Feisty Side Of Fifty

How many times have you awakened from a powerful dream left trying to understand the meaning behind it? Have you ever dreamt of flying? Why? Have you ever dreamt about your teeth falling out? Why? Have you ever had recurring dreams that appear again and again for several years? Why? Our guest, Layne Dalfen, is a renowned dream analyst who founded The Dream Interpretation Center in Montreal in 1997. She is also the author of a two-book set entitled Have a Great Dream: Decoding Your Dreams to Discover Your Full Potential. Layne joins us to share ways that you can decode your dreams, understand the messages your subconscious is trying to impart and use these internal guides to lead a more authentic and fulfilling life.  If you care about your dreams and understanding more about the messages your deeper self is sending, you will want to be sure to catch this show!

If you’re a grandma, no doubt you know there’s no greater fun than sharing a lively, colorful and hilarious book with your grandchildren. Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas is just that!Author Dav Pilkey has penned yet another of his highly entertaining and engaging graphic novels and he’s joining us to share all about his latest crime-sniffing hero—a heroic hound with a nose for justice. He will also tell us about his Hollywood experience as his creation, Captain Underpants, starred in the recent blockbuster of the same name.  So, if you’re in the mood for a bit of fun and mischief, gather your grandchildren and be sure to tune in for this one!

If you are a woman of a certain age and are looking for love, you have likely encountered your share of difficulties. But, after listening to our guest today, your troubles may well be in the past.  Bobbi Palmer is a woman who knows whereof she speaks. In fact, she has lived your story. Fed up with being single and determined to succeed in her romantic life (like she had in the rest of her life), she worked her butt off to figure out ‘the love thing’ and became a first time bride at age 47. Joyfully married since 2006, she walks her talk every day as she helps women do what she did: learn how to love and be loved by a good man.  If you’re frustrated and confused about dating she wants you to know: “There is nothing wrong with you. There are just some things you don't yet know.” Bobbi has been featured on The Today Show, Huffington Post, NPR, Women’s World magazine, Match.com, eHarmony.com, AARP and numerous other TV, radio and print outlets. Visit her at www.datelikeagrownup.com.  If you are a single boom

Wouldn’t you love to have all the energy you need to enjoy a feisty and fulfilling life? Wouldn’t it be great learn how to deal with daily stress, relax and rejuvenate and reconnect with the real meaning of your existence? What about being there to offer a helping hand to others, thereby feeding your own soul? If these ideas sound good to you, you are going to love this show!  Join Dr. Marilyn Joyce, RD, aka The Vitality Doctor, as she shares 5-minute tips and strategies from her latest book, The Stress to Success Formula. If you want to transform your life and increase your energy and wellbeing, you are going to want to hear what Dr. Marilyn has to say.

Those of us on the Feisty Side of Fifty have come to realize that building and maintaining networks is the very best way to enhance most every aspect of our lives. Life is so much better when you share it with friends—and that becomes even truer with age! Our guest, Glenna Crooks, PhD, knows all about creating, building and maintaining networks. In fact, Glenna has been called a “one-woman think tank for her work as an innovator in education and health care. She joins us to share all about her recently released book The NetworkSage: Realize Your Network Superpower.  So, if you’re a boomer who is ready to build your own “pit crew” who will be there for you through thick and thin, you’ll want to be certain to catch this show!

Mary Kay Andrews “aka Queen of Beach Reads”  is the New York Times bestselling author of 24 books. Her much loved work has included novels, novellas, mysteries and even a cookbook.  Mary joins us today to share her latest spellbinder that’s recently been released in audio book form. It’s called The High Tide Club and will make for the perfect beach read or more accurately “beach listen”  and is guaranteed to you make your summer days even hotter. If you love a great beach read... who doesn't?... you are going to want to make sure to tune in for this one!     

There’s no doubt that baby boomer women are revolutionizing the spirit and style of aging. And—thanks to Ann Baker, visionary boomer/organizer—we now have two special gatherings to celebrate this remarkable time in our lives! Women at Woodstock and The Writers Retreat are all about creativity, connections, and passion. These content-rich events feature notable speakers, inspiring workshops as well as plenty of time for building new relationships with like-minded women. You will find yourself both reflecting on your life’s journey and renewing your soul as you grow and learn in this beautiful setting. Ann will be sharing the details of how you can find out more. So, if you’re a boomer woman who’s ready to “find your tribe” and “step consciously into your future,” you will want to be certain to catch this one!

Despite the many upsides of age, one of the hardest lessons the years bring is the need to face significant grief and loss. Death affects each and every one of us, but this process is still life’s greatest mystery. Among her numerous accomplishments, Dr. Sharon Prentice is a psychotherapist and a commissioned minister of pastoral care. Yet it is the story Dr. Prentice will share in this broadcast that might be the most remarkable feature of her life. She writes about it beautifully in her new book, Becoming Starlightand this amazing story will touch you like no other. If you or someone you know is dealing with the illness or death of a loved one, you will want to be sure to hear what Dr. Prentice has to say.

Despite the many upsides of age, the Feisty Side of Fifty is time to realize that life won’t go on forever. The majority of us boomers, moreover, hope to leave the world a better place. In fact, we volunteer, recycle, grow our own veggies and clean our beloved hiking trails.  But have you given much thought to the ultimate act of environmental volunteerism? You know, the one gift you give... after you die? Our guest, Elizabeth Fournier, a lifetime mortician, also known as the “green reaper” is here to educate you on “going green” as your last heroic act of volunteerism. She’ll be sharing information and insights from her book, The Green Burial Guidebook: Everything You Need to Plan an Affordable, Environmentally Friendly Burial. This fascinating new way of burial is kinder to humans, the earth and our wallets and, if you care about leaving a lasting legacy even after you’re gone, you won’t want to miss hearing what Elizabeth has to say!

The Feisty Side of Fifty is just the right time to take full advantage of travel and the life-changing experience of learning about new places, foods and people. Recently, I had just this type of travel experience on a trip to Santa Fe. Better yet, I was lucky enough to have Bob Ackenhausen as my guide to this remarkable city. Here’s a little about this tour guide extraordinaire: After officially retiring, Bob decided to take on an encore career that merged his passion for history and sharing fascinating, often little-known facts with his well-developed people skills. In other words, Bob became a tour leader. He started in New York, where he won an award for conducting the best tour of Central Park. Later, Bob moved to Santa Fe where he now shares his historical expertise and his excitement for this amazing place with the people lucky enough to join his tour. A walking tour is always the best way to experience a new locale and, if you’re heading to Santa Fe, you can’t beat Santa Fe Footprints. In fact, I so

Have you found yourself lacking energy and a sense of wellbeing? Do you suffer from uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing digestive issues? Do you want to help to prevent or reverse the most dreaded diseases of aging?  If you answered yesto any of the above, you are going to want to hear from our guest, Marian Carroll. Marian is a certified Holistic Health Counselor and an Integrative Health & Nutrition Coach. In other words, she acts as a guide and mentor who empowers her clients by supporting them to set goals and make sustainable changes that improve their health and happiness.  Marian is joining us to share her thoughts on how you can start making healthy choices that will impact your personal life and the wellbeing of those you love. So, if you care about your health, you won’t want to miss this one!

Barbara Hannah Grufferman is a true role model for making the years after 50 the best they can be. Moreover, Barbara knows whereof she speaks. She is an author, frequent guest on radio and TV, regular contributor to AARP and Huffington Post, and the Bone Health Ambassador of the National Osteoporosis Foundation.And these are just some of her numerous accomplishments. Most of all, Barbara ison a mission to share the latest science-backed information into ways we can make the most of this special time of life.  Barbara joins us once again to share more fascinating and helpful tips from her latest book, LOVE YOUR AGE: The Small-step Solution To A Better, Longer, Happier Life.  This interview, however, is all about the fun stuff: hair, makeup and clothing. So, if you’re a woman over 50 who wants to look and feel her best, be sure to tune in for this lively, life-affirming discussion!

Do you suffer from chronic headaches, brain fog, fatigue, weight gain, insomnia, gut pain, or autoimmune conditions? We may think these and other all-too-common modern maladies are due to aging, gluten intake, too much sugar or too little exercise. But there is another missing piece to the health puzzle:Proper hydration. JoinDr. Dana Cohen and cultural anthropologist Gina Bria, two experts in the field of nutrition and health, as they share all about their brand new book, Quench. It’s a whole new look at how we can restore our youthful vigor and maintain our body’s health and wellbeing.  If you want to live a longer, happier and more fulfilling life, you won’t want to miss this one!

Growing older brings many rewards. Yet there are some undeniable facts we need to consider—one of them is that we’re not going to be around forever. As the visible signs of age begin to leave their mark, it’s time to start thinking about our life stories, our families and how we want to be remembered by our loved ones.  That’s where our guest, Kelly Glazer Baldwin,can really help. Kelly has over two decades of experience working in the field of aging, focusing on the mental health and wellbeing of people in the second half of life.   Now Kelly is now the Co-Founder of FAMILIAL—a service that provides a safe and encouraging opportunity for older people to share their life stories. As Familial’s website states: When parents share their stories, it cultivates a sense of identity, creates shared understanding, and extends benefits both ways. So, if you hope to leave a personal legacy that will be treasured by generations to come, be sure to listen to what Kelly as to say!

The feisty side of fifty is just the time to focus on making improvements to your health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to maximize our energy, keep our thought processes sharp and live lives of meaning and fulfillment. And Dr. Dr. Scott C. Litin, medical editor ofthe Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 5thEdition, is just the person to answer any health concerns we may have. Join this highly regarded physician as he shares how you can make better nutrition and lifestyle choices that will lead to giant health benefits. This information is even more important for boomers because how we take care of our bodies affects our chances for obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and many other health concerns.  So, if you care about aging well and spending many more years with your grandchildren, you won’t want to miss this one!

If you love watching a moving story that will bring back memories of your youth and touch your heart,you are going to want to catch this show!  Sharon Wilharm is a female filmmaker who is getting ready for the theatrical release of her latest film, Summer of ’67.It’s coming to theaters on June 29thand is a Vietnam War love story told from the perspective of the women left behind.  Sharon is joining us to share all about the film and how the subject matter reflected the lives of her parents and impacted her childhood. If you are a lover of sweeping stories that tug at your heartstrings, make sure to tune in and hear more about this remarkable film! 

May is stroke awareness month and it is critical that we understand more about the 5th leading cause of death in the U.S. today. Join Mayo Clinic neurologist and stroke specialist Dr. Bart Demaerschalk as he shares the latest scientific research on strokes and stroke prevention.  If you care about aging well, maintaining your good health and spending many more years with your grandchildren, you won’t want to miss this one!

LOVE YOUR AGE: The Small-step Solution To A Better, Longer, Happier Life belongs on the nightstand of every woman in midlife and beyond. If you’re a boomer, you won’t want to miss the chance to get some great tips from the author! It seems the older we get the stronger the messages become: you’re no longer attractive, you’re invisible, your body and brain are on a downward slide, you’re woefully out of style and definitely over the hill. But Barbara Hannah Grufferman has delivered a book that will blast those demeaning and degrading messages to smithereens and even make you love your age!  Barbara has long been on a mission to make our lives after 50 the best they can be. With solid, science-backed advice she provides information, tips, resources and even names products to help women make the most of this special time of life.  Like Barbara says: We can’t control getting older . . . but we cancontrol how we do it. So get the book, follow the advice and get in control!

As revolutionary as our generation has been, younger women are inspiring us with their honesty, courage and fierce attitude in challenging social norms head on. Our guest today, Janelle Hanchett is just such a woman. Janelle found herself pregnant at twenty-one and spiraled headlong down the hole of holding too much responsibility at a very early age. In her just released book, I’M JUST HAPPY TO BE HERE: A Memoir Of Renegade Mothering,she openly shares a confession that many mothers are too scared to admit: sometimes being a mother is not enough to save them from themselves.  Janelle joins us to share her riveting story of addition, therapy, the occasional hippie cleansing and ultimately finding her way. You won’t want to miss this amazing tale of personal courage, overcoming the pain of addiction and the true power of motherhood!

Are you over 50, thinking about retirement and concerned about your financial fitness and wellbeing? If so… you will want to be sure to take a listen to what Gary Foreman has to say Gary has been providing personal financial advice for over 35 years. He began as a stockbroker with Smith Barney in 1982 and founded TheDollarStretcher.com website in 1996. He currently edits "After 50 Finances" a free weekly email newsletter dealing with baby boomer financial issues.  Gary joins us to share tips, strategies and more so that you can best plan for financial security in your retirement years. If you are concerned about your financial wellbeing, you won’t want to miss this one!