A Certain Age
A Certain Age is a podcast for women navigating midlife at 40, 50, 60, and beyond. Host Katie Fogarty, a journalist and career coach, brings expert-backed conversations every Monday on topics like perimenopause, menopause, health, fitness, purpose, career reinvention, relationships, and money. The show aims to provide real answers and a community for women ready to embrace their age. With over 280 episodes, it is a top-ranked podcast for this audience.
Episodes
Between Chapters: How to Reinvent Without Losing Yourself with Zibby Owens
Starting over after divorce, empty nesting, or loss doesn’t mean starting from scratch. Ten years ago, Zibby Owens was an Upper East Side stay-at-home mom of four. Now the bestselling author, host of Totally Booked with Zibby, and founder of Zibby Media returns with her most personal project yet, the new memoir Between Chapters. We get real about reinventing your life without losing yourself: keep
How to Speak Up for Menopause Care in Your Doctor's Office and Your State Capitol with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
Menopause is making major headlines, but getting good care is still a fight. Attorney and Ms. Magazine executive Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, author of Periods Gone Public and the new When in Menopause, shows you how to advocate for yourself, your community, and the next generation. You'll learn how to speak up in the doctor's office, rally friends and colleagues, spot the gaps in workplace protections, a
Reinvention After a Career Loss with The Laundress Founder Gwen Whiting
How do you start over in midlife after watching something you built get taken apart in public? Gwen Whiting, co-founder of The Laundress (sold to Unilever for a reported $100 million), watched a massive recall of her brand make national headlines while an NDA kept her from answering customers flooding her DMs. Now she's back with The Fill Club, an aromatherapy infused cleaning line. You'll learn w
How to Fix Calendar Overload: Why 20 Minutes Is the New Hour with Fran Hauser
Busy all day but still not getting to what matters? Blame calendar overload. This week, Fran Hauser, author of 20 Minutes Is the New Hour, owner of Bedford Books, and former Time Inc. digital president, shows us how to get more done in less time. Learn the four sneaky habits hijacking your calendar, how a "to-don't" list makes saying no easier, why messy action beats waiting until you feel ready,
Stylist Tiffany Wendel's Three Vibe Rule for a Closet That Fits Your Changing Life
Your body changed, your life changed, and your closet didn't get the memo—here's how to fix that this fall. This week, we're talking to personal stylist Tiffany Wendel, who at 52 watched menopause change her body seemingly overnight—and responded by selling two-thirds of her own closet. Now she helps women edit, resell, and rebuild a wardrobe that fits who they are—not who they were 10 years ago.
How to Feel Less Lonely in 10 Minutes a Day with Ann Shoket
Feeling lonely even when your life looks full? This week, we explore a 10-minute fix to make you feel connected, current and caught up with the people in your life. Ann Shoket — former Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen, author of The Big Life, and CEO of The Li.st — breaks down how the loneliness epidemic hits women at the peak of their careers and personal lives. You'll learn why 80% of working women
Wired, Tired, and Wide Awake: Sleep Scientist Dr. Vanessa Hill Explains Why
Exhausted yet up scrolling at 11pm? You have lots of wired-but-tired company. Nearly half of women in perimenopause deal with hormonal sleep disruption — hot flashes, 3am wake-ups. But some of what's keeping us up at midlife has nothing to do with hormones. Dr. Vanessa Hill, behavioral sleep scientist and creator of PBS/YouTube's Braincraft, breaks down bedtime procrastination research that'll cha
Six Years of Aging Out Loud! A Certain Age Birthday Bash with Katie Fogarty and Co-Host Wendi Aarons
Six years of aging out loud—let's celebrate! Katie flips the script and hands the mic to award-winning humor writer Wendi Aarons (The New Yorker, McSweeney's, author of I'm Wearing Tunics Now) for our funniest birthday bash yet. Wendi grills Katie on the health advice she's ignored for six years straight, her toxic midlife trait, and a fitness confession she's never admitted on air. Plus, we dish
A Second Act Built on Italy, Travel and Food with Michelle DiBenedetto-Capobianco
Ever fantasize about quitting your 9-to-5 to move to Italy? Michelle DiBenedetto-Capobianco built something better—a life split between two places she loves. The corporate lawyer turned travel and culinary entrepreneur divides her time between a cooking school on Long Island and leading small-group trips through under-the-radar Italy—Abruzzo, Puglia, the Dolomites, and beyond. We dig into her full
The Real Science Behind Midlife Weight Gain with Noom's Dr. Karen Mann
Struggling with midlife weight gain even though you're doing everything right? OB/GYN and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Karen Mann, medical director at Noom, breaks down why weight gain isn't willpower — it's hormones, metabolism, and mindset. You'll learn why pairing GLP-1s with behavior coaching leads to 48% more weight loss than medication alone, how to safely combine HRT and GLP-1s (and in w
Ritualizing Menopause and Midlife Milestones with Pro-Ager Skylar Liberty Rose
Feeling erased by anti-aging culture? You're not broken—the messaging is toxic. You already know the beauty industry is selling you something that doesn't exist. What you might not have is a way to mark what's happening in your life right now—the identity shifts, the perimenopause and menopause transitions, the empty nest. Skylar Liberty Rose, a pro-aging advocate who's taught guided meditation to
Turn Your Midlife Setback Into Your Set-Up with Amy Shoenthal
You know the feeling: midlife hands you a hard reset—the layoff, the diagnosis, the divorce you didn't see coming. Amy Shoenthal, journalist and bestselling author of "The Setback Cycle," spent years studying how the most resilient women bounce back to develop a framework anyone can use—and it's nothing like the "stay positive" advice you've heard before. We also dig into the AI anxiety so many of
Menopause, Marrakesh, and the Courage to Choose Yourself: Rewilding Your Life With Jane Green
What if the life that looks perfect on paper is the one quietly shrinking you? If you've ever woken up feeling like a stranger in your own life this episode is for you. Bestselling novelist Jane Green returns to A Certain Age with her memoir Rewilding, an evocative, transportive account of packing her suitcases, moving to Marrakesh, and reimagining life at 55. Jane opens up about how menopause cra
Menopause Gut Health Explained: Leaky Gut, Bloating & Weight Gain with Cynthia Thurlow
Bloating. Brain fog. Stubborn weight that won't budge. What if it's not failing hormones—it's your gut asking for help? As estrogen declines, the gut microbiome becomes midlife's new control center, driving everything from immunity and mood to metabolism and menopause weight gain. Nurse practitioner, TEDx speaker, and Everyday Wellness host Cynthia Thurlow joins us to unpack her new bestseller, Th
Your Pelvic Floor Deserves More Attention Than You Give It with Dr. Lynn Gray-Meltzer
Here's a shocker. Between 25 and 30% of adult women have at least one pelvic floor disorder—think bladder leaks, painful sex, chronic pelvic pressure, constipation and more, yet most just quietly live with it. Dr. Lynn Gray-Meltzer, Doctor of Physical Therapy and pelvic health specialist, is here to change that. Today, she walks us through the two types of urinary incontinence, why tight muscles c
Alzheimer's Hits Women Twice. Here's What You Can Do About It with Dr. Heather Snyder
We don't talk about Alzheimer's enough—and women are paying the price. We are more likely to develop it, and more likely to spend years caring for someone who has it. Two thirds of dementia caregivers are women. One in four is still raising her own kids at the same time. And the lifetime cost of care? Over $400,000, mostly uninsured, mostly falling on her. Today we're changing that conversation. D
Wide Awake in Midlife: Jen Hatmaker on Rebuilding a Life You Truly Love
Midlife can shatter the life you planned—and hand you a better one. At 46, Jen Hatmaker, author of 15 books and five New York Times bestsellers, discovered her 26-year marriage was over. What followed became "Awake," an instant NYT-bestseller and a blueprint for reinvention. Jen has been on Katie's dream guest list since day one, and this conversation did not disappoint. If you've ever felt like y
Glow Getter: The Summer Skin Playbook for Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Corinne Erickson
Want glowy summer skin? Today’s episode is your cheat sheet. Just in time for skin-bearing season, we're sitting down with Dr. Corinne Erickson, the only physician in Georgia who is both a board-certified dermatologist and menopause-certified practitioner. We unpack the impact of peri/menopause on skin health, what to expect from your skin in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, and whether estrogen ski
Your Next Chapter Starts With Who You Know—Shelly Lombard on the Power of Midlife Networking
Midlife has a funny way of revealing hard truths or what you neglected to build. At 50, after 35 years on Wall Street, Shelly Lombard got laid off—and her phone never rang. That painful wakeup call led her to found Schmooze,
a platform teaching woman to build relationships and network with intention and joy. Learn how one Happy New Year text landed Shelly a corporate board seat, why 80% of board r
Why You Can't Sleep at 3am and the Truth About Midlife Sleep Apnea with Dr. Shelby Harris
Lying awake at 3am replaying tomorrow's to-do list? Surprise! Your nighttime sleep issues may be a daytime problem. Back for a third time on A Certain Age, board-certified sleep expert Dr. Shelby Harris, author of The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia, helps us stop hitting the snooze button. We cover why consistent wake times are an overlooked reset, how light exposure is as powerful as caffei
Jenn Sherman to Midlife Women: Stop Training Like You're 30
Midlife hits and suddenly the fitness strategies that carried you through your 30s start quiet quitting on you. Want to shake up your fitness and your life? Meet Jenn Sherman—hired by Peloton at 45 after years as a stay-at-home mom, now 57 and rewriting the rules for how women train. Her “Back Nine Era” playbook is exactly what your body has been waiting for. As Jenn says, "I'm training so I can p
Want to Change Your Life? Dr. Rachel Goldman Says Start with a "Tweak"
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life just keeps life-ing? You don't need a crisis to build a mental health toolkit or to change your life— you need tools before the curveballs hit. Dr. Rachel Goldman, NYU clinical psychologist and author of “When Life Happens,” shares how one tiny tweak (not change!) rewires your day, why "thoughts are not facts," and how to create a resilient mindset—includin
Infertility, IVF, and the Emotional and Financial Toll of Midlife Family Building with Ali Prato
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 fina
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer with Dr. Marisa Weiss of Breastcancer.org
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 b
One in Eight Americans Is on a GLP-1 — Here's What Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen Wants You to Know
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
Work, Worth & Style: Embracing Change at Any Age with M.M. LaFleur's Sarah LaFleur
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 o
Making Moves in Midlife: Denise Pines on The M Factor 2, Wellness, and Taking Up Space
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-
Gut Check: Eat to Improve Energy, Weight, and Mood with Dr. Amy Shah
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 recomme
Can’t Read the Fine Print? Breakthrough Treatments and Care for Aging Eyes with Dr. Ella Faktorovich
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 s
From Triple-Booked to Turned On: How to Reignite Midlife Intimacy with Dr. Maria Sophocles
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 e
A Fashionable Look at Finding Yourself at Any Age with Christine Morrison of ‘Clothes Minded’
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
Blah, Burned Out, Feeling 'Beige'? Wellness Coach Amber Berger Wants a Word
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 si
Why Your First Heart Attack Could Be Fatal—Critical Warning Signs with Dr. Jayne Morgan
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 Bright Side of Sobriety in Midlife with Suzanne Warye of "The Sober Shift"
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 recon
2026 Fitness Reset: Barre3's Sadie Lincoln Says Your Body Needs Love, Not Another Boot Camp
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 t
How Menopause Upgrades Your Brain with Dr. Mindy Pelz
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 evolutio
Meal Prep Your Way to Menopause Symptom Relief with Dr. Jenn Salib Huber
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 focu
Fewer, Better Gifts with Annie Goodman: LED Masks, Health Tech & Zero-Wrap Travel and Wellness for 2026
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 w
Your No-Judgment, All-Answers Guide to Plastic Surgery with Dr. Carolyn Chang
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
Build Sexual Confidence at Midlife with Dr. Juliana Hauser
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.
Enough! Time to Normalize Sharing Taboo Topics with Dr. Jessica Zucker
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
Real Talk. We're Becoming Grandparents Later in Life—Are You Ready? with Kristen Coffield of Active Grandparenting
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 Cu
What's the Deal with Estrogen Skincare Products? Anne Fulenwider Explains
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 sk
Modern Empty Nesting and the Revolving Door with Kari Cardinale
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? Wha
The Lab Work Every Midlife Woman Needs (And the Expensive Tests You Don't) with Dr. Jila Senemar
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 ro
Stop Mastering, Start Dabbling: Karen Walrond on the Joy of Being Amateur
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 i
Look, Getting Sick Isn’t Always Optional. Rebecca Bloom Wants You to Get the Support You Need
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 di
Memoirist Stacy Waldman Bass on Loss, Legacy and the Art of Family "Lightkeeping"
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
Bonus Episode: Novelist Cleyvis Natera Unpacks the True Cost of Paradise and Sisterhood
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 distinc
Stop the All-or-Nothing Fitness Cycle: Megan Dahlman's Sustainable September Reset
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
Build Lifelong Strength, Age with Power, and Fight Off Frailty with Dr. Vonda Wright of 'Unbreakable'
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 lea
Five Years of Aging Out Loud! A Certain Age Birthday Bash with Katie Fogarty and Co-Host Liz Plosser
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 w
How to Let Go, Let Love and Embrace the “School of Whatever Works” with Jennifer Pastiloff
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 le
"Eating Pizza Backwards”—Eileen Flood O'Connor's Love Letter to Life with Autism
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 wa
Goodbye Burnout, Hello Healthy Ambition with Amina AlTai
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 d
Reshma Saujani on the “Midlife Penalty “and Why She Has No Plans to Age Quietly
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
The Menopause Wake-Up Call Every Millennial Woman Needs to Hear with Lauren Tetenbaum
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 o
Jodi Wellman Wants You to Stop Wasting Your 4,000 Mondays
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 l
Midlifers Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud with Dina Alvarez and Dina Aronson of Midlife Private Parts
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 year
Shannon Watts is Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age
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
The Science of Skin Aging with OneSkin Co-Founder Alessandra Zonari, PhD
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 h
Author Karen Dukess on Creative Setbacks, Midlife Resilience and Her Buzzy Novel “Welcome To Murder Week”
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 firs
Bonus Episode: Kirsten Miller on “The Change”: Menopause, Magic Realism, and the Superpowers of Midlife
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 e
Birthday Joy at Any Age: Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming on Infusing Your Birthday with Purpose and Meaning
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 meaningfu
Vanessa Cornell on the Transformative Power of Female Friendship at Midlife
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, t
How to Create a Written Heirloom: Aviva Black's Approach to Family Memory-Keeping
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 heirl
From 'What Not to Wear' to 'Wear Whatever the F You Want': Stacy London Reinvents and Brings Us Along for the Ride
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
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on Life, Emotional Regulation and Midlife Reinventions
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,
Building Blocks for Better Aging: Essential Amino Acids, Protein and Aging Exuberantly with Liz Plosser
Discover how essential amino acids could be the missing link in your midlife wellness journey. Join us as former Women's Health Editor-in-Chief Liz Plosser reveals the surprising supplement that transformed her strength, energy, and recovery after 40. You'll learn exactly how supplements like EAAs and creatine work as protein building blocks to maintain muscle, boost energy and recovery, and help
Mental Health Check-In: Dr. Judith Joseph Reveals Hidden Signs of High Functioning Depression
Succeeding on the outside but struggling on the inside? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Judith Joseph helps you recognize the hidden signs of high functioning depression that often hide behind your achievements and busy schedule. Drawing from her powerful new book "High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy," Dr. Joseph shares her proven 5-step framework for breaking f
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An epic on-camera hot flash on live TV started Emmy-award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal on her menopause journey. For the first time in decades, she didn't finish the newscast. She would later receive a message from her gynecologist in her health portal saying, "In menopause... any questions?" but with no guidance on navigating a flood of symptoms. Now, Tamsen has written the menopause manual sh
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Can a bold lip and a sparkly bomber jacket make midlife feel more fabulous? Yes, says beauty and fashion founder Mally Roncal who brings her trademark energy, spark and zest for living at every age to this week’s show. Mally got her start as a celebrity make-up artist to stars like Beyonce and J. Lo, then launched her eponymous line Mally Beauty, a brand with decades of staying power, and pivoted
Migraine & Menopause: Why Your 40s + 50s Can Be the Worst Headache Years with Dr. Nada Hindiyeh
Are you one of the millions of women battling debilitating migraines? This episode is your guide to understanding the surprising connection between your hormones and those crushing headaches. Join host Katie Fogarty as she speaks with Dr. Nada Hindiyeh, former Stanford neurology professor and founder of Haven Headache and Migraine Center, who reveals why migraines affect women three times more tha
Happy to Help? Author Amy Wilson on Breaking Free from the People-Pleaser Trap
Do you find yourself constantly saying "Sure, no problem" even when you're overwhelmed? In a refreshingly honest conversation, author Amy Wilson joins host Katie Fogarty to share how you can break free from the helper trap. If you're the person everyone counts on—at work, at home, and everywhere in between—you'll relate to Wilson's frank, funny stories about learning to set boundaries and prioriti
Beyond Politics: A Citizen’s Guide to Fighting for Better Menopause Care with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf
Frustrated with menopause healthcare? You should be. Menopause is undertreated, underfunded, and under-researched. Channel your outrage into action with a game-changing conversation on making your voice heard!
Host Katie Fogarty sits down with advocate Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, who has partnered with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Maria Shriver and many of the country's leading menopause experts to create "Th
Never Too Late to Lift Heavy: Why Midlife is the Perfect Time to Begin Strength Training with Fitness Pro Holly Rilinger
Curious about all the buzz around "lifting heavy" at midlife? Fitness pro and Nike Master Trainer Holly Rilinger breaks down why strength training is an engine of longevity—and how to make it work for you. Learn exactly how to start building muscle (no matter your experience level), discover the science behind post-workout recovery, and get expert tips for managing osteoporosis and injuries. Wheth
Behind the Scenes of Feature Film 'Ramona at Midlife' with Director Brooke Berman
What if your best years are still ahead of you? What if midlife isn't about fading into the background, but stepping boldly into your next act? This week, writer-director Brooke Berman joins host Katie Fogarty to share how she made her first film in her 50s, challenging Hollywood's assumptions about age and creativity. Through the lens of Brooke’s debut film "Ramona at Midlife," we explore the que
Struggling with Pelvic Pain? You're Not Alone and Dr. Sonia Bahlani Has Ideas to Help
If you've ever felt nagging bladder pressure, struggled with painful sex, or found yourself planning every outing around bathroom breaks, this episode is for you. Pelvic pain expert Dr. Sonia Bahlani combines training in both gynecology and urology to tackle the questions too many women are afraid to ask. Why do so many of us suffer for years before getting help? What's really causing that constan
Future-Proof Your Career + Stand Out in the 2025 Job Market with Catherine Fisher of LinkedIn
Feeling stuck in your career or worried about staying relevant in today's fast-changing job market? This episode is your guide to navigating what's next. Join host Katie Fogarty and LinkedIn's top career expert Catherine Fisher as they break down the latest data on where jobs are headed, reveal insider tips for standing out on LinkedIn, and share practical strategies for continuous career growth.
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