Have you tried and failed to make a mindfulness habit stick? Many of us are attracted to the benefits of mindfulness—stress-busting, a sense of calm and centeredness, and a sharper awareness of wonder. But making the practice stick? Tricky. In this episode, we explore a simple daily mindfulness practice that anyone can begin using immediately to access the benefits of mindfulness and unlock more joy in their daily life. In this episode, Katie is joined by Deborah Huber, co-author of “Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness That Will Change the Way You See the World.” We uncover the diffe ..read more

Here’s some bone health straight talk: Bone health doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does require your attention and focus if you want to avoid aches and pains, fractures and biggies like osteopenia, osteoporosis, and related conditions like sarcopenia. Bone health and movement pro Rebekah Rotestin walks us through the pillars of a bone health formula and the tests beyond the DEXA scan to measure bone density and bone quality. Plus, a deep dive into simple exercises and strategies to improve strength, balance and mobility, and movement mechanics for your whole body. If you want to travel ..read more

At 31, Deesha Dyer interned in the White House as a community college student. Four years later, she was White House Social Secretary. In today’s show, Deesha shares her unlikely career story and her brand-new memoir, Undiplomatic, a deeply personal narrative about combating self-doubt while being on top of the world. We get into the evolution of confidence, how imposter syndrome is an illusion, the joy and freedom of aging, and why midlife is hella hot.   SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT acertainagepod.com FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn GET INBOX INSPO: Sig ..read more

Get in the driver’s seat of your midlife health with supportive straight talk from one of Michelle Obama’s favorite doctors, Dr. Sharon Malone. A nationally known expert on women’s health, Dr. Malone is the author of the new book Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy. Here’s a wake-up call: The changing shape of the US healthcare system requires us to step up and become our own best primary caregivers. In this informative, wide-ranging show, Dr. Malone brings us up to speed on what we need to know, do, and pay attention to maximize our midlife health. Bonus! We explore ho ..read more

Get in the driver’s seat of your midlife health with supportive straight talk from one of Michelle Obama’s favorite doctors, Dr. Sharon Malone. A nationally known expert on women’s health, Dr. Malone is the author of the new book Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy. Here’s a wake-up call: The changing shape of the US healthcare system requires us to step up and become our own best primary caregivers. In this informative, wide-ranging show, Dr. Malone brings us up to speed on what we need to know, do, and pay attention to maximize our midlife health. Bonus! We explore ho ..read more

Meet photographer Kate T. Parker. You may have already slowed your Instagram scroll to see her captivating depictions of girls and women as fierce competitors, athletes, and vibrant, powerful, joyous beings. You may know her best-selling books, “Strong Is the New Pretty” and “Play Like A Girl.” Now, Kate is back with her latest book, “Force of Nature: A Celebration of Girls and Women Raising Their Voices.” We get into Kate’s origin story, what it takes to capture a one-of-a-kind photo, imposter syndrome, the beauty of being sweaty, and the magic of making our voices heard. Want a meg ..read more

Like so many women in the swirl of perimenopause, health care founder and venture capitalist Joanna Strober found herself in midlife, suffering the fallout from fluctuating hormones and repeatedly misdiagnosed. What came next was Midi Health, a virtual care company for women 40+, offering high-quality medical care to women in perimenopause and menopause in all 50 states—covered by insurance. We dive into the ways the current healthcare system fails women 40+, cover menopause and its collateral impact ranging from disrupted sleep to depression to “toxic rage,” and get into capital raising as a ..read more

The midlife wake-up call. Yes, it's 2024—but menopause care is still not considered essential health care. But we are at a tipping point, and the clarion call for a “menopause moonshot” is on. Lawyer, activist, and menstruation activist Jennifer Weiss-Wolf is calling for a bold U.S. public policy agenda to bring a two-pronged approach to tackling menopause as a public health priority. In this week’s show, Jennifer expounds on the five surprising ways our lack of a coherent U.S. menopause policy impacts your overall health and well-being and shares how current laws, tax codes, and even our work ..read more

Up all night tossing and turning? Tired and groggy when the alarm rings? Double-certified holistic sleep coach Morgan Adams knows what it’s like to struggle with sleep. A former insomniac who used prescription sleeping pills for years, Morgan finally got sleep down to a science. Now, she is helping other women get the consistent, high-quality sleep that keeps the midlife trains on the tracks, and boosts mood, energy, health, and over all well-being. We cover biggies like your circadian rhythm, sleep hygiene routines, the impact of screens and blue light on sleep, and get into the nitty-gr ..read more

Want to be happier, calmer, wiser? Do you long to feel more deeply connected to your children, parents, and partner? On this week’s show, Dr. Jenny Woo shares how she channeled a young immigrant’s desire for a sense of belonging and identity into a booming company offering 11 EQ-focused card games that she developed at the world-famous Harvard Innovation Labs at Harvard University. In this interactive show, we pull cards from Dr. Woo’s decks to uncover prompts that help us learn to be better at asking for help, manage feelings of threat, and reframe the stories of our childhood to better serve ..read more