In many ways, aging can truly bring on “the good life of our golden years.” Yet, no matter our age, educational level or accomplishments, we can still fall victim to scams, various fraudulent schemes and, believe it or not, the lures of a cult.

Our guest, Spencer Schneider, knows first hand what it feels like to live under the fear of physical and sexual abuse, forced labor and the sheer terror of suffering long-term, broad-ranging exploitation. He has just come out with a fascinating and compelling account of his 23-year ordeal. It’s called Manhattan Cult Story: My Unbelievable True Story of Sex, Crimes, Chaos, and Survival.

If you or someone you care about has been impacted by ongoing abuse or the terrors of subjugation through membership in a cult, please take a few minutes to tune in. You will hear Spencer discuss the issues involved and share ways he successfully overcame them to heal from the emotional trauma he experienced.

Manhattan Cult Story: Spencer Schneider

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It goes without saying that one exciting way we senior women can keep growing and thriving is to broaden our horizons and explore the wonders of the road through travel. Moreover, our worlds can expand even further if we choose to embark on those adventures as solo travelers.

Our guest, Beth Binger, is on a mission to equip and inspire women to confidently step into a new season of life by planning and embarking on a solo road trip. Through her YouTube channel, blog, and now her new book, Beth shares the practicalities of solo travel for women of a certain age. But, more importantly, she shares how we can leave confusion and uncertainty in the rear view as we find the freedom and wonder travelling solo can provide.

Beth joins us to share all about her soon-to-be released book, There's Wonder Around the Bend: An Inspiring Guide for Solo Road Tripping. Plus, she is offering afree bonus for people who preorder the book. It will be a "Meet the Author" Webinar on Monday, 5/12 @ 7:00 EDT filled with Q&A and storytelling as well as starter tips for women interested in taking their first solo road trip.

So listen to what Beth has to say, and then start packing your bags. It’s high time we hit the road and explore the many exciting and life-enhancing adventures traveling solo can provide!

Solo Female Road tripping Over 50: Beth Binger

As aging women, we know that it’s high time we focus on making improvements to our health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to remain strong and fit for as long as possible, and Dr. Pooja Mahtani is an expert in helping us do just that.

Dr. Mahtani is a registered pharmacist and integrative/functional nutritionist who is the new medical expert at Bodybio. She is joining us to discuss how women can navigate the hormonal changes as we age, and how our dietary and supplement choices can alleviate menopause symptoms and support hormonal balance.

If you care about aging well and addressing the hormonal changes and challenges caused by menopause, you won’t want to miss this one!

Navigating Hormonal Changes as We Age: Dr. Pooja Mahtani

As we know all too well, aging brings about some life-changing losses. And, for many of us, that means the loss of a spouse. Becoming a widow certainly has its share of challenges and that’s where our guests can really help.

Financial advisor, Alexandra Armstrong, and family crisis and trauma psychologist, Mary R. Donohue PhD, have come together to update their bestselling book,On Your Own: A Widow’s Guide to Emotional and Financial Well-Being. These two experts are both widows themselves and personally understand the shock and trauma this event can bring to a woman’s life. Yet, thankfully, this book provides a valuable resource that helps to walk you through this incredibly stressful time so that you can create a new, fulfilling and financially secure life.  

If you are a widow or know someone who is, please plan on listening to this informative and uplifting conversation. Their ideas and advice will help you more than you know…

On Your Own: A Widow’s Guide to Emotional and Financial Well-Being

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!

Single at Heart: Bella DePaulo, Ph.D.

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!

Manhattan Cult Story: Spencer Schneider

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