Writer Nancy Johnson joins the Satellite Sisters today to discuss her acclaimed debut novel The Kindest Lie.
Plus Liz is back with a health status report and a big announcement on her theme for 2021. PLUS, her own review of the excellent service she received from Lian and her son Colin this weekend. They came to install and deinstall a few things that will make her recovery much easier.
We are sad to read about Tony Bennett's Alzheimers. We've been there with our father. But we've got good news too - Julie on all the people who are jumping I'm to help with vaccinations around the country.
On Entertaining Sisters, Liz recommends a new podcast series from Audible called The History of Sketch Comedy written and performed by Keegan Michael Key. Smart. Funny. 10 episodes.
Julie and Lian both recommend The Dig on Netflix. Archeologist Twitter is abuzz.
Julie has high hopes for Tom Hanks in News of the World.
And we are all excited for a new romantic comedy called The Fussy Virgin from longtime Satellite Sister McGarvey Black. Her novel will be released by Bloodhound Books this week and we feel a little responsible (in a good way!).

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Novelist Nancy Johnson on The Kindest Lie, Liz's 2021 theme, Tony Bennett + Alzheimers, The Fussy Virgin

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Lian, Liz and Julie decide to spend a whole new episode just catching up! Where have they been? What are they watching + reading? What's coming up from Satellite Sisters?
Lian has the latest on her new book The Marriage Sabbatical. It's a National Bestseller now! Thank you to all who pre-ordered, asked for it at their library and are posting recommendations on their own socials.
Julie spent a weekend with her college women's group The Aging Models. It's their 30th anniversary of getting together annually! You can't make new old friends.
Liz went to a Bruce Springsteen concert in LA and doesn't regret a bit of it, even though all that dancing may not have been ideal for her new knee. Just ask her physical therapist.
Plus, Lian went to see Valerie Bertinelli at Vroman's and demands "Get that woman a talk show!". Here's Valerie's new cookbook. Indulge.


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Entertaining Sisters:
Liz recommends Scoop on Netflix. A dramatization of the disastrous Prince Andrew BBC interview starring Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell.
Lian's recommended books:
What Happened to Nina by Satellite Sisters favorite Dervla McTiernan.
Trail of the Lost: The Relentless Search To Bring Home The Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail by Andrea Lankford.

New 2024 Satellite Sisters episodes to download:
Fitness and Aging with guest Liz Neporent. 3/12/24
Colon Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Lessons Learned. 3/19/24
Women's Wellness Through Transitions like Menopause with MEA 3/26/24
Information about MEA Workshop Lian is attending in June:  A Lifetime of Women's Wellness: Thriving Through Transitions with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
The Marriage Sabbatical Pub Day Book Talk by Lian Dolan. No spoilers! 4/2/24

Upcoming Episode:
April 30: A Satellite Sisters Travel Special featuring Lauren Bates from Wild Terrains and Julie's report on her recent trip to New Zealand.

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New Sisters Catch-Up:  Hanging out with Valerie Bertinelli, Jon Bon Jovi, The Boss and our dearest college friends.

Welcome to the publication day special for The Marriage Sabbatical, the new book by Lian Dolan. From William Morrow out April 2, 2024. In this episode, Liz Dolan and Julie Dolan talk to Lian Dolan about the inspiration behind her latest novel, an adventurous story of one Gen X couple who hit midlife and need a vacation from their lives, their marriage and each other. Wife Nicole heads to Santa Fe to study silversmithing. Husband Jason opts for a motorcycle trip through Patagonia. What will happen when the sabbatical ends?
We discuss process, writing habits, inspiration, storytelling and what if everyone thinks this is about Lian's marriage. Plus, take a look behind the planning of a book tour. (Hint-- not as glam as Sex & The City makes it seem.)
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To find out more about Lian Dolan, her book tour or booking her for your book club, visit her website here. 
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The Marriage Sabbatical by Lian Dolan: Pub Day Book Talk!

Thanks to our partners at MEA, the midlife wisdom school, for sponsoring this episode about women's health, thriving though transitions like menopause and the new MEA workshop in Santa Fe. Our guests are Dr. Suzanne Gilbert-Lenz, a leading authority in women's health and hormones, and Christine Sperber, the co-Founder of MEA whose work focuses on navigating transition. Today's show focuses on Menopause, but the workshop in Santa Fe extends to all who want to thrive at any age.

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Women's Wellness and Thriving Through Transitions Like Menopause and Aging

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! For today's episode., we revisist Lian's story of being diagnosed with colon cancer after a routine colonoscopy and how that early screening may have prevented a much more serious outcome.
It's also the story of how being pestered by her friend Karah to get that screening may have saved her life. Satellite Sisters and Misters, this is what we do for each other. You have our permission to pester! 
We also bring listeners up to date as of today in terms of Lian's health. Four years after diagnosis and treatment, Lian talks about what it means to be a survivor and the lessons she learned about cancer as a patient that could be helpful to anyone going through cancer themselves. Or caregivers.
Please share this show with your own Satellite Sisters and Misters.

Here are the new guidelines for testing. 
For support for patients and families, here are some resources.
American Cancer Society 
Colon Cancer Coalition 
Colorectal Cancer Alliance


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SPECIAL: Colon Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Lessons Learned

This is a special March 2024 episode with our longtime fitness expert Liz Neporent, a health and fitness writer and author of Fitness for Dummies and The Runner’s Brain. Liz answers questions from Lian Dolan and Liz Dolan about setting new health and fitness goals as we age, plus questions from listeners. She also lays out goals and guidance on creating a positive mindset, cardio, balance, flexibility and nutrition. The Satellite Sisters also discuss the power of being part of a community when it comes to attaining health goals. 
This month, Satellite Sisters will also be posting special health episodes on Menopause and on Cancer. Follow Satellite Sisters on any podcast app including Apple Podcasts.

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Novelist Nancy Johnson on The Kindest Lie, Liz's 2021 theme, Tony Bennett + Alzheimers, The Fussy Virgin

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