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 • 107 episodes
Aging ain't for Sissies
Latest Episodes
We Get Older, Things Get Tricky, And We Find Smarter Ways To Cope
The small things got louder: the grunt when we stand, the menu we can’t read, the shoulder that protests a perfectly innocent night of sleep. I wanted to untangle those moments with honesty and humor, then offer tools that actually help. We sta...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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24:35
Fifty‑Four Tiny Ways To Reset Your Year
The snow is piling up, the sun ducks between skyscrapers, and we’re choosing warmth the easy way: small sparks that actually stick. Instead of white‑knuckle resolutions, we map out 54 tiny, feel‑good changes that make 2026 brighter without drai...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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22:35
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
