Aging ain't for Sissies
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.
Podcasting since 2022 • 110 episodes
Aging ain't for Sissies
Latest Episodes
Aging, Editing, And The Joy Of Letting Go
Forget the pressure to reinvent yourself. We’re starting the year by choosing relief over resolutions and building a life that feels lighter, calmer, and more honest. I share a comfort-first plan for a six-week road trip—smart hotel picks, slow...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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21:09
From Resolutions To Intentions: A Kinder Way To Grow
Resolutions feel like a trap when life is already full. This conversation offers a gentler, braver path: set intentions that match your energy, honor your season, and still move you forward. Fresh off a joyful, busy holiday and looking ahead to...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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23:57
You Don’t Need It All Figured Out Anymore
What if getting older made life simpler, not smaller? That’s the thread we follow as we move from Chicago’s weather whiplash to the quiet freedoms that come with age: flexible plans, honest rest, and the courage to let the map change without ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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18:59
We Get Older, Things Get Tricky, And We Find Smarter Ways To Cope
The small things got louder: the grunt when we stand, the menu we can’t read, the shoulder that protests a perfectly innocent night of sleep. I wanted to untangle those moments with honesty and humor, then offer tools that actually help. We sta...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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24:35
Fifty‑Four Tiny Ways To Reset Your Year
The snow is piling up, the sun ducks between skyscrapers, and we’re choosing warmth the easy way: small sparks that actually stick. Instead of white‑knuckle resolutions, we map out 54 tiny, feel‑good changes that make 2026 brighter without drai...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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22:35