Constance and Lori speak to Gail Rice, psychologist and writer, based in Sydney Australia, about her recent life-imitating-art birthday celebration. For her 70th birthday, inspired by Emma Thompson in the film "Good Luck to You Leo Grande," Gail hired not one, but two male escorts. She clearly touched a nerve, as her story went viral. She's been interviewed all over the world and recently had her television debut. Gail explains that these encounters were less about the sex and more about "shocking herself awake," and finding her voice. We also explore themes of reinvention, risk-taking, late-bloomers, body acceptance and the boundaries of a therapeutic relationship. Gail also reveals her next adventure. Please join us for this incredible empowerment story.

And don’t forget to hang around for our “Afterthoughts” where Lori and Constance unpack the episode and chat about our thoughts on what we heard.

SHOW NOTES

Here is a link tree listing all of Gail's essays, interviews and other published works https://linktr.ee/gailricewrites

Two of Gail's Essays published by Sari Botton in Oldster Magazine

https://oldster.substack.com/p/for-my-70th-birthday-i-hired-an-escort

https://oldster.substack.com/p/happy-endings

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Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art. Eleanor Roosevelt

Join Lori and Constance for a discussion about their evolving holiday traditions as they and their families age. They reflect on the changing nature of family gatherings, and the reduced pressure to maintain the traditional "Norman Rockwell" holiday experience. As always, expect some laughter (about spiked holiday punches to maintain the peace), and some tears (about the inevitability of change and loss). Please join us in this intimate discussion as you prepare for your own holiday traditions.

And, please reach out to us with stories about how your holidays have evolved and changed as you have aged. We'd love to hear the good, the bad and they ugly. Let us know if you'd like us to shout out your story during the next episode. And wishing all of you meaningful and peaceful holidays.

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Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art. Eleanor Roosevelt

Constance and Lori check in with Bonnie Lee Black, writer and popular blogger, about her mission to amplify the voices and activism of older women. Join us as we explore themes of aging, death, sex, and civic engagement. Bonnie shares her journey from blogging about aging to advocating for activism in her hometown of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. We discuss the imperative of making some noise, and knowing that we count. We also touch on themes of mortality, discussing Jane Goodall’s view that death might just be the “next great adventure.” Bonnie leaves us with some tips for getting involved in a way that feeds your soul.

And don’t forget to hang around for our “Afterthoughts” where Lori and Constance unpack the episode and chat about our thoughts on what we heard.

SHOW NOTES

Bonnie's blogs and books can be found here:

https://blog.bonnieleeblack.com

https://www.bonnieleeblack.com

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Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art. Eleanor Roosevelt