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When we think about #ageism, we often focus on discrimination in workplaces, healthcare, or social settings. But there’s a less-discussed facet of ageism that deserves attention: the stigma around #agegap relationships, especially when women date younger men. 💥 However, something interesting is happening. From 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' to 'The Idea of You', 'Lonely Planet', and 'Baby-Girl', we’re seeing more stories on screen that showcase these relationships 💕 in a more authentic, positive light. These narratives challenge outdated #stereotypes and encourage acceptance. The conversation isn’t just in fiction—it’s online too. On #TikTok, the hashtag #datingyoungermen has amassed nearly 780 million views, reflecting growing interest and perhaps a shift in societal attitudes. And how about celebrities like Madonna, Tilda Swinton, Joan Collins, Demi Moore, Cher, Mariah Carey, and Sienna Miller? They are all leading the way having been open about their relationships and marriages with younger men in real life. 💬 Could 2024 be the year we finally embrace these #relationships for what they are: genuine connections based on love and mutual respect? #CrunchyTales has dug around for you to discover what’s driving this shift in perspective and why we’ll all be "Mad About A Boy" this year. 💄 Be wise, #ageplayfully 💋 Cindy Gallop Suzanne Noble Justin Lehmiller #AgeGapRomance #agegaprelationship #agegapcouple #notondeyet #madabouttheboy #madaboutyou #bridgetjones #bridgetjonesmovie #over50andfabulous #bridgetjoneseffect #romance #fallinginloveagain #ageing #positivevibes #PositiveThinking #ageingplayfully #maturewomen #olderandstronger #glamourous #seduction #nevertoooldtoplay #nevertoold #breakthebias #diversity #changethenarrative

🔥 As #2024 Comes to a Close: Our Top 9 #MostRead Articles of the Year 🔥 As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the stories that resonated with you the most. This year, our community of curious, ambitious, and inspiring readers showed us just how powerful shared #knowledge and #storytelling can be. From personal reinvention to #breakingbarriers and thriving in life’s later chapters, our top articles offered insight, #inspiration, and the occasional nudge to dream a little bigger. Without further ado, here are our top 9 most-read articles of 2024: 📌 Film Maker #MelissaDavey: “A Woman’s Age Is Not Her Story” 📌#JobHunting Over 50: The Hard Truth and How to Beat It 📌Cher’s Legacy: Lessons from a Living Legend 📌The Best Nail #Trends for Autumn 2024 📌Transform Your Everyday #Style: How To Make The Most Of Your Wardrobe 📌Eat Right, Feel Great: The Best Foods to Manage #Menopause Symptoms 📌10 Surprising Instant #FeelGood Fixes We All Need 📌Never Too Late for #Adventure: What My First Solo Cruise Taught Me at 50 📌This Is What No One Tells You About Being A Woman In Your 60s 💥 If you've missed them, don't worry. We’ve gathered these highlights in our Top Picks of the Year Newsletter (Have a look and Join us) 👇 https://lnkd.in/enYNBBiW We hope these stories continue to inspire you as you reflect on your own 2024 chapter and step boldly into 2025. 💬 What was the most meaningful story or lesson you came across this year? Share in the comments! Here’s to writing even greater features together in the year ahead. 🎉 #TopReads2024 #YearInReview #Inspiration #womeninspiringwomen #over50 #nevertoolate #ageplayfully #agepositive #inclusionandiversity #ageing #ageingwell #longevity #nextchapter #nevertooold #latebloomers #genexers #goldenyears #notondeyet #thebestisyettocome

🔥 The Most Read #Career Feature of the Year! 🔥 Why did Bradley Richardson's article, "Job Hunting Over 50: The Hard Truth and How to Beat It," become the #CrunchyTales' most-read career feature of the year? Because it speaks directly to the heart of a growing, often overlooked audience: people over 50 redefining their roles in the workplace. ✨ Why It Resonates: 1️⃣ It’s Honest: The article doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges of job hunting in your 50s. It lays out the reality of #ageism and shifting job markets, which many women have faced in silence. 2️⃣ It’s Empowering: Beyond identifying challenges, it provides actionable steps to turn them into opportunities. From rebranding yourself to leveraging your unique experience, it’s a roadmap for navigating this life stage with #confidence. 3️⃣ It’s Relatable: people over 50 often feel sidelined in career discussions, but this piece shines a spotlight on their struggles—and triumphs. 🚀 This feature struck a chord because it’s not just advice; it’s a rallying cry for #seniors proving that experience and #resilience are their greatest assets. Well done, Bradley 👏 It's great having you amongst our experts! 👉 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e8CMzVq5 #CareerChange #WomenOver50 #JobHunting #MostRead #notdoneyet #nextchapter #nevertoolate #nevertooold #secondact #mindsetshift #change #ageing #reinvention #agepositve #positiveageing #ageplayfully

✨ The Most-Read #Beauty Feature Of 2024 ✨ Never underestimate the power of your hands. Whether you're leading a meeting, closing a deal, or turning the page to your #nextchapter, your hands (and nails!) speak volumes about confidence and attention to detail Our most-read beauty feature of the year, "The Best Nail Trends for Fall 2024", struck a chord with women redefining what it means to be stylish and empowered—especially those over 50 💅 This story wasn’t just about nails; it was about embracing #beauty as a tool for personal and professional impact. Your hands are part of your #signaturestyle—why not let them shine? 👇 👇 If you missed this feature, now’s the time to check it out. Let’s step into 2025 with style, #confidence, and hands that tell your story. 👇 👇 📖 https://lnkd.in/e4p_RVix Be wise, #ageplayfully 🥰 #MostRead2024 #NailTrends #ProfessionalStyle #AgelessConfidence #WomenOver50 #LeadershipAndStyle #MostRead2024 #FallNailTrends #BeautyAtEveryAge #Over50AndFabulous #AgelessElegance #topreads #mostread #midlife #MidlifeStyle #beautytips #nailsnailsnails #BestOfTheYear #over50andfabulous #notdoneyet

🌟 Wrapping up the year with a tradition we love: sharing our Top Reads of the Year! 📚✨ . We’re kicking things off by celebrating the incredible Crunchy Woman of the Year: film maker Melissa Davey! . At 65, she boldly left behind a successful 24-year corporate career to venture into cinema. . In April 2021, Melissa released her first documentary, Beyond Sixty, celebrating the resilience and relevance of women over 60. Her latest documentary, Climbing into Life, showcases 73-year-old Dierdre Wolownick’s journey to becoming the oldest woman to scale El Capitan in Yosemite. . Now at 74, Melissa is determined to inspire women to dream big, overcome fears, and pursue their passions, proving that reinvention and limitless possibilities await at any age. . 🎉💪 Her story, vision, and impact have inspired us all. If you missed her powerful interview, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. 👇 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFCzF9ct . Here’s to Melissa and all the amazing women making waves this year. 🌊💖 Congrats, Melissa! 🥂🎊 . #TopReads2024 #WomanOfTheYear #MelissaDavey #CelebrateWomen #YearInReview #nevertoolate #notdoneyet #womeninspiringwomen #nevertooold #nextchapter #ageingplayfully #agepride #ageing #ageism #secondact

When was the last time you had fun? Here at #CrunchyTales, we have it every day! 🎉 We believe that aging doesn’t mean slowing down – it means embracing life with more joy, style, and confidence than ever before. Our vibrant newsletter is packed with: ✨ Playful tips for sassy women over 50 ✨ Inspiring stories and empowering features ✨ A splash of color and creativity to brighten your day ✨ A pocket guide on how to age playfully and with flair Whether you're looking for expert advice, uplifting news, or just a fun dose of inspiration, we’ve got you covered. Ready to live life with more zest? 👉 Join us now and start your journey toward a fun-filled, fabulous future! https://lnkd.in/eRsXV93 #AgingWithAttitude #EmpoweredWomen #FunAndFabulous #WomenOver50 #Newsletter #SubscribeNow #ageing #ageingplayfully #midliferevolution

This is not a 🎄 Christmas tale, but it might just feel like one! A story of quiet #reinvention, where small changes—like pursuing a long-held passion—bring unexpected #joy and #fulfillment 🌈 Take Dr. James, who after decades as a #familydoctor, followed his long-held passion for model trains 🚂 by working #parttime at a local toy store. His story proves that embracing #simplejoys, no matter your age, can lead to profound fulfillment. “This isn’t about making more money or achieving something grand,” he explains to CrunchyTales. “It’s about finding a place that makes you happy and being part of something meaningful.” 💥 Sometimes, it’s the smallest steps that lead to the greatest joy. What small change has made a big impact in your life recently? 👊 #QuietReinventions #MidlifeJoy #SmallChangesBigImpact #NewBeginnings #LifeInBalance #HappinessInSimplicity #midlife #nextchapter #ageing #ageingplayfully #positiveageing #over50

As the festive season begins, so do the parties, dinners, and fizz. This year, why not start your #sober plan early? 💥 For #womenover50, embracing non-alcoholic options can be a vibrant, empowering choice—full of taste, fun, and #sparkle. Here’s our guide to the best non-alcoholic fizz for a healthy, happy #Christmas.🥂 Be wise, #ageplayfully CRUNCHYTALES.COM | SMART STORIES FOR LATE BLOOMERS Join us https://lnkd.in/eRsXV93 #nonalcoholicdrinks #fizzydrinks #SoberLiving #DrinkWise #holidayparty #drinkresponsibly #drinkwithfriends #NonAlcohol #fizz #wellbeing #bestfizz #bestdrinks

✨ Big News for Our Magazine! ✨ After 6 incredible years of celebrating the modern #midlife narrative, we are thrilled to announce an exciting #newchapter in our journey. #CrunchyTales, the first illustrated magazine for sassy #womenover50, is proud to partner with SHEmedia, an innovative ad network and publisher collective owned by #PenskeMedia! This partnership represents a major milestone for us as we continue to amplify the voices, stories, and perspectives that define midlife today. SheMedia, a mission-driven media company that focuses on the extraordinary power of content to inform and inspire the world, shares our mission to celebrate diverse and authentic #storytelling while providing platforms that empower and inspire. 💥 What this means for us and you 💥 Expanded reach: With SheMedia's incredible #network and #resources, we’ll connect with even more readers who resonate with our mission. Enhanced opportunities: This #partnership will allow us to #innovate and grow, bringing even richer content and experiences to our audience. Stronger #community: We’re joining a collective of like-minded #publishers, all committed to making a meaningful impact. We’re deeply grateful to our readers, contributors, and supporters who have been with us on this journey. Your enthusiasm fuels our passion to redefine what midlife means in today’s world. Here’s to this exciting new partnership and everything we’ll achieve together! 🚀 Stay tuned for updates, and as always, thank you for being part of our story. 💙 JOIN US TODAY https://lnkd.in/eRsXV93 🍒 Michela Di Carlo Brenda Ackerman, Author, Speaker Bradley Richardson #DrSherryRoss #DrEllenAlbertson #LaurenSimmonds Mariann Aalda Suzanne Noble #MidlifeMatters #NewBeginnings #SheMedia #Partnership #ModernMidlife #Gratitude #nevertoolate #nevertooold #nextchapter #diversityandinclusion #newvoices #womenmagazine #thebestisyettocome

🎄✨ ✨🎄Ladies, the holidays are here, and so is the perfect excuse to sprinkle a little extra sass with that holiday spirit! 🎁 This season, we’re not just decking the halls—we’re rocking around the tree like the wise, #playful, and fabulous women we are. 💃 Let’s trade boring resolutions for a vow to age unapologetically, laugh loudly, and live boldly. Who says the best years aren’t ahead of us? Here’s to sparkling as brightly as the lights, sipping something delicious (hello, mulled wine 🍷), and reminding everyone that we’ve still got it—and then some. Cheers to more wisdom, more play, and a whole lot more fabulousness in the year ahead. Stay bold, stay beautiful, and don’t let anyone dim your holiday sparkle! ✨ With love and all the glitter, The CrunchyTales Team 💋 #ageingplayfully #over50 #womenover50 #nextchapter #ageing #agepositive #positiveageing #notdoneyet #midliferevolution #midlifereinvention #agepride #nevertoolate #nevertoolate #womenmagazine #crunchytales #mindsetmatters #holidaygreetings