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.
Aging ain't for Sissies
Latest Episodes
Children Of Mine Please Answer The Holiday Text
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 logistics, then lay out simple strategies for...
Retirement Meets Real Marriage
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 resentment, and build a life that feels good ev...
Travel After 60 Made Simple
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 so the adventure stays fun.• shifting...
Friendships After 60
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 realizing how many relationships were held toge...
A Smaller Home Can Hold A Full Life
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, including how to release guilt, keep the memori...
