The Three Tomatoes Happy Hour

In the past year, we’ve interviewed more than 46 terrific guests who offered some great advice, made us think, and often made us laugh too. We have highlights today from three of our most listened to Happy Hour Podcasts. Positive aging expert, Barbara Hannah Grufferman shared tips from her book, “Love Your Age: The Small Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life.” Psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig, a frequent TV commentator, and author of “Your Best Age is Now,” talked to our LA editor Debbie Zipp about midlife myths. And America’s most organized Man, Andrew Mellen, shared his tips on how to get organized, stay organized, and get your life back.  If you want to hear the full episodes, you’ll find them in our podcast library.

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If you’re a fan of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and you’re as excited as we are that Season 3 is here, then you will love this episode. A few months ago, we had the pleasure of having Emmy Award winning costume designer Donna Zakowska, who is the costume designer of those fabulous clothes on our favorite show, as our guest.  If you missed the episode, or want to listen in again, here is a rerun of this terrific interview with our SF Editor Kim Selby and Donna – in season 2 she custom designed over 400 costumes. Listen in.

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We have a Thanksgiving gift for all of you today. It’s a beautiful performance by Christina Connors singing “We Live on Borrowed Time” from her solo album “Dream Bigger…Songs of Hope, Healing, and Inspiration,” and you can listen to the song on our special Thanksgiving Day Happy Hour Podcast. It reminds us to live and appreciate every moment of every day. When you listen to the song, you’ll realize why Christina Connors won our Tomatoes Got Talent Show last year. Christina is a performer, inspirational speaker, massage therapist and meditation guide. She is beautiful on the outside and radiates an inner glow. You’ll be inspired by our conversation. Learn more about Christina Connors at www.christinaconnors.com

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Anyone out there suffer from back pain? 80% of us do or will at some point, particularly as we age. Today listen in as Kim Selby, our SF. Editor has a conversation with Dr. Jack Stern, a leading neurological surgeon (annually named one of the “Best Doctors in New York” by New York Magazine) who is also the author of a book entitled Ending Back Pain. Dr. Stern offers insight into how to help diagnose what your issues are before you see a spine specialist. suggestions on how to advocate for yourself, and, most importantly he offers many ways that may help you non-surgically. Learn more at https://drjackstern.com/

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In today's podcast, Kim Selby, our SF Editor dives deep with Eileen Williams, creator of the radio show and website, The Feisty Side of Fifty. Listen in as these two audacious and feisty women talk about everything from searching for a career after mid-life, how important it is to celebrate women, and yes even Florence Henderson and her wisdom. Williams has interviewed countless famous "tomatoes" and shares her joy of life and aging in this delightfully upbeat interview. Learn more about Eileen at Feisty Side of Fifty.

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This was a very happy Happy Hour episode because we talked “weed” with one of the rising stars in the Cannabis industry. This is a fascinating and very informative conversation with Jeanne Sullivan, a fierce advocate for the legalization and regulation of cannabis. She is an amazing and inspiring woman who co-founded the first female led venture capital firm in NYC in the ‘90s, and she is now investing in the cannabis industry.  We talked about the history of cannabis, the health benefits, the investment opportunities, and what you need to know when you’re buying CBD products.

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Our guest on this episode of The Three Tomatoes Happy Hour is Loretta Swit, who played the iconic Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan, on M*A*S*H, and what a delight she is. She was nominated for 10 Emmys for her role as Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan and won two Emmys. And while you know her as an incredible actress, you may not know about that she is also an accomplished artist and an animal rights activist. We talked about her incredibly beautiful book SwitHeart that features her extraordinary watercolors, and the proceeds from the book go to her nonprofit, Switheart Animal Alliance, which donates funds to various animal rights groups with a focus these days on military service dogs. And of course, we talked to her about M*A*S*H. It’s a great episode.

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Plant based eating is here to stay because it is good for our bodies and great for the environment. If you are "vegecurious," listen in as Kim Selby our SF Editor talks with Elysabeth Alfano, a personal coach and plant-based lifestyle, food and news expert, and award-winning media personality. Elysabeth shares how a plant-based diet can actually help you age backwards, and what Tomato doesn't want that? Learn more about Elysabeth, plant-based eating, and get her plant-based recipes at https://elysabethalfano.com/

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If you’re a single Tomato who’s feeling a little hopeless about finding love, this episode is for you. Sandy Weiner is a dating coach and Chief Love Officer of Last First Date and is devoted to helping women achieve healthy, off-the-charts love in the 2nd half of life. She's an internationally known dating and life coach, blogger, radio host, communications expert, and TEDx speaker. And if you are in the NYC area, you can meet Sandy and other dating experts at our Three Tomatoes event, “The Ultimate Dating Advice Event” on Oct. 28. Learn more about Sandy Weiner at LastFirstDate.com.

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Anyone out there suffer from anxiety? Yes, us too! So, listen to this week's podcast with Kim Selby, our SF Editor as she interviews Stephanie Dalfonzo, author of Goodbye Anxiety, Hello Freedom. Trained in many modalities such hypnosis, Emotional Freedom Technique/Tapping, Neurolinguistics Programming, reiki, yoga and more, Stephanie helps people move from anxiety to freedom, peace of mind and joy. It's our choice to move away from the flight or fight syndrome and live anxiety free. So let's do this! Learn more about Stephanie and get her book. 

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