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
A 62-Year-Old And Her 13-Year-Old Niece Talk About Growing Up And Growing Older
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't always think to ask—from f...
Volunteer Your Way To Live Longer
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 things you can do for your h...
The Aging Survival Guide: Surviving the Doctor
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 changes everything: the doctor knows medicine,...
The Aging Survival Guide: Surviving retirement
Our Summer Series: Aging Survival GuideRetirement 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 hit after leaving work behind and th...
Social Security Without The Headache
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 practical steps I use to research benefits wi...
