The SavvyCast

The Beauty Treatments I Swear By at 60

After receiving so many questions about my skincare routine and beauty procedures in midlife, I decided it was time to share everything! In this solo episode, I'm walki

The Money Talk Every Couple Needs Before Marriage

Before you say "I do," there are some important financial questions to ask before marriage and avoiding them now can lead to painful surprises later. In this episode, I

What It Actually Costs to Furnish a Home + Where to Save & Splurge with Interior Designer Ellie Stein

You've found the house you love, but have you thought about what it will cost to furnish it? From sofas and beds to drapery and delivery fees, there's a lot more to plan

The Habits I'm Keeping (and Quitting) to Feel My Best at 60

I turned sixty last November, and it forced me to get honest about what's actually working for my body, and what isn't. This is a solo episode where I'm walking you thr

My Honest Convo with The Peachie Spoon on HRT, Protein Goals, Weight Obsession, & Her Life Behind the Scenes

My friend Meredith Mann, better known as The Peachie Spoon, is back on The SavvyCast for the fourth time, and we talk about it all! Since her last visit, her supplement

What Nobody Tells You About Sex & Intimacy with Your Spouse in Your 50s & 60s (Part 2)

In early marriage, intimacy is effortless. You don't have to plan it, think about it, or work at it. Midlife is a different story, and in this episode, Zane and I get hon

What Kills Romance in Marriage in Your 50s and 60s (And How to Get It Back When It Feels Hopeless)

Romance in midlife is one of the topics I get asked about most, which is exactly why I invited Zane to sit down and have this honest conversation with me. Keeping romance

The Brain Aneurysm That Gave Her a Better Marriage, a Healed Mind, & a Brand New Life

When my dear friend Debra Hewitt texted me and said, "Jamie, you have got to get Sarah Faulkner on The SavvyCast," I listened. And I am so glad I did!  Sarah is a brain

How We're Investing in Our Grandchildren: Trump Accounts, 529s, & Family Traditions

If you have grandchildren or are getting close to that sweet season of life, these are the things you need to know about investing in your grandchildren. I sat down with

Stop Dreading Getting Older. This 77-Year-Old Changed Everything I Thought About Aging!

If the thought of getting older fills you with more dread than anything else, this conversation is for you. I brought back one of my all-time favorite guests, Ally Phil

Hairstylist Confessions: What a Top Hairstylist Wishes Women Over 50 Knew About Their Hair

If you have ever sat in the salon chair wondering what if you're making a mistake with your hair, this is for you.  My friend Chris Presley, owner of Fringe Soho Salon,

What Every Woman Over 50 Wants to Know About Her Skin (My Dermatologist Answers it All)

I put out a question box asking you to share your most pressing skincare concerns, and the response was everything I needed to see: so many of us are sitting with the sam

The Marriage Check-In That Reveals More Than You Expect (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats)

What if the same framework that helps CEOs find their competitive advantage could help you see exactly where your marriage stands? In this episode of The SavvyCast, I sit

A Candid Conversation with my Family: The Truth About Zane as a Dad

With Father's Day this weekend, we are revisiting one of the most meaningful conversations we have ever recorded on The SavvyCast. My husband Zane sat down with our three

My Catholic Son-in-Law Answers Your Tough Questions About the Catholic Faith

If you've ever wondered why Catholics pray to Mary, what purgatory is, or whether Protestants are considered Christians, this episode is for you.  I'm joined again by m

Why I Stopped Caring What Size I Wear: Midlife Fashion Lessons I Learned from Countless Try-Ons

I'm getting honest about one of the biggest mistakes I made in midlife fashion: letting the size on a clothing tag dictate how I felt about myself and what I was willing

Everything We Put in Our Lake House Bedrooms (Affordable Finds + Luxury Touches)

This week, I'm sharing all the details behind the bedrooms at our lake house. I'm diving into the practical finds that have made a big difference: our favorite mattresses

Am I Becoming a Catholic? My Faith Journey Update

A year ago, I shared publicly that my husband had converted to Catholicism and opened up about what it looked like for us to navigate faith differences within our marriag

From Atheist to Catholic: My Son-in-Law Sean Hiller's Faith Journey

In this week's episode, I sit down with my son-in-law, Sean Hiller, to hear the powerful story of how he went from being an atheist for nearly a decade to eventually beco

A Life Update: The Story Behind Our New Lake Home

In this episode, I'm sharing the story behind a big transition for our family and what led us to sell the farm and purchase our new lake home. I talk about why we wanted