Downsizing used to be something people did well after retirement when they “got old.” But the trend is changing. More people are choosing to leave the nest as soon as it becomes empty to start a new chapter, a simpler chapter free of home maintenance and one that comes with more time and flexibility. Some people want to travel, others want to be closer to their adult children. Whatever the reason, there are practical and logistical steps that are a necessary part of this process. In this episode, we speak to a veteran real estate agent about what she’s seeing and best practices to efficiently downsize. We also talk to a recent downsizer about the hurdles and the perks of simplifying your living situation.

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Pamela DeLoatch's mother lied about her age. Pamela didn't learn about the ten-year discrepancy until after her mother died. Why did she do it? Pamela suspects that like many women of her generation she felt that getting older was a sign of weakness, a sign that you were no longer relevant, especially as a woman. But at 61, Pamela has embraced a new philosophy. She's proud of what she has accomplished in her lifetime and still has so much to offer to her community. Pamela had a career in corporate America, and after pivoting in her fifties, she is now a successful freelance writer. She's married with four grown children. Life wasn't always easy balancing work and family as they crisscrossed the country several times moving from North Carolina to Chicago and back again twice. But with age comes the wisdom to know that if you have survived something once, you can do it again, and again, and again. In this episode, Pamela and I break down the myths and stereotypes about aging and even dig into Brooke Shields' insightful new book: Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed To Get Old.

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About 2 million women reach menopause every year; that’s about 6000 women per day. Scientifically, this means they stop having their periods for one year. The average age to begin menopause is 52, but it can occur anywhere from 45 to 58. And there’s a big lead up to the red carpet that a lot of women don’t even know about that carries its own set of symptoms called perimenopause. Here’s the real kicker, these seasons of a woman’s life can last for years. The list of symptoms is endless—hot flashes, trouble sleeping, irritability, weight gain. Yet, it seems like medical resources have historically not focused on the serious issues that women face during menopause. In this episode, we talk frankly about what happens to women during menopause and look at the medical solutions that are available to help them deal with this transition in a tangible and meaningful way. My guests include a women who shares her menopause journey with us and a Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in women’s health.

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