Feisty Side Of Fifty

Young love—in all its rich and complicated forms--seems far more open than in our day. Although we were the first generation to tout “Free Love,” romance, sexuality and gender identification have all changed in ways we couldn’t have imagined in our day. Claire Kann’s beautifully written, humor-filled and compelling book, Let’s Talk About Love, will open your eyes and touch your heart. It is also a story you can share with your older grandchildren as a way to exchange thoughts and ideas on their own journey through young love. Please join Claire as she shares more about her book and her thoughts on romance today. This is an important discussion you will not want to miss!

You know Gretchen Rubin from her groundbreaking work and numerous bestselling books on happiness and human nature. Now Gretchen is taking her keen insight one step further by helping us identify the ways we make decisions, become motivated and deal with expectations. Her new audio book is called The Four Tendencies and she’s joining us to share all about it. These four fundamental distinctions shape every aspect of our behavior and the behavior of those we deal with in our everyday interactions. So tune in and listen to one of Oprah’s favorite celebrities share more about the ways your own personality works. With this knowledge and awareness, you can make better decisions, suffer less stress and engage more effectively with those you love.

The start of the New Year is just the time evaluate where we’ve been and make necessary plans for our future. And one of the most critical areas we need to consider is our financial health. In addition to peace of mind, financial health is now shown to greatly impact our physical health and wellbeing as we age. Join Roz Quarto, Executive Director of Empowering & Strengthening Ohio's People (ESOP) and The Vice President of Advocacy for the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging as she shares the latest findings on how financial and physical health are intertwined. She will also provide important tips on how we baby boomers can ensure our financial stability as we age. If you care about your health, your wellbeing and your pocketbook you won’t want to miss 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 hearing our guest today, these may well be in the past. Cynthia Spillman is a woman who knows whereof she speaks. She spent much of her professional career as the Chief Executive of Dinner Dates, the UK’s longest-established networking organization for high-end professional single people. Cynthia then went on to found The International Dating Academy, aimed at helping people master their dating skills. And now she’s gathered together her top tips and pulled them into one fabulous book. It’s called From Dinner Date to Soulmate and Cynthia is joining us to share all about it. So if you are a single boomer who is looking for companionship, you certainly won’t want to miss this one!

Who doesn’t love getting lost in the pages of a great read… especially when the story has more than its share of twists and turns? Author Mary Cunningham has just come out with her first of (hopefully) many adventures for her new brand heroine, Andi Anna Jones. Andi is a woman with feelings many of us can relate to: she’s had her share of insecurities, resentments and disappointments. But life is about to throw her a curveball and it’s a big one. Her father’s widow has just been arrested for murder! If you are a fan of well-written fiction that’s filled with a big dose of both surprises and quirky characters, you won’t want to miss this one!

If you’re a grandma, no doubt you know there’s no greater fun than sharing the holidays with your grandchildren. But what if questions arise about Santa, reindeer, chimneys and the rest? How confident are you that either you or your children can answer these important queries with both honesty and sensitivity. That’s where the a lively, delightfully illustrated book, Love, Santa, comes in. Join award winning author, Martha Brockenbrough, as she shares all about her latest book. And, believe me, this one is destined to become the new Christmas classic, for sure! So, if you’re looking for the perfect gift for those special children in your life, be sure to tune in for this one…

Join bestselling author and nutritional therapy expert, Julia Ross, as she exposes the real reason so many of us can’t stick to a healthy diet: our favorite foods are engineered to be addictive. Julia’s book, The Craving Cure, will help you identify your Craving Type so that you can take specific steps to maintain your energy and wellbeing while you activate your natural appetite control. This information is even more important for those of us on the feisty side of fifty because what we put into our mouths affects our chances for obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and many other health concerns. If you care about aging well and having the energy and stamina to spend many more years playing with your grandchildren, you won’t want to miss this one!

Age brings us many rewards but there are some hard facts we need to face—one of them is how we make our final wishes known. It is critically important we organize our personal information, family finances and the like so that our loved ones are not burdened with hardships that could have been avoided. And that is why this conversation is especially helpful. Harris Rosen has written a fabulous guide that will help you organize it all. It’s called My Family Record Book, and he joins us to share all about it. If you care about leaving your loved ones with the information they need to make your passing a little easier, you will want to be sure to listen to this show. The subject may be a hard one but the message is critical!

Many of us on the Feisty Side of Fifty have learned to put life into perspective and pay attention to those small acts of kindness that bring us the greatest rewards. Leon Logothetis traded in his desk job to chase his dreams. He went to 40 places in nearly 20 countries in five months, with no money, food or places to stay. Leon joins us to share all about his journey and remarkable experiences that are now streaming on Netflix in "The Kindness Diaries.” For a big dose of inspiration and an uplifting look at the real strength to be found in a simple gesture of kindness, you won’t want to miss one!

Wouldn’t it be great to restore your youthful vigor and revitalize your outlook on life? How about getting practical, low cost and simple recipes that help to prevent or reverse the most dreaded diseases of aging? Want to get the real answers for maintaining your health and wellbeing? Join Dr. Michael Greger, world-renowned expert on nutrition and health, as he shares recipes from his brand new book, TheHow Not to Die Cookbook. It’s packed with delicious recipes, based on the latest scientific research, that will ensure we live longer, happier and more fulfilling lives. If you care about your health, you won’t want to miss this one!

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.

“Beer doctors,” Nancy Hoalst-Pullen, Ph.D., and Mark W. Patterson, Ph.D., traveled more than 160,000 miles across 28 countries to reveal the most unique, historic and delicious brews across the globe. They join us to share all about an absolutely stunning book, National Geographic’s: ATLAS OF BEER: A Globe-Trotting Journey Through the World of Beer. 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 the beer doctors have to say and let your imagination soar to all sorts of great breweries and exotic adventures!

As a woman of a certain age, you have likely encountered the feeling so many of us have sensed: being deemed invisible. But boomers are not known for settling for outdated social and cultural myths. Join psychotherapist, activist and author, Cynthia Soloway as she shares the keys to aging with joy and purpose from her book, Journey From Invisibility To Visibility. If you hope to reenergize your dreams and live a soul-satisfying life, you won’t want to miss this lively and informative conversation about all things aging. After all, reclaiming your visibility with strength and purpose is a must if you hope to stay fabulous and feisty in the years ahead!

America’s #1 best selling “Queen of Suspense,” Mary Higgins Clark, joins us once again to share all about her latest book, Every Breath You Take. She is also a fascinating, adventurous woman who will inspire you to live life to the fullest no matter how many candles sit atop your birthday cake. (Mary’s 90th is coming up soon!) 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’s gifted us with memorable twists and turns for more than forty years! 

Johanna Sparrow is a well-known life coach and author who has published a variety of books dealing with relationship, personal growth and conflict issues. She specializes in helping people address tragedy and trauma in their lives and overcome these challenges by learning the steps to forgiveness and peace of mind. Johanna is joining us today to share all about her latest book, Bruised Hearts: Learning to Forgive Others. If you are holding on to pain and grief, you will want to be sure to hear what she has to say!

We all know the importance of eating our vegetables, fruits, beans and grains. What most of us DON’T know is how intricately woven our gut-brain connection is to our health. Join the highly regarded science journalist and author, Scott Anderson, as he shares more about this fascinating topic from his new book, ThePsychobiotic Revolution: Mood, Food, and the New Science of the Gut-Brain Connection. His groundbreaking information is even more important for those of us on the feisty side of fifty because what we put into our mouths affects our chances for dementia, mood disorders and numerous 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!

As baby boomers, we know that age and life experiences can bring perspective, satisfaction and a hard-earned sense of confidence and wellbeing. But the years can also bring challenges and pain. One of the most hurtful of these is losing touch with our adult children. It seems hard to imagine but this happens more often than we might want to believe. Our guest, Dr. Kathy McCoy, has written a fascinating book exploring the complex layers of the relationship between parents and adult children. It’s called We Don’t Talk Anymore, and Dr. McCoy is joining us to share her insights and thoughts on this difficult subject. If you are the parent of an adult child, this is a show you will not want to miss! 

Age may be just a number... but, as that number grows, we need to become more mindful of planning our future. Several issues need to be addressed: building a support network, establishing financial security, creating a safe home environment and monitoring our health and wellbeing. Joy Loverde, is a leading consultant, author and spokesperson for the mature-market industry. Her work on aging and eldercare-related issues has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, the CBS Early Show, NPR, and in USA Today and the Wall Street Journal.  Joy joins us to share tips you need to know to be safe, financially secure, healthy and happy from her latest book, Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old?

Peter Moffat is probably best known as the award-winning screenwriter and Executive Producer of the wildly successful HBO series, The Night Of. But Peter has a deeper message in his life experience that you will want to know. In fact, Peter is joining us to enlighten us about the condition he shares with John Stone, one of the main characters in the show. It’s called atopic dermatitis (AD for short) and Peter is now launching a documentary that will open your eyes and touch your heart. It’s called Understand AD: A Day in the Life. I’m looking forward to learning more and I know you are, too. So tune in and listen to what Peter has to say!

Many of us on the Feisty Side of Fifty have learned to put life into perspective and pay attention to those small acts of kindness and right living that bring us the greatest rewards. If you are looking for a book that will inspire you to focus on what gives real meaning to our lives, look no further! John David Mann, the highly acclaimed author of the Go-Giver series as well as numerous other bestselling books, is joining us to share all about his latest work, THE RECIPE: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Ingredients of Greatness. For a big dose of inspiration and an uplifting look at the real and important values of a principled life, you won’t want to miss one!