Breaking Ageism & Redefining What It Means to Age with Dr. Corinne Auman

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In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast, Melissa sits down with Dr. Corinne Auman, author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging, to challenge ageism in society and redefine what it truly means to grow older as a woman.

Ageism often impacts women disproportionately, shaping conversations around beauty standards, career success, relationships, visibility, and self-worth. From workplace age discrimination to subtle social media comparison culture, many women internalize the belief that life peaks at a certain “prime.” Dr. Auman invites us to dismantle that narrative.

Together, we explore how internalized ageism can quietly limit confidence, ambition, and opportunity. Dr. Auman shares how curiosity can replace judgment, how diverse storytelling shifts cultural narratives, and why aging is not a decline—but a powerful expansion.

This episode dives into:
• How ageism in the workplace affects women’s confidence and leadership
• The myth of being “too old” for love, reinvention, or new beginnings
• Social media’s role in amplifying unrealistic timelines and comparison
• Why midlife reinvention is more common—and more empowering—than ever
• How women over 50 are launching businesses, traveling the world, and rewriting the rules
• The mindset shift required to see aging as a privilege, not a flaw

Dr. Auman’s work highlights inspiring stories of individuals in their 50s, 60s, and 70s who are embracing second acts, redefining success, and living unapologetically. Her message is clear: there is no universal timeline for growth, achievement, or fulfillment.

If you’ve ever felt behind in life, pressured by societal milestones, or questioned your value because of your age, this conversation will remind you that self-worth does not expire. Reinventing yourself after 50—or at any age—is not radical. It’s human.

✨ Aging is not something to fear. It’s something to honor.

💡 Key Takeaways
• You are not behind—everyone’s journey unfolds differently.
• Social media often distorts what growth and success really look like.
• Challenging your own internal biases is the first step in breaking stereotypes about aging.
• Women deserve visibility, leadership, and respect at every stage of life.
• A growth mindset does not have an age limit.

📚 Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman’s book Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging and join the movement to shift the narrative around aging, empowerment, and possibility.

📱 Hashtags
#Ageism #WomenEmpowerment #HealthyAging #UnapologeticWomen #PersonalGrowth #SelfDevelopment #MidlifeWomen #FemaleLeadership #ConfidenceAtAnyAge #AgingGracefully #BreakTheStereotype #SocialMediaMindset #WomenSupportingWomen #DiversityAndInclusion #MindsetShift #EmpoweredWomen #ReinventYourself #LifeAfter50 #Keenagers #PodcastLife

🎧 Listen now and redefine what aging means—for you.


Timestamps:
Prioritizing Self Care - ( 3:30 )
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:23 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 11:10 )
Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 19:36 )
Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 28:42 )
Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 37:33 )
Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 43:20 )
Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 48:27 )
5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 50:56 )
5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 51:58 )



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Original Air Date: 2/19/2026