Feisty Side of Fifty

By Feisty Side of Fifty

Society & Culture

What's Feisty Side of Fifty about?

Celebrating 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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Laura Theodore: Easy Vegan ...

05.13.2022

Have you decided to start eating healthier as you age? Would you like to learn to prepare easy, nutritious and decidedly delicious meals? Do you want to nourish your body and satisfy your palate at the same time? If so, ...

Feisty Side of Fifty episodes:

02.09.2021 Joel Sartore: National Geographic’s THE PHOTO ARK Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher and a 25 plus year contributor to National Geographic magazine as well as numerous other prominent publications. Moreover Joel is on a personal mission as “Animal Ambassador, a voice for the voiceless.” ...
01.27.2021 Always Italy: Frances Mayes We 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 Frances Mayes. ...
01.22.2021 Retirement Heaven Or Hell: Which Will You Choose? Are you a boomer who is considering retirement and concerned about your financial security and general wellbeing? If so… you’ll want to be sure to take a listen to what Mike Drak and Susan Williams have to say. Mike is ...
01.15.2021 Cathy Richards: Jump Start Fitness in the New Year Do you need a little more motivation to get started (or re-started) with healthier habits this year? Have you started and stopped more times than you care to remember? Fed up with fad diets and endless gimmicks that never work? ...
01.08.2021 Nava Atlas: Plant Powered Protein Have you decided to start eating healthier in the New Year? Do you want to incorporate more wholesome foods into your diet without spending hours in the kitchen, yet still enjoying meals that are as delicious as they are nutritious? ...
01.07.2021 Breakup Bootcamp: Amy Chan Age brings about a number of challenges in many areas of our lives. One of the most difficult of these is the pain of breaking up from a romantic relationship. Whether it’s by way of separation and divorce, the fallout ...
01.06.2021 One Step Further: The Story of Katherine Johnson If you’re a grandparent, no doubt you know there’s no greater joy than sharing a book with your grandchildren that’s both educational and inspiring. And it doesn’t get much more educational and inspiring than this one! Our guest, Katherine Moore, ...
01.05.2021 The Journalist: Lucy Rose Fischer Despite the many upsides of age, a long life means that our generation has witnessed a number of horrendous events. And one of the most painful of these harkens back to our youth: The Vietnam War. Our guest, Lucy Rose ...
12.17.2020 THE SAINT MAKERS: Joe Drape One 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, Joe Drape, joins us to share the story behind his remarkable ...
12.16.2020 Toto and Coco: Alan Frame Everyone loves getting lost in the pages of a great read—especially one that captivates you with a tale that is both riveting and rich with historical detail. Our guest, Alan Frame, has written just such a book. Alan is a ...
12.10.2020 Ladies and Gentlemen: The Penguins! Ivor Davis We boomers can well remember the British Invasion and the Fab-4 who stole our young hearts. So, when I mention The Fab-4, you may think I’m referring to the Beatles… but I’m not! Our guest, Ivor Davis, is the legendary ...
12.08.2020 The How Not to Diet Cookbook: Dr. Michael Greger Wouldn’t it be great to restore your youthful, slim figure and revitalize your outlook on life? How about getting practical, low cost and simple recipes that help to keep the pounds from creeping up while they prevent or reverse the ...
12.03.2020 Boom: 6 Steps to a Longer, Healthier Life, Cathy Richards Our guest, Cathy Richards, M.A.,is an author, speaker, wellness and aging coach and a consultant on all things related to growing older with health and vitality. She’s known for helping baby boomers and beyond to achieve an amazing quality of ...
12.02.2020 Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy, Melissa De La Cruz If you are a fan of a great read with more than its share of twists and turns, you’re going to love this book. Better yet, you can share this one with your middle-grade grandchildren! Melissa De La Cruz, bestselling ...
11.30.2020 A Mother’s Grace: Michelle Moore We boomers have been through some rough times as of late and could really use a big dose of inspiration. Wouldn’t it be great to meet someone who, despite the pandemic, could motivate us to turn our energies into making ...
11.24.2020 The Golden Girls Cookbook: Christopher Styler When it comes to spreading holiday cheer, it doesn’t get much better than enjoying a big delicious dose of food for your both your body and your soul. Our guest, Chef Christopher Styler, joins us to share innovative and mouthwatering ...
11.20.2020 On the Offensive: Karen Stollznow Have you ever inadvertently hurt someone’s feelings because of what you’ve said, yet had no idea what it was? Or perhaps you’ve used certain references and phrases that were commonplace years ago but are unaware that they cause pain and ...
11.18.2020 The Lemon Tree: Sandy Tolan Despite the many upsides of age, a long life means that we boomers have borne witness to a number of horrendous events, incidents of human suffering and wars throughout the world. One conflict that many of us are familiar with ...
11.17.2020 David Baldacci: Daylight Few writers can claim to keep millions of readers up at night, eagerly foregoing sleep to keep turning pages, like bestselling author, David Baldacci. His novels have been heralded as “gripping,” “spellbinding” and “thrill producing” and he has sold over ...
11.10.2020 The Beatles and Me on Tour: Ivor Davis We boomers can well remember the British Invasion of the mid ‘60s and the four young lads from Liverpool who stole our young hearts. So, without a doubt, you’ll want to be sure to tune in for this one! Our ...
11.09.2020 Rachel Hollis: Didn’t See That Coming! We boomers have been through some rough times as of late and could really use a big dose of inspiration. Wouldn’t it be great to meet someone who, despite the pandemic, could motivate us to get off the couch and ...
11.06.2020 Dr. Angie McCartney: Here, There and Everywhere! Dr. Angie McCartney is Paul McCartney’s stepmother. But Angie has enjoyed an incredible career in her own right. Her resume includes owning a thriving tea and wine business, authoring several books, and becoming a sought-after media star with various talk ...
11.02.2020 Barbara Rose Brooker: Having It All At Any Age Do you believe that everything is possible at any age? Barbara Rose Brooker does and she's on a mission to spread the word that women of maturity can truly have it all. She is a tireless advocate when it comes ...
10.21.2020 National Geographic: America The Beautiful Our guest, Susan Goldberg, is Editor in Chief of National Geographic and the editorial director of National Geographic Partners. In her role, Susan has no doubt borne witness to many incredible and awe-inspiring sights. But none are more impressive than ...
10.20.2020 The What to Eat When Cookbook: Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Michael Crupain 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 even reverse the most dreaded diseases of aging? Want to learn ...
10.16.2020 The Cat I Never Named: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess Despite the many upsides of age, a long life means that our generation has witnessed a number of horrendous events. One of the most horrendous of these is also one that many of us Americans know painfully little about. Beginning ...
10.13.2020 Who Gives A Poop? Our guest, Heather Montgomery joins to share all about her just released, in-depth examination of a subject that each of us knows as part of daily life… yet the topic is rarely discussed in public. The title of her book ...
09.25.2020 National Geographic: Almanac 2021 with Susan Tyler Hitchcock We 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 excited to speak with our guest, Susan Tyler Hitchcock. Susan is a writer ...
09.24.2020 Vicki Lawrence Shares About Carol Burnett, Mama's Family and More! Every boomer out there knows Vicki Lawrence from the cheeky and ever-so-colorful characters she created on the Carol Burnett Show. Vicki debuted on the show in 1967 (the year she graduated from high school), playing Carol’s little sister, Chrissie. But ...
09.23.2020 National Geographic: Cosmos With Ann Druyan We 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 excited to speak with our guest, Ann Druyan. Ann and her late husband, ...
09.21.2020 A Chat With Sir Paul McCartney's Mum and Sis Ever wonderful what Sir Paul McCartney was like in real life during those fabled days of yore? Wouldn’t you love to get an insider’s look at the Fab Four and their friends when they were just being themselves? If you’re ...
09.18.2020 Sonia Manzano: A WORLD TOGETHER If you’re a grandparent, no doubt you know there’s no greater joy than sharing a colorful, inspiring and information-packed book with your grandchildren. This show promises to be especially uplifting and one with an important message for readers of any ...
09.16.2020 The Anti-Cancer Lifestyle Program: Meg Hirshberg Are you concerned about maintaining your good health as you age? Do you want to stave off disease, reduce inflammation and keep your zest for life well into your nineties and beyond? If so, you are going to want to ...
09.15.2020 Nava Atlas: Vegan On a Budget Have you decided to start eating healthier as you age? Do you want to incorporate more nutritious foods into your diet without spending hours in the kitchen and tons of money at the grocery store? Have you considered adding more ...
09.11.2020 Patricia Peyton Shares Exciting New Science About Physical Intelligence Patricia Payton joins us once again to share some fascinating science-based research into ways we can consciously take steps to make the most of our brain chemistry. Moreover, she will be sharing tips and “life hacks” that will help us ...
09.08.2020 The Name: Rabbi Mark Sameth Our guest, Rabbi Mark Sameth, is an author and an essayist who has been named as “one of America’s most inspiring rabbis.” He certainly deserves that honor as he has uncovered information that may literally change the face of God ...
09.04.2020 Medicare: Important Facts You Need to Know, Danielle K. Roberts Learning how to successfully navigate Medicare and the supplemental insurance you may need can be overwhelming for the average person. That’s why this show will prove especially valuable to you and your friends. Our guest, Danielle K. Roberts, is a ...
09.02.2020 Whispers of Hope: Bertie Simmons We boomers have been through some rough times as of late and could really use a big dose of inspiration. Wouldn’t it be great to meet someone who, despite the pandemic, could motivate us to get off the couch and ...
09.01.2020 How to Tap Into Your Subconscious Power: Kimberly Friedmutter Are there things you want to achieve but somehow sabotage your efforts? Do you want to lose those unwanted pounds, increase your energy levels and make healthier choices in your life? Would you like to harness the power of your ...
08.28.2020 The Fascinating Science of Cell Communication Our guest, Dr. Jon Lieff, joins us to share some fascinating science on how our cells communicate with one another. Cells can ask questions, get answers, give feedback, gather information, call for each other, and make complex decisions. Moreover, these ...
08.26.2020 Sophie Uliano Shares Her Tips for Vibrant Health After 50 Are you tired of feeling lousy, lethargic and discouraged about your body and your health? If so, you are going to want to be sure to hear what our guest today has to say. Sophie Uliano is a New York ...
08.25.2020 Sandra Brown: Thick As Thieves Few writers are talented enough to keep millions of readers eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, Sandra Brown. Sandra has just added another soon-to-be bestseller to her already impressive list, making it her 71st New York Times bestseller! In Thick ...
08.19.2020 Manson Exposed: Ivor Davis We boomers have lived through some major events that each of us remembers. However few are as stunningly memorable as the Tate/LaBianca murders that took place in 1969. In fact, August 9th marked the 51st anniversary of the day the ...
08.12.2020 Bonnie Taub-Dix: Snack Hacks for Cooking With the Kiddies If you’re a grandma, no doubt you know there’s no greater fun than sharing both food and fun with your grandchildren. That is where our guest comes in… Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RDN, CDN is the award-winning author of, Read It ...
08.07.2020 Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child: Tina Gilbertson Age brings about a number of challenges in many areas of our lives. Without a doubt, one of the most painful of these is that, for a variety of reasons, we can lose connection with our adult children. Our guest, ...
08.05.2020 Physical Intelligence: Patricia Peyton Which boomer out there wouldn’t want to live a long, happy and productive life? To those ends our guest, Patricia Payton, is going to share some fascinating science based research on how we can manage our own brain chemistry to ...
07.29.2020 Boundless Creativity: Martha Alderson, MA One of the best ways to make the most of our later years is to explore and express our gift of creativity. Each of us has something unique to share, but sometimes self-doubt, emotional traps or creative blocks will get ...
07.24.2020 Brandy Colbert: The Voting Booth Brandy Colbert is an award-winning author who specializes in writing books of substance aimed at young adults. Her books have been chosen as Junior Library Guild selections, and have appeared on numerous “best of” lists, including the American Library Association's ...
07.16.2020 Live Well, Die Broke: Tony Walker Are you ready to start living well and making wonderful memories for your family and yourself? If so, you’ll want to hear what our guest today has to share. Tony Walker is a retirement expert, financial advisor and best selling ...
07.15.2020 Our Wisdom Years: Dr. Charles Garfield Are you entering your wisdom years? If you are a baby boomer, you are going to want to learn how to access the joys, insights and special meaning these years can bring to your life. Our guest, psychologist and best-selling ...

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