Feisty Side Of Fifty

Now that you’ve reached your magnificent maturity, are you finding yourself looking to do more with your life? Do you want to give back to society and help others in some way? Are you wondering how you can make a difference? If you connect with any of these sentiments, you’re going to want to hear about what Coming of Age has to offer. Noreen McKeon and Eric Nelson are joining us to share ways that we boomers are continuing to pursue our generation’s goal to change the world for the better through volunteering, life long learning, and remaining engaged and active in our communities. So, if you’re a boomer who’s finding yourself yearning to make a lasting contribution at this time in your life, you’ll want to be certain to catch this important and enlightening discussion.  

To be a visionary genius is to see clearly who you are, what you are called to do with your one precious life, and how to do it gracefully.  Once you choose to age consciously, your natural genius is richer, easier to access and easier to work with than it was in your youth.  Pat Sullivan, author, speaker, coach, and owner of Visionary Resources: Practical Tools for Seeing and Achieving What Matters is joining us to share ways that we can tap into our own genius of aging and live lives of creativity and joy. So, if you’re a woman 55 and older, you’ll want to be certain to tune in for this inspiring interview!

Have you ever considered discussing end of life choices for your loved ones or yourself? Most of us would answer, “yes” to this question. However studies show that relatively few take the time to talk over these critical decisions—we often feel just too uncomfortable to broach the topic. So join Lindsay Hunt, Program Director of The Conversation Project, as she shares ways we can engage in this truly life and death discussion with those we love. If you're a woman over 50, you'll want to be certain to listen this vitally important discussion. This is, after all The Conversation of a lifetime! 

Have TV ads of late got you feeling invisible? Perhaps not… if, in the words of Jane Pauley, you’re either “incompetent,” “impotent” or “incontinent.” However if you’re holding on to the majority of your faculties and aren’t yet wearing adult diapers, there’s an obvious dearth of advertisements that are aimed at you and your needs.  And who better to spearhead the call to arms than one of our favorite guests, Barbara Hannah Grufferman? Barbara is the author of The Best of Everything After 50: The Expert’s Guide to Style, Sex, Health, Money, and More, and this female dynamo is on a mission to help us live with health, purpose, and fulfillment after 50.  So join us as Barbara shares her thoughts on flexing our considerable boomer power and showing those misguided marketers how to treat the richest and most influential generation of them all... that, of course, being today’s oh-so-feisty woman!

Are you one of the nine million baby boomers who are choosing to forego traditional retirement in favor of continuing your work life? If so, you’ll probably want to explore careers that provide, not only an income, but also the opportunity to find more personal meaning in your work. Marci Alboher, Vice President of Encore.org and author of the recently released book, The Encore Career Handbook, is joining us to share ways you can identify your passions, get specific about the income you’ll need at this stage in your life, and other critical tips to help you manage your transition into your very own encore career. If you’re a boomer who’s looking to find purpose, passion and a paycheck, you won’t want to miss this one!  

Gloria Loring, singer, songwriter, and TV star, is joining us once again to share her deep connection with Albert Einstein’s belief that “Coincidence is God’s Way of Remaining Anonymous.” In fact, the phrase is so meaningful to her that it became the title of her recently released book, which she calls a “spiritual memoir.” This thought-provoking and deeply personal work is reaping enthusiastic reviews from far and wide. Both the general public and the celebrity world are captivated by what Gloria has to say… and you will be, too! So join us as Gloria shares how to tap into the power of coincidence and divine intervention in your own life. This inspiring discussion is likely to change the way you view coincidence and other minor miracles now and forever!

Suzanne Braun Levine, first editor of Ms. magazine and author of numerous books for women over 50, is joining us to share her thoughts on How We Love Now: Women Talk About Intimacy After 50. As we know, being in love has no age limit. However our relationships can and do change as we grow and evolve. We’re not simply replaying our earlier roles as younger women in relationship. How could we? The physical, mental, and emotional shifts we experience at midlife impact most every facet of our lives. In truth, change is an imperative. So, if you’re a woman who’s looking to explore your relationships at this transformative time in your life, you’ll want to be certain to tune in for this one. The kind of love you can experience now is limited only by your imagination! 

When you contemplate Valentine’s Day, your thoughts likely turn to romance, flowers, and tender messages set off with a bevy of brightly hued hearts. Yet there’s no better way to celebrate the day than to make sure your own heart is healthy and strong. Dr. Ricki Pollycove, one of the nation’s top experts on women’s health, menopause, and author of The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Bio-Identical Hormones, is joining us to share lifestyle changes and risk-lowering behaviors that will keep your ticker in the pink for years to come. So, if you want better health, more energy, and a heart to help you “share the love” into your nineties and beyond, you’ll want to be certain to catch this one!

What do you consider to be the biggest stumbling block as a jobseeker? Is it your age? Do you think you’re being passed over in favor of younger, cheaper candidates? If so, you may unwittingly be sabotaging your efforts by placing both conscious and unconscious barriers in your path. Understand the real reasons employers will want to hire YOU and learn the skills to present yourself as the winning candidate you are. Remember: Little steps can produce big results… so take a listen, get started, and anticipate success!

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. February 5 marks the Senator’s father’s birthday—so be sure to join us as we mark the occasion with one of our country’s most highly respected statesmen. 

As women over 50, we recognize that we aren’t the same as we were years ago—only in an older body. We’ve changed in significant ways: our circumstances have altered (many times, dramatically), our life choices and concerns have gone in new directions, and our concept of ourselves has evolved to become deeper and more authentic. Join author, activist, and renowned observer of life after 50, Suzanne Braun Levine, as she shares six big ways we transform in second adulthood. She’ll be drawing from insights and observations from her latest book, How We Love Now: Women Talk About Intimacy After 50.  So, if you’re a woman in midlife who seeks to understand the changes and challenges of this stage of life, be sure to tune in for this one. And a big FYI: Suzanne’s book is being released in paperback today!

AARP Jobs Expert, Kerry Hannon, talks to  Feisty Side of Fifty about her latest book, Great Jobs for Everyone 50+. Whether you need help deciding what to do next, pursuing your dream encore career, or landing a job that will pay the bills, you’ll want to hear from her! In addition to her work with AARP, Kerry is an award-winning career and retirement specialist and a highly regarded contributor to Forbes, USA Today, and Money magazine. Kerry is joining us to share all about her comprehensive and incredibly useful new book, Great Jobs for Everyone 50+. So be sure to catch this one—this is 15-minutes you won’t want to miss! 

What are your ideas and preconceptions when you think about motherhood? Do you believe there is a perfect age to procreate? Are you a big believer in “older is better” when it comes to rearing children? If you’re a midlife mother or know someone who is, you’ll want to be certain to tune in and hear what Cyma Shapiro has to say. Cyma is a recognized expert on midlife mothering who is passionate about creating a dialogue about what it means to be a middle-aged mother. You’ll learn about the unique challenges and special joys of changing diapers and picking up toys while you’re having a hot flash!  

  The New Year has you likely asking yourself how you can maximize your efforts and eliminate some of the more frustrating roadblocks of today’s difficult job market. So tune in and learn the keys to creating powerful resolutions that are guaranteed to move your search forward. Little steps can produce big results... so take a listen, get started, and anticipate success!

It’s that time of year when each of us vows to make positive changes in our lives. Too often, however, our good intentions fall flat, we get discouraged, and we return to our bad habits. Dr. Ricki Pollycove, one of the nation’s top experts on women’s health, menopause, and author of The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Bio-Identical Hormones, is joining us to share simple ways we can make lasting changes that will improve our lives. So, if you want better health, more energy, and to be able to fit into those jeans you love, you’ll want to be certain to catch this one!

Gloria Loring 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 recently released book. This thought-provoking and deeply personal work is garnering enthusiastic reviews from both the general public and the celebrity world alike. Gloria is joining us to share the power of divine intervention in our everyday lives. You know her as a singer of the hit single “Friends and Lovers” as well as Liz Chandler in Days of Our Lives, but Gloria’s personal story is even more fascinating. So be sure to tune in and learn how divine intervention impacted Gloria’s path and how you can recognize and know the power of coincidence in your own life.  

Boomers love nostalgia. And what could be more nostalgic for the original “TV Generation” than a look back at our favorite shows? PBS is announcing it’s third season of the much beloved series, Pioneers of Television. The Producer/Director, Steve Boettcher, is joining us to share an insider’s preview of the broadcasts that begin airing on Tuesday, January 15. You’ll hear all about interviews with iconic stars such as Carol Burnett, Mary Tyler Moore, Joan Collins and many, many more. So if you’re a longstanding fan of the boob tube (and who isn’t?), you won’t want to miss this fascinating look at the people behind the programs we’ve loved over the years.

Are your jingle bells ringing from stress? Are you feeling ho-ho-hormonally humbug from all there is to do? Are you in need of a long winter’s nap? If you relate to any of the above, you’ll want to be sure to tune in for this show. Dr. Ricki Pollycove, one of the nation’s leading specialists in the endocrinology of menopause and author of The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Bio-Identical Hormones, is joining us to talk about ways to handle the holidays while keeping healthy. So give yourself a break (enlist your elves to help out) and listen to the doctor tell you how you can make merry and stay healthy!

Do you have a story to tell but aren’t sure how to go about doing it? Would you like to pen your memoir, yet writing isn’t your thing? Have you tried to capture family memories for future generations but stopped because the job was just too overwhelming? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need the help of The Legend Crafter! Francine Brevetti, journalist, ghostwriter, and memoirist is joining us to share her unique service that will turn your personal stories into a family treasure.  

As a woman over 50, are you fed up with earning 77 cents to every dollar earned by a man for similar work? Are you tired of waiting for passage of the ERA—at long last guaranteeing us full equality under the law? Would you like to see women fully represented in the halls of commerce as well as the halls of Congress? If so, this show is for you! Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author The Best of Everything After 50: The Expert’s Guide to Style, Sex, Health, Money, and More, is on a mission to help us live with health, purpose, and fulfillment after 50.  And, in addition to her bestselling book, Barbara writes for a number of sites, including AARP and the Huffington Post. In several thought-provoking articles, she urges mature women to renew our passions and stand up for our rights as full and equal citizens. If you resonate with these thoughts, you won’t want to miss this lively discussion that will definitely motivate you to make a difference!