The novel, "The Casserole Ladies," is screwball comedy about five older unmarried women on a quest for postmortem romance. The authors, Bill and Linda Johnson, created the book's concept after a recently widowed neighbor began getting lots of traffic and casseroles after his wife died. Eventually, one of the "casserole ladies" became permanent. 

In August of 2008, Tonda went into Sudden Cardiac Arrest. She had a near death experience that has forever changed her. She was saved by a paramedic. She could not be more thankful to be alive and. Since then has become a fan of gratitude, prayer, and the power of living life to the fullest.

Last year with encouragement from family and friends, Tonda recorded some YouTube videos on a new program called “Momma Tonda.” Her program responds to issues from everyday life that she explains can best be met with kindness and love.

After an over 30-year teaching career, Merrill J. Davies, has published four novels and one collection of poetry: The Welsh Harp (2012), The Truth About Katie (2013), Our Pebble in the Pond (2016), Becoming Jestina, (2018), Branches of Love (2019).

She also loves to learn through travel and along the way finds creative inspiration. She and her husband have been to Italy, Wales, England, Scotland, Ireland, Czech Republic, Jordan, Israel, Greece, Spain, and Portugal.

Featured guest, Barb Bacon, is a Usui & Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Akashic Record Consultant, Crystal Intuitive, Crystalline Alchemist, Medium, Professionally Trained Interior Designer, Lighting Designer, Spiritual Coach & Reverend & Wellness Facilitator. Barb is the owner of Aura at Home, offering the largest and finest selection gemstones, minerals, and fossils in the state of Kentucky. I’ve often heard people say that just one session with Barb, one trip to her crystal barn, and leaving that space with crystals and other minerals that speak to you will change your life.

Kathryn Kauffman is the talk show host of "Monday Night Live in Lexington," and is a keynote speaker as well as teacher and YouTuber. In 2013 Kathryn left nursing to embrace her passion for teaching and helping people through her readings. Investigating the paranormal and phenomena of spirits since the 1980s, Kathryn has become one of the foremost authorities in Kentucky on the Paranormal.

Come on over and have a listen and join our often funny, sometimes serious conversations and explore the Sage Wisdom of Southern Women over 50 who are in the August of their lives. A new guest is featured each week with your podcast host, Dr. Melissa Newman, one of the most sassy southern women you'll ever meet. Get ready ... the inaugural podcast begins August 1, 2020.