Our guest, Patricia Walsh Chadwick, has led one heckuva remarkable life. Plus, she is one of our own—a proud and feisty Baby Boomer. Her early years, however, were anything but feisty as she grew up in a secluded, Catholic, cult-like group consisting of 100 inhabitants (39 of them who were children.) Although she was reared to become obedient, self…

Our guest, Jennifer Donnelly, is a multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling author of several highly regarded books. These include A Northern Light, which was awarded a Printz Honor and a Carnegie Medal; Revolution, named a Best Book by Amazon, Kirkus Reviews, and the School Library Journal, as well as many other books for young readers, mos…

Although age does have its advantages, we know all-too-well that becoming a senior citizen does have its share of challenges. One of the most challenging is facing our own mortality. Despite this rather formidable concept, however, there’s been an idea that’s been sweeping both Europe and the U.S—and that is the phenomenon known as Swedish Death Cl…

It goes without saying that one exciting way we senior women can keep growing and thriving is to broaden our horizons and explore the wonders of the road through travel. Moreover, our worlds can expand even further if we choose to embark on those adventures as solo travelers. Our guest, Beth Binger, is on a mission to equip and inspire women to con…

As aging women, we know that it’s high time we focus on making improvements to our health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to remain strong and fit for as long as possible, and Dr. Pooja Mahtani is an expert in helping us do just that. Dr. Mahtani is a registered pharmacist and integrative/functional nutritionist who is the new medical expert at Bod…

As we know all too well, aging brings about some life-changing losses. And, for many of us, that means the loss of a spouse. Becoming a widow certainly has its share of challenges and that’s where our guests can really help. Financial advisor, Alexandra Armstrong, and family crisis and trauma psychologist, Mary R. Donohue PhD, have come together to…

Aging can bring about its share of challenges. Some of us are now widowed, some of us are divorced and some of us have remained single our entire lives. There can be a certain stigma to being single. However, if we are honest with ourselves, many of us know that the single life can be both fulfilling and fun. And that’s where today’s guest comes in…

Thaao Penghlis is a multi-faceted actor, world traveler, author, renowned dinner party host and podcast creator. You know Thaao from his nearly four decade run playing two villainous characters on Days of Our Lives as well as other roles in both movies and on TV. And now Thaao is busily celebrating his Greek heritage through his latest project, a p…

As we boomers know, one of the best ways to keep learning and growing in our golden years is through travel and experiencing new and interesting places. That’s why I’m especially excited about interviewing our guest, Andrew Nelson. Andrew is an award-winning writer and editor for National Geographic Traveler who has made his way through all 50 stat…

As we boomers know, one of the true joys in life is sharing memorable stories with our middle-grade grandchildren… especially those books that are both thought provoking and a great read. And that’s where today’s guest comes in. Aida Salazar is an award-winning author and arts activist whose writings for adults and children explore issues of identi…

Age brings about a number of challenges in many areas of our lives. Without a doubt, one of the most challenging of these is connecting with and supporting our young adult children who return to live at home. Our guest, Dr. Anthony Rostain has joined forces with Dr. Janet Hibbs to create an essential guide for parents of young adult children who ar…

Our guest, Sy Montgomery, is a bestselling author whose works include 38 books aimed at both adults and children. She is also an intrepid adventurer who has traversed the world to uncover and share the secrets of the animal kingdom so that her readers can experience these remarkable creatures for themselves. Sy has just released her second book on …

Sadly, race remains one of the most divisive issues in our country. Nevertheless, many of us are yet to fully understand the challenges people of color face on an ongoing basis even today. Debby Irving is joining us once again to share her brave, unflinching journey from white oblivion to white awareness openly chronicled in her book, Waking Up Whi…

One of the true joys in life is sharing memorable stories with our grandchildren… especially those books that are both thought provoking and beautifully written. And that’s where our guest comes in! Ann E. Burgis the author of numerous multi-award-winning books aimed at young readers. Known for her poetic writing style, Ann’s books have received (a…

Wouldn’t you love to have all the confidence, courage and energy you need to enjoy a feisty and fulfilling life? What about having the tools to transform your inner dialogue and conquer negative thoughts? Wouldn’t it be great learn how to overcome your doubts and keep your life moving forward with joy and gratitude? If these ideas sound good to you…

Few writers can claim to keep millions of readers eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, Steve Berry. Reviews for his latest novel, The Atlas Maneuver, have included such descriptions as: “Berry pumps the veins of history with action-packed adrenaline” and “Berry is the master scientist with a perfect formula for the bestseller list.” In Th…

One of the best ways seniors can keep growing and thriving at this time in our lives is through exploring the wonders our planet by way of travel. That’s why I’m especially excited to introduce our guests, Kelsey Perri and Laurel Ostrow. They are joining us to share all about an organization that’s both highly regarded and well-known to us boomers.…

Have you suffered from debilitating pain or even discomfort that has compromised your feeling of wellbeing? Wouldn’t it be great to restore at least some of your youthful vigor and revitalize your zest for life? Do you want to learn the real key for maintaining your health? Join Brandy Gillmore, world-renowned expert on health and self-healing, as …

Everyone loves a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense. And it doesn’t get much better than the book we’ll be discussing today. Our guest, Roger Rapaport, is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and playwright. His work has appeared in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Esquire, the Los Angeles Times, and the San Fran…

Who among us wouldn’t want to live a long, happy, fulfilling, and relatively stress-free life? Our guest, Marni Jameson, is joining us to share all about her just released book entitled: Rightsize Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow. The subtitle of her book reads: A Motivational Guide for Those Seeking Their Ideal Home Later in Life and the bo…

If you’re looking for a delightful, touching and life-affirming read to share with your grandchildren, look no further! Both of our guests are authors and educators who have focused much of the work on promoting the principles of antibias, antiracist, equity and inclusion. Joanna Ho is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous children’s bo…

Who among us doesn’t wish to live a long, healthy life enjoying our grandchildren and our Golden Years? If that sounds like you, the feisty side of fifty is just the time to focus on making improvements to both your physical and your mental health. That’s where Dr. Mitch and Dr. Emily Clionsky, authors ofDementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save…

Who doesn’t love a suspense-filled, engaging read that’s guaranteed to keep you turning pages far into the night. Our guest, Deborah Goodrich Royce, has written just such a book. You’ll know Deborah from her acting career where she appeared in both movies and on TV, notably playing Silver Kane (the sister of the venerable Erica Kane) on All My Chil…

Wouldn’t you love to know a method for creating delicious meals that are not only healthy and satisfying but super easy to prepare? If that sounds good to you, you’ll want to make sure to listen to this show! Join guest Cathy Yoder, aka the “Air Fryer Queen,” who is known for both her invaluable air fryer tips as well as her delicious recipes. She,…

Wouldn’t you love to conquer your weight issues and restore your youthful vigor? How about learning the mind/body techniques to help you achieve optimal health while you build your self-esteem and reignite your zest for life? Join guestSandy Robertson, RN with a master’s degree in nursing and a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse, as she shares tools an…

As aging boomers, we know that it’s high time we focus on making improvements to our health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to remain strong and fit for as long as possible, and Dr. Anthony Balduzzi is an expert in helping us do just that. Dr. Balduzzi is a renowned medical authority who has dedicated his life to helping men and women over 40 optim…

Everyone loves a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense. And few writers can claim to keep millions of readers (actually, over 120 million of us) eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, Patricia Cornwell. Patricia has just added another book to her already impressive list. It’s called Unnatural Death and she’s joining us to share all about i…

As we boomers know, one of the best ways to ensure a long, healthy life is to keep our brains active by learning new and interesting information. And that’s where today’s guest today can really inspire us! Dr. Sabine Stanleyis a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Planetary Physics at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Stanley focuses on observing magn…

One of the best ways we seniors can keep growing and thriving is by way travel and exploring the cultures and people in different parts of the globe. And our guests are here to share their experiences doing just that. Kelsey Perri, the Director of Public Relations for Road Scholar (the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults),…

The feisty side of fifty is just the time to focus on making improvements to our health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to remain strong and healthy for as long as possible. And that’s where Dr. Jeffrey Gross can really help. Dr. Jeffrey Gross is a trained neurological surgeon who specialized in athletic injuries and spine procedures. Top Doctor re…

Despite the gift of living a long life, the years we’ve enjoyed mean that we boomers have witnessed a number of horrendous events. Yet perhaps the worst of all, took place before our birth and these, of course, center on the tragic events of World War II. Our guest, Sharon Cameron, is a multi-award winning, internationally acclaimed best-selling au…

Our guest, Mimi Prunella Hernandez, has blended science and indigenous wisdom into one heckuva fascinating book, Herbal:100 Herbs From the World’s Healing Traditions. Mimi holds an MS degree in herbal medicine and has enjoyed a highly successful career as a clinical herbalist and ethnobotanist. She joins us today to share all about her just publish…

Wouldn’t it be great to restore your youthful vigor and revitalize your zest for life? How about learning to cook easy, delicious recipes that will help to prevent or reverse the most dreaded diseases of aging? Want to learn the real key for maintaining your health and wellbeing? Join Dr. Michael Crupain, world-renowned expert on nutrition and heal…

Our guest, Charlotte Schiff-Booker, has led one heckuva remarkable life. She came of age during the time that strict gender roles ruled the culture. Yet, despite being a married mother of three in 1963, Charlotte had the chutzpah to toss her apron aside and venture out into the business world. And, due to her tenacity, drive, as well as a bit of lu…

Aging can bring about its share of challenges. Sometimes these issues are medically related but, frequently, the problems we face are more apt to deal with the emotions and negative thoughts we hold about growing older. Our guest, Sheree Clark, is a Midlife Courage Coach who calls her practice Fork in the Road. Sheree says she became a courage coac…

Are you fascinated with juicy stories about Hollywood, the stars and what goes on behind the scenes? If so, this show is for you! Our guest, Shelley Herman, is an Emmy-nominated showbiz veteran, a longtime host, writer, producer, and on-screen personality with decades of success on both sides of the camera. Now, she’s giving us an insider’s glimpse…

One of the best ways we seniors can keep growing and thriving at this time in our lives is through travel and exploring the wonders our planet. That’s why I’m especially excited to introduce our guests, Kelsey Perri and Carol Steinhaus. They are joining us to share all about an organization that’s both beloved and well-known to us boomers. And that…

Despite the many upsides of age, a long life means that we have witnessed a number of horrendous events. However, one of the most horrendous events in all of mankind’s history was experienced by our parents’ generation. And that, of course was the Holocaust and the tragic events of World War II. Our guest, Elena K. Arnold, has written a riveting ac…

Who among us wouldn’t want to live a long, healthy, and meaningful life that’s filled with joy and fulfillment? And our guest, Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo, is an expert on helping us do just that. Jennifer joins us for a second time to share how we can engage our minds to look forward to each day with positivity and anticipation. Her book is entitled: C…

As a senior citizen NOW is just the time to focus on your health and wellbeing. In fact, if you want to remain vital and mentally healthy for as long as possible, it’s critical that you prioritize your overall health. That’s where Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., author ofStill Distracted After All These Years: A Practical Guide for Those With and Without a…

The feisty side of fifty is just the time to focus on making improvements to your health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to remain strong and mentally healthy for as long as possible. That’s where Dr. Mitch and Dr. Emily Clionsky, authors ofDementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain can really help. Join these two highly regarded physi…

If you’re a grandparent, you already know there’s no greater joy than sharing a colorful, information-packed book with your grandchildren. Our guest, Stephanie Warren Drimmer, is a frequent contributor to National Geographic Kids magazine and a prolific author of books about science and nature for kids. Some favorite titles of her books for Nationa…

Our guest, Karina Yan Glaser, is the New York Times best-selling author of both The Vanderbeekers series and A Duet for Home. She was a former teacher as well as an employee of New York City's largest provider of transitional housing for the homeless and now Karina is also a contributing editor at Book Riot. We are awfully lucky to have Karina join…

If you’re a grandparent, you already know there’s no greater joy than sharing a colorful, information-packed book with your grandchildren. And that brings us to our guest, Kathryn Williams. Kathryn has been editing, as well as writing and illustrating, children's books at National Geographic Kids for 8 years. She loves getting to learn about all th…

Who among us wouldn’t want to live a long, healthy, and meaningful life that’s filled with joy and fulfillment? Our guest, Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo, is an expert on helping us do just that! Jennifer joins us to share how we engage our minds to look forward each day with positivity and anticipation. Her book is entitled: Claim Your Swagger, and the su…

If you’re a grandparent, no doubt you know there’s no greater joy than sharing a lively, colorful, and information-packed book with your grandchildren. And that brings us to our guest, Christina Sauer. Christina is an associate editor for National Geographic Kids Books. She’s edited numerous titles including the Go Wild! series and National Geograp…

The feisty side of fifty is just the time to focus on making improvements to your health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to remain strong and fit for as long as possible and that’s where Dr. Hedva Barenholtz Levy can really help. Join this highly regarded pharmacist as she shares the latest information on medical prescriptions, over the counter dru…

Are you a boomer who is concerned about maintaining your youth and vitality for years to come? If so… you will want to be sure to take a listen to what Dr. Stephanie Faubion has to say. Dr. Faubion is the Director of Mayo Clinic’s Center for Women’s Health and is chair of the Department of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. She h…

Are you a boomer who hopes to celebrate your true and authentic self and find the magic in life no matter how many years roll by? If so… you’ll want to be sure to take a listen to what our guest, Maia Toll, has to say. Maia is the best-selling author of The Wild Wisdom series, including The Illustrated Herbiary, and The Night School. Her insights i…

Who among us wouldn’t want to create a healthy, fulfilling reality for ourselves that’s filled with meaning and joy? Our guest, Kris Ashley, is an expert on helping us do just that. She is a coach, author, yoga teacher, and motivational speaker who has spent the past two decades immersing herself in the research, spiritual teachings, and practices …