Feisty Side Of Fifty

Everyone loves a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense. And it doesn’t get much better than the book we’ll be discussing today. Our guest, Roger Rapaport, is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and playwright. His work has appeared in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Esquire, the Los Angeles Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle. His films have been shown at film festivals around the world, winning thirty festival awards, including seven for best feature film. Now, Roger joins us to share all about his latest book and this one covers a story that each and every boomer out there will well remember. The title is Searching for Patty Hearst and I guarantee you won’t be able to put this blockbuster read down! If you love a great tale told by a master storyteller, you won’t want to miss hearing what this author will share about a story that left an indelible mark on our generation.

Who among us wouldn’t want to live a long, happy, fulfilling, and relatively stress-free life? Our guest, Marni Jameson, is joining us to share all about her just released book entitled: Rightsize Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow. The subtitle of her book reads: A Motivational Guide for Those Seeking Their Ideal Home Later in Life and the book is a step-by-step guide to doing just that. Marni is a nationally syndicated home-design columnist, award-winning journalist, speaker, and frequent TV guest. She is the author of seven books (including an Amazon #1 bestseller) and, for sure, Rightsize Today is a book you will want to have in your own library. In fact, if you care about your own wellbeing, creating a home that will meet your physical needs while it nurtures your soul, you’ll want to make sure you hear what Marni has to share!

If you’re looking for a delightful, touching and life-affirming read to share with your grandchildren, look no further! Both of our guests are authors and educators who have focused much of the work on promoting the principles of antibias, antiracist, equity and inclusion. Joanna Ho is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous children’s books including the much-loved Eyes that Kiss in the Corners. Liz Kleinrock is also an author and is well-known for her book entitled Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community. They’ve joined forced to create a truly remarkable book that I’m sure each of you is going to want to share with your own grandchildren. It’s called, EYES THAT WEAVE THE WORLD’S WONDERS and they’re here to tell us all about it.So, if you want to share a beautifully written book that will give you and your grandchildren food for thought and share important life lessons, be sure to tune in!

Who among us doesn’t wish to live a long, healthy life enjoying our grandchildren and our Golden Years? If that sounds like you, the feisty side of fifty is just the time to focus on making improvements to both your physical and your mental health. That’s where Dr. Mitch and Dr. Emily Clionsky, authors ofDementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain can really help. These two highly regarded physicians are generously sharing their time with us once again to provide the latest information on dementia research and prevention. So, if you care about aging well and living a life filled with meaning, fun and wonderful memories, you won’t want to miss this one!

Who doesn’t love a suspense-filled, engaging read that’s guaranteed to keep you turning pages far into the night. Our guest, Deborah Goodrich Royce, has written just such a book. You’ll know Deborah from her acting career where she appeared in both movies and on TV, notably playing Silver Kane (the sister of the venerable Erica Kane) on All My Children. Yet, Deborah has certainly been blessed in the creative department and, in recent years, she’s now become a best-selling, award-winning author. We are thrilled to have Deborah join us to share all about her latest creative endeavor. It’s called Reef Roadand has both critics and the public raving. If you love a great tale told by a master storyteller, you won’t want to miss hearing what this author will share!

Wouldn’t you love to know a method for creating delicious meals that are not only healthy and satisfying but super easy to prepare? If that sounds good to you, you’ll want to make sure to listen to this show! Join guest Cathy Yoder, aka the “Air Fryer Queen,” who is known for both her invaluable air fryer tips as well as her delicious recipes. She, in fact, is a bona fide YouTube star with close to 650,000 subscribers and her website is EmpoweredCooks.com. Cathy is joining us to share her tips and recipes so that you, too, can make nutritious meals that are quick and easy to prepare. Plus, her advice and recipes work great for seniors and empty nesters who are cooking for only one or two people. If you care about your health and looking and feeling your best now and in the future, you won’t want to miss this one!

Wouldn’t you love to conquer your weight issues and restore your youthful vigor? How about learning the mind/body techniques to help you achieve optimal health while you build your self-esteem and reignite your zest for life? Join guestSandy Robertson, RN with a master’s degree in nursing and a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse, as she shares tools and strategies from her book, Why Am I Eating This? For the past 25 years, Sandy has been both a corporate and healthcare systems manager as well as a leader/educator of wellness and obesity programs. Sandy is a big believer in combining the traditional science of medicine with mind-body approaches to well-being. Her book is filled with proven techniques to help you achieve and maintain the body you want while building your sense of self-worth and self-love. If you care about looking and feeling your best now and in the future, you won’t want to miss this one!

As aging boomers, we know that it’s high time we focus on making improvements to our health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to remain strong and fit for as long as possible, and Dr. Anthony Balduzzi is an expert in helping us do just that. Dr. Balduzzi is a renowned medical authority who has dedicated his life to helping men and women over 40 optimize their overall wellbeing. His specialty focuses on holistic health, longevity and building and maintaining both a fit body and a fit mind. Dr. Balduzzi is the host of two podcasts: the Fit Father Project and the Fit Mother Project, boasts a social media following of close to 750 thousand followers and can claim over 1000 success stories around the world. And that makes him just the expert to help us create our own health practices that will enhance our lives now and in the future. If you care about aging well and spending many more happy years with your children and grandchildren, you won’t want to miss this one!

Everyone loves a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense. And few writers can claim to keep millions of readers (actually, over 120 million of us) eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, Patricia Cornwell. Patricia has just added another book to her already impressive list. It’s called Unnatural Death and she’s joining us to share all about it. 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!

As we boomers know, one of the best ways to ensure a long, healthy life is to keep our brains active by learning new and interesting information. And that’s where today’s guest today can really inspire us! Dr. Sabine Stanleyis a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Planetary Physics at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Stanley focuses on observing magnetic fields and other geophysical elements as a way of studying the interiors of planets, moons, asteroids, and exoplanets. She’s a participating scientist on the NASA Mars InSight mission and her work has been cited in numerous renowned publications including National Geographic Magazine, Bloomberg View, and the Washington Post. Dr. Stanley has written a newly released book entitled, What’s Hidden Inside Planets?This comprehensive resource is filled with fascinating facts about the mysteries of the earth we inhabit as well as those to be found in our planetary neighbors. If you have a curious mind, you’ll want to be sure to hear all about this expert’s guide to

One of the best ways we seniors can keep growing and thriving is by way travel and exploring the cultures and people in different parts of the globe. And our guests are here to share their experiences doing just that. Kelsey Perri, the Director of Public Relations for Road Scholar (the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults), is making her second appearance on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio. This time she’s bringing two guests, Nancy & Karl Koenig. Nancy and Karl are both frequent travelers with Road Scholar and have been on 17 programs with the organization. Nancy is a former Air Force nurse, and Karl is a retired Naval captain.They’re all joining us to share about a very special trip to Normandy, France that was specifically designed for military veterans and their travel companions. Since we’ve just celebrated Veteran’s Day, we need remember to honor our brave veterans every day for their courage and sacrifice in keeping us safe. So please plan to join us for this very special broa

The feisty side of fifty is just the time to focus on making improvements to our health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to remain strong and healthy for as long as possible. And that’s where Dr. Jeffrey Gross can really help. Dr. Jeffrey Gross is a trained neurological surgeon who specialized in athletic injuries and spine procedures. Top Doctor recognized Dr. Gross as a leading Neurological Surgeon, and he has received HealthTap’s 2022 Top Doctor Award as a top Neurological Surgeon in the U.S. Yet, in addition to this aspect of his distinguished career, Dr. Gross is a pioneer in the field of regenerative medicine and has transformed thousands of lives by transitioning from traditional surgical methods to the innovative use of stem cells. To these ends, Dr. Gross founded ReCELLebrate, and now his practice focuses on anti-aging and regenerative medicine. We are fortunate to have Dr. Gross join us to share all about his amazing work that promises so much to enhance the lives of us boomers. If you care about

Despite the gift of living a long life, the years we’ve enjoyed mean that we boomers have witnessed a number of horrendous events. Yet perhaps the worst of all, took place before our birth and these, of course, center on the tragic events of World War II. Our guest, Sharon Cameron, is a multi-award winning, internationally acclaimed best-selling author. Her historical fiction books are equal parts thriller and history and her latest book, Artifice, is no exception. This page-turning novel is based on the life of Han Van Meegeren, a master art forger who lived in Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation. The book is called, Artifice and believe me, this one is filled with twists and turns and is a true thriller you won’t be able to put down. You’ll want to be sure to hear all the details from the author herself so plan to tune in for this one!

Our guest, Mimi Prunella Hernandez, has blended science and indigenous wisdom into one heckuva fascinating book, Herbal:100 Herbs From the World’s Healing Traditions. Mimi holds an MS degree in herbal medicine and has enjoyed a highly successful career as a clinical herbalist and ethnobotanist. She joins us today to share all about her just published book, the many healing properties to be found in Mother Nature and the wisdom of our ancient cultures. Please plan to join us for an expert’s guide to the healing properties that can be found in the wondrous bounty of Mother Nature!

Wouldn’t it be great to restore your youthful vigor and revitalize your zest for life? How about learning to cook easy, delicious recipes that will help to prevent or reverse the most dreaded diseases of aging? Want to learn the real key for maintaining your health and wellbeing? Join Dr. Michael Crupain, world-renowned expert on nutrition and health, as he shares recipes from his brand-new book, The Power Five. This beautifully illustrated work is packed with a full range of tasty recipes that will ensure we live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives. If you care about living your best life at any age, you won’t want to miss this one!

Our guest, Charlotte Schiff-Booker, has led one heckuva remarkable life. She came of age during the time that strict gender roles ruled the culture. Yet, despite being a married mother of three in 1963, Charlotte had the chutzpah to toss her apron aside and venture out into the business world. And, due to her tenacity, drive, as well as a bit of luck, Charlotte rose to the top of the entertainment industry—shattering numerous glass ceilings along the way. Charlotte joins us to share all about her incredible life, the challenges she overcame and the stars she met along the way. Her entertaining and inspiring memoir is called, Get Outta My Way, and you will both moved and motivated by her incredibly story. If you enjoy a riveting story about a woman overcoming great odds, you’ll want to make sure you catch this show!

Aging can bring about its share of challenges. Sometimes these issues are medically related but, frequently, the problems we face are more apt to deal with the emotions and negative thoughts we hold about growing older. Our guest, Sheree Clark, is a Midlife Courage Coach who calls her practice Fork in the Road. Sheree says she became a courage coach because she believes "it takes guts to live the second half of your life for you, when you’ve lived the first half for everyone else." Sheree has written and presented on topics ranging from managing regrets and finding your passion to overcoming career burnout. A sought-after speaker, Sheree is also well-known for her fun talks and presentations as well as the unique exercises she’s developed to help clients in achieving their goals. If you are encountering your share of issues that are limiting your enjoyment of life after 50, you’ll want to make sure you hear what Sharee has to share!

Are you fascinated with juicy stories about Hollywood, the stars and what goes on behind the scenes? If so, this show is for you! Our guest, Shelley Herman, is an Emmy-nominated showbiz veteran, a longtime host, writer, producer, and on-screen personality with decades of success on both sides of the camera.  Now, she’s giving us an insider’s glimpse at the beginning of her career – when she joined the famous NBC Studio Page program.   Her memoir is entitled, My Peacock Tale: Secrets Of An NBC Page, and is the story of Shelley, her fellow pages and the delightful array of celebrities, has-beens, and Hollywood legends whom she encountered in the halls of the NBC Burbank studios back in the mid-late 1970s. If you, like me, are drawn to stories of Hollywood stars and their behind-the-scenes escapades, you’ll want to make sure you catch this show!

One of the best ways we seniors can keep growing and thriving at this time in our lives is through travel and exploring the wonders our planet. That’s why I’m especially excited to introduce our guests, Kelsey Perri and Carol Steinhaus. They are joining us to share all about an organization that’s both beloved and well-known to us boomers. And that is Road Scholar. Kelsey is the Director of Public Relations for Road Scholar and Carol, a college professor and frequent traveler, are kind enough to share their time and experiences so that we can start making our own travel plans through this wonderful resource. So, take a few minutes, listen to what Kelsey and Carol have to say, and start packing your bags. It’s high time we hit the road and explore the many special sights of our world--all the while learning and growing through the experts at Road Scholar.

Despite the many upsides of age, a long life means that we have witnessed a number of horrendous events. However, one of the most horrendous events in all of mankind’s history was experienced by our parents’ generation. And that, of course was the Holocaust and the tragic events of World War II. Our guest, Elena K. Arnold, has written a riveting account of a young girl and her family who experienced the horrors of that terrible war in the town of Czernowitz, Romania. Although the book is technically historical fiction, Elena drew heavily upon the experiences of her own grandmother, Frieda Teitler.   The book is entitled: The Blood Years and is the story of love, family, and survival… even under the darkest of experiences. Elena’s book is an important work with an incredibly profound message that you’ll want to share and discuss with your older grandchildren. Please plan to tune in for this incredibly moving conversation.