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 • 114 episodes
Aging ain't for Sissies
Latest Episodes
Strength Without Performance, Peace Without Permission
A swollen hand, a missed Disneyland day, and a suitcase full of TJ Maxx finds might not sound like a manifesto—but this week turns into a vivid map of becoming. Between a family dust-up, a rare infection biopsy, and a hopeful green light for an...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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24:59
Why Rest Alone Won’t Cure Your Exhaustion
The kind of tired that lingers after a nap has nothing to do with willpower. We pull back the curtain on bone-deep exhaustion—the mental load, relentless micro-decisions, and invisible emotional labor that compound over years—and show how it st...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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16:58
Slow Down To Live More
What if the fastest way to feel better isn’t faster at all? On a solo drive from Chicago to Flagstaff along Route 66, I kept catching myself trying to beat the ETA, race the clock, and turn every mile into a metric. Then the open road—and a few...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:11
Choosing More Of What Matters
Ever feel the pressure to reinvent yourself by February? We’re choosing a better path. After a year marked by cancer and stacked medical emergencies, I’m done proving and ready to design a year that actually fits: slower travel, calmer mornings...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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22:03
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
