Don't Shrink to Fit (Narcissistic Parent) (Top 50 Over 50 Podcaster Award Marathon - 4)
The Jen Hardy: Fabulous Over 50
Release Date: 06/27/2025
The Epidemic of Silence - Women Over 50 we need to talk!
The Jen Hardy: Fabulous Over 50
As someone who has spent over three decades behind the microphone, it breaks my heart to see that 2 in 3 women over 50 are struggling with their mental health, yet 90% of us are suffering in total silence. We’ve spent our lives being the "fixers" and the "nurturers," but we’ve accidentally created a culture where we feel like a burden if we ask for help. It is time to break the silence and trade that heavy burden for a new label: Deep. Your feelings aren't a sign of weakness; they are a sign of the incredible depth of your life experience. Today, we’re ending the "quiet struggle" and...
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A Grown-Up Fairy Tale
The Jen Hardy: Fabulous Over 50
Today's episode is about a girl who felt like nobody - even to her own family. She did what was right, learned quietly in the back of rooms, and tried to make others feel special because that’s what she wished for herself. One day, someone saw her worth and said she could build an empire. That moment changed how she saw herself. As I grew, I realized something big: there isn’t a person alive who’s nobody. By being human, we are somebody - important to someone. We matter to our families, our friends, and the people who sit with us at the table. Success is great, but it’s the...
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What Happens When You Go For It: Performing “Power Up Generation” Live at Podfest
The Jen Hardy: Fabulous Over 50
What happens when you stop listening to the voices that tell you to stay quiet, play small, or act your age”? At Podfest, I performed my song Power Up Generation” live — and something completely unexpected happened. The audience didn’t just clap. They stood up. They came on stage. Creators of all ages joined me, singing and moving together in a moment that felt bigger than a performance. In this episode, I share what that night revealed about fear, creativity, aging, and why so many women — especially women over 40 — are searching for permission they don’t actually need. We talk...
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Getting Real
The Jen Hardy: Fabulous Over 50
Always been real, but never as real as this. It's time. I love you, my dear listener, and I cannot wait to bring you into 2026 with me! This is a year, of big things - let's do them together Thank you for joining me today! I'm having a blast creating Fabulous Over 50 & it would be an honor to have you share it with someone who would enjoy it. Thank you! Want more? You can go to and you'll find many ways to live your best life over 50! I'd love to hear what you think about this episode & what you'd like to hear about in the future. Have a blessed week, Jen ...
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Let's Talk About Aging
The Jen Hardy: Fabulous Over 50
Today we're talking about aging, what it feels like to be a woman who's aging, what's it like to watch your body age (and the hope one day will wake up and magically look like we're 30 again.) Be sure to subscribe so you get all the latest good stuff!! #TheJenHardyShow #VoicesofJustice #TheJenHardy #thejenhardymusic #thejenhardy #hardyhousemedia #hardyisland #showerthoughts #pickyourlabel
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I See You
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Some people over a certain age are feeling invisible. And it's true, part of the world does ignore us, but guess what? We're making a comeback! And we're doing that together! I have a plan and we're gonna be talking all about it over the next few days. Plan to bring back our moxie plan rekindle the women we used to be - only better we've got this!
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Music Icon Ron Sowell and his Secret to Staying Young and Happy
The Jen Hardy: Fabulous Over 50
Welcome to The Jen Hardy Show: Fabulous Over Fifty! (merging the podcast and YouTube Channel!) If you're a parent or grandparent and you're looking for baby products - we're talking NICE things for great prices - check out - if you use code HARDY you'll get an extra 15% off! (not sponsored, just a cool company) Today you have the opportunity to sit down (virtually) with musical icon Ron Sowell—a singer, songwriter, producer, and longtime musical director of Mountain Stage, NPR’s legendary music show now running for over four decades. Ron opens up about his eclectic musical...
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I Interviewed AI, Here’s What They Don’t Tell You
The Jen Hardy: Fabulous Over 50
This isn't my typical content. It is not a typical interview. But this is one that everyone needs to hear. When I asked three AIs to join me for a conversation, I didn’t expect one of them to make me question the future of humanity. In this wild interview, I bring together three of today’s leading AIs—ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini—for a conversation about the future of intelligence and humanity. Each AI chose its own voice and visual form to reflect its identity and purpose: ChatGPT appears with a male UK voice; Grok speaks with a male American voice (both voices from...
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Why Fabulous over 50? (Podcast Trailer)
The Jen Hardy: Fabulous Over 50
Forget the rocking chair - this isn't your mama's guide to aging. This is about trading the quiet fade-out for a fabulous spotlight. Each week, we're taking on the real stuff: dismantling ageism, conquering menopause, navigating broken systems, and mastering the art of not giving a damn what anyone else thinks. This isn't about aging gracefully; it's about aging boldly. Because fabulous isn't a number, it's an attitude. And honey, we're just getting started. I'm Jen Hardy, and this is Fabulous Over 50 - the official podcast for women who are swapping quiet grace for a little bit of glitter and...
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The Science of Not Giving A Crap (after menopause)
The Jen Hardy: Fabulous Over 50
NOW it all makes sense - and it’s backed by science! ONE little hormone, or the lack of it has changed you. And that my friend - is it. Your lack of sleep, your lack- or seeming lack - of empathy, potential heart trouble - and that general feeling that everyone else can suck a lemon - because you're going to do what you want now. All explained. According to the Harvard article, What is oxytocin? "Oxytocin is a hormone that's produced in the hypothalamus and released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland. Its main function is to facilitate childbirth, which is one of the reasons it...
info_outlineThere’s something magical about celebrating passionate, powerful, and wise people over 50. That’s why I founded the 50 Over 50 Podcaster Awards—to shine a spotlight on the phenomenal creators redefining what it means to be vibrant and influential in the second half of life.
As the host of “Fabulous Over 50,” I’m constantly inspired by the stories my peers are sharing with the world. So, to honor this year’s outstanding winners, I’ve invited each one to showcase their favorite podcast episode right here on the show. Today, I’m beyond excited to introduce you to one of our award winners—Claudia Noriega Bernstein, the extraordinary host of the award-winning podcast, “Don’t Shrink to Fit.”
Why This Episode Matters
When I saw she had chosen her solo episode about growing up with a narcissistic parent, I felt a rush of anticipation. I knew her story and insights would resonate with so many listeners—myself included. “Mother’s Day just passed,” Claudia shares in her episode, “and while it’s a beautiful time to celebrate, it’s also a complicated, even triggering, time for those of us who didn’t get the nurturing we truly needed.” That single sentence had me hooked—and I know it will move you too.
It takes courage to open up about the deep, lingering wounds that come from having a parent unable to give true empathy or unconditional love. Claudia’s vulnerability, honesty, and wisdom shine as she talks about the real-life impact of narcissistic parenting: the self-doubt, the endless “people pleasing,” and the yearning to feel truly seen and heard. Her message is profoundly healing—especially for those of us who have had to do the hard work of reparenting ourselves later in life.
Thank you for joining me today!
I'm having a blast creating Fabulous Over 50 & it would be an honor to have you share it with someone who would enjoy it. Thank you!
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Have a blessed week & I'll see you tomorrow!
Jen
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