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Women are living longer than ever. But are we living well?

In this encore episode of the Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast, longevity expert and author Maddy Dychtwald explores how women can expand not just their lifespan but their healthspan and brainspan.

Co-founder of Age Wave and author of the national bestseller Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan, Maddy shares powerful insights from decades of research on longevity, aging, and wellness.

We discuss what it really means to live longer and better, how women can make the most of their extra years, and why the “longevity revolution” belongs to us.

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Maddy Dychtwald is a nationally recognized longevity expert, author, and co-founder of Age Wave, a global leader in researching the impact of aging on our society, workplace, and marketplace. Named by Forbes as one of the Top 50 Female Futurists in the World, she has spent nearly four decades exploring how longer lives are reshaping every aspect of our world.

Maddy is the author of four books, including the national bestseller Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan. Through her work with Age Wave, she has collaborated with more than half of the Fortune 500 and led landmark studies on longevity, women’s wellness, and financial empowerment.

Her insights have appeared in major outlets such as Forbes, Fortune, TIME, CNBC, and NPR. Maddy is also co-founder of Women Against Alzheimer’s and a lead partner in Portfolia’s Active Aging and Longevity Fund.

Married for more than forty years, Maddy continues to practice what she preaches—exploring ways to extend her own healthspan, brainspan, and lifespan while enjoying life with her family and grand-dog.

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It's a familiar scene - a barrage of medical bills seemingly taking over your life. They're the #1 cause of debt and bankruptcy in America, but they don’t have to crush you. Let’s be real - medical bills can feel completely overwhelming. They pile up fast, they’re confusing, and before you know it, you’re wondering how something meant to help you heal could leave you financially strapped. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington joins the Ageless Glamour Girls™ Podcast to help us understand how to take back control. Dr. Virgie is an internal medicine physician, former health insurance executive, and medical financial justice expert who’s on a mission to protect people from being buried by medical debt. She also shares why nearly 80% of medical bills contain errors, and what you can do to catch them before they cost you.

And let’s face it — as we get older, keeping an eye on our finances and health expenses becomes even more important. But all is not lost. Be prepared to learn how to spot billing errors, negotiate medical bills, and avoid debt traps that hit women 50+ the hardest. This episode reminds us that knowledge is power, and every woman deserves to feel secure, informed, and in control of her care.

In this episode: *The truth about why medical debt happens and how to fight back *How to read those confusing billing codes *What to do before you pay any medical bill *How unpaid medical debt affects your credit (and what’s changing!) *The resources and organizations that can help you advocate for yourself If you’ve ever opened a medical bill and felt a knot in your stomach, this episode is for you. Dr. Virgie helps us all breathe a little easier.

*******Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington is an internal medicine physician, former health insurance executive, and nationally recognized medical financial justice advocate. She’s the principal of Crush Medical Debt and MedicalBillRelief.com, organizations devoted to helping the 100 million + Americans struggling with the nation’s #1 cause of debt and bankruptcy — medical bills. After more than 20 years in primary-care and psychiatric practice, Dr. Virgie now uses her insider expertise to teach patients how to protect themselves and their loved ones from financial devastation. She’s the author of “What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to Crush Medical Debt” and leads the American Society of Certified Medical Billing Advocates (ASCMBA), training advocates to help people fight back against surprise and predatory medical bills.

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This powerful (encore) episode explores how understanding death can help us live more authentically. My guest, Alua Arthur is a certified end-of-life guide who shares gentle, eye-opening insights on letting go of fear, embracing presence, and finding peace in everyday living. It’s not about death - it’s about truly living.

Alua’s book, a New York Times Best Seller, is “BRIEFLY PERFECTLY HUMAN: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End.” Alua has been described as a guiding light. She often forms close relationships with her clients, who reveal to her their innermost thoughts – regrets, what-ifs, secret joys, hidden affairs, and more. She also helps to organize business and legal affairs.

As a toddler, Alua’s family fled a murderous coup d’état in Ghana in the 1980s. She still remembers it vividly. This and more helped birth her book and path in life. This book is for those close to death and their loved ones, and everyone else who desires to embrace life and live a more authentic life.
BIO: Alua Arthur - In “Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End,” America’s most visible death doula, Alua Arthur, shows us how imagining our ideal ending can help us get clear about how we need to live and who we need to become to achieve that ideal ending.

As a “recovering” attorney and founder of Going with Grace - a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization, she helps people navigate the practical and emotional aspects of death — so they can live with greater purpose and clarity. Her TED Talk, “Why thinking about death helps you live a better life,” has garnered over 1.5 million views, and she’s been featured in Vogue, InStyle, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Disney’s Limitless with Chris Hemsworth. A sought-after speaker and educator, Alua travels the world sharing how embracing our mortality can awaken us to the beauty of being briefly, perfectly human.

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Dating after 50? It’s a whole new adventure! In this lively episode of Ageless Glamour Girls Night Out: a (LIVE) Podcast, fabulous women 50+ share what it’s really like navigating today’s dating scene - from apps and meet-ups to red flags and second chances. You’ll hear from women who’ve lived it - including a widow rediscovering love, confident divorcees, and even an 81-year-old queen proving that age is just a number. Together, they open up about connection, confidence, and joy in every season of life.

In This Episode:
• What’s different (and better!) about dating after 50
• Apps vs. real-world meetups - pros & cons
• Protecting your heart and your peace
• Why many women 50+ are choosing independence

So grab your favorite drink and join us for a fun, flirty, and refreshingly honest night out - AGG style!

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Carol Williams, a widow, is passionate about living fully - from globetrotting and teaching Zumba to playing pickleball and enjoying the theater. After a 40-year career at Blue Cross Blue Shield Chicago, she retired to North Carolina, where she continues to embrace health, wellness, and fashion while challenging age-related stereotypes as a C3 Leader with the Chicago Conservation Department. IG: @flippingfabulously

Isma Richards
Founder of Fab at Fifty Plus, Isma inspires women over 50 to live with purpose and joy. Originally from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, she draws on her UN background and her own journey of healing and self-discovery to help women transform their midlife mindset. IG: @fabatfiftyplus https://www.fabatfiftyplus.com/

Dr. Karen Slonski
From North Myrtle Beach, SC, Dr. Slonski brings humor and wisdom to the realities of dating through the decades. Divorced since 2000, she’s experienced it all - from old-school meetups to matchmaking and dating apps - and shares what love and connection look like at every age. IG: @karenslonski / Book: https://shellberight.net/

Denice Rhodes is the visionary CEO and Founder of Caregivers Safe Space, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and uplifting those who care for others. Denice is also a certified holistic health coach and is the co-founder of Roots + Fire Water, an herbal tea company blending natural ingredients to nurture mind, body, and spirit. Denise, a widow, is slowly getting back into the dating scene. IG: @caregivers_and_wellness https://www.caregiverssafespace.org/

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We’re at it again, Luvvies! Join us for another VERY cool Ageless Glamour Girls Night Out -our third episode in this lively Friday-night series celebrating women 50+ who are redefining what it means to age boldly, beautifully, and brilliantly. In this episode, three amazing women share their ageless-aging journeys - from embracing change and chasing dreams to finding new joy, purpose, and confidence in life’s next chapters. It’s real talk, laughter, and sisterhood - AGG style! This episode first aired LIVE on YouTube, and now it’s officially available wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in. Laugh. Reflect. Celebrate.
Because aging isn’t about getting older - it’s about getting better. Cheers to Healthy Aging and Joyful Living, Luvvies!

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GUESTS:

Vicki Wilson is a dynamic public speaker and financial educator with a mission to empower financial literacy with simple, practical, and encouraged messaging. With 30 years of public speaking that encompasses financial planning, voice-over acting, coaching, and writing her own comedy skits, her message resonates with audiences near and far.

Lynn Venhaus is a longtime journalist with a nose for news who lives at the intersection of arts and pop culture. Mother of two boys. Lynn says, “I hope my five-year journey in navigating grief and loss can help others, to turn pain into purpose.”

Teri Sewell Huff is a longtime real estate professional turned passionate wellness advocate. As a certified Integrative Health Coach, Culinary Nutrition Expert, and Juice Guru Therapist, she empowers others to live vibrant, balanced lives through mindful choices that nurture body, mind, and spirit. Her signature program, “Loving Yourself to Wellness,” encourages self-care as the foundation for lasting health. Whether leading local wellness walks, hosting smoothie socials, or organizing global walking adventures, Teri helps people rediscover their energy and potential - one step, sip, and smile at a time. Email: terisewell@gmail.com Phone: 720-318-4404

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It's time for another "Ageless Glamour Girls Night Out: A Podcast," part of our LIVE Podcast Series, which debuted recently. And now - Round 2 of this Friday Night Affair, where phenomenal women 50+ come together to laugh, share, reflect, and celebrate life’s next chapters. In this episode, you'll meet 4 AGGs - who open up about their ageless-aging journeys with honesty, humor, and heart. Among the stars - a bold, beautiful, and brilliant 81-year-old powerhouse who enjoys dating and embracing life. Think of this as a virtual Happy Hour with your girlfriends. An Ageless Chatfest! Whether you joined us LIVE for the original show on the Ageless Glamour Girls YouTube channel or you're just tuning in now, we’re so glad you’re here. And don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button and share the love with your friends - for the podcast and the AGG YouTube channel. CHEERS - to Healthy Aging and Joyful Living, Luvvies! Reconnect soon!

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Carol Williams is passionate about living fully - from globetrotting and teaching Zumba to playing pickleball and enjoying the theater. After a 40-year career at Blue Cross Blue Shield Chicago, she retired to North Carolina, where she continues to embrace health, wellness, and fashion while challenging age-related stereotypes as a C3 Leader with the Chicago Conservation Department. Caol is passionate about living agelessly, while embracing health and wellness, navigating the world of relationships, and staying up-to-date with fashion trends that "keep you looking ageless."

At 63, Antoinette Roberson is an Accountant/Project Manager, proud mom to her son Jeremy, and a woman of faith who lives each day as a gift from God. A music lover and dancer, she inspires others with her joy for life. Recently diagnosed with breast cancer, her prayers were answered when follow-up tests showed it was gone - a true testimony of faith and resilience.

Jeanne Kelly is an Emmy Award-winning television producer with 35+ years of experience in creative direction, production, and branded content. She has produced for Lifetime’s The Balancing Act, Conde Nast, and major networks - including ABC, CBS, Bravo, Discovery, and The Travel Channel. Her credits also include campaigns for MasterCard, Nestle, and Purina. This year, she celebrates turning 60.

Marsha Curtis-Jones is a musician and educator in the state of Kentucky.

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Nearly three weeks ago, we went LIVE with our debut of "Ageless Glamour Girls Night Out: a Podcast." And now you can catch the replay! What started as a once-a-month experiment has quickly become a Friday night affair, where fabulous women 50+ come together to laugh, share, reflect, and celebrate life’s next chapters. In this first episode, meet 4 amazing AGGs -Dionne, Melinda, Julie, & Germaine, who open up about their ageless-aging journeys with honesty, humor, and heart. We battled through several tech “hiccups,” impacting the audio and video (because hey, that’s real life!) - but their stories and sisterhood shine through. Think of it as a virtual happy hour with your girlfriends. Whether you joined us LIVE or are tuning in now, we’re so glad you’re here. Bold. Beautiful. Brilliant. Cheers to Healthy Aging and Joyful Living, Luvvies! Reconnect soon!

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Dionne Jones is a Gerontologist, Licensed Social Worker, Author, and Certified Personal Trainer dedicated to empowering women 50+. As the founder of Age with Vibrancy LLC, she offers holistic wellness programs that support physical, mental, and emotional health. Passionate about redefining aging, Dionne helps women live fully, authentically, and with purpose — proving that age is truly just a number. https://linktr.ee/agewithvibrancy | IG: @age_with_vibrancy

Melinda Rinzivillo, a.k.a. “Sweet Pea,” is an author and retired teacher who believes joy is a choice, even in life’s most challenging seasons. After weathering divorce, she’s embraced a new chapter in Naples, Florida, where she finds happiness in music, dancing, comedy clubs, and her cherished cat, Pumpkin. Rooted in a deep spiritual life, Melinda reflects on her journey with honesty and optimism, inspiring others to live truthfully and joyfully.

Julie McGraw is an intuitive guide, spiritual mentor, and energy healer dedicated to helping people connect with Spirit and awaken their inner knowing. Trained under Pat Longo, she channels with empathy, integrity, and respect, offering safe and supportive sessions for clients across the U.S. and internationally. Julie’s work blends mystical insight with grounded guidance, providing clarity, healing, and tools to align with your highest self. https://www.psychicmediumjulie-mcgraw.com/

Germaine Miller-Summers is a multi-media strategist, publisher, and creative visionary known as a “dream revitalizer.” As founder and CEO of HOV, LLC — with publishing, media consulting, and TV/film divisions — she empowers

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THE COOKOUT! This week, the Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast takes you straight to a summer cookout in West Palm Beach!

I visited friends for a lively afternoon that turned into an impromptu recording, yes - an Ageless ChatFest - ON CAMERA, complete with laughter, storytelling, and candid reflections. Armed with just my iPhone, I talked it up with the four fabulous women (and one gentleman!) - all of whom I had just met - to capture their truths, their wisdom, and their joy. Guests include: Camryn Del Rio Linton, Dr. Winsome McLeod, Dr. Wanita Dixon, and Dr. Ruthe Francis. 'A special shoutout to the man in the room, Stuart Taylor, who offered a thoughtful perspective on not only women and our openness and vulnerability, but also on men.

The audio and video may be raw, but the conversation is pure gold - honest, unfiltered, and filled with the kind of energy you can only find at a backyard gathering. And did I tell you I just learned how to edit (thanks, YouTube) and I edited this show by myself?! Yep! SCORE! #humblebeginnings

Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Watch the episode on the AGG YouTube channel. And don’t miss our upcoming LIVE Ageless Chatfest this Friday at 6 PM EST, on AGG YouTube. Join the conversation and share your story! And speaking of stories - we're working on Volume 2 of our Amazon best-selling anthology, "Ageless Glamour Girls: Reflections on Aging." Let us know if you're interested in becoming one of our new co-authors. Thanks! And - Cheers to healthy aging and joyful living, Luvvies!

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Camryn Del Rio Linton
Camryn Del Rio Linton is a luxury lifestyle and beauty creator who inspires women to elevate everyday life with intention, grace, and joy. Through her content, she shares rituals, products, and reflections to help women embrace their feminine energy and personal magic.

Dr. Winsome McLeod
Dr. Winsome McLeod, G-RN, PhD, is the Founder & CEO of Senior Care Navigator Group and a nationally recognized leader in senior care. With 30+ years in nursing and healthcare, she champions equitable, culturally responsive services for seniors and caregivers.

Dr. Wanita Dixon
Dr. Wanita Dixon is both artist and engineer, blending her expertise in robotics and automation with her passion for visual art. Her work highlights innovation, inclusion, and sustainability, inspiring others to see possibility in every material and idea.

Dr. Ruthe Francis
Dr. Ruthe Francis serves as the District Threat Management Coordinator for Palm Beach County Schools, leading safety and wellness strategies for 234 schools. A proud Jamaican-A

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