Feisty Side Of Fifty

  Have you decided to start eating better as you age? Do you want to incorporate more nutritious foods in your diet? Thinking of adding more healthy greens but not sure how to do it? If so, don’t miss this show! Nava Atlas, celebrated vegan and vegetarian cookbook author has just come out with her latest masterpiece: Wild About Greens! This book is packed with mouth-watering, scrumptious recipes that are guaranteed good for you. So tune in and hear Nava share her tips for making nutritious and delicious pastas, soups, smoothies and more!

  Do you want to serve up some amazing edible cocktails that are guaranteed to wow your friends at your next party? Terri, the Martini Diva, is joining us to share her latest mixology masterpieces that will add a real bite to your happy hour. So be certain to tune in and let your culinary imagination run wild!

  Do you want to transform your image and communicate your unique style and strengths with a clear, concise message? If so, you’ll need to know the keys for developing a powerful brand that sets you apart from the crowd. Susan Chritton, M.Ed., career strategist and author of Personal Branding for Dummies, is joining us to share her insider tips for launching your own personal brand. Be sure to tune in and learn the strategies to successfully craft the winning brand that is YOU!

  If you love a great story that’s charming, engaging and FUN you’re going to want to hear what today’s guest has to say. Marcy Miller has written the perfect summer read—intended especially for us gals on the feisty side of fifty. It’s her true account of surviving an adulterous husband and subsequent divorce, and then learning to negotiate the treacherous life of dating in one’s prime. Rebooting in Beverly Hills is filled with laughs, aha moments, good advice, and plenty of witty accounts of looking for Mr. Right in the land of glitz and glamour. So, if you’re in the mood for an unbeatable blending of wisdom and wit, be sure and tune in for this one!

What would it be like to be a teenage girl who is permanently disfigured by major burns or devastating injuries? Even though we boomers are a long way from our teenage years, many of the normal scars of adolescence can bring back painful memories. So it's hard to imagine how difficult life must be for a young girl with real and significant scars. Enter Angel Faces—a Retreat Center where girls from across the country (and even as far away as England) can go to make friends, gain social skills, and realize their true strengths and potential. Elizabeth Sanchez, Emmy award-winning TV reporter, host of PBS’ “A Place of Our Own,” and Executive Director of Angel Faces is joining us to share a story of hope, inspiration, and the very special place where girls can go to face their scars. Please join us for a discussion that will guarantee to  touch your heart.

  Everyone has a story to tell and, if you’re a woman over 50, you’ve probably got a lifetime of remarkable memories to share. Here’s your chance to get your masterpiece in print! Our guest Dahlynn McKowen, former co-publisher of several of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, is collecting stories for Not Your Mother’s Books—a new anthology series for the new century. These books are just the type of sassy, edgy, and fun-filled platform for us boomers to share tales from our revolutionary past. So tune in, turn on (only in the best sense of the word!) and drop by for the show. This one is going to perk up your flower power and get your creative juices flowing for sure! 

  Do you let fear stop you from getting what you truly want? Have you lost opportunities because you’ve allowed your fear of failure stop you? Is your self-talk holding you back from drawing upon your real strengths? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, make sure you hear what Dr. Jonathan Alpert has to say. As a well-known psychotherapist and author of BE FEARLESS: Change Your Life in 28 Days, he’s joining us to share is tips on moving forward despite your fears. His practical, no-nonsense strategies will have you taking the necessary steps to make your own dreams come true. So, if you’re tired of putting off what you want and need because of your fears, be certain to tune in for this one—it just might put you on the road to changing your life in a mere 28 days!

  The impact “The Pill” made on the lives of boomer women can't be overestimated. It played a major role in every facet of our young adult years: some of us chose to delay having children and build careers instead, others chose a more traditional role and eschewed the pill in favor of a household full of kids, while many decided against having families altogether. Whatever the decision, the pill was the magic medication that gave us choice! Our favorite observer of life after 50, Suzanne Braun Levine, joins us to share her thoughts on the pill and its aftermath. In light of the research and interviews she conducted for her latest book, How We Love Now, Suzanne will bring her insights and perspective to the choices we made back then and how they are impacting our lives today. You'll  want to be certain to tune in for this fascinating look at family values—boomer style!

Want to spend your summer vacation dollars where you’ll not only have fun, you’ll also visit some of this country’s most amazing sights and keep costs down? If that sounds like you, be sure to tune in and hear what Jamie Jensen has to say. As a great traveler himself and author of Road Trip USA, Jamie will share America’s top ten quirky attractions, this country’s best diners and drive-ins, his favorite National Parks and camping grounds, and his expert tips for creating a fun and cost effective vacation. So, if you want to start your summer off with a bang, be certain to catch this lively discussion that will make your own road trip a memorable one! 

  If you’re looking for a meaningful change in your life that brings clarity, health, and vibrant wellbeing, you’ll want to hear what Shea Vaughn has to say. A fitness expert, professional trainer, and wellness coach (also actor Vince Vaughn’s mom), Shea has created a revolutionary lifestyle practice she calls SheaNetics. SheaNetics combines the values of both Eastern and Western wellness practices to unite the mind, body, spirit, and heart as one. Shea will also explain the 5 living principles to total wellbeing that are found in her book, Breakthrough. So if you want to live a more balanced, authentic and enriched life, you’ll want to be sure to tune in to this one!

  Senator Adlai Stevenson III is returning to share stories from his insightful, wide-ranging, and wonderfully humorous 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. Be certain to join us as Senator Stevenson gives us his thoughts on the current political realities of our country, how the tactics of Washington today differ from times past, and some ways we might all learn from the wisdom to be found in The Black Book. This is 15-minutes you won’t want to miss!

  Anyone who is experiencing menopausal symptoms knows that this particular passage can prove a frustrating and uncomfortable time in a woman’s life. Dr. Tara Allmen, National Certified Menopause Practitioner, Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, and nationally known expert in the field, will be joining us to cut through the confusion. She’ll be giving us the clear, concise information we need to know to make important decisions regarding our health and well-being. So if you want to make your own informed choices about menopause and its symptoms, you won’t want to miss Dr. Allmen’s valuable message! 

  Barbara Hannah Grufferman is on a mission to keep us feeling healthy, fit, stylish, and happy as we age. You know her from her various media appearances, her column on Huffington Post at Huff/Post 50, and 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 will be joining us to share her “50% Solution” a doable action plan that can make a huge difference in your own life. So be sure to tune in… you won’t want to miss this one!

  Do you know the #1 reason that stops people from getting what they want? If not, you’ll find out here as Les Hewitt, co-author of The Power of Focus with Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, gives us the secret behind achieving whatever you want in life. He’ll present clear and actionable steps to move you forward, focus on what you do best, and let go of the rest. If you want to feel good about yourself, your future, your relationships, finances, and more, be sure to tune in for this one!

  J. Randy Taraborrelli is one of the premier authors of our time with a whopping 10 bestsellers to his credit. He’s joining us to introduce his latest work—a guaranteed chartbuster entitled After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family 1968-Present. The book shares such fascinating revelations as the special pre-nup between Ted Kennedy and Aristotle Onassis for Jackie’s hand; insider information regarding the relationship between Carolyn and John and how it mellowed just before their tragic death; the details of Ted Kennedy’s cancer diagnosis, and much, much more. Be sure to join us for this riveting interview that’s guaranteed to open a window into the family that’s inspired and intrigued the boomer generation for years.

  Are you a widow or know someone who is? If so, you’ll want to be certain to tune in and hear Audrey Pellicano, well-known health counselor who specializes in assisting widows create new roles for themselves and add meaning in their life. Audrey will be giving us her take on redefining your relationships, career, health, and social life so that you can face the world again with confidence. Even if you’re not a widow, you should consider the possibility of becoming one and take steps now. You won’t want to miss her important message!

  Have you ever thought about getting published? Do you want to avoid the pitfalls and mistakes made by most new authors? Would you like to learn the easiest and most effective way to get your work out there? If so, this show is for you! Michael Silverstein has been writing and editing for major publications for more than 40 years. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal,New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, and several other high profile publications. In fact, Michael has written more than a dozen books that were published by major publishing firms. He’s also been a regular on Public Radio. Michael has just come out with his latest comic novel, Fifteen Feet Beneath Manhattan, but this time he took a different route. Michael chose to self-publish and he’ll be joining us to share his insider tips, his “dos” and “don’ts,” and more about his unique, rather quirky and very funny new book. So, if you’ve ever thought of getting your own words in print, you’ll want to be certain to catch this one!

  The Stevenson family is one of only a handful of families that has played such an integral and indelible role in our country’s political history. Feisty Side of Fifty Radio is honored to welcome Senator Adlai E. Stevenson III to the program to discuss his insightful, wide-ranging, and wonderfully humorous work, The Black Book. In The Black Book, Senator Stevenson has gathered and compiled recollections and remembrances from five generations of his family—from his great, great grandfather (who was instrumental in securing the Presidency for Abraham Lincoln) down through his own career in politics. The book is a treasure trove of historical references, anecdotes, sayings, and laugh-out-loud quotes.  It’s also rich with behind-the-scenes politics that will inspire, amuse, and sometimes outrage the reader but will always having you turning pages with anticipation of what’s to come. You’ll want to be sure to tune in to hear Senator Stevenson share this personal and surprisingly tongue-in-cheek tale of Americ

  For many of us, our female friendships form the mainstay of our lives. These wonderful women celebrate our triumphs, wipe our tears, and share 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 tackling the thornier issues of friendships: jealousy, oversights, and holding back on the truth. Be sure to catch this important discussion of when friendships turn toxic. 

  Gloria Feldt is the best selling author of No Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think About Power. She’s also a tireless champion for women’s rights, a highly sought-after speaker, and a political activist. Gloria will be joining us to share her views on the power and privilege of being a woman over fifty today. Do not miss this very special discussion—it is guaranteed to inspire you!