Dealing with the ‘Umpys’ | Barbara Hannah Grufferman

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Last Updated on April 3, 2025

Barbara Hannah Grufferman is a champion for women over 50 and a powerful advocate for positive aging. The best-selling author admits that she, too, has struggled with her self-image, particularly after turning 50. She explains how she learned to deal with what she calls the “umpys” — grumpy, lumpy and frumpy — and found a new mindset for moving forward with confidence.

Watch her full presentation on loving your age at Growing Bolder’s “Launchpad to What’s Next! LIVE” here.

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