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Unapologetically 50+™

by Angela Parker

Unapologetically 50 Plus is a podcast dedicated to transforming, celebrating, and amplifying the voices of women aged 50 and older. It’s a space where life after 50 is redefined as a time of growth, reinvention, and unapologetic self-expression. Through candid conversations, expert insights, and shared stories, the podcast explores topics like community, health, self-care, and personal growth. It shines a light on the unique challenges and triumphs of women in this stage of life, offering representation, connection, and support for a community often overlooked.

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Episodes

  1. When Your Body Forces You to Slow Down | A Midlife Wake-Up Call

    It is a reality many women experience but often do not see coming. For years, we are praised for pushing through. We put everyone else first, ignore the warning signs, and convince ourselves we will rest later. Until one day, our bodies make the decision for us. In this heartfelt conversation,...

  2. Why Do Women Feel Dismissed by Healthcare?

    If you have ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling unheard, rushed, or dismissed, you are not alone. In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Adanna Ikedilo, founder of The GYN Lounge, to talk about what has been missing in women’s healthcare and what it looks like when care is actually…

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  3. What Freedom Really Looks Like for Women in Midlife | Choosing Yourself Without Guilt

    What does freedom really look like for women in midlife, and why does reinvention feel so hard even when you know something needs to change? In this conversation, I’m joined by Frances Benjamin, whose mission is helping women rest, reset, and redesign their lives without guilt. Together, we talk...

  4. Embracing Single Life After 60

    In this video, Single but Not Alone Embracing Life After 60 we explore the real emotions of being single after 60 in this enlightening video. We address the common feeling of loneliness balanced with stories of contentment and self-discovery. Discover how women over 60 overcome feelings of...

  5. Speeding Up (or Slowing Down) the Aging Process

    Aging is more than just wrinkles — it’s happening deep inside our cells, in our gut, and in the silent ways inflammation wears us down. In this thought-provoking conversation with a holistic health practitioner, we explore the science and lifestyle habits that shape how we age and how women over…

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  6. How Women Over 50 Can Start a Business & Find Purpose

    In this empowering conversation, I sit down with Tracie Collins @Tracie_Collins serial entrepreneur, purpose coach, and founder of the National Black Doulas Association—to talk all things business, reinvention, and alignment after 50. We get real about the myths that hold Black women back from...

  7. Part 2 | Depression After 50 | What Women Need to Know About Healing

    Part 2...Why are so many Black women over 50 suffering in silence?In this powerful episode, I sit down with a licensed therapist Temple @WordUpWithTemple as we unpack the real experiences behind depression in midlife Black women. We go beyond the basics—talking about grief disguised as strength,...

  8. Depression After 50 | What Women Need to Know About Healing and Hope

    In this powerful episode, Depression After 50 | What Women Need to Know About Healing and Hope, I sit down with a licensed therapist to unpack the real experiences behind depression in midlife women. We go beyond the basics—talking about grief disguised as strength, ancestral trauma, unspoken…

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  9. When Parenting Ends and Relating Begins | Parents & Adult Children After 50

    When parenting ends and relating begins, relationships between parents and adult children after 50 often shift in unexpected ways. This conversation explores how parent–adult child relationships change when roles evolve, expectations go unspoken, and boundaries need to be redefined.In this…

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  10. Menopause Isn't Just Hot Flashes

    Did you know that menopause is actually a specific day? This video clarifies key menopause facts, explaining that it officially begins after 365 days without a cycle—your 'menopause birthday.' We're sharing essential menopause tips and fostering menopause awareness for all women's health…

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  11. The Healing Power of Rest & Silence | Women in Midlife

    Discover the transformative power of rest and silence for healing. In this video, we explore the concept of adding power to your rest and silence, and how it can revolutionize your well-being. By tapping into the energy of stillness, you can unlock a deeper level of healing and rejuvenation.…

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  12. Rediscovering Yourself After 20+ Years of Marriage & Motherhood

    After decades of marriage and motherhood, many women find themselves asking: Who am I now?In this powerful conversation with a licensed therapist, @ToriProphetLMFT we explore the emotional, mental, and cultural shifts women face when their long-term roles begin to change. From letting go of guilt...

  13. Part 2: How Non-Traditional Relationships Redefine Commitment

    Part 2: In this video, How Non-Traditional Relationships Redefine Commitment for black women over 50, me and my gues Taylor Sparks from @Organicloven will discover how non traditional relationships are reshaping concepts of love and commitment, especially for those over 50. We’ll explore…

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  14. How Non-Traditional Relationships Redefine Commitment

    In this video, How Non-Traditional Relationships Redefine Commitment for black women over 50, me and my guest Taylor Sparks from @Organicloven will discover how non traditional relationships are reshaping concepts of love and commitment, especially for those over 50. We’ll explore polyamory, open...

  15. Ethical Non Monogamy - A Midlife Conversation About Desires, Honesty and Choice

    Ethical Non Monogamy A Midlife Conversation About Desires, Honesty and Choice. This is a conversation that often surfaces in midlife, especially as long-term relationships evolve, bodies change, and menopause shifts how many women experience desire, intimacy, and connection.In this episode of...

  16. The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong Black Woman | Superwoman Schema & John Henryism Explained

    In this discussion, we explore the concept of retirement, drawing parallels with various celebrated roles that eventually conclude. We humorously suggest retiring outdated personas, likening it to a "frayed, funky cape" that no longer serves. This conversation offers valuable insights into...

  17. Perimenopause to Post Menopause Explained | Symptoms, Relief and Self-Care Tips

    Struggling with hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, or fatigue? You’re not alone. In this video, we break down perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause—specifically for Black women—so you can finally understand what’s happening in your body and how to manage it naturally.

  18. Leaving Your 9-to-5 After 40 | TRANSFORMING Your Life

    In this powerful conversation, the speaker shares their personal experience of a pivotal moment in their professional journey, highlighting how a company-wide decision on raises impacted their perspective on their current "career" path. This discussion offers valuable "career advice" for...

  19. Women Discover HEALING Through THEIR Truth

    In this powerful discussion, we explore the challenges many women face in setting boundaries and asserting themselves. We talk about how to say no effectively and how to set boundaries without feeling guilty, emphasizing that this is a crucial step towards empowerment. This conversation offers...

  20. Discover HEALING Power of Journaling | Kathy Hampton

    Join Kathy Hampton as she shares the transformative power of journaling to heal your mind, body, and spirit. In this video, Kathy reveals how this simple yet powerful practice can help you process your emotions, gain clarity, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness. From reducing stress…

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  21. 8 Must Ask Money Questions for Women Over 50

    We are looking at the recent behavior of the "stocks" market, especially since February 19th, when it reached an "all time high" before pulling back. This discussion explores the general upward "trend" of the market and what happens during these pullbacks, offering crucial insights for…

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  22. Fear, Guilt & Loyalty: Why Women Can't Leave What's Draining Them

    In this powerful discussion, we explore the truth behind "fear," guilt, and loyalty, and how these forces shape the choices women make. We discuss how "fear" convinces women that staying is safer than choosing themselves, hindering their "personal growth." This episode offers clear insight and...

  23. Modern Leadership & Mindset Shifts

    In this insightful conversation, we explore the concept of a "worst case scenario" and how to approach it without fear. We discuss methods like "risk analysis" and the "scenario development process" to consider potential challenges. This helps in developing "strategic thinking" and "business...

  24. How Eating for Healing Transformed My Journey | Nicole R'Shae

    Can changing what you eat change how you age? In this deeply honest and enlightening conversation, Nicole R'Shae Holiday how adopting a plant-based lifestyle transformed her health, energy, and relationship with her body. We talk about the real shifts from better sleep and reduced inflammation to...

  25. Redefining Home, Travel & Self-Discovery After 50 | Ulonda Locating Cozy

    In this inspiring episode of Unapologetically 50+, I sit down with Ulonda of Locating Cozy—a full-time solo traveler, house sitter, and expat redefining what it means to feel at home.We talk about how she crafted a life of freedom, curiosity, and healing through pet sitting abroad and embracing...

  26. Healing Family Trauma

    Every family has its secrets. For women, those unspoken stories often turn into silence, guilt, or invisible weight. What happens when the very people who were supposed to protect you are the ones who shaped your deepest wounds? Today, we’re peeling back the layers of family dysfunction and…

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  27. How Rigid Boundaries Can Sabotage Midlife Connection

    In this episode of Boundaries & Becoming, we’re diving deep into the shadow side of strength rigid boundaries that look like power, but quietly sabotage intimacy, trust, and growth.For women over 50, swinging from no boundaries to too many is a survival response. But when that protection turns…

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  28. How Trauma Disguises Itself as Protection

    In Episode 2 of the Boundaries & Becoming series, we’re diving deep into the difference between boundaries rooted in clarity and walls built from trauma. When we’ve been hurt especially over years of caretaking, over-giving, or betrayal it’s easy to confuse self-protection with isolation.This...

  29. Healthy Boundaries vs Emotional Walls After 50

    In this first episode of Boundaries & Becoming, we’re diving into a powerful and necessary truth: Not every boundary is healthy and some are actually emotional walls. Especially for Black women over 50, boundaries can become blurred by survival mode, past hurt, and a lifetime of “holding it all...

  30. Unlock Peace and Mental Clarity

    In this video, we celebrate and empower women on their journey towards mental clarity and rejuvenation. This episode is dedicated to unraveling the unique burdens that shadow your daily lives and transforming them into strengths.

  31. Women Healing from Grief and Loss After Trauma

    In this episode, I talk with Temple Jackson LICSW, about BLACK Women HEALING from Grief and Loss After Trauma? Healing after loss can be a unique and isolating experience for Black women 50+, who often face cultural and societal expectations that can make it difficult to process their grief. In...

  32. Never Too Old for New Beginnings | Life-Changing Journeys | Blaxit Global

    Are you contemplating a major life change, considering moving abroad, or simply ready to reinvent yourself? In this inspiring video, with Chrishan from @BlaxitGlobal we delve into the journey of someone who decided it was never too late to transform their life. Discover how they embraced new...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Unapologetically 50 Plus is a podcast dedicated to transforming, celebrating, and amplifying the voices of women aged 50 and older. It’s a space where life after 50 is redefined as a time of growth, reinvention, and unapologetic self-expression. Through candid conversations, expert insights, and shared stories, the podcast explores topics like community, health, self-care, and personal growth. It shines a light on the unique challenges and triumphs of women in this stage of life, offering representation, connection, and support for a community often overlooked.

HOSTED BY

Angela Parker

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Unapologetically 50 Plus is a podcast dedicated to transforming, celebrating, and amplifying the voices of women aged 50 and older. It’s a space where life after 50 is redefined as a time of growth, reinvention, and unapologetic self-expression. Through candid conversations, expert insights, and...

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