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

Is age only a number? Are the 60s the adolescence of aging? Does a lengthy life equal a live well-lived? All of these questions and more will be discussed, if not answered in this episode. Every decade of life holds its own, unique gifts and challenges. Constance and Lori will unpack the differences of being in your 60s and being in your 70s with Claudia Perez, a psychologist who specializes in working with clients navigating their 70s, 80s and even 90s. The conversation also dives into the concept of “joyspan,” a term coined by Kerry Burnight, a former professor of geriatric medicine and gerontology, to refer to an alternative way to embrace life beyond just looking at our life span as an indicator of a well-lived life.

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

Sex! Sex! Sex! It never gets old, even as we get older, but there’s no denying that things change. In this episode, Constance and Lori hear from sex therapist Jen Rafacz, who specializes in working with “medicare-aged” clients. Jennifer busts some myths about sex no longer mattering to people as they age, and offers some hacks to getting and keeping the sexual motor running, regardless of the physical changes or limitations of the aging body or the libido. Normalizing, informative, and sex-positive, this episode opens the door to a vital conversation we should all be having about sex with our selves or with others during this third chapter of our lives.

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

"Dynamic and delicious" are two words that have been used to describe Nina Manolson, and we wholeheartedly agree! In this episode, you will be treated to a private reading of 2 of Nina's favorite poems. Together, we explore themes of aging, body image, and self-compassion. Nina shares her personal journey from being an "expert dieter" at age 10 to becoming an anti-diet therapist. Listen in, and you'll learn how to use one of Nina's favorite body peace exercises, hear her opinion on the use of Ozempic, and much much more.

You will also have a chance to weigh in on our new experiment -- a 10-minute "walk" after the episode where Lori and I dissect the episode and discuss our thoughts about what we heard, including a bit of frustrated profanity by moi when I can't find the "Stop" button on my computer to end the recording 🤣

SHOW NOTES:

Learn more about Nina: https://ninamanolson.com/

The Body-Peace® APP: https://thebodypeaceapp.com

FREE Practicing Body-Peace® Journal: https://ninamanolson.com/practicingbodypeace/

Free Body-Peace Masterclass

https://ninamanolson.com/free-body-peace-masterclass/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/NinaManolsonBodyPeace

INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/ninamanolson/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ninamanolson

Free Nourished Woman Nation group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishedwomannation

Body-Peace® Poems https://ninamanolson.com/body-poems/

Free Resources https://ninamanolson.com/freebies/

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

In this episode of We Ain’t Dead Yet (WADY), get to know the origin friendship story of Constance and Lori, and hear about the qualities and conditions that allowed their remote friendship to blossom over 25 years. This is also an open-hearted and authentic conversation about the role of friendship in the lives of women over 60, and tips on how to keep old friendships alive, how to make new friends at any age, and how to let go of the friendships that weigh us down.

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

Whoever said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, had not met Priscilla Dann-Courtney! Priscilla embodies the empowered woman learning and trying new things in her third chapter of life. In this episode, you will hear the hilarious story of how Priscilla ventured out of her comfort zone, to journey from her psychologist chair to the improv stage. This episode has many surprises, laughs, and a whole lot of inspiration for anyone looking for a larger life. Listen in and learn how Priscilla has leaned into taking up more space!

Show Notes: Find out more about Priscilla's new passion. Click on one of the articles below, or watch a clip of her on stage!

Opinion: Priscilla Dann-Courtney: The beauty of ‘beginner’s mind’

https://www.dailycamera.com/2024/06/13/opinion-priscilla-dann-courtney-laugh-so-hard-it-doesnt-hurt/

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fmqgBHQ_7hOeOApCmrfJQhHdV9NV26M_/view

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