Homemade pasta, Italian desserts, and the secret ingredient—community. 🇮🇹🍝

Step inside Elena’s beautiful home on the shores of Lake Iseo, Italy, where food becomes more than a recipe—it becomes a story. 💕

In this episode of The Forever Young Show, Elena opens her kitchen (and her heart) to us as we learn how to make fresh Italian pasta and semi-freddo (dessert) from scratch. From organic seasonal ingredients to the joy of gathering around the table, Elena reminds us that food is connection, tradition, and love.

This conversation is a reminder to slow down, savor the small moments, and nourish not just your body, but your spirit too. 🌿✨

🎧 Watch the full episode now and taste the beauty of life, one homemade dish at a time.

💬 Tell us in the comments: What’s YOUR favorite family recipe that brings everyone together?

Elena is a passionate home cook and culinary teacher who lives in the charming town of Iseo, nestled on the shores of Lake Iseo in northern Italy. From her family’s home in the old town center—with views of a centuries-old castle—Elena shares her love of authentic Italian cooking with others.

Married to her husband Curzio for 25 years, Elena is also a proud mother of two daughters, Clizia and Chiara, and dog-mom to Leo. She has always found joy in gathering people around the table, creating meals that nourish both body and soul.

Her specialties are traditional Mediterranean and vegetarian dishes, made with seasonal, organic, and locally sourced ingredients. She leads Italian cooking classes, teaching everything from homemade pasta to vibrant vegetable dishes, always with curiosity, creativity, and a deep respect for tradition.

Beyond the kitchen, Elena and her husband spent three decades managing seaside campsites in Sardinia, and today they’re building a new outdoor tourism project on the island. She is also an active volunteer, serving at a women’s anti-violence center in her community—supporting women with strength and compassion.

For Elena, food is more than a passion—it’s a way of connecting cultures, celebrating family, and creating beauty in everyday life.

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Carola Vera on a quiet cobblestone street along a Venetian canal—a setting as timeless and layered as her life story.

Carola opens up about losing her father at a young age, leaving behind her homeland of Ecuador, and building a new life in Italy. From the challenges of immigration to the joys of marriage and motherhood, her story is one of faith, resilience, and courage.

Through decades of navigating life as a foreigner in a new country, Carola has learned what it means to hold onto identity while embracing change. She shares her struggles, her wisdom, and the faith that carried her through seasons of loss and transformation.

Why this episode matters for YOU:

• 🌎 The power of resilience when life takes you far from home
• 💃 Finding joy in new beginnings and honoring your roots
• 🌿 Lessons of faith, strength, and perseverance from a woman who’s walked the hard roads
• 💎 Why community, connection, and self-belief matter more than ever

This conversation is both tender and empowering—reminding us that even in unfamiliar places, we can create a life filled with meaning, purpose, and love.

If Carola’s story touched you, share this episode with another woman who’s navigating change or carrying heavy memories. And join our VIP Self-Care Community for women—where we celebrate resilience, freedom, and the beauty of living fully, no matter where the journey takes us.

What does it mean to truly steward your mind, body, and spirit as a woman?

In this deeply moving episode of The Forever Young Show, we sit down with Avellene Maria Campos, a powerful voice for women’s health and divine purpose. Avellene shares her journey from surviving trafficking to raising two children as a single mom in New York City—and how she transformed unimaginable pain into strength, stewardship, and purpose.

We explore:

• The responsibility and gift of being a woman
• How to heal from trauma and reclaim your power
• Why stewardship of our physical, emotional, and spiritual health is essential
• The role of divine purpose in women’s lives

This is more than a survival story—it’s a testimony of resilience, grace, and what’s possible when women support women.

🎧 Tune in now and be inspired to step into your own strength and purpose.

Dalyce (pronounced 'Dallas') Radtke is a 61 year old wife, mom of seven, and fitness coach with over 30 years of experience. She helps women feel strong, confident and energized, especially through the ups and downs of menopause and midlife.

She's all about simple, effective workouts that actually fit into real life and believes in building strength, boosting energy, and creating habits that last.

As a stay at home mom for many years. She learned how to manage time, multitask, and show up for everyone else. But also learned the importance of taking care of herself. That is what she teaches now. How to make yourself a priority without guilt.

Her personal mantra. "Age is my superpower." Every year brings more wisdom, more strength, and more clarity. She doesn't believe in limits or labels.

Just showing up, doing what you can and feeling good in your body.

You can find her on Instagram @fit__momof7 

TikTok @fit__momof7 @fit 

YouTube @fitmomof7n 

Go to https://www.fitmomof7.com/ for one on one online coaching.

What if the secret to changing the world… started in you Kitchen?

In this episode of The Forever Young Show, we sit down with the incredible Alisha Valdez—a professionally trained chef, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of Mountain Wellness Kitchen.

Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, Alisha was told to manage it with lifelong medication. But instead of settling, she chose something radical… she chose to heal herself through food and lifestyle. And now, she’s on a mission to help other women do the same.

Inside this empowering episode, we dive into:

• 🥦 How Alisha reversed her symptoms and reclaimed her health through clean eating
• 🏥 What needs to change in our schools and hospitals when it comes to real nutrition
• 👩‍🍳 The founding of Mountain Wellness Kitchen and why she’s the OG Make America Healthy Again girl
• 💪 How nourishment is tied to power, purpose, and freedom for women everywhere

Alisha’s story is a powerful reminder that we don’t have to settle for bandaids. We can choose root-cause healing. We can rewrite the story. And we can thrive.

🎧 Tune in to The Forever Young Show—where self-care meets soul, and women rise together.

Follow Alisha:
Instagram: @mountainwellnesskitchen

Online: www.mountainwellnesskitchen.com

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Forever Young Show, we sit down with the incredible Dr. Sheila Z Stirling—Holistic Wellness & Relationship Coach, certified microscopist, functional nutritionist, energy healer, and founder of TrueLife-Solutions.com.

Dr. Sheila shares her groundbreaking philosophy of “Staying 30 ‘Til You’re 90,” the core theme of her latest book, Anatomy of Healing and Wellness. We dive deep into the fascinating world of live blood analysis, explore why our food supply may be compromising our health, and learn practical steps to reclaim wellness from the inside out.

With decades of experience, near-death awakenings, and a toolbox full of healing modalities—from sound and light therapies to energetic medicine—Dr. Sheila offers insight into what it truly means to empower your own health, align with natural rhythms, and activate vitality at any age.

If you're ready to challenge conventional beliefs, take your wellness into your own hands, and tap into the truth that your body wants to be well, this is the episode for you.

🌿 Learn more about Dr. Sheila at TrueLife-Solutions.com

Britt Vanderhoof is a registered nurse and a Clinical Ayurveda Specialist, blending the wisdom of modern medicine with Ayurveda—a holistic medical system from India that has been practiced for over 5,000 years. She is passionate about bringing natural, evidence-based solutions to women navigating perimenopause and menopause, helping them cultivate resilience, balance, and well-being through Ayurvedic principles, nutrition, and lifestyle changes.

Britt’s journey into holistic health began during nursing school when chronic stress, sleep deprivation, and medication side effects led her to question conventional approaches to well-being. Over time, she discovered the profound benefits of meditation, massage, and Ayurvedic self-care. Her commitment to integrative health deepened after being diagnosed with celiac disease over a decade ago, which forced her to radically change her diet and approach to healing. Later, a chronic Lyme disease diagnosis further pushed her to explore holistic, root-cause healing approaches to support her immune system and overall health. After starting the perimenopause journey, yet another level of health and wellbeing unfolded. Through her own struggles, she has learned firsthand how interconnected the body, mind, and spirit are—and she now shares this wisdom with women looking to reclaim their vitality.

Britt is the founder of The Midlife Chrysalis, an online community supporting women through the transitions of midlife with evidence based holistic practices. She also runs workshops and group programs, empowering women with tools for self-care, stress resilience, and personal transformation.

Ever feel like you’re spinning plates, trying to be everything to everyone? In this episode of The Forever Young Show, we sit down with the incredible Mandalyn Freeland—a powerhouse entrepreneur, podcast host, and advocate for women’s growth. As the founder of Mandalyn Academy and co-founder of her.community, Mandalyn shares her wisdom on how she navigates the beautiful chaos of life as a wife, mother of five, business owner, and faith-driven leader.

She opens up about embracing imperfection, letting go of unrealistic expectations, and why comparison is the thief of joy. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance ambition with self-care, faith with business, and family with personal growth—this episode is for you!

We’ll dive into:
✔ The mindset shift that allows her to juggle multiple passions
✔ How she finds joy in the “not-so-perfect” moments
✔ Why taking chances is key to unlocking your best life
✔ Practical tips for prioritizing what truly matters

Get ready to feel inspired, empowered, and ready to let go of perfectionism while stepping fully into your own forever young journey. 💫✨

🎧 Listen now and tag us with your biggest takeaway! #TheForeverYoungShow #SelfCare #WomenWhoRise

Marci Nettles is a former Law- Enforcement Officer, Podcast Host, Author, and International Business Owner with her husband, Dondee.

Marci believes in the POWER of the Human Body and that ‘Stories Save Lives’ by bringing awareness and community to those who may be stuck and don’t know what to do next. She has recently published her first book, The Toxic Truth, which is a compilation of women’s stories who vulnerably shared their experiences with Breast Implant Illness and associated cancers.

Marci is a wife, mother, grandmother, a Workplace Apostle and a Chaplain. 
She is also a committed entrepreneur- working with individuals to increase longevity and build bigger dreams.

For 18+ years, Megan has been a passionate coach and mentor for novice and professional athletes. 

9 years ago she became an avid speaker for suicide prevention & distress tolerance as a widow to suicide loss. Through grief, she has been empowered to be a support for many through personal research, many forms of therapy, and using many leading methods for today.  

She is a mentor and speaker helping reduce the stigma around mental/brain illness, sharing coping skills, teaching distress tolerance and inspiring hope for change. Her experiences have helped her become a passionate speaker eager to help others by sharing her story, providing insight for you and your loved ones to find light in dark times.  She’s a proud member of NAMI to help forward the important work on improving mental health resources.  

She’s a handstand/tumbling coach addict that loves pushing physically & mentally to help herself and many others learn to stand when the world is turned upside down. Literally! She’s is happily remarried with 3 beautiful girls.

Find Megan on Instagram at @hands2stand