E15: Wrinkles, Vagina Cream, and Grief: Aging Unfiltered with Friends

Welcome to the 15th episode of Four Old College Friends. We're old college friends, now in our 40s, getting together to talk about life.

This episode was recorded on Friday March 21, 2025.

In this episode, the four college friends get real about the chaos and comedy of midlife. What starts as a lighthearted chat about perimenopause and bizarre skincare routines (yes, including that cream) soon shifts into deeper waters, as the group opens up about personal losses and how they’re navigating grief. It’s raw, silly, and unexpectedly comforting—the kind of conversation only longtime friends can have.

From laugh-out-loud moments to meaningful reflections, this one’s for anyone trying to age with a little grace and a lot of group text support.

What’s Inside This Episode:

• That time someone recommended vagina cream… for your face
• Honest talk about perimenopause and feeling invisible
• The emotional toll of losing loved ones—and how each of them copes
• Celebrating aging, resisting it, and everything in between
• Friendship as the through-line in the chaos of midlife

Key Takeaways:

• Aging isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, mental, and sometimes really funny
• Grief doesn’t follow a script, but friends can help you write your way through it
• Sharing the uncomfortable stuff makes everyone feel less alone
• There’s no “right way” to deal with midlife—just your way

Episode Highlights:

• Perimenopause, vaginas, and wrinkle panic
• Skincare gone rogue: when anti-aging advice gets weird
• Shifting into deeper territory—how each friend has processed recent losses
• The comfort of a long friendship during life’s hardest seasons