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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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAging 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.
Aging ain't for Sissies is hosted by Marcy Backhus. The show has published 152 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "When Did Fun Get An Expiration Date" (30 October 2026, 21 minutes), "Dinner At Five And Other Quiet Wins Of Aging" (23 October 2026, 24 minutes), and "The Joy Of Being A Little Ridiculous After 60" (16 October 2026, 25 minutes).
Aging ain't for Sissies publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 152 episodes.
Booking probability for Aging ain't for Sissies is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Aging ain't for Sissies requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Aging ain't for Sissies's contact route on record: public web form.
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Marcy Backhus hosts Aging ain't for Sissies, a society podcast with 152 episodes published.
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Episode #43
Send us Fan Mail I’m making the case for something I refuse to give up: Halloween is for grown-ups too. We laugh about candy corn, plastic masks, and pillowcase trick-or-treating while I challenge the idea that being...
Episode #42
Send us Fan Mail We call out the little things we once mocked about aging and admit how many of them quietly make life better. We trade the need to seem impressive for comfort, clarity, and the kind of joy that doesn’t...
Episode #41
Send us Fan Mail The fastest way to feel older isn’t your birthday, it’s the moment you start editing your joy to look “appropriate.” Marcy is done with that. At 65, she’s making a playful case for being a little...
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Episode #37
Send us Fan Mail Retirement looks a lot less like endless leisure and a lot more like managing a calendar that keeps filling itself. We talk through the mindset shift that helps us move from nonstop busyness to an...
Episode #36
Send us Fan Mail If you have ever caught yourself thinking, “I just want things to go back to normal,” this one is for you. I’m closing out the Aging Survival Guide with the truth I did not fully see when I started: we...
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Send us Fan Mail I send a very honest “children of mine” text because I want a holiday with my adult kids, and it sparks a bigger truth about how family traditions change as we age. We talk through the grief and the...
Episode #34
Send us Fan Mail We talk candidly about how retirement changes marriage when the old structure disappears and you suddenly have a lot more together time. We share practical ways to protect your independence, lower...
Episode #33
Send us Fan Mail We talk about how travel after 60 changes and why those changes can make us better travelers who enjoy the trip instead of enduring it. We share practical ways to plan for comfort, energy, and real life...
Episode #32
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...
Episode #31
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...
Episode #29
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...
Episode #27
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...
Episode #27
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...
Episode #26
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...
Episode #25
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...
Episode #24
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...
Episode #23
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...
Episode #22
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...
Episode #21
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...
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