Plus, why it’s time to stop worrying about pounds on a scale and instead focus on muscle building and visceral fat reduction for optimal health, mobility, and longevity.SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPTacertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait, what? A Certain Age is four! How in the world is that possible? Join us as Katie turns over the podcast mic to special co-host author Laura Belgray to celebrate four years of podcasting and aging out loud. Grab a coffee, get some wine—we are chatting all things aging, plastic surgery, coloring your hair, the magic of being a late-blooming “marinator” and whether we are (finally) okay with looking our age. Plus, will ageism and/or blazers ever go out of style? DM us your votes!SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPTacertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need a summer escape? Grab your sunblock and pull up a beach chair for our chat with bestselling author Annabel Monaghan. We're diving into her latest rom-com, “Summer Romance,” which follows Ali Morris, a professional organizer whose life is anything but organized. Smart, bingeable, and laugh-out-loud funny, “Summer Romance” is a refreshingly cold dunk into a smart and steamy summer read. Join host Katie Fogarty and Annabel as they explore the magic of second chances, the power of decluttering our homes (and midlife mindsets), and the surprising benefits of a chaotic writing process.Find our midlife book content 24/7 on social @themidlifebookclub SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPTacertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever dreamed of starting and selling a business? Entrepreneur Carrie Kerpen co-founded the agency Likeable, sold that business for 8-figures, and now teaches women founders how to successfully sell their businesses and bank as much cash as possible. We explore Carrie’s improbable, one-of-a-kind business origin story (seriously, do not miss this one!), learn what it takes to build and sell a company, and ask and answer the question—do you need unwavering self-belief to succeed? Plus, how to use the levers of social reach—via books, podcasts, or social media—to build a personal brand, business, and bank account. Packed with lessons beyond business building, today's show is for anyone looking to create what’s next.SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPTacertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting to midlife means the people we love are aging too. Caregiving for aging parents (or loved ones tackling major illnesses) can take a toll on your physical and mental health, career, and personal life. In this week's episode, Katie delves into the complexities of caregiving with renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Allison Applebaum, author of "Stand By Me." As the founder of the nation's first Caregivers Clinic and a former caregiver, Dr. Applebaum understands the intensity of being an unpaid, untrained family caregiver. Discover how to navigate difficult conversations, prioritize self-care, and find resilience in grief and adversity. We also explore the beauty of caregiving and the importance of advocating for your care partner's humanity in a bureaucratic healthcare system. Don't miss this essential episode for support and guidance.SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPTacertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special bonus episode: Hear the debut episode of our brand new sister podcast, The Midlife Book Club. Listen in as author Catherine Newman brings us to Cape Cod's salty, sandy shores to crack open her instant New York Times bestseller "Sandwich." The book unspools over a weeklong family vacation as the main character, Rocky, navigates memories, menopause, and the push and pull of life sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully aging parents. Evocative, hilarious, and tender, this coming-of-middle-age story bursts with insights into what it means to be a woman, why we keep secrets from our families, and how we can learn to love our people better. Host Katie Fogarty and Catherine talk about menopausal rage, the bittersweetness of midlife, anticipatory grief, and why getting to midlife is the right time to admit we *might* be wrong about things. Catherine also shares a look at her writing process and how she balances the yin and yang of creative and editorial writing.@themidlifebookclubwww.themidlifebookclub.comSHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPTacertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices