Older & Wilder

Older & Wilder


Flights, Fillers, and Birthday Plans

September 11, 2025

Embracing Aging and Unexpected Life Moments


In this episode of Older and Wilder with Joy and Claire, the hosts discuss a range of topics from the privilege of aging to the unexpected events in life. The conversation shifts to the importance of living fully and being present. Joy shares her recent experience flying with Frontier Airlines and the quirks and benefits of the budget airline. Claire recaps attending a family wedding in Madison, her children's growth, and the endearing moments from the trip. They end by talking about upcoming birthday plans, beauty treatments, and the potential of becoming successful influencers on TikTok.



00:40 Andrea Gibson's Impactful Message

01:53 Balancing Life and Aging

04:27 Personal Reflections on Aging

04:56 Lip Fillers and Cosmetic Procedures

08:29 A Heartbreaking Story of Loss

15:37 Living Fully and Letting Go

18:26 Birthday Plans and Simple Joys

22:06 Great British Bakeoff Update

24:00 Swiss Roll Challenge

25:13 Frontier Airlines Experience

29:12 Bidding for Premium Seats

37:52 Wedding in Madison

39:37 TikTok and Influencer Insights

43:24 Concluding Remarks