Zestful Aging: Recent Episodes
Nicole Christina
How can we age with zest, courage and vibrance? How can we tackle the challenges of aging--including ageism-- with awareness and skill? Nicole Christina, a psychotherapist of more than 30 years, interviews culture changers from all over the world and of every persuasion–including Python hunters in the Everglades and Hospice workers at San Quentin Penitentiary. Her topics have a humanitarian theme and are typically off of the mainstream. An expert interviewer and author of "Not Just Chatting: How to Become a Master Podcast Interviewer" Nicole’s conversations are deep and heartfelt. In these conversations, the challenges of aging are not sugar coated. Bodies age. We're not as fast or agile as we once were. 60, it turns out, is not the new 40. Acceptance is the key, although it's easier said than done. Our goal, then, is to navigate the losses of aging as well as to highlight the gifts. Many people report being happier when they reach 50 and are delighted by the freedoms they experience. They may have more time to themselves, and the new ability to discover what makes them truly happy. Many women are traveling solo and finding joy in their new friendships. It's a time to be curious and adventurous while our body still is in good working condition. It's not always easy, though. Trying new things can be scary. Nicole's guests are not super heroes. They are people who have found their own ways of meeting the challenges of aging yet still delighting in the life they have left. The Show brings optimism to the experience of aging in spite of the realities of expectable losses.
I've been following this week's guest on Facebook for many years. Her posts about emotional health and recovery from trauma are always wise and resonant. So when I discovered that she'd just released a book about her experiences as a trauma survivor, I knew I wanted to have her on the show.
Shavaun Scott is a psychotherapist specializing in healing trauma. Her acclaimed book, "Nightbird", submerges us into the hell of her discovering that her husband has taken his life after she asked for a divorce. Revenge suicide was not a concept I was familiar with.
Nightbird tells the story of Shavaun's life and her family's intergenerational trauma. She describes an upbringing which was overshadowed by religious extremism and emotional abuse, and ultimately her healing. It's raw and intense, as one might expect, from an expert in trauma and resilience. Find out more: https://www.shavaunscott.com/
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After a long and successful career in the corporate world, today's guest took the leap to fulfill her dream of being a filmmaker. You may remember our conversation years ago when she created "Beyond Sixty". Since then she's created "Climbing into Life", a film about the oldest woman to scale El Capitan (she is the mom of famous climber Alex Honnold). Now Melissa is back with a new project–documententing the work of the Montgomery County Domestic Violence Center in PA. What was supposed to be a short promotional video for the Center's 50th anniversary turned into a full length documentary film. To find out more about the Center and Melissa's documentary work: https://wcmontco.org/ and https://melissadavey.com/
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I don't know about you, but I haven't thought about my eye health that much over the years. I've been pretty lucky that I haven't had many concerns. I have begun wearing eye protection for pickleball when I learned that you can suffer from a detached retina. But it turns out, eye health is the most overlooked pillar in wellness. Did you know it directly affects energy, focus, sleep, and even mood?
And with the way we use screens today, phones, laptops, tablets, all day long our eyes are taking the hit. Eye strain is something we can't afford to ignore.
My guest this week is Dr. Pam Theriot, TEDx speaker and nationally recognized dry-eye specialist. She is going to give us simple vision habits that can improve performance and long-term health. More at https://www.pamtheriot.com/ .
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Some of us don't mind admitting that we're a little afraid of death. This week's guest says she thinks about her death 20-30 times a day. A psychologist and memoirist who has been on Zestful Aging before, Liz Scott's new book "You're Going to Die But I'm Not!" delves into all things death. Liz describes this latest book as her journey from near-terror of her mortality to near-acceptance. https://www.lizscottwriter.com .
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When is the last time you had a belly laugh? Most of us haven't had a good laugh in recent memory. Our guest this week is Yvonne Conte who is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author, and corporate culture expert who has spent more than 30 years studying the power of humor, laughter, and joy in the workplace. A tough childhood showed her that humor can reach people who seem unreachable. A former award-winning sales executive, she now helps Fortune 500 companies and leading organizations including Merck, Xerox, Time Warner, and AT&T build positive, high-performing cultures where people thrive. Find out more about Yvonne's offerings: Yvonne-Conte.com .
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My guest today is podcast royalty. She is a Podcasting Hall of Famer, Corporate Speaker & Comic and the Co-Founder of She Podcasts which started as a Facebook group and is now the largest podcast platform in the world. She's been Featured in Forbes & Entrepreneur as a visionary for women and non-binary people in the podcasting world.
I met Jessica Kupferman at PODFEST–a big podcasters convention in Florida a couple of years ago. I was attending one of her sessions and I was struck by her honesty about the challenges she was still experiencing years after her daughter's fatal overdose. As a therapist I'm always thinking about how we survive the unthinkable. What are the qualities that keep some of us persevering while others can't? The combination of her enormous drive and success and her ability to endure the unthinkable made me want to talk more in depth. Jessica reflects on what got her through her daughter's death and how her successful Substack gives her an opportunity to bring humor to any situation. Find out more at JessicaKupferman.com.
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You've likely spent your life caring for others and building a career, and you've done it well. But life is marching on. When is it your turn? As a psychotherapist I hear this a lot. We have been serving others for so long we don't even know what brings us joy.
My guest this week is Dr. Minette Riordan and she is a powerhouse creative queen. In her earlier life she was an academic and businesswoman, but she knew deep down she was an artist. Now she shares all kinds of artful classes to help us create a life that's juicy with exploration and aliveness. And she's knowledgeable about the science that demonstrates making things enhances our aging. Find out more about her and her offerings at MinetteRiordan.com.
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You may have noticed that getting older isn't exactly celebrated in our culture, especially if you are a woman. Because our worth is still determined by our physical appearance, aging often leads to feelings of invisibility or even worthlessness. It can be a very difficult transition, especially for those who have received attention for their looks. We all are aware that these fears of being discarded are exploited by companies selling us everything from wrinkle cream to ridding ourselves of our menopause middle. We're so used to being told that aging is problematic that we don't even notice anymore.
Deb Benfield calls out the toxic messages of anti-aging and diet culture. Her new book "Unapologetic Aging" challenges the idea that our bodies are projects to be constantly improving. She wants us to stop fighting with our bodies so we can make room for vitality. These are radical concepts so get ready to be challenged with this lively conversation. Find out more here: https://www.debrabenfield.com/
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Who else has caught the pickleball bug? A veteran tennis player, it took me some time but now I am also smitten. Our guest stumbled upon the game after retiring from firefighting and then caregiving for both her sister and her mother. Grief and loss were softened by belonging to a new community. In addition to playing frequently she became curious about pickleball's meteoric rise, its history and the appeal of the game. Why do millions love the game? Clare Frank decided to go on a year long quest to immerse herself in the game and culture of the game. The result is her new memoir "Just One More Game: A Pickleball Quest". Find out more at https://www.clarefrank.net/
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If you've followed "Zestful Aging Podcast" you know I love nature and appreciate its healing powers. And we all seem to be needing a way to find some peace these days. This week's guest is Matthew Kessi, author of "The Wild Cure". Matthew is a writer and nature-based mentor who helps people rediscover calm, clarity, and direction by reconnecting with the natural world. After years in corporate airline leadership and global travel, Matthew realized some of life's best guidance wasn't happening in boardrooms — it was happening out on the trail. I call his work "forest bathing on steroids." Find out more about Matthew and his offerings at Kessiworld.com.
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One of the joys of being a podcaster is that you can listen to a conversation about caregiving on NPR, look up the guest and invite them to guest on your show. I was thrilled when today's guest accepted my invitation.
Our guest is Kat McGowan a journalist focused on caregiving. She's had first hand knowledge of the experience, having cared for both her sister in law and then her parents. She discovered that 26 million American caregivers who look after friends and family are effectively the nation's largest healthcare workforce. But they're overlooked in social policy and ignored by the media.
Kat's goal is to help people recognize caregiving for what it is: "An essential social service, a form of medicine, a love story, a burden, an honor, a privilege—and, for many of us, a chapter of life." Find out more about her at katmcgowan.com .
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Our guest this week couldn't be more timely. With all of the strife and fear around us many are looking for some way to find comfort. Maryann Roefaro straddles the worlds of science, medicine and spirituality. In her new book "Transitions of Hope", She shares powerful insights from her decades as a healthcare leader, caregiver, and spiritual guide to show how we can replace fear with love and face life's transitions with courage and peace. Check out her new podcast Transitions of Hope: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transitions-of-hope/id1862814649
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Sky Bergman an accomplished, award-winning photographer and filmmaker. She has been particularly interested in the positive effects of intergenerational relationships having enjoyed a loving relationship with her grandmother.
Sky's newest film is about the Japanese American experience and how a particular food has provided emotional sustenance through internment. Mochi-tsuki has long united Japanese Americans, from the hardships of World War II incarceration to modern-day celebrations. Once a symbol of resilience in incarceration camps, this tradition continues to bring generations together, preserving culture and community. Find out more about Sky: https://skybergmanproductions.com/
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How delightful is this? We're in the beautiful kitchen of my next guest, because we're having a little sourdough baking lesson. I love spreading the fun of sourdough making.Those organisms are alive and well.
Kathy Okoniewski has been involved in U.S. ski racing and training for 45 years. She's been a competitor and developed programming for ski racing youth. After a long career in sports, Kathy has shifted her focus to becoming an energy medicine practitioner. Her focus is helping people–whether athletes or general public to discover their full energetic potential.
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Sue Willoughby is a life coach with a real twist. Raised by a single alcoholic parent, Sue came out at 17, hit some serious lows, and still built a life full of grit, growth, and reinvention—from corporate trainer to standup comic, real estate investor, and private pilot. As a coach, Sue partners with horses to help her clients through their difficulties. She talks about why horses are uniquely gifted to work with people who are struggling emotionally. Find out about her facility, her team and all of their offerings: https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/
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Our guest today was on the panel of experts at WCNY's event, which showcased Bradley Cooper's film "Caregiving". Gwen Crossett is an R.N. and runs a concierge, boutique-style caregiver agency, assisting caregivers and their loved ones in navigating the challenges of elder care and progressing diseases. Today we're going to focus on two less talked about topics: seniors and scams and how to choose a caregiver for your loved ones. Gwen gives us advice and helps with the confusion when hiring caregivers for your loved ones. Find out more: https://www.constantcare247.com.
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Sometimes we accidentally come across something that changes our lives. You've heard me talk about the local creative hub I attend monthly and how sweet it is. Not long ago my friend Laraine brought in a sample of neurographic art. I thought to myself, "that is strange looking. And ugly." I'm more of a botanical zen doodler kind of gal. Then I saw something online that intrigued me–a free webinar that taught something called "neurographic art" and the science behind it. They talked about rewiring your brain with these strange looking drawings. I was intrigued so I took the free class. I've been a psychotherapist for 35 years and this technique helped me access beliefs that I was aware of but didn't understand that they were still driving the bus. At this point, My friends are probably tired of hearing me talk about it. I ordered an electric pencil sharpener because my colored pencils are getting dull.
Ann Ferguson talks about this fun and cutting edge technique to address the beliefs that are causing problems in our lives. She is one of only a handful of Certified Neurographica Specialists in the United States. Find out more about neurographics here: Mindfulline.com.
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Do you know what an ocularist is? Neither did I until I went to a talk by today's guest, author Dan Roche. I never would have known about Dan or his book about glass eyes unless I was friends with the illustrator of his new book: "Eyes By Hand". And it is fascinating.
In this episode, we learn about the obscure world of glass eye making and talk about the psychological and emotional healing that such service brings to someone who has suffered the very visible trauma of eye loss. Check out his fascinating book here: EyesByHand.com.
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When Eleanor Hamby and Dr. Sandra Hazelip met more than 25 years ago, after becoming empty nesters and then widows, it was best friends at first sight. They never could've imagined that their relationship would propel them, in their eighties, through an around the globe adventure, or that they would go viral online and inspire people young and old across cultures. They have been known on social media as "the traveling nanas". Their new book, "HERE WE GO" expands on the joyous message of hope that launched them into the spotlight. Find out more about this zesty friendship: https://aroundtheworldat80.com
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Amanda Conta Steencken is a classically trained musician and neuroanatomist originally from Argentina who has a fascinating story about her journey into health and wellness education. Amanda was training in classical piano when she began having problems with her hands. Her health problems became too severe for her to continue in her music training. Taking a big career turn, she focused on spinal cord injury and stem cells before she found her calling in teaching. Frustrated by the western medicine philosophy of looking at the body as sick, she discovered the power of Traditional Naturopathy. Now she promotes simple ways to help our bodies heal themselves. Find out more about Amanda and the world of naturopathy: horaioswellness.com
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Psychotherapist and author Julie Ohana combines two of my loves–psychotherapy and cooking. In fact I just pulled 2 sourdough boules out of the oven. Who bakes in summer? I do!
Cooking has been a passion of Julie's since childhood. It started while baking family recipes with her grandmother, working as a prep cook while in high school and as the kitchen manager at her summer camp. As she developed a passion for cooking, Julie discovered a second love-helping people through therapy. She's talked about her treatment approach in all of the major news outlets, including the "New York Times'. And she has a brand new book out "Cooking Your Way to a Calm Mind" a guide to cook your way to less anxiety, more confidence, and a happier life-whether you are comfortable in the kitchen or a nervous newbie-from a licensed social worker and expert in culinary therapy. Find out more at https://www.culinaryarttherapy.com/
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Who else is confused about the use of cannabis, or pot, as we used to call it? And what’s with all of the dispensaries opening up? Does cannabis have a place in a healthy lifestyle? Today we’re going to speak with Dr. Dana Lillestol, a retired nurse practitioner whose passion is educating the modern elder on using cannabis to help with age related health concerns. Find out more at Lifeischill.com.
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Part executive director, part death doula, Karisha Solomon has been helping people live—and die—with purpose. With over two decades of experience, Karisha’s journey has taken her from candy-striper to nursing aide, caregiver coordinator, nursing home administrator-in-training, adjunct professor, nonprofit executive director—and now, certified death doula, gerontologist/ entrepreneur.
Karisha is on a mission to take the fear out of dying so people can live more fully now. She blends spirituality and strategy into everything she offers. Our conversation is in conjunction with the screening of “Caregiving”, the documentary created with executive producer Bradley Cooper highlighting the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America. Find out more about Karisha at KarishaSolomon.com.
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I had the honor of speaking with Mary Homer of Oneida Nation's Wolf Clan in Upstate NY. Mary spent 10 years dreaming of designing clothes. She wants her clothes to express “class, not trash.” She loves working with velvet, although it’s a difficult fabric
As a fourth-generation bead worker, she began showcasing her beadingwolves brand at local Native craft shows, selling earrings, necklaces, bows and more. Soon the small business shifted into a fashion brand, Homer Couture. Today, she's the first and only Indigenous fashion designer to show collections during Syracuse Fashion Week. She’s also involved in the advocacy group Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and dedicates one of her creations to the group each show.
Mary will debut her next line at New York Fashion Week this fall and will be the first indigenous person to do so. Her dream is to design for the met gala. Follow Mary at: BeadingWolves.com.
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Today’s episode is with Meg Tobin, a Mental Health Counselor and the owner of Breathing Space Psychotherapy. Meg is an expert in mind body approaches to help regulate the nervous system. She uses EFT (Tapping), Brainspotting, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, and several somatic techniques to cut through the defenses we use to protect ourselves, but ultimately keep us stuck in the same old patterns. Lately she’s been taking groups on international retreats for more intense healing and adventure. I met Meg about three years ago and was inspired by her dedication to helping people feel better and use tools that are often outside the traditional therapy box. Find out more about Meg here: https://breathingspacepsychotherapy.com/
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This episode features a long time friend I met while dog walking. He definitely looked out of place in the Syracuse winter, with his shiny new cross country ski equipment, fancy tech coat and dog who looked a bit like Al Capone. My dog walking companion and I speculated that he was enrolled in the federal witness protection program and his dog, Nate, was his cell dog.
It turned out that wasn't the case. Jeff had been a popular and award-winning humor columnist in Southern California and suburban Boston. Soon he was at it again in Syracuse, addressing topics from family life to local politics. One of my favorite pieces was when he sampled local gas station pizza and judged them from best to worst. Kramer also established himself as a writer and producer of comedic plays, including one inspired by his botched vasectomy.
Now, at 63, he can add to his credits multiple replacement joints and other internal hardware. Plus he's a first-time novelist.
“Mud Season” -- which Jeff humbly calls the funniest book of the decade -- was released March of ‘25. Today we’re going to find out what it takes to write a book in the third act, and how art imitates life. Find out more about Jeff at https://jeffmkramer.com.
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One of the many joys of being a podcaster is that whenever I run across a zestful ager, which is often, I can invite them on the Show. It’s a great way to meet people that look interesting. Recently I was at an Earth Day celebration and I noticed a group of unmistakably zestful agers. I just knew I wanted to introduce myself and get to know them. They had that dynamic, postmenopausal energy.
Today’s guest has spent her life promoting environmental stewardship. Mary Bartlett is part of a local organization called United Climate Action Network (UCAN) which is all about building community around environmental advocacy. I love this group because it’s not a formal non profit. It’s a group of concerned citizens who have organized to address some of these pressing issues. And if they can do it, you might be inspired to do this in your community. This is true grass roots action. Check them out: https://unitedclimateaction.org/
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What if you had a major life transition in middle age, decided to sell your worldly belongings and buy a RV and travel around the country solo? Would you be that brave? I don’t know if I would. I had the opportunity to speak with full time RVer, Kathy Macdonald, on the Nelson swamp trail, just having been introduced by our mutual friend, Sue Parker. You may remember Sue, the hot shot firefighter who did a similar thing. And here’s a tidbit I love…how did Sue and Kathy meet? Sue reached out when she saw that Kathy and she both had the same obscure trailer brand! That’s the secret. Reaching out, making connections, even if it’s a bit of a leap.
Kathy is a force of nature behind the wheel of her massive F-150, towing her 25-foot travel trailer through the wild landscapes of the American West. She is also a long time journaler. It’s part of her morning ritual and she credits the book “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron for showing her the power of journaling. Find out more about Kathy’s adventures here: https://www.facebook.com/Kathy.Macdonald17
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You may have noticed that the caregiving crisis is finally receiving its due.
Our conversation today is part of promoting the film “Caregiving”, the documentary created with executive producer Bradley Cooper highlighting the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America. Caregiving will premiere Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9 p.m ET on PBS (check local listings), and on the PBS YouTube Channel. “Caregiving” will be available to stream on PBS.org and the PBS App beginning Tuesday, It’s narrated by Award-winning actress Uzo Aduba (you will remember her from “Orange is the New Black”) who is bringing her own experience as a caregiver for her mother to the project.
Our conversation is with expert in caregiving, Sheila Ohstrom. Once a boss in petroleum, pharmaceuticals, and telecom, Sheila decided it was time to upgrade her portfolio—from high stakes to high heart. Find out more about Sheila’s offerings https://www.livingwithdementiacny.org/
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Today’s episode is about resilience and courage. What it is, why it’s important, and how we can create more courage in our own lives. I don’t know about you, but in this phase of life I don’t want to miss any opportunities because of fear.
Sue Parker is the co-founder of the Creative Hub in Cazenovia NY. She loves bringing women together to craft, share and be in community. It’s the most fun Sunday of the month. But what I have discovered is that Sue is a true adventurer, although she’s pretty modest about it. She has had an adventurous spirit from the beginning–she was one of the first woman hot shot fire fighters in Oregon!
Sue spent her career working to make healthy food accessible to everyone before online food ordering was a thing, she was involved in creating the first online farmers market through the Cornell Cooperative Extension. Eventually she settled down and raised her three children in a quiet upstate NY town. Then tragedy struck. Her 17 year old daughter died unexpectedly, and Sue was left to process that loss as she was parenting her other two children. She took this opportunity to make some big changes even though they were terrifying.
Today we’re going to learn about what it takes to be resilient through unspeakable loss, and how we can create more courage in our lives. You can find Sue on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sue.parker.749519
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Did you know that the majority of older adults with mental health concerns do not get the mental health care they need, resulting in worse medical problems, higher health care costs, family strain, and needless suffering. Loneliness, depression and addiction are just some of the challenges older people may face.
Dr. Regina Koepp is a gerontologist and aging expert with a wealth of information about everything related to mental health and aging. This is a new topic and is coming more into play as the world's population is aging. Questions might include "How do I support my parent who is a caregiver?"; and "What do I do when I suspect cognitive decline?" Dr. Koepp has developed trainings and support resources through her institute, The Center for Mental Health and Aging. Find out more here: https://www.mentalhealthandaging.com/ .
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Laurie Gerber is an expert in the field of life and relationship coaching with over 20 years of experience coaching thousands of individuals and couples. She has a unique focus–on the mental and physical problems associated with lying. She calls it “personal pollution”. All of us do it. Examples include shopping more than we admit, drinking more than we say we did, sending our kids money and not telling our partner. She suggests we try a “secret free diet” and points to the research looking at ways even little lies have deleterious effects on our mental and physical health. Find out more at LaurieGerber.com.
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Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN was named the Humanitarian Ambassador for “Oprah Magazine” for her work to bring peace and comfort to those facing the end of life around the world. Her life's mission is to increase access to high quality end of life education and care for patients and families She has firsthand experience as a hospice and oncology nurse and palliative care professional at the bedsides of more than 1,000 end of life patients. Today we’re going to talk about what makes a good death. Find out more at Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN at https://doulagivers.com/ and her new book: https://thegooddeathbook.com/
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It’s no secret that we’re in the middle of an anxiety epidemic. Many factors are contributing to this–but one thing is for sure….people are feeling unmoored. As a psychotherapist I’ve learned various tools and techniques to manage anxiety and I’ve been using them over the years. Then I stumbled on a tool that really helps and it’s simple and fun to use. I’m talking about the Camigo. It’s a little monitor that helps us breathe in the way that helps our nervous systems get out of fight or flight. I find it especially effective before bedtime for sleep.
Adi Wallach is the inventor of Calmigo. She has her own story of anxiety and is going to help us understand how we can better manage our anxiety without drugs or side effects. Find out more here: https://calmigo.com/
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I met Pearlette Ramos when she invited me to the screening of her first feature documentary: Three (Extra)Ordinary Women, held at United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The documentary tells the story of three women of color who were brought together through friendship and a desire to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Each woman experienced childhood trauma, abuse and oppression—yet, went on to find the path to their power. They use the imposing mountain as both a metaphor for overcoming personal adversity and an opportunity to challenge insurmountable odds--like ending violence against women, undoing racism and overcoming fear. Find out more at ThreeExtraordinaryWomen
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One of the fun things about being a podcaster is that you can find great guests everywhere even when you least expect it. Recently I joined a community snowshoe and I overheard one of the volunteers say, “Yeah they cancelled world’s. Not enough participation.” That got my attention. I asked her about it and she mentioned that she was a snowshoe racer. You can imagine how I’ll be interested in a zesty snowshoe racer. She went on to say that she’s participated in ten triathlons. And here we are.
Chary Griffin is an elite athlete and at 75, she shows no sign of slowing down. She’s been all over the world participating in endurance activities. We’re going to talk about what it takes to be a world athlete in your 70s. Follow Chary here: https://www.facebook.com/chary.griffin.5
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Did you know that the gut is called “the second brain” and has its own nervous system? In this conversation we are going to learn about the gut brain connection especially as we age. Our guest is an expert in problems like reflux, bloating and conditions that women might complain about as we age.
Dr Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and a Certified Functional Medicine Doctor who says “she fixes people's poop”. We’re going to find out what poop tells us about our health. Find out more at https://www.modrnmed.com/
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I first became aware of today’s guest when she co wrote the classic, groundbreaking bestseller “The Courage to Heal” 37 years ago. It’s a book I’ve recommended many times in my psychotherapy practice. “The Courage to Heal” gave hope to millions because it provided sexual abuse survivors with the first real map of the healing process. In the years since then, Laura Davis has continued writing and leading workshops all over the world that have mirrored her passage through life: learning to be a parent, exploring the dynamics of reconciliation, living in the cancer underworld, making peace with a difficult parent, and caring for a mother with dementia. She’s created a writing retreat for older women to explore their lives–and you don’t have to be a writer. The retreat is held in Santa Cruz and is sure to be spectacular. Find out more here: LauraDavis.net.
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Today’s subject checks all of the boxes I care about: helping those less fortunate, racket sports and finding purpose in our third chapter.
Roger BelAir was a successful businessman (and was even on the cover of Money Magazine!) who was an avid pickleball player. One night, the show 60 Minutes aired a segment on Chicago’s Cook County Jail. Roger noticed that many of the inmates were playing cards or watching TV. Being an avid pickleball player, he commented to his wife, “They should be playing pickleball. They’d not only get exercise but learn valuable "life skills" like learning from mistakes and how to be a good teammate." And so, “Pickleball in Prison(™)” was born. The success of his program in Chicago led Roger to prisons from coast to coast, from Rikers Island in New York to San Quentin in California. A documentary is currently in the works. Find out more at https://www.picleague.org/ .
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By now you know that I gravitate towards activities a bit off the mainstream–like hunting Pythons in Florida and hiking with alpacas. And exercise is no different. You are never going to find me at a gym grinding it out on an elliptical. And the idea of a “boot camp” makes my blood run cold. Isn’t life hard enough?
At this age, I want things to be healthy and fun. That’s why we’re going to talk about rebounders (mini trampolines). I’ve used my rebounder to train for the Senior tennis Games and my walk on the Camino in Spain. It’s hard not to enjoy jumping up and down to your favorite dance music.
My guest this week is Rob Nells from Needak–the brand of rebounder I’ve used for 20 years. He’s going to tell us about the far reaching health benefits of rebounding and fair warning…you are going to be impressed. Find out more at Needak.com. Use the coupon code "Zestful" and get a free rebounder cover.
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My favorite kind of zestful ager is one who has had multiple jobs and adventures that are “off the mainstream” and who offers us a new way to think about our own aging. And I’ve never had a theme park designer on the show before!
Wayne Lehrer is a vibrant and curious 73-year-old who has lived an inspiring and eclectic life including: pioneering the growing of wheat grass and spirulina, studying oriental medicine and practicing silence for 5 months. Wayne has also produced and directed 3-D Imax films and he’s a Master Yoga and Meditation teacher who has taught tens of thousands, and trained hundreds to teach; and currently teaching at the USC School of Gerontology. His new book is called "The Art of Conscious Aging - An Operating Manual for an Extraordinary Third Act". Find out more at https://waynelehrer.com/.
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When you think of people pleasing, what comes to mind? Many of my therapy clients are discovering that their long history of trying to make others happy and comfortable is causing them distress. The good news is that as we age, we seem less and less interested in putting everyone’s needs first. What’s happening here and why might you want to consider paying attention to your need to please others? This week’s guest is Amy Wilson, the co-host of the popular podcast “WHAT FRESH HELL”. Amy has appeared on Broadway in a one person show, and Saturday Night Live. And she’s just written a funny and poignant book called “Happy to Help, Adventures of a People Pleaser”. Find out more here: https://www.amywilson.com/
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As a psychotherapist, I’m always open to ways we can feel less anxious and alone. Some of us have a destressing toolbox which might include yoga, meditation, crafting, pets and the like. I’d like to add one that is a bit less conventional.
Thrift stores provide a kind of mini community and sense of shared purpose (the thrill of the hunt) that’s important in times like these. We’re in the middle of an epidemic of loneliness, and I find that frequenting my local thrift is a way of feeling less isolated. There’s no pressure to have long involved conversations with fellow thrifters. Instead, one might ask, “what is the color of the day?”, “can I slide my cart by you?” and engage in small talk that helps us feel a bit more connected. I’ve had sweet conversations that have left me feeling a little more energized and uplifted.
There’s also something about rescuing abandoned quality clothing that is satisfying to me, but may be an acquired taste. Some have expressed concerns that buying from the thrift stores takes away resources from people with less means. I’ve had concerns about this myself. That’s why I was happy to be able to put this question directly to Adam Minter, an expert in the global second hand trade (his episode link is below). From my experience, the racks are so stuffed at the thrift stores there’s more than enough for everyone. I was also surprised to see U.S. used clothes at a recent trip to a chain thrift store in the Caribbean. There’s simply too much stuff.
Thrifters agree that the thrill of the hunt is addicting. It’s fun to find that needle in the haystack of discarded items. I’m partial to cashmere–especially vintage–and I’ve been lucky to find many beautiful pieces that I’ve taken home and restored. They are a pleasure to wear. Thrifting isn’t for everyone. But it might be worth trying if you like hunting for hidden gems and being around people who like that too. You never know what you will find.
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I was invited to interview my friend and colleague, Dr. Rich O’Neil, who hosts the podcast Check Up From the Neck Up on WCNY. We’ve co-hosted his show a couple of times before and it is so fun. We tape at the public radio station WCNY and you feel like a real radio star in the sound booth. So many buttons! He wanted to talk about holiday stress. I quipped, “Politics, alcohol and family…what could go wrong?” We have a spirited discussion about how to navigate prickly family get togethers. My personal favorite tip is using the statement, “I don’t talk politics or diets.” Find out more about Dr. Rich O’Neil here: https://www.wcny.org/cycleofhealth/
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If you’ve listened to Zestful Aging, you know that I love nature and am fascinated by its healing properties. In this episode we’re going to talk about a profoundly healing practice you may not have heard of. I do ask that you keep an open mind, because it sounds unconventional until you understand the science behind it. Dr. Laura Koniver is a holistic physician, and internationally recognized grounding advocate. Her work has been featured in many news and media outlets. She’s going to explain why grounding is essential to our good health. Find out more about Laura and grounding here: https://intuition-physician.com/ .
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Modern society has conditioned us to see aging as a depressing deteriorating experience with a growing list of pain symptoms and an even longer list of prescription drugs. Some of our conversations can devolve into a comparison of newly discovered ailments. Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh was an emergency room doctor and experienced her own health crisis. In her search for answers, she was led back to Ayurveda, the ancient healing tradition of her South Asian roots. She’s written a new book called “The Longevity Formula” with the mission of honoring the passage of years and ushering in the second stage of life as a time full of vitality and wisdom. This book combines Ayurvedic principles and modern medicine to reduce inflammation, enhance cellular repair, and boost vitality. Find out more at https://www.avantikumarsingh.com/
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You may remember my conversation years ago with documentary filmmaker Sky Bergman. Inspired by her close relationship with her grandmother, she created the film “LIVES WELL LIVED”, where she interviewed 40 people aged 75 and older to find out their thoughts on what was a life lived well. Based on the success of this film, she’s written a new book, "Lives Well Lived — GENERATIONS," which distills the wisdom gained from the film and celebrates the essence of life shaped across generations. It explores finding purpose, supporting one another, and mastering the art of thriving through life's ups and downs. Find out more about Sky and her projects here: https://www.skybergmanproductions.com/
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Are you as confused as I am about what to do to prevent Dementia? Are you considering buying the supplements made from jellyfish advertised on TV? Well we get the straight story from a researcher and clinician who is an expert in Dementia. Dr. Mitchell Clionsky is the co-author of “Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain” and he’s going to help us make sense of all of the science. Find out more here: https://braindoc.com/
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Are you one of those women who would rather talk about sex than money? Midlife women can put their heads in the sand about their financial future, and it’s to our detriment. I know for myself money brings up a lot of anxiety. Will I have enough to retire? What about long term health needs?
Ruzanna Queenan helps women who live life to the fullest grow their financial confidence and financial wealth. Growing up in Soviet Armenia with a single mom, she experienced the stress of financial vulnerability. She learned that financial planning has the power to help us feel more in control of our lives. Ruzanna helps women break through the mental and emotional barriers that stand in the way of their financial security through education, community, one on one support, and a long-term investment strategy that is aligned with their needs, values, and purpose. Find out more about Ruzanna’s unique approach: https://www.queenvestllc.com/about
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Many of us are aware that hunger exists in our communities. Some of us may even donate our non-perishables to food banks. Guest Kate Artessa and I talk about the initiative that she directs that brings attention to hunger in our community. Empty Bowls is a grassroots, innovative and creative approach to addressing hunger. It’s a brilliant collaboration of ceramics makers, community restaurants and organizers. The local Empty Bowls is a collaboration with Syracuse University and its Ceramic Arts Department, Clayscapes Pottery, in support of the Interreligious Food Consortium and its mission. For more information, please visit https://www.ifccny.org/
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When our child has mental illness or a substance abuse problem, we often focus on the adult child and getting them help– if they are willing. But how do the adult child’s difficulties impact the mother and how long is she responsible for parenting her troubled child? If he or she is violent, does she call the police on her own child?
Professor and advocate Dr. Judith Smith has written a groundbreaking book that has sparked a long overdue conversation about the hidden and prolonged struggles of older mothers with adult children facing serious mental health and substance use challenges. The author of “Difficult: Mothering Challenging Adult Children Through Conflict and Change”, Dr. Smith Draws from her extensive research and the heartfelt stories of fifty women, Dr. Smith coined the term "difficult adult child" to describe the strain of dealing with issues such as serious mental health, chronic unemployment, and substance abuse disorder in one’s adult children. Find out more at : https://www.difficultmothering.com
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Would you give a kidney to your spouse? That’s the question that this week’s guest, Michael Small, answered.
We originally connected around his podcast I Couldn’t Throw it Out. Michael has performed in the NYC storytelling show “Tale”, and his plays have been presented in the “New York International Theater Festival” and “The HOWL Festival”. On each episode of I Couldn't Throw It Out, Michael tells the story behind one of the treasures he has saved since he was 6 -- including 15 years of interview tapes from his days as a reporter for People Magazine (Tupac being one of them!). It’s a great, energetic conversation that spans his fondness for the late folk singer Melanie and his dedication to his immune-compromised wife. Enjoy this highly entertaining and tender episode. Check out his website: https://www.throwitoutpodcast.com/
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One of the great pleasures of podcasting is being able to connect with like minded souls all over the world that I would probably never meet in daily life. And even with all of its problems, FaceBook has introduced me to people I can’t wait to connect with.
Liezel Graham is an indie author, textile artist, and writing-for-wellbeing practitioner who considers beauty to be the antidote to many of life's difficulties. Her work is informed by motherhood, the resilience of the human spirit, beauty-in-the ordinary, and healing the inner child.
She lives in Scotland and loves nothing more than long walks, taking lots of photographs of moss, and a good cup of tea! Find out more at LiezelGraham.com.
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We are in an era marked by social, environmental and spiritual crises. As a psychotherapist I am seeing more and more people feeling lost and in existential despair. Many of you know that addiction rates and suicide are at record highs. What can we do to respond to these immense challenges with some grace and resilience?
Renowned meditation teacher and author Oren Jay Sofer has created mindfulness programs for organizations, companies, and apps including Apple, Lumosity, Calm, 10% Happier, and Simple Habit to name a few. His new book, “Your Heart Was Made for This”, gives us a practical roadmap to face and transform our greatest personal and global challenges. Find out more at OrenJaySofer.com.
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Imagine being successful in all of the ways society defines success: the house with the ocean view, two successful sons, a kind and loving husband and a satisfying career. Yet something wasn’t quite right. There was a longing that wouldn’t go away. Right in the midst of middle age, Suzette Mullen admitted to herself that she was in love with her best friend of almost twenty years, a woman. Author and book coach, Mullen tells us the story of how she sacrificed everything to be true to herself in her award winning memoir, "The Only Way Through Is Out". Find out more at Yourstoryfinder.com.
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If you’ve followed me, you know I am no fan of dieting and restriction, because we all know where that leads– in a shame cycle that erodes our relationship with ourselves. Caroline Drury is a transformational coach who focuses on, as she likes to call it, "the age of wisdom", meaning that her midlife clients have an abundance of life experience and wisdom that they haven't yet tapped into which can help them on their transformation journey.
These extraordinary women are at the age where they now know better and are looking for help to do better and BE better in lasting and sustainable ways; no more fad diets and no more restriction.
Her areas of coaching focus are strength training, macro-based nutrition, and lifestyle & mindset work to help women rediscover themselves after too many fad diets and "weight loss challenges".
To do this, Caroline provides sound strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle practices that focus on building healthy fitness and nutrition habits over time, and developing a loving self-disciplined but self-compassionate relationship with oneself....sometimes for the first time. Check out her website: https://carolinedrury.fit/
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For anyone who has ever feared water or wished they’d learn to swim, this episode is for you. I met our Susana Mueller at a podcasting conference I recently attended. She introduced herself and said she thought she knew me. A chemist originally from Cuba, now a resident of Florida, I don’t think our paths ever crossed. But we talked about her podcast, On the Green Plantain, and I heard her captivating story of overcoming her fear of swimming as an older adult. This was no traditional learn to swim program. Learn how Susana overcame intergenerational trauma and became a swimming instructor. It is a touching and inspiring story.
Listen to her podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cuban-stories-on-the-green-plantain/id1525139062
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Enjoy this rebroadcast of my interview with Alua Arthur, death doula and now New York Times Best Selling Author of Briefly Perfectly Human. This book on the importance of thinking about our death has resonated with many of us, including top influencers from media outlets including The New York Times, NPR and CNN.
Alua Arthur is the Founder of Going with Grace, an end of life organization, which supports people as they answer the question “What must I do to be at peace with myself so I may live presently and die peacefully?”
As a death doula and attorney, the perspective Alua has gained from her unique career allows her to help her clients focus on the practical and emotional needs while contemplating the end of life. Find out more at Goingwithgrace.com.
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Maddy Dychtwald is recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 50 female futurists globally, for nearly 40 years. She has been deeply involved in exploring all aspects of the age wave and how it’s fundamentally transforming our lives and the world at large. She is an internationally acclaimed author, public speaker, Wall Street Journal blogger, and thought leader on longevity, aging, the new retirement, and the ascent of women Her new book combines her professional and personal passions: Ageless Aging: Women's Longevity Bonus and the Art & Science of Living Longer. Find out more at https://maddydychtwald.com/ .
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Anyone out there believe in synchronicity? Many of you know that I am walking part of the Camino de Santiago in May. I’ve been thinking, planning and talking about it alot. One night I was scrolling and I fell upon a group called Women of a Certain Age–WOACA. I was intrigued. Then I was surprised– more than 10k members. Comments stating how special this group is. They debated on the best walking shoes and if you really need a pee rag. I looked up a little bit about the FB group’s administrator…wait! A social worker? Yup. Synchronicity.
Alysa Golden is a psychotherapist and coach who lives in Toronto. She is also the creator of Woaca the Camino, a community of almost 12,000 women who are over the age of 50 and either planning on or walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Last year Alysa edited the book “Hearing the Camino's Call” containing 58 stories written by women in the group about their experiences walking the Camino. FInd out more about WOACA here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/woacathecamino
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I was thinking about who would be a great guest for Earth Day. I wanted to talk with someone who is committed to nature, has a zestful attitude towards life and has shown resilience in her life despite dealing with painful losses. If she was an adventurous traveler that would be even better. Then I realized I knew just the woman!
Irene Mazzocchi is retired from the Department of Environmental Conservation in New York State and organizes annual bird counts in the Northern part of NY. Since her retirement, she continues to volunteer for environmental causes and even created a bird quiz on her private birding Facebook group. She’s particularly partial to protecting the birds who make their home on the dunes on Lake Ontario. Irene also travels frequently with a pack of her women friends, and is known as a passionate and energetic force.
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Holly Greenberg is a professor of Art at Syracuse University specializing in printmaking. She’s long been aware of how toxic some art materials are, but has recently realized how damaging the mining and production practices are that are used to create these art supplies.
Since that realization, she’s committed herself to stop using manufactured art materials. More recently, Holly became aware of invasive plants and has become interested in habitat restoration. In the last year and a half, Holly has begun to create works of art that highlight the importance of creative native plant habitats for other living creatures. Find out more at HollyGreenberg.com.
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Rona Maynard found happiness at 65—a story she tells in her new memoir Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World. Rona capped a stellar career in magazines with a decade at the helm of Chatelaine, Canada’s leading magazine for women. When she disclosed a struggle with depression, she helped kickstart a national conversation about mental health. After Chatelaine, Rona had to learn to unwind—and found that her best teacher was a rescue mutt who had received his basic training in a prison. She credits Casey for teaching her how to fully love. Find out more at RonaMaynard.com.
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This episode looks at the difficulty of realizing that a loved one is experiencing cognitive decline. I met Darlene Mahoney at a recent podcasting conference and was struck by her honesty and willingness to talk about her discovery that her father had Dementia. She tells the story of witnessing her father’s strange behavior and how she couldn’t–or didn’t want to–see the writing on the wall. And we reflect on why the truth is sometimes so hard to face. Check out Darlene’s podcast at SeniorLivingGuide.com.
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Anyone else need an adventure? Here in Upstate NY it’s been grey as usual, and I need something to look forward to.
Today we’re going to talk about the benefits of traveling with Jeannie Ralston, the co-founder and CEO of NextTribe, which started life as a digital magazine for women over 45 and has now morphed into a travel company. Jeannie believes that this is the best age to explore the world and make new friends in memorable destinations, and that anyone who tells you to act your age is to be promptly ignored! Find out more: NextTribe.com.
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Over the past 40 years, Dr. Ken Dychtwald has emerged as a foremost visionary and original thinker regarding the lifestyle, marketing, health care, economic and workforce implications of the age wave. Ken is a psychologist, gerontologist, and best-selling author of 19 books on aging-related issues. He also released a memoir in April 2021.
During his career, Ken has addressed more than two million people worldwide in his speeches to corporate, association, social service, and government groups. His strikingly accurate predictions and innovative ideas are regularly featured in leading print and electronic media worldwide and have garnered nearly fifteen billion media impressions. He has garnered many awards, including a testimony from President Jimmy Carter: “I have been learning from Ken Dychtwald for years and am convinced that he is today’s most innovative and original thinker on the important subjects of aging and longevity”. Find out more at AgeWave.com.
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Kim Rahir is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and was in a wheelchair. She ignored her doctor's advice and slowly began lifting weights. This year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category.
Kim’s journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women - with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. Today, she helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality by reactivating and maintaining their muscles, while ditching diet culture conditioning to actually eat to nourish and flourish. Find out more at https://kimrahir.com
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I think we all are searching for a more meaningful and joy filled life, but don’t quite know where to start. Many of my clients experiencing empty nest and all of the accompanying over 50 challenges tell me they feel totally lost and paralyzed. They are asking the proverbial “What now?” Wouldn’t you love a blueprint to figure out how to be your most vibrant self in this phase of life? This week’s interview is with master coach and super zesty Dana Hilmer. She and her partner developed a coaching program that is like rocket fuel to take you to a life that’s more energized and meaningful. Right now, you can sign up for Camp Reinvention with my code:
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Twins Cynthia and Edwina Bringle are 84 year old artists and legends at the renowned Penland School of Craft in North Carolina. The new documentary, "Bringle: A Tale of Two Makers", was written and directed by artist E. Vincent Martinez a Cuban-born, Atlanta-based mixed-media artist, filmmaker and educator. He was originally a student at Penland and returned to interview his mentors. Martinez also produced “Doggies on the Catwalk” where service dogs walked alongside models to bring attention to animal welfare and adoption. Fashinado is the home to his art and lifestyle channel. Find out more at Fashinado.net
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Claire and James Davis are the British dynamic duo of midlife health and well being. They are experts in, among other subjects, menopause and hormones. They are also multi award winning coaches, co-authors of a bestselling book, regular speakers and press commentators and podcasters, in the 1.5% of listenership. Their travel company was included in the New York Times list for best fitness retreats. Find out more here: https://themidlifementors.com .
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She was uninspired, out of shape, and longing for the younger version of herself. She thought a hip hop dance class might solve some of her problems.
Valentine’s Day greeted her with the flu, thousands of notifications on her Facebook account, and hundreds of messages from strangers. Her immediate assumption? She’d been hacked. But she was wrong. A random social media post made of her hip hop dancing had gone viral. With nothing else to do while sick in bed, Catherine Diane responded to over 15,000 messages and began a reinvention of herself at the age of 57. Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/catherine.bedell.3/ .
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Dog Mountain is set on 150 acres on a private mountaintop spot in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. The grounds are always open to people and their dogs. Artist Stephen Huneck and his wife, Gwen, bought the property in 1995 and turned the barn into studio space. After Stephen’s unique visionary experience, the Dog Chapel soon followed. The Dog Chapel opened its doors Memorial Day weekend of 2000. The unspoiled haven is covered with hiking trails and dog ponds. Wildflowers abound in the summer and snowshoeing is a favorite activity in the winter. Year after year, the Dog Chapel and the Stephen Huneck Gallery get more and more visitors from all over the world.
Leashes are optional on Dog Mountain. Dogs are free to run, play, swim, and (best of all) meet other dogs! Dogs are not just welcome here, they are cherished.
Find out more at: dogmt.com.
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We’ve all heard midlife reinvention stories, and I’ve got a special one for you. I’ve wanted to interview this guest for years, and I finally got to meet her recently at a public radio shindig. Her life story illustrates the bittersweetness of life–also known as “life is Brutiful”, a phrase coined by Glennon Doyle.
Diane Jones is a composer, musician, and host on WCNY Classic FM in Syracuse. After too many years in the administrative world, she left the corporate workforce to pursue her passion in music – a choice that has taken her to Carnegie Hall and recording with the London Symphony Orchestra. Her love of music is now joined by a love of cycling and raising awareness and support for cancer research and patient services. Find out more at https://www.petdragonmusic.com/
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Mary Bryant Shrader is the host of “Mary’s Nest”, a Youtube channel with over a million subscribers. She teaches the simple pleasures of cooking highly nutritious and affordable foods from her Texas kitchen. A native New Yorker, Mary learned cooking from her mom and began cooking “in a sliver of a kitchen.” She thinks preparing a beautiful roast chicken, soup or bread can be its own kind of therapy in these unsettling times. Her style is so inviting that even viewers with no interest in cooking tune in for her classes. Find out more at MarysNest.com.
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There’s been a lot of buzz about the new weight loss drug like Ozempic. Celebrities are singing their praises. But are they appropriate for midlife women who are frustrated by their menopause midsection weight gain? Do they work? Are they safe?
I had a very eye opening conversation with Peg Doyle, an expert in the field of nutrition and lifestyle. Peg is committed to the vital link between food and health, especially for women over age 50. Her book, Food Becomes You - Simple Steps for Lifelong Wellness is an easy how-to on eating well and preventing the diseases of aging. She talks about the pros and cons of the new weight loss drugs and some of the facts that are not discussed on the catchy ads. Learn more about her programs here: WellnessandYou.com.
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After a particularly painful break up and the death of his father, artist Day Schildkret began using materials in nature to make designs–what he calls "morning altars" by gathering stray twigs, flowers, pinecones and leaves, and turning them into beautiful works of art. He calls his technique “Impermanent Earth Art”. He’s developed a curriculum to teach this technique to people all over the world through his workshops, both online and in person.
Morning Altar public installations have been commissioned internationally by parks, museums, galleries, corporations, festivals, community centers, cemeteries, and weddings. Large scale installs have also been featured at The 9/11 Memorial Plaza, NYC. Find out more at MorningAltars.com.
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Julia Daily calls herself a late bloomer, but that’s really not the case. Instead, she bloomed throughout her life with various careers, from teaching to public relations and marketing to non-profit work. She even shadowed Martha Stewart. But, as her age topped six decades, she ran a marathon, wrote two novels, and began a podcast to celebrate those like her who published their first books after the age of 50. So what is there left for her to do? Well, she’s taking pickleball lessons and assisting a scriptwriter in Hollywood with the treatment of her stories. Find out more at JuliaDaily.com.
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Dr. Peter Rohloff is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer for Maya Health Alliance, a primary care organization working with indigenous Maya communities in rural Guatemala. He never intended to move to Guatemala, but when he went to visit on vacation and learn Spanish he found his calling.
Rohloff soon learned that Guatemala has one of the largest Indigenous populations in the Americas, and more than 20 Indigenous Mayan languages. These languages are becoming endangered there which affects the health and wellbeing of the Maya people who speak them. Most health care providers do not speak the Mayan dialects, and many indigenous people do not speak Spanish. Rohoff shares his time between his home in Guatemala and teaching at Harvard Medical School. He’s an avid hiker and birdwatcher. Find out more about Maya Health Alliance: https://www.wuqukawoq.org/
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Have you ever considered hiking in Europe but think of hiking as too strenuous? Well, it doesn't have to be. Cassandra Overby is the author of "Explore Europe on Foot" and several other walking-based travel guides that promote hiking as a better way to travel. She describes it as a more intimate experience because you get to know your surroundings, and you are able to get a taste for the local culture. You might have seen the New York Times recent article on ‘the year of the long walk”. People are longing for a slower and more mindful experience when they travel.
Cassandra also teaches classes and offers trip consultations to help people plan the walking trip of their dreams. She’s a specialist on the Camino de Santiago and is likely one of very few who got married on the steps of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. She was also travel host Rick Steve’s guide on the Camino. Learn more about the appeal of walking vacations here: https://explore-on-foot.com/ .
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Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui is a writer and holistic mind-body coach and the voice behind “A Life in Progress” community. She helps people navigate profound loss (her son who died by suicide in 2019) and at the same time cultivate joy. Her particular focus is women in mid-life. Find out more at ALifeinProgress.ca.
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Known for over two decades as an iconic American supermodel and a two time “beautiful person” by “People” magazine, Emme is a trusted voice in the beauty, wellness, fashion, and news industries. Although Emme is known as the first “plus size” model, that term has fallen into disfavor. The reality is that Emme’s size is more in line with the average American woman.
Her mission is to dismantle the unrealistic beauty ideals that have caused so much harm for women and girls. A tireless advocate for body acceptance and body positivity, Emme’s mission is “To feel free in our bodies and live our most inspired lives." Find out more at Emmestyle.com.
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Kim Scott is the author of "Just Work" and "Radical Candor" and co-founder of a company that helps people put the ideas in her books into practice. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google. Find out more at RadicalCandor.com.
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"A midlife landscape historian in an unhappy marriage, a handsome fellow scientist, a lost garden in the Hudson Valley....."
Award winning author’s book HEDGE is about a middle aged woman with conflicting yearnings. Where does her energy belong? Her daughter is having mental health problems, her marriage is unfulfilling, and she loves her work as a landscape historian. Her passion has been reawakened by a fellow scientist. But that’s complicated too. This book is about all of us who wonder where our priorities belong as we age and we realize that there’s more life behind us than in front of us. Find out more: JaneDelury.com.
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Janice Costa is a lifelong dog lover who spent more than 30 years in the publishing field before trading corporate life for camp life with Canine Camp Getaway, a one-of-a-kind vacation for dogs and the people who love them. A Therapy Dog and Canine Good Citizen evaluator and certified Pet First Aid instructor, she is active in dog rescue and co-owns the business with her three 'ambassadogs,' the oldest of whom is a two-time National Dock Diving Champion who still actively competes at age 14. Find out more at https://caninecampgetaway.com/
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Good health is a lot more than diet and exercise. Although we all would like a quick and easy program to attain good mental and physical health, achieving wellness is a lifelong journey. Dr. Carrie Jarosinski is a nurse, educator and wellness practitioner who focuses on sustainable wellness practices, which include finding more joy, developing resilience and discovering awe. She uses a unique approach which includes storytelling to improve how one sees themselves and how they can achieve contentment. Find out more: https://www.boldcontentment.com/
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What is elder justice and why is it so important? And how does harm reduction play into keeping our elders safe from abuse? M. T. Connolly, is a MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient and founder of the Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative. MT conceived of and was the original architect of the Elder Justice Act, the first comprehensive federal elder abuse law. As founder of the Department of Justice Elder Justice Initiative, she guided theory and strategy in large federal cases against nursing home chains for fraud, abuse and neglect. As the lead author of the Elder Justice Roadmap that helped shape the 2015 White House Conference on Aging and continues to influence research, education, policy and practice. Her focus now is on restorative justice, an approach she feels is much more effective and useful. Find out more about her new book on her website: www.MTConnolly.com .
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Loss of a loved one can turn our world upside down. How can we recover and how can we recreate ourselves without them in our lives? Debbie Weiss turned to writing in 2013, when she lost her partner and high school sweetheart of 32 years and she found herself living on her own for the first time in her life. She is the author of “Available As Is: A Midlife Widow's Search for Love” about creating a new life and finding hope after widowhood. Her writing has been published in the New York Times' “Modern Love” column and Huffington Post among other publications. A former lawyer, she's proudest of earning her MFA in creative writing in 2020 at age 56. Find out more: https://debbieweissauthor.com/
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Our medical professionals are really suffering. Burnout is at new highs, causing serious problems including medical mistakes, addiction, depression and even suicide.
Dr. Greg Hammer, a Stanford University Professor and physician, addresses this epidemic of burnout in his book “GAIN without Pain”. His mission is to make stress reduction accessible and bring more happiness and resilience to all of us. This proven path toward personal resilience can be implemented by anyone, anywhere, in just a few minutes a day. Increased resilience could save your practice, your patients, your marriage – or even your life. GAIN Without Pain is a four-step process toward happiness. GAIN is an acronym for Gratitude, Acceptance, Intention, and Nonjudgment. Find out more at https://greghammermd.com/
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Many of us love to travel or dream of traveling now that we have more time. But imagine going around the world in 80 days at 81 years old with your best friend? Dr. Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby have become media stars, appearing in major news outlets around the world, as they’ve shared their adventures traveling to every continent. They planned the whole trip themselves and insisted on going economy class. Not frills for them. We’re going to talk with them about some of their adventures and what they can share with us about being adventurous and aging zestfully. Find out more at Aroundtheworldat80.com
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Michela Di Carlo is an award winning lifestyle journalist and a late bloomers' advocate. Founder and chief editor of the popular digital illustrated magazine ‘CrunchyTales.com’, and dedicated to bright women over 40, she believes that playful women don't get old. When in Rome, she presents a live radio show called "The Beauty Of Ageing". Her motto? "Midlife Women Are Crunchy Not Frumpy". Find out more at CrunchyTales.com.
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When I received Gigi's newsletter talking about turning 60, I jumped at the chance to invite her to be a guest on the Zestful Aging Podcast. In addition to being a tennis star, Gigi is the mother of teenage twins. She runs tennis camps for all types of people looking to improve their games. She also takes groups to major tournaments. We had a fun conversation about aging and life. I was fascinated to learn that some doubles teams hire psychotherapists to help them on the court! Find out more about Gigi at https://gigifernandeztennis.com/
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I stopped dying years ago. The expense, the time, the toxic chemicals– just didn’t seem worth it. And the gray streaks are fine with me, although they are coarser than my original color which can cause them to go funny directions. Like in my eyes. When I’m on zoom.
Dr. Gaby Longsworth is a scientist and a biotech/pharmaceutical patent attorney who, after chemically straightening her hair for years, decided there had to be a healthier way to style and manage her naturally curly hair. She used her scientific background to study hair and received a practitioner's certificate through the International Association of Trichologists. Find out more here: https://absolutelyeverythingcurly.com/
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Have you ever wondered how your personality affects how you age? Do some kinds of personalities age better than others? What is the effect of having a sense of purpose? Patrick Hill is an Associate Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and focuses on understanding how dispositional traits predict and shape trajectories of healthy aging. His current research looks at how individuals explore options for and ultimately commit to a purpose for life, and how having a sense of purpose predicts important life outcomes. In addition, he examines the lifespan development of dispositional gratitude and forgiveness, as well as how these traits influence relationship outcomes. His research program considers these questions with the intent of promoting healthy development from adolescence into older adulthood. Find out more at https://artsci.wustl.edu/faculty-staff/patrick-hill
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Many years ago, I interviewed Sophie Poldermans, author of “Seducing and Killing Nazis”. Her book documented the experiences of three Dutch girls who became resistance fighters in WWII. I’ve followed her work over the years and when I was planning my bucket list trip to Holland this April I made plans to meet her. She’d just published a follow up book, which as of this writing is only available in Dutch. Sophie and I met at the cemetery where one of the girls, Hannie Schaft, is buried. She was executed on the dunes beside the cemetery just three weeks before the war ended. Sophie laid flowers on her grave. It was a poignant experience. Find out more about Sophie and her work at SophiePoldermans.com.
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Gregg LeFevre is a celebrated artist who has completed almost 200 public art commissions in the streets and sidewalks all over America and overseas. His unique works of bronze reliefs set in the paving have been reviewed in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe and dozens of other publications.
When Covid shut down the public art business, at the age of 73, LeFevre started a podcast called “The Compulsive Storyteller”. The show chronicles his life with short true personal stories. The episodes are addictive, Gregg always manages to get himself into trouble, and you have to keep listening to find out how he will dig himself out again. He likes to say that “The Compulsive Storyteller Podcast” proves that life can be stranger than fiction. Find out more at TheCompulsiveStoryteller.com
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Have you ever noticed that the home medical equipment industry is outdated, ugly and more than a little depressing? Dr. Valerie Ulene and Byrdie Lifson Pompan are two women who are on a mission to change that. Their company, Boom Home Medical, helps people care for themselves with dignity by radically reinventing this industry with beautifully designed products that fit perfectly into your life and home. This urinal is so pretty and functional that customers use it as a vase! Find more here: BoomHomeMedical.com.
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Do you have a story about how your grandmother was an important part of your life? Many of us do. The importance of grandmothers can be seen all around the world, and they can be a key to social change. The Grandmother Collective is an initiative focused on raising the profile of grandmothers (and elders) as essential contributors to social change. They work with organizations to empower grandmothers and older women. Their goal is to amplify their vital role in collaborative, intergenerational approaches to community and family development. Find out more at GrandmotherCollective.org.
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Carl Landau was a niche magazine publisher / entrepreneur / event organizer. He launched and sold 5 national niche magazines and two shows: Computer Language and AI Expert the first microcomputer magazines for professional programmers; Brew Your Own and WineMaker, the leading craft beer and wine hobby magazines; and BrewPub, a trade magazine. He hosts the popular podcast “I Used To Be Somebody” and authored “Pickleball for Dummies”. Find out more about Carl at https://pickleballmediahq.com
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You may have heard that Finland has been named the happiest country for 6 years in a row. What is their secret? And how can we learn from them? Heli Mende, the head of Visit Finland North America, gives us some insight on why Finlanders are so content with their lives. Find out more: visitFinland.com
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Michael Clinton is the former president and publishing director of Hearst Publications, which includes Cosmopolitan, Esquire, O The Oprah Magazine, Redbook and Woman’s Day, He is also an accomplished photographer, marathon runner, philanthropist, author and private pilot.
His new book “ROAR Into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It’s Too Late)” is a real treat.
ROAR is an acronym that outlines an empowering path for embracing your future. Find out more at https://roarforward.com/
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Veteran filmmaker Julia Verdin is an accomplished producer and award-winning Director. She has established herself as one of Hollywood’s leading independent producers, with over 36 critically acclaimed feature films produced to date. She founded and has been running Rough Diamond Productions since 1995.
Julia is passionate about raising awareness on critical social issues through the powerful medium of film and encourages filmmakers to think about making content that contributes to a better world.
Her brand new film, “No Address”, looks at the plight of homelessness all over the US. Find out more: https://www.roughdiamondproductions.net/
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Eldera is a health tech company built as a global platform for wisdom sharing and intergenerational connection. They are on a mission to unlock the time and wisdom of 1 billion elders around the world as a new natural resource for all generations to thrive. Eldera is the opposite of eldercare; they believe that older adults want and need to care for the next generation. They stand for bringing back the Era of the Elders and have been featured by Washington Post, The Atlantic, TIME, AARP and more. Find out more Eldera.ai
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Meg LaPorte co-created Art Against Ageism as an alliance and media platform for the purpose of identifying, amplifying, and creating artistic endeavors that confront and tackle damaging stereotypes and misperceptions about age, older adults, and being older. Find out more about their creative (and humorous) initiatives: https://artagainstageism.org/
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Today’s interview is with the “queen of natural wine”, Alice Feiring. Among her many awards is the coveted James Beard Award for wine journalism. Alice calls herself “a whistleblower” and has made herself unpopular with some of the wine manufacturers who add chemicals and even sawdust to enhance the taste. When she's not writing, she is a frequent lecturer and panelist on all things wine. Her career has been focused on promoting and appreciating natural wines all over the world. Her latest book is a memoir: To Fall in Love, Drink This: A Wine Writer's Memoir. Find out more: https://thefeiringline.com/
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Maria Teresa Ferretti is a biomedical researcher, TED-x speaker, co-founder of the Women's Brain Project and breast cancer survivor. She spoke with us about bridging immunology research with gender medicine. Her organization studies how the immune system affects the brain, and how to develop an effective therapeutic plan that’s also based on the gender of the patient–one size does not fit all. FInd out more at https://www.womensbrainproject.com/
Anne Phinney is a retired teacher who is living her dream in the Adirondacks. She runs Moose River Farm, where she introduces the public to her collection of beloved animals. One of her offerings is to walk the llamas on the nature trails around the farm - “Llama Trekking”. I had the privilege of joining Anne on a cold winter day as a celebration of Zestful Aging Podcast’s fifth anniversary. Find out more at MooseRiverFarm.com.
Randy Tessier is a 72 year old University of Michigan faculty member who organizes the “Geezer happy Hour” – a weekly rock and roll show where everyone is 60 or over. Randy was recently featured in the New York Times, NPR and other major media outlets. Coincidentally, he’s also shared the stage with one of my previous guests, Judy Banker, who was my clinical supervisor in Ann Arbor and whose music is the theme song for this Show. Find out more about Randy here: AnnArborHappyHour@Live.
What do you call that murky time between the ages of 45 and 65? What if that time had its own name and we could understand it as a specific phase, with specific joys, expectations and challenges? Gerontologist and life stage expert, Barbara Waxman, shares some of her insights that will turn everything you think about the future of aging and longevity in the 21st century on its head. Find out more at BarbaraWaxman.com.
I’m thrilled to welcome back today’s guest. Peggy Orenstein, a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and internationally recognized speaker on gender issues, especially those related to teens, sex and relationships. She is the author of eight books, including her latest, Unraveling. Peggy Orenstein’s new book is quite a departure from her usual fare. In it she explores some of the many issues related to aging: empty nest syndrome, her relationship with her aged father, and coming to terms with her identity as an older woman. It’s a real delight. Find out more here: PeggyOrenstein.com.
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Catherine Owens is a nationally recognized Senior Living industry expert and has worked in a variety of roles in Senior Living including leadership, staff training, sales and marketing, and corporate development. Along with her book, “Be Your Own Hero: Senior Living Decisions Simplified”, Catherine has been published and featured in national industry journals, is a regular guest on national and local radio shows and speaks to audiences about understanding and navigating senior living decisions. Her extensive knowledge and in-depth experience of providing for seniors’ needs has created successful outcomes for seniors and their families, helping them make choices that encapsulate the hopes and dreams aimed at living fully rather than just making a change in location. Find out more: https://catherinelowens.com/
Angela Mitchell Hill is an entrepreneur and the owner of Nashville Nails By Na'Sah's, a full service nail salon located in the Nashville International Airport. She actively seeks out products that support marginalized populations and favors environmentally sound beauty products. As a business leader, she values being a force for good. Find out more about her here: https://angelamitchellhill.comFind out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Some of you may have heard of a little show called HGTV. Traci Schubert Barrett was one of the founding team members, but after thirty years of experience in corporate America, she began to wonder “what if there’s more to our lives than job success?” In a huge leap of faith, she quit her executive job and went on a soul-searching journey. Today, Traci is an entrepreneur, podcast host, speaker, author and executive coach who helps others in their search for meaning beyond job success. Her new book, “WHAT IF THERE'S MORE? FINDING SIGNIFICANCE BEYOND SUCCESS” shares the details of her soul-searching journey that led her to where she is today and helps readers to do the same. Find out more at Traci Schubert Barrett.com.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
One of the challenges of older adults is getting enough stimulation. To make things worse, we’re all aware that COVID increased isolation, loneliness and depression. Christ Brickler has co founded a company that ‘s mission is to keep older adults engaged and active in new experiences. Enter Virtual Reality. This new technology is being embraced all over the globe. Find out more: digital therapy now.org.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Janet Reilly loves pickleball so much that she became a Pickleball Ambassador for Central New York. She sings its praises wherever she can. When she brought me to the local college gym to play for my first time, she quipped, “Welcome to your new addiction!” The pure fun of it is a welcome salve to the world’s challenges. Find out more at USAPickleball.org.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Dr. Joshua Coleman is the foremost expert on parent/child estrangement. He's been on every media outlet you can think of--including Sesame Street! I think he's the first of over 300 guests who have had that honor. Dr. Coleman talked to me about why parent/child estrangement is on the rise. Some even call it a national epidemic. And he went into detail on some of the surprising reasons why. Find out more at: https://www.drjoshuacoleman.com/Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Having odd health symptoms? This episode could help. Dr. Bruce Dorr is a leading expert in menopause and hormonal balancing. He helps women with their hormone issues which can look like heart problems, anxiety and various other maladies. Often women wind up going to all kinds of specialists before they end up in his office. Dr. Dorr talks in laypersons' terms about what hormones do and how they change as we age. Find out more about his work: https://biote.com/ Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
William B. Miller, Jr. M.D., is an internationally known evolutionary biologist, medical doctor, and author of seven acclaimed books. After a career practicing medicine, Dr. Miller became fascinated in evolution upon seeing Sue, a T-Rex skeleton housed in the Chicago Field Museum. Since then, Dr. Miller has become a leading expert in the field of evolutionary biology as the developer of Cognition-Based Evolution, publishing scores of peer-reviewed papers, hundreds of online articles, and books including the acclaimed, “The Microcosm Within”. More recently, a docuseries based on his forthcoming popular science book for general readers, “Bioverse”, is in development. Find out more at https://www.ourbioverse.com/ .Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
As we age, we often have more time and energy for creativity. And there’s even a theory that after we’re done having babies we need to do something with all of that creative energy. But where to start? What if you can’t even draw a stick figure? Faigie Kobre helps women who may be intimidated by art but who want to reignite their creativity. She talks to us about the magic of alcohol inks, which she says are sure to fill your days with color and joy & bring calmness to your life. Find out more at https://creativityreignited.com/ or https://eduart4kids.com/ .Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Keri Gans is the author of “The Small Change Diet”, and a blogger for US News & World Report. “The Keri Report”, her own bi-monthly podcast and newsletter, helps to convey her no-nonsense, sometimes controversial, and fun approach to living a healthy lifestyle. Today we’re going to get her true confessions–including that she doesn’t like kale or sweet potato–and hear about what actually works for long term health. She gives us some simple, easy to follow guidelines to follow for optimal health as we age. Find out more here: KeriGansny.com.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
It's no secret that in our culture most older people experience ageism– discrimination that's based on a person's age. In fact, in a recent study reported this year in the Journal of the American Medical Association 93% of people ages 50 to 80 reported experiencing one or more forms of ageism in their everyday lives. While it follows that we would want to do something to abolish ageism, we may feel that we don't have much power to do so as individuals. But according to social gerontologist Jeanette Leardi, there's quite a lot that we can -- and should -- do. Find out more: JeanetteLeardi.com.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Have you tried the sport that is literally sweeping the nation? Pickleball is appealing to all kinds of people, at every age. Mike Branon talks to us about why it is the perfect activity for us as we age. And why it checks so many boxes–movement, social engagement, and brain strategy. Mike Branon is the author of “THE JOY of Pickleball”, the definitive instructional guide for the senior player. Find out more: https://www.mikebranon.com/Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Did you know that over 80% of patients lie to their doctors, and women lie more than men do? Why is that so? When the possible consequences are quite serious…like inaccurate diagnosis and inaccurate treatment. Susan Salenger, author and researcher, looks at women and their complicated relationship with their doctors and the healthcare system. She shines a light on the cultural history and gender bias in the medical community and how that affects our care and the care of our loved ones. Salenger offers us practical advice to help us recognize these biases and better navigate the patient-doctor relationship. Find out more here: SusanSalenger.com.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell is an award-winning fashion historian, curator, and journalist based in Los Angeles. As well as writing books and articles, she does writing, lecturing, curating, and consulting for museums, universities, and the entertainment industry. She has written about fashion, art, and culture for “The Atlantic”, “Politico”, “Slate”, “The Wall Street Journal” and “The Washington Post” and has appeared on NPR, the Biography Channel, and Reelz. Find out more at KimberlyChrisman-Campell.com.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Kip Clarke has been a multi-sport elite athlete who now, as she turns 60, uses her experiences to coach women in their middle and later years. Some of her accomplishments include championship titles in rowing, basketball, badminton, and field hockey, but most of her success in sports has come through playing competitive tennis. She currently holds three National Tennis Championship titles and has competed in six World Championships over the past two decades. Kip uses her experience as an elite athlete to help women as a transformational coach. See more at KipClarke.comFind out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
For over 30 years as a 4th-generation physician, Dr. Bill Rawls has dedicated his life to medicine. When a health crisis in his early forties abruptly changed his quality of life, he came face to face with the limitations of modern medicine and began to research the vast possibilities of alternative treatments.Today, Dr. Rawls shares the revelations that helped him and thousands of others reclaim their lives and find their own paths to wellness. He is the bestselling author of “Unlocking Lyme”, “The Cellular Wellness Solution”, and is the Medical Director and Co-Founder of Vital Plan, Inc., a holistic health company. Learn more at VitalPlan.com. Use the code zestful15 to get 15% off of your first order at VitalPlan.com. I use them myself!Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Alice Tym played at Wimbledon 5 times--limo and strawberries included. She began her tennis career before Title IX was enacted, when women athletes were not supported by their universities and had to organize their matches and transportation on their own.At 79, Alice is a gold medal winning pickleball player who says pickleball is a way to keep active and avoid loneliness.To say she is sassy is like saying the sun is hot. Funny, baudy and a straight shooter, Alice says that at this age you can either talk about your bowels or hit a ball. I had the great privilege of joining her for dinner at the National Senior Games this past spring. Enjoy Alice’s irreverent humor and zest for life. Find out more about the National Senior Games at: https://nsga.com/Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Meet Donna Kalil. She calls herself and her volunteers "Everglades Avengers". She's an environmentalist/herpetologist whose mission in life is to rid her beloved Everglades of the Burmese Python, an invasive and destructive creature. This invasive snake preys on almost anything--rabbit, deer, fox, otters....and there is a desperate attempt to control their numbers so the ecosystem can get back into some balance.Donna Kalalil is a true "zesty". She's in her 60s, and doing what she loves--even if it's not everyone's cup of tea. Her purpose is clear and it motivates her to go out night after night. She's also profiled on almost every story and documentary on the Everglades ecology. A Japanese crew came over recently to film her! Thank you Donna. It was a real thrill. You can find Donna on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donna.kalil.7 Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Angela White, aka The Running Granny, started running at the age of 53 as part of a series of ‘small steps’ she took to improve her health and quality of life. A friend then introduced her to the world of ultra running and she became fascinated with what the human body can achieve when asked.Since then she has completed events of increasing distance including a number of 24 hour races, a 100 mile race and the 190 mile Northern Traverse.A former surgeon, Angela has a lifelong passion to inspire others to take their own ‘small steps’ to adopt healthy lifestyle choices throughout life and has set up a social enterprise to encourage and motivate people to improve their future health. FInd out more here: https://therunninggranny.co.uk/Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
What if you could live another ten, twenty, or thirty years beyond your current life expectancy? What if science could make it possible to engineer your body to slow down aging and continue to live your best life beyond 100? Imagine being able to print a new organ in a 3D printer or engineer genes to revert to their youngest and healthiest condition? This is not science fiction, it’s happening right now. In this episode, Dr. Michael Roizen talks about his brand new book: “The Great Age Reboot” and how we can take advantage of these very real discoveries. He is the Emeritus Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic and author of four #1 New York Times best-selling books. Check out his podcast here: https://radiomd.com/show/you-the-owners-manual-radio-show Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX. For those who are unfamiliar, TITLE IX is a Federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex or gender in any educational institution that receives federal funding. Previous to this law, universities had club sports for women, but they did not receive funding or support. Deborah Slaner Larkin is the former CEO of the Women’s Sports Foundation, Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974. Their mission is to strengthen and expand participation and leadership opportunities through research, advocacy, community programming and a wide variety of collaborative partnerships. Deborah also served on the President’s Council of Physical Fitness and Sports. During her tenure at the President’s Council, she co-managed the critically acclaimed President’s Council Report: Physical Activity & Sport in the Lives of Girls: Physical & Mental Health Dimensions from an Interdisciplinary approach. I met her at the National Senior Games last month, where she went on to win the Doubles championship. Find out more at: https://nwlc.org/demand-ix/Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
Nancy DeNike is part of the LEAP Program (Ladies Empowerment & Action Program), a nonprofit empowering women to put prison in their past. Nancy went through the Program herself and now she helps other ex-felons find their footing after their release. For 13 years LEAP has been one of the only nonprofits in the country to focus exclusively on supporting formerly incarcerated women heal by providing education, housing, and employment. Find out all about it here: DragonFlyThrift.org and https://leapforladies.org/ .
When Verla’s dear friend died from a heart attack–even though she was smart and fit–Verla put her clinical research hat on and investigated what went wrong. In her book “Optimize Your Heart Rate”, she does a deep dive into how to prevent heart attacks and how to be sure you are taken seriously by emergency personnel if you think you are having one. Find out more about Verla and her “outdoor mindset” at https://treesmendus.com/.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
What do you get when you mix two celebrated photographer artists who each love the environment and the beauty of the Everglades? Who have lived on a sailboat, mourned the death of their teenaged son, and faced the challenges and joys of aging together? Celebrated photographer Clyde Butcher and his wife Nikki are both committed to saving the Everglades by demonstrating its beauty and uniqueness through their art. Enjoy his beautiful work at: ClydeButcher.com.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
Jeannette Encinias is an author whose work has also been published in places like Mindbodygreen, Annapurna Living, The Bitter Oleander Press, and Sivana Spirit. Her poetry has been featured in books, plays, one-woman shows, and an opera! She identifies as a poet first and foremost. You can find her new collection of poetry “Queen Owl Wings” on Amazon. Find out more here: https://www.jeannetteencinias.com/.Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Bill Rawls is an OB-GYN and leading expert in Lyme disease, integrative health, and herbal medicine. In the middle of his successful medical career, Dr. Rawls’ life was interrupted by Lyme disease. As he struggled to overcome it, he explored nearly every treatment possible – from conventional medicine to a range of alternative therapies. In the process, Dr. Rawls discovered a shocking amount of controversy and confusion around causes, diagnosis, and treatment that left thousands of patients confused, unsupported, and chronically ill. Find out more here: https://rawlsmd.com/Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
How can we support our health, and the health of a loved one, especially if that person has cognitive limitations like dementia? Erica Hornthal is a dance therapist who talks about how dance can increase our quality of life and decrease depression and anxiety. Dance therapy can also have a positive effect on well-being, mood and body image. A body-centered approach to psychotherapy can also help validate and support an individual who is nonverbal, due to sensory processing issues, dementia or other difficulties with language. Find out more at https://www.chicagodancetherapy.com/.Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
Diane Hullet had been an English teacher, but once her children launched she decided to become certified by The Conscious Dying Institute as a Sacred Passage Doula and Conscious Dying Educator and Coach. She talks about what a death doula’s role is, and why it’s so different from the traditional ways we deal with death. It’s a profound conversation. Find out more: bestlifebestdeath.com.Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Alice Patterson was going along the conventional college path when she discovered that she wanted to be a photographer. So she pivoted in a big way, and adventures followed. She created a whole new way to make a living as a photographer. And she is flourishing and teaching other photographers to approach the business in a whole new way. Hers is a story of resilience and courage. Find out more at https://www.lovingmycompany.com.Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
Jonatha Brooke is an internationally renowned singer, songwriter and producer. She wrote the theme to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", and has collaborated with the likes of Katy Perry. Brooke also created and performed the critically acclaimed, one-woman, Off Broadway musical called “My Mother Has 4 Noses” which is about her relationship with her mother, whom she cared for before she succumbed to Alzheimers. Find out more at https://jonathabrooke.comCheck out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
Are you an empty nester, and wonder what to cook for yourself? It doesn’t make sense to roast a turkey or make a pan of lasagne anymore, so do you settle for toast, a yogurt, with a spoon of nutella thrown in? Chef Littley is a classically trained chef who has worked at white tablecloth restaurants, executive dining and finally at the end of his career at an all-girls Catholic high school, where he took school food to an entirely new level. Check out his website which is chock full of great recipes: askchefdennis.com. Check out this FREE Virtual Masterclass series WILD AND WISE with super zestful ager, Kip Clarke: https://masterclass.wildandwise50.com/Nicole_Christina She's put together a group of women who talk about all things aging well. I'm one of her guests speaking on how to age zestfully.Hope you will check it out.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
Have you ever made a little joke about being old? Something seemingly harmless: Something like “I’m too old to wear that”, “I’m over the hill?” One of my tennis buddies says “I’m too old to get that shot.” Our guest today is a gerontology researcher who investigates the real cost (emotional, physical, societal) of our widespread, unchecked discrimination of being old–of course the irony is that the discrimination is about us, or our future selves. Where does this ageism come from? Who benefits? Why is it so important to dismantle?Dr. Tracey Gendron is the author of the new book “Ageism Unmasked” and I guarantee you her insights will have a profound effect on how you see aging. Find out more at TraceyGendron.com.Here’s the link for the Grow My Podcast Summit–a free gathering of over 30 experts in the podcasting space: https://www.growmypodcastsummit.com/gmps?affiliate_id=3828334Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
By now we’ve all heard the term “self-love”. But what is it really? Is it treating yourself to a mani-peni? Buying an expensive handbag? It turns out that true self love is more akin to self compassion, which has been proven to help heal depression, anxiety and trauma. As a psychotherapist, I have found that cultivating self love is a truly powerful way to create inner peace and freedom. Katie Phillips is the founder of The School of Self Love. She is a Women’s Empowerment Master Coach, Love & Dating Mentor and author of ‘The Self Love Affair - A Woman’s Guide To A Daring & Mighty Life’. Find out more at https://theschoolofself.love/ Added bonus, check out the YouTube I did with Katie. https://youtu.be/BSl2O4rCN88 Katie has a promotion going on now: https://katiephillips661.lpages.co/meet-your-soul-mate/Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
Dr. Laura Reeder is an artist, a teacher, and a human who encourages young people and adults to use creativity as a form of activism to make meaningful change in the world. Her recent installation at the Everson Museum of Art titled "Now More Than Ever" re-shaped a gallery with thousands of cell phone photos taken from her walks through everyday life. Her miles-long "Cultivators", labyrinths that she creates by walking in snow, sand, and leaves invite us to pay closer attention to the natural environment. Find out more here: https://laurakreeder.com/Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
Michelle Olson is the founder of Evergreen Minds, which is on a mission to help create a culture that connects people with natural spaces and de-medicalize and de-stigmatize the accepted status-quo in healthcare for people living with dementia. Find out more here: EvergreenMinds.org.
Dr. Witkowski is the Chair of the Exercise & Sport Studies Department at Smith College. She researches the role of physical fitness of menopause symptoms, with a particular interest in cardiovascular health and risk at midlife. She is currently recruiting subjects for her studies. Contact her here: https://www.facebook.com/VascularFunctionResearchLaboratory
Improvisation is having a moment. People are finding it has tons of benefits for social and mental health. They are stepping out of their comfort zone, which is a key element to aging zestfully. Pam Victor is a professional improviser and the founder of Head of Happiness, of Happier Valley Comedy. Pam is the co-author of "Improvisation at the Speed of Life: The TJ & Dave Book" and was awarded the New England Public Radio Arts & Humanities Award. She also is a TEDx speaker “Meet Your Inner Critic (and tell it to pipe down).” Find out more at https://www.happiervalley.com/Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health.Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
Carl Honore is a Canadian journalist who is a best selling author and two time TED speaker. He’s known as “the godfather of the slow movement”. His latest book, “Bolder–Making the Most of Our Longer Lives”–challenges ageism by dismantling the myths surrounding growing older. He argues that aging can be a bonus rather than a burden. Find out more about Carl’s work: CarlHonore.com.
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Many of us are aware that the over 60 demographic is the fastest growing demographic here in the US and all over the world. We have tremendous power and influence. ThirdAct.org organizes people over the age of 60 to work on climate and racial justice. Akaya Windwood and Bill McKibben talk about their work mustering political and economic power to move Washington and Wall Street in the name of a fairer, more sustainable society and planet. Find out more: ThirdAct.org.
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Aging has its joys and challenges. One of the big challenges is the changes in our bodies–particularly if you are a woman. Most of us mourn the loss of our younger bodies. But are there ways we can think about our aging bodies differently? Meet Dr. Susan Sands, a clinical psychologist known for her trailblazing work in female development. Her new book “The Inside Story” is a radical new look at aging as a woman. Find out more here: https://www.sandsinsidestory.com/
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Susan Tweit is an award winning writer and botanist on a mission “to restore our home planet and help us be our best and kindest selves.” She volunteers at Yellowstone National Park removing invasive plant species by hand so the native plants can thrive and feed the animals that call the Park home. Her award winning books are personal and tender stories about her own challenges, including the loss of her beloved husband ten years ago to brain cancer and her own chronic disease. Find out more at SusanJTweit.com.
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At 61, writer and editor Linda Lowen has fulfilled a lifelong dream–-- she's written her first book, a travel guidebook promoting her hometown of Syracuse, NY. Even though she's been published in the New York Times and earned national recognition as a former TV and radio producer -- hosting award-winning programs on PBS and NPR stations --she says that since she's turned 50, life has become downright magical. With every year, it's only gotten better. Find out more about Linda: LindaLowen.com.
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Many of us know how painful it can be to watch a once vibrant person lose function in their mind and body. Denise Medved knows this story all too well. She lost her mother to Alzheimer’s Disease. On top of the grief she suffered, she was left wondering what the future had in store for her as she aged. Through extensive research, Denise discovered that the number one concern of people of all ages is losing cognitive function and mobility as we age. She spent years researching the relationship between physical movement and cognitive function and became an expert on aging and the brain. This led to the development of her science-informed program “Ageless Grace” which targets all parts of the brain and is actually fun to do! Find out more at AgelessGrace.com.
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We all know that being part of a community is good for our health. We deeply crave a sense of belonging, especially these days. After all, we’re mammals, and we’re designed to be with others. But what if your community also helped cut down on waste and challenged the values of our consumer culture? That would be an amazing community! Welcome to the Buy Nothing Project. The Buy Nothing Project was founded in 2013 with the mission to build community by connecting people through hyperlocal gifting, and reducing our impact on the environment. You’d be surprised to find out what you can have for free–including chicken poop and pickle juice! Find out more at BuyNothingProject.org.
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Having grown up in a multigenerational home, aging expert Isabel Tom wants us to consider how our attitudes toward aging affect our elders. She’s passionate about helping us develop better relationships with elders, both for their sake and ours. She believes it’s a great loss for both young and old to experience life separately. A writer, speaker and educator, Isabel Tom wants to teach us the value of elders and elder care. Find out more about her at IsabelTom.com.
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Unless you are a devout minimalist you have a lot of stuff. We’re surprised how much stuff we have. Where does it all come from? But have we thought about our relationship to our things? How does it change over our life span? Why is it more complicated than just figuring out something in our closet “sparks joy”?
Professor David Ekerdt has researched questions like these over his academic career. His acclaimed book, “Downsizing: Confronting Our Possessions in Later Life”, is not a how-to, but a deep dive into our relationship with our stuff, how it changes, and how it’s much harder to part with stuff than the how-to guides would have us believe. Here’s his article from the Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/44-years-studying-retirement-11634913113
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The mother of extreme climber Alex Honnold, star of the Oscar winning documentary “Free Solo”, decided to take up extreme sports in her sixties. At age 66, Deirdre Wolownick set a record of her own on El Capitan – becoming the oldest woman ever to climb that sheer rock face. A multi talented woman in her own right, she proves that determination and grit can bring you to places that you’ve never imagined and even help heal a life that was full of emotional challenges. Find out more at DiedreW.us.
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Have you ever wondered who will take care of you as you age? It’s not always pleasant to think about, but the reality is that we may outlive our partners and family members. The truth is that many of us will be solo agers. So what are the choices we need to start thinking about right now to prepare for that time? Dr. Mary L. Flett is the Executive Director of the Center for Aging & Values and founder of Five Pillars of Aging Seminars. Now retired as a treating psychologist, she has turned to writing and consulting as she creates workshops and seminars to help others age better and age well. Find out more at https://drmaryflett.com/.
Carrie Luteran is a professional organizer. She talks to us about the importance of having a place for all of your important papers and instructions for when you “kick the bucket”. It’s an easy task to put off. Who wants to be reminded of their own mortality? But it’s the loving thing to do for the person who is going to be in charge of dealing with your stuff when you are no longer here. It may seem daunting at first, but doing it brings a feeling of tremendous relief. Find out more about Carrie here: PrettyNeatSolutions.com.
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Jane Adams, Ph.D., is a social psychologist who is an expert on family estrangement. Her book “When Our Grown Kids Disappoint Us” gets to the heart of the dilemma of having an adult child who has significant problems in life. Her work has been featured on Today, Good Morning America, the Oprah Winfrey Show and PBS. FInd out about Jane at JaneAdams.com.
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“Duty Free” is a documentary about a son who witnesses his mom get pushed out of her job due only to her age. As a filmmaker, he uses the opportunity to document not only her struggle, but the bucket list adventure he takes her on to reclaim her life. As she struggles to find work, he documents some of the painful realities from her past and the economic insecurity soon to shape not only her future, but that of an entire generation. Find out more about Sian-Pierre Regis and his award winning film and the policy he and his mom are influencing here: DutyFreeFilm.com.
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Deborah Voll has been an Airbnb “super host” for nine years. She’s the author of the book “The Tell-All Guide To Airbnb Hosting, Tips, and Tricks for Successful Hosting”. Deborah shares some of the lessons she has learned about herself, and tips for you to not only be a successful host but a great guest. Check out her website: DeborahVoll.com.
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Megan Weaver is a senior pet expert focused on improving the quality of life of our older dogs and cats. After running her own Canine Rehabilitation Department, Megan understands the struggles that older animals face and has created solutions and strategies to help pet owners care for their beloved pets throughout their senior journey. Megan is committed to educating pet owners about how to combine their vet’s expertise & diagnoses with easily implementable tools - at home through guides and "how to" courses. Find out more at TheSeniorPetMovement.com.
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Dami Roelse was born and raised in Holland and has traveled the world extensively, lived on different continents and studied with different spiritual teachers. Dami has learned to use her travel as an inspiration for living. Her memoir "Fly Free, a Memoir About Love, Loss and Walking the Path" takes the reader to a remote destination in Ladakh on the border with China and is sprinkled with flashbacks of her travels in Afghanistan, India and Nepal, where she met Goenka, Neem Karoli Baba and Ram Dass. Find out more at: http:// www.transformation-travel.com or https://www.facebook.com/walkingwomen50plus
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Jennifer Sobel is the creator of The Belly Dance Solution, a unique program that helps women strengthen their pelvic floor with belly dance, and Feminine Fire, a comprehensive program to learn belly dance online. Jennifer takes a holistic approach to teaching belly dance that integrates her experience as an acupuncturist and a personal trainer to create programs that help women heal in body, mind and spirit. Find out more at FeminineFireOfficial.com.
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Pam Varkony has worked on four continents as a writer and advocate covering topics from business ethics to the status of women in the developing world. She has won numerous awards and recognition for her writing and humanitarian work and has twice traveled to Afghanistan. However, the recent political events there brought all of her other projects to a halt as she focused on chronicling the stories of her Afghan friends and doing what she could to assist in their escape. Pam has been published in major U.S. newspapers and magazines and heard on National Public Radio. In 2017 she was named a Pearl S. Buck International Woman of Influence. Find out more at PamelaVarkony.com.
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Celeste Headlee is an award-winning journalist who has appeared on NPR, PBS World, PRI, CNN, BBC and other international networks. She was formerly a host at National Public Radio, anchoring shows including Tell Me More, Talk of the Nation, All Things Considered and Weekend Edition. I talk with her about her new book “Speaking of Race”. Find out more at CelesteHeadlee.com.
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Grace Bonney is the founder of “Design*Sponge”, a daily website dedicated to the creative community, which reached nearly 2 million readers per day for 15 years. She has been called a “Martha Stewart for Millennials” by the “New York Times” and has been featured on “Good Morning America”, “The Martha Stewart Show”, “The Chew”, “American Public Radio”, and more. Her new book, “Collective Wisdom”, profiles the lives and advice of women over 50 from all walks of life. Find out more at GraceBonney.com.
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Susan Willson is a Certified Nurse Midwife who has spent the last 20 years working exclusively with women in the menopausal transition. Her philosophy is that menopause is not a condition to pathologize or dread; rather it is a natural, vibrant and powerful phase of our lives. Her book, coming out in February, “Making Sense of Menopause” explores the misconceptions we have absorbed as women, from the medical community and the larger culture, and offers a look into the deep sea change happening at this time in our biology, our creativity and our authenticity. She also offers practical advice on how to navigate symptoms through this change and emerge into our Wisdom years vibrant and full. Find out more at makingsenseofmenopause.com.
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Katharine Esty is a best-selling author, practicing psychotherapist and an activist for aging well. She’s on a mission to dispel myths about old age and to end ageism, which limits and undermines the most experienced among us. Her recent book, “Eightysomethings - A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness” looks at the last phase of life and how we can make the most of it. Find out more at https://www.katharineesty.com.
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Marya Hornbacher is an award-winning journalist and the New York Times bestselling author of five books. Her book “Madness” is “an intense, beautifully written” book about the difficulties, and promise, of living with mental illness. It has been called "the most visceral, important book on mental illness to be published in years." Her book “Sane: Mental Illness, Addiction, and the Twelve Steps” is a practical, funny, user-friendly guide to working the Twelve Steps for people who deal with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and addiction. And “Waiting: A Nonbeliever’s Higher Power” is a powerful, almost radical exploration of what spirituality can mean to the recovering person who does not believe in God. Find out more at http://www.maryahornbacher.com.
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Ida Abbott is a successful attorney whose current practice focuses on mentoring, sponsorship and retirement. The Wall Street Journal selected her most recent book, "Retirement by Design", as one of the 6 best books of 2020 on retirement and aging. The new and innovative, self-coaching approach of "Retirement by Design" helps you spearhead and navigate a major next step in life. Find out more at IdaAbbott.com.
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Are you living your life in a business-as-usual manner but somehow hoping for better results? What if you could make doable changes that increase your level of energy to actively engage with the world, avoid chronic conditions, and achieve peace of mind? Alan Carpenter’s book, “Choose Better, Live Better – Nine Healthy Choices that Nurture Body, Mind and Spirit”, is a great guide to doing just that. Alan will give you simple, practical, evidence-based suggestions to make it happen. Find out more at AlanTCarpenter.com.
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Emily Harman is trailblazer, and part of the sixth class of women to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. Recognized as a role model, she served as a Company Officer and Leadership Instructor in the U.S. Naval Academy. But somehow she got lost along the way. The responsibilities of being a career woman and mother drowned out any dreams she may have had about the future she really wanted. Eventually, she became a coach so she could help other women find themselves in the second half of life. Find out more at EmilyHarman.com.
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Laura Davis’s new memoir, “The Burning Light of Two Stars: A Mother-Daughter Story” is the riveting story of her embattled relationship with her mother Temme, their determination to love one another, and the dramatic and surprising collision course they ended up on at the end of Temme’s life. For the millions of readers of Laura’s first book, “The Burning Light of Two Stars” is both prequel and sequel of “THE COURAGE TO HEAL”, revealing in page-turning, intimate detail how Laura reconciled with the mother who betrayed her, and came to care for her in her final days. Find out more at https://lauradavis.net.
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Dominic Campbell is the co-founder of “Creative Aging International” using celebration as a strategy for transformational change around the world. Pandemic initiatives include “Ageing Voices” connecting across community, healthcare and civic agencies to reduce isolation and facilitate “un-lockdown”, and a nationwide localized arts program for Irish Hospice Foundation to process grief and loss through making meaning. He is an inaugural fellow of Global Brain Health Institute and Atlantic Fellowship, a Next Avenue Key Influencer on Aging, and board member of Africa’s Arts in Medicine Fellowship. Find out more at https://www.gbhi.org/profiles/dominic-campbell.
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Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, which began when she was a graduate student and wanted to help herself through a dark period of her own life. Her new book “Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive” explains the different kinds of self-compassion and how understanding these can be life changing for women. Find out more at Self-Compassion.org.
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If you’re over 50 and single, you may believe that your chances for love are gone. But according to Francine Russo’s new book “LOVE AFTER 50: How to find it, Enjoy it, and Keep it”, you’re now primed for the best relationship of your life. Francine Russo is a veteran journalist, and a long time contributor to “TIME”. Find out more at FrancineRusso.com.
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Lori Sokol is the Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief of Women's eNews, an award-winning non profit news organization that reports on the most crucial issues impacting women and girls around the world. She is also the author of the award-winning book, She Is Me: How Women Will Save The World. FInd out more at https://womensenews.org/
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Wendy Conklin is a former educational consultant turned boutique chair designer. She took a big leap and started a new business in middle age creating unique and charming upholstered chairs. Her mission is to help clients create surroundings that genuinely reflect their uniqueness, zest, and personality through bespoke chairs and fabric selections. She teaches others to add color and charm to their lives in a number of ways. Have a look at her beautiful website: Chairwhimsy.com.
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With the perspective of age, many of us find ourselves looking back at our lives and asking questions such as “was my life a good life? Did I make good choices? What are my regrets?” In his new book “A Round of Golf With My Father”, William Damon illustrates the life review by describing his journey to uncover the hidden story of his father, whom he never met and knew almost nothing about until a sudden recent discovery. Find out more at: https://coa.stanford.edu/people/william-damon or https://www.amazon.com/William-Damon/e/B001ITXNVA/
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In her nursing career, Yvonne Heath witnessed our grief-phobic society first hand and how our reluctance to talk about, plan and prepare for grief, death and dying causes excessive suffering personally, professionally in life, and at the end of life. She believes that when we learn to talk about and plan for grief and life's challenges something amazing happens. We live more fully and we suffer less at the end of our life. Our loved ones and workplaces suffer less and are able to move through their grief. Find out more: LoveYourLifetoDeath.com.
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Special Episode for Suicide Prevention Week: Debby Waldman is a writer and ex-pat American who has lived in Edmonton, Alberta, since 1992. We were knitting buddies in New Haven, Connecticut in the mid-1980s when she was a newspaper reporter there, but we lost touch until recently, when a mutual friend sent me her New York Times essay, “How Covid-19 and Power Tools Helped Heal My Relationship With My Son”: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/08/well/family/depression-suicide-covid-woodworking-canoe-cutting-boards.html
The essay is in part about how the pandemic gave her a chance to pursue a long-time dream, to learn woodworking, but it’s also about another step in her journey to understand and come to grips with her family’s legacy of mental illness. She has recently completed a draft of a memoir about the effects of the secrets and silence that surrounded the suicide of her father, a Reform rabbi, when she was 13. Learn more at https://www.debbywaldman.com/.
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Special Encore Episode for Suicide Prevention Week:
Frank King was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years. But these days he’s helping prevent suicide. Depression and suicide run in Frank’s family. He was just a young boy when his grandmother committed suicide, an image that’s seared into his mind. He’s thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He’s fought a lifetime battle with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidality, turning that long dark journey of the soul into five TEDx Talks and sharing his lifesaving insights on mental health awareness with associations, corporations, and colleges. Find out more about his work at TheMentalHealthComedian.com. And Check out Mentalhealthfirstaid.org and NAMI.org to learn more about suicide prevention.
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Toby Younis and Shelley Carney are encore entrepreneurs at AGK Media Studio. Their mission is to help other encore entrepreneurs master the technology necessary to produce live stream video, podcast episodes and blogs all at the same time so they can achieve visibility and credibility in the online marketplace. Find out more at: http://agk-media.com.
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if one of your family members developed Alzheimers, and unexpectedly came to live with you? Acclaimed author and poet, Eleanor Lerman, just published the book “Watkins Glen” which examines this very situation.
At the heart of “Watkins Glen” is the story of Susan, a woman in her sixties, who reluctantly finds herself having to take care of her estranged older brother, Mark, who has developed Alzheimer’s. Susan is living in Watkins Glen, a town in upstate New York, where she takes her brother to live—temporarily, she thinks. In the throes of his illness, Mark has developed a rare but well-known symptom of dementia called Acquired Artist Syndrome, whereby people who have never even thought about painting suddenly become obsessed with the art. Find out more about Eleanor Lerman at https://www.eleanorlerman.com/
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In “Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Mid-life Women”, Stephanie Raffelock lays out through personal stories and essays the highlights of the past fifty years in which women went from quiet strength to a resounding voice. She invites us along her own transformational journey by providing probing questions for reflection, so we can flesh out and bring to life this new archetype within ourselves. Written in the spirit of Women Who Run With the Wolves, “Creatrix Rising” gives context in which to place the great, creative surge that women of later years are experiencing personally and collectively. The Crone is replaced by the new archetype of Creatrix, now morphed from the ugly old witch of the forest into the shining inner guide of Creatrices everywhere. Find out more at https://www.byline-stephanie.com/books
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Behind every addict, there is at least one person traumatized by loving them. Antonia Rolls’ ongoing art project asks both the addict and the person who loves them to say something about how they are coping. Rolls paints portraits of each sitter and writes what they say on the actual painting. She paints each person as an angel or a saint, or at least a divine person, something to do with the dark and the light, the heaven and hell of addiction. Find out more about this touching project: https://antoniarolls.co.uk/
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Kathy Burns, an avid horsewoman, went on a 13 month journey that she called SHLEP (Soul-searching, Home-seeking, Liberating, Equestrian Party. Find out more about her journey and art at: https://shlep.blog/
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Dr. Marcus Ranney is an international champion of wellbeing who has recently been directly involved in the fight against COVID in India. His philosophy centers around enhancing the positive aspects of health rather than focusing solely on disease. Ranney’s research has taken him to the sides of Everest, skiing in the Arctic and the European Alps, and he has served as a medical officer in the Royal Air Force and at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. He’s recently authored the book “At the Human Edge” which looks at human physiology and extreme sports. He is a keen athlete and marathon runner, holding a Guinness World Record for backwards running. Learn more at www.humanedge.co or through his social media handle - docmranney.
Olivia Bareham is the founder of Sacred Crossings, a Los Angeles based funeral home specializing in green, environmentally sensitive products and after-death care practices. They specialize in home funerals, green burial, full-body sea burial, direct cremation, witness cremation and celebrant services. The home funeral allows family and friends to care for the body of their loved-one at home, in their own time honoring cultural and religious traditions. Find out more at SacredCrossings.com.
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Carol Giuliani loves to travel and is a whiz at planning and executing trips by air or car, all over the world. She also has decades of caregiving experience and worked as an attorney and professional fiduciary, managing the finances of seniors for many years. Six years ago, she combined her talents to create Senior Travel Companion Services to help seniors safely and comfortably get to their desired destinations. Since then, she has planned and executed over 60 trips for people with mental and physical disabilities, including dementia, Parkinson's, vision loss and other obstacles or concerns that have hindered their ability to travel alone or with groups. Find out more at SeniorTravelCompanionServices.com.
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Bill Rawls is an OB-GYN and leading expert in Lyme disease, integrative health, and herbal medicine. In the middle of his successful medical career, Dr. Rawls’ life was interrupted by Lyme disease. As he struggled to overcome it, he explored nearly every treatment possible – from conventional medicine to a range of alternative therapies. In the process, Dr. Rawls discovered a shocking amount of controversy and confusion around causes, diagnosis, and treatment that left thousands of patients confused, unsupported, and chronically ill. Find out more about Dr. Rawls on RawlsMD.com. Here is the direct link to the free book offer: https://rawlsmd.com/books/unlocking-lyme-free.
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My interview with Dayna continues. We touch upon some practical ways Dayna is intentional with her eating, and how the journey to balance is an imperfect one. Find out more at DaynaMacy.com.
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This interview commemorates the 10th anniversary of Dayna Macy’s book “Ravenous”. She writes: “While our souls may be immortal, our bodies are not – they are the beautiful, vulnerable vessels with which we navigate the lessons of this world. “Ravenous” may have started as a journey to lose weight, but it taught me much more. I learned that kindness, with regard to the body, (and pretty much everything else), is essential; that the habit of judgment can be softened; that there is no such a thing as perfection; and that regardless of our shapes or sizes, our bodies, and ourselves, without exception, are worthy of our respect, kindness, and Love. The journey continues.”
Following this interview, host Nicole Christina adds commentary. Find out more at DaynaMacy.com.
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In 2015,Melissa Davey, a corporate executive, had a chance encounter with a famous film director. After that meeting, she was inspired to leave her 25-year year career and jump into the unknown at age 65.
In April of 2021 Melissa’s first film, Beyond Sixty, a documentary about the resilience and continued relevance of women over the age of 60, was released.
Now showing On Demand and on most streaming platforms Beyond Sixty is inspiring women of all ages and reminding us all that a woman’s age is not her story. Find out more at BeyondSixtyProject.com.
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Susan Pohlman is a writer, filmmaker and presenter, and the founder of the “Phoenix Writers Network”. In this episode, we discuss her latest travel memoir, “A Time to Seek: Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality at Midlife”. Learn how she uses travel with the intention of knowing herself more deeply. Find out more at: SusanPohlman.com.
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Not many of us like to talk about our failings. Rejections don’t go on your résumé, but they are part of every successful person’s career. All of us will apply for jobs that we don’t get and have ambitions that aren’t fulfilled, because that is part of being a working person, part of pushing oneself to the next step professionally. Zestful Aging speaks with Jessica Bacal who just wrote a new book called “The Rejection That Changed my Life”. She interviews 25 powerhouse women about their careers and looks specifically at their disappointments and failures, and gets their advice about how to handle the realities of worklife. Find out more at www.jessbacal.com.
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Award winning entrepreneur, Forbes contributing writer and executive coach Bonnie Marcus assists professional women to successfully navigate the workplace and position and promote themselves to advance their careers. In her newly published book, “NOT DONE YET!”, Bonnie addresses how women over 50 can regain their confidence and claim their power. You can find out more about Bonnie at www.bonniemarcusleadership.com. Facebook: bonnie.marcus - Twitter: selfpromote - LinkedIn: bonniemarcus - Instagram: self_promote_
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Jean Ketcham is the founder of “Aging But Dangerous”, a movement focused on healthy aging and living dangerously through fun, spirit, and style. After retiring, Jean discovered that 55+ women were not living up to their true potential. Their social circles were shrinking and their lifestyles were becoming less stimulating and less adventurous.
Jean began organizing meetings where older women could connect and share experiences, insights, and strategies to help them enrich their lives. She brought in speakers on a wide variety of topics to empower women to take control of the aging process; she also has held special events like 55+ fashion shows, skydiving outings, and an infamous “colonoscopy party". Find out more about Jean at https://www.agingbutdangerous.com/
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Susan Ryan is the Senior Director of The Green House Project which addresses quality long-term care environments that are pleasant, accessible and affordable to all. They’ve enjoyed some notoriety lately, as their setups are smaller and more intimate, therefore avoiding the COVID contagion that has impacted so many nursing homes. The emphasis is on quality of life and offering a family-style and close knit living experience. Learn more at TheGreenhouseproject.org.
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Scott Schober is the author of three best-selling security books including “Senior Cyber”. In the book, Scott and Craig Schober pick apart a multitude of cybersecurity scams that relate directly to the financial, socioeconomic, and health & well-being of all seniors by offering simple advice for all levels of cybersecurity experience for grandparents, grandchildren, and everyone in between. Find out more at ScottSchober.com.
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Meredith Patterson is a pioneer in the field of health care, aging and the ethics of elder care. Meredith developed a unique home care model in which the client and the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) would experience a greater sense of respect, the client was ensured the highest caliber of care, and the aide would be compensated at a significantly higher rate of pay. However, the cost to the client would be no more than the rate. Meredith prides herself on using a holistic and client centered approach, honed from a background in clinical social work. Find out more about Meredith and her unique agency at https://www.eccofchoice.com/
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Dr. Bonnie Kaplan and Dr. Julia Rucklidge are the authors of the brand new book “The Better Brain”-- the first book to discuss how and why nutrients can be used to treat mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD. We talk about the challenges in changing the paradigm from a medication-first approach to dealing with mental illness to one that promotes providing the brain with the nutrients it requires to operate well. Find out more at https://thebetterbrainbook.com/
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Gilly Smith is an award-winning food writer and podcaster who’s been writing and making radio, television and podcasts since the early ’90s. Her books are mainly about the influence on culture of food in its various forms, including how to eat to save the planet. Her book, “Taste and the TV Chef” won the 2020 Gourmand Award for best UK food writing. Find out more about the prolific and passionate Gilly at http://GillySmith.com.
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Since the pandemic, alcohol use is up significantly. One expert observed that even during the lockdown in the US, liquor stores remain open. Why? The emergency rooms were too busy with COVID to deal with people with alcohol withdrawal. Molly Watts is the host and founder of “Breaking the Bottle Legacy Podcast” which is dedicated to helping habit drinkers and adult children of alcoholics create a peaceful relationship with alcohol. Find out more at MollyWatts.com.
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Dr. Elise Bialylew is the founder of Mindful in May, the world’s largest online global mindfulness campaign that teaches thousands of people each year to meditate while raising funds to build clean water projects in the developing world. A doctor trained in psychiatry turned mindfulness teacher and social entrepreneur, she’s passionate about supporting individuals and organisations to develop inner tools to flourish. She’s also the author of number #1 best selling meditation book “The Happiness Plan”. Her work has been featured in the Huffington Post, New York Times, and on Australian Television. Find out more at MindfulinMay.org and register using my unique link: https://www.mindfulinmay.org/?orid=127385&opid=33
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Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is a physician who specializes in treating eating disorders, addictions and trauma. She is particularly interested in Intergenerational Trauma, where the effects of trauma are passed from one generation to another, in looking at her own family tree which was riddled with generations of trauma, obesity and mental illness. She speaks on the topic of Intergenerational Trauma both nationally and internationally. More information at https://carolynrossmd.com/ and check out her podcast: Dr.CarolynRossShow.
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Colleen Kochannek helps women from the typewriter generation become successful and confident laptop entrepreneurs, helping them leverage their decades of life experience and learning to create a meaningful, revenue-generating business. Find out more at ScrappyFrontier.com.
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After a successful career that started at the NBA League Office, and led to senior management positions with a number of professional sports teams, Eric’s mental health took a sudden and rapid decline. This decline left him almost permanently in bed, and with severe cognitive impairment, for just over two and a half years. Once he found a way to climb out of his abyss, he vowed to spend the rest of his life focused on changing the global conversation through mental health advocacy. Find out more about his inspiring work at SameHereGlobal.org.
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Special for International Women’s Day 2021
International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women all over the world. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
Melissa Berton is the Academy Award winning producer for Best Documentary Short for “Period. End of Sentence.” and CEO of The Pad Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to the principle that “a period should end a sentence, not a girl’s education.” Berton is the recipient of the 2019 Eleanor Roosevelt Global Women’s Rights Award and works as a English teacher in Los Angeles. “Period. End of Sentence.” is available on Netflix. Find out more at https://www.thepadproject.org/ .
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Gay Hendricks is a thought leader in the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind transformation for more than 45 years. He has written more than 40 books, including bestsellers such as "Five Wishes", "The Big Leap", "Conscious Loving and Conscious Loving Ever After". His latest book, "Conscious Luck", reveals eight ways to change your fortunes through the power of intention. Gay has appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including Oprah, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS and others.
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Jean Walters is the international best selling author of “The Journey to Anxiety to Peace: Practical Steps to Handle Fear, Embrace Struggle, and Eliminate Worry to Become Happy and Free”. She has been a teacher, transformational coach, and Akashic Record reader in the St. Louis area for over 40 years. She’s a prolific writer and presenter, helping people to shift their mindsets in the direction of more peace. Find out more at https://spiritualtransformation.com/ .
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Rima Nashashibi is the President of Global Hope 365, a non-profit agency promoting openness, equal opportunity, tolerance, fairness, and justice for persons of all genders, ethnicity, religious backgrounds, and political persuasions. Ms. Nashashibi has been a guest speaker hosted by the U.S. Department of State in places such as Jerusalem, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. In addition, Ms. Nashashibi trained the women in Saudi Arabia in August 2015 on how to run for office in anticipation of the historical election held in December 2015 where women participated for the first time in the history of the Kingdom. Find out more at https://www.globalhope365.org/ .
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Debby Waldman is a writer and ex-pat American who has lived in Edmonton, Alberta, since 1992. We were knitting buddies in New Haven, Connecticut in the mid-1980s when she was a newspaper reporter there, but we lost touch until recently, when a mutual friend sent me her New York Times essay, “How Covid-19 and Power Tools Helped Heal My Relationship With My Son": https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/08/well/family/depression-suicide-covid-woodworking-canoe-cutting-boards.html
The essay is in part about how the pandemic gave her a chance to pursue a long-time dream, to learn woodworking, but it’s also about another step in her journey to understand and come to grips with her family’s legacy of mental illness. She has recently completed a draft of a memoir about the effects of the secrets and silence that surrounded the suicide of her father, a Reform rabbi, when she was 13. Learn more at https://www.debbywaldman.com/.
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What is the most important factor in being healthy? Exercise? Diet? Meditation? No, it’s your zip code. Dr. Lindo Bacon has spent their career studying the intersection of health and social justice issues. Their newest book, “Radical Belonging: How to Survive and Thrive in an Unjust World (While Transforming it for the Better)” is a deeply personal look at how their gender identity caused them to experience discrimination and un-belonging, and how those kinds of experiences have real and observable effects on our neuro-biology. Find out more at https://lindobacon.com/.
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Julie Sursok is author of the best-selling book “I’m Now called a Senior-- WTF?”. She emigrated from South Africa to Australia after losing everything in a series of traumatic events. She rebuilt her business and her life, and now with laughter, humility and life experience she is passionately inspiring seniors to stand tall and feel relevant again. Find her book at on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Julie-Sursok/e/B087CFRNS7
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Sophie Poldermans is the author of the bestselling book “Seducing and Killing Nazis. Hannie, Truus and Freddie: Dutch Resistance Heroines of WWII” . She personally knew Truus and Freddie Oversteegen of the book for 20 years and worked closely with them for over a decade as a board member of the National Hannie Schaft Foundation. Poldermans is the founder of "Sophie's Women of War," shedding light on the role of women in conflict. In addition, she is a Dutch women's rights advocate, author, public speaker, lecturer and consultant on women and war, human and women’s rights-related issues and women’s leadership. Find out more at: SophiesWomenofWar.com.
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Charlotte Mangin is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and the creator, executive producer, and director of UNLADYLIKE2020. She spent five years on the production staff of National Geographic Television & Film, reporting from the jungles of the Amazon to the Himalayan Mountains, and five years as a story producer for PBS’s award-winning international affairs series "Wide Angle". Her hour-long program, "Class of 2006", about women’s rights in Morocco, won an International Documentary Award, and in 2012 and 2013, she was nominated for 4 Emmy Awards for producing a 4-part archival documentary series for Thirteen/WNET in celebration of the flagship public television station’s 50th anniversary. Learn more at Unladylike2020.com.
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Dr. Max Cynader is a leading neuroscientist, an Order of Canada recipient, and the founding director of the Brain Research Centre at the University of British Columbia. He is also the founder of “Synaptitude Brain Health”.
At Synaptitude, Max helps any person understand and compare their brain fitness across five health pillars; exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress, and cognition. By understanding their brain, individuals can increase their quality of life by taking actionable steps towards improved brain health and wellness.
To find out more about Synaptitude Brain Health and try Synaptitude's free brain lifestyle assessment to get personalized recommendations for improving and limiting risk for brain and cognitive decline, go to https://synaptitudebrainhealth.com/ .
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Peg Doyle is an expert in the field of nutrition and lifestyle. She is also a member of the National Gerontology Academic Honor and Professional Society. A passionate clinician and educator, Peg is committed to the vital link between food and health. Her primary audience is women over age 50 who desire to live full, vibrant lives. She published her first book “Food Becomes You - Simple Steps for Lifelong Wellness” in 2014. It's an easy how-to on eating well and preventing the diseases of aging. Find out more about Peg at Wellnessandyou.com.
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Jeff Rubin is an internationally recognized advocate for positive aging, and a leader in the fight against ageism. He advises business and community leaders on inter-generational and aging issues. An advocate for “age-friendly” and “livable” communities, Mr. Rubin is currently working to advance these initiatives through the empowerment of local thought leaders here and abroad across the generational divide. He is also the author of “Wisdom of Age”. Find out more about Jeff’s work at Wisdomofage.net.
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Cindy Gallop is a consultant and entrepreneur who, for 35 years, has worked in brandbuilding, marketing and advertising with companies like Levi’s, LOreal, and Calvin Klein, to name a few. She champions and campaigns for diversity in all forms, and as part of that is working to change depictions of aging in advertising by ending ageism in the advertising industry. She’s known as a major changemaker in her field, and likes to describe herself this way: “I like to blow shit up. I am the Michael Bay of business.” (Michael Bay is the creator of the Transformer movies, and other teen explosive films.) Find out more about Cindy at CindyGallop.com.
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Dr. Ginger Campbell has been a physician for almost 40 years, and a podcaster since 2006. Her Podcast, “Brain Science”, explores how the recent discoveries in neuroscience are helping explain how our brain makes us human. She calls “Brain Science” the “show for everyone who has a brain”, because it is accessible to people of all backgrounds. Dr. Campbell also recently published the second edition of her book “Are You Sure? The Unconscious Origins of Certainty”. Find out more at BrainSciencePodcast.com.
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Dr. Jessica Zitter practices ICU and Palliative Care in Oakland, California. Her work is featured in the Oscar and Emmy-nominated short documentary, Extremis, now streaming on Netflix. She is also the author of Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life, and her essays and articles have appeared in the “New York Times”, “The Atlantic”, “The Huffington Post”, to name just a few. Her latest film is Caregiver: A Love Story. Check out her website at www.jessicazitter.com.
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Anne Basting PhD, is a leader in transforming aging and elder care, author of the new book “Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care” and the recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Grant. She is the founder of the non-profit “TimeSlips” which implements her innovative approach to memory care, and is the author of three previous academic books, The Stages of Age: Performing Age in Contemporary American Culture” (University of Michigan, 1998), “Forget Memory: Creating Better Lives for People with Dementia” (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009) and “The Penelope Project: An arts-based odyssey to change elder care” (University of Iowa Press, 2016). Her work as the founding director of University of Wisconsin Milwaukee’s Center on Age & Community was also featured in the PBS documentary, “The Penelope Project” (2011). Find out more on timeslips.org and Anne-Basting.com.
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Nancy Hogshead-Makar is an Olympic gold medal champion, a civil rights lawyer, and the founder and CEO of “Champion Women”, a non-profit providing legal advocacy for girls and women in sports. Focus areas include equal play, such as traditional Title IX compliance in athletic departments, sexual harassment, abuse and assault, as well as employment, pregnancy and LGBT discrimination within sport. Hogshead-Makar led an eight-year effort to protect athletes from sexual abuse in club and Olympic sports. Most recently, she galvanized the sport, child protection, and civil rights communities in support of a new federal law, the SafeSport Act, signed into law in February, 2018. Find out more at ChampionWomen.org.
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Evelyn Tribole is an award-winning registered dietitian and was the nutrition expert for “Good Morning America” and was a national spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association for six years. Elyse Resch is a nutrition therapist with over thirty-eight years of experience specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size.
Evelyn and Elyse co-authored the cutting edge book “Intuitive Eating”, first published in 1995. “Intuitive Eating” has become the go-to book on rebuilding a healthy body image and making peace with food and was recently revised and re-released. Find out more at https://www.intuitiveeating.org.
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Jodie Filogomo is the voice behind “Jodie's Touch of Style” where she showcases how it's never too late to look great. Her styling adventures include her mother, Charlotte, who is 82 years old, and friend, Lesley, who is 70 years old along with Jodie who is 54. Jodie is a retired dentist and has reinvented herself to discuss tips and tricks about style, budget shopping and positivity. It's all about inspiring women over 50 to look and feel their best. Find out more at https://www.jtouchofstyle.com/ .
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Sanjeev Javia, a.k.a. Jeevers, is an expert on all things CBD. He has almost two decades of experience formulating CBD compounds, and he assists elite athletes (including Olympiads) in achieving the highest performance possible. His products are organic and third party lab verified for pureness. Jeevers is a frequent speaker on radio and television, as well as conferences. Find out more about Jeevers and CBD at Proze.com. You can get a 15% off discount if you use the word “zestful” at check out.
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Marina Cantacuzino is the founder of “The Forgiveness Project” a UK-based charity that uses real stories of victims and perpetrators of crime and violence to help people explore ideas around forgiveness and alternatives to revenge. With no political or religious affiliations, “The Forgiveness Project's” independent and inclusive approach ensures its core message is that everyone has the potential to change their perspective and break the cycle of vengeance. Learn more at https://www.theforgivenessproject.com/.
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A special episode for Veteran’s Day: The Puppy Development Program at Clear Path for Veterans is designed to raise and train dogs who will be placed with a selected Veteran who has a diagnosis of PTSD. Each puppy is carefully selected for health, temperament, and trainability prior to being selected. Veterans are then trained to train their own service dogs, increasing the bond and understanding between the human and the dog. Find out more about the Clear Path for Veterans Canine Program at http://www.clearpath4vets.com/programs/canine-program .
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Amy Newmark is the bestselling author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series. Since 2008, she has published more than 170 new books, most of them national bestsellers in the U.S. and Canada.
Amy loves to collect stories; she has travelled throughout Brazil’s impoverished northeast region, collecting stories from regular people. She is delighted to have come full circle in her writing career—from collecting stories “from the people” in Brazil as a twenty-year-old to, three decades later, collecting stories “from the people” for “Chicken Soup for the Soul”.
Amy is also the author of “Simply Happy”, a crash course in Chicken Soup for the Soul advice and wisdom that is filled with easy-to-implement, practical tips for enjoying a better life.
Find out more about Amy at www.amynewmark.com and about the popular book series at www.chickensoup.com.
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Donald Altman is a psychotherapist, international mindfulness expert, former Buddhist monk and award-winning author of over 15 books who has taught mindfulness to thousands of healthcare workers and others. He’s featured in “The Mindfulness Movie” and is profiled in the “Living Spiritual Teachers Project”. Learn more at https://mindfulpractices.com/.
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Mollie McGlocklin is the creator of “Sleep Is A Skill”, a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. The company was born from “scratching her own itch” after a lifetime of poor sleep habits culminated into a mega-challenging bout of insomnia for months without end. With a background in psychology & human behavior, she went down the rabbit hole to solve her sleep disturbances without sleeping aids. She became fascinated with chronobiology, and by extension, its practical applications to restore a state of homeostasis not only to her sleep but also to her life as a whole. Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she’s now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep. Find out more at sleepisaskill.com.
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Since 2016, Dr. Noelle Nelson, who is the author of “Happy Healthy…Dead”, has been posting stories about older folks (she calls them Amazings) on a Facebook page "Meet The Amazings." These are older adults who have achieved impressive feats or are living truly fulfilling lives. She's featured almost 450 of these folks. As our older population grows, Dr. Nelson believes it's important (and inspiring) for all of us to realize that accomplished older individuals are everywhere and making a positive impact on their community. She's found a common thread in all—they see the value of continued learning, exercise, and most importantly, putting positive emotions such as appreciation, gratitude and optimism to work.
As a side note, Dr. Nelson is 72. She's a competitive ballroom dancer (she started at 70). Prior to the pandemic, she took two ballroom dance classes and two ballet classes a week and still regularly works out. She's authored over a dozen books and she's a trial consultant with clients around the U.S. Find out more about NoelleNelson.com.
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As a suicide/abuse survivor, Johnny Crowder spent his formative years searching for resources to help him cope with his mental health conditions, ranging from OCD and bipolar disorder to schizophrenia. His searching led him to develop a new way to address mental health challenges. His app, Copenotes, helps support mental health and increases the emotional health of the planet in an accessible and highly effective way. It’s been adopted by many mental health systems and facilities. Check it out on: Copenotes.com/zestful. (I will receive a small affiliate payment if you use this link).
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The Black Lives Matter movement reminds some of us of the 1960s when Americans protested the Vietnam War. Author Rita Dragonette spells out some of the parallels between now and the resistance to the Vietnam war. Her award-winning novel, “The Fourteenth of September”, is based upon Rita’s personal experiences on campus during The Vietnam War. It’s a story about the coming of conscience, and it demonstrates how the war had a profound impact on women as well as men. Find out more about Rita on her website at RitaDragonette.com.
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Tara Haelle is a science and health journalist, and the author of the article “Your Surge Capacity is Depleted--It’s Why You Feel Awful”, which went viral. I shared her article with many of my clients and in my monthly newsletter “THE ZEST”.
At six months in, many of us might feel as though we should be used to this “new normal,” but that’s not how it actually works. Tara talks about what we learned from the three experts she interviewed for the article about surge capacity, ambiguous loss, and a resilience bank account. Tara Haelle has been writing about infectious disease, medical research, and mental health for a decade. Here’s the address to her viral article: https://elemental.medium.com/your-surge-capacity-is-depleted-it-s-why-you-feel-awful-de285d542f4c Find out more about Tara at @TaraHaelle, @Forbes, and check out her book ”The Informed Parent”.
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Rachel Lankester is the founder of Magnificent Midlife, an online hub with several offerings including a podcast. Rachel wants to change the world for women in midlife and beyond and the perceptions of how the world views us, and how we view ourselves. She is passionate about challenging outdated ideas about menopause and aging. In this episode we talk about another kind of discrimination--systematic racism. We talk about Black Lives Matter and what we can do to support racial equality. We are acutely aware we are two privileged white women attempting to understand an experience that we can never really truly understand. But we hope our efforts help others feel more comfortable discussing these issues that are of profound importance. Find out more about Rachel and her many offerings at https://magnificentmidlife.com/
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Special episode for International Alzheimer’s Day
Lori La Bey is an international icon in the field of Dementia. She has been recognized by Oprah as a “Health Hero,” AARP as a “Disruptor and Inspiring Leader,” Maria Shriver as an “Architect of Change,” and by Dr. Oz “As the #1 Influencer Online for Alzheimer’s.” She’s passionate about helping people understand Alzheimer’s Disease and its effects on the patient and their families. You can find out more about Lori’s work at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com
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Rebecca Scritchfield is a well-being coach, registered dietitian, nutritionist, certified exercise physiologist, and author of the book, “Body Kindness: Transform your health from the inside out and never say diet again”. Rebecca has influenced millions through her writing, podcast, workshops, and appearances in over 100 media outlets including “NBC Nightly News”, “CNN”, the “TODAY show”, “O Magazine”, “Real Simple”, “Time”, and many others. Find out more at capitolnutritiongroup.com.
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"Hot Flashes and Cool Topics" Podcast is devoted to all things mid-life. Colleen Ricci Rosenblum and Bridgett Biagi Barratt talk about the good, the bad, and the freedom we have earned at this stage of life. They explore life’s challenges, including menopause. They don’t hold back from any subjects and their friendly interview style brings out the best in their guests. Check them out here: http://hotflashescooltopics.com/
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Laura Zam is the author of the bestselling book “The Pleasure Plan: One Woman's Search for Sexual Healing”. She’s also an award-winning health writer who's been featured in “The New York Times” (Modern Love), “Salon”, “Huffington Post”, Her work explores the impact of trauma on our lives, and in particular, our sex lives. As the child of a Holocaust survivor and a victim of sexual abuse, she uses her experiences to offer help and hope to the many people who are in need of healing. Find out about Laura at LauraZam.com. Mentioned in the interview is author Jane Boon who wrote “Edge Play”. Help can be found at menopause.org, the website of the “North American Menopause Society” and from the “International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health” at www.isswsh.org/.
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In 2013, Barbara Mancini was arrested and prosecuted in Pennsylvania on the charge of aiding the attempted suicide of her dying 93-year-old father after handing him his prescribed morphine. A hospice nurse and police authorities ignored his written advance directives, and he was hospitalized and treated in defiance of his end-of-life wishes. A year later, a judge dismissed the case against her. Her case was featured on TV’s “60 Minutes” and “National Public Radio”. She has traveled the country speaking about her experience, and has become a vocal advocate for honoring wishes, improving care and expanding options at the end of life. Find out more about Barbara and her story at barbaramancinistory.com.
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Eugenia Brown is a Cicerone Certified Beer Server, Founder of Beer Chick LLC and beer influencer who uses her platform to celebrate, empower, and connect people who share a love of beer. She is active in her community and is an advocate and champion for diversity and inclusion in all spaces and places. Her goal is to continue to change the narrative as a black woman in the craft beer industry, and continue to elevate the voices of other women of color who enjoy drinking beer. Find out more about Eugenia and her initiatives at https://www.blackbeerchick.com/
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Jodi Stolove is the queen of joyful exercising. A fractured foot forced her to conduct her dance and aerobic classes from a chair and The Chair Dancing® Fitness concept was born. Creativity born of necessity resulted in her developing unique seated fitness programs combining the pleasure of exercise, dance, and music. While she “sat down” to bring exercise to meet the needs of anyone wanting to embrace exercise, the fitness industry took notice. Prominent health care facilities, including Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers, Scripps Clinic, and The Mayo Clinic offer this fitness alternative. Jodi taught dance to the cast of “The Days of Our Lives” as well as Joan Rivers. Find out more at https://www.chairdancing.com/.
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Frank King was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years. But these days he’s helping prevent suicide. Depression and suicide run in Frank’s family. He was just a young boy when his grandmother committed suicide, an image that’s seared into his mind. He’s thought about killing himself more times than he can count. He’s fought a lifetime battle with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidality, turning that long dark journey of the soul into five TEDx Talks and sharing his lifesaving insights on mental health awareness with associations, corporations, and colleges. Find out more about his work at TheMentalHealthComedian.com. And Check out Mentalhealthfirstaid.org and NAMI.org to learn more about suicide prevention.
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Rebecca Winn, a highly awarded landscape architect, has written a celebrated new memoir, “One Hundred Daffodils”, about her unexpected marriage breakup and past traumas, and how she transforms her pain into new growth. Rebecca’s life in the garden and connection to nature helps her grow into the woman she’s always wanted to be--confident, self assured, and more clear of her own needs and desires. This is a poetic book of middle age transformation, honesty and beauty. Find out more about Rebecca at https://rebeccawinn.com/ or her beautiful facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WhimsicalGardens/
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Aaron Gendle is a best selling author of “Conquest: 10 Simple Steps to Conquer Life and Leave a Lasting Legacy”. Aaron founded “Write a Book University” where he helps others tell their story and leave their legacy by writing a book. He also hosts the “Daily Authors Podcast”, where he interviews brilliant new, self-help authors daily, providing a platform for authors to share their stories and help others. Aaron has had a long career in technology and leadership, rising to the corporate executive ranks. He has overcome a chronic disease naturally, without medication and even went on to finish of the super difficult, Ultra Beast Spartan race. He lives in the beautiful emerald coast of Florida with his wife and four children. Find out more about Aaron at https://dailyauthors.com/.
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Daniella Mestyanek Young was born a third-generation member of the infamous religious cult, The Children of God, which has often garnered national and international attention for its unconventional and criminal practices including forced polyamory/polygamy, child marriages, religious prostitution, widespread pedophilia and the murder/suicide of the founder’s son and heir apparent.
As a 15-year-old, Daniella was excommunicated from the cult, moved to America alone and broke, attending school for the first time in her life. Upon graduating college, she commissioned into the US Army as an intelligence officer, serving for over 6 years, making the rank of Captain, and deploying twice to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During her service, Daniella became one of the first women in history to conduct deliberate ground combat operations alongside her male counterparts, buried good friends who she’ll never forget, led intelligence operations for a large area of Afghanistan, met the sitting President and received the Presidential Volunteer Service Medal.
Today, Daniella lives in Seattle, where she is married to a Special Operations helicopter pilot, has a 3-year-old daughter who speaks three-languages fluently, is co-founder of an HR-tech company and is an activist for veterans, military spouses and many others who are going through their own intense cultural transitions.
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Nancy Davis Kho is the author of “THE THANK-YOU PROJECT: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time”. Nancy is also a podcaster whose work covers “the years between being hip and breaking one” at MidlifeMixtape.com and on the Midlife Mixtape Podcast which was included in “Wall Street Journal’s” 2019 list of "8 Podcasts for Anyone Nervously Facing Retirement". Find out more about Nancy’s inspiring work at DavisKho.com.
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Gayle Carson is the epitome of a zestful ager at 82 years old. She’s known throughout the world as a business and leadership expert, and authored “How to be an SOB-- Spunky old Broad Who Kicks Butt”, among others. She’s been on ABC, NBC, and the “Wall Street Journal”, to name just a few. Selected as a “Legend of the Speaking Profession,” she currently hosts over a dozen radio shows per month. She’s a strong proponent of living regret free. A four time cancer survivor, she believes that mindset is crucial for wellness. She’s a proud Silver Sneakers Award Winner. Find out more about the spunky Gayle Carson at SpunkyOldBroad.com.
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Jane Bernstein is an award winning novelist. Her latest book, “The Face Tells the Secret” is the story of a young woman trying to navigate life knowing that her mother did not have the capacity to love her, and also held a very tragic secret. Her recent story, “Still Running,” was chosen for “Best American Sports Writing 2018”. Find out more about Jane at http://janebernstein.net/.
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Amanda Rees is the co-founder and CEO of Bold, a health and fitness technology company that creates online exercise programs for aging well, particularly focusing on balance which is crucial in the later years. Amanda is a yoga and tai chi instructor, who specializes in working with older adults and those with mobility limitations. She studied engineering and dance at Princeton. Bold has raised venture capital from leading Silicon Valley investors and has been highlighted in Forbes and the New York Times. Find out more about Amanda and her company at AgeBold.com.
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Rachel began a new career as a model at the age of 46. Since turning 40, Rachel ditched the hair dye and embraced her natural silver hair and curvy figure. She is now represented by Bridge models in London and is passionate about being to help represent women over 40 in the fashion industry, especially when it comes to swimwear and lingerie campaigns. She is an ambassador for the charity 'Be Real”, a body confidence activist, and involved in the Mind Charity, which focuses on mental health. Find out more about Rachel at: RachelPeruModel.com.
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Ever wonder what it would be like to share a 250 square foot space with a fellow researcher in the Arctic for nine months with no electricity or running water? No Netflix, Amazon, or neighbors for 90 roadless miles? Meet Sunniva Sorby and Hilde Strom who are on a mission to contribute to the research on global warming and plastic use. They were due to return after their 9 month stay, but COVID hit. The Norweigen boat that was scheduled to pick them up stopped running. Find out more about their incredible work and see their breathtaking photos right here: HeartsintheIce.com.
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Joan Lunden helped wake-up millions of Americans as the host of Good Morning America for two decades. As a journalist, a busy working mom, and a part of the sandwich generation, Joan knows a thing or two about the realities of being an aging woman in our society today. Joan is a leading health and wellness advocate, speaking around the country about women’s health and how to age successfully. Joan’s latest book on the topic, “Why Did I Come Into This Room? A Candid Conversation About Aging,” is being called her most candid, raw, and funny book to date! Find out more about all of Joan’s projects here: JoanLunden.com.
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Talya Tibbon is an award winning documentary director and producer working in the US and in Europe. Over the years, her work has taken her to 4 continents: from Boko Haram territory in Nigeria to the slums of Karachi, from gang-controlled neighborhoods in Honduras to Siberia and to the corridors of the White House. She's documented war refugees, trafficked women, Guantanamo detainees, Wall Street traders, drug economies, mass shooting survivors and even daredevil ice swimmers.
Last year Talya was nominated for two IDA (international documentary association) awards: for "Sky and Ground" (PBS/ Amazon) for best documentary and for the docuseries "Amanpour: Sex and Love Around the World" which is running on Netflix. She is currently working on her next documentary feature film about the legacy of WWII in the Baltics and a scripted drama series about the refugee crisis. Find out more about Talya’s amazing work here: TalyaTibbon.com.
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Donna Cameron spent her career as a business owner working with nonprofit organizations and causes. It was there where she saw kindness in action and was awed by its power to transform. While she considered herself a reasonably nice person (with occasional lapses into crankiness), she knew that true kindness was a step above. In 2015, she committed to a year-long deep-dive into kindness. Her 2018 book, “A Year of Living Kindly”, has earned more than a dozen awards. Find out more about this important project at AYearofLivingKindly.com. Buy her book at: Bookshop.org.
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Alison Pena, aka “Bad Widow”, became a widow when her husband of almost twenty five years died in 2016, after an 11-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Eventually, Alison learned how to live fearlessly, move through grief, reclaim autonomy, reinvent herself, and rebuild her networks back to life. She writes and speaks about the inevitable losses in life and how to overcome them and even thrive. Her style is honest and raw, funny and real. We also talk about the loss and grief associated with Covid-19, and her thoughts on how to navigate the overwhelming feelings. Find out more: https://badwidow.com/.
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More than ever, many women are experiencing struggles in their relationship with food. They may be spending more time at home, feeling increased stress and off of their exercise routine. Annie Gaudrealt is a holistic nutritionist and wellness coach and offers guidance on how we can take care of our mind and bodies during COVID. Annie is an anti-diet practitioner, and states “healthy is not a shape”. Learn more about Annie and what she offers: www.veev.ca.
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When DJ Lee's dear friend vanishes in the wilderness of the Selway-Bitteroot, she decides to try to find her. Her journey answers some of the questions she had always had about her troubled family and their own history in this remote place. In her book, “Remote: Finding Home in the Bitterroots”, Lee learns how to embrace the land and her past. It’s an intimate look at one woman's relationship with the wilderness and the ghosts from her past. Find out more at http://debbiejlee.com.
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Dan Blackwell is a composer and filmmaker from the UK who travels the world making independent documentaries. He collaborates with musicians, many who are victims of human rights violations, to create original pieces of music. Dan’s mission is to bring people together through music and, ultimately, humanize the demonized and give the unheard a voice. Find out more about his mission worldwide: https://www.facebook.com/4barCollective/
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“The Style That Binds Us” is a fashion consulting company founded by mother and daughter team, Alison Bruhn and Delia Folk. Alison is a national wardrobe consultant and stylist and Delia consults with emerging brands. Delia started her career interning at Versace and working on the buying team at Barneys New York before co-founding “The Style That Binds Us”. Alison and Delia talk about the meaning of style and fashion, and how to develop one’s own signature style, regardless of age. Find out more about their many offerings at TheStyleThatBindsUs.com.
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Maureen Towey is a multi-talented director and producer working across artistic mediums. She has worked as a Creative Director for Grammy award-winning musicians, and as the Senior Producer for “The Daily 360” at the “New York Times”. Towey has also worked as a contributing photo editor at “The New York Times Magazine” where she produced ten short films for their Great Performers series, starring Melissa McCarthy, and Lily Tomlin.
Maureen came onto my radar when another Zestful Aging guest, Carol Bradley Bursack, circulated Maureen’s short film “The 8th Year of the Emergency”, in which a family reckons with their mother’s cognitive decline. She’s also been involved in initiatives to improve elder care. Find out more about Maureen on MaureenTowey.com.
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Jane Asher is an 89-year old competitive swimmer. After a career as a swimming teacher and coach, Jane began to train seriously and to compete in Masters events in her 50s. She holds world records in numerous events, in the 5-year age bands up to her present age - she is looking forward to turning 90 next year, when she will have another batch of records to break. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and she proves that age is just a number.
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Suzette Mullen had the perfect life; a loving husband, two kids in Ivy League colleges, and a house on the ocean. But something felt wrong. Her writing revealed that she was living with a secret she didn’t want to acknowledge, but she could not ignore. After 18 agonizing months, she finally leapt, and she talks about the joy she feels on the other side. Find out more at yourstoryfinder.com.
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Adam Minter is a columnist for Bloomberg and has been covering the waste and recycling industries for nearly two decades. He’s the author of the new book "Secondhand: Travels In The New Global Garage Sale." Publisher’s Weekly called it “a fascinating, eye-opening look at a dynamic, largely unseen world that only starts when one drops off something at a thrift store.“ Adam is active on Facebook and Twitter, just search his name to find out more.
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Stephanie Raffelock grew up learning about nature from her dad, a National Park Ranger. She embraces an active and positive mindset, and offers wisdom about aging in her podcast, “Coffee Table Wisdom”. We talk about grieving and love, and the transformational qualities of both. We also talk about the healing power of nature walks, especially accompanied by our dogs. Stephanie’s new book, "A Delightful Little Book on Aging" is a lovely and inspiring read. Find out more about Stephanie at StephanieRaffelock.com.
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Udo Erasmus is a culture changer in the field of wellness. His educational background includes biochemistry, genetics, biology, and nutrition, as well as counseling psychology. Udo found his passion in the early 80's after being poisoned by pesticides, which led him to pioneer the healthy fats/oils industry. He presents at Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra's events where he speaks about oils and peace. Find out more about Udo here: Udoschoice.com and theUdo.com.
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Jo Blackwell is a writer, speaker and portrait photographer based in the UK. Having written her way out of depression during her own perimenopause years, she found that many of the women who come to her for portraits are 40 plus and often suffering from their own identity crises. Her photo project “Face it, Own it!” - the bare-faced truth about midlife women - is a celebration of the natural beauty of women 40 plus.
Consequently, she set up “The Midlife Movement”, an online hub of inspiration and support, which offers courses and coaching via a friendly membership site, helping midlife women who feel lost to work out what’s next. Find out more: TheMidlifeMovement.com
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Five anchorwomen at NY1, one of the country’s most prominent local news channels, are suing their employer over age and gender discrimination, alleging a systematic effort by managers to force them off the air in favor of younger, less experienced hosts. Roma Torre has won dozens of journalism awards including 2 Emmys in her 35 year career covering every major news event in NYC. She currently hosts NY1’s Live noon hour and she is also an award winning theatre critic. Kristen Bush Shaughnessy has been an Anchor at NY1 since 1995 and winner of numerous awards. Kristen was the primary weekday morning fill-in anchor with approximately 45 slots per year. After the merger with Charter, her fill-in opportunities vanished. Find out more and support this landmark case: #unseenonTV, @unseenwomenonTV.
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Here’s another episode to celebrate Women’s History Month:
Adrienne Martini is an award winning writer and college professor whose brand new book “Somebody’s Gotta Do It: Why Cursing at the News Won’t Save the Nation, but Your Name on a Local Ballot Can” is getting national attention. In fact, Hillary Clinton recently tweeted about it!
The New York Times writes: “This is not your standard focus-group-approved politician fare; it’s an honest, in-the-moment, firsthand account of a disappointed mother’s foray into local politics.”
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Melissa Katsitsionni Fox is a filmmaker from the Akwesasne Mohawk territories in Northern New York. Her latest project, “Without a Whisper” is about women’s roles, specifically the Haudenosaunee, and what that can teach us about the world. She explains how matrilineal cultures like hers have a very different view about women. Find out more at https://www.withoutawhisperfilm.com/
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Sharon Nelson is one of the 21 leaders for the 21st Century and is well known in political circles for her work in coaching women how to run for public office. Sharon has been the President of the New York Chapter of the National Women’s Political Caucus, an iconic Women’s Advocacy organization started by Gloria Steinem, Congresswomen Abzug, Chisholm and others.
This year, Sharon is organizing the NYC Celebration of the 19th Amendment (the woman’s right to vote) with prominent women leaders in New York, including Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer and Former State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson. The 19th Amendment is being celebrated in all 50 States. Find out more at crewomen.org.
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Alex Rotas is an award-winning British photographer who specializes in photographing older sportsmen and women. Her work has been exhibited across Europe and in the US, and her photos have featured online and in print across the globe.
Danielle Sellwood has 30 years experience in the sports industry as a designer and trend forecaster. In 2008 she co-founded Sportsister.com, a trail-blazing sports website for women. More recently she has directed visual campaigns at Women's Sport Trust (WST), helping create lasting change in the representation of female athletes. Check out the trailer at https://vimeo.com/finditfilm, and FindItFilm.com.
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Jaclyn Schildkraut is a Professor of Criminal Justice at the State University of New York at Oswego. She’s an expert on mass and school shootings, homicide trends, the effects of media and crime theories. She is the co-author of "Mass Shootings: Media, Myths, and Realities" and "Columbine, 20 Years Later and Beyond: Lessons from Tragedy". Find out more at JaclynSchildkraut.com. Jackie recommends "Armoured One" and their website devoted to school safety. More at https://armouredone.com/
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Chelsey Clammer is the author of the award-winning essay collection, "Circadian", which looks at the different ways that trauma cycles through our lives. Her first book, "BodyHome", was about the concept of finding "home" in our bodies. She's a freelance editor and also teaches creative writing classes online with "WOW! Women on Writing". Chelsey lives in Austin, Texas, and is working on a new collection of essays about empowering women in her life. She's also an avid knitter and actually knits while she writes and edits. Her next collection of essays, "Human Heartbeat Detected", will be published by Red Hen Press in 2022. Find out more at ChelseyClammer.com.
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Suzka is a fine artist who lived in California until her mother needed caregiving in Chicago. From the start, Suzka experienced her mother’s dementia not as a loss, but as an opportunity to have a very different relationship and live in her mother’s memory-less world. She found the experience enlightening and profound. Her book, “Wonders in Dementialand” is being made into a movie. Suzka also has a podcast on YouTube called Dementialand.
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Anne Marie is a nurse practitioner and family therapist in Upstate, New York. She and her husband were passionate birders throughout their married life. After her husband died unexpectedly, she began having unexplainable and highly unusual experiences with Red-tailed Hawks, which led her to write the memoir “Dancing in Two Realms: A Love Story Beyond Death”. She follows the hawks daily at Oakwood Historical Cemetery and Syracuse University. She’s also written a children’s story about hawks, yet to be published. Find out more https://www.dancingintworealms.com
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Verla Fortier is the former director of surgery in Toronto, Canada. At age 63 she was diagnosed with Lupus. After 40 years in traditional health care, Verla became fascinated by the research showing the benefits of being outside and near trees. She’s developed a system that incorporates going outside to increase health, prevent dementia, manage her chronic illnesses. Find out more at treesmendus.com.
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Dr. Fossel is the world’s foremost expert on telomeres, aging, and age-related disease. He gave the very first talk at the National Institutes of Health on reversal of human aging, published the first articles on the potential of telomeres as a clinical intervention two decades ago, and is the author of the only medical textbook in this field He is now president Telocyte, a biotech firm taking telomere therapy to FDA human trials to cure Alzheimer’s. He’s proud that he babysat, wrestled and communicated with Koko--the world famous gorilla. Learn more at https://www.telocyte.com/.
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Ellen Goodman has spent most of her life chronicling social change and its impact on American life. As a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, she was one of the first women to open up the op-ed pages to women’s voices and became, according to Media Watch, the most widely syndicated progressive columnist in the country. Ellen’s current focus is The Conversation Project, a public health campaign and a movement that works to change the way people talk about, and prepare for their end-of-life care. Find out more at TheConversationProject.org.
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Jo Moseley is the first woman to paddleboard from end to end of her native England, on the 200 year old canals. She paddles for many reasons--exercise, to pick up litter, and to raise money for charities, especially cancer. Paddleboarding came at a perfect time in her life; she was exhausted from being a single mother, caretaking her ailing mom, and suffering from physical and mental symptoms associated with perimenopause. She hit bottom when she found herself crying in the supermarket cookie aisle. A friend’s gift of an old rowing machine changed her life by allowing her to physically exhaust herself so she could sleep. The rest is history, and a movie is currently in the works. Find out more about Jo at: HealthyHappy50.com.
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Dr. Roger Landry is an aging specialist and author of the award winning book "Live Long, Die Short: A Guide to Authentic Health and Successful Aging". He’s the President of Masterpiece Living, a group of specialists in aging who partner with communities to assist them in building environments that empower older adults to maximize their unique potential.
Landry’s medical experience includes being involved in a number of significant world events including: the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster, the Beirut bombing of the Marine Barracks, and the first seven Shuttle launches and the first manned balloon crossing of the Pacific. Find out more at MasterpieceLiving.com.
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Peggy Orenstein is a New York Times best-selling author, and has been featured on "Nightline", "CBS This Morning", "The Today Show", NPR’s "Fresh Air" and "Morning Edition".
For her new book “Boys & Sex: Young Men on Hookups, Love, Porn, Consent and Navigating the New Masculinity”, Orenstein interviewed boys from ages 16-22 about their views on sex. The interviews were in depth and went on for over two years. The book has already received acclaim for its importance and relevance, especially with the advent of the #metoo movement. She discovers that boys are mostly being educated about sex by readily available porn, which is more hardcore than ever. She urges parents to speak with their sons about sex, consent and relationships even though it is intensely awkward. The book is fascinating and highly relevant. Find out more at PeggyOrenstein.com.
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Christina Adams is an award-winning writer and the author of the memoir “CAMEL CRAZY: A Quest for Miracles in the Mysterious World of Camels”. Her work has been featured on "National Public Radio", the "Washington Post", the "Los Angeles Times", and many more.
Her book is centered around her desperation to help her autistic son. When she came upon an obscure scientific article that described how camel milk could help some of the symptoms of autism, she never looked back. With the fervor of a mom desperate to help her child, she winds up traveling the world learning about the benefits of camels, and ultimately becoming an expert herself. She has been a major force in the popularity of camel milk, which is now available in the United States. Her book “Camel Crazy” is part adventure, part love story and ultimately shows us how life can take some pretty mysterious turns. Find out more about Christina at ChristinaAdamsAuthor.com.
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Samantha Brown, host of PBS’s two-time Emmy winning (Outstanding Host and Outstanding Travel/Adventure Program) series, “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love,” returns with her third season. This season, Samantha will take viewers to thirteen destinations, both in the U.S. and abroad, uncovering a deeper connection to travel by highlighting the people who are changing, challenging and strengthening the places they call home. The highest-rated show ever broadcast on PBS, Season 3 of “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” is sponsored by AmaWaterways, AAA and Rocky Mountaineer. Find out more at Samantha-Brown.com.
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What did you cook with your mom?
Aimee Lee Ball is an award winning writing, and the co-founder of “Eat, Darling, Eat”, a storytelling website about mother/daughter relationships, centered around something that is fundamental and fun, evocative and provocative, shared across all cultures and generations: food.
She is also co-author of four books and a journalist for many national publications, including "The New York Times", "New York Magazine", "Harper’s Bazaar", and "O the Oprah Magazine", writing about health, business, politics, food, travel, and the arts. Find out more at https://www.eatdarlingeat.net/ or http://www.aimeeleeball.com/
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Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham is a business woman and athlete who has been battling Alopecia, an immune disorder that results in hair loss, for 20 years. Her story about her life as a bald woman is captured in her new book, “Under the Rose-Colored Hat”. Tracy is also passionate about women’s rights, and is involved in 261 Fearless, which is a foundation begun by Kathrine Switzer, to empower girls and women through running. Find out more at TracyHigginbotham.com, http://www.womenties.com/ and 261Fearless.org.
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Frailty is not a normal part of aging! Kay VanNorman, President of Brilliant Aging, is an internationally known healthy aging expert. She directed the Kaiser Institute on Aging, serves on international boards, speaks and consults around the world, and has an extensive list of publications, including two books, numerous chapters, scores of journal articles, and a Chinese translation of her latest book. Kay created the Vitality Portfolio® model for lifelong health including resources to make a vitality plan, balance wellness, core, and functional assets, and make regular deposits in our wellness account. Find out more and get some great free downloads at KayVanNorman.com.
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Sky Bergman is the creator of "Lives Well Lived", a film that celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults 75 to 100 years old who are living their lives to the fullest. Sky interviews forty people who share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. Their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories are poignant, humorous and full of life. "Lives Well Lived" has now screened in over 150 cities. Find out more at Lives-Well-Lived.com.
Vicki Tapia enjoyed a 30-year career as a Lactation Consultant before writing about her caregiving journey with both parents. Her book “Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia” was a finalist in the High Plains Book Awards in 2015. Vicki’s second book “Maggie: A Journey of Love, Loss and Survival” was inspired by the real-life saga of her great-grandmother. This book was recently named Solo Medalist for the New Apple Literary Award for Historical Fiction 2018 and was also a Finalist in the 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Vicki is a co-founder of AlzAuthors.com, a community of authors sharing personal stories to light the way for others with a vision to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Find out more about Vicki here: VickiTapia.com.
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Paige Mills is the Program Director of Aceing Autism at Drumlins Tennis Club at Syracuse University. It’s a national program which helps autistic children learn social and emotional skills through tennis, the curriculum is consistent for all the sites. The USTA promotes Aceing Autism through their own clinics at the US Open. Find out more at: https://aceingautism.org/
A former New York City fashion expert, Jackie Terribile moved to Upstate New York and created a styling business that includes addressing the needs of older women. She believes that women should experiment with their style and be comfortable in their clothes. She also wants women to accept the body that they have, and appreciate their own individuality. Find out more about Jackie at SmalltownStylist.com.
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Pat Smith, AKA Action Nan, is the founder of the anti-plastic campaign “Final Straw Cornwall, UK” and owner of Bosinver Farm Cottages, where she has won many awards for being an industry leader in sustainable tourism. Pat's work in raising awareness about plastic pollution and climate change at the grand old age of 71 has resulted in international press coverage and viral online videos which have reached and inspired millions of people around the world. Find out more at http://finalstrawcornwall.co.uk/.
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Liz Vassey is a Two time Emmy nominated actor who joined the cast of "All My Children" at the age of 16, and has since appeared on twelve television shows including "CSI", "ER", and "Two and A Half Men".
Her directorial debut, "The Human Race", focuses on how to maintain and even increase our health as we age, specifically through running. An inspirational documentary, she profiles 6 runners as they train for the biggest race of their lives. Watch here: https://amzn.to/2Ed0Ll5.
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Dr. Judy Butler is a Pastoral Psychotherapist who consults with, counsels and coaches Adult Children of Aging Parents, members of the “Sandwich Generation”, Caregivers, and Senior Adults interested in 2nd half and end of life planning. Her passion for working with senior adults and their adult children and caregivers grew out of her own experiences as a caregiver for her parents, congregational pastor for senior adults, and as a hospital chaplain for many years. After personally enduring the trauma, stress, and frustration of dealing with the healthcare/nursing home system she created The Guardians Gift in memory of her father, Harvey Hill who died 12/26/2018. Find out more at https://butlercounselingsolutions.com/
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Lisa Russell is an Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker who produces films and curates creative events that lie at the intersection of arts, social justice and global development. An established global speaker and thought leader, she is a two time TEDx speaker, UN -NGO contracted storyteller and arts curator, Fulbright Specialist, and is a regular presenter at film festivals, storytelling summits, leading universities, international conferences and youth leadership programs. She feels most at home filming people in challenging life situations, and documenting dignity in the most harsh conditions. Find out more about Lisa’s work at LisaRussellFilms.com.
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Bronnie Ware is the author of the international bestselling memoir, "The Top Five Regrets of the Dying", based on her experience as a palliative care nurse. The book has been translated into 32 languages and has a movie in the pipeline. Her message about living with courage and connection has resonated with millions of people. She is a true inspiration on how to live a full, rich and meaningful life. Find out more here: BronnieWare.com.
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Ann Campanella is a horsewoman and author of "Motherhood, Lost and Found". Ann moved back to North Carolina after being away from her family for several years. Ready to start a family, Ann’s experienced multiple miscarriages at the same time her mother, who lives on the opposite side of the state, began showing signs of Alzheimer’s. Her book chronicles this complicated time in her life, and highlights the importance of the healing power of animals. Find out more here: AnnCampanella.com and Alzauthors.com.
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Liz O’Donnell is the founder of Working Daughter, a community for women balancing eldercare, career, and more. An award-winning writer, she recently published her second book, "Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents While Earning A Living".
A former family caregiver, she is a recognized expert on working while caregiving and has written on the topic for many outlets including "The Atlantic", "Forbes", "TIME", WBUR and PBS’ Next Avenue and has delivered keynotes on the topic to many audiences including Harvard University, and the Women Leading Government Conference. Find out more at https://www.workingdaughter.com.
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Suzanne Falter is proof of how human beings can rise again from the most difficult circumstances. After her college aged daughter unexpectedly died, she set out to live a whole different kind of life from the high-powered, achievement-focused she had built. Instead, she began to tune into herself and learn what really gave her joy. The author of multiple self-help books including "How Much Joy Can You Stand?" and "Living Your Joy", her essays have appeared in "SELF" and "The New York Times", as well as "O Magazine". The host of the popular "Self Care for Extremely Busy Women" Podcast, Suzanne Falter inspires others to bring self care into their lives. Find out more at: SuzanneFalter.com.
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Kristin Johnson is a prize-winning poet and writer, a novelist, a ghostwriter, screenwriter and the author of "Ain't "U" Got No Manners, The Bible For Social Media”. We’re going to speak with her today about her book, and get some help navigating the confusing world of the world wide web, and social media dos and don’ts. Find out more about Kristin at Kristinjohnson.net and http://www.augnm.com/ .
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Jolene Hill wants to encourage families to have meaningful conversations about what really matters in life. Her campaign 'Life's short..so let's talk' is designed to recognize our intrinsic need to remember and celebrate our life and achievements and talk about our wishes for our future. She is passionate about the importance of creating a record of our life journey for future generations, and has created innovative conversation starter cards to kick start these discussions. More about Jolene at: www.yourlifetalks.com.
Rebroadcast for the International Day of the Girl.
Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.
Melissa Berton is the Academy Award winning producer for Best Documentary Short for "Period. End of Sentence." and CEO of The Pad Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to the principle that “a period should end a sentence, not a girl’s education.” Berton is the recipient of the of the 2019 Eleanor Roosevelt Global Women’s Rights Award and works as a English teacher in Los Angeles. "Period. End of Sentence." is available on Netflix. Find out more at https://www.thepadproject.org/ .
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially run what was then the all-male Boston Marathon, infuriating one of the event's directors who attempted to violently eject her. In one of the most iconic sports moments, Switzer escaped and finished the race. Still a college student at Syracuse University, she returned to class the next day as the photo of her at the Marathon circulated all over the world. Switzer is the founder of 261 Fearless, a foundation dedicated to creating opportunities for women on all fronts, as this groundbreaking sports hero has done throughout her life. Find out more at 261Fearless.org and MarathonWoman.com.
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Gillian Walnes Perry has dedicated her life to teaching peace and tolerance throughout the world. She is the Co-founder and Honorary Vice President of the Anne Frank Trust UK, which she set up in 1990 with family and friends of Mr Otto Frank, Anne Frank's father. After her retirement she wrote "The Legacy of Anne Frank". Find out more here: AnneFrank.com, The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect and read her book: "The Legacy of Anne Frank".
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What makes us truly happy throughout our lives? John Leland, columnist at The New York Times, wrote a yearlong series that became the basis for his new book: Happiness Is a Choice You Make; lessons from a year among the oldest old. The book is a NYT Book Review Editor’s Choice, and Jane Brody called it “inspired and inspiring.” Find out more at JohnLelandauthor.com.
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Stacy Feintuch was a stay at home mom with two young daughters in 2011 when her husband suddenly died from a heart attack. After a few very difficult years, she started the blog "The Widow Wears Pink" which helped her reach other widows and help them through their losses and recovery. Last year she started a website Living the Second Act with her partner Mimi Golub, which is geared towards women in their 40s and 50s who are moving towards their next chapter. Find out more at TheWidowWearsPink.com and https://livingthesecondact.com/.
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Liz Scott is a psychologist and the author of a fascinating and unusual memoir entitled, "This Never Happened". The book describes her life with two very unhappy and difficult parents who held many secrets; Liz grew up living an Anglo-Saxon life in Connecticut, complete with church picnics and horseback riding lessons. It came as quite a shock when she learned that her family actually came from a long line of Jewish ancestry. This was only one of the secrets she discovered. Read more of Liz’s writing and find out more at https://www.lizscott.org.
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Zestful Aging tours Purpose Farm, in Upstate New York, which is a unique nonprofit, hosting a free youth program for traumatized children and rescued animals. Children who have emotional trauma from abuse, neglect or being bullied, interact with animals from similar backgrounds. The Farm offers the children hope, joy, empathy and confidence. Animal mentors include horses, pigs, goats, donkeys, a variety of birds, alpacas and a camel. The bonds that form are nothing short of magical.
Sheryl DiStefano is a OB/GYN PA who retired from clinical practice 7 years ago. She was introduced to Purpose Farm at a goat yoga class, which she begrudgingly attended. After class she toured the farm, and became a volunteer. She does a variety of volunteer activities, including pasture cleaning, food prep for Chris P Bacon (a pig), saleswoman at goat yoga and fundraising for the Farm. Find out more at: PurposeFarm.org.
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Melissa Berton is the Academy Award winning producer for Best Documentary Short for "Period. End of Sentence." and CEO of The Pad Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to the principle that “a period should end a sentence, not a girl’s education.” Berton is the recipient of the of the 2019 Eleanor Roosevelt Global Women’s Rights Award and works as a English teacher in Los Angeles. "Period. End of Sentence." is available on Netflix. Find out more at https://www.thepadproject.org .
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Bill Protzmann’s mission is to raise awareness of the power of music as self care, especially for vulnerable populations. In addition to being a successful IT entrepreneur, Bill holds magna cum laude degrees in piano performance and creative writing, and has performed for many years with a focus on bringing music to audiences in non-traditional ways. His work was recognized by the National Council for Behavioral Health with an Award of Excellence. Learn more at https://www.musiccare.net/ or http://www.practicalheartskills.com/.
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Gyata Stormon is an accomplished tennis player, a US and Canadian tennis coach, and three time Canadian senior doubles champion. Her brand new book, "On the Ball: Doubles Tennis Tactics for Recreational Players" began as notes prepared for her students. Eventually she had so many drafts for different level students, and so many pages she still wanted to write, it was time to put it together in one convenient book. Find out more at OntheBallbook.com.
Colleen Wietmarschen evolved from introverted child to successful business woman to triathlete at 50. Colleen faces challenges with an open mind. She wears many hats, including professional publishing consultant. Whether it’s a blog, a memoir or an article you want to submit to your favorite magazine, she knows how to help shape an idea into a finished product. Check out her work at: YourLiteraryProse.com.
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James Baraz has been teaching mindfulness meditation for over four decades. He is a founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Northern California. He is co-author of two award-winning books: "Awakening Joy" and "Awakening Joy for Kids".
Since 2003, James has been leading the online course Awakening Joy taken by more than 20,000 people. He serves as an advisor to One Earth Sangha, https://oneearthsangha.org/, a website devoted to Buddhist responses to Climate Change. Find out more at www.awakeningjoy.info/
Irene Frances Olson is the author of "Requiem for the Status Quo", a fictional account that doesn't hold any punches when it comes to describing the toll Alzheimer's takes on families. Irene spent a year trying to get her book published, suffering more than a hundred rejections in the process. The book she wrote to honor her father was finally published when Irene was sixty-three-years-old. She is on the management team of Alzauthors, a community of authors sharing their stories to light the way for others. Find out more at IreneFrancesOlson.com and her blog Babyboomersandmore.com.
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Perley-Ann calls herself “the happy cat.” She’s originally from Ottawa, Canada, but lives most of the year on Koh Lanta, a small remote island in southern Thailand. A survivor of an aggressive type of cancer, she believes happiness is a choice we make even in the face of adversity. Find out more about her at TheHappyCat.ca.
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Sheila Applegate’s Guided Meditation CD "Enchanted One" was awarded the NAMMY, which is the Native American equivalent of a GRAMMY. She’s developed her own Meditation Technique, known as conscious meditation, which is designed to bring more joy into our daily lives. Find out more at: SheilaApplegate.com.
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Marianne Sciucco is the author of several books in Contemporary, Women's, and Young Adult fiction. She's also a registered nurse and combines her love of words with insight gained from her nursing career, including such themes as Alzheimer's and dementia, PTSD, opioid addiction, and chronic pain. Her titles include "Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's love story", "Christmas at Blue Hydrangeas", and "Swim Season". Her work has also been published in several anthologies, including the newly released "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Mom Knows Best". She’s also the co-founder of Alzauthors, a global community of writers sharing their stories to help others. You can contact her at MarianneSciucco@gmail.com.
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Kathy Elkins and her husband Steve are the owners of three businesses in the handknitting space. For the last 16 years they have been the second-generation owners of WEBS - America's Yarn Store. Last year they acquired String Yarns, a luxury yarn store located on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Prior to her foray into the world of yarn, Kathy managed and directed the marketing efforts for several consumer brands. She is a passionate Boston sports fan but her greatest joy is cheering for her two sons from the sidelines. Find out more at Yarn.com and stringyarns.com.
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Margaret Zhao is an author, poet and teacher of Chinese traditional healing arts. Her award-winning memoir, "Really Enough: A True Story of Tyranny, Courage and Comedy", charts her daunting struggle for survival, freedom and forbidden love, as Enemy of the State under Chairman Mao. Her natural sense of humor has led her to be a Standup Comedian and Motivational Speaker applauded by audiences of all ages. Margaret lives in San Francisco area and has been actively teaching complementary medicine and sharing Buddhist philosophy. Find out more at ReallyEnough.com.
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Gary Glazner is a poet, founder and Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Poetry Project. Gary is an internationally recognized speaker and expert on using poetry with people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. NBC's “Today” show, and NPR's “All Things Considered” have featured segments on Glazner’s work. Glazner was recently published in “JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association”, a peer-reviewed medical journal. Find out more at: http://www.alzpoetry.com/.
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Judy Banker has dedicated over 4 decades to the field of eating disorders, entering the field in its nascent years and pioneering treatment and education efforts here in the U.S. and around the globe during her term as President of the "International Academy for Eating Disorders". However, music, in particular playing the guitar and singing folk and roots music, has always been a part of her life; starting with performing with friends and at family weddings, but eventually performing on stages with her late husband John, at local clubs and in a folk trio with a well-known Michigan songwriter, Jay Stielstra. When John passed away suddenly in 2012, music came to play a new role in Judy's life. You can learn more about Judy at JudyBanker.com and get tickets for her performance in Idaho here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rosalie-sorrels-1st-annual-music-memorial-tickets-59608275958
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Michael Hebb is the founder of Death Over Dinner.org and the author of “Let's Talk about Death (over Dinner): An Invitation and Guide to Life's Most Important Conversation”. He’s also the founder of Convivium, a creative agency that specializes in the ability to shift culture through the use of thoughtful food and discourse-based gatherings. Convivium has worked closely with thought/cultural leaders and many foundations/institutions including: The World Economic Forum, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, TED, Apple, United Nations Foundation and The Nature Conservancy. Learn more at DeathOverDinner.org.
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Comedian and writer Regina Stoops was born and raised in a town called Normal though her humor is anything but….Regina has her own unique perspective on what most might consider the mundane details of ordinary life: raising three boys, aging parents, health care, navigating the world of special education, and trips to the grocery store. She describes her life as an ongoing process of "coming out" as she continues to embrace diversity, adversity and suburban chaos armed with quick wit and humor. Regina is working on her first collection of short stories. Find out more at https://www.reginastoops.com and www.facebook.com/reginastoopscomedy.
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Gincy Heins is the co-author of the "365 Caregiving Tips" series which covers "Practical Tips from Everyday Caregivers, Travel and Respite, and Hospitals, Care Facilities and Hospice". She is also the creator and editor of "Before the Diagnosis: Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia", an anthology of stories by 36 authors, each about a relative they have known and loved before that person was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. Over 90% of the profits from the sales of the book are donated to four nonprofit organizations that assist people with any type of dementia, and their families. Find out more at www.365Caregivingtips.com.
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Michelle Vina-Baltsas is a certified intuitive eating counselor and body image coach who is passionate about helping women of all ages overcome shameful eating and body dissatisfaction. She’s an expert in menopause and helping women understand it through a spiritual lens. Find out more about her work at www.michellevinaBaltsas.com.
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A Foreign Service Officer for fifteen years, John Graham was in the middle of the revolution in Libya and the war in Vietnam. For three years in the mid-seventies, he was a member of NATO’s top-secret Nuclear Planning Group, then served as a foreign policy advisor to Senator John Glenn. At the United Nations, he was deeply involved in U.S. initiatives in Southern Africa, South Asia and Cuba.
Outside government, John’s been part of major peace-building efforts in the Middle East and Africa. Since 1983 he’s been a leader of the Giraffe Heroes Project, an international organization moving people to stick their necks out for the common good and giving them the tools to succeed. His focus now is on inspiring and training political activists in places like Nigeria, Nepal, India, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone and Egypt. Find out more at https://www.giraffe.org/.
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In her first book, “100: What Time Creates”, Anastasia Pottinger uses light, shadow, talent, experience, and her intuitive perspective to capture the strength, endurance, and uncommon – and often overlooked – inherent beauty exclusive to women and men who have lived one hundred years or more. Pottinger burst on the national and international scene when her black and white portrait series of centenarians ‘went viral’ and featured on thousands of websites and in publications around the globe, including “CNN” and “Bored Panda”. The series continued to grow, and soon became the book, “100: What Time Creates” Learn more at: http://lenscratch.com/2011/03/anatasia-pottinger/ or http://www.roguestudios.photo/ .
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Kerry Hannon is a nationally recognized expert and strategist on career transitions, personal finance, entrepreneurship and retirement. She is a frequent TV and radio commentator and has appeared as a career and financial expert on The Dr. Phil Show, ABC, CBS, CNBC, NBC Nightly News, NPR, and PBS. Kerry is currently a columnist and regular contributor to "The New York Times", AARP’s Work and Jobs Expert, contributing editor and Second Verse columnist at "Forbes", and the PBS website NextAvenue.org expert and columnist on personal finance and entrepreneurship for boomer women. Kerry focuses on empowering yourself to do more with your career and personal finances – now and for the future. Kerry’s new book, “Never Too Old to Get Rich: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Business Mid-Life”, will be out Spring 2019. Find out more at KerryHannon.com.
Jen Ruiz is an expert in solo, affordable travel and is a #1 Amazon bestselling author and 2018 Readers' Favorite Award winner. Jen is also a TEDx speaker and has been featured by The Washington Post, ABC News and The Huffington Post. You can follow along on her adventures at www.jenonajetplane.com.
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Both of Jean Lee's parents were diagnosed with Alzheimer's on the same day in 2006. She kept a journal during her parents' decline, and fleshed that into a book intended just for her family. She joined a local writing group to help her write her story well. Encouraged by their belief in the story, Jean published Alzheimer's Daughter in 2015, even though she really thought she could be struck by lightning for revealing family secrets. In the four years since publication, the story has resonated with many. Alzheimer's Daughter floats in the top 100 Alzheimer's books on Amazon and was recently named #6 in the Best Alzheimer's Books of all time by Book Authority. Jean is also cofounder of AlzAuthors.com. Their goal is to collate well-vetted books written through the personal lens about Alzheimer's and dementia. Learn more at Alzauthors.com and AlzheimersDaughter.com.
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Michelle is a recovered yo-yo dieter and the founder of “Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training” at www.AmIHungry.com. Am I Hungry? helps people resolve mindless and emotional eating so they can live the vibrant life they crave. She is also the award-winning author of the book series, “Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat.” Get a free chapter of her book at: https://amihungry.com/chapter1/.
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Sandra Sabene is the owner of the LIverpool Arts Center in upstate NY. She’s a business woman, artist, musician and healer whose focus is expressive art, rhythm and meditation programs. Her TEDx talk focuses on the art of letting go. Sandra facilitates several programs, including Healing Waters Sanctuary and Creative Rhythms, with her husband by her side. Find out more at the LiverpoolArtCenter.com.
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Chris Farrell is senior economics contributor for American Public Media’s "Marketplace". An award-winning journalist, he is author of the books "Purpose and a Paycheck: Finding Meaning", "Money and Happiness in the Second Half of Life" and "Unretirement: How Baby Boomers Are Changing the Way We Think About Work, Community, and The Good Life".
Chris’s website; www.chrisfarrell.net . He also writes for PBS Next Avenue. https://www.nextavenue.org/
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In 2013, Gloria Rakowsky noticed the lack of women at craft beer events in Syracuse, NY and the idea was born to start a Meetup for like minded women. The first meeting had 14 women, and now the Syracuse Women of Craft Beer have 100 members. They meet monthly to learn about the local micro brewery scene, get educated about the art of making beer, and socialize in a comfortable environment. Check out their Facebook Page: Syracuse Women of Craft Beer.
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Dr. Tia Powell is the author of the brand new book "Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End". Despite being a physician and a bioethicist, she wasn't prepared to address the challenges she faced when her grandmother, and then her mother, were diagnosed with dementia--not to mention confronting the hard truth that her own odds aren't great. Dr. Powell's goal is to move the conversation away from an exclusive focus on cure to a genuine appreciation of care--what we can do for those who have dementia, and how to keep life meaningful and even joyful. Her book can be pre-ordered from Amazon and other book sellers.
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An award winning photographer and the founder of “Ageist”, a media company whose purpose is to reinvent how life is lived, experienced and understood by those over 50. He is an expert on the new life phase that is emerging among this financially empowered yet underserved demographic. Find out more at WeareAgeist.com.
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In 2016, Kathryn Harrison wrote and illustrated her debut picture book, “Weeds in Nana’s Garden”, to help spread understanding of dementia among children. Since its publication, her book has been translated into multiple languages and is available globally. In 2018, she collaborated with dementia care expert, Jaclyn Guenette, to launch another picture book about dementia, “I Smile For Grandpa”. Kathryn is also a member of the management team running AlzAuthors.com, the world's largest online collection of written resources about Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia.
Both of Kathryn’s children’s books support the Alzheimer Society of Canada with every purchase. Find out more at www.Alzauthors.com.
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Kristin Neff, Ph.D. is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on self-compassion, being the first one to operationally define and measure the construct over a decade ago. In addition to her pioneering research into self-compassion, she has developed an eight-week program to teach self-compassion skills in daily life, co-created with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, called Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her book, Self-Compassion, was published by William Morrow in April, 2011. Find out more at https://self-compassion.org/.
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Beth Battaglino, RN, is the CEO of the HealthyWomen website, which was recognized as one of the top 100 women’s health web sites by Forbes for three consecutive years, and was recognized by Oprah Magazine as one of the top women’s health web sites. She also is a practicing nurse in maternal child health, in Red Bank, NJ. Learn more at www.HealthyWomen.org and North American Menopause Society - https://www.menopause.org/ .
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Christine Cummings is the co-founder of A Place Called Hope (Raptors) in Killingworth, CT. Their goal is to teach the public how to protect and respect wildlife, in particular Raptors. Their hope is to release a wild bird back into its own environment after a brief stay their facility. She says that there is no comparison to giving a wild bird or animal the gift of freedom. Learn more: http://www.aplacecalledhoperaptors.com/
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Megrette Fletcher, a registered dietician, is the Cofounder of “The Center for Mindful Eating” and co-author of “Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat with Diabetes”. This unique book explores two of Megrette's passions: mindful eating and diabetes care.
When she isn't working you might find her walking her dog, cycling, trying to improve her cooking or yoga skills (she admits to be only passable at both), or singing off-key at a Karaoke bar. To learn more about her, visit her website at Megrette.com.
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Death Cafes offer a safe place to talk about a taboo subject. Participants talk about death while drinking tea and eating cakes. These cafes are spreading throughout the world as people embrace the opportunity to talk about death in a non-judgemental, open and honest environment. Find out more at DeathCafe.com.
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Charlotte Japp is the 28 year old Founder of CIRKEL, an intergenerational networking platform that connects people from different age groups through cultural events. Past CIRKEL events have explored industries like publishing, tech, and fashion through the lens of multiple generational experiences. Charlotte is passionate about creating smart, social design to galvanize people of all ages to share stories and teach each other lessons that can't be learned from Google. Charlotte’s project was recently profiled in the New York Times. Find out more at https://www.CIRKEL.world.
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Paula Harer was married for more than 30 years before packing up one day and moving to a one-room loft with her dog, Red. She was in shock at what her life had become and she had no idea how to start over. Slowly she started writing and eventually she created a her website, startingoveratsixty.com, and her new life began to take shape. Find out more about Paula at https://www.startingoveratsixty.com/.
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Nicole tells the story of her unique opportunity to play tennis in the National Senior Games. She’s super excited to go to Albuquerque this spring and bring home the gold for New York. Her training schedule is brutal: jumping on the rebounder to classic Elvis Costello at high volume, and hiking the dogs in the local cemetery with her weighted vest on and keeping her chocolate consumption to a moderate level.
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Elizabeth Speidel is The Ohio State University Intergenerational Program Manager at Champion Intergenerational Center, a community-university partnership between OSU, Columbus Early Learning Centers, and National Church Residences Centers for Senior Health in Columbus, OH. Her passion for building community and supporting people’s recognition of their own inherent worth and dignity has led to a variety of meaningful work ranging from direct service to policy and legal advocacy. Contact Elizabeth at - Elizabeth.Speidel@osumc.edu.
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Stacey Gustafson is the bestselling author of "Are You Kidding Me? My Life with an Extremely Loud Family, Bathroom Calamities, and Crazy Relatives", ranked #1 Amazon in Parenting & Family Humor and Motherhood. She’s also an inspirational speaker, blogger and comedian. Her short stories have appeared in "Chicken Soup for the Soul" and other in print and online publications.
She’s won Best Comic of the Month at Tommy T’s Comedy Club and performs stand-up throughout the East Bay. Her newest book, "Are You Still Kidding Me?" was released September 2018.
She lives in Pleasanton, CA. Visit her popular blog at StaceyGustafson.com and Twitter @RUKiddingStacey.
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Reema Zaman is an actress, model, writer and is the 2018 Oregon literary arts writer of color fellow. She is the author of the new memoir “I AM YOURS”, which will be on sale in January 2019. Her book is receiving enormous buzz, given it's profound timeliness and the beauty and impact of the writing. "I Am Yours" tells the story of Reema's unwavering fight to protect and free her voice from those that sought to silence her. Her book is available for presale at all bookselling websites. “I Am Yours”
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Nicole takes the mic to talk about a kinder, gentler New Year’s resolution-- the kind that’s not a set up for failure and disappointment. Find out more at NicoleChristina.com.
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Zannat is a passionate registered dietician and a regular on Canadian TV and media, helping people thrive through the five pillars of health: eat, move, breathe, explore and create. She calls herself a foodie and a food and health storyteller. She is also interested in influencing policy in the direction of better health for all citizens. Zannat co-commissioned a survey on healthy aging in Canada and wants to use that data as a call to action for government and interested parties. Find out more at thrive360.buzz.
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Dr. Katherine Pettus is the Advocacy Officer for Human Rights and Palliative Care at International Association of Hospice and Palliative Care. She travels to meetings around the world, advocating for improved access to internationally controlled essential medicines such as morphine, as a component of the right to health. She also addresses palliative care issues for older persons, for children, in universal coverage, for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and palliative care medications in national essential medicines lists.
She grounds her European and US advocacy work in her visits to partners in Latin America, Africa, and India, where she participates ‘as often as possible’ in home care with colleagues and their teams who work in extremely challenging circumstances to deliver palliative care to the indigent and mentally ill. FInd out more about Katherine’s work at: Hospicecare.com and nhpco.org.
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Meg LaPorte is a writer, communications specialist and advocate for aging. Inspired by Humans of New York, she’s created a project called “Age In America” (www.ageinamerica.blog) that combines the power of storytelling and social media to change peoples’ perspectives about being older and growing older.
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Kerry Egan is a hospice chaplain, graduate of Harvard Divinity School, and author of "On Living and Fumbling: A Journey of Love", "Adventure, and Renewal on the Camino de Santiago".
Her work has been featured on PBS and CNN, and her essays have appeared in Parents, American Baby, Reader’s Digest, and CNN.com, where they have been read more than two million times. Find out more at KerryEgan.com.
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Antonia Rolls is an artist and a soul midwife, which is a holistic companion and support for people at the end of life. Her “A Graceful Death” exhibition, includes portraits and words from the end of life. Her workshops include “Coming Home” and “Coming Back To Yourself”. Though she deals with endings, her great interest is in life and how we live it. Dying puts our living into focus. Find out more here: http://www.antoniarolls.co.uk
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Ruthi Cohen-Joyner, MPH, RDN, is “gratefully addicted” to yoga, meditation and Tapping. She is also a nutritionist, motivational speaker and certified in hypnotherapy, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and Matrix Reimprinting.
Ruthi’s focus is on helping women create loving relationships with their mind, body and soul through releasing the emotional weight that is holding them back from all of their deepest desires. Contact her at YourTappingJourney.com.
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Joy Loverde is the author of Who Will Take Care of Me When I Am Old? and the best-seller, The Complete Eldercare Planner. She’s shared her expertise on the Today Show, CBS Early Show, Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio among many others.
Joy serves as a mature-market consultant and spokesperson for some of America’s best-known companies and associations. She’s known widely in the industry for her energy and passion. Visit her website at www.elderindustry.com.
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Erin Casperson is the Dean of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, Erin loves sharing how the ancient practices of Ayurveda can be applied to modern-day living. She also teaches other outdoor programs at Kripalu, and has many years of hiking and backpacking experience in the woods of New England and has summited all 48 4,000-foot mountains in New Hampshire. Banyan Botanicals is a great source of information on Ayurveda and the products used in its practice.
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Molly Watts and Angela McDade are the hosts of the brand new podcast “Live HAPPIER Longer”. They have developed a system and planner called “5 For Life” to help encourage and maintain healthy habits for aging well. www.fiveforlife.co is their website. Visit https://fiveforlifeplanner.com for free copy of the planner.
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A career nurse, Katie Williams was a Midwife then in Elder Care and finished up as a Palliative Care Nurse -- caring for people From Birth to Death. She describes it as a normal progression and a very satisfying one.
Katie is turning heads by creating the Kiwi Coffin Club -- a place where people can come together in a community and design their own coffins, with the help of people in the Club. Contrary to being depressing, Katie describes the group as affirming and life-giving. I highly recommend watching their Youtube mini-musical at https://youtu.be/YKxkLKggTlo. Learn more at the http://thecoffinclubmovie.com.
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Carol Bursack is an expert on caregiving and elder support .She’s the author of “Minding Our Elders” which she calls a portable support group for caregivers. Her popular column “Minding Our Elders”, has been running for 12 years.
Carol has also contributed to many other caregiving and dementia support books and is working on her second solo book. She’s been interviewed on national radio shows, including NPR's Talk of the Nation, and has been quoted in national media outlets , including the NYTimes and the Wall St Journal. Find out more at mindingourelders.com.
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Marilynn, 76, and Sheila, 81, are the Hosts and Co-Executive producers of the James Beard Foundation-nominated television series, THE FOOD FLIRTS, for PBS. Cookbook authors, television producers, and culinary historians, The nationally-aired series features the sisters exploring the diversity of cuisines and cultures in America. Find out more on their facebook pages and at www.thebrasssisters.com .
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Jonathan Rauch is the author of six books and many articles on public policy, culture, and government. He is a contributing editor of “The Atlantic” and recipient of the 2005 National Magazine Award, the magazine industry’s equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. He is the author of “The Happiness Curve; Why Life Gets Better After 50”. Learn more at HappinessCurveBook.com
Wendy Van de Poll is a pioneer in the fields of pet loss grief support and animal communication. She is a twelve time International Bestselling Author and the founder of Center for Pet Loss Grief. Wendy is a Certified Life, and End-of-Life and Grief Coach. She holds a Masters degree in Wolf Ecology and has run with wolves in Minnesota, coyotes in Massachusetts and foxes in her backyard. Find out more about Wendy at http://www.CenterForPetLossGrief.com or https://wendyvandepoll.com/
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Michelle DaRin is a sculptor, jewelry artist and designer. Her pieces are tribal and unique, and have a “protective” quality about them. Her home and airstream trailer studio are located on 8 acres in scenic Upstate NY, where she is surrounded by nature. Find out more at MichelleDaRinJewelry.com.
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Eileen Schell is Professor of Writing and Rhetoric at Syracuse University. She directs the Composition and Cultural Rhetoric Doctoral Program at SU and is the author, co-author, and editor of seven books.
She, along with her colleague Ivy Kleinbart, started an intergenerational community writing group for veterans in 2010 in honor of her late uncle Brady Lane Smith, who served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot for 27 months. The group offers public readings and open dialogues on war and the military experience.
Schell is also the co-facilitator of the Moral Injury Project at SU-- a project that addresses moral injury among veterans and military family members. Schell also has run a community writing group for seniors at the Nottingham Senior Living Community since 2000. Find out more about Eileen’s projects here: http://moralinjuryproject.syr.edu/about-moral-injury/ http://wrt.syr.edu/syrvetwriters/index.html (We're also on facebook/closed group) Nottingham Senior Living Community: https://www.facebook.com/Nottingham-Senior-Living-Community-Writers-Group-102371216508272/ Also, the vets' writing group book: http://www.parlorpress.com/weight-armor
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Mary Giehl’s art echoes themes that she had encountered through her work experience as a Registered Nurse in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. She often cared for children after they had been abused and much of her work focuses around this theme. There are hints of darkness and confinement in her installations, along with a mixture and balance of playfulness and seriousness. Mary is also a dedicated rock climber, and creates dramatic spandex costumes for her nephew who is a semi-professional wrestler called Dalton Castle for Ring of Honor Wrestling. Some of her work can be seen at https://marygiehl.com/
Joan Moran is a former actress, theater and film producer, screenwriter and author turned yoga teacher. Through her own personal experiences she knows it is possible to age gracefully, find an authentic voice, pursue a passion or two and discover a spiritual balance. Joan is a writer and blogger for “SixtyandMe” among others. Learn more about Joan at joanfrancesmoran.com.
Sandra Fish is an actress on the acclaimed Netflix series Sense8. She’s also a writer and caregiver, with decades of passion for prison reform and end of life issues. Sandra is Co-Chair for “San Francisco End of Life Network” and has trained and worked as a hospice volunteer with added training in pediatric hospice and vigil. Learn more at: humaneprisonhospiceproject.org, and San FrancsicoEndofLifeProject: www.sfeol.org Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.
Susan Collins left her beloved career in homebuilding when the industry hit the skids in 2007 and started a consulting business. When she ran across an ad for The Transition Network, she realized that she was indeed in transition. She joined the Network just as the Philadelphia Chapter was being started, got involved and 5 years ago took the helm of the organization as its Executive Director.
Susan’s passion is helping women connect. It’s through these connections that we realize our value and find ways to stay relevant in today’s fast moving world. TTN’s members come together and discover the opportunities that await them as they move through all the various transitions that women of 50 are facing. They discover their true impact. More information at https://www.thetransitionnetwork.org/
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Tula Goenka is a breast cancer survivor, and the project director of the “Look Now Project”. The interview focuses on her personal experience with breast cancer, and her desire to bring the subject out in the open for the benefit of survivors as well as the general public.
She is also a filmmaker, author, human rights activist, and professor of Television, Radio & Film in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. As an editor she has worked with filmmakers such as Spike Lee, James Ivory, and Mira Nair. Her own documentaries include “Dancing on Mother Earth”, the award-winning PBS feature about singer/songwriter Joanne Shenandoah. Goenka is author of ”Not Just Bollywood: Indian Directors Speak” (2014).
She is the founder and co-director of the annual Syracuse University Human Rights Film Festival (SUHRFF). Goenka’s SUBollywood program provides TRF students with a summer immersion experience in Mumbai. She serves on the Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual and Relationship Violence. Born and raised in India, Goenka remains very involved in the South Asian community in the U.S. and has served on the boards of several international human rights organizations. Find out more at LookNowProject.org
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Sally Fox is a writer, coach and performer who helps people find and shape their stories, at work, for their careers, and in life. As a professional writer, she writes regularly for 3rd Act Magazine and the website Sixty and Me and publishes a weekly blog of reflections on leadership, creativity and storytelling.
A storyteller and performer herself, Sally recently entertained the audience at Ignite Seattle with her piece: 60 is NOT the new 40: How I Dumped Denial. Find out more at Sally’s website engagingpresence.com.
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Barbara Demorest recently retired from her 30 year career as a CPA in order to pursue her passion for connecting volunteer knitters and crocheters with breast cancer survivors to provide free knitted knockers to those that can use them. Barbara has traveled to Rwanda to teach women how to knit their own knitted knockers. She says, “After hearing the awful words, you have cancer and struggling with the impact of having a mastectomy, a simple gift of comfort and dignity knit by a caring friend changed my life.” Learn more at KnittedKnockers.org.
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Christine Herbes-Sommers is an award winning independent film maker who has produced over 100 hours of documentary, dramatic and educational programming for PBS since 1976.
In her latest documentary, “Coming of Age in Aging America”, she asks: what does it mean for a society to have so many people living so much longer?
Rather than looking at aging as an individual predicament, the documentary makes connections to social policies and institutions, tackling topics such as how we work and where we live and how those arrangements could—or should—be updated to meet the current reality. Watch the documentary: aptonline.org/catalog/COMING-OF-AGE-IN-AGING-AMERICA
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International Podcast Day Special Episode. Adela Mizrachi is the founder of the Podcast Brunch Club, which is like a bookclub but with podcasts. Since our original episode, the Podcast Brunch Club has exploded in popularity, and Adela was interviewed in Forbes Magazine. Find out more at: podcastbrunchclub.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com/zestfulaging.
Dr. Pepper Schwartz is an acclaimed author, researcher, television personality, and AARP's Love and Relationship Expert & Ambassador. She is a prolific writer, authoring many academic and popular articles as well as 25 books on the subjects of love, sexuality, and commitment. Two of those books were featured on Oprah. Find out more on Dr.PepperSchwartz.com.
Jane Duncan Rogers is an award-winning Life and Death coach who helps people prepare well for the best ending of life possible. She’s been in the field of psychotherapy and personal growth for more than 25 years, she is also author of "Gifted By Grief: A True Story of Cancer, Loss and Rebirth" and "Before I Go: Practical Questions to Ask and Answer Before You Die". She founded "Before I Go Solutions" in 2016. And describes herself as having a quirky take on life and death. She sings and performs in a well-known womens acappella group, "Too Many Kooks". Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com/zestfulaging.
Alua Arthur is the Founder of "Going with Grace", an end of life organization, which supports people as they answer the question “What must I do to be at peace with myself so I may live presently and die peacefully?”
As a death doula and attorney, the perspective Alua has gained from her unique 15 year career allows her to help her clients focus on the practical and emotional needs while contemplating the end of life. Find out more at Goingwithgrace.com.
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Kristi Nelson is the Executive Director of A Network for Grateful Living, a nonprofit organization offering support to tens of thousands of people around the world who want to live their lives more gratefully more of the time. Kristi has worked with the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society with Jon Kabat-Zinn, the Soul of Money Institute with Lynne Twist, and was Director of Development at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. She wrote the introduction for the popular book “Everyday Gratitude, Inspiration For Living Life as a gift”. 24 years ago, Kristi went through two years of surgery and treatment for Stage IV Hodgkin's lymphoma that had metastasized to her spine. Even so, she lives each day with gratitude. Find out more on: Gratefulness.org. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com/zestfulaging.
Priti Robyn Ross is a long time yoga teacher and self-care specialist, Priti Robyn pioneered the first cardiac yoga program with Dr. Oz.
She is an advocate of cultivating self care by taking “little nurturing breaks” and teaches practical ways to “refill your well.” Her belief is that unless we are ourselves well cared for, we can’t bring our care out into the world, where it is desperately needed. Find out more at lifeasyoga.com, or email her directly at pritiyoga1@gmail.com.
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Hilary Henderson planned to retire at 65. Instead, she found herself unexpectedly walking out of her last job the day before she turned 60. Using her training as an occupational therapist, life coach, and earning an MBA she reinvented herself as a retirement coach. She helps her clients navigate one the most important transitions of their lives. Though located in South Africa, she has coached people throughout the world. Learn more at nuhorizons.co.za. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Dr. Jane Barratt is the Secretary General of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA), an organization in formal relations with the United Nations and World Health Organization. With over 35 years of experience in the field of ageing and disability across sectors she brings to audiences her insights into the new frontier of thinking and action with and on behalf of older people. The recent IFA 14th Global Conference on Ageing in Toronto attracted some 1,200 delegates from 74 countries focussing on themes such as healthy ageing, ageism, addressing inequalities and age friendly environment toward the WHO Decade of Healthy Ageing. Find out more about the IFA at www.ifa-fiv.org. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.
Heidi Holtz is founder of "Stillwork Consulting". She has a long history in theatre and arts administration, worked at the Gifford Foundation, a private non-profit foundation, and has taught at Syracuse University. She is an expert in mediation, and conflict resolution which she uses to assist boards of non-profit foundations. Her mother passed away a year ago, her first grandchild is on the way and she’s starting a brand new business, all just shy of her 60th birthday. Find out more about Heidi at StillworkConsulting.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Marci Alboher is one of the nation’s leading authorities on career issues and workplace trends. She works at Encore.org, a nonprofit innovation hub which develops initiatives for the 50+ worker. A former blogger and columnist for The New York Times, her latest book is “The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life.” Marci has been interviewed by NBC’s Nightly News, National Public Radio, and AARP to name a few. Find out more about Encore and its innovations at Encore.org. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Michelle Dalbec is a yoga and meditation teacher at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in the Berkshire region of Massachusetts, the largest yoga training facility in the US. She brings an unusual twist to meditation--if you'll pardon the pun. Michelle has developed a class around mindfulness and knitting, and some of the benefits might surprise you. Find out more at myoga.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Jean Kilbourne is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on the image of women in advertising and for her critical studies of alcohol and tobacco advertising. In the late 1960s she began her exploration of the connection between advertising and several public health issues, including violence against women, eating disorders, and addiction, and launched a movement to promote media literacy as a way to prevent these problems. A radical and original idea at the time, this approach is now mainstream and an integral part of most prevention programs. Find out more at: jeankilbourne.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Florence Williams reports on the scientifically proven benefits of spending time in nature. She travels through Asia to learn about the ongoing initiatives to increase their citizens’ exposure to nature, takes a rafting trip with women veterans with PTSD, and reflects on her own need for solitude and wilderness. Find out more about Florence and her work at FlorenceWilliams.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Dr. Lisa Nelson is the Director of Medical Education at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA, the largest yoga training facility in North America.
She is co-author of Yoga and Diabetes, published by the American Diabetes Association, and She works with numerous community groups throughout the Northeast to increase awareness about the treatment and prevention of chronic disease through changes in exercise and nutrition. Dr. Nelson has presented her work at the US Capitol and Library of Congress. Find out more at Kripalu.org. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Julie Dillon’s focus is on helping her clients develop a more intuitive and joyful relationship with food. She is a passionate proponent of the non-diet movement. In response to her clients’ fears that without dieting they will be “giving up”, she responds, “It’s not letting yourself go, it’s letting yourself be.” Julie blogs, podcasts and presents widely on intuitive eating, self-compassion, and confronting fat phobia. You can find out more at JulieDillonRD.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Angela Littleford specializes in developing services for older people at Helping Hand Aged Care in South Australia, which has a legacy of providing culturally sensitive, wholistic health care. Programming includes community-based care and support for people with disabilities and mental health issues, restorative and transitional care, and dementia care. She will be presenting at the International Federation of Aging in Toronto in August of 2018. Learn more at http://www.helpinghand.org.au. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Diane Wiener, Ph.D., is the Director of the Syracuse University Disability Cultural Center. She is an educator, social worker, advocate, singer, bassist, and artist, among other roles. She has longstanding commitments to mindfulness, interfaith and secular contemplation, and humanism. Her new book of poems "The Golem Verses" was published by Nine Mile Art Corporation, June 2018. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Kris and Deb both left their jobs to start a brand new online magazine which looks at the challenges and triumphs of aging. They profile ordinary people doing extraordinary things, and challenge the stereotypes about aging. Learn more at boomalally.com, and kristhescribbler.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Christina Matz-Costa is an associate professor at Boston College School of Social Work and a Senior Research Associate at the Center on Aging & Work. Her research focuses on aging and work--both paid and volunteer.
Christina was involved in developing one of the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare's Grand Challenges for the next decade, focused on maximizing productive and meaningful activity throughout life.
She’s an expert on what keeps us well as we age. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Christy is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, and a Mindfulness Trainer. She became an expert in the gut-brain connection when her daughter was struggling with allergies and stomach problems. She teaches mindfulness and health in the Glendale, CA school system, and has won multiple awards for her programs. Find out more at ChristyJones.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Eve Abrams is an audio documentarian, writer, and educator. She produces the audio project "Unprisoned", which focuses on how mass incarceration affects people serving time outside. www.unprisoned.org/
"Unprisoned" has received a Gabriel Award, a New Orleans Press Club Award, and was a Peabody Finalist. Abrams’ 2015 documentary Along Saint Claude received the Edward R. Murrow award and a New Orleans Press Club Award. Abrams’ writing can be found in the book she co-authored, Preservation Hall, the New Orleans atlas Unfathomable City, and in magazines such as Fourth Genre and Louisiana Cultural Vistas.
Her radio works can be heard on a host of national programs such as "Morning Edition", and "Reveal". Abrams is currently a Robert Rauschenberg Artist as Activist Fellow. Eve has been a teacher for over 20 years; she currently teaches at a Boys Home in New Orleans. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Conni is a retired physics teacher, Zumba instructor, dog rescuer Connie started teaching Zumba at age 58, and has been teaching for 7 years. She rescues dogs from her hometown in Texas, and they are transported to Syracuse NY by Underdog Express - www.petslowcostspayandneuter.org/programs/underdog-express/. Her and her husband have fostered about 70 dogs and delight in seeing them adopted in Upstate NY. http://www.emilyslegacyrescue.com/, helpinghoundsdogrescue.org Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Lisa Sutz is a Social worker at DOROT, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to alleviate social isolation and provide concrete services to older adults. DOROT has been an innovative leader in the fields of aging services and volunteerism. Lisa is an expert on the importance of having friends of different ages as we get older--known as intergenerational friendships. Find out more about DOROT at DOROTUSA.org. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Cat Schuller taught the first plus-size course in the Continuing Education Studies division at F.I.T. in New York City. One of the original full-sized models, she refused to conform to the unrealistic size requirements of the modeling industry. She spends much of her life involved in movements which foster body acceptance; Runway the Realway, Divabetics, among others. Cat is also the widow of Mark Gruenwald, the “heart and soul of Marvel Comics” who died unexpectedly in 1996. She works diligently to keep his legacy and contribution to the comic book industry alive. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Helen Codd is a professor at the University of Central Lancashire in the UK. Her research is focused on human rights for prisoners and their families. She is also interested in gender and in international perspectives on criminal justice. Her work has been cited in argument by counsel before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights and she has contributed to a number of significant reports on prisoners’ families. She’s passionate about faith, justice, crime, good food & travel.
Her book "In the Shadow of Prison"; "Families Imprisonment and Criminal Justice" can be found on Amazon.com.
She’ll be presenting at the International Federation of Aging Conference in Toronto in August. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Sandy Weiner is the founder of Last First Date, an internationally known TEDx speaker, dating coach, motivational speaker, and retreat leader. She specializes in helping women develop unwavering core confidence, communicate effectively, and set clear boundaries in relationships. Sandy has contributed to many large publications including the Huffington Post, Better After 50, Mind Body Green, Psychology Today, Thought Catalog, and The Good Men Project. She's also the host of Last First Date Radio, an acclaimed show about attracting and sustaining healthy relationships in midlife. Find out more at: LastFirstDate.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Dr. Ardra Cole is a Professor at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. ardra.cole@msvu.ca In 2015, the Urban Animal Foundation awarded Ardra the Innovation Award for her work in creating ElderDog Canada - elderdog.ca – a national charity dedicated to ageing people and ageing dogs.
ElderDog was inspired by Ardra’s research in the area of caregiving and seniors and her experience with her late dog, Tattoo, in animal-assisted therapy with seniors in long-term care. She was also inspired by an old and ill chocolate Lab named Mr. Brown, whom she adopted after a family members sudden and unexpected death.
Ardra and I will both be presenting at the International Federation of Aging Conference in Toronto this August. We plan to meet face to face, and I hope to give you a follow up on the progress of her Program. https://www.ifa-fiv.org/ Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Erin’s first job out of college was as a zoo keeper focusing on nocturnal animals, primates, as well as elephants. After leaving the zoo, she purchased a local doggy daycare. As the owner, she found she was spending most of her time with administrative tasks, and she longed to get back to more direct contact with animals. She sold the daycare, and began her work for Clear Path for Veterans. She works with Veterans that suffer from PTSD by teaching them how to train their dog. The goal is "Healing through Training". Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Carrie Luteran is the owner of Pretty Neat and is a trained interior designer, speaker and professional organizer. Carrie prides herself on taking the stress out of the decluttering process, and help her clients not feel ashamed or intimidated. She talks about organization and clutter control particularly as it relates to middle age and beyond. Find out more at www.prettyneatsolutions.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Kerry Thomas spoke at the inaugural TEDx Ashburn event in April 2017 on the cause, effects, and solutions of all types of clutter: physical, digital, mental, emotional, and spiritual. She specializes in small business owners with ADD, and believes that anyone can have a productive environment. Find out more at ctcorganizing.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Darlene Endy has had careers as a nutritionist, mother of triplets, and is currently a fiber artist specializing in weaving. She’s also the mother of a son recovering from a heroin addiction. Based on their experience as parents trying to get help for their son, Darlene and her husband started a foundation called Road2RecoveryCNY. Its purpose is to fund long-term treatment for opioid addiction, focusing on central New York residents who cannot afford it themselves.
Caroline Desocio -- “this Foundation saved my son’s life” Caroline’s son is in early recovery from a heroin addiction. She credits Darlene and her Foundation for saving her son’s life, after several short-term treatments failed.
Road2RecoveryCNY.com novarecoverycenter.com/ lastresortrecovery.com/ Brcrecovery.com drumlins.com Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Barbara Carranti is a Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing at LeMoyne College, and is a certified Advance Care Planning facilitator. She’s authored and co-authored numerous books on nursing related topics, and has won awards for her contributions to the field. She can be reached at: carranbm@lemoyne.edu.
Emilee Lawson Hatch is an elder law, trusts and attorney in Syracuse. She has been named a New York Super Lawyers Rising Star. You can reach her at: elawsonhatch@bhlawpllc.com.
Barbara and Emilee present together on the importance of planning for end of life decisions from both a medical and legal standpoint. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Sue Kreitzman is exploding onto the outsider art scene. Television chef and prolific cookbook author turned artist, Sue is fascinated with the female form--both its joy and its darkness. Her artwork is about life, love, death, hormones and the afterlife. She has her own unique answer to the question: “What the hell happens when the lights go out?” A reproduction of her East End flat was just displayed in the Oxford Street store window of Selfridges Department Store in London. She has been profiled on CNN, The New York Times, and many other major news outlets. Learn more at suekreitzman.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Steven Loring is the director of the award winning documentary "Age of Love", which has been seen in 14 countries. He talks about the subject of love in the senior years, and how his own life has been affected by making the film. He wants to help end loneliness by giving away “speed dating kits” so more communities can sponsor these events. Find out more at AgeofLoveMovie.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
In celebration of Earth Day, Nicole is on location at Derby Hill on Lake Ontario, an Important Bird Area where they count migrating hawks every spring. She talks to women about their experience of bird watching, and why it is meaningful to them.
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Barbara is a frequent guest on the Today Show, Good Morning America and the Dr. Oz show. She’s a blogger, columnist and the author of the new book: "Love Your Age: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life". Follow her on BarbaraHannahGrufferman.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Bobbi Palmer is the founder of "Date Like a Grown Up" where she teaches independent, smart and accomplished women over 40 how to find lasting, grown up love. Her system focuses on balancing one’s head and one’s heart in order to find out if he’s a “keeper”. She helps people distinguish between a good date, and a good mate. She has been on the Today Show, NPR, the Huffington Post, and many other media outlets. You can find out more at DateLikeAGrownUp.com. Disclaimer: Bobbi focuses on heterosexual relationships, because that is her expertise and experience. Some of this advice is transferable to other sexual orientations, some is not. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Susan is the founder of Maureen’s Hope, a non-profit organization in central NY that provides individualized help and support to people with life-threatening illness. The Foundation provides a variety of services for patients, such as snow blowing and housecleaning, to holiday baskets for children. She also offers a spa day for mothers of ill children. Her interest in supporting very ill patients came after her younger sister, Maureen, lost her two year battle with cancer. This month, She will be awarded the 2018 Nonprofit Impact Award. Learn more at Maureenshope.org. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Jill Dodd is a former top model and author of "The Currency of Love; A Courageous Journey to Finding the Love Within", which takes the reader through her painful and traumatic childhood, her international modeling career and her relationship as a “pleasure wife” to a billionaire Saudi arms dealer. Jill experiences the height of luxury and hedonism, as well as the ugly side of being a model and sexual object. Her story is one of remarkable resilience. You can learn more at JillDodd.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Carol Watson’s Greenhouse and Landscaping is a jewel in Lafayette, NY, a farming community not far from Syracuse. The Greenhouse is home to exotic plants, waterfalls, garden art, and unique pots. It’s a magical oasis, and Carol hosts several events here, including Celebration of the Senses, which showcases local musicians, artists and chefs. She donates the proceeds to local charities, such as the Rescue Mission and Symphoria. She also hosts a popular Greenhouse Yoga class. You can find out more about this beautiful sanctuary at: CarolWatsonGreenhouse.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Adela Mizrachi is the founder of the "Podcast Brunch Club", which is like a bookclub but with podcasts. She fell in love with podcasts when recovering from a back surgery. Although she’s a big fan of podcasts, she’s most interested in using them as a vehicle to create community. Adela has also traveled extensively, and lived in Ethiopia for a year. Find out more at: podcastbrunchclub.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Elaine is the owner of Life-force Sanctuary, a NIA blackbelt, and a psychotherapist. She firmly believes that it is only through movement and understanding what our bodies need that we can heal old wounds. After having a stillborn child, Elaine was able to experience first hand the profound healing powers of NIA. Since then, it has been her mission to share this remarkable practice with others. You can find out more at LifeForceSanctuary.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
When Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch co-authored the book "Intuitive Eating" in 1996, the concept of eating with one’s appetite rather than following a diet was radical. Since their groundbreaking book was published, Evelyn continues to be a passionate advocate for a healthier, more balanced relationship with food. She has been interviewed widely, appearing in the Wall Street Journal and on the "Today Show" and MSNBC, to name a few. She has a nutrition counseling practice in Newport Beach, CA. You can find out more about her on EvelynTribole.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
It may be surprising, but eating disorders are becoming more common than ever in middle aged and older women. We often think of eating disorders as a teenage problem due to all of their life stage transitions, but the many losses and upheavals in middle age make one vulnerable to the same kinds of behaviors. Nicole Christina, LCSW, a long-time specialist in treating eating disorders, talks about why they are so easy to develop, and what it’s like to treat a client who struggles with this painful and dangerous disorder. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Andrea is the author of the books Shopping for the Real You, and She’s Got Good Jeans. Her books are based on a sophisticated and comprehensive system for determining one’s best colors, called PCS (Personal Style Counselors). She writes about fashion and culture for local and national publications, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can learn more about her at https://shoppingfortherealyou.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Ann has been an environmental attorney, a magazine editor, writer, and social media and market expert. When she realized she yearned for the company of like-minded women, she single-handedly created Women at Woodstock, an ongoing retreat for women over 50. You can find out more at WomenatWoodstock.annvbaker.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Ashton is an internationally renowned expert on ageism. Her acclaimed book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism is a must read for anyone interested in how age discrimination affects us all. Ashton is on the PBS site Next Avenue's annual list of 50 Influencers in Aging as their Influencer of the Year in 2016, as well as the fifth annual Forbes list of Forty Women to Watch over 40. She has presented to the United Nations and the Library of Congress, and has written for the New York Times. Learn more at thischairrocks.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Vicky is a New York State Fly Fishing Guide, graphic artist and book designer. She volunteers at castingforrecovery.org. She will be hosting her own fly fishing retreat for women in Pulaski, NY. Learn more at: www.steelheadlodge.com. You can reach Vicky at her email: VictoriaLN63@gmail.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Kerin teaches English as a second language to university students and Japanese business people, and serves as town councilor in Dewitt, NY. She’s the mother of 4. Find out more about Kerin: on facebook @ friendsofKerinRigney, and reach her at kerin.rigney@gmail.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Helene is a certified Life Coach, author, blogger and presenter. She’s interviewed over 200 women to discover their stories on aging well. Learn more at NextActforWomen.com and http://www.helenetstelian.com/ Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Mary Ellen is the founder of Ophelia’s Place, an advocacy center for Eating Disorders. She is a blogger and community change agent. Learn more at: https://www.opheliasplace.org/ and https://www.circlesofchange.org/. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
Mary Fran is a humorist, author, blogger, and presenter. Look for her upcoming podcast: 4 Chicks Talking; From Hot Mess to Success. Learn more about her at www.maryfranbontempo.com and follow her blog: www.notreadyforgrannypanties.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
In this introductory episode, Nicole Christina talks about the inspiration behind the Zestful Aging podcast. While interviewing women "of a certain age" for her online course, she found them to be so interesting and inspiring, and she had so much fun, that this podcast was born! Learn more at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.