The Secret History of Shoes & Why Pop Culture Matters for Women Over 50 with Rachelle Bergstein

by | Feb 26, 2025 | Living Ageless and Bold, Podcast

Rachelle Bergstein is a pop culture expert, author, and lifestyle writer whose work explores the intersection of fashion, culture, and history. She has been featured in The New York Times, The New York Post, NPR, and The Washington Post. Rachelle has written three books: Women from the Ankle Down: The Story of Shoes and How They Define Us, Brilliance and Fire: A Biography of Diamonds, and The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood for All of Us.

 

In this episode, Rachelle sits down with Christina to discuss the cultural impact of Judy Blume, the fascinating history of women’s shoes, and the marketing campaign that made diamonds a symbol of love. Rachelle shares insights into the evolution of fashion, the power of pop culture, and how menopause is finally getting the media attention it deserves. Whether you love history, style, or nostalgia, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the trends that shape our lives.

 

Find more from Rachelle here:

Website: https://www.rachellebergstein.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelle-bergstein

Forbes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelle-bergstein

Books and Literature: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00ABONLVA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellewb/ 

 

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