2BoomerBabes Radio Hour: Recent Episodes
AARP
We’ll explore topics such as coping with our aging parents (and perhaps adult children living in our basements), romance in mid-life, health, and finance.
Segment 1: Susannah Charleson Segment 2&3: Stan Hinden Segment 4: Daniel Berger Segment 5: Tim Young Segment 6: Peter Korn
retirement
Segment 1: Charles Graeber Segment 2&3: Daniel Post Senning Segment 4 Mamie Johnson Segment 5: Deb Stone Segment 6: Sarah Shepard-Kneip
Segment 1: Andre Borschberg & Bertrand Piccard Segment 2: Dean Morris Segment 3: Kevin Leland Segment 4: Dr. Gandsas Segment 5: Shoot the Breeze Segment 6: Karen Wilkinson/tinkering
Segment 1: Dan Slater Segment 2 and 3: Dr. Michael Murray Segment 4: Dr. Sara Gottfried Segment 5: Angela Strehli
Segment 1: Jonathan Haidt Segment 2: Mark Mosely Segment 3: Lori Sackler Segment 4: Laurie Watson Segment 5: Phil Kajawa
Segment 1: Robert Anders/Argo Segment 2: Paul Kostic/location scout Segment 3: Kevin Smokler/good reads Segment 4: Molly Melching/female mutilation Segment 5:Shoot the Breeze about Carl Reiner Segment 6: Sarah Shepard-Kneip/travel sites
Segment 1: Robert Edsel/Monuments Men/ Segment 2&3: Jonah Berger/Fads Segment 4: Watson&Hanley/robotics Segment 5: Karen Wilkinson/tinkering Segment 6: Shoot the Breeze/Brain Health
Segment 1: Dr. Richard Besser /Tell me the truth Doctor Segment 2: Kris Valencia /Alankan Vacation Segment 3: Sally Abrahms /Shared Housing Segment 4: Bill Newcott/ Movies for Grownups Segment 5: Amy Stewart/booze&botany Segment 6: Adam Burke/Veterans Farm
Segment 1: Golden Sisters Segment 2&3: Michael Moss/Fast food nation Segment 4: Victoria Sweet/God's hotel Segment 5: Listener Feedback Segment 6: Crystal Cook and Sandy Pollack/Casserole Queens
Segment 1: Julia Sweeney/actress Segment 2&3: Paul Freiberger/interviewing tips Segment 4 Dr. Neal Barnard/power foods Segment 5: Charlotte Reed/Fido Matters Segment 6: Sheldon Laube/Free Art
Segment 1: Dr. Marina Adshade/economics of sex Segment 2: Nettie Symonette/Bahamian hotel icon Segment 3: Jerry Reid/Back to School Segment 4: Dr. Con Slobodchikoff/animal communication Segment 5: William Killgallon/etch a sketch
Segment 1: Dr. Pepper Schwartz/"normality" in sex and love Segment 2 &3: Shar McBee/leadership and volunteerism Segment 4: Dr. Rob Sigal/plastic surgery Segment 5: Philippe and Ethne de Vienne/spicetrekkers Segment 6: Robert Lautzenheiser/Weather
Segment 1: Cynthia Bulik/eating disorders Segment 2&3: Steve Sox/volunteer Segment 4: Judy Harris/lawyer Segment 5: Liisa Kyle/turning 50 Segment 6: Marion Zola/ Shelter dogs
Segment 1: Hal Needham/stuntman Segment 2&3: Alexandra Horowitz/On Looking Segment 4: Bob Vetere/Wags to Riches Segment 5: Jeffrey Nash/reinvention Segment 6:Johnny Gillespie/Yoga
Segment 1: Jason Karlawish/Alzheimer's Segment 2&3: Nancy Dreyfus/Relationship repair Segment 4: Bill Shephard/ Diplomatic mystery writer Segment 5: Jason Sacher/ how tu swear around the world Segment 6: Deb Stone/Genealogy Travel
Segment 1: Tanya Biank/women in military Segment 2&3: Dale Penn/identity theft Segment 4: Michael D'Antonio/Hershey Segment 5: Melanie Kaplan/RV sales Segment 6: Ann Paolini/TheRealReal.com
Segment 1: Matt Thornhill/boomer marketing Segment 2&3: Gwen Rosener and Linda Murphy/women's employment Segment 4: Henry Alford/manners Segment 5: Nanette Sagastume/families and war Segment 6: Bernice Gordon/crossword puzzles
It’s not an easy feat to keep passengers on a cruise ship organized, rounded up, on time and happy. The Babes chat with the Activities Director of a Viking River ship about the tricks of the trade.
Segment 1: Helaine Olen/finance Segment 2&3: Robert Zorn/lindbergh baby Segment 4: Mary Ellen O'Toole/FBI Profiler Segment 5: Tom Flournoy/cheeseman Segment 6: Viking Cruises Activities Director
Segment 1: Diana Henriques/Bernie Madoff scandal Segment 2&3: Susie Deal/disabled son Segment 4: Bob Morris/Doggy Daycare Segment 5: James MacDonald/flysuit jumping
Segment 1: Dr. Marty Makary /Unaccountable Segment 2&3: Jacob Tomsky/hotels Segment 4: Laurie Watson/sex therapist Segment 5: Peggy McClure/bells Segment 6: Alexandra Mosca/Funeral Director
In his new book, Heads In Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality, Jacob Tomsky takes us behind the scenes of hotel life. He offers inside tips on everything - from how to eat out of the mini-bar for FREE, to what not to touch in the hotel room, and getting that killer upgrade.
Segment 1: Dr. Eban Alexander/Proof of Heaven Segment 2&3: David Skinner/Story of Ain't Segment 4: Bee Wilson/Consider the Fork Segment 5: Ken Dupin/MedCottage Segment 6: Susan Reid/Baking
In The Story of Ain't: America, Its Language, and the Most Controversial Dictionary Ever Published, David Skinner shares how the "truth is stranger than fiction" in the story of the publication of Webster's Third dictionary. Some people even compared it to the "end of civilization"and this week he tells us why.
Segment 1: Terry Orbuch/relationship expert Segment 2 and 3:John Schwartz/gay son Segment 4: Dave Wasserman/elections Segment 5: Bob Vetere/pampered pets Segment 6: Melanie Wagner/wine pairings
Dave Wasserman, the House Editor with the non-partisan Cook Political Report. For the past 3 elections cycles, Dave has projected the House races for NBC News. Before reaching age 30, Dave came up with a unique way of predicting election outcomes, with some pretty amazing results.
Annual physicals, mother-daughter musical duos, defying death on every continent, and pouring pints while you pedal - all in a day's work for The 2BoomerBabes.
Dr Christine Cassel Dr. Christine Cassel is the President of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, which has joined forces with Consumer Reports. In a project titled "Choosing Wisely," they've come up with a list of basic medical tests and procedures that are often performed, but may not be necessary.
Kat Parsons
We chat with mother/daughter musicians Julie and Kat Parsons and find out what it's like to perform with your daughter...or your mom.., what it is like to grow up in such a musical family, and we'll even hear a bit of their musical magic.
We Babes and our BoomerDudes, Doug and Bill, just returned from two weeks in glorious Europe. We joined a Viking River Cruise adventure that took us from Prague to Paris! Tune in as we chat with our river cruise top dog, Captain Johan Boos!
Francis Slakey Memoir At the age of 37, Francis Slakey, a professor of Physics at Georgetown University, set out to become the first person to summit the highest peak on every continent and surf every ocean. Over the next 12 years, he had unexpected encounters with danger and death that would forever change his perspective, and his life. He recounts it all in his book, To the Last Breath: A Memoir of Going to Extremes.
PedalPub2
PedalPub: it's described as part spin class, part pub crawl and part parade. It's cycling merged with barhopping. The result? A pub on wheels for 16 adventurous revelers. Owner Al Boyce gives us insights into his crazy, but booming business venture.
We chat with mother/daughter musicians Julie and Kat Parsons and find out what it's like to perform with your daughter...or your mom.., what it is like to grow up in such a musical family, and we'll even hear a bit of their musical magic.
Segment 1: Amy Goyer/caregiving Segment 2 and 3: Todd Morris/spygear Segment 4: Linda Evans/actress Segment 5: Naomi Cahn/digital estate planning Segment 6: Melissa Valliant/Mispronounced Words
In today's high-tech world, the use of James-bond-like snooping gear is becoming the norm when catching a cheating spouse. Todd Morris is the CEO of Brick House Security, a supplier of security and surveillance equipment and joins The Babes.
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Segment 1: Robert Wittman/art theft Segment 2 and 3: Dan Ariely/irrational decision-making Segment 4: Sarah Murray/funeral traditions Segment 5: Bob Walczyk/pet funeral homes Segment 6: Anna Post/Etiquette
In his latest book "The Upside of Irrationality," Dan Ariely draws practical the upside conclusions from real-life experiments. He explores how we can get the "most good and least bad out of ourselves" when making choices about money, relationships, and our own happiness. Dan also writes the "Ask Ariely" column for the Wall Street Journal.
Segment 1: Alex Witchel/dementia Segment 2 and 3 Kerry Hannon/Jobs for 50+ Segment 4: Ruth Nemzoff/adult children Segment 5: Andrea Linett/fashion expert Segment 6: Dr. Tanya Altman/over-the-counter drugs
In her new book "What's Next?: Follow Your Passion and Find Your Dream Job", Kerry Hannon gives practical tips to those wanting more meaning and fulfillment in their lives, or who have unexpectedly been forced into starting over. Kerry Hannon is a personal finance editor and journalist, who chronicles mid-life career changes in her US News and World Reports column
Segment 1: Dr. Joe Coughlin/AgeLab Segment 2: Edward Chamberlin/Islands Segment 3: Erin Murphy/Tabatha Segment 4: Dr. Osama Hamdy/diabetes Segment 5: Cameron Smith/cheese whiz
Segment 1: Mary Higgins Clark/writer Segment 2: Leslie Sbrocco/wine pairings Segment 3: Courtenay Smith/holiday entertaining tips Segment 4: Ann Brenoff/looking youthful Segment 5: Karen Frame/Healthy Foods
'Tis the season for entertaining! Courtenay Smith is the Executive Editor of Reader's Digest. She has some simple, and very clever, tips for making our homes holiday ready!
Segment 1: Jason Padgett/Struck By Genius Segment 2: Steven Rosenbush/hidden income in your home Segment 3: Jamie Merida/decorator Segment 4: David Rose/enchanted objects Segment 5: Sarah Shepard-Kneip/apps
Emeril does it with cooking, Martha does it with gardening, and Jamie does it with decorating. Jamie Merida is our own Interior Decorator Extraordinaire. He's tells us what's in and what's out in updating our home decor.
Documentary Duo
Holly and Paul Fine, are a husband/wife documentary team whose award winning career spans four decades. Together they produced television news and documentaries for CBS, ABC, 60 Minutes, Nightline, PrimeTime, and 20/20. Their work has earned them hundreds of awards. They join us to share their journey and highlights from their remarkable career.
Covering the Commander-in-Chief Ron Kessler is a former Wall Street Journal and Washington Post investigative reporter and bestselling author. Ron's latest book, The First Family Detail: Secret Service Agents Reveal the Hidden Lives of the Presidents , explores the access and experiences of these agents. The Travel Bug Bucket List!
Antarctica is considered one of the last frontiers, renowned for its beauty and wildness. It's one of the most pristine places on earth mostly untouched by humans. Our go-to travel guru, Deb Stone is back with The Babes to give us the scoop about travelling to Antarctica and why it should be on our bucket list. A Fragile Life
May 22nd, 1988 was just a typical church going Sunday for Su and Jim Meck's family. In a flash, their lives turned upside down when a ceiling fan in their home fell and hit Su on the head. Her body healed within a few weeks, but her memory vanished. Su shares the life altering experience what it's like living with a traumatic brain injury in her new book, I Forgot to Remember: A Memoir of Amnesia. Small Town Charm!
Each year, Budget Travel searches for the best under the radar small town in America - those with a population under 10,000 and a certain something that no place else has! Budget Travel Editor Robert Firpo-Cappiello joins us to share some contest info!
Antarctica is considered one of the last frontiers, renowned for its beauty and wildness. It's one of the most pristine places on earth mostly untouched by humans. Our go-to travel guru, Deb Stone is back with The Babes to give us the scoop about traveling to Antarctica and why it should be on our bucket list.
Out of the Closet
"Coming out" to family can be incredibly awkward and a huge moment in a child's life. It can also be overwhelming for the parents. Danielle Owens-Reid, co-author of This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids: A Question & Answer Guide to Everyday Life, joins us to talk about the issues parents face when a child "comes out" and how to move forward in a positive way.
The Art of Writing What does it take to be a successful award winning author? Friends describe non-fiction author, Deborah Davis' beat as "the rich and the dead." Deborah's curiosity and ability to hone in on unique stories is once again on display in her latest work, Fabritius and the Goldfinch. She joins us to discuss this book and the art of writing and getting published. Bucket List!
Patricia Schultz is the author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler's Life List. It's an international bestseller and bible for the wanderlust stricken. Patricia shares what to add to your travel bucket list this year! How to be a Leader
For more than 3 decades, Vincent Boles, a retired Two-Star General, served his country leading young men and women into combat. Following the attacks of 9-11, he was assigned to command soldiers, civilians, and contractors on five continents, including combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom. General Vincent Boles knows what it means to be a leader-in the workplace or on the front lines. He shares his insights and life lessons in his book, 4-3-2-1 Leadership and the secrets to being a good leader. Time Out
When that alarm goes off each morning, does your mind automatically start racing through all the things you must get done that day on your ever-expanding "to-do" list? By the time you're out the door, you're already exhausted, not to mention, stressed out. Barb Schmidt, international speaker and author of The Practice, explains a better, more mindful way to approach and embrace each day.
Patricia Schultz is the author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler's Life List. It's an international bestseller and bible for the wanderlust stricken. Patricia shares what to add to your travel bucket list this year!
We all know them. Try as we might to avoid narcissists, they are everywhere. We struggle at times to comprehend just why someone would act like this in a civil society. Time Magazine editor, Jeffrey Kluger, provides insights on the narcissist in his new book, The Narcissist Next Door: Understanding the Monster in Your Family, in Your Office, in Your Bed - in Your World.
Segment 1: Dr. William Davis/Wheat Belly Segment 2:Deborah Halber/internet detectives Segment 3:David Lipton/mystery shopper Segment 4:Ralph Weber/medibid Segment 5: Julian Hernandez/AARP Superstar Contest
If you love retail therapy and secretly desire to be a spy, Mystery Shopping is for you! A company can hire you to grade everything, from the cleanliness of a hotel's carpet in the lobby to the power of the hairdryer in the bathroom. David Lipton, President of Sensors Quality Management, tells us how it all works.
Segment 1: Lee Kravitz/spiritual pilgrim Segment 2: Bill Averson/beauty pageant coach Segment 3:Ken Saler/tattoo removal Segment 4:Kelly Malone & Jeff Moran/Benedictine School Segment 5:Deb Stone/spiritual retreats For more tips visit 2boomerbabes.com. Image by Chris Greevebiester. License: ow.ly/KAq9q
According to a recent Harris Poll, about 20 percent of adults between the ages of 40 and 64 have one or more tattoos. For those younger than 40, that number at least doubles. But what if one has buyers’ remorse? Ken Saler has built a thriving business around “tattoo regret.” He’s the owner of Advanced Laser Tattoo Removal in Washington DC. For more tips visit 2boomerbabes.com. Image by Chris Greevebiester. License: ow.ly/KAq9q
Segment 1: Roz Savage/rowing the Atlantic Segment 2: Doug Keister/cemetery tour guide Segment 3: Scott Hallowell/insurance Segment 4: Molly Bloom/poker Segment 5:Ken Solin/dating
The confusing and frustrating process of evaluating life insurance has led millions of Americans, who are shopping around for a policy, to stay on the proverbial fence. Scott Halliwell is a Certified Financial Planner and the host of a financial segment on the VFW radio show, The National Defense. Scott joins us to sift through the lingo and understand coverage.
Segment 1: Michael Morton/Getting Life Segment 2: Chris McIntyre/motorcycle adventures Segment 3: Nicole Middendorf/finance Segment 4: Angie Hallier/wiser divorce Segment 5: Judy Bixler/Ferry Boat Captain
Nicole Middendorf is a professional financial advisor and the author of Lipstick on the Piggy Bank: Secrets Every Woman Should Know About Happiness, Money, and Independence. Nicole explains how ongoing financial conversations will enhance your finances and relationship!
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Segment 1: Meryl Gordon/Huguette Clark Segment 2:Matthew Gilbert/dog parks Segment 3:Sandy Block/college towns Segment 4:Dr. Susan Kellogg-Spadt/Painful sex after 50 Segment 5:Jamie Merida/HGTV
What about women's sexual health issues as we grow older? Painful sex after menopause is an all too common malady. Some women are reluctant to "go there," even with their doctors, and as a result they suffer in silence. Joining us to get this topic out in the open is Dr. Susan Kellogg-Spadt, a sexual health expert and OBGYN Professor at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
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segment 1: Dr. Lani Simpson/bone health segment 2: Deborah Kahn/moms segment 3: Bill Hoogterp/public speaking segment 4: Jessica Handler/grief and loss segment 5: Allison Lurie/architecture
Bill Hoogterp is a sought-after public speaking coach and creator of Own The Room, a methodology that helps everyone from CEOs, celebrities, and the common man improve their public speaking skills. Bill explains why public speaking is so absolutely terrifying to so many people, and he shares tips to overcome this fear.
Jonestown
Julia Scheeres, author of A Thousand Lives: The Untold Story of Hope, Deception, and Survival at Jonestown, provides new insights into the largest mass suicide of modern times. Through newly released FBI documents and interviews with survivors, Julia recounts how decent people can be taken in by a charismatic and crazed tyrant. Prime Time!
To many, the term "middle age" conjures up an image of being "past our prime," and we're suddenly reduced to a punchline! But according to New York Times reporter Patricia Cohen, the idea of middle age is simply a manufactured stage of modern life. In her new book In Our Prime: The Invention of Middle Age, Patricia tells us why it can be the best years of our lives and a time of "extravagant possibilities." Vern's House!
Vern Yip has designed his way across America - making over homes and restaurants for TLC's Trading Spaces and NBC's Home Intervention. Vern shares his latest project, Live in Vern's House, and gives affordable tips on how to renovate and update just about any space! PSA
There's controversy brewing about an annual ritual for middle-aged men: the prostate-specific antigen test, or PSA test, which screens for early prostate cancer. However, according to recent studies, the routine PSA testing may not save lives, and instead, result in healthy men receiving unnecessary treatment that can injure, or even kill them. In the thick of the discussion is Dr. Richard Ablin, a Professor of Pathology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, the author of The Great Prostate Hoax, and the scientist often cited as having discovered the prostate-specific antigen. Re-energize Your Workday!
If you're like us Babes, you're glued to your chair in front of a computer screen for hours each day or sitting in long meetings where walking around just isn't an option. So how do we get our blood flowing and reactivate those brain cells while stuck in a chair? Susan Shane, a licensed acupuncturist and wellness lecturer, shares exercises to keep us moving and motivated!
Vern Yip has designed his way across America - making over homes and restaurants for TLC's Trading Spaces and NBC's Home Intervention. Vern shares his latest project, Live in Vern's House, and gives affordable tips on how to renovate and update just about any space!
Segment 1: Pam Shriver/tennis Segment 2: Dr. Damon Raskin/male menopause Segment 3: Susan Silver/comedy writer Segment 4: Tim Levy/Google Segment 5: Joshua Gottlieb/happiest places
Grand Slam!
At the age of 16, Pam Shriver shot onto the national tennis stage. The year was 1978. She reached the finals of the U.S. Open as an amateur. Pam soared to become one of the top women's tennis players in the world, and in 2002, she was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Pam has also been a member of the ESPN "family" for nearly 25 years, covering all four Grand Slam events. Pam Shriver talks about her amazing career, family, and the tennis stars on the horizon. The T
Move over menopausal women. It turns out, some men also experience something similar, and it can be equally unpleasant! Damon Raskin, an internist and medical director of Ageless Men's Health, has some answers about "andropause" - commonly known as male menopause. Mr. Adequate
Besides being hysterically funny, these hit TV shows - The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Maude, The Bob Newhart Show, and Laugh In - all had one thing in common - Susan Silver! As a comedy writer, casting director, and uber BoomerBabe, Susan Silver joins us to discuss her career, The Search for Mr. Adequate and the greatest joys in her life. The Google Gamble
In today's high tech world, businesses are constantly searching for ways to maximize their online presence, market their products and services, and expand their client base. Tim Levy, author of The Google Gamble, consults with small and large companies worldwide to help them clarify their corporate goals and boost their online presence. Measuring Happiness
Can you actually measure an emotion - like happiness? Some economists say you can. They've compiled data on the happiest and least happy places in the United States. So which cities made the cut? Professor Joshua Gottlieb, from the University of British Columbia, joins us to share the lists!
Besides being hysterically funny, these hit TV shows - The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Maude, The Bob Newhart Show, and Laugh In - all had one thing in common - Susan Silver! As a comedy writer, casting director, and uber BoomerBabe, Susan Silver joins us to discuss her career, The Search for Mr. Adequate and the greatest joys in her life.
Segment 1: Cash Nickerson/Boomerangs Segment 2: Shaun Usher/Letters Segment 3: Dr. Jackie Campbell/MyPlan App Segment 4: Rabbi Boteach/Kosher Lust Segment 5: Jose Blanco/Fish Tanks
Shaun Usher's blog showcases letters he believes deserves a wider audience, highlighting the "importance and unrivalled charm of old-fashioned correspondence." Some of the most compelling letters are gathered in his new book, Letters of Note, which features correspondence from the famous, infamous, and the every day. In the most intimate of ways, the writings shed light on moments of history, strife, love, and flashes of brilliant inspiration!
Segment 1: Dr. Joe Coughlin/AgeLab Segment 2: Edward Chamberlin/Islands Segment 3: Erin Murphy/Tabatha Segment 4: Dr. Osama Hamdy/diabetes Segment 5: Tom Rasberry/crazy ants
Fifty years ago, Bewitched launched onto our television screens. After eight seasons, 23 Emmy nominations, and 254 episodes, the show gracefully ended, but its popularity endures to this day. Erin Murphy, fondly known as Tabatha, talks about this iconic show and what magic she's up to these days!
In August of 2005, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, more than 20 patients died at Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans after receiving lethal injections by healthcare professionals. Dr. Sheri Fink, a physician and an investigative reporter, reconstructs the events at Memorial Medical Center in her new book Five Days at Memorial. She describes the moral dilemmas that arise when systems fail and infrastructure breaks down, and reveals just how ill-prepared we are for the impact of future large-scale disasters.
Segment 1: Sheri Fink/Five Days at Memorial Segment 2: Dr. Jonathan Altshuler /Heart Health Segment 2: Erin Dickins /Musician/Cook Segment 3: Jane Isay/Secreats Segment 4: Deb Stone/Roots travel
Segment 1: Ken Woods & Jim Stark/wells in Ghana Segment 2: Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz/finance Segment 3: Erika Ettin/dating coach Segment 4: Dr. Michael Epstein/Hep C Segment 5: Peter Korn/craftsmen
Sometimes it takes a little help to jump into the on-line dating game. There's the perfect photo, creating an online profile, and figuring out how to initiate contact with a potential date. Erika Ettin, owner of A Little Nudge in Washington, D.C., helps coach people through all these hurdles of on-line dating and share some tips!
Segment 1: Carlotta Walls Lanier Segment 2: Dr. Patton Segment 3: Roman Krznaric Segment 4: Margaret Klaw Segment 5: Melanie Wagner
Segment 1: Eileen Rockefeller/family story Segment 2: Zac Bissonnette/Good Advice-Bad People Segment 3: Mary Hartsock/Caregiver Segment 4: Susan Patton/Marry Smart Segment 5: Lauren Pizza/author
Mary Hartsock was recently awarded the Caregiver of the Year Award! At 90, she is a paid professional who cares daily for others who are often younger - and sometimes a LOT younger - than she is! #caregiving #aging
Segment 1: Amanda Lindhout/kidnap victim Segment 2: Jaye Smith/ gap year Segment 3: Susan Roane/ social skills Segment 4: Anna Holmes/ Jezebel Segment 5: Johnny Gillespie/yoga
These days, there are a mind-boggling number of ways to "meet" and engage with others, both personally and professionally - Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Networking face-to-face, remains the best way to connect, and most people are overwhelmed by the thought of it! In How to Work a Room, Susan RoAne shares tips for savvy socializing, whether at a party, a conference, or at the office, and she offers practical advice for starting conversations and strengthening rapport with strangers.
Segment 1: Doreen Welsh/Flight 1549 Segment 2: Amy Newark/Multitasking Moms Segment 3: Jack Fox/voiceover artist Segment 4: Jennifer Senior/parenting Segment 5: Al Bond/Plein Air
Segment 1: Jowita Bydlowska - drunk mom Segment 2: Tippi Hedren/actress Segment 3: Steve Berry/author poe, lincoln Segment 4: Denise Chaykum/Mystery Tours Segment 5: Merry Ambos/inventor
Segment 1: Lynn Martin/unconventional retirement Segment 2: Kartcher Pauley/Maddy Gamble/Semester at Sea Segment 3: Annette Rapoport/Cyber-Seniors Segment 4: Brenda Rusnak/Saffron Cassady/Kamili Wilson/Cyber-Seniors Segment 5: Sarah Shepard-Kneip/travel sites
Cyber Seniors' Producer Brenda Rusnak, Director and Saffron Cassady join us to talk about this must-see film. The film highlights the wonderful things that can happen when generation gaps are bridged, and proves you're never too old to "get connected."
Listen to the last four chapters of our award winning series "Beyond the Face of Alzheimer's" Mel and Judy / Ellen Proxmire-Patricia Stewart / Chris and Stacy-Tom and Mary / Patti Hoffman-Dr Karlawish #alzheimers #endalz #gopurple
Barb's Story/ The Fabulous 3/ Take Your Oxygen First/ A Few Good Men #alzheimers #endalz #gopurple #caregiving #caregiver
Summer is almost upon us, which means camping season is revving into high gear. There's a new rage gathering steam called "glamping" which adds some "glamour" and comfort to the traditional camping experience. Deb Stone joins us explore this growing travel trend!
A Short Guide to a Long Life - Dr. David Agus, one of the world's leading cancer physicians and researchers, chronicled innovative steps we can take to prevent illness and prolong our lives in the bestselling book, The End of Illness. Most recently, Dr. Agus has written A Short Guide to a Long Life, a concise handbook for healthy everyday living. He gives us simple steps to live a long and healthy life.
A Boomer's Second Act - Kevin Briggs, a 23 year veteran of the California Highway Patrol, is fondly known as "Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge," having personally talked hundreds of people out of jumping to their death from this majestic site. Kevin joins us to talk about his work and the incredible opportunities that have come from it.
Believe It or Not! - For over 30 years, Edward Meyer has scoured the world collecting over 20,000 museum relics, unusual stories, and unbelievable artifacts to fill Ripley's Believe It or Not! books and museums. Ed joins the Babes to share some of this year's gross, hilarious, and over-the-top tales!
Nunsense! - In And Then There Were Nuns, Jane Christmas chronicles her year-long quest to see if she could live the cloistered life. Jane shares what she learned along the way, the ups and downs of being a nun, and even some surprising findings!
Undertaking and Playboy Posing! - The unusual careers of some boomerbabes never cease to amaze us! For over 30 years Alexandra Mosca has served as a female funeral director, one of the few in the industry. During her tenure, she posed for Playboy Magazine and joins us to share anecdotes and life in the funeral biz.
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WASPs - A long-overlooked group of women who flew noncombat military missions during WWII were known as Women AirForce Service Pilots, or WASPs. Deanie Bishop Parish is a WASP and Associate Director of Wings Across America, an all volunteer non-profit project devoted to telling the story of this brave group of women. She joins us this Memorial Day to talk about her history-making experiences as a "flygirl" during WWII, and the brave women who gave their lives as WASP pilots.
Honoring Heroic Legacies - Melvin Morris is a former Green Beret who received the Medal of Honor, over 40 years late, for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. He describes being a part of a group of Hispanic, Jewish and African-American Veterans from WWII, Korea and Vietnam, who were passed over for the nation's highest honor because of their racial or ethnic background.
Servicewomen Today - Tanya Biank is the author of Army Wives, on which the hit TV series is based, and she's traveled the world with the troops as a newspaper reporter. From these experiences, she's written Undaunted: The Real Story of America's Servicewomen in Today's Military, and explains the effects of lifting the ban on women serving in frontline combat.
Cultivating Life After War - Adam Burke is a 36 year-old Purple Heart recipient who was badly injured in Iraq. This soldier-turned-farmer invites veterans - some of them disabled - to work and live on his Veterans Farm in Florida and literally cultivate new lives.
Reunions! - Larry Kelley is an organizer, flight leader for the 2012 Doolittle Raiders Reunion, and history buff. Larry shares the important story of the Doolittle Raiders - the mission that was the turning point in World War II.
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The Classics! - From I love Lucy to All in the Family to Modern Family, sitcoms have been entertaining us in our homes and making us laugh for over 60 years. In his new book Sitcom,television and film critic Saul Austerlitz highlights many beloved TV classics, showing how these weekly 30-minute programs have evolved to become a treasured American art form.
The Most Luxurious Vacations - For the last decade, Mary Murrin lived and worked in Europe as a Cruise Director on the most luxurious riverboats afloat - traveling the Rhine, Danube, Moselle, and Seine Rivers. Mary is now the Business Development Manager for River and Small Ship Cruising for Tauck Tours and shares some tips for making the most out of cruising European rivers.
Aging Gracefully - Joan Pagano is a fitness expert who has trained the likes of Jackie Onassis and Caroline Kennedy. Joan is a noted authority on the benefits of exercise for women's health and the author of Strength Training: Exercises for Women. She joins us in our studios and offers tips on how to take a proactive approach to aging.
The Golden Age of Photojournalism - During the 1960's and 1970's, John Launois catapulted to the top of his profession, becoming one of the most prolific and sought after photojournalists of the period. John passed away in 2002 after having photographed some of the most iconic images of his time, and his son, Chris Launois, recently finished his father's memoir titled L'Americain.
What's in a Name? - Who ever thought fame could be in a name? Our next guest is living proof that this actually can happen! One of the now infamous Ronald McDonalds, who - when he's not appearing on Taco Bell commercials - is actually a husband, dad, professional Financial Advisor, and all around great guy. And he even lives in Kathy's hometown!
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Mothers and Daughters - Writer Katie Hafner had a rather complex relationship with her elderly mother. Nevertheless, she invited her mom to live with her and her teenage daughter, for what she hoped would be a time of reconciliation and healing. Katie chronicles her turbulent, and often very funny, experiment in intergenerational living in her memoir, Mother Daughter Me.
Parents to the End - Linda Herman discusses the delicate balance between giving appropriate help to our adult children and just enabling them. She's the author of Parents to the End, and offers some invaluable parenting advice for boomers.
It's All About Moms - Priest Tyaire is a triple threat - a writer, producer, and actor in his latest show, Mrs. Independent. He has received rave reviews, played to sold out crowds and is being touted as the next Tyler Perry. Priest is proud to say he owes it all to his mom!
What's NextJob Expertise! - Kerry Hannon is a seasoned journalist and recognized expert on career transition, reinvention, and retirement. Kerry has covered business and personal finance for Forbes, Money, U.S. News & World Report, and USA Today, and she is also the AARP Jobs Expert and the author of What's Next: Follow Your Passion and Find Your Dream Job.
Making Magic! - Calais Van Horn is a Proposal Coach at Stowe Mountain Lodge in Vermont. She helps "romance challenged" suitors by providing a personalized proposal experience.
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The Last of the Lepers - In the Sanctuary of Outcasts is the incredible true story of the downfall, and ultimate redemption, of Neil White. He talks about his time in the most unlikely of places - the last leper colony in the continental United States.
Folklore and (Non)Fiction! - Janice Stillman, Editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac, explains what's in store for us weather-wise this summer and fall. Janice also shares some "out of the box" planting folklore based on thousands of years of planting experience.
Eye Health and Strokes! - Our eyes can tell us a lot about our health. Sudden and brief vision changes, for example, may be a sign of an oncoming dangerous health issue such as an impending stroke. YIKES! Wills Eye Hospital, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is bringing to light the importance of sudden vision changes and how this might be a predictor of an impending health crisis.
Aging in Place - Natalie Galucia is the Member Services Coordinator of Village to Village Network - the national umbrella organization of community senior villages. Natalie explains how they help seniors stay independent.
A Ticket to Ride! - Traveling by train can be nostalgic and very romantic. Travel guru, Deb Stone, returns to discuss the most scenic and spectacular rail trips in North America!
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Mile High Club - Erica Jong is the author of Fear of Flying, which caused a national sensation and launched a new way of thinking about gender, sexuality, and personal freedom. Erica gives the scoop on her landmark novel, what she thinks about feminism today, and if romance and dating have become quaint relics of the past.
Transform Your Sex Life - These days it's seems as if every other commercial is touting some kind of treatment for our dismal sex lives. Whether it's low libido, painful sex, or being able to be "ready" whenever the mood strikes (Yes! Even in the bathtub) there's a prescription for what sexually "ails" you. Emily Nagoski, a sex educator and author of "Come as You Are: The Surprising Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life," offers a refreshing take on this most important subject and joins us to chat about women's sexuality, and why....despite the hype.....we're all a pretty normal bunch. WHEW!
The Modern Divorce - There are all kinds of ceremonies marking life events - be it marriage, graduation, baptisms and bar mitzvahs, when we turn a certain age, and when we die. New York Times journalist Abby Ellin has written a much shared article titled, Untying the Knot, and Bonds, of Marriage, which is about this growing trend and some unusual ways that couples are choosing to mark the end of their unions.
Our Children as Parents - Rumor has it that being a grandparent is one of the most wonderful of life experiences. With all the pleasures that grandchildren can bring, there are also the challenges of adjusting to the new roles our children have taken on, and how we fit into the mold and strengthen our relationships along the way. Dr. Ruth Nemzoff is a Resident Scholar at Brandeis University, author of Don't Roll Your Eyes, and she provides her expert advice on parenting adult children and family dynamics.
Art for the Ages! - Have you ever dreamed of hanging a da Vinci, van Gogh, or a Renoir in your living room? High end art is no longer just for the rich and famous! Sheldon Laube, CEO of Art Kick reveals a new app that brings billions of dollars of fine art to your home for just a few cents!
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Empty Nesting - After sending her only child off to college, Lynn Darling was left at a crossroads - one part of her life was ending and another beginning. She felt lost, and decided to relocate to a small house in the middle of the Vermont woods to figure it all out. Her circuitous, and sometimes hilarious story of getting lost, and eventually being found, is chronicled in her memoir Out of the Woods.
How to Save a Life - Whether you're hiking the Himalayas, or suddenly caught in a city disaster, every second counts in a medical emergency. The bottom line is that we should arm ourselves with knowledge and supplies to save a life. Dr. James Hubbard is a survival skills expert, a seasoned family physician, the publisher of the popular website thesurvivaldoctor.com, and he is the author of First Aid: Fundamentals for Survival.
Chemo Brain - For years, cancer patients have worried about, joked about, and been frustrated by the mental cloudiness they sometimes notice with treatment. The mental fog is commonly called Chemo Brain. The brain usually recovers over the time, but the sometimes vague and distressing mental changes can affect everyday life for many people going through it. Matt LeBlanc is an oncology nurse with the Cancer Rehabilitation Program at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland. Earl Shellner was a patient in the program. They join us to talk about the phenomenon of chemo brain... and what patients can do about it. Visit Anne Arundel Medical Center for more information.
Building History - Stephen Ayers is the current Architect of the Capitol, only the 11th person to hold this job since George Washington laid the Capitol cornerstone in 1793. Stephen explains what it is like to be a true steward of history.
Running the Distance - Did you ever enter a contest hoping to win $7,000 a week, a vacation in Tahiti, or groceries for a year? Richard Myers entered a contest sponsored by AARP Colorado and won 16 weeks of personal training and a paid entry to the Colfax Half Marathon! While it may not seem as exciting as winning a boatload of cash, it certainly has been a life changer!
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Controlling Your Financial Fate - Retirement in your future? Kimberly Palmer, Senior Money Editor at US News and World Report, tells how to create a financial safety net by discovering your "inner entrepreneur." Her new book is called The Economy of You.
Do What You Know - We've all heard the old adage "crime does not pay," but occasionally, it does! Larry Levine has parlayed his long rap sheet and ten year prison stint into a thriving business - prison consulting! Larry operates American Prison Consultants and Wall Street Prison Consultants in Ventura County, California.
Sculpting Fabulous Boomer Bods - Your 50's are years of real change and a metric to see how your body is holding up to the test of time. Joan Pagano, a Certified Health and Fitness Specialist, insists that we should take a proactive approach to aging. Joan has trained the likes of Jackie Onassis and Caroline Kennedy and is the author of Strength Training: Exercises for Women.
Your Fear of Flying - Many of us suffer from aerophobia - the fear of flying. It's very common, despite the statistics that show that flying is much safer than car or train travel. Captain Stacey Chance, a seasoned pilot with American Airlines for over 25 years, has seen his share of frightened passengers. He's created a free online fear of flying course with the idea that if you understand what to expect on the flight, you'll be a more relaxed passenger.
The Casserole Queens! - Crystal Cook and Sandy Pollack, AKA The Casserole Queens, are front and center of a growing movement. In their latest cookbook, The Casserole Queens Make-a-Meal, they revive this American mealtime staple with fresh and updated ingredients and reveal all-things casserole!
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Atomic City Exposed - In The Girls of Atomic City, Denise Kiernan tells the little-known story of thousands of young women who were recruited to live in a secret city and work on a secret mission. Without knowing it they found themselves in the midst of a remarkable time in our history. Denise joins us to share the story of these amazing women!
The New ABC's - Three years ago, veteran journalist and Executive Editor for NPR News, Madhulika Sikka was diagnosed with breast cancer. Along this voyage, Madhulika discovered that she had a lot to offer others navigating the same course. Her witty, challenging, and informative book is called A Breast Cancer Alphabet.
Face Friendly Foods! - It's pretty safe to say that all of us want to look our very best, and we wouldn't mind spending less on beauty products to do so. According to celebrity aesthetician Scott-Vincent Borba, we need search no further than our own kitchen pantries. In Cooking Your Way to Gorgeous, Scott-Vincent tells how to become "beauty foodies," and shares user-friendly recipes to ingest internally and apply topically.
Secrets to a Long Life of Great Sex - Iris Krasnow has made a career out of getting women to reveal their most private details about their relationships. In her latest book, Sex After..., this best-selling author and communications professor, offers a roadmap for navigating obstacles that affect the most intimate of human relationships - sex.
All About the Weather! - Robert Lautzenheiser began working for the weather bureau in 1940, and he rose through the ranks to become the state climatologist for northern and central New England. Now, 98 years old, Mr. Lautzenheiser continues to take his own official weather observations from his home in Reading, Massachusetts, and gives us some perspective on all of our crazy weather!
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Understanding Elderly Abuse - Craig Triance is an attorney who specializes in protecting the elderly from scams, con artists, and even trusted family members who prey on their elderly relatives and rob them not only of financial resources, but their dignity as well. He is the co-author of Keeping Your Sister-in-Law Out of Mom's Purse: A Family's Guide to Financial Elder Abuse and explains how we can protect our loved ones from becoming victims.
Newlywed Cooking - There's nothing quite like being a newlywed! But along with that newlywed bliss comes the practical - like mealtime! The Food Network's Robin Miller helps newlyweds navigate the kitchen, stock the pantry, and create stress free quick gourmet meals. Robin is the host of Quick Fix Meals and the author of The Newlywed Cookbook.
Digital Detox - Levi Felix is the co-founder of Digital Detox, an organization devoted to teaching those who are tech-addicted to "disconnect to reconnect." He shares the latest offering, Camp Grounded, an adults only summer camp, where grown-ups go to unplug, getaway, and be kids again.
You're So Vein - Are you one of those boomers who hasn't worn shorts in years? Dr. Rory Byrne, a surgeon with more than 30 years experience as a vein specialist, shares the latest treatments for unsightly spider and varicose veins!
Love at First Sight? - We've found a pro who can help us find and adopt the perfect family pet! Animal advocate Marion Zola co-produced the PBS show Shelter Me, a program about shelter dogs, and she's the author of Romancing the Dog.
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