In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Crazy Good Ageing, your hosts Dorthy Shore and Valerie Freeman invite their real-life besties Cynthia and Karyl to the mic for a candid conversation that feels just like a cozy coffee chat with your closest girlfriends.

Question of the Day:
“At what age were you the happiest?”
We asked our readers and social media followers—and the answers surprised us! From the vibrancy of youth to the freedom of your 70s, we dive deep into how happiness shifts over time and what it really means as we age.

💬 What You’ll Hear About:

• Personal reflections on the happiest years of our lives

• Stories of relationships, careers, confidence, and change

• Eye-opening survey results (spoiler: 70+ might be the golden age of joy!)

• A lighthearted fashion segment on what we’re loving right now

• Real advice for women navigating happiness in their 50s, 60s, and beyond

Plus, a little style talk—because a great dress and comfy shoes can be just as transformative as self-discovery.

Don’t miss this joyful, real, and inspiring episode that will make you laugh, reflect, and maybe even rethink what “happiness” looks like at every stage of life.

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Love, Libido & the Pelvic Floor: Real Talk with Dr. Kathryn Waldrep | Crazy Good Aging

Is your body changing after 50—and no one warned you what to expect?
You’re not alone. In this candid, empowering episode of Crazy Good Aging, Dorthy Shore and cohost Valerie Freeman sit down with renowned OB-GYN Dr. Kathryn Waldrep to talk about the things most women only whisper about: painful sex, vaginal dryness, hormone therapy, low libido, pelvic floor changes, and vaginal rejuvenation.

What we cover in this episode:

• What really happens to your vagina during and after menopause
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): pros, cons & options (creams, rings, pellets)
• Cavernous vs. tight, dry vaginas — what they mean and how to treat them
• Vaginal atrophy and treatments like laser & radiofrequency therapy
• What to do about painful intercourse & low libido
• How to handle vaginal prolapse, bladder/rectum issues & surgical options
• Labial reduction & vaginal rejuvenation: function and form
• Real advice for reestablishing a loving, intimate relationship at any age

Whether you’re in your 50s or 70s, this conversation will leave you informed, validated, and hopeful.

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Join us on this eye-opening episode of Crazy Good Ageing as seasoned wealth advisor, author, and trainer Erin Botsford walks us through the financial realities every future retiree needs to face before even talking dollars and cents. Erin kicks things off by highlighting why mitigating risks, like unexpected medical emergencies or family disasters, where you may have to step in to cover expenses. Planning for these risks is just as crucial as building your nest egg. Through real-life examples, she shows how one shock can derail years of careful planning, and what you can do now to protect your hard-earned savings.

Next, Erin dives into the nuts and bolts of determining exactly how much money you’ll need to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you want. From mapping out monthly expenses to accounting for travel, hobbies, and long-term care, she provides practical tools for creating a personalized budget that aligns with your goals. Whether you’re already retired or just starting to save, you’ll learn actionable strategies to calculate your target number and avoid unpleasant surprises down the road.

Life doesn’t always go according to plan—divorce or the death of a spouse can completely upend your financial roadmap. Erin shares compassionate advice on how to reassess your situation when life’s most difficult transitions occur and offers solutions for dealing with shortfalls, including tapping into alternative income streams and the importance of becoming a lifelong learner. If you’ve been worried about what happens when the unexpected strikes, this conversation will give you confidence and a clear plan to move forward.

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES • Learn more about Erin Botsford’s books and coaching programs: erinbotsford.com • Episode show notes and transcript: primewomen.com/podcast-episodes • Subscribe to Crazy Good Ageing for weekly insights: https://primewomen.com/subscribe/ 👍 If you found this episode helpful, please give it a thumbs-up, share it with friends, and leave a comment below telling us which risk-mitigation strategy you’ll put into action first. Don’t forget to hit the bell icon so you never miss an episode!