Feisty Side of Fifty
543 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsCelebrating baby boomers fifty and better who are on the move and transforming the spirit and style of aging!
Give me just fifteen minutes of your time and I’ll give you interviews with authors, actors, and experts who will inspire you to make significant and positive change in your own life.
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The Winning Dating Formula for Women Over 50: Lisa Copeland
September 24, 2019 17:00 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MBIf you are a woman of a certain age and are looking for love, you have likely encountered your share of difficulties. But, after listening to our guest today, your troubles may well be in the past. Lisa Copeland is a woman who knows whereof she speaks. She is a leading internationally recognized Love Coach and Dating Expert for women over 50. Lisa is also the Amazon Best-Selling Author of The Winning Dating Formula For Women Over 50and a regular Huffington Post contributor and has appeared ...
Over 50? Then It's Time To Own Your Weird!
September 18, 2019 15:00 - 15 minutes - 13.6 MBAre you over 50 and thinking about going after some long deferred dream? Perhaps you want to start a business, head out for parts unknown or pursue some other goal that’s meaningful to you. If so… you'll want to be sure to listen to what Jason Zook has to say Jason is one of those people who is known for following his own path. Moreover, it’s a weird one... and it’s profitable! He became a millionaire “owning his own weird.” In fact, Jason is living proof that weirdness does pay off. He ma...
Carole Simpson: W.O.W., Wise Old Woman
September 17, 2019 16:30 - 18 minutes - 16 MBJoin Carole Simpson, three-time Emmy award-winning television journalist, as she shares all about her new website aimed just at us boomer women. It’s called W.O.W. (Wise Old Woman) and Carole speaks out on a range of topics from the controversial, to the political, to her personal life, to just plain fun. As Carole writes on her site, “After females turn 65, society would have us believe that women lose their beauty, their brains and their bodaciousness. I disagree. Older women keep all tha...
Dale Smith Thomas: Good Morning Gorgeous!
July 30, 2019 16:30 - 25 minutes - 22.1 MBWouldn’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 manage stress, overcome your doubts and keep your life moving forward with joy and gratitude? If these ideas sound good to you, you are going to want to LOVE this show on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio! Dale Smith Thomas is founder and president of Winners By ...
Dale Smith Thomas: Good Morning Gorgeous!
July 30, 2019 16:30 - 25 minutes - 22.1 MBWouldn’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 manage stress, overcome your doubts and keep your life moving forward with joy and gratitude? If these ideas sound good to you, you are going to want to LOVE this show on Feisty Side of Fifty Radio! Dale Smith Thomas is founder and president of Winners By ...
Important Updates on Medicare: Danielle K. Roberts
July 29, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 27.5 MBDanielle Kunkle Roberts is a founding partner at Boomer Benefits and a Medicare Supplement Accredited Advisor. She and her team help thousands of baby boomers learn the ropes regarding Medicare every year. Danielle knows that trying to learn how a national health insurance program like Medicare works can be very overwhelming for the average person whose insurance decisions have been handed to them all their lives by their employers. She believes in educating people on all the fundamentals f...
Keith Frohreich: Blackberries Are Red When Green
July 27, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MBThe late 1950s and early 1960s were time of slow racial change, and in the Midwest, the slow arch of change was felt very strongly by Keith Frohreich, who witnessed it as a boy growing up alongside the Eel river. It was a time and place that some have forgotten, but certainly not Keith who has written a masterful and deeply moving Midwest Gothic novel, Blackberries Are Red When Green, that is part historical fiction, part coming-of-age tale, part murder-mystery. We learn about America’s fir...
David Baldacci: One Good Deed
July 24, 2019 16:30 - 11 minutes - 9.24 MBFew writers can claim to keep millions of readers eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, David Baldacci. His novels have been heralded as “gripping,” “spellbinding” and “thrill producing.” Now David has added another soon-to-be bestseller to his already impressive list. In One Good Deed readers get to spend time with a brand new character, a World War II vet named Aloysius Archer. His story takes place in 1949 and evolves from Archer being wrongly imprisoned to his release in a smal...
Author - Single Mom and the City, “Create Time, Money and a Rich Life”
July 17, 2019 16:30 - 16 minutes - 14.2 MBMotherhood is never easy but it can be especially hard for women who are doing it all as single parents. In addition to the challenges of successfully rearing a child in today’s world, these overworked women must often cope with other major stresses. Work, financial concerns and the task of overseeing a household are difficult to manage… especially on your own. That’s where today’s guest can really help. Takiyah Smith is both a mother and a business professional. Moreover, she has a passion...
From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home: Tembi Locke
June 11, 2019 16:30 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBMany of us lucky boomers now have the discretionary time to celebrate life in all of its fullness. And one of the best ways to do that is by immersing yourself in a great read that’s filled with passion, love, profound life lessons, travel and, of course, amazing food. That’s why this show promises to be especially meaningful. Our guest is Tembi Locke. You may recognize her name from her acting because Tembi has appeared in over forty TV shows and films. But she is also a writer with a poig...
I Survived The Battle of D-Day: Lauren Tarshis
June 05, 2019 16:30 - 12 minutes - 10.4 MBIf you’re a grandparent, you know there is no greater fulfillment in life than to impart important values and share meaningful ideas with your grandchildren. And that’s where today’s guest comes in. Lauren Tarshis is the New York Times best selling author of the I SURVIVED series. These values driven books are actually character studies as they explore major moments in history through the eyes of children involved in the midst of wars and other life-changing events. She joins us to share all...
The Misadventures of Max Crumbly: Rachel Renee Russell
June 04, 2019 16:00 - 14 minutes - 11.9 MBIf you’re a grandma, no doubt you know there’s no greater fun than sharing a lively, delightfully illustrated book with your grandchildren—especially one that will help them navigate the difficulties of middle school. Author Rachel Renee Russell and her co-author daughter have just come out with another highly entertaining story, The Misadventures of Max Crumbly 3: Masters of Mischief, that issure to engage the imagination of any grandson or, for that matter, granddaughter, too. If you ar...
Grandma Alert: Joyful Books For Curious Minds
May 16, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBIf you’re a grandma, no doubt you know there’s no greater joy than encouraging your grandchildren to experience the joys of discovery and learning. Our guest, Nathalie LeDu, is a writer, editor, and education advocate.She is also the Executive Editor of Odd Dot, which is an imprint of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group. They specialize in creating 'joyful books for curious minds.' And they are doing just that with an array of delightfully, illustrated information-packed books you are goi...
Mended Hearts: Donnette Smith
May 14, 2019 16:00 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBYou may not have heard of PSVT but chances are you’ve experienced the symptoms of this condition. These can be frightening and anxiety producing if you aren’t familiar with what to do. Our guest is Donnette Smith is the president of Mended hearts. She joins us to share all about paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and the steps you can take if you think you may be suffering from the condition. So, if you care about aging well and spending many more years with your grandchildren, you wo...
Colton’s Pocket Dragon: Rebecca Massey
May 08, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 14.9 MBIf you’re a grandma, no doubt you know there’s no greater fun than sharing a lively, delightfully creative book with your grandchildren—especially one that will spark their own imagination and creativity. Author and grandma, Rebecca Massey, has written two highly entertaining book series, which are based on stories she used to make up with her grandson. The series are called Colton’s Pocket Dragon and Colton’s Time Machine. Rebecca is joining us to share about both her books and pursuing her...
LADIES WHO PUNCH: The Explosive Inside Story of The View
May 07, 2019 17:00 - 11 minutes - 9.51 MBEveryone loves a great backstage book filled with juicy tidbits. And it can’t get much juicier than backstage at The View. Author and New York Bureau Chief of Variety, Ramin Setoodeh, has just delivered a real page-turner. No surprise, it’s become an instant New York Times bestseller. It’s called LADIES WHO PUNCH: The Explosive Inside Story of The View, and Ramin is joining us today to share all about it. If you love getting the inside scoop on today's news and opinion makers, you won’t want...
AARP’s: Healthy Living Guide 2019
April 30, 2019 17:00 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBBoomers realize that, if we want to continue to enjoy life as we age, we have to be mindful of how we take care of our bodies. AARP has come up with a practical and innovative guide for helping us do just that. Our guest is AARP’s top doc,Dr. Charlotte Yeh. Dr. Yehis the Chief Medical Officer for AARP Services and has graciously offered to once again share her medical expertise with us. She will give us her thoughts on an article in the April/Mayissue of AARP THE MAGAZINE. It’s called “Healt...
The Mayo Clinic: How to be a Safe Weekend Warrior
April 19, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutes - 9.72 MBWe boomers know that, if we want to continue to celebrate our lives, we’ve gotta keep moving. In other words… exercise. That’s why this show is especially helpful and informative. Our guest,Dr. Anikar Chhabrais an orthopedic surgeon in Scottsdale, Arizona and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Ariz. He joins us to share all about how we can keep moving, keep fit and avoid injury… a particularly important topic for those of us over fifty. If you care about your health and wellbeing ...
The Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child.
April 17, 2019 16:30 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBWe boomers know that life doesn’t get any better than enjoying the life affirming experience of spending time with happy, healthy grandchildren. And that is why this show is going to be especially meaningful. Our guest, Dr. Angela Mattke, is a pediatrician in the Division of Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at the Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester, Minnesota. She joins us to share all about an amazing resource you will want to share with your adult children who parent th...
David Baldacci: Redemption
April 16, 2019 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBFew writers can claim to keep millions of readers eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, David Baldacci. His novels have been heralded as “gripping,” “spellbinding” and “thrill producing.” Now David has added another soon-to-be bestseller to his already impressive list. In Redemption readers get to spend time with one of David’s most popular heroes, Amos Decker, as Decker reconnects with the first person he arrested for murder. The ex-prisoner, although now old and terminally ill, s...
Kushner, Inc., Vicky Ward
April 10, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MBIf you’re less than a fan of the current first family, you’ll want to devour every juicy tidbit our guest, Vicky Ward, has to say. Vicky has delivered one of the most anticipated, amazing reads around. Her book is called, Kushner, Inc.: Greed. Ambition. Corruption.And, believe me, this book is addictive! Vicky joins us today to share all about the First Daughter and her spouse, better known as Javanka. So pull up a chair, grab your coffee and prepare to be mesmerized as this celebrated autho...
Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior and Happiness: Gary Weitzman
April 03, 2019 18:00 - 14 minutes - 12.5 MBWe feisty boomers know that one of the best ways to take care of our heath and wellbeing is to share our lives with a furry companion. That’s why this show is especially informative. Our guest is Gary Weitzman. Gary is a licensed veterinarian and an accomplished animal welfare professional with more than 25 years of experience. He is also president of the San Diego Humane Society, serves on the board of the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, and is the author of three books with Na...
Holistic Health & Wellness: Lynne Wadsworth
March 27, 2019 16:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBOur guest is today, Lynne Wadsworth, is a health and wellness coach who is originally from England. We are now lucky to have her living on our side of the pond because she is a health coach and wellness cooking instructor who guides women in their 50s and beyond to become more energized and healthier than ever before. Lynne is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and her work focuses on taking women through an easy-to-do process so that we can say goodbye to the yo-yo dieti...
This is Motherhood: Jill Koziol
March 20, 2019 16:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBIf you’re a grandma (or about to become one), you are well aware that few joys in life can compete with being one of the lucky ladies in this very special club. However, motherhood itself can be fraught with doubts, stress, fears and a whole range of overwhelming feelings. And that’s where today’s guest comes in! Jill Koziol is the co-founder and CEO of Motherly, a modern lifestyle brand that redefines motherhood with all of its complexities for young mothers today. Jill is coauthor (with Mo...
AARP’s Date My Grandma: Jeffrey Eagle
March 11, 2019 16:00 - 17 minutes - 14.8 MBThose of us on the Feisty Side of Fifty know that one of the best ways to continue to celebrate life as we age is to add a little spice and romance. And that’s just what this show is guaranteed to do! Our guest is Jeffrey Eagle. Jeffrey is the Vice President of AARP Studios and the Executive Producer of a brand new series you are going to love. It’s called “Date My Grandma” and this saucy show is guaranteed to lift your spirits, make you smile, and add a nice big dose of fun to your day. ...
Anna Delfina: Nourished
March 09, 2019 17:00 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBAnna Delfina is a Functional Nutritionist, Integrative Mental Health Expert, Holistic Health Detective, and Transformational Life Coach. For the last 15 years, she has specialized in women’s empowerment, mental vibrancy and unraveling complex health issues. Anna is joining us today to share all about the launch of her cutting edge program, Nourished. This innovative approach is designed to ground women in their deepest feminine radiance and power so that they can step boldly into life of th...
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S 100 DIVES OF A LIFETIME: Carrie Miller
March 07, 2019 17:30 - 15 minutes - 13 MBBoomers well know that one of the best ways to celebrate our lives is through travel. Seeing new sights, being adventurous and opening our hearts and minds to fresh experiences keep us both curious and youthful. That’s why I am especially excited about our guest, Carrie Miller. Carrie is a National Geographic travel writer and dive expert. She’s joining us today to share all about a book that will both widen your horizons and inspire you to jump into the deep end of life. It’s called Nationa...
The CBD Oil Solution: Dr. Rachna Patel
March 06, 2019 17:30 - 11 minutes - 9.51 MBDr. Rachna Patel is an internationally recognized expert in the field of medical cannabis. She teaches patients how to use CBD oil to relieve their symptoms, transform their health, and live a better quality of life. Now she has written a go-to book on the subject. It’s called The CBD Oil Solution and she’s joining us to share all about it. If you suffer from aches and pains, insomnia, or a whole host of maladies that strike us on the Feisty Side of Fifty, you won’t want to miss this one!
What to Eat When: Dr. Michael Roizen & Dr. Michael Crupain
March 05, 2019 18:00 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MBTwoaccomplished and highly acclaimed doctors are joining us to share all about their new book, WHAT TO EAT WHEN. You know Dr. Michael Roizen from his many New York Times bestselling books, including the groundbreaking work (and one of my all time favorites) Real Age. His co-author, Dr. Michael Crupain, has numerous credits to his name, one of them being that he is the Medical Unit Chief of Staff at The Dr. Oz Show. These two medical powerhouses have joined forces to create one of the b...
David Baldacci: The Stars Below
February 25, 2019 17:00 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBFew writers can keep millions of readers eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, David Baldacci. David has just added another book to his already impressive list. This one, however, is part of a series aimed at young adults and fantasy lovers of all ages. It’s called The Stars Belowand he’s joining us to share all about it. If you love a great tale told by a master storyteller, you won’t want to miss learning what this famous author has to share!
How Can I Help? Sherrie Dunlevy
February 20, 2019 17:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MBBoomers know, despite the many upsides of age, one of the hardest lessons the years bring is facing significant grief and loss. Death affects each and every one of us and the process of mourning is still deeply misunderstood. Moreover, we all want to know how best to support those we love who are experiencing significant loss in their own lives. And that is where our guest is especially helpful. Sherrie Dunlevy is a former news anchor, radio talk show host and businesswoman. But she is also...
National Geographic’s 100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas: Joe Yogerst
February 13, 2019 17:00 - 11 minutes - 9.71 MBJoe Yogerstis an editor, writer, and photographer who has lived and worked on four continents: Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. His writing has appeared in numerous major publications including 33 National Geographic books. Joe joins us to share all about his latest must-own book, National Geographic’s 100 Parks, 5000 Ideas.I know each of you is going to want to have this one in your personal library. So take 10 minutes, listen to what Joe has to say and start packing your bags to hi...
NATURE’S BEST REMEDIES: The Top Medicinal Herbs & Spices
February 05, 2019 18:30 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MBWe feisty boomers know that, in order to keep celebrating our lives, we need to take good care of our heath and wellbeing. That’s why today’s show is going to be especially informative. Our guest is Dr.Tieraona Low Dog. Dr. Low Dog is an internationally recognized expert in integrative medicine, dietary supplements, and women’s health. For many years she worked with Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona’s Center for Integrative Medicine. She joins us to share all about National Geograph...
Dr. Robi Ludwig: Why Your Best Age is NOW!
December 06, 2018 17:30 - 17 minutes - 14.7 MBJoin acclaimed psychotherapist, highly regarded author and frequent guest expert on national television, Dr. Robi Ludwig, as she shares the keys to aging with joy and purpose in her new book, Your Best Age is NOW! If you hope to “embrace an ageless mindset, reenergize your dreams and live a soul-satisfying life,” you won’t want to miss this lively and informative conversation about all things aging. Dr. Robi also shares how Depend is creating ways to ensure you feel confident, secure, fabulo...
Brother John: August Turak
December 03, 2018 18:00 - 18 minutes - 15.6 MBOne of the greatest upsides of age is the growing urge many of us feel to focus more on the spiritual aspects of life. To these ends, our guest, August Turak, joins us to share the story behind his remarkable, award-winning book, Brother John: A Monk, a Pilgrim, and the Purpose of Life. The story surrounds a magical encounter on Christmas Eve that led the author, and his readers, to the redemptive power of an authentically purposeful life. Whether you adhere to an organized religion, consid...
An End to Upside Down Thinking: Mark Gober
December 02, 2018 18:00 - 27 minutes - 24 MBThroughout modern history, both science and personal experience have taught us that our world as made up of matter: things we can see, touch and otherwise know to be “real.” But what if this type of materialistic thinking got it wrong? What if consciousness was more fundamental than matter? What if consciousness was far greater than our individual perception? What if consciousness was the basis of all we experience on the earth plane and even beyond this lifetime? Mark Gober has long sought...
Toys for Tots: How to Make the Holidays Bright For Children In Need
November 27, 2018 17:00 - 11 minutes - 9.61 MBThere are currently over 15 million U.S. children living below the federal poverty line. Moreover, 1 out of every 3 children lives in a family where neither parent has full-time, year-round employment. Given the economic climate and the impact of recent hurricanes, millions of children risk disappointment on Christmas morning as their parents struggle to provide the basic essentials of food and shelter for their little ones.Fortunately, parents can turn to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation ...
The Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
November 26, 2018 17:00 - 11 minutes - 9.36 MBWe boomers know that life doesn’t get any better than enjoying the deeply moving, life affirming experience of holding a brand new, healthy grandchild in our arms. This awe-inspiring experience is the reason this show is going to be especially meaningful. Our guest, Dr. Myra Wick, M.D., Ph.D., is the Medical Editor at the Mayo Clinic Medical as well as a specialist in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Department of Clinical Genomics at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minneso...
Mary Higgins Clark: You Don’t Own Me
November 15, 2018 17:00 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBAmerica’s #1 best selling “Queen of Suspense,” Mary Higgins Clark, comes to Feisty Side of Fifty Radio for another lively interview. She’ll be sharing all about her latest book, I’ve Got My Eyes On Youas well as some personal aspects of her life and the various ways she gets inspired. If you love a great mystery (and who doesn’t?) you’re in for a real treat. You won’t want to miss hearing from the woman who has gifted us with memorable twists and turns for more than forty years!
GOOD, BETTER, BEST: Sue McCarthy
November 06, 2018 17:00 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MBSue McCarthy is an outspoken advocate of entrepreneurialism and women-owned businesses—something she knows a thing or two about. In fact, Sue is the founder and CEO of the Vault Luxury Resale, a multimillion-dollar resale boutique in Saint Louis. She and her daughters were the stars of Resale Royalty, a popular reality TV series produced by celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe that aired on the Style Network. Now Sue shares her incredible life story in her recently released, must read book, GOOD, B...
MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS: NEW REMEDIES, OLD DRUGS, NEW TRICKS!
November 05, 2018 17:30 - 17 minutes - 15 MBCutting-edge medicine and innovative medical procedures are opening up a whole host of new options available to us boomers. Today is a truly exciting time to be an aging adult. Never before have scientific breakthroughs pushedthe envelope and the boundaries further out when it comes to our health and wellbeing. You will find both inspiring and fascinating information in the October/November issue of AARP THE MAGAZINE all about, MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS - NEW REMEDIES, OLD DRUGS, NEW TRICKS! Bu...
National Geographic: ALL OVER THE MAP With Betsy Mason
November 01, 2018 16:30 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBWe boomers know that one of the best ways to keep our minds active and sharp is by learning new and fascinating information. That’s why I’m especially looking forward to introducing our guest today, Betsy Mason, and her topic: ALL OVER THE MAP. In addition to being a map enthusiast, Betsy is an award-winning science journalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She was the former science editor for Wiredmagazine and is currently writing a science column for the Contra Costa Times. Betsy...
The Tattooist of Auschwitz: Heather Morris
October 30, 2018 16:00 - 11 minutes - 9.54 MBDespite the many upsides of age, a long life means that we have witnessed a number of horrendous events. One of the most horrendous events ever, however, was experienced by our parents’ generation. And that, of course was the holocaust and the tragic events of World War II. Our guest, Heather Morris, has written a riveting, real life account of one of the surviving prisoners of Auschwitz. But this man wasn’t just any prisoner. Lale Sokolov was forced to become the designated tattooist who h...
University of Heaven: Dr. Raymond Moody & Lisa Smartt
October 29, 2018 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27 MBAs long as there have been rational humans walking the earth, mankind’s greatest mystery has remained the same: is there life after life? Dr. Raymond Moody was the very first mainstream doctor to broach the subject in his groundbreaking work, Life After Life, published in 1975. As a physician, Moody had long been interested in accounts of patients who had returned from a Near Death Experience (NDE) with stories of their journey to an afterlife. Lisa Smartt is the founder of the Final Words...
Jonathan Baillie, THE SPLENDOR OF BIRDS: Art and Photographs from National Geogr
October 26, 2018 16:30 - 14 minutes - 12.3 MBJonathan Baillie is the Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist of the National Geographic Society. He is a world-renowned leader in conservation science, and has authored several key publications on the status and trends of the world’s species and ecosystems. Jonathan joins us to share all about one of the most beautiful and important books I’ve ever seen. It’s called: THE SPLENDOR OF BIRDS: Art and Photographs from National Geographic. The book is a treasure trove of fascinating infor...
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’S JOURNEYS OF A LIFETIME: George Stone
October 25, 2018 16:00 - 12 minutes - 10.8 MBBoomers well know that one of the best ways to celebrate our lives is through travel. Seeing new sights and opening our hearts and minds to fresh experiences keep us both curious and youthful. That’s why I am especially excited about our guest, George Stone. George is editor in chief of National Geographic Travel. Combining his two passions, being both an avid explorer and a passionate storyteller, George has long enjoyed the best job in the world. We are thrilled to have him join us to sh...
Tasting Italy: Jack Bishop
October 24, 2018 16:30 - 11 minutes - 9.51 MBWe feisty boomers know that one of the best ways to celebrate life is through travel, enjoying great food and learning new and fascinating information. That’s why this show is especially exciting. Our guest is none other than Jack Bishop. You know Jack as one of the hosts and chief creative officer of America’s Test Kitchen. He is also a celebrity chef, cookbook author and expert on Italian cuisine. Jack joins us to share all about National Geographic’s incredible new book: TASTING ITALY: A...
Dork Diaries--Rachel Renee Russell
October 16, 2018 16:00 - 11 minutes - 9.65 MBIf you’re a grandma, no doubt you know there’s no greater fun than sharing a lively, delightfully illustrated book with your grandchildren—especially one that will help them navigate the difficulties of middle school. Each one of theDork Diaries booksis just that! Author Rachel Renee Russell and her co-author daughters have just come out with another highly entertaining story, Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Happy Birthday, that issure to engage the imagination of any granddaughter. So, ...
Lacy M. Johnson: The Reckonings
October 09, 2018 16:00 - 20 minutes - 18 MBAs boomers, we know all too well that many of our cherished values are being undermined and even mocked in today’s social and political climate. However, there is some awfully good news. Young women are coming to the fore and making real strides in speaking out to change things. One of those remarkable women is our guest today. Lacy M. Johnson wrote about her horrendous experience of being kidnapped and raped in her highly acclaimed book, The Other Side. Now, she is exploring the aftermath ...
The Burn Zone: Renee Linnell
October 08, 2018 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.3 MBIf you are a fan of sweeping stories that engage you from page one, you are going to want to be sure to catch this show! Our guest, Renee Linnell, has a fascinating background. She graduated magna cum laude with a double degree, traveled to nearly fifty countries on her own before she turned thirty-five, was a surf model, a professional tango dancer andstarted five companies. Nevertheless, with all of these achievements to her credit, she is here to share about a very different experience. ...