180 – Aging Playfully with Yvonne Marchese
In this vibrant and laughter-filled episode, we’re joined by Yvonne Marchese—a true “Age Agitator” and host of the Late Bloomer Living Podcast. Yvonne is also the author of In Full Bloom: A Guide to Aging Playfully, a professional photographer, speaker, and co-founder of the Age Agitators Club. She’s on a mission to flip the script on aging and show us that midlife can be a launchpad, not a slowdown.
We dive deep into Yvonne’s inspiring personal journey of reinvention—from fearing invisibility to embracing roller skates, paddle boards, and bold dreams. She shares her perspective on aging that led her to create a thriving community for women who want to age with intention, curiosity, and joy.
In this episode, we talk about:
- What “aging playfully” really means and how to embrace it
- Mindset shifts that help break free from fear and “too late” thinking
- Creative and joyful approaches to staying active without guilt or pressure
- How community and connection are essential to personal reinvention
- Why trying something totally new (like roller skating!) might be exactly what you need
- Yvonne’s take on healthy eating in midlife—without restriction or overwhelm
- Practical daily steps for women who feel stuck or unsure of what’s next
- Exciting projects and passions that are currently lighting Yvonne up
Whether you feel like you’ve lost your spark or just need a little reminder that you’re not too old and it’s not too late, this conversation is for you.
Resources & Links
Visit Yvonne’s website: LateBloomerLiving.com
Grab her book: In Full Bloom: A Guide to Aging Playfully
Listen to her podcast: Late Bloomer Living – latest episode
Join the Age Agitators Club and learn more about her community
Podcast Partner
If you enjoy our podcast, you’re sure to enjoy Wellness Wednesdays, a free monthly online program focused on healthy aging hosted by Sally DuPlantier, an award-winning gerontologist, health educator and researcher. You may remember Sally from podcast episode 175 Better Choices for Better Healthspan.
Guest speakers on Wellness Wednesdays include healthcare professionals, researchers, thought leaders and authors on topics related livestyle choices, mental well-being; pain management, and reframing aging.
The programs are an hour in length and include about 15 minutes of live Q&A. They are free and recorded. Visit Sally’s website at MyZingLife.com for more information.