Feisty Side Of Fifty

We’ve all been hearing about the troubles of the NSA as of late and it’s been making us deeply concerned. Whether we believe the government is acting way too much like big brother or we worry that the technical contractors they hire have access to far too much information, it’s a problem. To help sort it all out, Senator Adlai Stevenson III, who spearheaded the first Congressional study on terrorism, is joining us to share his thoughts. If you are concerned about where our country is going, you won’t want to miss this one!

Have you ever had the yen to follow your dreams and just go for it? After 50, fortified by life experience and the hormonal changes of menopause, many of us find the wherewithal to do just that. Felice Shapiro is joining us to share ways midlife women can take their expertise, their life skills, and their passions to create their own successful start-up business. Felice is an expert on entrepreneurship, teaches the subject at Tufts University and is the co-founder of Better After 50... so she knows whereof she speaks. If you have a vision and a drive to maximize your prime of life, you won’t want to miss this one!

Do you have a yen to express yourself creatively? If so, you’re not alone and—what’s more—engaging in the arts is one of the best ways to stave off disease and keep healthy and active as we age! Join Linda Noelker, Ph.D., Senior Vice President at Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and President of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Creative Aging as she shares the latest research on the positive impact the arts is having on us boomers. 

Don’t you just love stories about “the little woman behind the great man?” Well if you do, this one is a doozey! The Astronaut Wives Club shares true tales of the women who lived through the up close and personal aspects of space race and did it all following the rules of being the “perfect” wife of the 1950s/’60s. These women were strong. Lily Koppel captures their spirited stories  in great detail in her wonderful book and she’s joining us to tell us all about it. So, if you love to learn about the heroines of history, you won’t want to miss this one! 

Every former Girl Scout worth her badges remembers the oft-repeated refrain: “Make new friends but keep the old… one is silver and the other gold.” No one would argue that old friendships truly are golden. However, just like real silver, new friendships can gleam with a special sparkle. Join Suzanne Braun Levine as she shares her thoughts on the glow of female friendships—both old and new. From coffee dates to Google hangouts, the ways we connect with those special people we call friends are varied but the warmth and closeness remain the mainstay of our lives. You’ll want to be sure and catch this look at the new and diverse ways women meet one another with the former editor of Ms. magazine and the author of You Gotta Have Girlfriends. This one promises to be a lively and life-affirming discussion!

Master storyteller Debbie Macomber is joining us to share from her latest and very personal book, Once Upon a Time: Discovering Our Forever After Story. You know her as the author of numerous bestselling works of fiction. But, in this special book, Debbie writes of her own journey and how each of our lives can become a grand narrative if we learn to view it that way. Be sure to tune in and hear why it is important that we understand our own stories and honor the elements of character, setting, back story and more—the essential components that make each of us unique.

Any jobseeker today knows that social networking sites like LinkedIn are invaluable resources for making critical contacts. Moreover, in addition to LinkedIn’s effectiveness as a networking tool, many recruiters (both company and external) are now forgoing traditional methods of sourcing candidates for openings and turning directly to this major site as their preferred method of identifying potential employees. This means, if you want recruiters and HR reps to find you, you’ll need for your online profile to be as powerful as possible. If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to be sure to know about the super effective ways you can power-up your all-important profile and get noticed. Don’t miss this one!

Are you feeling the urge to express yourself in new and meaningful ways? Do you find yourself drawn to photography, music, painting, or writing? Are you experiencing an inner longing to leave your mark in a creative, tangible manner? If so, you’re not alone! Our guest, Francine Toder, Ph.D., is author of the fascinating book, The Vintage Years. In it, Dr. Toder combines cutting-edge neuroscientific research along with recognized life stages to develop an inspirational and exciting theory as to why our creativity ignites at this time in our lives. So, if you’re in your “vintage years” you’ll be sure to find this discussion one that will both inspire and engage your inner artist. Don’t miss it!  

What are your dreams for your golden years? Have you ever thought of discovering far off places, seeking new ways to experience nature, or deepening your spiritual side by taking a sacred journey? Do you have a personal bucket list? We’ll explore the great wide world with editor Mark Chimsky as he shares fascinating tales from his latest book, 65 Things to Do When You Retire: Travel. Don’t miss this lively look at how you can broaden your own horizons through such travel treats as “glamping,” volunteering, learning vacations abroad, or flying off to far-flung lands. This show is going to be FUN!

What woman over 50 hasn’t hoped to wake up one day and find herself noticeably slimmer and trimmer? Well—believe it or not—your dream can now come true! Join bestselling author Dr. Caroline Apovian as she shares diet tips from her latest book, THE OVERNIGHT DIET, that are proven to give you fast, healthy weight loss and will change your body overnight. So, if you’re a menopausal woman who’s been struggling with her weight, you’ll want to catch this show for sure!

As women over 50, we know that our girlfriends are a meaningful and enriching component to our lives. But did you know that having a circle of women friends is critical to your health as well? Join Suzanne Braun Levine as she shares all about her new book, YOU GOTTA HAVE GIRLFREINDS, which launches on April 16th. Using her well-honed powers of observation, her keen insights, and recent findings from the medical community, Suzanne brings to light the multi-layers of friendship with honesty, warmth, and humor. In fact, you’ll want to be certain you grab a copy of her new book for yourself so that you can recognize and relish the ways your girlfriends have enriched your own life… and your health. So share the good news with your friends. Tune in, spread the word, and celebrate the women of your life with author, activist, and chronicler of our lives past fifty, Suzanne Braun Levine!

Diane Gilman is the undisputed queen of fashion at the Home Shopping Network. Her jeans and leggings have sold to the tune of a whopping seven million making them the networks #1 selling products. But Diane’s personal story is even more triumphant than her commercial success. Learn how she turned her life around, made her wildest dreams come true, and did it all after the age of 60! You’ll want to be sure to join us as Diane shares from her brand new book, Good Jeans: 10 Simple Truths about Feeling Great, Staying Sexy, & Aging Agelessly.

If you’re a jobseeker in midlife, you’re well aware of the special challenges you face. But the good news is that websites are springing up that provide real help to older applicants. We’ll be covering resources, job listings, and new and powerful alliances that will help you be successful. So plan to tune in and find out the latest… and don’t forget to share this one with your friends!

They often say that certain people make for strange bedfellows… but what if your bedmate of choice is of the furry variety? Join writer/journalist Francine Brevetti as she explores the special bond between humans and animals and how, for many of us, there’s nothing more satisfying the curling up with our favorite critter. If you’re an animal lover, you’ll want to be sure to catch this lively discussion and—best of all—there are no fleas allowed!

The role of women has changed greatly over our lifetime. Now, with the new book Lean In by Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg, our place in the world of business is once again up for debate. Join author, activist, and renowned observer of life after 50, Suzanne Braun Levine, as she shares her thoughts on the latest controversy. From her vantage point of being the Founding Editor of Ms. magazine for 17 years, Suzanne weighs in with a special perspective and plenty to say. For any woman who remembers the movement, this show is for YOU!

As a woman over 50, you’re likely finding your life is expanding in new and meaningful directions. And, if you want to meet other like-minded women who are proactively engaging in the second half of life, you’ll want to hear what Betsy Werley has to say. Betsy is the Executive Director of The Transition Network, a national community of active and energetic women over 50 who are joining forces to support one another as we find our way through the major transitions we experience at midlife. So tune in and find out how you, too, can join the movement and truly celebrate the feisty side of fifty!

Every feisty woman out there knows we need to exercise but, after 50, we’re prone to muscle pain and injury. Dr. Karl Knopf, author of the newly released book, Resistance Band Workbook, is joining us to share ways we can increase strength, improve balance, reduce lower back pain, and rehabilitate injuries. So, if you’re looking to achieve vibrant wellbeing in a safe and effective way, you’ll want to be sure to join us for this life-enhancing information.

Are you currently in a job search or do you have a family member or friend who is? If so, chances are you’re dealing with a huge amount of stress. No one said looking for work is easy but there are real ways you can relieve some of the negative feelings, boost your spirits, and keep your momentum going. We’ll discuss 4 keys methods you can use alleviate the stress and move your search forward. So be sure to tune in and share this one with your friends!

Anyone sick and tired of all of the wrangling and roadblocks that mark the Congress of today? Are you worried about the future of our country when our lawmakers seem bent on following their own agendas at all costs? If so, you’re going to want to hear from a longtime statesman who descended from a long line of statesmen. Senator Adlai Stevenson III is returning once again to share his insights into present day politics from the unique vantage point of growing up as a member of one of the most influential families in our nation’s history. He’ll draw upon his thought-provoking and politically insightful work, The Black Book to give his take on how partisanship, corruption, and big money are impacting the leadership of our country. If you are concerned about where our country is going, you won’t want to miss this one!

We already know that boomers have revolutionized society in numerous ways… and now we’re revolutionizing the whole idea of retirement. Being the trailblazers we are, it’s helpful to find a guide that will inform and inspire us to make the most of the rest of our lives. That’s just what 65 Things to Do When You Retire is all about. Mark Chimsky has drawn upon the likes of Jimmy Carter, Gloria Steinem, Jeri Sedlar and others to compile an essential manual on ways you can plan for a meaningful future. So, if you’re a boomer who’s contemplating the rest of your life (and who among us isn’t?), you’ll want to be certain to catch this lively and important discussion!