Linda and Bonnie welcome three special guests:



Melissa Silverstein is a media consultant, writer and blogger who covers issues related to women and Hollywood from a feminist perspective. Her blog was cited by More Magazine as one of the "blogs to watch". Her writing has been featured in More Magazine, the Women’s Media Center, wowOwow, Huffington Post, Zoom in Online, Alternet, Ms. Magazine; Swing; ivillage; Oxygen, and Pop & Politics. www.womenandhollywood.com

Cheryl Benton is the creator, editor and publisher of The Three Tomatoes, the free weekly insider's e-guide to the best of everything in NY City "for women who aren't kids". Her career spans 30 years in the New York City advertising agency business. She also runs her own marketing consulting firm, 747 Marketing. www.thethreetomatoes.com

Actress Debbie Zipp is best known for her role as “Donna” on TV's Murder She Wrote. Zipp is the latest celebrity inducted into the Baby Boomer Diva Web of Fame, joining actresses Diane Keaton, Vanessa Williams and Nancy Cartwright. Her In The Trenches Productions entertainment website celebrates the power and beauty of women over 40.

According to authors Genie James and Dr. C.W. Randolph, 40 million Americans live in no-sex, low-sex relationships. Do you? They'll talk about the benefits of bioidentical hormone therapy for men and women to boost vitality, promote healthy aging and libido, and aid weight loss and general well-being. Learn more at www.hormonewell.com.



Their best-selling books include "From Hormone Hell to Hormone Well" and "From Belly Fat to Belly Flat". Ms. James' upcoming book, "In the Mood Again", will look at how older adults can maintain healthy, active sex lives.



Call (646) 595-2515 to speak with our guests.

Join co-hosts Linda Franklin TheRealCougarWoman.com and Bonnie D. Graham Up Close & Personal as they chat with beautiful 50-something Quinn Fry from the 3rd season of Bravo TV's The Real Housewives of Orange County. They'll ask Quinn the questions everyone wants to know about her stint as a Real Cougar Woman on TV – and what REALLY happens behind the scenes on reality TV!



Quinn Fry is living the California dream, but not without working hard for it. Her career as an internet marketing manager and an Orange County entertainment website managing editor keeps her busy attending large charity gala events, local OC hot spots and restaurant openings. She is also a professional interior decorator. Divorced for nearly 16 years, Quinn has been head of the household for her two children. She is also navigating the world of dating-Orange County style. Never admitting she's over 30, Quinn has a weakness for younger men, which keeps her attitude young and vibrant.

Join co-hosts Bonnie D. Graham Up Close & Personal and Linda Franklin TheRealCougarWoman.com as they explore what's important to women over 40 – our relationships, health, sexuality, financial freedom and defining our own success.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Salzhauer talks about Dysport, the wrinkle-fighter and muscle relaxant that is fast-becoming a formidable competitor for Botox.



Why choose Dysport over Botox? Per Dr. Mike, "Dysport will be priced lower than Botox, lasts longer, and the results will be visible sooner". If you're considering this new way to zap your wrinkles, call (646) 595-2515 to ask the doctor your questions.

Join co-hosts Bonnie D. Graham Up Close & Personal and Linda Franklin TheRealCougarWoman.com as they explore what's important to women over 40 – our relationships, health, sexuality, financial freedom and defining our own success.

Today's special guest, Dotsie Bregel, founded the National Association of Baby Boomer Women, a virtual village dedicated to helping 38 million women live fully, richly, and passionately through midlife and beyond. The site features columns on Boomer Humor, Nutrition, Divorce, Entrepreneurship, Finances and other vital topics.



Dotsie also founded Boomer Women Speak!, the fastest growing site for baby boomer women to encourage, connect, and support each other online. She says, "We want women across the world to realize that we are not alone in our thoughts, emotions, and actions."

Join co-hosts Bonnie D. Graham Up Close & Personal and Linda Franklin TheRealCougarWoman.com as they explore what's important to women over 40 – our relationships, health, sexuality, financial freedom and defining our own success.

Today's special guests:



Clinical psychologist Dr. Noelle Nelson, best-selling author of “Your Man Is Wonderful: How to Appreciate Your Partner, Romance Your Differences, and Love the One You’ve Got”, shows people and businesses how to achieve greatness through the practice of true appreciation. Dr. Nelson shares tips for turning your "toad" into a prince and 5 essential rules to recession-proof your marriage.

Blog Talk Radio'sAnny Jacoby, president of The Realistic Female Self-Defense Company, tells Real Cougars how to raise awareness & skills to reduce our susceptibility to violence - and how to respond in a threatening situation.

We'd love to hear from Real Cougar about the topics and guests you'd like to hear on upcoming shows!

Join co-hosts Bonnie D. Graham Up Close & Personal and Linda Franklin TheRealCougarWoman.com as they explore what's important to women over 40 – our relationships, health, sexuality, financial freedom and defining our own success. Today's special guests:



Elizabeth W. Gordon is the author of the business bestseller "The Chic Entrepreneur—Put Your Business in Higher Heels".





Playwright June Rachelson-Ospa wrote the book & music for the NYC stage production of "Some Things Get Better with Age – A Coming of Age Musical for Women and the Men Who Love Them".




Please help spread the word about THE REAL COUGAR WOMAN UNLEASHED! Listen LIVE Fridays 11AM [EDT] or ANYTIME to our on-demand podcast here on BTR...Hugs, Linda & Bonnie

Co-hosts Bonnie D. Graham Up Close & Personal and Linda Franklin TheRealCougarWoman.com are thrilled to chat with Marilu Henner, actress (Taxi, Evening Shade, Celebrity Apprentice) and author of the bestselling WEAR YOUR LIFE WELL: Use What You Have To Get What You Want.

At age 57, Marilu Henner is the epitome of the Real Cougar Woman Unleashed! She transformed herself into a health & fitness guru in the late '70s, lost 55 pounds, became a mother in her early 40s, and is still busy acting (final ER episode) and raising two teenage sons. On today's show, she discusses her approach to ‘changing normal’ — how to experience an exciting "normal" life by setting high but attainable expectations for yourself.






Join us today and hear for yourself how Marilu Henner rocks!

Join co-hosts Bonnie D. Graham Up Close & Personal and Linda Franklin TheRealCougarWoman.com as they welcome Barbara Berg, a communication specialist, stress management consultant and author of "How to Escape the No-Win Trap". Berg gets professional women talking candidly about their ongoing struggle to experience the joy of intimacy while still honoring the entrepreneurial spirit within.



Today's topic: Woman Entrepreneurs and Love: Closing the Deal on a Happy Future – Or Sealing Your Fate to Be Alone Forever?