In episode 51 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50 podcast, Chris and Jill continue to explore the different ways that women over 50 find to be fit and strong. In this episode, they talk with Gyata Stormon, tennis coach, author, and yoga instructor. The author of On the Ball: Doubles Tennis Tactics for Recreational Players, Gyata gives advice on how to begin playing as adults and WHY we should consider starting to play. She sees tennis not only as a way to stay fit but to have social connections and mental exercise. The discussion includes:  How to stay fit and strong playing tennis How to avoid injury The difference between singles and doubles in tennis Her philosophy on coaching Gyata’s travels around the world and how this affected her sport Yoga Staying motivated Eating paleo  How to find Gyata Stormon and her book, On the Ball. website: www.ontheballbook.com Facebook: Gyata Stormon Instagram: Gyata Stormon Email ontheballbook@gmail.com  Amazon: On the Ball Cashew bread recipe that Chris is going to try (Note that Jill is hoping to be invited over for a cup of tea and a slice of this bread.)

On The Ball with Tennis Expert Gyata Stormon

Welcome to the Fit Strong Women over 50 podcast where the cohosts from the Becoming Elli Community, Jill McCauslin and Chris Brown, interview experts and share their insights about losing weight, keeping it off, working out and becoming fit and strong. Hear from others who are making it work, become inspired and motivated. For more information find Becoming Elli on Facebook and Twitter or visit our website at http://www.becomingelli.com for more motivation, work-out ideas, recipes, tips and inspiration.

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In episode 157, Jill and Chris talk with Elaine Glass, author, speaker and personal coach. For over a decade, Elaine has helped countless people unlock their truest selves. She works with them to find purpose, peace, and self-empowerment. Elaine’s newest book, Get Quiet: 7 Simple Paths to the Truth of Who You Are, is a guide to healing and transforming yourself inspired by the classical form of the labyrinth. For more information, see our website at BecomingElli.com.

Mind Body and Soul with Elaine Glass

The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age with Gwendolyn Bounds Gwendolyn Bounds is an award-winning journalist and author of NOT TOO LATE: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age. A few months shy of her 47th birthday, author and journalist Gwendolyn Bounds asked herself, “How is it possible to become good at something when you are already far behind and time isn’t on your side?”   Her intimate story takes us from playgrounds and gyms, where Bounds trains among children and athletes half her age, to far-flung Spartan Race courses – including the vast desert of the Middle East.  As she moves from the back of the pack to eventually become a podium finisher in her age group, Bounds captures the humility, challenge and elation of pursuing something bold and new amid the realities of midlife: caring for elderly parents, a demanding job, and a body no longer in its prime.  More information at our website:  Becoming Elli.

The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age with Gwendolyn Bounds

  In episode 155, Jill and Chris speak with Glenn Scott Livingston, Ph.D. about dealing with food cravings. He was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry.  Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own clients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. He earned his Ph.D. in psychology in 1991. His work has appeared in many major newspapers and other media outlets.  He has a website defeatyourcravings.com, a podcast called “Defeat Your Cravings” and offers live individual coaching and support groups online. More important than his professional bio, however, is his personal journey out of food addiction and obesity into a more normal and peaceful relationship with food. For more information visit our website:  www.BecomingElli.com  

Defeat Your Cravings with Dr. Glenn Livingston

In episode 154, Jill and Chris speak with Maddy Dychtwald, an internationally acclaimed author, public speaker, and thought leader on longevity, aging, the new retirement, and the ascent of women.  She co-founded Age Wave, the world’s leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of our aging population.  She is the author of "Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan" published by the Mayo Clinic Press.  Maddy has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, Newsweek, Time, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Fox Business News, CNBC, and NPR, and others.  Maddy is the author of two previous books: Influence: How Women’s Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better and Cycles: How We Will Live, Work, and Buy.  For more information, see our website: BecomingElli.com

Ageless Aging with Maddy Dychtwald

In episode 153, we feature an encore presentation of one of the inspiring stories of Fit Strong Women Over 50. This episode was first released five years ago as episode 31. We wanted to revisit this episode for our listeners who may not have had the opportunity to hear the story of this inspiring woman.  Enjoy!  More details at our website: BecomingElli.com

On The Ball with Tennis Expert Gyata Stormon

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