Feisty Side Of Fifty

Melanie Merriman is a research scientist, hospice consultant and author… but she is also a former caregiver and knows the special challenges this role entails. To these ends, she has recently published a memoir of caring for her elderly mother. Holding the Net: Caring for My Mother on the Tightrope of Aging is not only a great read, it is a moving account that will give you solace and support if you are facing this extraordinarily difficult challenge. Melanie is joining us to share her thoughts about her experiences and what you can do if you find yourself in a similar situation. If you are a woman over 50, you will likely be taking on the role of caretaker at some point, so be sure to listen to this broadcast and hear what Melanie has to say! 

Many of us on the Feisty Side of Fifty are blessed to be grandmas and know the special joy of spending time with our grandchildren. And one of the very best ways to do that is by sharing a wonderful story together. Join author, Liz Wong, as she shares all about her very special and grandchildren approved book, Quackers. Liz will also be telling us about the world’s largest shared reading experience, Jumpstart’s Read for the Record. (Quackers has been honored as the designated book for this global shared reading initiative.) It takes place on October 19th and is an event you will not want to miss. If you’re lucky enough to be a granny yourself, you’re going to want to be sure to catch this show!

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 love this show! Dale Smith Thomas is founder and president of Winners By Choice. She’s also an international motivational speaker, frequent guest on radio and TV, a former Mrs. Tennessee, and an author. Dale is joining us to share her inspiring and life-affirming message from her latest book, Good Morning Gorgeous! If you want to age well, reclaim your youthful spirit and feel great, you won’t want to miss this show!

Just because you are over 50 doesn’t mean your life is on the downturn. In fact, it is often just the opposite. Many women and men of maturity enjoy the freedom to truly come into their own and bring meaning and joy into their lives. Join international #1 bestselling author, illuminator and mentor/guide, Laurie Seymour as she shares how you can reliably connect with your energetic inner wisdom, dissolve self-doubt and enjoy the confidence and direction to manifest your big-picture vision. If you are at a turning point in your life or feel the need to reinvent yourself and your life’s direction, you will want to be sure to hear what Laurie has to say! 

As we age, many of us will be faced with the need for a surgical procedure. Yet, with even minimally invasive surgery, there can be significant health risks. That’s where the advice of Dr. Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer for AARP Services, can really help. Join this highly regarded physician as she shares the critical information you need to know when selecting a surgeon: how and what to research, which questions to ask and how to gather additional opinions and recommendations. Your good health is vitally important as you grow older and this gift is made all the more precious when you are faced with any type of surgery. So make sure you take the time to listen to what Dr. Yeh has to say and share it with your friends. This show might just save your life!

If you are a fan of sweeping stories with more than their share of tongue-in-cheek twists and turns, you’re going to love hearing what our guest has to say. Ian Doescher has been delighting readers with his witty and oh-so-clever best-selling William Shakespeare's Star Wars series. Ian joins us to share all about the latest and seventh installment in the series, William Shakespeare's: The Force Doth Awaken. So, if you’re a lover of unique and creative stories that ignite the imagination, you’ll want to be sure to tune in and hear more about this unusual tale of the Bard meets Star Wars! 

Relationships can be challenging… especially when we encounter difficult people. And that is where our guest will be extremely helpful! Mark Lipton is a graduate professor of management at The New School in New York City and has been a trusted adviser to Fortune 500 corporations, think tanks, nonprofits, international NGOs, and start-ups. Mark has also dealt with his share of difficult personalities and has just published a riveting account of the troubling psychology behind some of America’s most famous men. It’s called Mean Men: The Perversion of America’s Self-Made Man. Believe me… this one is a page-turner for sure! If you are dealing with a difficult personality at work, at home or in your social circle, you won’t want to miss this important and enlightening conversation!

John Tarnoff, is a reinvention career coach who provides career counseling for baby boomers and late career professionals looking to defy ageism, work beyond retirement, and find a new job or business as a second act or encore career. John is joining us to share his tips, strategies and more from his recently released book, "Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career after 50.” If you are dissatisfied with your current job and/or actively looking to reinvent yourself, you won’t want to miss this one!

Carol Bryan joins us with a powerful and cautionary tale about a procedure many of us are considering or have actually experienced. Carol was beautiful. In fact she was a model. But, after being persuaded to undergo facial injections, her world was turned upside down. I’ll leave it to Carol to share her own story. And, believe me, it is a riveting one that you will not soon forget.  Please take 15-minutes and listen to Carol as she shares both the critical and compelling in formation you absolutely need to know before undergoing any type of facial procedure. Also, if any of your friends are considering having work done, be sure you send them the link to this show. Carol’s words may just help them save the face they were born with. Also be sure to check out her website, the Saving Face Initiative.

Relationships with friends and family become even more important as we age. Each of us wants to enjoy loving and peaceful interactions with those we care about, but conflicts can and do arise. That’s where Douglas Noll’s expertise in emotional intelligence and conflict resolution will really help. Join this internationally recognized mediator and peacemaker as he shares all about his latest book, De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less. If you care about aging well and enjoying life with those you love, you won’t want to miss this important and life-changing conversation!

If you’re a grandparent, no doubt you know there’s no greater fun than sharing a lively, colorful and hilarious book with your grandchildren. Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties 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!

Join Phyllis Good, New York Times bestselling author of  Fix-It and Forget-It series as she shares recipes and more from her brand new book, Stock the Crock: 100 Must Have Slow-Cooker Recipes. Phyllis has culled her top 100 very favorite recipes that are not only nutritious and delicious but also easy to prepare. Even more, she shares must have variations for friends and family with dietary preferences and restrictions—a real boon for today’s cook. So if you care about making mouth-watering recipes that delight the palate while they suit the nutritional needs of your loved ones, you won’t want to miss this show!

Tad Mayer, is a career and executive coach and president of Career Negotiations. He helps frustrated professionals feeling stuck in their careers to identify roadblocks and figure out how to get over them. He has also written a book with two co-authors: Own the Job Hunt, that is due out in 2018.  Tad joins us to share all about the three forms of negotiation, how to connect with others in meaningful ways and critical tips for career success. If you are dissatisfied with your current job and/or actively looking for work, you won’t want to miss this one!

Any boomer out there remembers Karen Allen in her indelible roles in both Animal House and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Hands down she is one of our generation’s favorite and most beloved stars. Karen is joining us to share all about her latest movie, Year By the Sea. It’s a touching film about a heroine dealing with aging, challenging relationships and the overwhelming drive to express her true authenticity. In other words, this story is personal to many of us. Making the film even more magical, it is set in the breathtaking backdrop of Cape Cod. If you love a great story told by a great star, you will want to make sure to tune in and listen to one of your favorite boomers share all about this beautiful film. 

If you are drawn to film noir and unexpected twists and turns, you are going to want to catch this show! Autumn Reeser, featured star in The O.C., Entourage and The Arrangement is starring in a new feature film, Valley of Bones. She’s joining us to share all about the movie, her role and how her personal life supported her performance. If movies filled with surprises and suspense are your cup of tea, make sure to tune in and hear more about this exciting film! 

As we age, our five senses may go through changes that can zap life’s pleasures and even bring about potential health risks. Each of us wants to maximize our energy, keep our thought processes sharp and live lives of meaning and fulfillment. And that’s where Dr. Charlotte Yeh, Chief Medical Officer for AARP Services can really help. Join this highly regarded physician as she shares ways you can make better choices that will lead to preserving your senses as well as other giant health benefits. This information is even more important for those of us on the feisty side of fifty because how we take care of our bodies affects our hearing, vision, sense of touch as well as many other health concerns. Now is just the time to focus on making improvements to your health and wellbeing. So make sure you engage all of your senses, listen to what Dr. Yeh has to say… and don’t miss this one!

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. That’s where Dr. Brent Bauer, author, of The Mayo Clinic’s Integrative Guide to Good Health can really help. 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 those of us on the feisty side of fifty 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!

Mark Oldman is an award-winning wine expert and television personality. He is also the author of numerous books and articles on wine and food. His work has appeared in such publications as Bon Appetit, Food and Wine and the New York Times. As a highly sought after speaker, he is known for presenting both his expertise and his humor, delivering solid information in a down-to-earth, tongue in cheek style. Mark is joining us to share all about his must-read book: How to Drink Like A Billionaire.

As baby boomers, we know that one of the gifts of age is feeling comfortable in our own skin. But most of us have struggled at one time or another with self-doubts and self-acceptance. However, what if you had some special challenges in that regard? Our guest is Andrew Solomon, author of Far From the Tree, a beautifully written, thought provoking look at relationships, expectations, differences and insights. This is a life-altering, thought-provoking read for young adults, parents and grandparents alike. So take some time and listen to what this author has to say. Then be sure to share his words and his book with those you love.

With the political climate continuing to stress and upset so many us boomers, you will want to hear what one of our most renowned and favorite guests, Senator Adlai E. Stevenson III, has to say. Tune in as he shares his thoughts on North Korea, the Presidency, the media coverage and other vitally important topics that impact us all. Also be sure to check out the Senator’s book, a fascinating account of his amazing family as well as other important historical events called The Black Book. Therein, he shares stories, anecdotes and lessons from the past so that we can remember the values that made our country great. Be sure to catch this timely and thought-provoking discussion!