Feisty Side Of Fifty

Who among us wouldn’t want to live a long, healthy, and meaningful life that’s filled with joy and fulfillment? And our guest, Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo, is an expert on helping us do just that. Jennifer joins us for a second time to share how we can engage our minds to look forward to each day with positivity and anticipation. Her book is entitled: Claim Your Swagger, and the subtitle reads: Stop Surviving and Start Thriving. And, believe me, this book is a step-by-step guide to creating a life that’s truly filled with meaning and joy. Jennifer is a Transformational Expert who has coached over 50,000 high-performing individuals at various multinational Fortune 500 companies to transform their lives through science-backed, behavior-based exercises.  So, if you care about your own wellbeing, the impact you have on others and using your gifts and energy to make the world a better place, you’ll want to make sure you hear what Jennifer has to share!

As a senior citizen NOW is just the time to focus on your health and wellbeing. In fact, if you want to remain vital and mentally healthy for as long as possible, it’s critical that you prioritize your overall health. That’s where Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., author ofStill Distracted After All These Years: A Practical Guide for Those With and Without a Diagnosis can really help. Join this regarded expert as she shares the latest information on ADHD in older adults. If you care about your health, happiness and quality of life as you age, you’ll want to be sure to hear what this esteemed Ph.D. psychologist and clinical director has to share.

The feisty side of fifty is just the time to focus on making improvements to your health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to remain strong and mentally healthy for as long as possible. That’s where Dr. Mitch and Dr. Emily Clionsky, authors ofDementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain can really help. Join these two highly regarded physicians as they share the latest information on dementia research and prevention. 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!

If you’re a grandparent, you already know there’s no greater joy than sharing a colorful, information-packed book with your grandchildren. Our guest, Stephanie Warren Drimmer, is a frequent contributor to National Geographic Kids magazine and a prolific author of books about science and nature for kids. Some favorite titles of her books for National Geographic Kids include Beneath the Waves, about the fantastic diversity of ocean life; Surprising Stories of Everyday Stuff, about the weird histories of objects from ketchup to frisbees; and The Book of Heroines.   And we’re happy that Stephanie is joining to share all about her brand new book for National Geographic Kids. It’s called Jurassic Smarts and this book is filled with fun and fascinating facts about those amazing creatures who ruled the earth long ago. In fact, this latest book is guaranteed to delight anyone who was ever a dinosaur fan. (And I know a lot of us boomers were dino-philes for sure!) Plus, there’s all sorts of new facts and findings you

Our guest, Karina Yan Glaser, is the New York Times best-selling author of both The Vanderbeekers series and A Duet for Home. She was a former teacher as well as an employee of New York City's largest provider of transitional housing for the homeless and now Karina is also a contributing editor at Book Riot. We are awfully lucky to have Karina join us to share all about her just released book, THE VANDERBEEKERS EVER AFTER. This heart-warming page-turner marks the conclusion of the middle-grade series by featuring one of the greatest challenges this beloved family has faced to date. It’s a great read that you’ll want to share with your grandchildren... So be sure to tune in for this one and hear what Karina has to share about her much-loved series and the heart-warming conclusion!

If you’re a grandparent, you already know there’s no greater joy than sharing a colorful, information-packed book with your grandchildren. And that brings us to our guest, Kathryn Williams. Kathryn has been editing, as well as writing and illustrating, children's books at National Geographic Kids for 8 years. She loves getting to learn about all the weird and wonderful animals who inhabit our planet, so I’m guessing she was awfully excited about editing the book we’ll be discussing today. It’s called Weird But True: World 2024 and this book is filled with fun and fascinating facts that will amaze and delight both you and your grandchildren. So gather the grandkiddies and be sure to tune in for this one… it promises to be both entertaining and informative!

Who among us wouldn’t want to live a long, healthy, and meaningful life that’s filled with joy and fulfillment?  Our guest, Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo, is an expert on helping us do just that!  Jennifer joins us to share how we engage our minds to look forward each day with positivity and anticipation. Her book is entitled: Claim Your Swagger, and the subtitle reads: Stop Surviving and Start Thriving. And, believe me, this book is a step-by-step guide to creating a life that’s truly filled with meaning and joy. Jennifer is a Transformational Expert who has coached over 50,000 high-performing individuals at various multinational Fortune 500 companies to transform their lives through science-backed, behavior-based exercises.  So, if you care about your own wellbeing, the impact you have on others and using your gifts and energy to make the world a better place, you’ll want to make sure you hear what Jennifer has to share!

If you’re a grandparent, no doubt you know there’s no greater joy than sharing a lively, colorful, and information-packed book with your grandchildren. And that brings us to our guest, Christina Sauer. Christina is an associate editor for National Geographic Kids Books. She’s edited numerous titles including the Go Wild! series and National Geographic Readers. As an avid supporter of STEAM education, Christina has had the privilege of creating children’s media for Disney Junior and NASA. Christina joins us to share all about the latest book she’s edited called Can't Get Enough Horse Stuff. And, since it’s published by National Geographic Kids, you know the book is going to be filled with fun and fascinating facts your grandchildren will love. So, gather your grandchildren and be sure to tune in for this one… it promises to be both entertaining and informative!

The feisty side of fifty is just the time to focus on making improvements to your health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to remain strong and fit for as long as possible and that’s where Dr. Hedva Barenholtz Levy can really help. Join this highly regarded pharmacist as she shares the latest information on medical prescriptions, over the counter drugs, supplements and their possible issues and interactions. An estimated 19-million adults who are 65 and older are taking 5 or more medications daily. So, 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!

Are you a boomer who is concerned about maintaining your youth and vitality for years to come? If so… you will want to be sure to take a listen to what Dr. Stephanie Faubion has to say. Dr. Faubion is the Director of Mayo Clinic’s Center for Women’s Health and is chair of the Department of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. She has practiced at the Mayo Clinic’s Women’s Health Clinic at for over 18 years and also serves as the medical director for The North American Menopause Society. So, we are extremely fortunate to have such an expert share all about her just released book entitled, The New Rules of Menopause: A Mayo Clinic Guide to Perimenopause and Beyond. The book is filled with tips, strategies and more for successfully navigating later life while optimizing both your physical and mental health. If you want to make the most of your own golden years, you’ll want to make sure you catch this show!

Are you a boomer who hopes to celebrate your true and authentic self and find the magic in life no matter how many years roll by? If so… you’ll want to be sure to take a listen to what our guest, Maia Toll, has to say. Maia is the best-selling author of The Wild Wisdom series, including The Illustrated Herbiary, and The Night School. Her insights into magic took off in Ireland where she spent time with a traditional healer, studying the growing cycles of plants, the alchemy of medicine making, and the psycho-spiritual aspects of healing. In her just released book, Letting Magic In, she shares her remarkable journey and Maia joins us to tell all about it.  If you care about making the most of the magic in your own golden years, you’ll want to make sure you catch this show!

Who among us wouldn’t want to create a healthy, fulfilling reality for ourselves that’s filled with meaning and joy? Our guest, Kris Ashley, is an expert on helping us do just that. She is a coach, author, yoga teacher, and motivational speaker who has spent the past two decades immersing herself in the research, spiritual teachings, and practices she shares. Kris joins us to share all about her soon-to-be released book entitled: Change Your Mind to Change Your Reality. I’ve had the great pleasure of reading Kris’ book and it’s helped me in so many ways. Moreover, the book really speaks to many issues we older folks face and I’m sure you’ll get as much out of her thoughts as I did. Plus, Kris is generously offering a special treat for you listeners. If you preorder the book through this special landing pageon her website she will give you free access to her course that accompanies the book. The usual charge for the course is $897 so this is an amazing deal. However, the offer only lasts until the book launc

We Baby Boomers have always been a revolutionary generation and I like to say that we’re now revolutionizing the spirit and style of aging. Yet we can’t deny that we do face a number of challenges when it comes to life in our golden years. Nevertheless, these problems can be greatly diminished if we maintain our zest for life, curiosity and, most of all, our sense of humor. And that’s where our guest is a true expert! Veteran weatherman for the NBC TV channel in Los Angeles, Fritz Coleman, has returned to his roots as a standup comedian and has recently recorded an irreverent and highly hilarious look at growing older. In fact, I’m 100% certain that Fritz’s reflections on aging will have you laughing out loud. His show is called Unassisted Living and is now playing on Tubi. Moreover, I’m thrilled to have him join us on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio to share all about it. So, if you enjoy reflecting on your golden years with a big dose of humor and a sassy sense of fun, you’ll want to make sure you catch this

Every boomer out there remembers the famous British invasion of the 1960s and how those four mop tops stole the hearts of American teens everywhere. But then, in 1969, those hearts were crushed by the news that the “cute Beatle,” Paul, had been killed in an automobile accident back in 1966. Moreover, it was rumored that, to avoid worldwide shock and grief, the real Paul had been replaced by look-alike Billy Shears. How well we recall that devastating news. That is, until we found out later that the tale of Paul’s demise was all a hoax. Join author and Beatle aficionado, Robert Wilson, as he shares all about his amazing tell-all, book exposing the real behind-the-scenes story of one of the most intriguing mysteries surrounding the Fab Four. It’s called From Strawberry Fields to Abbey Road: The Billy Shears Storyand you’re going to want to check this one out for sure!

Carlton Ward Jr. is a conservation photographer and National Geographic Explorer whose passion for nature was inspired by the Florida landscape. His mission is to protect Florida’s endangered wilderness and engage others through his passion and expertise on the topic as well as his photography. Carlton founded Florida Wild, which is a media and production company aimed at protecting wild Florida by way of communicating and illustrating its natural wonders for all to enjoy. Carlton is also the creator of one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever seen. It’s published by National Geographic and is called: Path of the Panther: New Hope for Wild Florida and he joins us to share all about it. So please take 10 minutes and listen to what Carlton has to say. There’s nothing more important than saving the health of our planet and each of the species who shares our world with us.

If you’re a grandparent, no doubt you know there’s no greater joy than sharing a colorful, information-packed book with your grandchildren. And that brings us to our guest, Kathryn Williams. Kathryn has been editing, as well as writing and illustrating, children's books at National Geographic Kids for 8 years. She loves getting to learn about weird and wonderful animals and confesses to a special fondness for creepy crawly critters. So I’m guessing that she was pretty excited about the opportunity to edit the book we’ll be discussing today. It’s called Weird But True: Sharks and this book is filled with fun and fabulous facts that both you and your grandchildren will love. So gather the grandkiddies and be sure to tune in for this one… it promises to be both entertaining and informative!

Who among us wouldn’t want to live a long, healthy, and relatively stress-free life? Our guest, Angela D. Coleman, is joining us to share all about her just released book entitled: The Art of Chilling Out for Women. The subtitle of her book reads: Transform Burned Out to Chilled Out and the book is a step-by-step guide to doing just that. Angela is a holistic health expert with training in clinical psychology, trauma, and natural well-being. She’s also the founder of Sisterhood Agenda and the author of more than twenty books focusing on mental, emotional, and physical health. So, if you care about your own wellbeing, the impact you have on others and making the world a better place, you’ll want to make sure you hear what Angela has to share!

Despite the many upsides of age, a long life means that we have witnessed a number of horrendous events. And one of the most horrendous of all is still going on and affecting countless young women today… and that is human trafficking. Our guest, Ruchira Gupta, is a writer, feminist campaigner, professor at New York University and founder of the anti-sex-trafficking organization, Apne Aap Women Worldwide. She won the Clinton Global Citizen award in 2009, the Sera Bangali Award in 2012 and an Emmy for outstanding investigative journalism in 1996. She has also edited As If Women Matter, an anthology of Gloria Steinem’s essays, and written manuals on human trafficking for the United Nations. But perhaps her crowning achievement is that Ruchari has helped more than twenty thousand girls and women in India exit prostitution systems. Ruchira joins us to share all about her debut novel, I Kick and I Fly and I know you’re going to be both deeply moved and fascinated by what she has to say. Please plan to tune in fo

Are you a boomer who is either considering or already in retirement and concerned about your finances? Do you ever ponder the relationship between money and your general wellbeing? If relate to either of the questions above, you’ll want to be sure to take a listen to what our guest, Tom Shepard, has to say. Tom is a Certified Financial Planner who specializes in helping his clients understand their personal financial nature and how this impacts their decisions when it comes to money, investment strategies and their overall quality of life. He has just published a fascinating book entitled, “Money Isn’t Everything, Everything is Money” and believe me, this one is a highly readable and different approach to managing your finances as well as other aspects of your life. If you are concerned about making the most of your Golden Years, you’ll want to make sure you catch this show!

Have you decided to start eating healthier as you age? Do you want to incorporate more nutritious foods into your diet without spending hours in the kitchen and tons of money at the grocery store? Have you considered adding more plant-based options to your menu but aren’t yet sure how to do it? If so, you won’t want to miss this show! Our guest,Marisa Moore, is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a background in chronic disease prevention and culinary nutrition. She’s now added to her already impressive resume by launching a popular food blog that boasts over 52,000 followers on Instagram. And, as a trusted expert sharing science-based nutrition advice, Marissa has become the go-to source with features in People magazine, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, NBC Nightly News and many other major news outlets. We are thrilled that Marisa is joining us to share all about her soon-to-be released book, The Plant Love Kitchen. So plan to tune in and hear Marisa provide her tips for creating tasty, nutr