Feisty Side Of Fifty

Do you want to simplify your life? Are you sick of digging through piles of junk trying to find what you want? Would you like to free your space and free your mind? As women over 50, we’ve accumulated our share of stuff over the years. Now it’s time to free ourselves! Master organizer, Vali G. Heist, is joining us to share all about her must read book, Organize This! Practical Tips, Green Ideas, and Ruminations About Your Crap. Be sure to catch this one—you just might find some peace of mind underneath all of that stuff! 

We feisty gals love stories that are hip, modern, fun, and even daring… so look no further! Not Your Mother’s Book on Being a Woman is a new anthology for the new century. No sad or sappy stories here—these are wild and crazy tales of the joys and challenges of full-fledged womanhood. The publisher, Dahlynn McKowen, and contributing author, Stacey Gustafson, are joining us to share all about this bodacious book. You’ll want to be certain to tune in for this one—it promises to be a lively discussion for sure!

As women over 50, we’ve forged a number of longstanding and close friendships. Over the years, our female friends have supported us when we’ve been down, celebrated our triumphs, and shared our secrets. But even the closest of relationships can run into problems. Suzanne Braun Levine, author of How We Love Now, joins us to share her thoughts on the positive as well as the more difficult aspects of long-term friendships. Don’t miss this one! As the holidays approach, you’ll want to be sure to learn how you can enrich your own life through more authentic and honest relationships with those women you hold dear. 

Contrary to popular belief, the holidays are actually the very BEST time of year to look for a job. Tune in and learn the key ways to set yourself apart, take advantage of the holiday spirit, and get known as the can-do candidate everyone wants to hire.  

What comes to mind when you think of Woodstock? No doubt it’s hazy memories of that famously radical decade, the sixties. But we boomers are nowhere near done with our revolutionary ways. In fact we gals are now transforming the spirit and style of aging and there’s no better place to kick off the celebration than Woodstock. Ann Baker, the visionary boomer who created “Women at Woodstock” is joining us to share all about that remarkable retreat, her thoughts on aging and renewal, and why becoming a crone is a good thing. So, if you’re a lucky member of the feisty side of fifty, be sure to tune in for this one—this interview is just for YOU!

Has your midlife midriff turned into a rapidly growing muffin-top? Do you find yourself squeezing into your clothes? Are you tired of battling the bulge? If so, help is finally here! Bestselling author, Raymond Francis is making his third appearance on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio. This time he’ll be sharing the good news from his wildly popular book, Never Be Fat Again: The 6-Week Cellular Solution to Permanently Break the Fat Cycle. I know you won’t want to miss this one, so be sure to tune in and tell your friends!  

The election is over. As we all breathe a sigh of relief, however, we realize that this long, drawn-out national obsession has produced one foremost result: it drained the country of millions of dollars that could have been spent in far better ways. Senator Adlai Stevenson III is joining us once again to give us his thoughts on the aftermath of the election, the political realities of our country today, and how we all might learn from the wisdom to be found in his recently published work, The Black Book. This captivating read is a treasure trove of historical references, anecdotes, sayings, and laugh-out-loud quotes compiled by several generations of the senator’s remarkable family. So be sure to tune in—this is 15-minutes you won’t want to miss!

What comes to mind when you think of conflict? Do you hide from it or do you jump right into the fray and battle it out? For most of us, our reactions will depend upon the situation. The way we deal with conflict among friends might be far different than the way we deal with conflict with our spouses. Join expert/author Ralph Kilmann as he unravels the complex emotions we experience and sheds light on situational conflict handling. You won’t want to miss this fascinating discussion into the human psche!

Want to put some extra joy into your holiday season? If so, you won’t want to miss this show! New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber has been making spirits bright with her wildly popular Christmas novels for more than 20 years. She’s joining us today to share all about her latest work, Angels at the Table. This book is guaranteed to give you a lift and a needed break from all of the holiday hustle and bustle. So take a few minutes out of your busy day and hear this much loved author share her delightful tale of 4 angels, 2 humans, and 1 amazing story! 

Every feisty woman out there knows to expect a bit of conflict in her life… especially those of us who’ve been in long-term marriages. The good news is that conflict is actually positive for a relationship according to author and marriage expert, Dr. Greg Smalley. Dr. Smalley is joining us to share all about his latest book Fight Your Way to a Better Marriage: How Conflict Can Take You to Deeper Levels of Intimacy. So get your dukes up and learn how you can enrich your own relationship by gaining insight into your spouse’s deepest feelings and desires. It’s never too late for a tiff or two!

  Every feisty woman out there knows she needs to exercise and, after 50, we’re especially prone to losing muscle mass. So how can we best build strength and muscle, yet do so without injury? Help is on the way! Dr. Karl Knopf, author of Weights for 50+ is joining us to share the ways we can remain healthy, enjoy an active lifestyle, and keep our metabolism revved to fight the dreaded middle-aged spread. 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.

Is your job search stalled? Have you been encountering roadblocks and discouraging near misses? Are you ready to learn the techniques and tools that will produce real results? If so, be certain to tune in and learn the 3 key ways to recharge your job search. Luck and circumstance play a role but, by arming yourself with strategies that work, you’ll be well on your way to landing your next position… and that’s a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving!

What comes to mind when you hear the term, “networking?” Do thoughts of awkward silences, pushy people, or blatantly bad eye contact enter your head? Author Sandy Jones-Kaminski is joining us to help change all of that by sharing tips and strategies from her wildly popular book, I’m at a Networking Event, Now What? You’ll learn to meet people with ease and confidence, effortlessly engage in conversation, and make a memorable first impression. If you want to advance your career, move your job search forward, or just have more fun at parties, you won’t want to miss this one!  

Do you suffer from rough, dry skin? Would you like your complexion to glow with a youthful, healthy radiance? Are you tired of the blatant lies that cosmetic companies use to sell expensive products that don’t work? If you resonate with any of the above questions, you’re going to want to tune in and hear Kathi Casey, “The Healthy Boomer Body Expert” share all about her latest e-book: Beautiful, Sexy Skin for Women Over 40—What the Cosmetic Companies Don’t Want You to Know About Skin Care. Don’t miss this informative look at products and home remedies that really work and get your skin glowing in time to celebrate the holidays in style! 

Do you have fast, festive, and fun holiday recipes? Are you open to sharing? Would you like to be known for your culinary skills? If so, you won’t want to miss this show! Sandra Lee, the Queen of semi-homemade cooking, is joining us to share an exciting contest where hopeful cooks around the country will be submitting their recipes to the “Fast Festive Fun with Sandra Lee Contest.” So get your thinking cap on (and your apron) and get cooking. This is going to be make the holidays extra merry! 

Reinvention, connection, crones and Woodstock—what could these word possibly have in common? Find out the answer by joining our favorite chronicler of life after 50, Suzanne Braun Levine as she shares her recent experience speaking to a group of accomplished women who are eagerly celebrating their cronehood by charting a new course in life. You won’t want to miss this inspiring account of taking risks, moving forward, and creating an even better, fully mature, and powerful new YOU! 

Senator Adlai Stevenson III is returning once again to share his insights into the upcoming Presidential election. He’ll draw upon his thought-provoking and politically insightful work, The Black Book to give his take on how sound bites, slogans, and big money are taking the place of policy and debate. You won’t want to miss this very important interview with one of our country’s most highly respected statesmen. 

Have you ever considered discussing end of life choices for your loved ones or yourself? Most of us would answer, “yes” to this question. But, as important as the topic is, few feel comfortable bringing it up in conversation. That is… until now. Join Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and journalist, Ellen Goodman, as she talks about “The Conversation Project,” a movement Ellen began after being forced to make critical decisions for her ailing mother—all the while not knowing what she would have wanted. Make to catch this thought-provoking and important look at The Conversation we all need to have with those we love.

  How do you go about making the most critical message of your job search—your elevator pitch—a powerful one that will engage your listeners and leave them wanting more? Tune in and learn the 4 steps to turn your introduction into a compelling verbal message that sells your skills and experience in ways that will arouse interest and make employers want to meet with you!

Are you confused by all of the conflicting reports on hormone replacement therapy? Would you like to know the latest about bio-identical hormones and their effects on your long-term health? If so, you’ll want to be certain to tune in and hear Dr. Ricki Pollycove, one of the nation’s top specialists in the endocrinology of menopause and author of The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Bio-Identical Hormones. The doctor will speak to the latest in health-management options, disease risk reduction, and wellness-promoting lifestyle choices.  A not-to-be-missed broadcast of Feisty Side of Fifty Radio!