Month: October 2025

Here’s why Anne is choosing her brother over her nephew.

That’s quite a betrayal.

Real Housewives of Potomac Season 10 Episode 1 Fashion

Last night the Real Housewives of Potomac were back and dressed better than ever for the Season 10 premiere of the show. And though there was a lot of talk about Karen Huger and her jail time, all we can talk about is the perfect looks that these Potomac pretties presented us with.

Be sure to check back tomorrow after the show airs—more looks will be added!

The Realest Housewife,

Big Blonde Hair

Keiarna Stewart’s Floral Corset Dress

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Keiarna Stewart’s Belted Floral Dress

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Ashley Darby’s Cargo Jeans

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Stacey Rusch’s Black and Tan Printed Dress

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Wendy Osefo’s Hand Print Tee

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Gizelle Bryant’s Grey and Pink Gucci Cardigan

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Originally posted at: Real Housewives of Potomac Season 10 Episode 1 Fashion

They told you to slow down. To fade into the background. To step aside. But you’re still here – and you’re just getting started.

For women 60+, it’s time to reclaim visibility, voice, and power.

One of my clients recently interviewed for a leadership position in a nonprofit. She was accomplished, met all of the requirements and interviewed well – so she thought. She did not get the position and walked away feeling “weird” about the discussion with the recruiter. Of course, there may be many reasons she wasn’t hired, but she felt there was an unspoken undercurrent.

As a Career Transition and Retirement Coach, and the Chair of Forty Plus of Greater Washington, it’s unfortunate that I come across this issue all too often. I’ve written about it before.

Although that conversation focused on the workplace and career, it sparked an interesting, broader discussion, something I’d like to share in this post.

The Double-Jeopardy Effect

Researchers call it “double jeopardy” – women in later life are judged simultaneously for being older and for being female.

• A man in his 60s is often described as “seasoned,” “experienced,” even “distinguished.”
• A woman in her 60s, doing the same work or living the same life, is more likely to be called “outdated” or overlooked.

This perception shapes careers, healthcare, finances, and social belonging.

Why It Matters

Ageism and gender bias have real consequences:

• Reduced earning opportunities and smaller retirement savings;
• Delayed diagnoses and worse health outcomes;
• Emotional toll, including loneliness and diminished confidence.

5 Action Steps to Begin Reclaiming Your Power

Own Your Voice

Speak up in meetings, social circles, and family discussions. Your decades of experience are your authority.

Advocate for Your Health

Insist on thorough medical evaluations, seek second opinions, and partner with providers who listen.

Expand Your Network

Join professional groups, mentorship circles, or community organizations to connect with like-minded peers.

Reinvent Your Career or Purpose

Launch a consulting business, pursue creative projects, or volunteer in leadership roles—experience is your competitive advantage.

Challenge Stereotypes Publicly

Share your story, mentor younger women, and celebrate your achievements to disrupt the narrative of invisibility.

Still Here. Still Strong. Still Shaping the World.

Age should never define capability. Gender should never diminish worth. Women over 60 are not “past their prime” – you are living proof that strength, creativity, and leadership don’t expire with birthdays.

The more society recognizes and values your contributions, the richer all our lives will be.

Your Thoughts:

Have you been in a situation of double jeopardy? How have you made your way through such situations?

Chances are if you’ve struggled with your weight, you’ve probably had some of these thoughts run through your mind:

• “I hate my body.”
• “I’ll always be the fat one.”
• “I look disgusting. I’m embarrassed to have my picture taken.”
• “I’m weak. I’m a failure.”
• “No matter what I do I can’t lose weight.”
• “I don’t deserve to be happy or thin.”
• “I’m not good enough.”

The problem is these aren’t just passing thoughts – they’re powerful affirmations.

We often think of affirmations as positive words we say to ourselves to feel better and boost our self-esteem.

But what many people don’t realize is that every time we say or think something negative about ourselves, we’re affirming those negative thoughts and beliefs.

It’s like having a vision board of what you DON’T want to happen in your life.

Your Thoughts and Words Become Your Self-Image

• Over time, these negative thoughts and words begin to shape your self-image. This is because your brain doesn’t just hear them – it records them. The more often you think a thought, the more it gets wired into your subconscious mind. Over time it becomes a belief. And here’s why this matters when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off.
• The beliefs in our subconscious minds dictate about 90% of our actions and behaviors, even when it comes to weight loss.
• Consciously, you can say “I want to lose weight.” But if your brain is wired around a self-image that says “I’m broken,” “I’m unworthy,” or “I’m just destined to be fat” – chances are you’ll continue to struggle.

And here’s the tricky part: Even if you manage to lose some weight, those negative beliefs just don’t disappear. They’re still wired into your subconscious mind, running the show behind the scenes.

Before you know it, you’re sliding back into the old patterns and behaviors that sabotage your weight loss efforts and make it nearly impossible to keep the weight off once you’ve lost it.

That’s why so many women regain the weight – not because they didn’t try hard enough, but because their self-image pulled them back to what feels familiar.

Change Your Self-Image by Changing Your Beliefs

The good news is that you can change your self-image by changing your beliefs. And this is exactly what my client, who I’ll call Susan, did to help her lose over 100 pounds and keep it off for over 2 years now.

She went from:

• Hating her body (as a child she was bullied, called names and made fun of);
• Stuffing her emotions with food (because she didn’t believe she was worthy to be seen and heard);
• And seeing herself as a person who would always be overweight (even if she managed to lose some weight)…

To someone who now has the following beliefs about herself and her body:

• “I treat my mind and body with love and respect and healthy foods.”
• “I deeply and completely love and accept myself.”
• “I am worthy of living in a healthy, lean and strong body.”

As I mentioned above, Susan lost over 100 pounds and is keeping it off, which of course is fantastic, but there’s more to the story!

By changing the beliefs she had about herself and improving her self-image, her perception of herself is more positive.

She has increased confidence and self-esteem, which has improved her mental health and her relationship with others. She has more resilience and handles stress with more ease. And she’s finding happiness in ways she didn’t know were possible.

And You Can Do This Too!

You don’t have to stay stuck in the same old patterns. With the right tools, you can change your beliefs, create a healthier self-image, and open the door to lasting weight loss.

I’d love to help you find the same kind of success that Susan – and so many of my clients – have experienced.

That’s why I created a free training: How to Stop Cravings and Emotional Eating So You Can Lose the Weight and Keep It Off.

In it, you’ll discover how to release old patterns, rewire your thoughts, lose the weight and keep it off – and finally feel good about yourself and your body.

Click HERE to watch it now.

Please Join the Conversation:

What negative thoughts have sneaked up on you lately? How do they affect your self-image?