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Award-winning author Jane Leder and guests take a deep dive into the joys and challenges of being an older woman. “Older Women & Friends” is a podcast that sets the record straight, dispels myths, explores the many contributions older women make, and the wisdom they’ve earned and are anxious to share. Older women know a thing or two about living with a keen sense of wonder and an abiding appreciation for the gift of longevity. So, it’s time to change the perception that the gig is just about up when, in truth, the second wave of the journey has just begun.
Award-winning author Jane Leder and guests take a deep dive into the joys and challenges of being an older woman. “Older Women & Friends” is a podcast that sets the record straight, dispels the myths, explores the many contributions older women make and the wisdom they have earned and are anxious to share. Add a sense of humor, and there are many reasons why older women are the happiest demographic in the country today.
At 60, Denise Taylor began again: downsized, got a divorce, embraced single living, and set off on a journey that included a vision quest, game ranger training, and time living with a Maasai tribe. At 64, she completed her doctorate exploring how people find meaning after full-time work. That research became the seed for ThriveSpan, one of nine books, a model, a philosophy, and a way of living more consciously in later life.
“I could see the future,” Denise said. “If I were going to make any changes, I’d better make them now.”
Single living was difficult. She realized that she had no friends. Denise and her ex-husband had done everything together. There’d been no room, time, or convenience of friends. But she put in the time and energy and developed enough social contact to make her happy.
But the beauty of being single allowed Denise to make her own decisions. She no longer had to placate her ex. “There was such freedom,” she said. “Every decision is mine.”
You’ll want to listen to Denise talk about her experiences as a vision quester (Is there such a thing?), her time spent with a Masai tribe, and the owner of four acres of woodland. “Nature has influenced me in so many ways; it certainly influences my writing and the connection I feel to Mother Nature.”
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Jane Leder, you truly have a gift, and I love how you as an older woman have leveraged your considerable strengths and experience to lift up other women’s messages.
I’ve done hundreds of podcasts, and yours is one of the best.”
Want to have a great conversation about growing older? The person you want to be speaking with is Jane Leder of the “Older Women and Friends” podcast.
I enjoy your shows and can never wait too long for the next episode to be released. Thank you from Australia.
I searched for podcasts that tell the whole truth about aging, not just the challenges, but the unexpected joys. “Older Women & Friends” does exactly that.
I adore this podcast and take valuable insights from every episode. Research and passion for each guest permeate every episode.
Thank you for all you do to open doors to health and well-being as we age!!!
Thanks for inviting truly inspiring women to your podcast Jane Leder … and especially for your unique and fascinating line of questions.
What a great role model you are, that we are to learn, grow, and make a difference in the world!
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