Feisty Side Of Fifty

Throughout modern history, both science and personal experience have taught us that our world as made up of matter: things we can see, touch and otherwise know to be “real.” But what if this type of materialistic thinking got it wrong? What if consciousness was more fundamental than matter? What if consciousness was far greater than our individual perception? What if consciousness was the basis of all we experience on the earth plane and even beyond this lifetime?  Mark Gober has long sought answers to life’s challenging questions. In 2016 he came upon some radical new ideas that put into question the most basic assumptions about who and what we are as human beings. The more he researched, the more he realized that he needed to rethink everything that he thought he knew. Now he is sharing this remarkable work in his book, An End to Upside Down Thinking. If you are someone who loves ideas, is curious about the human condition and seeks to find answers to life itself, you will want to be sure to hear what Mar

There are currently over 15 million U.S. children living below the federal poverty line. Moreover, 1 out of every 3 children lives in a family where neither parent has full-time, year-round employment. Given the economic climate and the impact of recent hurricanes, millions of children risk disappointment on Christmas morning as their parents struggle to provide the basic essentials of food and shelter for their little ones.Fortunately, parents can turn to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation during this time of the year. Join us as Lieutenant General Pete Osman, USMC (Ret), President and Chief Executive Officer for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation shares all about how you can make the holidays truly festive for the deserving children in your area.

We boomers know that life doesn’t get any better than enjoying the deeply moving, life affirming experience of holding a brand new, healthy grandchild in our arms. This awe-inspiring experience is the reason this show is going to be especially meaningful.  Our guest, Dr. Myra Wick, M.D., Ph.D., is the Medical Editor at the Mayo Clinic Medical as well as a specialist in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Department of Clinical Genomics at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She joins us to share all about an amazing resource, called the Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy.  Join this highly regarded physician as she shares ways your pregnant daughters and granddaughters can make better nutrition and lifestyle choices that will lead to giant health benefits to your unborn grandchildren. The guide is also filled with the latest, cutting edge information on prenatal care, genetic testing and new natural pain relief options during delivery.   So, if you care about the health of your p

America’s #1 best selling “Queen of Suspense,” Mary Higgins Clark, comes to Feisty Side of Fifty Radio for another lively interview. She’ll be sharing all about her latest book, I’ve Got My Eyes On Youas well as some personal aspects of her life and the various ways she gets inspired.  If you love a great mystery (and who doesn’t?) you’re in for a real treat. You won’t want to miss hearing from the woman who has gifted us with memorable twists and turns for more than forty years! 

Sue McCarthy is an outspoken advocate of entrepreneurialism and women-owned businesses—something she knows a thing or two about. In fact, Sue is the founder and CEO of the Vault Luxury Resale, a multimillion-dollar resale boutique in Saint Louis. She and her daughters were the stars of Resale Royalty, a popular reality TV series produced by celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe that aired on the Style Network.  Now Sue shares her incredible life story in her recently released, must read book, GOOD, BETTER, BEST: The Rags-to-Riches Story of the Upscale Resale Queen. She is joining us to share all about it. For a big dose of inspiration and an uplifting look at the real strength to be found in facing challenges with courage, honesty and humor, you will want to be sure to catch what Sue has to say!

Cutting-edge medicine and innovative medical procedures are opening up a whole host of new options available to us boomers. Today is a truly exciting time to be an aging adult. Never before have scientific breakthroughs pushedthe envelope and the boundaries further out when it comes to our health and wellbeing. You will find both inspiring and fascinating information in the October/November issue of AARP THE MAGAZINE all about, MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS - NEW REMEDIES, OLD DRUGS, NEW TRICKS! But, for now, please take 15-minutes to listen to Dr. Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer for AARP Services, as she share her insights and expertise on a topic that is vitally important to each of us.  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 and share this exciting news with your friends! 

We boomers know that one of the best ways to keep our minds active and sharp is by learning new and fascinating information. That’s why I’m especially looking forward to introducing our guest today, Betsy Mason, and her topic: ALL OVER THE MAP. In addition to being a map enthusiast, Betsy is an award-winning science journalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She was the former science editor for Wiredmagazine and is currently writing a science column for the Contra Costa Times.   Betsy joins us today to share all about one of the most beautiful and fascinating books I’ve ever seen. It’s called: ALL OVER THE MAP: A Cartographic Odysseyand is published by National Geographic… so you know the book will be both visually stunning and filled with all sorts of interesting information. So take 10 minutes, listen to what Betsy has to say and let your expand your mind and your horizons by being ALL OVER THE MAP!

Despite the many upsides of age, a long life means that we have witnessed a number of horrendous events. One of the most horrendous events ever, however, was experienced by our parents’ generation. And that, of course was the holocaust and the tragic events of World War II.  Our guest, Heather Morris, has written a riveting, real life account of one of the surviving prisoners of Auschwitz. But this man wasn’t just any prisoner. Lale Sokolov was forced to become the designated tattooist who had to forever mark the arms of his fellow prisoners.  Heather’s book, The Tattooist of Auschwitzis an important work with an incredibly important message. I am both honored and thrilled to have her join us to share more about her work. Please plan to tune in for this incredibly moving conversation.

As long as there have been rational humans walking the earth, mankind’s greatest mystery has remained the same: is there life after life? Dr. Raymond Moody was the very first mainstream doctor to broach the subject in his groundbreaking work, Life After Life, published in 1975.  As a physician, Moody had long been interested in accounts of patients who had returned from a Near Death Experience (NDE) with stories of their journey to an afterlife. Lisa Smartt is the founder of the Final Words Project and author of Words at the Threshold. Lisa is a linguist and educator who is helping to unlock clues to understanding the mysterious language that is commonly spoken at the end of life.  These two incredible pioneers as well as other leaders in the field of “The Hereafter” are coming together to create The University of Heaven—and amazing new opportunity to learn more about the journey each of us will inevitable take. They are joining us to share all about it. Whether you adhere to an organized religion, consid

Jonathan Baillie is the Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist of the National Geographic Society. He is a world-renowned leader in conservation science, and has authored several key publications on the status and trends of the world’s species and ecosystems. Jonathan joins us to share all about one of the most beautiful and important books I’ve ever seen. It’s called: THE SPLENDOR OF BIRDS: Art and Photographs from National Geographic. The book is a treasure trove of fascinating information and the most stunning photos you will ever see. I know each of you is going to want to have this one on your coffee table.  So take 10 minutes, listen to what Jonathan has to say and let your imagination soar to the amazing beauty of our fine-feathered friends!

Boomers well know that one of the best ways to celebrate our lives is through travel. Seeing new sights 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, George Stone. George is editor in chief of National Geographic Travel. Combining his two passions, being both an avid explorer and a passionate storyteller, George has long enjoyed the best job in the world.  We are thrilled to have him join us to share all about an absolutely have-to-own book, National Geographic’s Journeys of a Lifetime. The book is a treasure trove of fascinating information, travel tips and the most beautiful photos around. I know each of you is going to want to have this one on your coffee table. So take 10 minutes, listen to what George has to say and let your imagination soar to all sorts of exotic adventures!

We feisty boomers know that one of the best ways to celebrate life is through travel, enjoying great food and learning new and fascinating information. That’s why this show is especially exciting.  Our guest is none other than Jack Bishop. You know Jack as one of the hosts and chief creative officer of America’s Test Kitchen. He is also a celebrity chef, cookbook author and expert on Italian cuisine. Jack joins us to share all about National Geographic’s incredible new book: TASTING ITALY: A CULINARY JOURNEY.  The book is visually stunning, filled with history and culture and also boasts 100 delicious recipes. I’d say it would make for the perfect gift for anyone who loves all things Italian… and who doesn’t? So give yourself a real treat that will awaken each of your senses and take a listen to Jack as he shares a delightful taste of Italy!      

If you’re a grandma, no doubt you know there’s no greater fun than sharing a lively, delightfully illustrated book with your grandchildren—especially one that will help them navigate the difficulties of middle school. Each one of theDork Diaries booksis just that! Author Rachel Renee Russell and her co-author daughters have just come out with another highly entertaining story, Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Happy Birthday, that issure to engage the imagination of any granddaughter.  So, if you’re looking for the perfect gift for the special girls in your life, be sure to tune in for this one!

As boomers, we know all too well that many of our cherished values are being undermined and even mocked in today’s social and political climate. However, there is some awfully good news. Young women are coming to the fore and making real strides in speaking out to change things. One of those remarkable women is our guest today.  Lacy M. Johnson wrote about her horrendous experience of being kidnapped and raped in her highly acclaimed book, The Other Side. Now, she is exploring the aftermath of her experience and her thoughts regarding true justice for the perpetrator and herself in this riveting and thoughtful collection of essays. It’s called The Reckonings and Lacy is joining us to share all about it. If you care about the #metoo movement and making the world a better place for girls and women, you are going to want to be sure to catch this show! 

If you are a fan of sweeping stories that engage you from page one, you are going to want to be sure to catch this show!  Our guest, Renee Linnell, has a fascinating background. She graduated magna cum laude with a double degree, traveled to nearly fifty countries on her own before she turned thirty-five, was a surf model, a professional tango dancer andstarted five companies. Nevertheless, with all of these achievements to her credit, she is here to share about a very different experience.  Renee is the survivor of a cult. Yes, this highly accomplished woman ended up being brainwashed and cut off from the outside world.She is joining us to share this fascinating, albeit frightening experience from her just released memoir, The Burn Zone. 

If you’re a grandma, no doubt you know there’s no greater joy than sharing a thoughtful, sensitively written and truly helpful book with your grandchildren.My Mixed Emotionsis just such a book! Our guest,Maureen Healy is an award-winning author and a thought leader in the field of children’s emotional health. She has written the foreword to this absolutely must-have addition to any child’s library and joins us to talk about some of the best ways to handle the emotional ups and downs of childhood. Just in time for the back-to-school season, this super-useful book will become a friend and guide as children travel through the mixed-up world of emotions to discover the wonderful, unique and very special people they are.And that’s the biggest gift any granny can have. If you have little ones in your life, you won’t want to miss this one!

If you are a grandparent, then you know there’s no greater joy than sharing an inspiring, informational and thought provoking book with your grandchildren.  Our guest, Lawrence Goldstone, has authored over a dozen books focusing on history, inventors, entrepreneurs and various social issues. Now he has chosen to write a book aimed at young adult readers (actually, this book is a great read for their parents and grandparents, too) that brings to light one of the most disturbing chapters of American History. Unpunished Murder: Massacre at Colfax and the Quest for Justiceis one book that belongs in every family’s library.  Please take time to tune in for this one. You will come away with lots of new information, an enlightening look at our nation’s history and, even more, a far better understanding of race relations in our country.

Who among us doesn’t run to the fridge for the mint chip ice cream when we’re feeling stressed? And who among us doesn’t beat herself up after binging on the sweet stuff? If you relate to the previous sentences, this show is for you!  Our guest, Arlene B. Englander, has been a licensed psychotherapist for more than twenty years and specializes in working with clients who identify as emotional overeaters. Arlene has just released her new book, Let Go of Emotional Overeating and Love Your Food: A Five Point Plan for Success, and Arlene is joining us to share all about it. If you would like to conquer the demons and distress of emotional overeating, you won’t want to miss this one!

A staggering 72 percent of American adults have never heard the name, but aleading cause of sleep loss is a medical condition called nocturia. Nocturia forces individuals to get up two or more times per night to urinate.  And losing sleep is no laughing matter! It can interfere with daily activities and work productivity. It can also leave one feeling tired and irritable. If left untreated, sleep loss can result in serious medical consequences. Please take a few minutes to listen to Dr. Benjamin Brucker, a leading physician with the Department of Urology at New York University. Dr. Brucker is joining us to share his thoughts on the problem that so many of us encounter. He will provide the latest as far as treatment options and ways to manage this not-so-fun aspect of aging. 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. Brucker has to say and share it with your friends. After all, each one of us benefits when we’ve had

Did you know that nearly one third of this country’s women are post-menopausal? You will find this and several other fascinating facts about this major life transition in the article, “What Doctors Don’t Know About Menopause,” that was published in the August/September Issue of AARP THE MAGAZINE. Please take 15-minutes to listen to Dr. Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer for AARP Services, as she share her insights and expertise on a topic that is vitally important to each of us.  Your good health impacts every aspect of your life, especially as you grow older. Menopause, its symptoms and the health risks involved, becomes a major factor as we age. So make sure you take the time to listen to what Dr. Yeh has to say and share it with your friends.