Aging ain't for Sissies
Marcy Backhus
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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.
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S3E23 Still In A Hurry
Send us Fan MailWe catch ourselves rushing through days that are actually good, then ask the uncomfortable question of what we’re hurrying for. We talk about retirement, productivity guilt,…
S3E22 Why Healthy Aging Feels Like A Second Job
Send us Fan MailWe talk about the hidden workload of aging and why it can feel like everything is suddenly our responsibility, from fitness and food to family and technology. We name the exhaustion,…
S3E21 How To Break Out Of A Stagnant Life
Send us Fan MailWe tell the truth about how easy it is to slide from comfort into stagnation and why “I’m fine” can be a mask for boredom, fear, and loneliness. We push for intentional aging with…
S3E20 Hospice is not what you think!
Send us Fan MailHospice has a terrible reputation, and I want to replace fear with facts so families stop waiting until the last days. I break down what hospice really does, why some people can…
S3E19 Makeup After 60 That Looks Fresh And Real
Send us Fan MailYour makeup didn’t suddenly “stop working” because you forgot how to blend it. Skin after 60 gets drier, thinner, and more textured, and that means the same powder, matte foundation,…
S3E18 Apps Passwords And Two Step Verification Overload
Send us Fan MailWe vent about why modern life feels needlessly complicated and why constant apps, passwords, and verification steps drain our energy. We also share small ways we push back, simplify,…
S3E17 Biological Age Reset
Send us Fan MailI break down biological age versus chronological age and explain why the way your body functions matters more than the number on your birthday cake. I also share the small, consistent…
S3E16 What If Getting Older Is Your Freedom?
Send us Fan MailWe say the quiet parts out loud about the perks of getting older and why caring less can be one of the biggest gifts of midlife. We talk practical boundaries you can use right now so…
S3E15 Adult Kids, New Rules
Send us Fan MailWe talk about the messy middle of parenting adult kids, when our good intentions start sounding like control and we have to change how we communicate. I share the mindset shifts and…
S1E14 Travel Should Not Exhaust You
Send us Fan MailTravel starts to feel better when we stop treating it like a performance and start building it around ease, comfort, and actual enjoyment. I break down the small choices that keep a…
S3E13 What If Living For Now Is The Real Declutter Hack
Send us Fan MailWe talk about why spring cleaning after 60 stops being a chore and starts feeling like an emotional journey. We share a simple, realistic way to declutter without wrecking your body,…
S3E12 What If The Real You Is The Upgrade
Send us Fan MailWe get honest about the gap between who we expected to be by now and who we actually are, from reheated coffee to forgotten passwords to the daily reality of getting older. We land on…
S3E11 Why The Quiet Moments Matter More As You Age
Send us Fan MailWe slow down enough to see how the smallest moments can hold the most meaning as we age. We connect the dots between protecting our energy and building a life where quiet joy becomes…
Not My Circus, Not My Password
Send us Fan MailWe catch up on my life, then zero in on the moment many of us reach with age: I’m too old for this nonsense, not from anger but from perspective. We talk about protecting energy,…
S3E10 You Don’t Have To Prove Anything Anymore
Send us Fan MailWe share why aging with intention beats aging quietly and how releasing pressure restores joy, energy, and choice. From ditching the busy badge to redefining health, we offer…
S3E9 Guard Your Energy Like It’s Your Retirement Fund
Send us Fan MailEnergy used to feel endless, and saying yes was our default. These days, we treat it like money—budgeted, protected, and spent where it matters most. We open up about the mindset…
S3E8 A Long Drive Proved That Aging Is About Choosing Better, Not Doing Less
Send us Fan MailWe share what a 4,000-mile road trip at 65 taught us about aging with intention, from friendship and freedom to supportive shoes and strategic snacks. Fewer sprints, more wisdom; less…
S3E7 I Stopped Proving My Worth And Started Protecting My Peace
Send us Fan MailWe close our road series with a simple truth: arrival can mean intact, not impressive. From cruise calm to medical detours handled with grace, we trade urgency for awareness and…
S3E6 Finding Steady Joy In The Season You’re In
Send us Fan MailJoy doesn’t always arrive with fireworks. Sometimes it slips in softly during a quiet morning coffee, a shared smile with a stranger, or the decision to leave your phone on airplane…
S3E5 Strength Without Performance, Peace Without Permission
Send us Fan MailA 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…
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Aging ain't for Sissies has published 133 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Education, Leisure.
Aging ain't for Sissies is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 24m.
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