We Tomatoes all know that don't we?  Our podcast guest today is Dr. Frieda Birnbaum who is redefining age to fit new social norms. Dr. Frieda as she is known, is a research psychologist, psychoanalytic therapist and author. She is living proof that age is no longer a limitation after having twins at age 60! We talk about that of course, and Dr. Frieda shares how important it is to stop limiting beliefs because you are never too old. Learn more at: www.drfrieda.com

Are you ready to make your dreams a reality? Sonia Satra tells us how she did that and how you can too. Sonia is a soap opera star, award-winning mind-body coach, and a motivational speaker. Her mission in life is to help people find their core purpose, overcome fear, and make their dreams a reality. She is an expert on the mind-body connection and her award-willing wellness company Moticise™, gives people the tools to set their lives in motion. Learn more at SoniaSatra.com

We had a lively conversation with Mariann Aalda,  a “pro-aging evangelist,” on this week’s Happy Hour Podcast. Mariann is on a mission to change the perception that young is good and old is bad. She is an actress and a comic, and these days she uses her comedic skills to shine a light on ageism.  Her popular TEDxTalk is called “Ageism is a bully”, her solo show, “Getting Old is a Bitch,” with performances around the country sells out, and her latest initiative is on Instagram called “Say Your Age, Loud and Proud.” Follow her on https://www.instagram.com/sayyourage_loudandproud/

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We’re talking about money and finances which has a lot of us nervous in these uncertain times - COVID is still around, there’s a major war, inflation has hit record highs, and a recession could be around the corner. To help calm us down is Ella Newman, a top financial advisor at Norton Advisory Group where she helps people with retirement, estate, and business planning, life insurance, annuities, disability insurance and long-term care. You can reach Ella at [email protected]

After the slap heard 'round the world made headlines, the autoimmune disease Alopecia has been in the news. Jada Pinkett Smith has brought awareness to this condition and Amy Gibson has been dealing with this for most of her life. A former actress, she discovered she had alopecia at age 13 while on a soap opera. Years wearing wigs, and being ashamed, led her to eventually create her business createdhair.com. and her discreet wig business in Beverly Hills.

Amy provides safe and comfortable solutions for women dealing with the effects of medical hair loss as well as those who want to feel more confident and increase their self-esteem. She is also the author of Sex, Wigs and Whispers - love and life with hair loss. Learn more here:  https://createdhair.com/

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If you’re ready to travel again, listen in to this week’s podcast with travel expert April Merenda, founder and CEO of Gutsy Women Travel, and author of “It’s your Life LIVE IT!”. April shares great advice and tips on traveling safely in a pandemic world – how to pick a destination, new types of travel insurance, her favorite destinations, and much more. Learn more at gutsywomentravel.com 

We all want to fall in love and live happily ever after. But is happily ever after possible? Did you know that 73% of third marriages end in divorce? Have you noticed how the media glamorizes dysfunctional relationships? What are the 10 steps to never fail in a relationship again? Beatty Cohan, a nationally recognized psychotherapist, sex therapist, author, and host of the Ask Beatty Show has a lot to say on these topics.  Learn more at beattycohan.com

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insecurity, political upheaval, and the escalating stress of daily life. If you're feeling confused and anxious, you're not alone. Listen in to this fascinating interview with Diane Dreher, author of five books demystifying the principles found in the 25 centuries old Tao, including her best seller, "The Tao of Inner Peace," and learn how Tao can be a powerful and calming source of growth, inspiration, and well-being.

Diane is a Professor Emeritus at Santa Clara University, holds credentials in holistic health and spiritual counseling. Her passion is helping people connect with their creative potential, discover their vocations, and make a positive difference in the world. www.dianedreher.com

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If you’re feeling stressed, and you want to live a healthier life in body, mind and spirit, Cheryl Jones will inspire you to do just that through the practice of mindful meditation. She explains how mindful meditation is about awareness and being in the moment. It can lower stress, keep you focused, happier and improve relationships. And she has a FREE mindful meditation every Monday. Learn more at thrivingwithcheryljoines.com

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Have you resolved this year to get yourself into better shape, and better health? Well listen in to our conversation with fitness guru Joan Pagano. She is the owner of Joan Pagano Fitness in NYC and has specialized in strength training for women since 1988.  She is a leading authority on exercise programs designed for osteoporosis. And by the way, she is the former trainer to Jacqueline and Caroline Kennedy. She is a long-time contributor to The Three Tomatoes web site. We talked about preventing osteoporosis and Joan’s 12 Fitness Rules to Live by. Learn more at joanpaganofitness.com

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