Zestful Aging
Latest Episodes
Earth Day Special: Discovering Birding in Retirement
I was thinking about who would be a great guest for Earth Day. I wanted to talk with someone who is committed to nature, has a zestful attitude towards life and has shown resilience in her life despit
Sustainable Art; Rethinking Toxic Art Supplies
Holly Greenberg is a professor of Art at Syracuse University specializing in printmaking. Shes long been aware of how toxic some art materials are, but has recently realized how damaging the mining a
How My Rescue Dog Taught Me to Fully Love at 65
Rona Maynard found happiness at 65a story she tells in her new memoir Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World. Rona capped a stellar career in magazines with a decade at the helm
I Tried to Deny My Dad’s Dementia
This episode looks at the difficulty of realizing that a loved one is experiencing cognitive decline. I met Darlene Mahoney at a recent podcasting conference and was struck by her honesty and willing
Now is the Best Age to Travel and Make Friends
Anyone else need an adventure? Here in Upstate NY its been grey as usual, and I need something to look forward to. Today were going to talk about the benefits of traveling with Jeannie Ralston, the
The Guru of Healthy Aging
Over the past 40 years, Dr. Ken Dychtwald has emerged as a foremost visionary and original thinker regarding the lifestyle, marketing, health care, economic and workforce implications of the age wave.
From Wheelchair to Weightlifting Champion
Kim Rahir is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and was in a wheelchair. She ignored her doctor's advice and slowly began lifting weights. This year she became Europe
Camp Reinvention is Rocket Fuel For Women Over 50
I think we all are searching for a more meaningful and joy filled life, but dont quite know where to start. Many of my clients experiencing empty nest and all of the accompanying over 50 challenges t
“The Golden Girls Have Nothing on the Trailblazing Bringle Sisters”
Twins Cynthia and Edwina Bringle are 84 year old artists and legends at the renowned Penland School of Craft in North Carolina. The new documentary, "Bringle: A Tale of Two Makers", was written and d
The Midlife Mentors Share Their Wisdom on Midlife Health and Well Being
Claire and James Davis are the British dynamic duo of midlife health and well being. They are experts in, among other subjects, menopause and hormones. They are also multi award winning coaches, co-au