Feisty Side Of Fifty

  Interview with Peggy Kennedy, marketing manager for the hugely successful San Francisco Chinese New Year’s Parade. Peggy shares the story of her remarkable family of five gifted and intensely creative siblings in her memoir, Approaching Neverland: A Memoir of Epic Tragedy & Happily Ever After. But, growing up with a mentally ill mother, Peggy’s book is also an inspirational account of joy, sorrow, the love of brothers and sisters, and triumph over tragedy. You’ll want to be sure to catch this amazing story!

  Bestselling author, Raymond Francis is making his second appearance on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio. This time he’ll be discussing his latest groundbreaking work, Never Fear Cancer Again: How to Prevent and Reverse Cancer. Francis, a chemist and MIT graduate, found himself gravely ill and used his background and training to discover a brand new approach to health—focusing on combating diseases (including cancer) at the cellular level. Now he’s an internationally recognized leader in the field of optimal health maintenance. So be sure and tune in to hear this compelling author give you the tools you can use to avoid and even reverse major disease—and there’s nothing more precious than our health!

  Florence Henderson, recently voted as one of the top two TV moms of all time, is returning to Feisty Side of Fifty Radio to share more about her life and her autobiography, Life is Not a Stage: From Broadway Baby to a Lovely Lady and Beyond. We’ll dig a little deeper this time and uncover the true story of her infamous date with her television son, her trendsetting hairstyles, and how The Brady Bunch changed her life. We’ll also hear more about what Florence is up to now. Never one to rest on her laurels, this dynamic woman continues to grace the airwaves with her immense talent, engaging wit, and personal warmth. You’ll want to be certain to tune in for this one! You’re going to love keeping up with Florence and learning the latest about this Broadway baby turned lovely lady.

  Chances are you never considered that sex might get better after age 50. But, for many of us, it’s true! Suzanne Braun Levine, author of How We Love Now and numerous other top selling books on women in second adulthood, is joining us to share her 8 reasons why the bedroom may well become hotter than ever before. You’ll want to be sure to tune in for this one and catch this frank and feisty discussion of yet one more way life gets better after 50! 

  Barbara Hannah Grufferman is on a mission to provide us with the latest information that will keep us healthy, fit, stylish, and happy as we age. As the author of the definitive guide to life after 50, The Best of Everything After 50: The Expert’s Guide to Style, Sex, Health, Money, and More, Barbara shares important tips from top experts that will help you do just that.   However, despite Barbara’s irrepressible, youthful energy, she also happily admits to learning to love her inner crone. Join us as Barbara shares the joy of cronehood, what it really means to be a crone, and why you’ll be proud to claim this title for yourself!

Our mothers represent the primary role model for most women. Whether we choose to emulate her or go in a completely different direction, this relationship is as critical to our lives as it is complex. Lynn Cook Henriksen provides the perfect vehicle to explore and capture the character and spirit of the mother/daughter bond in her book, Telltale Souls: Writing the Mother Memoir. Join us as Lynn provides essential tools to awaken your memories, capture the spirit of events long ago, and discover your voice by writing your own Mother memoir. 

  Every feisty woman out there knows she needs to exercise. But, after 50, we’re prone to muscle pain and injury. Dr. Karl Knopf, author of Core Strength for 50+: A Customized Program for Safely Toning Ab, Back & Oblique Muscles is joining us to share the ways we can keep our backs strong, improve posture, and enhance our general health through core training. 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.

If you’re looking for a great read that weaves fascinating characters, an exotic locale, and a spellbinding story together with the adventures of a spunky, midlife protagonist, you’re in for a real treat. Betsy Woodman, author of Jana Bibi’s Excellent Fortunes is joining us to share all about her delightful debut novel as well as her thoughts on writing from an older woman’s perspective. Be sure to join us and you, too, will become enchanted with Jana Bibi and her "Excellent Fortunes." We all love a great story and, as bestselling author, Elizabeth Berg, observed: “Fire your therapist. Read Betsy Woodman.” Therapists beware... this promises to be a fun and lively conversation! 

  Are you in a job search and need to learn the most effective ways to market yourself today? Joshua Waldman, author of JOB SEARCHING WITH SOCIAL MEDIA FOR DUMMMIES, is joining us to share his strategies for harnessing the power of social media and getting your name in front of key decision-makers. Learn to build your brand, create an online profile that sells and much, much more. Don’t miss these important tips and techniques that will distinguish you from the crowd and help propel your search to a successful conclusion. Your next job may come sooner than you think! 

  August 26th marked the 92nd birthday of the Nineteenth Amendment—giving American women the right to vote. This act marked the culmination of a long (41 years) and difficult struggle for the brave suffragettes who bore all sorts of abuse so that we might enjoy full citizenship. With the current Presidential election stirring up its share of gender issues, our favorite observer of life after 50, Suzanne Braun Levine, is joining us to provide her thoughts on women’s rights and responsibilities. So be sure to tune in—you’ll want to be certain to catch this important and meaningful conversation.

  Domingo Martinez is the author of The Boy Kings of Texas, a searing look at growing up under the influences of both poverty and machismo. Domingo’s boarder-town family enjoyed few financial resources but produced a rich mixture of memorable personalities that will keep you turning pages until the end. Join us for a glimpse into this little known corner of our country—where cultures collide to produce a compelling blend of struggle, tenacity, and love. 

  The job market have changed substantially in the past several years and you'll be left behind if you don't know the rules of the game today. Take a 10-minute break and give yourself a boost with the latest strategies that are guaranteed to help YOU achieve success. Also don't forget to check out Land the Job You Love: 10 Surefire Strategies for Jobseekers Over 50. It's the book/workbook that walks you through every step of the process and shows you the way to shave weeks (maybe even months) off your job search. Why not let the next success story be your own? 

  Ever feel like you need a break? Today’s stress-filled culture allows for precious few opportunities to recharge and renew. But if you want a life of meaning and purpose rather than merely becoming yet one more faceless member of the corporate environment, that’s exactly what you’ll need to do. Rita Foley and her fellow authors have found a way. Reboot Your Life: Energize Your Career and Life by Taking a Break is filled with great advice for finding new and fulfilling ways to express yourself. So plan to tune in and hear Rita’s suggestions on how you can reevaluate, reframe, and refresh your own life. Without a doubt, that’s a great way to celebrate the feisty side of fifty!

  Ask most any boomer woman with an adult daughter and she’ll readily admit that this relationship can be tricky. Daughters, moreover, will voice the very same claim by putting even greater emphasis on the tricky part. The love in this complicated bond is strong—in fact so strong it can be painful—and it often comes laced with a whole host of unresolved issues. Claire and Mia Fontaine, bestselling authors and sought-after speakers, share their own mother/daughter ups and downs with insight, courage, and a giant dose of humor. Following on the heals of their acclaimed first book, COME BACK, their latest memoir, HAVE MOTHER, WILL TRAVEL chronicles their trip around the world together. Filled with adventures, aggravation, and unexpected joys, their journey opens a brand new state of being that enriches both of their lives. If you’re a mother (or if you just like adventure), you’ll want to be certain to catch this very special broadcast.

  As any woman over 50 knows, our health needs to come first. Gone are the days when we could satisfy our appetites at fast food counters while pushing past our limits with endless to-do lists. We definitely don’t bounce back like we used to and our bodies require nourishing foods as well as additional TLC to remain healthy. Raymond Francis is an expert in the field of health and wellbeing. His book, Never Be Sick Again, explains that there are six pathways, two causes, yet only one disease and how we can use this knowledge to ensure our good health for years. If you want to learn the secrets to maintaining a youthful, vibrant body, be certain to tune in for this one!

  Senator Adlai Stevenson III is returning once again to draw insights from his politically thought-provoking and wonderfully humorous work, The Black Book. Among other topics, the Senator will share his take on the Presidential election and how sound bites, slogans, and big money are taking the place of policy and debate. You’ll want to be certain to catch this very important interview with one of our country's most well respected statesman. 

  Although known to millions as Carol Brady, Florence Henderson has far more to her rich and varied resume than being the mom of TV’s favorite blended family. Among her numerous accomplishments Florence was a Broadway star celebrated for her musical and acting talents, paved the way for Barbara Walters by becoming an early Today Show “girl,” held the title of the first woman to guest host The Tonight ShowStarring Johnny Carson, was a frequent panelist on Hollywood Squares, and sang and danced her way through years of Wesson Oil commercials. Better yet, her career is still red hot. Florence is now charming both viewers and guests as she hosts TheFlorence Henderson Show on RLTV, recently competed on Dancing With the Stars, and has written her autobiography, Life is Not a Stage: From Broadway Baby to a Lovely Lady and Beyond. So be sure to join us for this very special broadcast as Florence shares what’s new, what’s next, and her secrets for staying feisty and fabulous past 50!

  Shae Vaughn is returning to Feisty Side of Fifty Radio to share her thoughts on creating a meaningful life at any age. Author of the remarkable book, Breakthrough, she’s created a revolutionary lifestyle practice she calls SheaNetics. It combines the values of both Eastern and Western wellness practices to unite the body, mind, and heart as one. Shae will be joining us to elaborate on her 5 living principles to total wellbeing—so be sure and catch this one!

  Our favorite observer of life after 50, Suzanne Braun Levine, is joining us once again to share her thoughts on relationships, love, and the memories of those who’ve touched our lives. We’ll celebrate the gifted writer, Nora Ephron, who “got it” and gave voice to so many of our inner thoughts and longings. We’ll also honor the 25th Anniversary of the Aids Quilt and remember friends and loved ones we lost to that disease. So plan to tune in and join Suzanne as she adds her unique perspective on How We Love Now and helps us to remember those special people who are now gone but never forgotten.

  In need of a job but not sure which way to go? Looking for something flexible that allows you time to find your passions elsewhere? Need a paycheck but don’t necessarily want to work fulltime? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’ll want to be certain to catch this show. Betsy Werley, Executive Director of The Transition Network, is joining us to share her insights into finding work after 50. And, with my own twenty year career as a job search specialist and author ofLand the Job You Love: 10 Surefire Strategies for Jobseekers Over 50, I’ll be adding my pointers as well. So if you’re looking for solid tips on how to land your next job, plan to catch this broadcast for sure! As a special bonus to our listeners, the first 25 people who go directly to the publisher, order Land the Job You Love and enter the promo code HKSJGEVJ will get a 30% discount.