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COMING SOON TO A PODCAST NEAR YOU
I've been remiss in my blog posts. Apologies all around. My life has been crazy busy but full, and for that I am grateful. (I'm...
Jane Leder
Sep 24, 20232 min read
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When A Front Garden Is As Good As A Front Porch
Our house built in 1864 had a front porch but at some point -- maybe in the 1940s -- the owners decided to enclose it as part of the...
Jane Leder
Aug 30, 20232 min read
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"I Can't Find Anything to Wear!"
If you're like many older women, clothes shopping can be an ordeal. The styles are perfect for teens and young adults, but not so much...
Jane Leder
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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Becoming Cliterate
Join author and professor emeritus, Laurie Mintz, and me for the next episode of "Older Women and Friends" which uploads this Thursday,...
Jane Leder
Jul 11, 20231 min read
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Some Food For Thought
Experts predict that the number of centenarians — people who live to be at least 100 years old — will continue to rise in the coming...
Jane Leder
Jul 2, 20232 min read
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What Do Gen Z Young Women Think of Aging and Older Women? Plenty.
Join me and my guest as we talk about stereotypes, friendships, and ways to make a difference in the treatment of older women (younger...
Jane Leder
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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Write One Review, PLEASE!!
The more reviews, the better the chance of someone finding you online, Yep, that goes for bloggers, musicians, artists, writers, and...
Jane Leder
May 30, 20231 min read
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An Organ Recital
What a lovely thought: let's say J.S. Bach playing the "Opening From Toccata and Fugue in D minor." I can hear the music now as it wafts...
Jane Leder
May 14, 20233 min read
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THE MESSY MIDDLE
Are you a woman in your mid-life? Are you dealing for the first time with feeling invisible? Are you trying to beat the clock of aging?...
Jane Leder
May 12, 20232 min read
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Older Women and Friends Podcast
"In 1966, all there was were condoms and diaphragms. I lied and said that I was married to get a diaphragm. It didn't work, and I was...
Jane Leder
Apr 23, 20232 min read
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Women's Friendships As We Age
If you ask me the topic that runs through almost every episode of my podcast, "Older Women and Friends," it would be friendships. It...
Jane Leder
Apr 17, 20232 min read
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"No Worries," Tattoos & Sinful Goodies
My husband and I returned earlier this week from a six-week journey to New Zealand. I'm not sure how I suggested the trip in the first...
Jane Leder
Mar 25, 20233 min read
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KICKING AGEISM TO THE CURB
New Episode - "Older Women and Friends" Listen now: olderwomenandfriends.net Guest: Age activist, award-winning author, blogger, and...
Jane Leder
Feb 2, 20231 min read
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What's Age Got To Do With It? Plenty.
Check out Episode 9 on "Older Women & Friends" WHO: Award-winning author, blogger, and activist Ashton Applewhite WHEN: Thursday,...
Jane Leder
Jan 30, 20231 min read
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Ageism Is Alive & Well
Listen to my interview with author and activist Ashton Applewhite, which will be available on February 2. You'll get a handle on why...
Jane Leder
Jan 21, 20233 min read
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WII.FM
A friend who'd been my boss during my short stint at the Chicago ABC-TV affiliate called to tell me how much she's enjoying the "Older...
Jane Leder
Jan 6, 20232 min read
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Sleep Issues? You're Not Alone
More than 30 percent of women over 50 are dealing with sleep issues. You’ve probably tried any number of solutions. Sadly, nothing has...
Jane Leder
Dec 15, 20221 min read
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Old or Older: It's A Choice
Join my guest, Karen Brees, and me on Episode Four of the "Older Women & Friends" podcast. (I'm including a link below, but you can...
Jane Leder
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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Empty Nesters Only This Time the Nest is REALLY Empty
My husband and I have never lived truly alone with no other being in the house. I hadn't realized that until our beloved Maine Coon cat...
Jane Leder
Dec 1, 20223 min read
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Episodes 2 & 3: "Older Women & Friends: A Podcast
Episode Two "Older Women and Exercise" Britain's #1 Online Physical Trainer (She works with clients all over the world!) talks about what...
Jane Leder
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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