Would you like to turn a midlife crisis into a midlife chrysalis? If so, here is the practical and inspirational wisdom of Chip Conley, legendary strategic leader of Airbnb, as he discusses the Modern Elder Academy, where people turn their mid-life anxiety into a life purpose that transforms their future. He founded the MEA Baja retreats and online programs when he experienced ages 45 to 55 to be the most challenging and unhappy in his life. Chip says there is adolescence but also a “middle-essence” where we can emerge like butterflies and live more powerfully throughout our long and healthy lives.

If you have ever wondered why so many people invest in themselves with life coaching, you will understand when you hear Michael discuss his latest book, I'm Not OK With Gray.

This week on Generation Bold: The Fountain of Truth, I interview Life Coach Michael Taylor and explore:

· Why the inner journey brings greater happiness than the material quest

· How to get off the roller coaster of stress, success, stress, success, repeat

· How aging can be the catalyst to lasting happiness

· Why adversity may be the greatest gift you possess if you use it for self-growth

And much more.

About Michael

Coach Michael Taylor is an entrepreneur, author of ten books, motivational speaker, radio and TV  show host who has dedicated his life to empowering men and women to reach their full potential by transforming their lives from the inside out. He knows how to overcome adversity and build a rewarding and fulfilling life and is sharing his knowledge and wisdom with others to support them in creating the life of their dreams.

He was featured in the Amazon.com bestselling book Motivational Speakers America with legendary speakers Les Brown and Brian Tracy, and he has won numerous awards for his dynamic speaking style. Public speaking is his passion and being on stage brings him great joy.

He is the host and producer of two TV Channels on the Roku Network, Joy Passion & Profit, a show designed to empower entrepreneurs to build companies that change the world, and, Shatter The Stereotypes, which allows men of color to live extraordinary lives. In addition, he hosts two podcasts of the same name, which can be found on most podcast platforms like Spotify and iTunes.

Risa Olinsky is the author of Why Walk?The book motivates you to Create a Lifestyle YOU can LIVE With... And she is the President of FreeWalkers, the international walking organization.

Are You Ready To...?

· Better manage your time?

· Lose weight?

· Improve your eating habits?

· Sleep better?

· Carve out the time to exercise?

· Feel less stressed and anxious?

· Breathe more deeply and relax?

· Fit more steps into your day?

If so, you must hear Risa on:

· What motivates us to move?

· How do people discover the joys of simply walking?

· How to transform yourself from a couch potato to a FREEWALKER, whether walking: In the woods or in the city…Alone, with friends or in a group…Morning or the evening? …Home or on vacation?

During the show, you will get details of my invitation to WALK WITH ME in February 2023 around the Potomac River! The folks at Freewalkers.org organize the event. FreeWalker’s mission is: To advance the health and well-being of the public by educating, motivating, and challenging people to participate in long-distance walking events. A non-profit 501(c)3 organize events and provide information designed to encourage the practice of walking. The group is free and open to everyone. They encourage each member to accomplish challenging goals as we work together, experience and promote pro-pedestrian issues.

Meet Gerald Commissiong, CEO, of Todos Medical, a diagnostic and therapeutic development company working in prescription and over-the-counter drugs to strengthen the immune system.

Discover:

· The surprising connection between cancer and Covid

· How Covid can trigger Alzheimer’s

· The treatment of long COVID

· Diagnostic advances in Cancer and Alzheimer’s

· Why Alzheimer’s occurs in the brain and how that can be connected to the immune system

Gerald answers the question of why we should seek an early diagnosis of a disease, like Alzheimer’s that yet has no cure.

Gerald Commissiong serves as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Todos Medical. He has over ten years of experience in therapeutic and diagnostic development, including all aspects of product licensing, research collaborations, and go-to-market strategies. He is the former CEO and co-founder of Amarantus Bioscience, a company that developed LymPro, an Alzheimer’s diagnostic currently being advanced by Todos Medical.

Mr. Commissiong has raised over $70 million in research capital to forward numerous scientific development programs, including those currently underway at Todos. He is a former professional football player for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League who received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Science and Engineering with a focus in Financial Decisions from Stanford University.

I interview Dr. Stephen M. Golant on the new types of mature housing

· All-leisure and communities

· Volunteer and lifelong learning communities

· Technology for aging in place

and

Why do older people NOT want to live near other older people; yet are not integrating into the younger society as a whole.

Stephen M. Golant, Ph.D., is a Professor at the University of Florida (Gainesville). He consults, lectures, and writes on older adults' housing, mobility, long-term care, and technology needs.

His most recent book is Aging in the Right Place, published by Health Professions Press. His most recent paper develops a theoretical model to explain the smart technology adoption behaviors of elder consumers ("A theoretical model to explain the smart technology adoption behaviors of elder consumers (Elderadopt)." Journal of Aging Studies, 42, 56-73)

He is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and a Fulbright Senior Scholar award recipient. He recently received the Richard M. Kalish Award from the Gerontological Society of America for his insightful and innovative publications on aging and life development in the behavioral and social sciences. He is frequently called on by corporations, universities, state government agencies, and national organizations as a lecturer or an adviser and has appeared on numerous television and radio programs.

He has written or edited about 140 papers and books, including Location and Environment of Elderly Population (Wiley, 1979), A Place to Grow Old: The Meaning of Environment in Old Age (Columbia University Press, 1984), Housing America's Elderly: Many Possibilities, Few Choices (Sage Publications, 1992), The Columbia Retirement Handbook. (Columbia University Press, 1994); Encyclopedia of Financial Gerontology (Greenwood Press, 1996); the CASERA Report (Creating Affordable and Supportive Elder Renter Alternatives (Margaret Lynn Duggar & Associates, Inc., 1999), and The Assisted Living Residence: A Vision for the Future (The John Hopkins University Press, 2008). Dr. Golant serves on the editorial boards of The Gerontologist, Journal of Aging Studies, Journal of Housing for the Elderly, Research on Aging, and Seniors Housing & Care Journal.

Dr. Susan W. Golden is an expert on innovation and the unique entrepreneurial opportunities that longer lives, and the growing $22 trillion longevity economy present. She stands for a change in the way products and services are provided to us as we age and innovation in new businesses that could change our lives in healthcare, caregiving, leisure, and work.

We talk about all this and Susan’s journey of how she retooled to take leadership in this field.

Susan is the Director of the dciX Impact Initiative at the Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute (DCI). She teaches at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Also, she serves as a mentor and advisor to the Techstars Future of Longevity Accelerator and a thought leader partner to Pivotal Ventures on their caregiving innovation initiatives.

Susan advises startups and companies on their longevity strategies. Her career includes time spent in venture capital, public health, and life sciences, which provides her with a multidimensional, multidisciplinary perspective on longevity opportunities.

Dr. Golden is an example of Stage (Not Age) thinking and is living a multistage life. She received a doctorate in science from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, attended Harvard Business School’s program for management development, and was a 2016 Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute fellow.

Is the economy haunting your retirement peace of mind? Are inflation and the stock market dampening your retirement dreams…or forcing you to keep working?

In our podcast this week, I interview Ronald J. Surz, author of Baby Boom Investing In The Perilous 2020s, co-host of the Baby Boomer Investing Show, President of Target Date Solutions, and CEO of GlidePath Wealth Management. His passion is helping his fellow baby boomers at this critical time in their lives when they are relying on their lifetime savings to support a retirement with dignity.

Discover:

· The facts about Target Funds…what are they, and how can you access if they are right for you

· What to expect in the near-term markets?

· How to find the advisor that fits your needs and temperament

· Why money is just the basics, there is more to retirement enjoyment and legacy

· Is it time to take a loan against your home or a reverse mortgage?

· Understanding the retirement risk zone

· The power of the annuity to your retirement security

SHOW BONUS…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. Send me your thoughts on this or any show at www.adrianeberg.com/contact, and I will send you a free download of my latest book, The Retirement Income Explosion: Save More. Spend Less, Live Better. It will make a massive difference in your retirement future

Have you been thinking of going on a wellness retreat? How will you choose? They can be expensive; how can you get the most for less? Will the retreat really change your health, stress level and habits once you are home?

Make your retreat experience more than a vacation. Make it an adventure.

Join me as I interview Adora Winquist,  a retreat specialist, modern World-Renowned Alchemist, aromatherapy expert, and Author of Detox, Nourish, Activate: Plant and Vibrational Medicine for Energy, Mood, and Love.

Whether you consider a mediation, spa, spiritual, wellness, adventure, detox, or yoga retreat you can:

Ignite Your Inspiration:

When we are inspired, we are engaged with life. Retreats help reignite your passion, purpose and inspiration and celebrate the beauty of life in all its forms. You get to immerse yourself in creativity and connections to awaken the joie de vivre, the joy of life, which exists innately within you.

Connect in Community:

When was the last time you sang, danced, and laughed with others of like mind in community? We long to share the stories of our life journey with others, it is part of our DNA, and it is how we heal and evolve collectively. There is great magic that unfolds when those of like mind and resonance unite and your unique experiences become augmented by another. From meditation to movement to ceremony and co-creating with the elements, you will feel the sense of freedom and communion that comes from a welcoming, compassionate community and the remembrance of being part of the whole. Enjoy the delight of glorious and healthy meals prepared for you so you can experience being deeply cared for and nourished.

Immerse in Nature:

Surrounding ourselves in nature is one of the greatest healing gifts available. The elements of earth, air, water, and fire have volumes to teach us about ourselves and the beautiful pathways of empowerment that exist within us. You will experience levels of awakening and transformation through the alchemy of nature that will sustainably shift and expand your understanding of your path and purpose in this life. You will take home new skills and applications of this wisdom to apply to your modern-day life to magnetize greater health, intuition, and abundance.

Discover Accessible Tools & Techniques:

New tools and techniques are imperative for us to live the highest and most vibrant life. Our soul work and spiritual growth requires accessibility and practicality just as it requires an open mind and heart. Experience practical tools and techniques to embody innovative ways of being, manifesting, balancing, and activating vibrant health including high immunity and harmony physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Learn how to curate your internal and external environment to co-create your highest life experience of joy and vitality. 

Heal

A wellness retreat offers you time to heal. Healing the past allows you to craft a new story for your future. As you clear old patterns of limitations from your belief systems, emotional body, mental constructs, and your cellular consciousness, you will source a deeper connection within. Healing at the core and DNA level elevates your physical vitality, emotional intelligence, and your spiritual understanding of life and your place within it.

Claim Your Joy:

We are pulled into more directions at once than we can count. It seems that in a moment our joy, lifeforce and energy can be zapped. Only you can say yes to yourself but saying no to all those areas of life that do not serve you. The freedom is within you to give yourself permission to put yourself first. You deserve to embody health and happiness on every level.more to come

Discover:

More about The Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation

The Foundation was started in 2013 to commemorate and honor the life of Catherine Violet Hubbard, a six-year-old victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy and enduring animal lover. In 2014, the Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation was awarded over 34 acres of Connecticut state farmland by a unanimous vote from the Connecticut State House of Representatives and Senate, which would become home to the Catherine Violet Hubbard Sanctuary.

Since its inception, the organization has raised over $6.5 million in funding, including grants from the ASPCA, private sector partners, and thousands of individuals, to support its breadth of programming, including a pollinator protection initiative providing critical shelter, sustenance, and migration space for essential pollinators of the ecosystem, free community workshops around animal care and environmental protection, aid for seniors to keep and care for their pets and much more.

Do you know you have a book inside you ‘somewhere’ but have trouble getting the words on the page? Are you ready to write your memoirs, family history, inspirational tales, informative books, and children’s books but do not know where to start?

My guest, Helen Heavirland, is an author, speaker, and encourager with multiple award-winning books. Helen loves to teach grandparents and others to write their simple (or extraordinary) experiences into stories that intrigue younger generations and inspire them. You, too, can write stories that transform the future.

During my interview with Helen, you will discover:

· How to write for one person and captivate many

· How to write from the heart, not the head

· How to inform authentically and not sound pedantic or dry

· How to know when your writing is publish-worthy

Helen guides you with her foolproof method …GEM…to help you write your:

Memoirs or inspirational stories, with her courses for beginning writers:

“3 Keys to Writing Stories that Inspire Your Grandkids.”

“Write Your Memories”

Upcoming Book: Surviving the Sand, June 2022

Helen Heavirland’s family moved from a comfortable home in the beautiful woods of Oregon’s Coastal Mountain Range to the desert in Eastern Washington. Thanks to Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River, irrigation had become available. Helen’s family, along with many other families, broke sod and tried to farm desert. It was like pioneering a hundred years late.

Eking out a living was tough at first—the first winter, the family slept outside under blankets of snow. But the family works together, plays together, struggles together, and, ultimately, wins together.

Writing Awards:

Writer’s Digest—Honorable Mention, Children’s Fiction—King of the Cabbages

Cascade Award

2022 Finalist, Unpublished Children’s Picture Book—King of the Cabbages

Winner to be announced June 25, 2022

2020 Winner, Published Nonfiction Stories—“A Christmas Tradition to Treasure.”

2019 Winner, Published Articles and Blog Posts—“Forget Not”

2017 Winner, Published Memoir—My God is Bigger

2013 Winner, Unpublished Poetry/Gift Books—Gospel According to Fido