Episodes

Navigating the Social Media Turf Wars, Medical Roadblocks, and Midlife Cash Grabs

Why Your Metabolism Didn't Crash, How Diet Culture Lies to GenX Women, and Reclaiming Your Power in Menopause

The label that allows for passive gendered ageism.

Breaking the Habit of Keeping the Peace at Your Own Expense

Why Foot Care Is the Ultimate Midlife Wellness Strategy with Footlogix Founder Katharine von Gavel

Community building, advocacy, and keeping women empowered through all stages of life and career is the midlife sisterhood we are here for.

Unpacking female socialization, workplace double standards, and why GenX women are officially done apologizing for taking up space.

On Career Changes, Publishing Bias, and Why We Need More Women's Voices in Midlife

Turning off the mansplaining: how hearing aids can be a marital tool

Because Don in accounting gets a standing desk for his "golf back", but 99% of companies are ghosting us.

8 Emmys, 0 Fxcks: Hollywood Makeup Legend Melissa Street on Surviving Ageism, AI, and a Life-Saving Wake-Up Call

Inside The Regan Method: Choosing the Right Plastic Surgeon in Midlife: In a world saturated with filtered selfies, homogenized beauty standards, and predatory marketing that specifically targets women in midlife, finding the truth about cosmetic procedures feels nearly impossible. Enter Mary Regan, founder of The Regan Method, an educational framework designed to dismantle misconceptions, expose red flags, and put the power back into the hands of patients. In this episode, Mary strips away the...

Redefining Sexuality, Relationships and Self After 50

From international backup vocalist to influential industry artist and entrepreneur.

Stop Pissing Yourself: The Real Talk on Pelvic Health After 50

The Truth About Women's Sexuality in Midlife & The 'She Comes First' Conundrum

Longevity & The Fascia Factor: Understanding the "scaffold" of our body (fascia) changes how we approach movement and recovery.

The Midlife Pivot: from 30 years in social work to the comedy circuit

When you stop trying, you unlock your over 50 potential

Swapping Radio City for The Catskills to Run a Nonprofit Equine Rescue

Strap in people!! On this episode of The FxCK YOU 50s, we are joined by the woman who literally wrote a manual on this gong show: Angela Burk, author of The Real Girls Guide to Midlife. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, "Mirror, Mirror, WTF?!"—or found yourself stealing the batteries out of the TV remote for… recreational purposes —this episode is your new North Star. We fire back at the medical gaslighting epidemic (no, we won't just "wait it out and lose weight," thanks!), and...

Debunking the idea that aches and low energy are "just part of getting older."

Librarian Aunties Redefining Sports Journalism In this vibrant episode of The FxCK You 50s, we sit down with Jill and Alison, the powerhouse duo behind the podcast Keep the Flame Alive. They share an inspiring "second act" story, detailing their transition from the quiet world of corporate librarianship to the high-energy field of sports journalism. The conversation explores how they carved out a unique niche by focusing on the Olympics and Paralympics, bringing a refreshing, accessible, and ...

Andrea chats with Frances Largeman-Roth, a respected Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, to tackle the often-misunderstood landscape of midlife health, nutrition, and metabolism. Frances delivers a balanced and humorous approach to dietary choices, moving far beyond rigid "diet culture" and the noise of social media influencers. The conversation dives deep into the midlife metabolism, offering practical, evidence-based strategies centered on fiber and protein intake, mindful meal frequency and t...