Kickass Boomers

Today’s Kickass Boomer is a replay episode from our past interview with Judith Stevens. Judith is a Coordinator for Study Groups and National Outreach Volunteers for Edgar Cayce’s Association of Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.). The A.R.E. was established to continue the teachings of Edgar Cayce, the most documented psychic of the 20th century and also known as the “Father of Holistic Medicine.” In this episode, we will talk about the life-changing lessons she learned from Mr. Cayce and how she is applying them in her work today.

Join me and find out why Judith is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 08:34] Opening Segment

[08:35 - 20:11] Command The Mind, Body, and Spirit

[20:12 - 30:12] Read and Experience Cayce’s Lessons 

[30:13 - 40:24] Seek Healing Modalities 

[40:25 - 42:29] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Whatever we put into our body is going to affect our mind and our spirit or soul.” - Judith Stevens

“There are no coincidences according to Mr. Cayce. We’re in this Earth but we chose to come in and we had to get at the end of the long waiting line.” - Judith Stevens

Resources Mentioned:

Email Judith at [email protected] or call her at 800-333-4499 ext. 7237. Visit https://www.edgarcayce.org/ and their social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest. 

Learn more about A.R.E.’s Prison Outreach Program here or call their toll-free number 800-333-4499 ext. 7190. 

Looking for volunteer opportunities? See this link. 

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

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In Today’s Kick Ass Boomers Solo Episode,  We will be talking about downsizing. Downsizing is definitely not a favorite topic of boomers, but it is something most of us will have to do at some point. Before putting a house on the market, it is important to get rid of as much stuff as possible.  I decided to rent a pod so I could start packing and have a place to put all of the boxes. Since we are moving to Florida to a much smaller house, most of our furniture will have to be donated or sold on consignment. Most the have kids today do not want their parents stuff. Except for maybe some very special items, if it is old, even if it is in good condition can also be difficult to sell furniture because there is a glut of boomers selling furniture. So if you are thinking about downsizing, think about what you can get rid of and start packing your house!

[00:28 - 02:59] Downsizing: It's not a favorite topic of boomers, but it is something most of us will have to do at some point

[03:00 - 05:23] Downsizing and Moving: Tips to Make the Process Easier

Tweetable Quotes

“Fewer possessions means more time for fun and socializing and less time cleaning.” - Terry Lohrbeer

“My new mantra is if I'm no longer using it, donate or toss, I know that will make my next move much easier.” - Terry Lohrbeer

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected]. 

Lisa E. Betz never intended to become a writer. She followed her love of math and science to a degree in mechanical engineering and a job at an aluminum manufacturing plant. (She knows the real reason aluminum foil is shiny on one side and dull on the other.)

After six years in the industry, parenthood led her to change jobs and become a high school substitute, which led to an opportunity to direct a high school play. Lisa’s directorial debut was a success, leading to a dozen more plays, everything from Shakespeare to Oscar Wilde, plus one pun-filled melodrama she wrote herself.

Looking back, Lisa can see how her unconventional path to authordom prepared her to create her quirky, unusual mysteries. Her years leading Bible studies gave her a deep understanding and appreciation for the first-century setting of her books. Her analytical, engineering mind helped her create complex, clever mystery plots. And her years directing high school plays. It gave her a deeper understanding of how to develop complex, lovable, sometimes snarky characters.

In addition to writing novels, Lisa speaks and blogs about living with authenticity and purpose. She also experiments with ancient Roman recipes, eats too much chocolate, and enjoys long walks in the woods. She and her husband live on a beautiful, wooded hillside on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with their rambunctious cat, Scallywag, who is the inspiration for Nemesis, the mischief-making cat who stalks the pages of the Livia Aemilia Mysteries.

Let’s hear her!

[00:02 - 08:40] Lisa Bets: From Engineer to Mystery Novel Writer 

• Lisa Betz is an engineer turned mystery writer
• She started taking correspondence courses on writing to fill the void in her life.
• Lisa became a substitute teacher leading to her role as a school play director.
• She couldn’t find a script for her school play she decided to write one.
• When her children were growing up, she mainly volunteered for everything and got paid for it.
• It gave her an idea and inspiration that she could write for other people. 
• With Her Bible Study and History background, she wrote a strong female character that revolves around her time.
• Getting published is just the first step; you have to market your book.
• It's not easy to become a successful author, and you have to change your mindset from someone who dabbles in writing to someone who takes writing seriously.

[08:41 - 17:40 How to Live an Authentically Good Life

• Lisa points out that being challenged and learning is good for the brain.
• there are wonderful resources out there for whatever it is you want to learn
• living authentically means living according to your core values
• pursuing your God given purpose is more important than pleasing others
• Lisa shares her blog Live Intentionally 
• We are keeping our brains young by doing things we love with more freedom we have as boomers.
• Sharing your talents with others is an important part of being authentic.
• Laughing releases hormones that hel

Spyder Johnson is a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition for Optimal Health, BSBA East Carolina University) he strongly suggests health and fitness become priorities for everyone. He is a 1957-issued geezer who lives in Florida a world-traveled old geezer from Deep South USA. He offers a light-hearted approach to baby-boomer fitness, while focusing on the discipline and motivational aspects. Making it fun is critical. There are literally a million books that focus on exercise and nutrition. Most offer quite mundane reading. his story (book) simplifies it down to the basics - Let’s Eat Right & Exercise. It's an extremely simple concept that people tend to over-complicate. It can be viewed as FUN instead of work. Just as splash his book with entertaining 12-word poems, numerous motivational/humorous drawings, and fictional stories about the bumbling womanizer Zarkoff Zucchini - people can do the same to their fitness program. Use some common sense, minimize and prioritize your life, apply some dedication and discipline, take a long-term view of the process, and get out there and do it!  

In this episode, Spyder reminds listeners that money isn't necessary to live a happy and healthy life. He also shares some great insights about how to have more fun in life. The speaker recommends reading humorous books and spending time with friends. She believes that more fun would be beneficial for everyone, including the elderly. He also discusses the benefits of dancing, walking, and volunteering. Spyder insists that getting off the couch and moving is the key to longevity. let’s hear him!

[00:01 - 08:58] Dancing is a great exercise for older adults

[08:59 - 22:13] It’s Not Just Doing Physical Exercises but Diet as Well!

[22:00 - 32:47] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“Just stay active and pick something and have fun and do it, eat naturally. Just don't, over-complicate it, it's not a difficult thing to comprehend you don't, just eat right. Use common sense, and exercise and just realize that it’s a long-term thing”

– Spyder Johnson

“I put more emphasis on walking than anything because you learn that when you're a baby. So just get out there and start walking and moving those muscles and get yourself limbered up and then maybe eventually get into some strength exercises with some little dumbbells and really, I'm a big advocate of just staying flexible.”

– Spyder Johnson

Visit Spyder’s Website www.SypderJohnson.com

Resources Mentioned

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].

Doug Stebleton has been working in the entertainment business since 1987. Born and raised in Glasgow, Montana, he came to Hollywood at age 19 and has lived and worked in southern California since then. His expertise is music publishing for film and television. His company owns a catalog of songs that are licensed to film and television studios and to independent productions. Some of the company’s credits include Blood Diamond, Borat, Little Miss Sunshine, Zoolander, Big Bang Theory, Blue Bloods, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Sopranos, Ugly Betty, CSI, Scrubs and ER.

Doug is also a film producer. His first film was a documentary titled Mother of Normandy: The Story of Simone Renaud. His next film, I Want Your Money, was released in over 500 theaters across the nation in 2010. In 2014, Doug produced and directed Reagan at Normandy, a short film for the Airborne Museum in Normandy, France, and in 2017, he produced Heroes of WWII: The European Campaign.  Other projects he is producing include a cable TV show on film and TV cars called Kars & Stars and a feature film, Big Life.

Doug has a love for history and hopes to keep making films and documentaries that are inspiring, informative and educational. His passion for Hollywood films and time travel inspired him to create The Hollywood Time Travel Series. It’s a Wonderful Time is his debut novel, which he coauthored with Reinhard Denke.

Join me in this episode and learn why Doug is a Kickass Boomer!

[00:01 - 15:48] Opening Segment

 [15:01 - 25:00] Coming up with a story to tell.

[25:00 - 28:02] Local WWII Veterans Keeping the Memory Alive

[28:03 – 30:32] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“I'll tell you how I found out about the film. Cause I was not looking for it. I've been blessed, God's blessed me to put me in situations where I've been at the right place at the right time.” – Doug Stebleton

It's not about picnics. It's about our servicemen that have served this country. We owe them a great debt of gratitude that can never be repaid." – Terry Lohrbeer

Email mailto:[email protected] other sites you can visit: www.ironmikeent.com www.motherofnormandy.com www.hollywoodtimetravel.com

Resources Mentioned

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].

Jane Marla Robbins, a Finalist for a CAPS Grant in Poetry from the National Endowment of the Arts, is the author of the bestselling Poems of the Laughing Buddha; DOGS IN TOPANGA 2000-2018; and CAFÉ MIMOSA IN TOPANGA (winner, South California Book Publicists Poetry Award).  You can see and hear her read all three books on YouTube. Her poems have been published in many places, including The Cultural Weekly, Thrive Global, and The Scarlet Leaf Review.

Commissioned by the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. to write and perform the one-woman play Reminiscences of Mozart by His Sister, she also performed it in Lincoln Center in New York.  Her one-woman play in verse, Miriam's Dance, about Moses' sister, was produced in New York and Los Angeles, as was her two-character play, A RADICAL FRIENDSHIP, about Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rabbi Abraham Heschel, (starring Ed Asner). Jane's best-selling self-help book, Acting Techniques for Everyday Life: Look and Feel Self-Confident in Difficult Real-Life Situations, and its accompanying deck of illustrated flashcards, won the Gold Axiom Business Book Award. Articles on her teaching, as well as her essays, have appeared in The Los Angeles Times.

In New York, she starred in her three-character play, Jane Avril. After its Off-Broadway run, the play was translated into Danish and produced in Copenhagen. Also in the same city, she starred in her Obie-nominated one-woman play, Dear Nobody, which she co-authored with Terry Belanger, and which ran for a year in New York, was produced on CBS for Camera Three, and toured to London and all over the United States. Jane's play, Bats in the Belfry, was directed by Roscoe Lee Browne at the Spoleto Festival, and her one-act, Cornucopia, won the University of St. Thomas One-Act Play Competition

Join me in this episode and learn why Jane is a Kickass Boomer!

[00:01 - 06:48] Opening Segment

[06:49 - 10:38] Gaining Self Confidence!

[10:39 - 17:06] Preparing Yourself

[17:07 - 20:40] The Importance of Laughing as We Don’t Do This Enough.

[20:41 - 28:01] Do What You Love to Do

[28:02 – 30:44] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

"When I see children be born, I remember what it feels like to be open to the mystery of life” – Jane Marla Robbins

"When you're doing something, you love to do that will make a difference."- Jane Marla Robbins

Email [email protected]to connect with Sharon or follow her on LinkedIn or visit janemarlarobbins.com to learn more about her work.

Resources Mentioned

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].

Katharine Esty, PhD, 87, is a best-selling author, practicing psychotherapist, a widow, a mother, a grandmother, and an activist for aging well. She’s on a mission to dispel myths about old age and to end ageism, which limits and undermines the most experienced among us. She lives in a retirement community west of Boston. Her recent book, Eightysomethings - A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness, was published by Skyhorse. Join me in this episode and learn why Katharine is a Kickass Boomer! [00:01 - 04:22] Opening Segment Let’s get to know Katharine Esty, PhD What we can learn from her book, “Eightysomethings” [04:23 - 14:09] How to Age Well How to deal with challenges in your 80s Is there a right to retire? Katharine shares her thoughts Get inspired by this mission that Katharine wants to fulfil [14:10 - 24:13] How to Live Longer What research suggests about how to live longer Here’s how to heal yourself without any external medications How to contribute to your community as a boomer [24:14 - 34:01] How to Enjoy Your 80s The exciting things that 80-somethings can do How Katharine got her inspiration for her book How to write a legacy letter according to Katharine [34:02 - 38:28] Closing Segment Connect with Katharine! Links below Final announcements Tweetable Quotes: “It pays to be in good shape.” - Katharine Esty, PhD “One of the things I really want to do is get out the word that there’s so much good news about what it's like to be older.” - Katharine Esty, PhD Get in touch with Katharine by emailing [email protected] or visit her personal website to learn more about her work. ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's Disease is a true challenge. Betsy has been there, done that, and has the experience to help guide you through the tough times. Betsy tells her story of how she was able to care for her own mother-in-law with Alzheimer's Disease, and she shares advice on how to get the support you need to care for your loved one.

Betsy Wurzell is a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and Preschool Teacher's Aide. She is a mom to her son, Josh who is 37 and has special needs. She was also a caregiver for her mother-in-law for 5 years. She has never heard of Alzheimer's until her mom-in-law was diagnosed! Her husband Matt was diagnosed in 2010 with Early Onset Alzheimer's. Matt's journey changed her life. She became an advocate. She is the the creator and founder of Kick Alzheimer's Ass Movement group on Facebook. She beleives that no one should ever walk this journey alone during caregiving or after caregiving!

Join me in this episode and learn why Betsy Wurzell is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 08:57] Ask for Help When Memory Problems are Observed

[08:58 - 25:01] The Troubles of Alzhemier’s and Dementia

[25:02 - 34:49] Advocate for Those Who Need Help

[34:50 - 38:59] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“There's no excuse for caregivers not to be educated. You have to do the work.” - Betsy Wurzell

“This is not just an older person forgetting. This is dementia or Alzheimer's. This is serious. We've got to get him help so the more people can hear other people's stories, the better.” -  Terry Lohrbeer

“For us, boomers, we want change. We're going to make people change. We're going to fight so that when things happen, we're going to fight for the rights that we have and our loved ones have and we're going to be advocates.” - Terry Lohrbeer

Email [email protected] to reach out to Betsy Wurzell and check out her Facebook group and podcast Chatting With Betsy

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].

During these times, the importance of having someone who will be there for you cannot be stressed enough. What services and facilities out there are geared toward improving overall health and well-being you might be missing out on?

Today, Linda MacDougal focuses on the older adult population.  She is a senior health advocate and massage therapist, a holistic health practitioner, and a management consultant for caregiving situations.  As a senior herself, Linda is also an advocate for change in the senior living space.  Her background and focus on awareness led to the writing of her book "The SPIRIT Method of Massage for Seniors: Raising the Bar...A Primer for Massage Therapists and Caregivers".

Linda is a social worker who has worked with elderly clients for many years. She has discovered that many of the common problems faced by these clients, such as falls, lack of mobility, and medication issues, can be improved with the help of specialized care. In this podcast episode, Linda shares her insights on how to provide better care for elderly clients, including tips on how to improve their mobility, massage therapy, and medication management.

Join me in this episode and learn why Linda MacDougal is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 08:51] Observing the Realities of Senior Health Care

[08:06 - 20:58] The Importance of a Patient’s Advocate

[20:59 - 44:24] The Advocacy for Better Senior Health Care

[44:25 - 45:09] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“They don't want it [treatment] to be part of the routine, but it's important for the people that they say they’re taken care of.” -  Linda MacDougal

“When you don't have your feet supported, you don't have your ankles supported, you don't have your knees, your hips, the whole body is off.” - Linda MacDougal

“You need two people listening because you're not paying attention because you're emotionally involved. So you need a second pair of ears to really understand what the doctor is saying.” - Linda MacDougal

Email [email protected] to reach out to Linda MacDougal and check out her book "The SPIRIT Method of Massage for Seniors: Raising the Bar...A Primer for Massage Therapists and Caregivers".

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].

How impactful are stories? More than you can imagine! That is why we should not let these fade and instead carry on the value along the way by sharing it with others.

James enjoys bringing people and events from history back to life through the telling of stories.  A history enthusiast since his childhood, James loves encouraging people to share stories about themselves and members of their own family trees that will inspire others to do the same.

Did you know that the average person listens to seven different podcasts a week? Baby boomers have a lot of knowledge and experience to share with the world. Contrary to common belief, the podcast is easy to do and anyone can start doing it. Baby boomers need to get their voices out there so the world knows they're very much alive and kicking with tons of value to share.

Join me in this episode and learn why James Gardner is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 08:05] How Stories Connect All of Us

[08:06 - 17:47] Tragic Stories to Share to the World

[17:48 - 31:14] Capture the Stories and Carry them Forward

[31:15 - 43:39] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“Once you start looking into the story and you find out, it's so interesting, you create this connection and bond that can ever go away.” - Terry Lohrbeer

“Stories are the best way to tell the history and learn history.” - James Gardner

“It's those [personal history] stories that I think are so important to capture because they will disappear in a couple of generations if people don't keep telling those stories.” - James Gardner

Email [email protected] to reach out to James Gardner, check out his podcast Your History Your Story and connect with him through social media #yhys

Resources mentioned:

The American Heritage Book of the Presidents and Famous Americans by American Heritage

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].