Feisty Side Of Fifty

Following up on the phenomenal success of Steve Harvey’s “Little Big Shots,” in which kids brought their incredible talents to a primetime audience, “Little Big Shots: Forever Young” features amazing seniors ranging in age from 60 to 103, showcasing their hidden talents, vibrant personalities and incredible wisdom. At 78-years young, Howard is the World’s Fastest Omelet Maker and a retired spokesperson for the American Egg Board. Howard’s high-energy enthusiasm for cooking, and specifically cooking with eggs, is immediately recognizable and instantly contagious. On “Little Big Shots: Forever Young,” Howard shares his go-to omelet recipe and demonstrates how to quickly make his famous omelets in a head-to-head race with Steve Harvey himself.  Before you tune in tonight to  “Little Big Shots: Forever Young” on NBC at 8:00 p.m. Eastern (7:00 p.m. Central) be sure to tune in and get the inside story. If you love a great example of celebrating life at any age, you won’t want to miss this show!

Wouldn’t you love to have all the energy you need to enjoy a feisty and fulfilling life? What about knowing what to eat and how to move to achieve and maintain your perfect weight? Wouldn’t it be great learn how to manage stress, overcome fatigue and keep cool and energetic despite the heat of summer? 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 the latest scientific research as well as innovative techniques that will provide you with sustained energy, vitality and outstanding health. If you want to age well, reclaim your youthful spirit and feel great, you won’t want to miss this show!

Who doesn’t love getting lost in the pages of a great read… especially when the novel covers the all-too-human themes of love, guilt, anger and grief? Author Diana Black incorporates her own life experiences—from owning a hot air balloon to grant writing for one of the nation’s oldest nonprofit hospices—to bring readers her dynamic debut novel, Windows to the Soul. She joins us to share more about this haunting story, the way it came to her and what she hopes her readers will take away from the book. If you are a fan of well-written fiction that gives you pause to consider the full-range of human emotions, you won’t want to miss 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 “step consciously into your future,” you will want to be certain to catch this one!

With the political climate continuing to stress and even offend 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 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!

We all know the importance of eating our vegetables, fruits and grains. What most of us DON’T know is that there are dangerous compounds lurking inside of seemingly healthy foods that can wreak havoc with our digestive systems and, ultimately, our health. Join the highly regarded physician and author, Dr. Steven Gundry, as he shares how you can make better food choices that will lead to giant health benefits from his groundbreaking book, The Plant Paradox. 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. So, if you care about aging well and spending many more years with your grandchildren, you won’t want to miss this one!

Marilu Henner: you know this beloved star from her many roles on TV and in the movies as well as from her numerous books on health and wellbeing. But Marilu has been a new mission as of late and that is to help spread the word about Bladder Cancer. She’s joining us today to share more about bladder cancer, the reason it has touched her life and her vitally important message about what you can do if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with this all-too-common disease. So tune in and listen to one of today’s favorite celebrities share more about her most important role: wife, caregiver and spokesperson/advocate for patients and families dealing with bladder cancer.

Lesslee Belmore, founder/host of coachlesslee.com, is joining us to share her insights into ways we can make the most of this special time of life. As we age, how we choose to move our bodies and what we choose to put on our plates have an even great impact on our health and wellbeing. Lesslee’s motto is one we can all learn from: “It’s never too late to get fit and healthy. Learn to eat for life, not just go on another diet.” So be sure to tune in for this important discussion and learn her specific, science-backed tips for keeping your body nourished, fit and filled with life-affirming energy! Get Lesslee's free gift here!       

Wouldn’t you love to have a roadmap to guide you through the joys and challenges of growing older in the culture of today? Well… look no further! Nan Narboe has collected essays and personal accounts from some of today’s most celebrated authors and thought-leaders as they contemplate their own aging process. Aging: An Apprenticeship features such luminaries as Gloria Steinem, Judy Blume and Andrew McCarthy. Nan has artfully woven these personal reflections together into a book that is certain to reveal many of the issues, emotions, regrets and hopes that impact your own life. Be sure to tune in as she shares more about this multi-layered and complex topic. In fact, if you are over 50 and thinking of the journey ahead, you really won’t want to miss this show!  

Elizabeth Havey, blogger, author and mother is a boomer you will want to know. She is the creator/host of the popular blog, Boomer Highway.org. This information packed website is filled with insights and tips on living fully and healthfully after fifty. If you aren’t already familiar with the site, be sure to check it out. Elizabeth is also the author of a remarkable, beautifully crafted book on motherhood… in all of its diverse and multi-layered forms. A MOTHER’S TIME CAPSULE is a book that will touch your heart, make you think and cause you to reflect. She joins us to share her thoughts on what it means to be a mother: the challenges, joys, fears, heartache and, most of all, the unbroken bonds of love. You won’t want to miss the insights this lady has to share! 

Many of us on the Feisty Side of Fifty are blessed to be grandmas and we know the special joy of spending time with our grandchildren. If you’re lucky enough to be a granny yourself, you’re going to want to hear all about one of the most charming, fun and thoroughly delightful books to hit the shelves in a long, long time. And this one is for the little guys in your life. Victoria Kann, author of the much beloved Pinkalicious series is joining us to share all about her latest book, Peterrific. It’s filled with big sister/little brother charm that will warm the hearts of even the most discriminating of grandchildren… and you, too. This will be a real romp and one show you won’t want to miss!

If you are a fan of a great read with more than its share of twists and turns, you’re going to love this book. Better yet, you can share this one with your grandchildren! Gail Carson Levine, creator of the much-loved book, Ella Enchanted, and New York Times bestselling author, has just come out with her latest YA novel, The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre. And this one is sure to please even the most discriminating of fantasy fans! So, if you’re a lover of sweeping stories that ignite the imagination, you’ll want to be sure to tune in and hear more about this magical tale! 

Join highly respected clinical psychologist, frequent guest presenter and author, Dr. Janis Clark Johnston, as she shares her thoughts on successfully navigating the choppy waters of midlife. Her book, Midlife Maze, has a wealth of information, resources and tools that will help you do just that. If you hope to enhance your own sense of self-compassion and self-development at this critical stage of life, you won’t want to miss it this show! 

Few writers can claim to keep millions of readers up at night eagerly foregoing sleep to keep 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 Fix readers reconnect with one of David’s most popular heroes, Amos Decker, as he goes about solving a baffling murder that has ties to an international terrorist group. 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!

Steven Campbell, also known as the “Brain Whisperer,” is joining us to share all about his groundbreaking book, Making Your Mind Magnificent. Steven will be sharing his thoughts on the new brain science: how and why self-talk is vitally important, how to end negative thinking, ways to experience greater self-confidence and practical techniques to gain a greater sense of clarity and focus. If you want to optimize your brain to increase your happiness and wellbeing and get the most out life, you will want to be sure and catch this show!

Many of us on the Feisty Side of Fifty are blessed to be grandmas and we know the special joy of spending time with our grandchildren. If you’re lucky enough to be a granny yourself, you’re going to want to hear all about one of the most charming, fun and thoroughly delightful books to hit the shelves in a long, long time. Be sure to tune in and listen to the author, Loryn Brantz, share all about her latest book, Feminist Baby. This will be a real romp and one show you won’t want to miss!

Want to take a fascinating look at science gone wrong? If so, you won’t want to miss this show! Dr. Paul Offit, infectious disease specialist and author of six books on medical issues, is joining us to share all about some of science’s more frightening “advances.” From vaccinations to cancer-screening programs to GMOs, his book, Pandora’s Lab covers it all. Be sure to tune in and so that you are in the know when it comes to your health and wellbeing. This show is guaranteed to open your eyes!

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 Burial Hour readers reconnect with one of Jeffery’s most popular heroes, Lincoln Rhyme, as he and Amelia Sachs investigate a killing that involves a complex case of international intrigue and suspense. 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!

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, All By Myself, Alone 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! 

Gloria Loring, actress, singer/songwriter, speaker and author has a deep connection with Albert Einstein’s belief that “Coincidence is God’s Way of Remaining Anonymous”… so much so that the phrase became the title of her inspiring and life-affirming book. This thought-provoking and deeply personal work has garnered enthusiastic reviews from both the general public and the celebrity world alike. Gloria joins us to share how universal energy affects our lives in profound ways and how our own thoughts and feelings impact the vibrational force within each of us. So be sure to tune in and learn how you can recognize and know the power of coincidence and universal energy in your own life.