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Here's how to vote for Crow's Feet in both Signal Awards where we're a finalist:

· Click here to go directly to Crows Feet Podcast in the Genre - Culture, Belonging & Inclusion Category. Scroll to the Crow's Feet logo and vote! (You'll be asked to enter your email and choose a password)

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· Pat yourself on the back and accept our deep gratitude! Winners of the Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards in each category will be announced October 20 — and we'll let you know how we did!

· Hear the full episode of "Older Not Old: Kathryn Brody Rewrites the Script on Aging" — Melinda Blau interviews Kathryn Brody here.

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How did Jacynth Bassett, 34, come to represent the battle against ageism in the U.K. and become a global force for advancing women’s age inclusivity?

It wasn't her Cambridge University training as a lawyer.

It was her deep desire to become more entrepreneurial in a way that made a difference.

Jacynth was galvanized by her mom, who, on the verge of 60, tried hard to find stylish brands that “didn't just cater for young, slim women.”

Jacynth responded by founding her first fashion brand, the Bias Cut, in 2016.

Soon after, she realized that really changing the perception and narrative around aging needed a more robust effort. Ageism is Never in Style was launched —now a global consultancy and community platform addressing age inclusivity, intergenerational connection and longevity.

Join host Jane Trombley in conversation with Jacynth about the remarkable trajectory of Ageism is Never in Style across brands, societies, and cultures. It’s a growing community of spokespeople can potentially include YOU.

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In this episode of Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age, Melinda Blau talks to “audio anthropologist" and longtime NPR contributor Karen Michel, who now stars in and produces the Ganja Granny podcast. Karen’s goal is to offer “solid information aimed at seniors and curious others wishing to explore the new cannabis territory.” From art school in Los Angeles to teaching (and driving a dog sled) above the Arctic Circle, to award-winning public radio, Karen has built a life around one guiding principle: never be bored.

Karen shares how a weed-and-wine dinner party sparked her cannabis podcast for older adults, how her mother’s escape from Nazi Germany shaped her appetite for risk, and why aging has made her kinder. She breaks down what older adults need to know about cannabis—buying it and understanding how it can be used safely to treat pain, insomnia, and other medical conditions. She also reminds us that it’s never too late to reinvent or, as she puts it, “reactivate” ourselves.

Listen to the Ganja Granny podcast here: https://theganjagranny.com/

This episode also features an excerpt from “I Never Imagined I’d Be Shopping for Marijuana at 66,” read by Crow’s Feet contributor Kathleen Murphy. Check out Kathleen’s Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@kathleenamurphy

Important: Before using any form of cannabis, consult a physician. Ganja Granny recommends checking out reliable sources of information for older adults:

• Realm of Caring, an independent non-profit, founded in 2013, "serving anyone in need of more information about cannabinoid therapies"
• Dr. Peter Grinspoon on Substack
• Dr. Kenneth Weinberg, founder and chief medical officer, Cannabis Doctors of New York

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