Feisty Side Of Fifty

Everyone is blessed with their own unique style of practical genius and Gina Rudan will be sharing ways you can unleash your full potential. Author of PRACTICAL GENIUS: The Real Smarts You Need to Get Your Passions and Talents Working, Gina will share her inspiring and motivating message. You'll want to be certain to catch this one!

Kim Barnouin, aka co-author of the Skinny Bitch series on health and eating right has come out with a brand new book! Skinny Bitch: Home, Beauty & Style is packed with information about how we can make changes to help ouselves and the environment in our homes, wardrobes, and beauty products. You won't want to miss hearing Kim's no-nonsense advice!

Midlife can be magical if you know how to make the most of the journey. Author, speaker, and retired educator, Chloe Jon Paul has written a guide that will teach you to live with creativity, grace, and gusto. She'll be sharing her inspiring work, Entering the Age of Elegance, and giving you the tools you'll need to create joy and meaning in your own journey. You'll want to be sure to catch this one!

Join toy expert Bob Friedland as he educates grandparents and other gift givers on this year's hottest toys for children of all ages. For helpful shopping tips to make your list all the merrier, don't miss this one!

  Does the thought of Halloween leave you hankering for a devilishly delicious martini? Would you like to heighten your spooky spirit with a creepy cocktail? Does a ghoulish goodie sound good to you? If so, be certain to tune in as the masterfully magnificent Martini Diva shares all about her latest book, Halloween Martinis and Munchies. Although she might have a few tricks up her sleeve, you’ll be in for a treat for sure!

  With all the advancements we've made since the women's movement, why is it still so difficult for us to toot our own horn? Join Suzanne Braun Levine (founding editor of Ms. magazine and author of numerous books for women over fifty) as she shares her thoughts on claiming our power by making our achievements known. Tune in and learn to toot!

  If you or your loved one has had a cancer diagnosis, you know this changes your life in countless ways. One of the most delicate may be in the way you share intimate moments with your partner. Join us for an important discussion on this very topic as Patty Brisben, founder of Pure Romance, and Dr. Keri Peterson, M.D. contributor to Women’s Health magazine share their thoughts on living your best life (in and out of the bedroom) after cancer.

Ever feel like you're barking up the wrong tree? If so, you'll relate to the author of Another Bad Dog Book. Joni Cole is joining us to share her insights into life, love, and neurotic human behavoir--all from the perspective of a midlife woman with a wicked sense of humor. Her collection of essays will both warm your heart and make you howl at the fun and foibles inherent to growing older. So tune in--you won't wanna miss this one!

Do you want more passion and purpose in your life? If so, be sure to join relationship healing expert, Dr. Erica Goodstone, as she shares her process for reinvigorating the bonds you hold with those most dear. A Licensed Mental Health Counselor, columnist, and author of Love Me, Touch Me, Heal Me: The Path to Physical, Emotional, Sexual and Spiritual Relationship, Dr. Erica will cover a full range of healing techniques to overcome the common problems of relationships today. You'll want to be certain to tune in for this one!

  Leslie Kagen, bestselling author of Whistling in the Dark, is debuting her much-anticipated sequel, Good Graces. She joins us to share all about this intricately woven tale of the loss of childhood innocence. The story will hit home for boomers as it's set in the fifties complete with pop music, soda fountains, and the issues of the day. You'll want to make sure to tune in for this one!

If you're over 50, you're well aware that the women's movement changed everything. With increased opportunities but few role models for crafting a satisfying midlife, the author of Second Blooming shares her step-by-step process to help you rediscover your talents, strengths, and passions. Be sure to tune in and learn the ways you can create a plan for living your own best life after fifty.

Do you ever feel like you need a big dose of inspiration, hilarity, love, wisdom, and gratitude all rolled into one? If so, be certain to tune and hear the author of A Woman's Mind Half Naked share her thoughts on everything from writing to the thrill of riding her scooter--the old kind you push with your feet! Jennifer Ann Gordon is as colorful as her book--so give yourself a 15-minute playtime and great ready for fun, fun, fun!

  Our feisty friend, Suzanne Braun Levine, joins us once again to share her thoughts on issues impacting our lives. This time, she departs from her focus on women over 50 to address what's going on with the men in our lives. She'll share the latest research showing how men struggle with balancing work, family, aging, and relationships. You'll want to be certain to catch this one and get some insight into the baffling and complicated lives of the opposite sex!

If you've ever wanted to write a novel, you'll want to be certain to hear what Chloe Jon Paul has to say. After 35 years in the classroom, she retired to start writing in earnest. She's now published three books and has returned to her earlier career with her latest: The Business of Children. Chloe also a long list of additional accomplishments to her name. So tune in--this woman embodies the feisty side of fifty for sure!

  Are you feeling lucky? Would you like to test your game-playing skills with other boomers in a fun and feisty way? Do you want to enlarge your social network from the comfort of your own home? If so, you'll want to be sure to catch what Winnie Winster (aka Michelle Kaplan) has to say. Learn all about the explosion of gaming that's the new way  boomer women share a social outlet rather than a competitive one. Tune in and learn how you can be a Winnie Winster, too!

  Like many boomers, I smoked for years. If you were a smoker, too, you'll want to learn the latest findings on lung cancer, risk factors, prevention, and the importance of screening. Dr. Reginald Munden, professor of diagnostic radiology, joins us to share the latest breakthroughs in early detection. Don't miss this one--you'll breath easier when you hear what the doctor has to say!

Want to grow your business, wow your contacts, enhance your personal and professional influence, and do it all with grace and charm? If so, you'll want to be certain to listen to what Walethia Aquil has to say. As owner/founder of Grace and Charm, Walethia will show you the way to become a purpose-driven entrepreneur and move your business from "invisible to impeccable." Tune in and find out!

Those of us who remember the sixties have certainly heard of the Merry Pranksters. This ragtag group of free spirits, along with their fearless leader, Ken Kesey, set off from California on a mythical bus ride ending up at the 1964 World's Fair in New York. To say the trip was "adventurous" is a massive understatement. These pranksters more than lived up to their name and may have kicked off the rowdier aspects of the psychedelic sixties.  Alison Ellwood and Academy Award winner Alex Gibney have directed a film that captured it all. Magic Trip more than lives up to its name and serves up a treasure trove of visual snippets that will make you shout: "far out!" Check out the trailer here and be certain tune in and hear Alison's version of the experience--you'll be guaranteed to get your groove on!

Hold onto your support hose--this is going to be a good one! The feisty and oh-so-fabulous "Granny" of the Coot Avengers, is back to update us on the group's most recent daring deeds in the fight against ageism. Just like Clark Kent, Kay Wood might appear mild-mannered but wait 'til she heads for the phone booth (if she can find one these days!) and turns into a super heroine. Granny is definitely on a roll so be certain to tune in for this one!

If you've been suffering from any type of disease, you'll want to be certain to listen to this enlightening and uplifting discussion with author/expert Maureen Minnehan Jones. Maureen, a registered nurse, guided imagery instructor, and creator of an exciting wisdom to wellness technique, will share her thoughts on the common threads of dis-ease and how you can heal yourself by tapping into the power of unconditional love. Be sure to tune in for this important and life-enhancing message!