The SavvyCast

A Divorce Lawyer & a Marriage Therapist (Married 40 Years) Reveal How to Protect Your Marriage

Zane and I were guests on David and Julie Bulitt's podcast, Conversations for Couples, and we connected with them right away. So this time, we turned the mic around! Ju

I Used to Wake Up at 3 A.M. Every Night. Here's What Gave Me the Best Sleep of My Life in My 60s

If you're in your fifties or sixties and you wake up at two or three in the morning and can't get back to sleep, this episode is for you. That used to be me almost every

I Thought Intimacy with My Husband Would Never Be the Same. I Was Wrong (And Here's What Fixed It!)

Vaginal dryness hit me out of nowhere at almost 59, years after I'd entered menopause, and intimacy with my husband started to feel like sandpaper. For about eighteen mon

Intrusive Thoughts and OCD: What You Need to Know

Intrusive thoughts and OCD are often misunderstood—and OCD is sometimes reduced to a joke about being organized or particular. In reality, obsessive-compulsive disorder c

The Device Nobody Talks About That Gave Me My Life Back

For as long as I can remember, overactive bladder controlled my schedule. I was making 20 to 30 trips to the bathroom a day, planning travel around restroom stops, and co

Is Your Marriage Making You Better?

What if the difficult parts of marriage aren't merely problems to solve, but opportunities to grow? In this episode, I'm joined by my husband, Zane, for an honest conve

Are You Giving Your Marriage the Leftovers?

Your spouse may have received your best while you were dating, but is your marriage now getting whatever is left after work, children, commitments, technology, and everyo

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