Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined

Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined

Author: Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau, Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined turns the page on a well-worn cultural script. This is not a series about decline, but a collection of dialogues focused squarely on expansion. You’ll hear from women who are starting businesses, deepening their creative practices, forging new relationships, and confronting societal expectations with a refreshing blend of honesty and humor. These conversations, rooted in personal journals and lived expertise, delve into the practical and the profound-from the science of longevity to the personal journeys of resilience that define this chapter. The podcast moves beyond inspiration to offer tangible insight, framing the later decades as a time of active reinvention. Tune in for stories that replace stereotypes with specificity, and discover a community redefining what it means to grow older with purpose and curiosity.
Episodes
322 Mildred J. Mills: My Cotton Patch Moment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:35
The third oldest of 17 children, Mildred J. Mills, 73, was raised on a farm in Alabama. At a young age, she began to imagine that she would be going places, even though she had no idea how or where she might go. In high…
321 Judy Collins: Grande Dame of Folk Music Legend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:32
Judy Marjorie Collins, age 85, remains a legendary spokesperson for the American folk music scene and for older adults who still have a song to sing. We were delighted to be in conversation with Judy Collins.Folk singer,…
318  Connie Inuka: Late-life Inventor Finds Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:49
At 77 years old, Connie Inukai is proving that innovation has no age limit. A former technical writing instructor for engineers, Connie spent years teaching others how to create clear, effective reports. Little did she k…
317 Becky Blue: Aging is Life - Appreciate the Magic & Mystery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:51
Thoughtful and compassionate, Becky Blue is a geriatric and faith community nurse. Her compassion grew at an early age as she spent afternoons with Grandma, coincidentally the name of one of her magical poems. In her boo…
315 Karen J. Marienau: Pursuing Lifelong Adventures in Well-being [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:06
At age 70, Karen Marienau’s life is distinguished by a circuitous professional path, world-wide adventure travels, strenuous physical challenges, taxing home improvement projects, and deeply loving relationships—with peo…
314 Barbara Thompson: Moving Through Real Estate Market Complexities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:38
Barbara Thompson is passionate about working with seniors. She holds a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) certification. When her life turned out differently from what she expected, she learned to rely on friendships t…
313 Adriane Berg: Ageless Traveler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:38
Adriane Berg is a lifelong traveler whose mission is to help people “never stop traveling.” Women over the age of 70 are increasingly participating in solo travel, as are individuals embarking on their second or third ho…