Feisty Side Of Fifty

Everyone loves a great backstage book filled with juicy tidbits. And it can’t get much juicier than backstage at The View. Author and New York Bureau Chief of Variety, Ramin Setoodeh, has just delivered a real page-turner. No surprise, it’s become an instant New York Times bestseller. It’s called LADIES WHO PUNCH: The Explosive Inside Story of The View, and Ramin is joining us today to share all about it. If you love getting the inside scoop on today's news and opinion makers, you won’t want to miss hearing what this tell-all author has to share!  

Boomers realize that, if we want to continue to enjoy life as we age, we have to be mindful of how we take care of our bodies. AARP has come up with a practical and innovative guide for helping us do just that. Our guest is AARP’s top doc,Dr. Charlotte Yeh. Dr. Yehis the Chief Medical Officer for AARP Services and has graciously offered to once again share her medical expertise with us. She will give us her thoughts on an article in the April/Mayissue of AARP THE MAGAZINE. It’s called “Healthy Living Guide 2019” and provides a number of important (and some surprising) tips for keeping our bodies fit and feisty. Your good health impacts every aspect of your life, especially as you grow older. So make sure you take the time to listen to what Dr. Yeh has to say. You might want to even take it one step further and share her tips and critically important advice with your friends! 

We boomers know that, if we want to continue to celebrate our lives, we’ve gotta keep moving. In other words… exercise. That’s why this show is especially helpful and informative.  Our guest,Dr. Anikar Chhabrais an orthopedic surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Ariz. He joins us to share all about how we can keep moving, keep fit and avoid injury… a particularly important topic for those of us over fifty. If you care about your health and wellbeing and want to retain an active lifestyle well into your 80s and beyond, you will want to be sure to catch this show!

We boomers know that life doesn’t get any better than enjoying the life affirming experience of spending time with happy, healthy grandchildren. And that is why this show is going to be especially meaningful.  Our guest, Dr. Angela Mattke, is a pediatrician in the Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at the Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester, Minnesota. She joins us to share all about an amazing resource you will want to share with your adult children who parent those amazing beings, your grandchildren.  It’s called the Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child and you won’t want to miss hearing this important information.

Few writers can claim to keep millions of readers eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, David Baldacci. His novels have been heralded as “gripping,” “spellbinding” and “thrill producing.” Now David has added another soon-to-be bestseller to his already impressive list.  In Redemption readers get to spend time with one of David’s most popular heroes, Amos Decker, as Decker reconnects with the first person he arrested for murder. The ex-prisoner, although now old and terminally ill, still maintains his innocence. Could Decker have put the wrong man behind bars? If you love a great tale told by a master storyteller, you won’t want to miss hearing what this famous author has to share!

If you’re less than a fan of the current first family, you’ll want to devour every juicy tidbit our guest, Vicky Ward, has to say. Vicky has delivered one of the most anticipated, amazing reads around. Her book is called, Kushner, Inc.: Greed. Ambition. Corruption.And, believe me, this book is addictive! Vicky joins us today to share all about the First Daughter and her spouse, better known as Javanka. So pull up a chair, grab your coffee and prepare to be mesmerized as this celebrated author spills the inside scoop on one of the most famous (or, according to some, “infamous”) couples of today!

We feisty boomers know that one of the best ways to take care of our heath and wellbeing is to share our lives with a furry companion. That’s why this show is especially informative.  Our guest is Gary Weitzman. Gary is a licensed veterinarian and an accomplished animal welfare professional with more than 25 years of experience. He is also president of the San Diego Humane Society, serves on the board of the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, and is the author of three books with National Geographic.  Gary is joining us to share all about his latest and fourth book for National Geographic. It’s called the Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior and Happiness.And, if you want your furry companion to stay healthy and active for years to come, you’ll want to be sure to hear what Gary has to say!

Our guest is today, Lynne Wadsworth, is a health and wellness coach who is originally from England. We are now lucky to have her living on our side of the pond because she is a health coach and wellness cooking instructor who guides women in their 50s and beyond to become more energized and healthier than ever before.  Lynne is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and her work focuses on taking women through an easy-to-do process so that we can say goodbye to the yo-yo dieting, binge eating, and other habits that keep us from reaching our full health potential. So, if you care about aging well, staying healthy and keeping fit and feisty throughout the years, you won’t want to miss this one!

If you’re a grandma (or about to become one), you are well aware that few joys in life can compete with being one of the lucky ladies in this very special club. However, motherhood itself can be fraught with doubts, stress, fears and a whole range of overwhelming feelings. And that’s where today’s guest comes in! Jill Koziol is the co-founder and CEO of Motherly, a modern lifestyle brand that redefines motherhood with all of its complexities for young mothers today. Jill is coauthor (with Motherly cofounder, Liz Tenety) of a fabulous new book. It’s called This Is Motherhood: A Motherly Collection of Reflections + Practices and Jill joins us today to share all about it.  If your daughter or daughter-in-law is the mother of your grandchildren, this show will be especially meaningful. For sure, you won’t want to miss this one!

Those of us on the Feisty Side of Fifty know that one of the best ways to continue to celebrate life as we age is to add a little spice and romance. And that’s just what this show is guaranteed to do!  Our guest is Jeffrey Eagle. Jeffrey is the Vice President of AARP Studios and the Executive Producer of a brand new series you are going to love. It’s called “Date My Grandma” and this saucy show is guaranteed to lift your spirits, make you smile, and add a nice big dose of fun to your day.  If you’re a grandma and want to put a little romance into your life, you won’t want to miss hearing about what Jeffrey and the great folks at AARP have in store for you! 

Anna Delfina is a Functional Nutritionist, Integrative Mental Health Expert, Holistic Health Detective, and Transformational Life Coach. For the last 15 years, she has specialized in women’s empowerment, mental vibrancy and unraveling complex health issues.  Anna is joining us today to share all about the launch of her cutting edge program, Nourished. This innovative approach is designed to ground women in their deepest feminine radiance and power so that they can step boldly into life of their dreams. If you care about living your best life into your fifties, sixties, seventies and beyond, you’ll want to be sure to catch this show!

Boomers well know that one of the best ways to celebrate our lives is through travel. Seeing new sights, being adventurous and opening our hearts and minds to fresh experiences keep us both curious and youthful. That’s why I am especially excited about our guest, Carrie Miller. Carrie is a National Geographic travel writer and dive expert. She’s joining us today to share all about a book that will both widen your horizons and inspire you to jump into the deep end of life. It’s called National Geographic’s 100 DIVES OF A LIFETIME: The World’s Ultimate Underwater Destinations.I know each of you is going to want to have this one on your coffee table. So take a few minutes, listen to what Carrie has to say and let your imagination lead you to all sorts of deep and exotic adventures!

Dr. Rachna Patel is an internationally recognized expert in the field of medical cannabis. She teaches patients how to use CBD oil to relieve their symptoms, transform their health, and live a better quality of life. Now she has written a go-to book on the subject. It’s called The CBD Oil Solution and she’s joining us to share all about it. If you suffer from aches and pains, insomnia, or a whole host of maladies that strike us on the Feisty Side of Fifty, you won’t want to miss this one!

Twoaccomplished and highly acclaimed doctors are joining us to share all about their new book, WHAT TO EAT WHEN.    You know Dr. Michael Roizen from his many New York Times bestselling books, including the groundbreaking work (and one of my all time favorites) Real Age. His co-author, Dr. Michael Crupain, has numerous credits to his name, one of them being that he is the Medical Unit Chief of Staff at The Dr. Oz Show.  These two medical powerhouses have joined forces to create one of the best books on health and nutrition I’ve read in a long time. It’s called “What to Eat When” and you are going to want to hear their tips on eating right for health and longevity.  So, if you care about aging well and spending many more years with your grandchildren, you won’t want to miss this one!             

Few writers can keep millions of readers eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, David Baldacci. David has just added another book to his already impressive list. This one, however, is part of a series aimed at young adults and fantasy lovers of all ages. It’s called The Stars Belowand he’s joining us to share all about it. If you love a great tale told by a master storyteller, you won’t want to miss learning what this famous author has to share!

Boomers know, despite the many upsides of age, one of the hardest lessons the years bring is facing significant grief and loss. Death affects each and every one of us and the process of mourning is still deeply misunderstood. Moreover, we all want to know how best to support those we love who are experiencing significant loss in their own lives. And that is where our guest is especially helpful.  Sherrie Dunlevy is a former news anchor, radio talk show host and businesswoman. But she is also a mother who has experienced the all-encompassing grief of losing a child. It is her heartfelt hope that sharing her story will help others. Her book is entitled, How Can I Help? Your Go-to Guide for Helping Loved Ones Through Life’s Difficulties and Sherrie joins us to share all about it. If you or someone you know is dealing with illness, death or other profound loss, you will want to be sure to hear what Sherrie has to say.

Joe Yogerstis an editor, writer, and photographer who has lived and worked on four continents: Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. His writing has appeared in numerous major publications including 33 National Geographic books. Joe joins us to share all about his latest must-own book, National Geographic’s 100 Parks, 5000 Ideas.I know each of you is going to want to have this one in your personal library. So take 10 minutes, listen to what Joe has to say and start packing your bags to hit the road and explore the wonders of nature in our national parks.  

We feisty boomers know that, in order to keep celebrating our lives, we need to take good care of our heath and wellbeing. That’s why today’s show is going to be especially informative.  Our guest is Dr.Tieraona Low Dog.  Dr. Low Dog is an internationally recognized expert in integrative medicine, dietary supplements, and women’s health. For many years she worked with Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona’s Center for Integrative Medicine. She joins us to share all about National Geographic’s incredible new book: NATURE’S BEST REMEDIES: Top Medicinal Herbs, Spices, and Foods for Health and Well-Being. If you care about feeding your body the nutrients it needs to remain healthy and vibrant for years to come, you are going want to be sure to catch this show!

Join acclaimed psychotherapist, highly regarded author and frequent guest expert on national television, Dr. Robi Ludwig, as she shares the keys to aging with joy and purpose in her new book, Your Best Age is NOW! If you hope to “embrace an ageless mindset, reenergize your dreams and live a soul-satisfying life,” you won’t want to miss this lively and informative conversation about all things aging. Dr. Robi also shares how Depend is creating ways to ensure you feel confident, secure, fabulous and feisty at 50 and beyond!

One of the greatest upsides of age is the growing urge many of us feel to focus more on the spiritual aspects of life. To these ends, our guest, August Turak, joins us to share the story behind his remarkable, award-winning book, Brother John: A Monk, a Pilgrim, and the Purpose of Life. The story surrounds a magical encounter on Christmas Eve that led the author, and his readers, to the redemptive power of an authentically purposeful life. Whether you adhere to an organized religion, consider yourself an agnostic or believe in a Universal Spirit, you’ll want to check out this extraordinary look into the purpose of life… so be sure to tune in for this one!