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TERRACE TRUTH TALKIN'

25 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

Talkin' Truths through the 7 F's of Living: a podcast for women in their fulgent years – 40’s, 50’s, 60’s.  

Joanna Bonaro gets down, dirty and real with her Guests as they talk without filters about the issues that effect all women when suddenly they realize they have hit “middle age” and life as they know it begins to truly change. Each guest from all walks of life -- are willing to reveal their "truths" with honesty and humor, while sharing experiences, opinions and advice on women's issues both current and timeless. Each podcast promises to be like sitting on your best friends terrace talking from the heart. My S1 Guest Host is Julie Hays with more Guest Hosts too in future Seasons and Guests from the world of the Arts, Rock 'n Roll, Law, Philanthropy, Small Business Owners, Real Estate, Pyschology, Finance, Cooks and women who share the same problems we all have with insight, solutions and humor!


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Theme Song: "Ballerina" by Amelia's Dream www.ameliasdream.com


Created by Joanna Bonaro

Produced by BrainyBeauty Production


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Episodes

FLOW - The Power of Healing Touch

November 07, 2020 15:55 - 52 minutes - 94.9 MB

HOW DOES ONE HARMONIZE ENERGY AND FLOW? Join me with Guest Teri Meissner, a certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner and Self-Care Instructor and recipient of The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge 2010 Award in Medical Excellence Humanitarian Award. She teaches health and wellness workshops in corporate, medial and institutional settings. Jin Shin Jyutsu is a Japanese Healing Art which harmonized body, mind and spirit utilizing a series of light touch on the body. It aids in the relaxation re...

FORTITUDE - Frighteningly Alone

October 03, 2020 14:55 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MB

Getting Past "The Fog" - How to move forward when a Spouse or Significant Other passes on? Join me with Guest Host Kerri McGann, actress and model, as we speak to one of the most inspiring and courageous woman I know, Melissa Maxwell, director, actress, writer, educator and motivational speaker - as she talks about her devastating experience and how she moved forward. We discuss her inspiring message given at a TEDx Talk at Barnard College for their Leadership Studies Program: facing your fe...

FINDING FORTITUDE- Widowhood

October 03, 2020 14:55 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MB

Getting Past "The Fog" - How to move forward when a Spouse or Significant Other passes on? Join me with Guest Host Kerri McGann, actress and model, as we speak to one of the most inspiring and courageous woman I know, Melissa Maxwell, director, actress, writer, educator and motivational speaker - as she talks about her devastating experience and how she moved forward. We discuss her inspiring message given at a TEDx Talk at Barnard College for their Leadership Studies Program: facing your fe...

FORTITUDE - Suddenly Alone

October 03, 2020 14:55 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MB

Getting Past "The Fog" - How to move forward when a Spouse or Significant Other passes on? Join me with Guest Host Kerri McGann, actress and model, as we speak to one of the most inspiring and courageous woman I know, Melissa Maxwell, director, actress, writer, educator and motivational speaker - as she talks about her devastating experience and how she moved forward. We discuss her inspiring message given at a TEDx Talk at Barnard College for their Leadership Studies Program: facing your fe...

FESTOON - Painting for Your Soul

September 19, 2020 14:55 - 54 minutes - 98.1 MB

Fostering Happiness and Well Being through Art. Join me with Susan Cottle Alberto whois a painter who lives and works in NYC and PA. She is an Assistant Professor of Art at Parsons, The New School for Design and has taught extensively in learning abroad programs and plain air workshops in Italy, including SACI Florence, St. John's University in Rome, and Montserrat, Viterbo. She has exhibited in NYC, the Northeast and abroad including The Painting Center, First Street Gallery and Synagogue f...

FOOD - Cooking with Friends (and Stars!)

August 22, 2020 19:57 - 37 minutes - 67 MB

RECIPES + MOVIES + INTERESTING CONVERSATION - Join me with my two guests Sachi Parker ( of the Shirley Maclaine family) and Joanna Keylock as we talk about their new show "Lights, Camera, Dinner Party!" - where you will meet the stars of the highlighted movie or TV show of the week talk about their experiences on set, while eating delicious dishes in a wonderful setting reflective of the show. Sachi and Joanna have cooked up a wonderful show with delectable food and intimate conversation. It...

FEELING FINE - Or Wanting To...

August 01, 2020 08:04 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Instead of What You Are Doing - Join me with my Guest Martine Byer LCSW, Author of the Book "What To Do Instead." Martine returns with more wonderful advice and tools on how to reduce our anxiety and worry during stressful situations at home, at work, with spouses, friends, lovers, and family. For all of us who want to make a positive change in our lives. We are joined by another wonderful expert Teri Meisner, a Jin Shin Shitsu practitioner (who will be interviewed in a future episode.) Fac...

FEM BOSS - Confidence is Key

May 30, 2020 08:01 - 49 minutes - 89.6 MB

SMALL BUSINESS DREAMS? TALK TO SOMEONE WHO DID IT - OPENING YOUR OWN BUSINESS - Why do it? When is the right time? How to finance it? Joanna and her Guest Host Abby Ross talk to very successful small business owner Wendy Pena of Charles Hair Studio about how she started, why she started, what kept her going through all the trials and setbacks, and the qualities we discovered one needs to build a business and stick with it. A very honest, moving and inspiring story from a woman who came to Am...

FLOURISH - Rock 'n Roll Femme Style

May 16, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

ONCE UPON A TIME ... there was young girl from New Jersey who grew up to be The Queen of Rock 'n Roll and a Renaissance Woman of our time. Join Joanna with her Special Guest Maureen Van Zandt, as they explore Maureen's extensive multi-faceted career in the Arts as an actress, dancer, producer, philanthropist, fashion Icon, and inspiring role model for women in our fulgent years. (She also happens to be an excellent Speller.) And how her life in the Arts has allowed her to flourish and thrive...

FLOURISH - With Rock 'n Roll Flair

May 16, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

ONCE UPON A TIME ... there was young girl from New Jersey who grew up to be The Queen of Rock 'n Roll and a Renaissance Woman of our time. Join Joanna with her Special Guest Maureen Van Zandt, as they explore Maureen's extensive multi-faceted career in the Arts as an actress, dancer, producer, philanthropist, fashion Icon, and inspiring role model for women in our fulgent years. (She also happens to be an excellent Speller.) And how her life in the Arts has allowed her to flourish and thrive...

FLOURISH - Rock 'n Roll Femme with Flair

May 16, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

ONCE UPON A TIME ... there was young girl from New Jersey who grew up to be The Queen of Rock 'n Roll and a Renaissance Woman of our time. Join Joanna with her Special Guest Maureen Van Zandt, as they explore Maureen's extensive multi-faceted career in the Arts as an actress, dancer, producer, philanthropist, fashion Icon, and inspiring role model for women in our fulgent years. (She also happens to be an excellent Speller.) And how her life in the Arts has allowed her to flourish and thrive...

FASHION - Gray All the Way?

April 25, 2020 14:44 - 49 minutes - 90.1 MB

GRAY OR NOT TO GRAY -That is the question! Every woman eventually has to decide if and when she wants to forgo dying her hair or wait it out and go gray all the way. Join Joanna with her two guests Shanti Brigati - a raven haired beauty who went gray in her early 30's and Kerry McGann, a riveting redhead as we discuss going gray at an early age, the stigmas behind gray hair on a women concerning aging, beauty and acceptance in society along with the problems that natural redheads face of a d...

FITNESS - "Fysical" Therapy

March 15, 2020 08:04 - 1 hour - 113 MB

OH MY ACHING Neck! Back! Hips! Join Joanna and her wonderful Guest Expert Melissa Russo-Franco, Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Temple University who practices at Corinthian Physical Therapy in Mid-town New York City in a discussion about the common ailments and physical problems encountered by women in their fulgent years along with information on: causes, symptoms and exercise solutions for conditions such as Herniated Discs, Hip Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder Syndrome, Dowagers Hump, Osteop...

F*CKING - Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

March 01, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 89.7 MB

What should you do if you believe you are being sexually harassed in your workplace? Join Joanna with her Guest Host, Deborah Unger and Guest Experts Rory McEvoy - Partner at Akerman LLP who practices in the area of Labor & Employment and Cecilia Ehersman - Associate at Akerman LLP as they discuss ways to file a complaint, keep confidentiality, understand the differences between the Law and Company Policy and how investigations are handled along with various outcomes. Highly educational and ...

FORKS - Paths in Your Career

February 16, 2020 03:10 - 45 minutes - 82.5 MB

TAKING THE PLUNGE AND CHANGING JOBS - nerve-wracking? Yes. Exciting? Perhaps. Should one take the plunge? It depends on so many factors especially in your fulgent years. Join us with Guests- Host Karen Abbate a highly successful Advertising Executive with Wunderman Thompson and our Guest Anna Kepe-Haas, from Latvia, former actress, director, producer, COO, Executive Director and now Vice President with CIT as we talk about the various transitions in her career path and how she used each job ...

FORKS - Changing Your Career in MidLife

February 16, 2020 03:10 - 45 minutes - 82.5 MB

TAKING THE PLUNGE AND CHANGING JOBS - nerve-wracking? Yes. Exciting? Perhaps. Should one take the plunge? It depends on so many factors especially in your fulgent years. Join us with Guests- Host Karen Abbate a highly successful Advertising Executive with Wunderman Thompson and our Guest Anna Kepe-Haas, from Latvia, former actress, director, producer, COO, Executive Director and now Vice President with CIT as we talk about the various transitions in her career path and how she used each job ...

FRIENDSHIP - Our Female Friends

February 01, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 76.6 MB

FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS - How important is it to cultivate and maintain your female friends? There are all kinds, from true genuine cheerleaders who only wish the best for you to frenemies and backstabbers. We have all lived through the spectrum. Join me with two wonderful women - Kerri McGann, actress, singer and model and Shanti Brigati, Government Executive - whom exemplify what joy a great friendship can bring to one's life as we discuss their lifelong friendship and adventures throughout the...

FAITH - Full Of Grace

December 21, 2019 09:44 - 29 minutes - 52.6 MB

FULL OF GRACE - What is the after life? Does it exist? Where does one go after death? Do we get messages from the beyond? Joanna and Julie discuss their unique and very personal experiences that have led to their spiritual beliefs about these age old questions.  Has anyone who has passed on ever communicated with you? Up next Season 2 in 2020 with new exciting guests and topics. Stay tuned...February 2. 2/2/20! Theme Song: "Ballerina" by Amelia's Dream ~ Amelia Gewirtz and Harold Stephan ...

FRIVOLITY - "Amelia's Dream" - A Musician's Journey

December 14, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 82.3 MB

BEING RIGHT BRAINED IN A LEFT BRAINED WORLD - How does one balance practicality and creativity? Join us as we discuss this issue with our guest Amelia Gewirtz, singer, songwriter, the genius behind the indie music band “Amelia’s Dream”, mom and successful real estate entrepreneur.   The world sometimes seems so bifurcated – as if it were solely meant for the Left brained- the worlds of finance, politics, law, medicine, engineering, electricians, plumbers, accountants…. The Right brained ind...

FASHION - Lipstick Confidence and Damn Those High Heels!

December 07, 2019 19:00 - 21 minutes - 35.9 MB

SEEING RED? WE HOPE SO! - Damn those articles that come out every few years stating that one is “too old” to wear red lipstick once one turns 50. We talk about the freedom of doing whatever we please - thankyou! And get opinions from our beautiful friends and listeners about “red power” at any age.  And next we tackle the need for high heels – is it all hogwash? What eventually wins out- to heel or not to heel?  Next, a special Musical Guest Artist for the holiday season. Join us on Sunday ...

FITNESS - "Fitting" into the Modern Family as a StepMom

December 01, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 37.5 MB

STEPMOM MYTH EXPLODED - We expand what the term “fitness” is all about with our Special Guest who talks honestly about dating in your 40’s and then becoming a StepMom. How does one “fit” into an existing family paradigm and what steps to take to transition slowly for both the children and oneself as the new  “other” mom.  Next podcast on SUNDAY December 8. Come and join us as we are "seeing red"! Instagram - @terracetruthtalkin Theme Song: "Ballerina" by Amelia's Dream www.ameliasdream.co...

FITNESS - "Fitting" into the Modern Family

December 01, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 37.5 MB

STEPMOM MYTH EXPLODED - We expand what the term “fitness” is all about with our Special Guest who talks honestly about dating in your 40’s and then becoming a StepMom. How does one “fit” into an existing family paradigm and what steps to take to transition slowly for both the children and oneself as the new  “other” mom.  Next podcast on SUNDAY December 8. Come and join us as we are "seeing red"! Instagram - @terracetruthtalkin Theme Song: "Ballerina" by Amelia's Dream www.ameliasdream.co...

FOOD - Holy Chocolate and Guacamole!

November 24, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 44.9 MB

ITS A CHOCOLATE OBSESSION? Who doesn’t have a favorite? Who doesn’t have an addiction to certain treats? It's cold outside - take away the winter chills -- "Cioccolatta Calda" anyone? Joanna and Julie reveal lots of chocolate product suggestions for morning, noon and night.  Along with fave brands, treats and recipes, including Lo-Cal, sugar free and gluten alternatives so that you can indulge guilt-free. Go to our Instagram page @terracetruthtalkin for pics of our favorite chocolate delig...

FORTITUDE - "Sex and the Single Parent"

November 17, 2019 20:14 - 28 minutes - 50.2 MB

IT TAKES COURAGE - When is the right time? Dating at any age has its pitfalls but once one is a parent – it’s the kid’s welfare one has to put above all else.  Our guest Martine Byer, psychologist and author of the book “Sex and the Single Parent” discusses the problems that one encounters and the solutions to ease one’s mind, soul and body.  Next podcast on Sunday November 24. A Yummy episode you won't want to miss. Come and join us ! Check out more details on Instagram @terracetruthtalki...

FILOSOPHY - The 7 F’s ofLiving

November 10, 2019 23:06 - 21 minutes - 40 MB

Joanna Bonaro and Season 1 Guest Host Julie Hays explain "The 7 F’s of Living". As women, during whattheylike to call their “resplendent” or “fulgent” years, how do we live life to its fullest in a fast-paced, frenetic world? Then, from a current expose’, we try to understand the world ofsex clubsand whether we should start one? Every SUNDAY AM we will launch a new "F" topic - with special guests who will talk truth on the topics and issues that effect us all. Join us on Nov 17 with our FIR...