Living Ageless and Bold

Christina Daves

Welcome to Living Ageless and Bold! The podcast that’s redefining what it means to thrive beyond 50. I’m Christina Daves, your host, and like you, I’m embracing this next stage of life with enthusiasm and excitement.I’d love for you to join our community of fabulous women over 50 - the healthiest, wealthiest, and most active generation in history. Each episode celebrates our journeys, shares inspiring stories, and highlights reinvention in this next chapter, while inspiring younger women along the way! Tune in to laugh, learn, and lift each other up as we make these years the best yet!

  1. 2D AGO

    Dating Again After 50: A Widow’s Honest Story

    Patti Theil is an author and speaker who wrote the deeply personal and candid memoir Losing My Widow Virginity, chronicling her experience of losing her husband of nearly 40 years to pancreatic cancer and navigating grief, reinvention, and dating later in life.   In this episode, Patti sits down with Christina to discuss grief, widowhood, rebuilding life after loss, and finding joy again after unimaginable heartbreak. Patti shares her husband’s cancer journey, the emotional realities of being widowed, spiritual experiences that strengthened her faith, the importance of community and friendships, and her honest experiences with dating again after decades of marriage—all with humor, vulnerability, and wisdom for women navigating major life transitions after 50. Find more from Patti here: Website: https://www.pattitheil.com/  Books & Literature: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/57345843.Patti_Theil  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattitheil2025/ X: https://x.com/theil_pj    Hear more great episodes like Patti’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial X: @ChristinaDaves LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

    36 min

  2. FEB 11

    Online Dating Over 50: Red Flags Every Woman Should Know

    Nancy Gulbrandsen is an author and entrepreneur who helps women navigate modern dating with confidence, humor, and clarity. She is the author of Swipe Left: The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Decoding Men’s Dating Profiles, where she breaks down common red flags and personality types women encounter on dating apps.   In this episode, Nancy sits down with Christina to discuss the realities of online dating, especially for women over 50. They talk about spotting red flags in dating profiles, dealing with love bombers and narcissists, avoiding romance scams, and why honesty and boundaries matter from the very beginning. Nancy shares real-life dating stories, explains common personality types she outlines in her book, and offers practical advice to help women protect themselves emotionally and financially while dating in today’s digital world. Find more from Nancy here: Website: https://nancyleegulbrandsen.com/  Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/Swipe-Left-Womans-Decoding-Profiles-ebook/dp/B0FMJLTRXC  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancygulbrandsen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swipeleftbook/    Hear more great episodes like Nancy’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial X: @ChristinaDaves LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

    34 min

  3. FEB 4

    The Truth About Grief No One Talks About

    Dr. Lynn Banis is a grief coach, speaker, and the founder of Widows Rising Together. With a PhD in human behavior and decades of experience in corporate consulting and coaching, Lynn helps widows and others navigating major life loss rediscover purpose, rebuild their identity, and create a fulfilling life after profound change.   In this episode, Dr. Banis sits down with Christina to discuss grief, widowhood, and how loss reshapes identity, relationships, and daily life. Lynn shares her own personal journey through multiple losses, the mistakes she made while grieving, and what ultimately led her to create Widows Rising Together. Together, they explore why the second year of grief can be harder than the first, how friends and family can truly support someone who is grieving, why “fixing” isn’t helpful, and how widows can begin rebuilding their lives without feeling rushed or alone. Find more from Lynn here: Website: https://widowsrisingtogether.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-banis-36987b2aa/ How to Support a Grieving Friend: https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/rtwrnB3GB9ut0z5e58WG/media/67d22998e86818184ecbd33b.png  5 Steps to Moving Beyond Grief: https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/rtwrnB3GB9ut0z5e58WG/media/67d22998e86818184ecbd33b.png   Hear more great episodes like Lynn’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @PRforAnyone LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

    35 min

  4. JAN 28

    The Hidden Cost of Service: How the VA Is Failing Women Veterans

    Naomi Reynolds is a U.S. Army veteran, author, and advocate dedicated to empowering women veterans through resilience, healing, and purpose-driven leadership. A Vietnam-era service member, Naomi has spent years fighting for justice for women who were forced out of the military due to pregnancy or military sexual trauma, and she continues to be a powerful voice for veteran mental health and compensation reform.   In this episode, Naomi sits down with Christina to discuss her military service, surviving sexual assault while in the Army, being forced out due to pregnancy, and the long-term mental health impact that followed. Naomi shares her current fight against VA compensation cuts, the broader legislative battle to restore justice for women veterans, and the urgent need for reform in how veterans - especially women - are treated. She also provides resources for women veterans seeking help, explains how to begin the VA claims process, and speaks candidly about mental health, homelessness, and why continuing to speak out is what keeps her going. Find more from Naomi here: Website: helpingveteransthrive.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomireynolds/   Hear more great episodes like Naomi’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @PRforAnyone LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

    32 min

  5. JAN 21

    She Found TikTok Fame at Almost 60 - And She’s Just Getting Started

    Lori Altermann is a pop culture commentator, comedian, and host of the podcast Fan or Fanatic, who has built a massive following on TikTok by sharing sharp, funny, and unapologetically honest takes on reality TV, Hollywood, beauty, and life after 50.   In this episode, Lori sits down with Christina to discuss reinventing yourself later in life, finding success on TikTok after becoming an empty nester, navigating motherhood and mental health, embracing authenticity online, building a business through social media, and why it’s never too late to chase your dreams… even if people think it’s “cringey.” Find more from Lori here: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lorialtermann  Fan or Fanatic: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ds7DxDh1M4qlnnjpn5FCJ?si=10eb0acc5f7a448e  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lori-Altermann-61554507805815/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorialtermann/?hl=en    Hear more great episodes like Lori’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial X: @ChristinaDaves LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

    34 min

  6. JAN 14

    Why Women Over 50 Wake Up at 3 AM — And How to Fix It

    Morgan Adams is a holistic sleep coach who helps midlife women get consistent, restorative sleep without relying on pills or quick fixes. A former pharmaceutical sales rep, Morgan is a two-time breast cancer thriver, women’s health advocate, and certified health and sleep coach whose work has been featured in Forbes, MindBodyGreen, Yahoo, and more.   In this episode, Morgan sits down with Christina to discuss why so many women over 50 struggle with sleep, including the impact of hormones, anxiety, lifestyle demands, and sleep habits. Morgan shares her personal journey through insomnia and long-term sleep medication use, explains why sleeping pills don’t provide restorative sleep, and offers science-backed strategies to improve sleep quality, consistency, and overall health during midlife. Find more from Morgan here: Website: https://www.morganadamswellness.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganadamswellness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganadams.wellness/?hl=en    Hear more great episodes like Morgan’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial X: @ChristinaDaves LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

    35 min

  7. JAN 7

    Why Retirement Can Be the Best Chapter of Your Life with Lisa Haynes

    Lisa Haynes is a retired CFO, author, executive and retirement coach, and self-described “Chief Reinvention Wing Woman,” who spent decades making billion-dollar decisions in corporate leadership roles before redefining her next chapter.   In this episode, Lisa sits down with Christina to discuss retiring with intention, redefining purpose after leaving a long corporate career, and how women can create joyful, meaningful next chapters. Lisa shares her personal reinvention journey, introduces her “KILLIN’ IT” framework for thriving in retirement, and offers practical advice on identity, legacy, relationships, and finding fulfillment beyond a traditional job. Find more from Lisa here: Website: https://retiredandkillinit.com/  Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/Retired-Killin-Ultimate-Retirement-Plan/dp/B0FH5BP59B  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-j-haynes-cpa-mba/   Hear more great episodes like Lisa’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @ChristinaDaves LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

    35 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    The Showtime Special That Changed Comedy for Women Over 50

    Carole Montgomery is a veteran stand-up comedian with over 40 years in comedy and the creator and host of Funny Women of a Certain Age, the record-breaking Showtime stand-up special that became the network’s highest-rated comedy event. She is a trailblazer fighting ageism and sexism in entertainment by spotlighting powerful, funny women over 50.   In this episode, Carole sits down with Christina to discuss her journey into stand-up comedy, breaking into a male-dominated industry, creating Funny Women of a Certain Age, and why women over 50 are finally getting the spotlight they deserve. Carole shares stories from her early comedy days, her inspirations, how the Showtime special came together, and why confidence, freedom, and imperfection are the real superpowers of aging. Find more from Carole here: Website: https://carolemontgomery.com/  Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_Montgomery  Funny Women of a Certain Age: https://www.funnywomenofacertainage.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolemontgomerycomic/?hl=en    Hear more great episodes like Carole’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @PRforAnyone LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

    34 min
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About

Welcome to Living Ageless and Bold! The podcast that’s redefining what it means to thrive beyond 50. I’m Christina Daves, your host, and like you, I’m embracing this next stage of life with enthusiasm and excitement.I’d love for you to join our community of fabulous women over 50 - the healthiest, wealthiest, and most active generation in history. Each episode celebrates our journeys, shares inspiring stories, and highlights reinvention in this next chapter, while inspiring younger women along the way! Tune in to laugh, learn, and lift each other up as we make these years the best yet!

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  • Creator
    Christina Daves
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Living Ageless and Bold
  • Show Website
    Living Ageless and Bold

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