Celebrating Women Over 70
Aging isn’t something to fear - it’s something to own.
Welcome to Episode 51 where I have a fabulous conversation with two unstoppable women who are proving that aging is anything but limiting!
Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau are the dynamic duo behind the award-winning podcast Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined. Since launching their show in 2019, these fierce champions of pro-aging have been smashing outdated stereotypes and amplifying the voices of women aged 70 to 110+.
Their mission? To celebrate the power, wisdom, and vitality that come with aging—and to show the world that growing older is something to embrace, not fear.
In this episode, Gail and Catherine take us behind the scenes of their podcast journey, sharing how they built a thriving movement centered on reimagining what it means to age.
Their Aging Reimagined Circle has become a sanctuary for women seeking connection, inspiration, and a community that truly gets it. They remind us that aging isn't about decline - it’s about expansion, new opportunities, and stepping into our fullest selves with confidence and joy.
What You’ll Love in This Episode:
Breaking Ageist Barriers: Gail and Catherine share eye-opening stories of women who have faced - and overcome - ageism in both their careers and personal lives. They prove that reinvention is always possible, no matter your age.
The Power of Intergenerational Connection: Aging isn’t just about one generation. These trailblazers emphasize the importance of cross-generational learning and conversations that enrich everyone involved.
Building an Empowering Community: The Aging Reimagined Circle is creating a ripple effect of inspiration, offering women a space to grow, share, and thrive together.
Finding Purpose and Joy at Every Age: Gail and Catherine talk about embracing curiosity, creativity, courage, and contribution—core values that keep life exciting and meaningful at any stage.
Exciting News! These two phenomenal women are working on a book that will showcase the incredible stories of women embodying the “Six Cs” of empowered aging. Get ready for an inspiring read!
If you’re ready to feel fired up about your future, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for a celebration of wisdom, resilience, and the endless possibilities that come with age.
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Catherine Marienau
co-founder/partner Podcast
Catherine Marienau, Ph.D., is co-founder of Women Over 70-Aging Reimagined and co-host of the award-winning weekly podcast featuring interviews with women ages 70-110. Women Over 70 is committed to shattering myths and changing the conversation about women aging. Catherine is co-author of Beyond Menopause: New Pathways to Holistic Health (2023). As Professor Emerita, she is an adjunct faculty with the School of Professional and Continuing Studies at DePaul University where she served on the full-time faculty for over 35 years. Catherine is an active member of the End-of-Life Options Coalition in Oak Park, IL, affiliated with the national organization Compassion and Choices. She also participates in a Legacy Writing group in Oak Park, IL.
Gail P Zelitzky
Co-Founder
Joint Bio for Catherine and Gail:
Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau-- innovators in their respective fields of business and adult higher education—embarked on a new adventure in 2019. They launched Women Over 70–Aging Reimagined to shatter the myth that women become irrelevant as they age, to celebrate women’s enduring courage, compassion, and contribution, and to change the conversation about aging. Their weekly award-winning podcast features women ages 70-110+ whose stories inspire women of all ages. Women Over 70 has grown into a flourishing venture that includes the Aging Reimagined Circle, a membership group with monthly programming; speaking to organizations and groups and on other podcasts; blogging, and hosting live events. Their latest insight about adventure is “be careful what you wish for!”
Visit www.womenover70.com to learn more.
