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Hosted by Marcy Backhus · EN-US · 142 episodes
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Aging isn't easy. My name is Marcy Backhus and I am your host! Make sure your complete well-being is handled with a community and information that can make it easier and FUN. Aging needs humor, which you can find in the "Aging ain't for Sissies" Podcast, along with informational guests that give us the information we need.
Marcy Backhus hosts Aging ain't for Sissies, a society show with 142 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail Nobody warns you that retirement can change your friendships as much as it changes your calendar. One day you’re surrounded by built-in community from work, kids, and routines, and the next you’re realiz
Send us Fan Mail We tell the truth about downsizing: it’s emotional before it’s practical, and it can be one of the most freeing changes we ever make. We share what we learned moving from 4,000 square feet to 800, includ
Send us Fan Mail Family gatherings can flip from sweet to stressful in one sentence. We’ve all seen it: the best intentions at the table, then a stray comment about politics, money, parenting, or who “never calls,” and s
Send us Fan Mail I'm on vacation this week, so I hope you'll enjoy this replay of one of my favorite episodes! This episode is a fun and honest conversation across generations. We ask each other the questions people don'
Send us Fan Mail I'm on vacation this week, so we're revisiting one of my favorite episodes. I hope you enjoy this replay! This episode makes the case that volunteering isn't just a nice thing to do—it's one of the best
Send us Fan Mail We turn “surviving the doctor’s office” into a practical skill, because nobody teaches us how to be a good patient even though healthcare gets more complex with age. We share the mindset shift that chang
Send us Fan Mail Our Summer Series: Aging Survival Guide Retirement stops being a vacation fantasy and turns into a real-life identity shift that forces us to answer, “Who am I now?” We share the biggest surprises that h
Send us Fan Mail Social Security looks like a simple choice until you realize one decision can lock in your monthly income for life. I break down the key ages, the tradeoffs behind claiming early or waiting, and the prac
Send us Fan Mail We catch ourselves rushing through days that are actually good, then ask the uncomfortable question of what we’re hurrying for. We talk about retirement, productivity guilt, technology, healing, and why
Send us Fan Mail We talk about the hidden workload of aging and why it can feel like everything is suddenly our responsibility, from fitness and food to family and technology. We name the exhaustion, the quiet grief, and
Send us Fan Mail We tell the truth about how easy it is to slide from comfort into stagnation and why “I’m fine” can be a mask for boredom, fear, and loneliness. We push for intentional aging with small, brave actions th
Send us Fan Mail Hospice has a terrible reputation, and I want to replace fear with facts so families stop waiting until the last days. I break down what hospice really does, why some people can improve on hospice, and h
Send us Fan Mail Your makeup didn’t suddenly “stop working” because you forgot how to blend it. Skin after 60 gets drier, thinner, and more textured, and that means the same powder, matte foundation, and shimmer you wore
Send us Fan Mail We vent about why modern life feels needlessly complicated and why constant apps, passwords, and verification steps drain our energy. We also share small ways we push back, simplify, and protect the litt
Send us Fan Mail I break down biological age versus chronological age and explain why the way your body functions matters more than the number on your birthday cake. I also share the small, consistent habits I use to fee
Send us Fan Mail We say the quiet parts out loud about the perks of getting older and why caring less can be one of the biggest gifts of midlife. We talk practical boundaries you can use right now so you protect your pea
Send us Fan Mail We talk about the messy middle of parenting adult kids, when our good intentions start sounding like control and we have to change how we communicate. I share the mindset shifts and exact phrases that he
Send us Fan Mail Travel starts to feel better when we stop treating it like a performance and start building it around ease, comfort, and actual enjoyment. I break down the small choices that keep a trip from draining yo
Send us Fan Mail We talk about why spring cleaning after 60 stops being a chore and starts feeling like an emotional journey. We share a simple, realistic way to declutter without wrecking your body, plus the mindset shi
Send us Fan Mail We get honest about the gap between who we expected to be by now and who we actually are, from reheated coffee to forgotten passwords to the daily reality of getting older. We land on the best surprise o
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Aging ain't for Sissies is hosted by Marcy Backhus. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 142 episodes.
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