{"podcast":{"title":"The FxCK YOU 50s","slug":"the-fxck-you-50s-7195612","podcast_index_feed_id":7195612,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/SOMC4250937561","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9001ef5c-d08c-11f0-9e67-2fffb6c8fb52/image/1863d1d6c3cc99edbe83ab13f0bc40b7.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Andrea Claire","episode_count":42,"summary":"The FxCK YOU 50s is an unfiltered, unapologetic, and fiercely honest podcast hosted by Andrea Claire, a veteran of the fashion and beauty industry with over 30 years of experience. Designed specifically for women who are \"done with aging gracefully,\" the show dismantles the commercialized myths of midlife and challenges the brands that try to sell \"solutions\" to invented \"problems.\" Andrea moves the conversation far beyond your mother’s \"aging with grace\" tea party. Instead, she creates a space for gritty, real-talk discussions about the realities of being 50+, covering everything from medical gaslighting and career pivots to reclaiming sexual intimacy and navigating the patriarchy. Andrea and her guests aren't just surviving midlife they are rebuilding it in their own image. This show is about total personal sovereignty. If you’re looking for a polite conversation about knitting, keep scrolling. If you’re ready to own your power, pull up a chair, you’re home. The Guest List: Meet the Agitators: Women Who Refuse to Fade Out From a legal titan to a pelvic floor physiotherapist, the guest roster is a masterclass in living out loud: Julie Tyas: A family law powerhouse who gets real a…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T02:17:04.086791+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fxck-you-50s-7195612"},"episode":{"title":"Hearing Aids in Midlife","slug":"hearing-aids-in-midlife","published_at":"2026-07-08T15:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fxck-you-50s-7195612/hearing-aids-in-midlife","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fxck-you-50s-7195612","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/SOMC5804583645.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/SOMC5804583645.mp3","summary":"*Not Sponsored In this vulnerable and candid solo episode of The FxCK YOU 50s, Andrea Claire pulls back the curtain on a deeply personal aspect of her health journey: living with hearing loss and tinnitus. Moving beyond the polished exterior of midlife - well - she never shows her life as polished... lol Andrea opens up about the reality of managing autoimmune-related hearing decline, the unexpected cost of hearing technology, and the daily adjustments that come with navigating a world not designed for those with hearing challenges. Andrea offers a raw look at the intersection of aging and health, challenging the stigma surrounding hearing aids and encouraging listeners to advocate for their own well-being. Whether you are experiencing similar symptoms or simply looking for a dose of unfiltered truth on the complexities of health in your 50s, this episode is a must-listen. Oticon Hearing Aids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"*Not Sponsored In this vulnerable and candid solo episode of The FxCK YOU 50s, Andrea Claire pulls back the curtain on a deeply personal aspect of he…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":659,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-fxck-you-50s-7195612/episodes/hearing-aids-in-midlife/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fxck-you-50s-7195612/hearing-aids-in-midlife.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}