Feisty Side Of Fifty

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 the process of mourning is still deeply misunderstood. That’s where today’s guest can really help. Debbie Augenthaleris a psychotherapist in private practice in New York City. She also has a story of her own to share. Debbie’s husband, Jim, died suddenly in her arms when she was only 36 years old.  Now Debbie has written the book she wishes she had when she was grieving. It provides the support, guidance, insight, and tools needed to navigate through the difficult process of grief. The book is called You Are Not Alone and Debbie joins us to share all about it. 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 Debbie has to say.

If you’re a grandma, no doubt you know there’s no greater fun than sharing time with your grandchildren. Few activities hold more joy or potential treasures than digging in the dirt together to plant a vegetable garden. Our guest, Sara Bendrick, is a nationally recognized gardening expert and host of DIY Network’s shows “I Hate My Yard” and “Lawn and Order.” She is joining us to help celebrate Earth Day and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s new movie Peter Rabbit byencouraging families (and that includes grannies and kids) to grow their own vegetable garden. After all, Peter Rabbit would expect nothing less from us! So, if you’re in the mood for fresh air, sunshine and a bit of fun with your grandchildren, be sure to tune in for this one!

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 The Fallen readers reconnect with one of David’s most popular heroes, Amos Decker, as he goes about solving four bizarre murders that have the police stumped. 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!

Few writers can claim to keep millions of readers up at night eagerly foregoing sleep to keep turning pages like bestselling author, Jeffery Deaver. His novels have appeared on bestseller lists around the world and have been translated into 25 languages. Now David has added another soon-to-be bestseller to his already impressive list. In The Cutting Edge, readers reconnect with one of Jeffery’s most popular heroes, Lincoln Rhyme, as he and Amelia Sachs investigate several murders targeting newly engaged couples.  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!

Nathan Turner is a design and entertainment expert who is a well-known author and a frequent guest on national TV. He’s made several appearances on the Today Showand also starred in Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Decorators. His designs, parties, and products have been featured in such major publications as Architectural Digest,Vogue, Town & Country, House Beautifuland Food & Wine.  Nathan joins us to share all about his visually stunning and information-packed new book, I LOVE CALIFORNIA. So take 10 minutes, listen to what Nathan has to say and create your own plans for entertaining with flair, style and the warmth of a get together that’s California casual in every detail.

Without a doubt, boomer women are reinventing the spirit and style of aging. To these ends, our guest, Cheryl Benton, has created the most wonderful website, newsletter and go-to resource for boomer women called The Three Tomatoes.  Now, she has added to her numerous offerings aimed at our age group by authoring an inspiring look at growing older as a woman in today’s culture. And, although the book takes into account the struggles and slights suffered by those of us of a certain age, it is filled with plenty of humor and sass. It’s called Can You See Us Now? Obviously, the title says it all!  If you are fed up dealing with the invisibility factor, you’ll want to be sure catch this lively interview celebrating all things aging!

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 You as 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! 

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to stave off the years, feed your body what it needs and maintain your health and vigor? Wouldn’t you love to be able to separate fact from fiction and understand the real science behind food? Wouldn’t it be refreshing to be told the truth about what you put in your mouth? These concerns are why this show is especially important. Our guest is Dr. David Friedman, a holistic practitioner and health expert who has hosted numerous radio and TV shows focusing on nutrition and health. After interviewing hundreds of world-renowned doctors and bestselling authors (who often held diametrically opposed opinions), Dr. Friedman decided to separate fact from fiction and share the truth. Using the latest scientific research, Dr. Friedman cuts through the confusion in his brand new book, Food Sanity: How to Eat In a World of Fads and Fiction. He joins us to share the myths that reflect biased research, the real facts about food and supplements and what you need to know to feed your body wi

Each of us over the age of 50 holds concerns about the health of our brain and cognitive processes.  We can’t help but notice how names escape us, how we lose our train of thought or when we stare blankly into the refrigerator wondering what we had wanted in the first place. That’s why this show will prove especially helpful to any boomer out there. Our guest, Dr. John Medina is a developmental molecular biologist. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Brain Rules and has just come out with his latest brain book. It’s called Brain Rules For Aging Well and this one is aimed at us boomers. Not only is the book packed with cutting edge scientific research, the information is delivered in a highly readable fashion. Who would think, in fact, that one could enjoy so many laugh-out-loud moments while reading a book on brain health? So, if you care about the health of your brain, what you can do about it and have the information presented in an entertaining way, you won’t want to miss this lively inte

Not willing to settle for the 1950’s female role models of our youth, we boomers put our hearts, souls and youthful energies into mounting the women’s movement of the 1970s. Now I like to say we are… “Embracing life, as we grow older. There are no invisible shrinking violets here, we're an amazing and bodacious group of women who are revolutionizing and reinventing the spirit and style of aging.” And speaking of bodacious, bestselling author, Karen Karbo, is especially beloved by those of us lucky enough to boast a double-X chromosome, for her “Kick-Ass Women” series. Karen has just released her latest book. It’s called In Praise of Difficult Women: Life Lessons From 29 Heroines Who Dared To break The Rules, and she joins us to share all about it. Believe me, this is one book and one interview you are not going to want to miss!

Are you one of the millions of baby boomers who are choosing to forego traditional retirement in favor of continuing your work life? If so, you’ll probably want to explore careers that provide, not only an income, but also the opportunity to find more personal meaning from your work. The mission of Encore.org is to build a movement that taps into the skills and experience of those in midlife and beyond to improve communities and society as a whole. In other words, Encore specializes in finding “Second Acts For the Greater Good.” Our guest today, Betsy Werley, is in her third career. After working as a lawyer and banker, she launched her "encore" career at age 50. She was Executive Director of The Transition Network, a national organization for women 50 and forward. Now she leads the Encore Network, a global coalition that views people over 50 as a resource for social impact. If you’re a boomer who’s looking to find purpose, passion and a paycheck, you won’t want to miss this one!

  Nava Atlas is best known for her vegetarian and vegan cookbooks. But lately she’s been focused on her parallel path as a visual artist and writer, with interests in all things bookish as well as women’s issues. Her limited edition artist’s books are collected by universities and museums around the country, and she’s working on new projects that focus on women’s lives in history. You will want to be sure to join us as Nava shares fascinating stories about women authors of the past: their struggles, their doubts, their courage in the face of great odds, and their ultimate achievements. Her book is called The Literary Ladies’ Guide to the Writing Life: Inspiration and Advice from Celebrated Women Authors Who Paved the Way. Now Nava also has a website and newsletter devoted to sharing more about the work and lives of these amazing women. This promises to be a lively discussion and one that will truly honor those brave truth-tellers who paved the way for us… the perfect celebration for International Women’s D

Noah Strycker is a writer, photographer, associate editor of Birding magazine and regular contributor to Audubon and other publications.  He is also the author of one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever seen. It’s published by National Geographic and is called: Birds of the Photo Ark. The book is a treasure trove of fascinating information, birding tips and the most stunning photos you’ll 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 Noah has to say and let your imagination soar to the amazing beauty of our fine-feathered friends!

Wouldn’t you love to have all the confidence, courage and energy you need to enjoy a feisty and fulfilling life? What about having the tools to transform your inner dialogue and conquer negative thoughts? Wouldn’t it be great learn how to manage stress, overcome your doubts and keep your life moving forward with joy and gratitude? If these ideas sound good to you, you are going to want to LOVE this show on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio! Dale Smith Thomas is founder and president of Winners By Choice. She is also an international motivational speaker, frequent guest on radio and TV, a former Mrs. Tennessee, and an author. Dale is joining us once again to share her inspiring and life-affirming message from her latest book, Good Morning Gorgeous! (And her appearance is just in time to celebrate International Women’s Day!) If you want to age well, reclaim your youthful spirit and feel great, you won’t want to miss this show!

Despite the many upsides of age, one of the hardest aspects of growing older is the need to face significant grief and loss. Death affects each and every one of us, but the process of mourning is still deeply misunderstood. That’s where today’s guest comes in. Julia Samuel is a grief counselor who has spent 25 years working with bereaved clients who have suffered the loss of a loved one. By learning from her hundreds of patients over the years, she has crafted a beautifully written book, Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death, and Surviving. The book provides the support, guidance, insight, and the tools we need to navigate through the difficult process of grief.  If you or someone you know is dealing with illness, death or other profound loss, you will want to be sure to hear what Julia has to say.

Few writers can claim to enjoy the success of our guest today, John Hart. John has written five consecutive New York Times bestsellers, and two Edgar award-winning novels. John is joining us today to share all about his latest thriller, The Hush, which has just been released in the audio version. 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!

Barbara Hannah Grufferman 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. But these are just some of her numerous accomplishments. Most of all, Barbara is on a mission to make our lives after 50 the best they can be.  Barbara is joining us to share highlights from her latest and soon-to-be bestseller, LOVE YOUR AGE: The Small Step Solution To a Better, Longer Happier Life. She’ll be giving us her insights, tips and the latest science-backed information into ways we can make the most of this special time of life. So be sure to tune in for this inspiring and life-affirming discussion. Like Barbara says: We can’t control getting older . . . but we can control how we do it!

Baby boomers are decidedly not the “Silent Generation!” We want to leave our mark upon the world—especially as we grow older. Much of the time, this mark will take the form of the words we leave behind. Gail Woodard is joining us to share all about her practical, step-by-step and highly readable guide to writing and getting your work published. It’s entitled, Write the Book You Were Meant to Write: A Guide For First-Time Authors. The book is filled with tips and strategies that will ensure you are expressing yourself with confidence and successfully navigating the world of publishing. If you’ve ever wanted to write a book and leave your own mark upon the world by way of your words, you won’t want to miss this one!

Maintaining an active sex life is important for a woman’s health given that it provides physical, mental and spiritual benefits. However, sometimes, there are underlying medical conditions that can affect sexual health, including dyspareunia, the medical term for painful sexual intercourse—a real condition that can result in pain during intimacy. Join Dr. Laura Berman, world-renowned relationship educator and therapist,  popular TV, radio and Internet host, and New York Times bestselling author, as she shares ways we can enhance our relationships and boost our own sense of general wellbeing by improving intimacy and sexual health. If you’re a woman over 50, you will want to be sure to hear what Dr. Berman has to say… don’t miss this one!

As we age, our posture becomes more and more important. Nothing says “old” like rounded shoulders, a shuffling gait and the all too visible signs of gravity’s pull. Slumping isn’t pretty at any age but it’s especially unattractive on the Feisty Side of Fifty. Enter William Smith, M.S. William is a highly regarded expert providing health and wellness services for a nationally recognized healthcare system in New York. He is also the co-author of a recently released book that every boomer should know. It’s called Exercises for Perfect Posture and is a comprehensive, practical and extremely helpful resource for keeping us standing tall and feeling great.  Join us as William shares information, tips, exercises and more that will ensure your good health through better posture. Now is the time to focus on making improvements to your overall wellbeing, so be sure you don’t miss this one!