Loving Later Life

Hey everybody! This is going to be a shorter than the usual not so long episode…and please stay to the end so I can tell you something fun and important.

The reason this is shorter is because I am getting ready for a trip that will be taking me many miles out of my comfort zone. I often talk the talk of how we have to be willing to take a risk or nothing will change; and I try to walk the walk just about every single day. Well, this will not be walking but flying. Literally.

In this episode I share with you where I'm going and why, and why I'm nervous and excited. It is also important to listen to the end so you know what is new and different for next week!

See you there!

This episode is very important for all of us. Please join me as I share the personal moments and revelations I had one night about the people in my life.

I was at the surprise engagement party my son made for his partner. And that wasn't the only surprise. I unexpectedly re-discovered how good it feels to be amongst people who are accepting, loving, genuine, supportive and kind. I felt a vibrational match with this group of amazing humans that I have not yet felt in this season of my life.

Just a few days later I was reminded that according to a study done by the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the single best decision you can make to improve your health and happiness is to cultivate warm relationships. These are the people who make you feel warm and fuzzy; and safe.

And then I heard a recording from Oprah where she said, "We are responsible for the energy that we allow to be brought into our space. You cannot move forward in your life to the level you want if you allow people in your space who are not supportive of you."

This all could not have been timelier for me. I'm confident it will impact you as well.

Welcome back to Loving Later Life this is Nancy Lang Gibbs your host and fellow Loving Later Lifer. Whether you're in your car or lounging in a chair at a pool on vacation, taking a walk, on the couch relaxing…just don't be eating for this one!

I recently had a very fun 48 hours thanks to being in later life. Let's just say you cannot say I'm full of shit. How's that for a hint? Yes, had a colonoscopy. And I decided that it would be so cool to take you along with me on the journey, so I recorded myself (you can relax, not during any of those moments) as I was going through the time before as to what I was doing and how I was feeling. And then afterward on the ride home…which to be honest, I have no recollection of what words came out of my mouth.

Before the entertainment portion of the episode, I remind you all of the importance of getting a colonoscopy and some updated information we should all know.

Warning: There are some frequent puns that will roll your eyes! Join me!!

How can you be truly happy? Loving Later Life listeners: join me as I unpack the steps to what will make you happy (and they're likely not what you're expecting) according to Gay Hendricks NYT best-selling author.

Gay Hendricks is the author of The Genius Zone which picks up from the work in his book, The Big Leap. Learn about what is holding us back and what we can do about it so that we can live a life we love. He explains that it is within all of us to get there. You are in the driver's seat. It's up to you.

If you are serious about enjoying your life, don't miss this episode.

Hello and welcome to Loving Later Life! I am Nancy Lang Gibbs your host, and this month I'm sharing some of my crazy ass dates and relationships. Last week was one of the more intense sagas, so this week, instead of the super soapy saga I was going to share, (I'll save it for another time) I thought I'd share one that had some very funny moments before it became scary.

After that, I have some one-liners from dates and almost dates that were so awful and absurd I had to write them down. Then a quick story of one that was actually a fix-up that turned sour, and lastly, to close out the episode and the month on a more positive note, I share about a couple of the good guys, even though they didn't work out.

And I want to say again, I'm sharing these because we all have stories and there are numerous benefits of sharing our stories for the storyteller and the listener.

In fact, I invite you to please record a voice memo, or write a story of yours and send it to me so I can share it. And if you'd like to be a guest on LLL, let me know so we can discuss that possibility.

It's time for me to share one of my relationship stories. This story took place back somewhere around 2007ish...and I was a very different iteration of myself than I am now. When I look back and see what I accepted as acceptable behavior toward me, it makes me cringe.

So without further judgement of myself, it is time to tell you about my first relationship post-divorce, and one of the worst. I can almost guarantee you won't be bored! Sit back, relax, and join me on this hell-of-a ride!

Welcome back to LLL and I am so excited to get right to this episode. Why?

Because, my special guest is none other, than my Mom! AKA Elaine Lang Ockner.

So, you may be wondering how my mom falls under the category of this month's theme of dating, relationships etc…

Let me tell you a little something about my mom, without any spoiler alerts….

My mom is 84 and telling it like it is, and how it was…to be a 19-year-old bride, then divorced and dating in a whole new world. She experienced things in her 40's for the first time in her life, which she shares openly and honestly. She shares some highs (literally) and some lows. Through it all she is driven by her love for her family, her music, and her whimsical zest for life.

And now, I am so proud to introduce you to, my mom, Elaine Lang Ockner…

Do you wonder if it's possible to safely date and find a partner online? Andrea McGinty has been named America's Premier Dating Expert and she shares her expertise about online dating and so much more! She has been a leader in dating since 1991 and that's when she founded "It's Just Lunch" which she grew to 110 locations worldwide. The catalyst? Being dumped by her fiancée weeks before her wedding! McGinty estimates she has set up over 33,000 dates, which have led to over 6,000 marriages!

With over 25 years of professional dating experience, Andrea founded 33000Dates.com so she could help singles navigate online dating.

She knows that in the 2020's the best way to meet people is through online dating using a professional coach. Andrea specializes in singles who are in their 40's-70's. She takes the burden of guesswork out---and makes it fun. She's a dating coach, cheerleader, and entrepreneur who genuinely gets excited when her clients meet someone, and it turns into a long-term relationship or marriage.

Her stress-free, practical online dating advice/coaching is based on real-life experiences. She's been featured on numerous media outlets including CNBC, CBS News, People, Forbes, and The Oprah Winfrey Show!

You can read more about Andrea and contact her at 33000dates.com . More info can also be found on the shownotes page at www.nancylanggibbs.com

Since the stores start displays for Valentine's Day in December, I figure to start talking about dating and relationships two weeks before the big heart day is totally acceptable. In fact, here at Loving Later Life for the next month or so we're going to wrap ourselves up in conversations about love, the search for love, and the stories of love—the good and the cringe worthy! (That part comes from my experiences!) I also have some very exciting guests lined up so don't miss any episodes!

With Valentine's Day approaching, it is a good time to remember to treat ourselves and honor our most important relationship: the one with ourselves! One way to do this, is to be sure we're setting boundaries. Boundary lines are essential to our total health. We are so conditioned not to disappoint and let down those we love. It might also upset, or even anger some people. It can be scary to draw that line in the sand knowing the possible consequences. In truth however, letting ourselves down is the worst option. It's betraying yourself.

I hope you'll join me.

In today's episode, I'm talking about Joy. Why? And why now? Well, my birthday is coming up this weekend. So what does the topic of Joy have to do with my birthday you may be wondering?

When you listen you will hear me share some very personal thoughts and feelings that explain why and how for the longest time, I thought there was something wrong with me; until I heard Brene Brown talk about this. It was the first time I felt understood and not to mention relieved. Did you know that Joy is the most vulnerable emotion we experience? Join me, and please share with others who you think need to hear this.