Is gold really a safe investment for retirement—or just clever marketing?

In this episode of the Prime Women's Crazy Good Aging Podcast, we explore the truth about gold investing with Brandon Thor, founder of Thor Metals.

With longer lifespans, rising healthcare costs, and market uncertainty, many women are asking:
👉 How do I protect my money for the long run?

This episode breaks down the reality behind gold IRAs, the trust issues in the industry, and how to evaluate whether gold belongs in your retirement strategy.

• Why the gold IRA industry has a trust problem
• The biggest red flags when buying gold
• What "spreads" really mean (in plain English)
• Where gold is stored—and who actually owns it
• How buyback policies can save (or cost) you money
• The 3 questions every investor should ask before buying
• How gold helps protect purchasing power
• What gold can—and cannot—do for your retirement

Gold isn't about getting rich quickly. It's about protecting what you already have.

If you're thinking about retirement, diversification, and long-term financial security—this conversation is for you.

Prime Women helps women over 50 thrive in retirement, finances, wellness, and lifestyle.

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Why You Can Feel Fine and Still Be at Risk

What if feeling perfectly healthy isn't the whole story?

In this powerful episode of the Prime Women's Crazy Good Aging Podcast, we tackle a truth every woman needs to hear: heart disease is the number one killer of women — and it can be silent for years.

No dramatic warning.
No crushing chest pain.
No obvious red flags.

Just life as usual… until it isn't.

Our guest, Cynthia Pharr, considered herself the picture of health. She exercised. She ate well. She lived fully and actively. A routine stress echocardiogram — ordered simply because her cholesterol was creeping up — changed everything.

Without symptoms, without feeling sick, Cynthia learned she had a severe genetic valve condition. Over time, additional testing revealed complex heart issues that ultimately led to open heart surgery and an implanted defibrillator.

The most powerful part of her story?
She never felt "heart sick."

Her message is one every woman needs to hear:

Feeling fine can be dangerous if it causes you to skip appointments, ignore symptoms, or decline testing.

Joining the conversation is Dr. Zarina Sharalaya, interventional cardiologist and specialist in women's heart health. She shares what too many women experience:

• Symptoms brushed off as anxiety or reflux
  
  

• High blood pressure ignored because "you feel okay"
  
  

• Family history overlooked
  
  

• Risk factors under-tested and under-treated
  
  

Women are often diagnosed later and treated later. Prevention changes that.

Dr. Sharalaya outlines the essentials every woman should track:

• Blood pressure (anything consistently above 130 matters)
  
  

• Cholesterol
  
  

• A1C (blood sugar)
  
  

• Lipoprotein(a) — a genetic cholesterol risk marker
  
  

• High-sensitivity CRP — an inflammation marker
  
  

• Calcium score (especially after age 50)
  
  

She also emphasizes something many overlook: your family tree may hold hidden heart risk — even if no one had a heart attack.

A heart murmur was dismissed for years.
Congestive heart failure labeled as "old age."
Genetic markers you didn't know existed.

Your heart history may be quieter than you think.

After 50, as estrogen declines, cardiovascular risk increases. Blood pressure may rise. Cholesterol may shift. Even lifelong healthy habits don't make you immune.

Prevention isn't panic — it's power.

You don't need to be afraid.

But you do need to be informed.
You do need to ask questions.
You do need to advocate for yourself.

If you've ever said:

• "I feel fine."
  
  

• "It's probably nothing."
  
  

• "I'll deal with it later."
  
  

This episode is for you.

And if you love a woman in your life — share it with her.

Your heart is talking.
Make sure you're listening.

Listen now to this vital episode of the Prime Women's Crazy Good Aging Podcast and take one small step toward protecting your future.

How do you age beautifully after 50 — and even into your 80s and 90s?

In this episode of Prime Women's Crazy Good Aging, Dorothy Shore and Valerie Freeman sit down with renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Rod Rohrich to discuss the truth about facelifts, fillers, Ozempic face, skincare essentials, and the #1 factor that determines how well you age: mindset.

Learn about:
• SPF and sun damage prevention
• Retinol vs. Retin-A
• Exosomes and advanced skincare
• Deep plane facelifts
• Avoiding "pillow face"
• GLP-1 weight loss and body contouring
• Purpose-driven living after 50

If you want expert-backed anti-aging advice for women over 50, 60, and beyond — this episode is for you.

Subscribe for more trusted insights on beauty, health, and thriving at every age.

00:00 – Introduction & Meet Dr. Roy
01:30 – The #1 Difference in Women Who Age Well
04:00 – Sun Damage & SPF Truths
06:00 – The 4 Must-Have Skincare Essentials
08:00 – Exosomes Explained
10:30 – Waiting vs. Acting: When to Start Treatments
13:00 – Fillers, "Pillow Face" & Deep Plane Facelifts
16:00 – Ozempic Face & GLP-1 Weight Loss
20:00 – Body Contouring After Weight Loss
23:00 – Surgery in Your 80s & 90s
26:00 – Mindset, Purpose & Longevity
29:00 – Final Advice on Aging Crazy Good