Too Young To Be Old with Diane Gilman, The Queen of Jeans

🎙️ The 80-40 Factor: Aging Without Apology—Living Life on Your Terms

Hosts: Diane Gilman & Nyna Gilpin

This episode dives straight into what really matters as life moves forward: boldly defining your legacy, resisting society’s expectations, and using every year to become more YOU. Diane reflects on her recent MSN and USA Today honors, opens up about saying goodbye to the dating game, and candidly explains why productivity—not convention—is her drive at 80. Nyna adds her take on how life changes after breast cancer and why true happiness means rewriting your own rules, no matter the de...

🎙️ Fashion Thursdays: Wardrobe Review—All’s Fair, Kim Kardashian & the Power of Costume Critique

Host: Diane Gilman

Fashion is a story—and on this week’s Fashion Thursdays, Diane Gilman turns a critical eye to the star-studded wardrobe choices in Hulu’s new legal drama, All’s Fair. Diane reviews the costumes that are supposed to define Kim Kardashian’s character and dissect how wardrobe can lift, or deflate, an entire project. With wit and decades of insider fashion experience, she dives into how flashy styling fails to connect with the show’s plot, reveals why real female lawye...

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🎙️ Too Young To Be Old: The Real Meaning of Being “Self-Made”—Diane Gilman’s MSN Award & a New Era for Women

Host: Diane Gilman

What does it truly mean to be self-made? In this powerhouse episode, Diane Gilman celebrates her MSN honor as one of the top three self-made women of 2025—and opens up about the real, messy, rewarding climb behind the word. From “no’s” that nearly broke her spirit to her legacy as a jeans...

Fashion Thursdays: Closet Confidential — How to Revive Your Blazers & Rediscover Your Style

Host: Diane Gilman

Ever wondered how to make those “forever” blazers sing again? In this fashion-forward episode, Diane Gilman unlocks the secrets to remixing tired jackets and transforming “forgotten” closet staples into fresh, conversation-starting looks. From elegant tonal layering to ingenious dickey inserts, trendy leopard pairings, and power prints, this is your playbook to looking modern without constant shopping. Diane shares honest style experiments, textural tricks, and her favorite hero blazers—plus the story behind the Veronica Beard Dickey Blazer that changed her layering gam...

🎙️ Too Young To Be Old: AI, Aging & the Illusion of Perfection — Would You Date Your Digital Twin?

Host: Diane Gilman

In this provocative and wildly relevant episode, Diane Gilman dives into the surreal frontier of artificial intelligence — from AI boyfriends to robotic legends and digital doppelgängers. With sharp humor and personal honesty, Diane unpacks how technology is reshaping beauty, relationships, and self-perception. She shares an unfiltered experiment comparing her real, filtered, and AI-generated images, explores Suzanne Somers’ “robotic afterlife,” and questions what happens when avatars like Tilly Norwood feel more “real” than reality itself.

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🎙️ Too Young To Be Old: Super-Aging — How to Get Older Without Getting Old


Host: Diane Gilman


Guests: David Craven and Larry Wolf, authors of The New Old and Super-Aging

What if aging could mean thriving, not slowing down? In this inspiring and thought-provoking episode, Diane Gilman sits down with David Craven and Larry Wolf, two powerhouse marketers-turned-age advocates who coined the term super-agers. Together, they unpack how mindset, purpose, and daily habits redefine what growing older really looks like. With humor, research, and conviction, they explore why a positive attitude literally e...

🎙️ Fashion Thursdays: Farm to Face — Diane Gilman’s Skincare Deep Dive

Host: Diane Gilman

In this playful and revealing episode of Fashion Thursdays, Diane Gilman swaps denim for dewy skin as she explores the rise of “farm-to-face” beauty. From goat milk miracles to beef tallow creams and olive leaf serums, she uncovers what’s hype, what’s heavenly, and what’s better left in the kitchen. Through her signature wit and curiosity, Diane digs into clean formulations, influencer favorites, and small-batch skincare — all while telling stories that blur the line between fashion, farm, and fabulous.

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🎙️ Too Young To Be Old: Living With Purpose At 80 — Reinvention, Reflection & Resilience

 Host: Diane Gilman

In this candid and deeply personal episode, Diane Gilman, the Queen of Jeans turned unstoppable podcaster, opens up about what it really means to live with purpose after 80. With humor, reflection, and no filters, she dives into why aging isn’t about slowing down—it’s about evolving. From calling out ageism in New York’s elite dining scene to rediscovering health through intentional living, Diane shares how she turned milestones into motivation and challenges into chapters of growth.

🎙️ Fashion Thursdays: Gucci — Glamour, Scandal & the Art of Staying Bold

 Host: Diane Gilman

In this rich, story-driven episode, Diane Gilman explores the rise, fall, and fearless reinventions of Gucci — the brand that turned family chaos into global luxury. From mafia rumors and high-fashion murders to Tom Ford’s electric revival, Diane reveals the truth behind Italy’s most talked-about empire. She also opens up about her own Gucci obsession — her crossbody “dream keeper,” the scarves, the blazers — and why even at 80, she believes fashion is rebellion in style form.

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🎙️ Too Young To Be Old: Reinventing Retirement — Inside “The After Work” with Don Akchin

Host: Diane Gilman

Guest: Don Akchin, author of The After Work

What happens when you step out of the 9-to-5, but still have decades of purpose, creativity, and potential left? Diane sits down with Don Akchin to explore how “the after work” years—your post-career decades—can be the most alive, productive, and rewarding phase of your life. Together, they unravel the outdated myth of retirement and show how to transform this next chapter into growth, connection, and self-defined purpose.

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🎙️ Fashion Thursdays: Real Women, Real Trends — Fall/Winter 2025–26 You’ll Actually Wear

Host: Diane Gilman

Diane Gilman shares a timeless, ageless, and totally practical take on the newest Fall/Winter 2025–26 trends—what works, what doesn’t, and how women 50+ can make style feel exciting again without chasing fads or fashion gimmicks. From sculpted knits and touchable textures to monochrome chic and the eternal power of leopard print, this episode is everything fashion should be: smart, wearable, and confidence-building.

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Too Young to Be Old: How Breast Cancer Gave Me a New Life — Diane Gilman’s Survivor Story

Host: Diane Gilman

Diane gets raw, hopeful, and deeply personal as she shares how a diagnosis of stage 3 breast cancer didn’t just challenge her body—it transformed her entire being. In this special Breast Cancer Awareness Month episode, Diane recounts finding gratitude, humility, purpose, and true resilience even when hope seemed distant. Her story is a living roadmap for anyone seeking light and meaning after the unthinkable happens.

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🎙️ Fashion Thursdays with Diane: The 1970s — Studio 54, Power Decade & Fashion Legends

Host: Diane Gilman, The Queen of Jeans

Diane takes you inside the real Manhattan of the 1970s, from legendary nights at Studio 54 and wild run-ins with Halston and Bianca Jagger, to the youthful optimism, freedom, and iconic music, movies, and style that shaped a generation. Explore how the 1970s exploded with fashion and creativity—the birth of mass production, power tailoring, designer denim, and the unrestrained nightclub glam that still influences runways (and wardrobes) today.

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🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: The AI Comparison Trap — Perfection, Fantasy & Aging in a Filtered World

Host: Diane Gilman

Diane breaks down the new reality of aging in a world saturated with AI-generated images, perfect filters, and “fantasy” bodies. Is it inspiring, toxic, or just impossible to ignore? From red carpet deepfakes to fashion industry faux models, she gets honest about the emotional cost, the rise of synthetic “ageless” beauty, and how older women can defend their self-worth and style—even when every scroll feels like an invitation to shame.

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🎙️ Closet Confidential: Diane’s Luxe Closet — Drama Dressing, Hero Pieces & The Joy of Fashion at 80

Host: Diane Gilman

In this unapologetically glamour-packed episode, Diane flings open the doors to her “fashion lux closet”—sharing the thrill of fall shopping, her favorite statement pieces, and exactly how she gets dressed to feel fierce at 80. From calfskin leopard coats to argyle cashmere and iconic handbags, Diane proves age is no barrier to loving, collecting, and flaunting the best in fashion. Get ready for honesty, inspiration, and zero guilt over splurging on style that lasts forever.

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🎙️ Too Young To Be Old: The Real Secret to Boosting Metabolism After 50 (Without Drugs)

Host: Diane Gilman | Guest: Dr. Jessica Heymeyer

Why does metabolism crash after 50—and what actually works to turn it around? Diane welcomes data-driven natural medicine practitioner Dr. Jessica Heymeyer, who unpacks the real, testable causes of chronic inflammation and slow metabolism in women. Together they bust food myths, share practical anti-inflammatory swaps, and give you the exact numbers to ask for at your next blood test—plus, the most powerful daily habits for reclaiming energy and strength at any age.

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🎙️ Fashion Thursdays: Head-to-Toe Color vs. Royal Style — Monochrome Moves, Melania Misses, & Leopard Love

Host: Diane Gilman

Diane spills the secrets to achieving fall’s sophisticated “head-to-toe” monochrome look—without breaking the bank. She dives into the hottest neutrals, why animal prints are timeless, and what’s worth investing in now. Plus, her unfiltered take on Melania Trump’s UK state visit looks vs. the effortless triumphs of Princess Kate, and the genius paint-chip shopping hack that will change the way you find perfect color-matched pieces for your closet.

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🎙️ Too Young To Be Old: Today Is the Youngest Day of Your Life

Host: Diane Gilman

Diane Gilman returns with a deeply personal follow-up to her viral “80 is the new 80” birthday podcast. In this milestone episode, Diane shares the wisdom (and humor) earned from eight decades of living, her fierce intentionality about aging, and how embracing change—inside and out—reignited her sense of purpose, creativity, and self-worth.

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🎙️ Fashion Thursdays: Emmy Red Carpet vs. Venice Film Festival — Hits, Misses & Why Europe Wins

Host: Diane Gilman, The Queen of Jeans

This week Diane delivers an unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply informed post-mortem on the hits, misses, and “what were they thinking?” moments from the 2025 Emmy Awards red carpet, then elevates the game with a tour through the spectacular, sophisticated fashion triumphs of the Venice Film Festival. She covers it all: questionable silhouettes, the black dress epidemic, red’s surprisingly flattering run, and what makes a gown great for the world stage.<...

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: The Real Story Behind Today’s Facelifts — With Dr. Vila

Host: Diane Gilman

Special Guest: Dr. Vila, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon (Portland, OR)

What REALLY goes into a “refreshed” celebrity face? Diane sits down with Dr. Vila, a leading plastic surgeon, to uncover the truths behind Kris Jenner’s viral facelift, what endoscopic and deep plane facelifts really mean, and why results—and recovery—are better than ever for women of all ages. Learn the latest about laser resurfacing, hand rejuvenation, realistic expectations (filters vs. reality...

🎙️ Fashion Thursdays: The Armani Legacy — How One Suit Changed Everything

Host: Diane Gilman, Queen of Jeans

This week, Diane pays tribute to the legendary Giorgio Armani, reflecting on his passing and the seismic impact of his tailored power suit on generations of women and the global fashion industry. Discover how Armani’s revolution shaped Diane’s own career, how Jones New York brought Armani inspiration to the masses, and why mastering the art of tailoring—and a little fashion bravery—can still transform a woman’s closet and confidence.

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🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: The New Old & Your Third Act — With Erika Andersen

Host: Diane Gilman

Special Guest: Erika Andersen, Author of "The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life"

What does it mean to truly own your third act and embrace “the new old”? Diane Gilman and Erika Andersen have a candid, empowering conversation about self-determination, legacy, mindset, and rewriting the narrative of aging. Erika shares liberating truths and research-backed strategies for reimagining retirement, living with greater joy and gratitude, and continuing to dream boldly at any age...

🎙️ Fashion Thursdays with Diane: The Decade of Accessories — Elevate Basics Effortlessly

Host: Diane Gilman, The Queen of Jeans

Diane Gilman shares her insider secrets on how accessories can transform your basic wardrobe pieces into stunning, unique fashion statements with minimal effort. From her iconic Birkin bag and Fairchild Baldwin resin necklaces to metallic handbags and statement scarves, Diane reveals how she builds stylish outfits around key pieces that match in tone and texture.

With a wardrobe full of denim essentials, pops of bold color like Barbie pink and butter yellow, and layered costume jewelry...

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: Chronic Pain Is NOT Inevitable — Real Solutions with Lee Brandon

Guest: Lee Brandon, Functional Medicine Practitioner & Chronic Pain Expert

Is pain “just part of aging”? Not so fast. In this transformative episode, Diane Gilman sits down with renowned practitioner Lee Brandon to erase the myth that joint pain, inflammation, and arthritis must be accepted as we grow older. Discover how to address root causes—structural, nutritional, neurological—and hear inspiring stories and actionable strategies.

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🎙️ Fashion Thursdays with Diane: Louis Vuitton Beauty — Luxury for Who?

In this episode, Diane Gilman asks hard questions about Louis Vuitton’s new luxury beauty line: 55 refillable lipsticks ($160), $250 eyeshadow quads, all designed by legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath and industrial designer Konstantin Grcic. Can a $200 lipstick or a $350 breakfast at LV Café really speak to modern women? Diane explores the “emperor’s new clothes” effect, stealth wealth trends, and why mainstream buyers may pass in favor of affordable, high-performing brands like e.l.f.

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🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: How to Build Durability & Live Longer — The Science of Real Longevity

Guest: Mark Kovacs, Human Performance & Longevity Expert

Is “aging gracefully” even possible for real people — or just a myth? Diane Gilman sits down with leading human performance expert Mark Kovacs to unpack the science of nutrition, strength, sleep, and PURPOSE in living longer, healthier, and happier. Learn why real longevity is about durability, not impossible routines, and which breakthrough ideas (including genetic testing, personalized nutrition, and power training for every decade) matter most.

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🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: Fall Fashion Transition – The Colors, The Textures, The Statement Pieces

As summer fades and the shadows grow longer, Diane Gilman is here to break down what really matters when it comes to transitional fall fashion. Think chestnut, pumpkin, cranberry, deep moss green, espresso, and trench coat beige—earthy, saturated colors rooted in nature and meant to be layered.

From chunky artisanal jewelry and boho hero handbags to faux leather bombers, suede boots, block prints, and animal print accents, Diane reveals how to pair simplicity in silhouette with bold, rich color. This epis...

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: 80 is the New 80

Diane Gilman is celebrating her 80th birthday — and she’s not holding back. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Diane reflects on what it means to grow older without growing old in spirit. She shares lessons learned from surviving stage 3 breast cancer, the importance of gratitude and forgiveness, and why turning 80 is not the end, but a brand new chapter.

From life’s wake‑up calls to reinventing herself again and again, Diane proves that aging is not about fading away — it is about shining brighter, living with pur...

This week’s Fashion Thursday is all about makeup that actually works - and doesn’t break the bank - for real women over 45, 50, and beyond. Diane Gilman chats with social media favorite Dawn Pfingsten, who has built a loyal following by testing new products, finding affordable dupes, and showing women how to look their best without splurging on luxury beauty. If you’re tired of makeup ads featuring 18‑year‑olds and wondering where you fit in, this episode is full of practical tips, honest reviews, and recommendations created with mature skin in mind.

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🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: How to Take Back Your Body, Energy & Confidence After 40

Feeling like your body’s turned on you? This week I’m joined by Erika Shannon, a fitness pro with nearly 20 years’ experience and a passion for helping women navigate life’s biggest transitions — especially perimenopause and menopause. She’s worked with top brands like Equinox, Reebok, SoulCycle, and Beachbody, and now coaches women to feel strong, confident, and in control at any age.

We talk simple, effective ways to move and eat that work for an evolving body — from wall Pilates and chair y...

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: Designing for Legends—My Fashion Fails and Crazy Encounters With Elvis, Christie Brinkley, and More

Go behind the scenes of the wild world of celebrity fashion! Diane Gilman spills the real, untold stories of designing for icons—what REALLY happens when you get the chance of a lifetime… and what goes down when fame, diva demands, and showbiz contracts crash your dream. From Priscilla Presley ghosting Elvis inspiration to Christie Brinkley’s no-show surprise, plus Iris Sappho’s “more is more” magic and a scandalous hair search with Wendy Williams, this episode pulls no punches ab...

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: Mastering Menopause with Science and Style

Dive deep into menopause myths, hormone truths, and wellness wisdom as Diane Gilman chats with Dr. Christine Boev, PhD, a leading researcher in women's health.

Explore how hormone replacement, nutrition, and inflammation management can boost vitality, mood, and body confidence—even at 80 and beyond. This episode breaks down the science and shares inspiring stories to empower your best years yet.

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🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: Dressing Rock Legends. My Wild Ride From Janis Joplin to Cher, Rolling Stones, and Beyond

Ever wondered what it was really like behind the velvet ropes of rock’s wildest years? Diane Gilman—once Hollywood’s sought-after designer for music royalty—pulls back the curtain on a lost era of music, fashion, and pure outrageousness. From late-night denim handoffs to Janis Joplin, Cher clearing out her store in a white Rolls, to all-access passes with Jefferson Airplane, Rod Stewart, and Deep Purple, Diane’s personal stories capture the untamed spirit of the 60s and 70s—plus...

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: Finding Love After 50. The Real Truth About Dating, Trust, and Second Chances

Think dating is only for the young or those without a cane? Think again. In this candid and empowering episode, Diane Gilman sits down with legendary matchmaker Sandy Sternbach to uncover the surprising realities of dating at any age. From online vetting secrets and overcoming distrust after divorce, to why men are actually seeking older women more than ever, this episode shatters myths and offers a roadmap to meaningful connections—no matter your age, health, or hair color.

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🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: Anna Wintour Exposed. The Ice Queen, the Supermodels, and the Money Machine Behind Vogue

Was Anna Wintour fashion’s biggest genius or its fiercest tyrant? In this pull-no-punches episode, Diane Gilman takes you inside the career, controversies, and contradictions of Anna Wintour. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories the glossies never dared print, from chilling dinner parties and queenmaking supermodel powerplays to Vogue’s era-defining covers and fashion feuds that shook the industry. Diane reveals what really happened at those elite New York dinner tables, why Anna’s bob and sunglasses were more than just a look...

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: Eating, Aging & the Truth About Menopause: Why You’re Not to Blame for Your Changing Body

What if your struggles with weight, eating habits, and body image in midlife have deeper roots than you think? Diane Gilman sits down with renowned eating disorder dietitian Jessica Setnick for a revelatory, compassionate look at how grief, trauma, menopause, and intergenerational messages all shape our bodies and our eating behaviors. From emotional eating to the unexpected science behind “menopause weight,” discover why true health goes way beyond calories-plus practical steps to reclaim confidence and self-care at any age...

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: My 13-Minute Makeover—Real Makeup, Real Talk, Real Confidence at 80

What does beauty really look like in your 70s and 80s? Legendary style icon Diane Gilman goes bare-faced and gets candid about aging, makeup hacks, and the reality of showing up—on camera and in life—at nearly 80. Watch her transform live with just a dozen products in 13 minutes, sharing the honest, practical secrets that work for real women, not just celebrities. From coping with hair loss after breast cancer to the art of the perfect brow and the myths of fillers and “miracl...

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: The Hydrogen Water Revolution—Aging, Inflammation, and the Science You’re Missing

What if the secret to feeling younger, sleeping better, and reducing pain was as simple as changing your water? Diane Gilman dives into the world of hydrogen water with inventor Paul Barattiero, uncovering the science, the skepticism, and the personal transformations that have everyone talking. From anti-aging miracles and inflammation relief to the pitfalls of wellness fads and the truth about “miracle” products, Diane pulls back the curtain on what really works—and what’s just hype. Is hydrogen water the wellness brea...

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: The Real Truth About Botox, Fillers & Aging Beautifully—What Really Works (and What Doesn’t) at 80

How much would you pay to look 20 years younger? What does it really take to maintain confidence, authenticity, and self-acceptance while the world—and the camera—judges every wrinkle? In this candid, no-holds-barred episode, Diane Gilman takes you inside her personal journey with Botox, fillers, lasers, and the endless search for the “fountain of youth.” From the pain and payoff of injectables to the hype around miracle creams, and the power of embracing your age like Helen Mirren, Dia...

🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: 60 Is a Good Start—Purpose, Longevity & Reinventing Life After 60

What does it really mean to find your purpose and bloom in the second half of life? In this inspiring episode, Diane Gilman welcomes Alison McCune, traditional naturopath and author of 60 Is a Good Start, for a candid conversation about aging, reinvention, and the power of intentional living. From the “60 Day Dare” to daily routines, protein struggles to community building, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and actionable advice for women redefining what’s possible after 60.

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