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Just Ask Us: Your Stories About Life After 60

Death, Sex & Money
This episode delves into the complex and deeply personal experiences of aging, touching on everything from health and relationships to grief and identity. Through listener stories and reflections, the conversation captures the emotional, physical, and societal challenges that come with growing older in today’s world.
The episode features a range of personal stories about life after 65, including how the pandemic altered expectations of aging, the emotional toll of long-term marriages, and the evolving nature of intimacy. Listeners share experiences of caregiving, loneliness, and rediscovering identity after loss. The conversation also explores how aging affects independence, the importance of preparing for end-of-life realities, and how personal narratives shape our understanding of mortality and social justice.
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06:26
Stanley, 62, found support through a pandemic quarantine pod but still wrestles with loneliness.
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17:50
She divorced at 56 and started dating again at 58; her second partner proposed after two days, which she declined
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28:15
Gail and Brian's relationship deepened after retirement and loss
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31:25
Rowan refers to widowhood as 'weirdo hood' and found comfort in pets after loss.
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47:10
Fran emphasizes the importance of teaching people how to fall safely from a young age