Aging can bring about its share of challenges. Some of us are now widowed, some of us are divorced and some of us have remained single our entire lives. There can be a certain stigma to being single. However, if we are honest with ourselves, many of us know that the single life can be both fulfilling and fun. And that’s where today’s guest comes in.

Bella DePaulo (who received her Ph.D. from Harvard University) has always been single and always will be. In fact, The Atlantic calls her “America’s foremost thinker and writer on the single experience.” Her TEDx talk, What No One Ever Told You About People Who Are Single, has been viewed more than 1.7 million times.

We are thrilled to have her join us today to share all about her book entitled. Single at Heart: The Power, Freedom, and Heart-Filling Joy of Single Life. If you are living single or knows someone who is, you’ll want to make sure you hear what Dr. DePaulo has to share!

Thaao Penghlis is a multi-faceted actor, world traveler, author, renowned dinner party host and podcast creator. You know Thaao from his nearly four decade run playing two villainous characters on Days of Our Lives as well as other roles in both movies and on TV. And now Thaao is busily celebrating his Greek heritage through his latest project, a podcast entitled, “Thaao Penghlis’ Lost Treasures.” He joins us today to share all about this lively, informative podcast as well as his much sought-after cookbook, “Seducing Celebrities One Meal at a Time.”

So be sure to tune in and learn about Thaao’s amazing life, the treasures to be found in the rich history of Greece as well as the rich treasure to be found on your very own kitchen table!

As we boomers know, one of the best ways to keep learning and growing in our golden years is through travel and experiencing new and interesting places. That’s why I’m especially excited about interviewing our guest, Andrew Nelson.

Andrew is an award-winning writer and editor for National Geographic Traveler who has made his way through all 50 states as well as numerous countries for the magazine and the website. He served as director of editorial projects for National Geographic Travel in Washington, D.C. and throughout her career, he has no doubt been lucky enough to witness many beautiful and awe-inspiring sights.

We are especially lucky to have him join us to share all about a must-read book from National Geographic called Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations. I know each of you is going to want to have this one on your coffee table so that you can come back to it time after time.

So be sure to listen to what Andrew has to say so that you, too, can plan a trip where you can explore and enjoy the experience without fighting mobs of other tourists!

As we boomers know, one of the true joys in life is sharing memorable stories with our middle-grade grandchildren… especially those books that are both thought provoking and a great read. And that’s where today’s guest comes in.

Aida Salazar is an award-winning author and arts activist whose writings for adults and children explore issues of identity and social justice. Her previous books for children, adults and middle-grade readers include The Moon Within, Land of the Cranes, A Seed in the Sun, In the Spirit of a Dream, and Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter. These books have garnered both critical acclaim as well as a major fan base of young readers. One of her short stories, "By the Light of the Moon" was even adapted into a ballet production so Aida truly is a woman of the arts.

Now she’s joining us to share all about her latest book entitled Ultraviolet: Sometimes Life Explodes in Technicolor. It’s a great read that you’ll want to share with your grandchildren (especially your grandsons) so be sure to tune in!

Age brings about a number of challenges in many areas of our lives. Without a doubt, one of the most challenging of these is connecting with and supporting our young adult children who return to live at home.

Our guest, Dr. Anthony Rostain has joined forces with Dr. Janet Hibbs to create an essential guide for parents of young adult children who are living at home. Their book is called You’re Not Done Yet: Parenting Young Adults in an Age of Uncertainty. This highly accomplished physician is an author, a nationally recognized expert in child and adolescent psychiatry, Chair and Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Cooper University Health Care, and Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Cooper University Medical School.  In fact, Dr. Rostain is a true expert who holds a wealth of both education and experience. We are awfully lucky to have him share his thoughts on this difficult and often painful situation.

Therefore, if you, or anyone you care about, is experiencing the difficulties inherent to dealing with young adult children who live at home, you won’t want to miss this one!

Our guest, Sy Montgomery, is a bestselling author whose works include 38 books aimed at both adults and children. She is also an intrepid adventurer who has traversed the world to uncover and share the secrets of the animal kingdom so that her readers can experience these remarkable creatures for themselves.

Sy has just released her second book on an animal she terms the “most compelling of sea creatures” and she joins us to share all about her new book entitled, Secrets of the Octopus.

Please plan to listen to this expert’s guide to the wondrous bounty of Mother Nature and the intelligence and beauty of one amazing sea creature, the octopus!

Sadly, race remains one of the most divisive issues in our country. Nevertheless, many of us are yet to fully understand the challenges people of color face on an ongoing basis even today.

Debby Irving is joining us once again to share her brave, unflinching journey from white oblivion to white awareness openly chronicled in her book, Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race. This is not only a riveting tale of the building awareness that led to Debby’s personal wake up call; the book also provides a fascinating look at racial denial and our society’s secret acceptance of white privilege.

If you care about equality and social justice, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking discussion. Ms. Irving’s book provides the mirror to open and honest reflection and it’s up to each of us to bring racial consciousness into our minds and into our hearts.

One of the true joys in life is sharing memorable stories with our grandchildren… especially those books that are both thought provoking and beautifully written. And that’s where our guest comes in!

Ann E. Burgis the author of numerous multi-award-winning books aimed at young readers. Known for her poetic writing style, Ann’s books have received (among many others) such prestigious awards as the America Library Association Best Book for Young Adults and the Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner. Even as a child, Ann was drawn to books and poetry and, prior to becoming a fulltime author, she was an English teacher for ten years. So, this lady has a true calling!

Ann joins us to share all about her just released book, Force of Nature, a book she wrote to honor a fellow lover of both nature and poetry, Rachel Carson. This book is sure to be one you’ll want to share with your grandchildren, so be certain you listen to what this award-winning author has to share.

Wouldn’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 overcome your doubts and keep your life moving forward with joy and gratitude? If these ideas sound good to you, you are going to LOVE this show!

Dale Smith Thomas is an international motivational speaker (aka empowerment coach), a frequent guest on radio and TV, a former Mrs. Tennessee, and an author of three life changing books. And today Daleis joining us to share her inspiring and life-affirming message from her latest book,10 to Win.

I’ve had the immense pleasure of interviewing Dale twice before and, believe me, her thoughts and suggestions can truly transform your life. So, if you want to age well, reclaim your youthful spirit, and feel great, you won’t want to miss this show!

Few writers can claim to keep millions of readers eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, Steve Berry. Reviews for his latest novel, The Atlas Maneuver, have included such descriptions as: “Berry pumps the veins of history with action-packed adrenaline” and “Berry is the master scientist with a perfect formula for the bestseller list.”

In The Atlas Maneuver readers get to spend time with one of Steve’s most popular heroes, Cotton Malone. As a former Justice Department operative, Cotton begins this adventure by doing a seemingly simple favor for a friend. But, things evolve from there and Cotton is drawn into one of his biggest challenges to date.

Known for his deft blending of historical accuracy and thrilling storylines, Steve delivers his trademark page-turning suspense at its best in this book. So, if you love a great tale told by a master storyteller, you won’t want to miss hearing what this famous author has to share!