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 • 105 episodes
Aging ain't for Sissies
Latest Episodes
Why Retirement Feels Weird At First And How To Make It Wonderful
Forget the glossy brochure version of retirement. We get honest about what happens when the calendar opens up, the title falls away, and the to-do list is yours to write. From late drops and real-life health worries to the small rituals that ke...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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30:26
Owning Your Space: A Candid Guide To Solo Aging
A blizzard, a burst of seventy degrees, and a brush with the northern lights set the perfect backdrop for a truth we don’t hear enough: solo doesn’t have to mean sad. I’m unpacking what aging solo actually looks like—across divorce, widowhood, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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22:37
How To Not Be The Creepy Aunt Or Grandpa This Season
Holiday lights are on, travel is messy, and family dynamics are about to get real. We’re choosing connection over perfection and sharing the exact moves that turn “creepy elder energy” into warm, genuine bonds with the kids and teens who make t...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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16:47
Aging Boldly Means Outsmarting Your Smartphone
Imagine paying top dollar for a tool that could save you time, money, and stress—and then using it like a coffee warmer. That’s how many of us treat our iPhones. Fresh off a trip to Ireland, I’m sharing the simple, real-world features that turn...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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19:07
Best of Episode: From Wi-Fi To Ukuleles: Your Library’s Secret Perks
Enjoy this best-of episode while I'm touring Ireland. Ever thought of your local library as a life-hack headquarters? We start with a raw, moving reflection on the gift of aging—how wrinkles mark joy, gray hair signals wisdom, and time itself i...
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18:40
