What if everything you've been told about aging is wrong? I'm sitting down with authors Dina Aronson and Dina Alvarez for a conversation that will completely shift how you think about midlife. These two powerhouse women met in their 50s through social media, instantly connected, and decided to create something extraordinary together - an anthology called "Midlife Private Parts" that captures the raw, unfiltered truth of what it really means to be a woman navigating this transformative time. This book is about the beautiful mess, the unexpected freedom, and the incredible possibilities that come when you stop apologizing for taking up space in the world.
Stories You'll Discover in the Anthology, many from former podcast guests!
- Natalie Wester - Unexpected life changes that led to becoming a whiskey intern at 60 and traveling the world
- Laura Friedman Williams - Exploring sexual awakening and reclaiming her body for her pleasure alone
- Katie Fogarty - Midlife rage and coming to the brink of blowing up her marriage Ep 94
- Skyler Liberty Rose - Appearance, aging, and the journey to self-acceptance in a youth-obsessed world
- Julie Flakstad - Empty nesting and how relationships shift when the neighbors (and life) change Ep 136
- Gabriella Espinosa - Rediscovering sexual pleasure for herself and with her husband Ep 104
- Sarah Milken - Pivoting and remixing your life in midlife Ep 59
- Christine Morrison - Dressing for ourselves and reclaiming our power through fashion Ep 174
- Dr. Mary Claire Haver - Her expertise on midlife transitions and health through a letter to her younger self Ep 150
- Rachel Hughes - How menopause brought her into her truest self and a new career to boot
- Dina Aronson - Losing her mother and navigating grief while questioning identity
- Dina Alvarez - From feeling invisible to stepping into visibility and living life in reverse
Dina Aronson Says: You’re Not Too F***ing Old! To be a beginner!
Dina Alvarez Says: You’re Not Too F***ing Old! To remain wildly curious!
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