Two Women of a Certain Age Podcast

26/07/2021

Here is the group Valerie was talking about regarding working according to your own rhythm.

Our societies prize early risers (A-persons) – but most of us are late risers ... The mission of the B-Society is to increase quality of life and productivity

26/07/2021

After a brief break - here is episode S2:E5!

In this episode, Izolda and Valerie talk about what it's like to be a night owl vs. a morning lark; what will the workplace look like post-pandemic; the efficiency of mandatory drug testing; introverts and extroverts; and escapist TV.

12/07/2021

The latest episode is up, coming partially from Bryant Park, New York!

Valerie and Izolda discuss choices they have made and whether these choices have been worked out; being mindful about labels; and Manhattanhenge.

06/07/2021

Lastest episode has dropped!

In this week's episode, Valerie and Izolda discuss letting go of friendships and forging new ones as GenXrs; whether a continuation or reboot of a TV series is a good idea; and keeping creative focus when busy.

06/07/2021

We're doing a dating survey for the Two Women of a Certain Age Podcast. Would you like to participate and give your opinions on dating if you're a woman of a certain age?

We'd love to hear from you. TIA
https://forms.gle/1jBSMCBpDkYQUit67

Anonymous Survey 1: Dating in your 40s and 50s. Are you doing it? Have you decided not to? Give us the scoop. Thank you for filling out this survey. You're courageous and fabulous!

06/07/2021

Season two episode three common’ atcha soon. We talked about how you build or end friendships as a woman in your 50s. We also delved into our strategies to keep focused on creative projects when everything is chaos around us. And we discussed tv shows and when/whether they ought to be rebooted or continued.

This episode went deep and vulnerable. We loved it! 💙

02/07/2021

This week’s episode is up! https://anchor.fm/twowomenofacertainage/episodes/How-We-See-Ourselves-vs-How-Others-See-Us-e13q09k

Valerie and Izolda discuss taking care of aging parents, the masks we wear in public (work especially), and what we see vs. what other people see vs what we actually look like.

02/07/2021

The next episode of the show is comin' atcha soon. Valerie A. Higgs and Izolda Trakhtenberg discuss body image and the difference between what we see and what others see and what is likely really there, taking care of aging parents as we ourselves get older, and the masks we wear at work and play vs who we might really be.

23/06/2021

Episode 1 of Season 2 has dropped and can be found here: https://anchor.fm/twowomenofacertainage/episodes/Season-2-Opener-We-Are-Back-e13a6sq and anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!🎙

23/06/2021

We’re back! Season two episode one will premiere later today. We are super excited to be back in the saddle.

Valerie and Izolda discuss TV subscription services, their various social media addictions (one of Val’s will shock you), what they did during the pandemic, and Valerie reviews the Friends reunion special.

We also gave some of our favorite tips for getting off social media and back into your life.

18/05/2021

Two hundred followers?! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Thank you! Izolda and Valerie will be back in the recording booth soon for Season 2, so look out for us!

16/12/2020

Season finale! https://anchor.fm/twowomenofacertainage/episodes/Season-Finale-ensa11

16/12/2020

Hot off the press!

In the Season 1 finale, Val and Izolda discuss creative burnout, what "refills their well", and how they are going to (try) to step away from being creative during the holidays.

16/12/2020

Episode 14 of the Two Women of a Certain Age Podcast is comin' atcha in a few. We talked about disco, Spotify playlists, romance novels and movies, Nora Roberts, The Princess Bride, The Breakfast Club, writing musicals and plays, and much more.

This is our season closer, and it's a blast. We'll be back with more episodes in early 2021.

09/12/2020

Episode 13 is out! We talked about creative thinking in industry that don't often reward it, how different this holiday season feels and what we can do about it, and of course some entertainment industry chatting especially about Wonder Woman 1984, and a bunch of 1970s shows. See the image to see the shows.

Valerie A. Higgs

https://anchor.fm/twowomenofacertainage/episodes/Ep-13--Val-and-Izolda-discuss-creative-thinking-and-how-to-do-it--this-weird-holiday-season--and-of-course-some-entertainment-industry-chatter-eni8qp

09/12/2020

Episode 13 is in the can and coming atcha in just a few!

02/12/2020

Episode 12 is up! https://anchor.fm/twowomenofacertainage/episodes/Ever-After-en855v

02/12/2020

Episode 12 is up for your listening pleasure! Enjoy!

Val and Izolda discuss possible reasons why we don’t like to examine what happens after the fairytale ends, why rom-com leading ladies don’t realize their own power, why different points of view create better stories, and what two things Luke Skywalker heard after destroying the Death Star. Oh, ...

25/11/2020

Valerie couldn't remember the name of the organization, but it was The Sierra Club. If you are so inclined, you can also access their letter-writing campaign at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFGH_ou3EzQFqfPaSDYeQF0gCQLErU4FR5spW6qY5lQU3QNg/viewform

By filling out this form you will receive a batch of 20 letters to write to voters in Georgia. Your instructions will be included in the email you receive upon request. You'll receive one batch of 20 letters each time you fill out the form, up to 10 batches per day. If you require more than 10 batch...

25/11/2020

Which episodes were your favorite? We discuss it on episode 11 - up on https://anchor.fm/twowomenofacertainage/episodes/Our-Top-5-S*x-and-the-City-Episodes-emv2ds.

25/11/2020

Episode 11 is up and running - just in time for Turkey Day! Have a great Thanksgiving!

Val and Izolda talk about their favorite S*x and the City episodes, who their favorite characters are from the show and movies, and what they really thought about Mr. Big.

19/11/2020

The quote was from CeeLo Green!

18/11/2020

The tenth (10th!!!) episode of the Two Women of a Certain Age podcast is here!
We talked about Harrison Ford (of course), Robert Downey Jr, Paul Rudd, Tom Cruise, how to get the confidence to step on stage and own it, what it takes to know your role, the slippery thing charisma can be, and we counted down our five favorite Friends episodes.
https://anchor.fm/twowomenofacertainage/episodes/Val-and-Izolda-count-down-their-five-favorite-Friends-episodes-and-discuss-charisma--creativity--and-what-you-need-to-do-break-through-performance-fear-emkeiv

16/11/2020

If you were a Friends fan, which were your favorite episodes? Valerie and Izolda discuss their top 5 this week!

11/11/2020

Romance, mystery, s*x, and childhood crushes. Plus Joe and Frank Hardy!

11/11/2020

The latest episode is out and it’s a good one! Come listen to s*x, romance, prime suspect, and election talk. And of course we discussed my forever boyfriend Mr Harrison Ford and my idol Helen Mirren.
Enjoy!

https://anchor.fm/twowomenofacertainage/episodes/Childhood-Crushes-and-British-Mystery-Series-emal8d

In Episode 9, Val and Izolda talk about the Presidential Election, Prime Suspect and other British mystery series, why romance novels are a multi-million dollar industry, whether we should make passion a priority, and Joe vs. Frank Hardy.

11/11/2020

Episode 9 is up and running! Enjoy!

In Episode 9, Val and Izolda talk about the Presidential Election, Prime Suspect and other British mystery series, why romance novels are a multi-million dollar industry, whether we should make passion a priority, and Joe vs. Frank Hardy.

04/11/2020

If you need a break from the election results, spend some time with us after 8:00 PM Eastern time!

Episode 8?! We can’t believe it! This week, Val and Izolda discuss strong female characters on screen; extroverted and introverted performers and how they think; and how the level of your confidence in the things you love to do may affect how you receive criticism.

02/11/2020

The 8th episode of the Two Women of a Certain Age podcast is in the can. It'll be coming out on Tuesday. If you want to avoid all things Election Night, come and hang out with us.

28/10/2020

Episode 7 has just dropped!

Two Women of a Certain Age switch it up a little bit to discuss how musicians/performers can experience social anxiety before even stepping foot on stage; whiffing it in front of The Boss; what to do when the power goes out; jazz improvisation; pesky gig logistics; and why you (yes you!) can (and should!) learn a musical instrument.

2 Women of a Certain Age switch it up a little bit to discuss how musicians/performers can experience social anxiety before even stepping foot on stage; whiffing it in front of The Boss; what to do when the power goes out; jazz improvisation; pesky gig logistics; and why you (yes you!) can (and shou...

23/10/2020

A little RHCP for your Friday afternoon.

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21/10/2020

Episode six of the other podcast is out. So, you can hear Two Women of a Certain Age wax philosophical on music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, movies, agency for women in the entertainment field, and other fun topics.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-women-of-a-certain-age/id1531977723 =65000f9c-8ae4-4fe5-9bae-cf4b326074e5

How was your day? 😀🥰

‎Society & Culture · 2020

20/10/2020

Well, this was unexpected. Most of the people who are listening to this show are men. Thanks, gents!

19/10/2020

We recorded this week's podcast episode last night. We talked about music from the formative decades of our lives (the 70s and 80s) and then Val schooled me on the music of the 90s (I didn't listen to the radio at all during the 90s so I'm still playing catch-up.

And you know we talked about women and our agency throughout the entertainment, education, and business fields.

We also discussed a fun and quirky movie called, Mr. Right with the fantastic Sam Rockwell, Anna Kendrick, and Tim Roth. Hear our review when the ep drops Tuesday 10/20 at 10:00pm EDT.

14/10/2020

Episode 5 of the Two Women of a Certain Age podcast is out. We talked about the movie Hairspray (the remake), The Boys, and the different ways creatives think ... creatively. Go with me on this. It was eye-opening for both of us.

We also touched on racism in context due to the time the movie was written and what time it was set in.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-women-of-a-certain-age/id1531977723 =d426a377-1fcc-4971-878d-13ea44fa5ac7

‎Society & Culture · 2020

11/10/2020

The fab Valerie A. Higgs and I are recording our podcast tonight, Live on Twitch (7:30pm EDT), if you want to be part of the mayhem. We’ll be talking about Hairspray, The Boys, and how you develop your vision for your creations.

I’m excited!

Join us Live tonight on Twitch or wait all the way until Tuesday for the ep to come out.

30/09/2020

Episode three is up on apple podcasts. We discussed Notorious, Fembot’s weird weight standards for women, and our surprising roles as malfunctioning women. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-women-of-a-certain-age/id1531977723 =915b1897-0b96-46c2-8bf9-11239d99

‎Society & Culture · 2020

30/09/2020

The wackadoo setup of recording the podcast Live with the fab while streaming on and recording my box on audacity at the same time. Wow!

25/09/2020

And we're on Overcast!

https://overcast.fm/itunes1531977723/two-women-of-a-certain-age

Two GenXers discuss culture, movies, music, and any other thing we damn well feel like.