Feisty Side Of Fifty

Few writers can raise the heartbeat of readers and listeners like Brad Thor. His hero, counterterrorism operative, Scot Harvath, is on another nail biting adventure in Brad’s latest book, Foreign Agent. Join Brad as he shares all about Foreign Agent and some of his personal insights into the joys of audio books. If you love a great tale told by a master storyteller, you won’t want to miss hearing what this well-known author has to share!

Race is one of the most divisive issues in this country. And it’s the most hidden and least discussed … that is, among whites. Debby Irving is joining us to share her brave, unflinching journey from white oblivion to white awareness openly chronicled in her book, Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race. It has just been released in audio format so you will want to check it out. This is not only a riveting tale of the building awareness that led to Debby’s personal wake up call; the book provides a fascinating look at racial denial and our society’s secret acceptance of white privilege. If you care about equality and social justice, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking discussion. Ms. Irving’s book provides the mirror to open and honest reflection and it’s up to each of us to bring racial consciousness into our minds and our hearts.

Christopher McDougall, former foreign correspondent for the Associated Press and bestselling author of Born to Run is joining us to share all about his most recent blockbuster, Natural Born Heroes. Tune in and find out how you can learn movement from Bruce Lee’s left toe and gather strength and coordination from your own ancient body wisdom. You will also discover the best foods to keep your internal workings in tiptop shape… even as you age. You won’t want to miss this timely and thought-provoking discussion!

With the political climate heating up and the Presidential race in high gear, you will want to be sure 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 campaign, 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. You won’t want to miss this timely and thought-provoking discussion!

Join Theresa DiMasi, Weight Watchers Magazine Editor-in-Chief as she shares recipes and ideas from WW’s latest book, Family Meals:250 Recipes for Bringing Family Friends and Food Together. The fresh recipes and effortless menu plans in this book ensure that you can prepare and serve nutritious, delicious, and enticing food to your families and friends… and still watch your waistline! If you care about the nutritional needs of your loved ones and your own health and wellbeing, you won’t want to miss this show!

If you are drawn to words like “wizard,” “magic,” “romance” and “revenge,” you’re going to love this book! Cinda Williams Chima, creator of the much-loved Seven Realms series, has just come out with the new and riveting book, Flamecaster.  Her latest novel is sure to please even the most discriminating of fantasy fans and she'll be joining us to tell us all about it. So, if you’re a lover of sweeping stories that explore good vs. evil, romance and suspense, be sure to tune in and hear more about this spellbinding tale! 

Are you excited about the prospect of eating dirt? Well… according to Dr. Josh Axe, a little down and dirty in our diets is just what our bodies call for. Join the nutrition and food expert as he shares the latest scientific research as well as his innovative views on why our guts need a little dirt to make our digestive system healthy and happy. If you want to age well, reclaim your vitality and feel great, you won’t want to miss this show!

Most of us are both time-starved and undernourished. Fast foods and overly processed ingredients have made us overweight, unhealthy and unhappy. But here’s where Brooke Griffin, founder of Skinnymom.com can make a real difference in your life! She’s joining us to share about her new book, Skinny Suppers: 125 Lightened up Healthier Meals for Your Family. If you care about the health of your family, your grandchildren and yourself, you won’t want to miss this show!

Join medical rock star, best selling author and food expert Dr. Mark Hyman, as he shares the latest scientific research on why eating fat can make us healthy, happy and thin! Dr. Hyman’s book, Eat Fat, Get Thin, 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!

It comes as no surprise that aging brings us ever more frequent thoughts of our own mortality and that of our loved ones. Yet, more and more, people are opening up about encounters they’ve had with those whom they hold dear but who have passed. Stephanie Kirz, travel journalist and award-winning public relations specialist, writes a beautiful, touching and honest account of her losing her husband of over 30 years and her surprising encounters with messages from the beyond. The book is called Signs of Life, Love and Other Miracles, and Stephanie is joining us to share all about it. If you’ve ever wondered about the after life, you won’t want to miss this one!

Few of us truly understand that what we choose to put on our plates is more powerful than we know. Not only do our food selections affect our individual health, they impact the very fate of our planet. Cat Smiley, author of The Planet Friendly Diet, is joining us to share her tips for sustainable weight loss, optimal health and making choices that serve not only ourselves but Mother Earth as well.

If you’re a grandma, no doubt you know the heartwarming and hilarious Big Nate book series. The New York Times bestselling author, Lincoln Peirce, who created that entertaining rascal, Nate, is joining us today to share all about our hero’s latest adventures in: Big Nate Blasts Off! 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!

Wouldn’t you love to peer into the minds of some of history’s greatest personalities? How great it would be to understand both the motivations and the foibles of figures like Albert Einstein, Marilyn Monroe and Abraham Lincoln. Celebrated journalist, Claudia Kalb, has written the definitive book that exposes the strengths and strangeness of people who have left their indelible mark upon the culture. If you’re interested in the quirks of human nature, you want to miss this compelling conversation.

Unfortunately, many midlife women can and do suffer from bouts of anxiety and depression. Often brought on by shifting hormones, these and other difficult emotions can wreak havoc on the multiple transitions we experience at this time of life.  That’s where midlife coach, Maria Allyn, comes in. Maria focuses on helping women 45 – 65 to get clear on what they want, eliminate barriers that are stopping them and provide them with the tools to create the life of their dreams. If you want strategies and resources to make the most of this time in your own life, you won’t want to miss this show!

With terrorism on the rise and the political climate heating up, you will want to be sure 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 and other vitally important topics that impact us all. The Senator has written a fascinating account of his amazing family as well as other important historical events called The Black Book. There, he shares stories, anecdotes and lessons from the past so that we can remember the values that made our country great.

Nearly 35% of Americans have been diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome. This means that your body is predisposed to store fat, therefore making it even more difficult to lose—or even maintain—your weight. If you’d like to lose those extra pounds once and for all, be sure to join us as analytics expert, Mike Berland, shares the real keys to permanent weight loss and how you can turn your own body into a “Fat-Burning Machine!”

Wouldn’t it be great to restore your youthful vigor and revitalize your outlook on life? How about getting practical, low cost and simple tips 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 the latest scientific research on lifestyle changes that can help us to live longer, happier and more fulfilling lives. If you care about your health, you won’t want to miss this one!

Would you like to lose those extra pounds once and for all? Would you like to conquer your food cravings, retrain your fat cells and never need to count calories again? Although it does sound too good to be true, this truly is possible. Better yet, the principles are easy, backed by science and anyone can follow them. Join Dr. David Ludwig, world-renowned endocrinologist, Professor of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health and named the “Obesity Warrior” by Time Magazine as he gives us the real facts behind weight loss. If you care about your health, you won’t want to miss this one!

What could be better than sharing time with dear friends and celebrating with food, fun and cocktails? Mary Giuliani, caterer to the stars and party and lifestyle expert, joins us to give her tips for making your parties extra special. And—don’t worry—her recipes are easy enough for beginning cooks but served up with a big dose of creativity, color and whimsy. Your guests will depart filled with great food and lasting memories. And you, as hostess, will have the best time of all!

Many of us boomers are now lucky enough to be grandparents. And, better yet, we’re already anticipating the joy of sharing the holidays with those bright and shiny faces. But we also know family gatherings aren’t always so easy… especially if travel is involved. Join TV personality, family travel expert and author of Good Enough Mother, Rene Syler as she shares tips and strategies to make your holidays truly festive and fun.