Who I Met Today

On Who I Met Today, I talk with Dr. Michelle Andreoli, an ophthalmologist at Northwestern Medicine and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Andreoli discusses an issue many of us deal with—dry eyes.

Dr. Andreoli defines dry eye, its causes, and the distinction between chronic dry eye disease and temporary dryness. She recommends treatments, including some of the newer ones available. We chat about the diet and lifestyle links, fireplaces, medicines, and staring at our screens. And, we learn that not all artificial tears are the same.

Discover more information at the American Academy of Ophthalmology education resource page. Here's a specific link discussing dry eye.

Cindy Burnett talks books and mah jongg

A bestselling author discusses her books and where to go in Southern California

Remember Pan Am Airlines?

Bestselling author Fiona Davis

A dermatologist recommends inexpensive skincare products

Is Botox for you?

An author who writes some of my favorite books

A neuropsychologist discusses Alzheimer's

On this episode of Who I Met Today, author Nicola Harrison shares the story behind The Island Club, set on Balboa Island, plus her favorite things to see and do in Balboa Island and Laguna Beach.

Pageant of the Masters

Hotel Laguna

Banana Stands

Surf and Sand Hotel

Larsen at Hotel Laguna

Las Brisas

Grunion runs

The Island Club

Hotel Laguna

The Show Girl

Montauk

A backup vocalist for a country music superstar

How to pack in a carry-on bag

A few good things

Have you had your colors done?

The former Rockette who inspired a bestselling novel

Hearing aids aren't a bad thing!

On today's episode, book reviewer and podcast host Cindy Burnett discusses American mah jongg and all the ways it can sharpen our midlife brains, build community, and spark joy.

Mah jongg is all the rage right now! We discuss how American mah jongg is played, the history behind the game, and different ways you might learn to play. Cindy offers suggestions for practicing and some books that might help, too. We also explore places to purchase tiles and other mah jongg supplies, how to find mah jongg players in your area of the country, and so much more. Of course, Cindy also has great book suggestions.

mahjong4friends

Real Mah Jongg

ilovemahj

Mah Jongg Time

The Visual Companion Guide for American Mah Jongg

The Great Mahjong Book

Mahjong: House Rules From Across the Asian Diaspora

Tiles That Unite

Siamese Mah Jongg

mah jongg mavens - travel set

Beginning Mah Jongg set - Hobby Lobby

Hip Hop Mah Jongg - tiles

let's mahj on - tiles

missmahjong.com - London tiles

Kori Green Jewelry - Mah Jongg bracelets

The Bambird Scramble - MJ leader board in your city

nationalmahjonggleague.org - order a large print card

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion

A backup vocalist for a country music superstar

Bestselling author Fiona Davis

A dermatologist recommends inexpensive skincare products

Having your colors done!

A great book for the new year

A neuropsychologist discusses Alzheimer's

In this episode, I chat with Amy Marsalis, who, along with a dozen girlfriends over 50, packed her bags (no checked luggage!) and headed to Italy for an active women's hiking and culinary trip with the Backroads Travel Company. I look forward to you hearing how this girls' hiking trip in Tuscany came about...and what it was like to actually do it.

We discuss the costs of the trip to Italy, what she wouldn't do again, truffle hunting, and wonderful zucchini. She reminisces about the luxurious hotels, the great guides, and the off-the-beaten-path experiences their group shared. And she answers the question some might ask—How do I know if I can handle this?

Backroads Travel Group

The Backroads Tuscany Women's Active Hiking and Culinary Trip

Amy's hiking sneakers - Columbia Omni Grip

Radda—a charming Chianti village in the province of Siena

La Posta Hotel

A Rockette who inspired a bestselling novel

Where to go in Palm Springs

How to travel with only a carry-on

The scoop on hearing aids

A dermatologist recommends inexpensive skincare products

Have you ever had your colors done?

A great novel to kick off the new year

Introducing A Few Good Things, a tiny, two or three-minute addition to the Who I Met Today podcast. In A Few Good Things, Pam will share a couple of recent discoveries she's made, whether they're books, food, health, travel, or hobby-related.

And, of course, she'd love to know what good things listeners have come across, also. You can email her at [email protected].

A few good things:

Radish Eats

Christina Clancy, The Snowbirds, and Palm Springs

This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page

Other episodes you may enjoy:

Hearing aids 101 with Dr. Lindsey Jorgensen

How to tackle traveling with only a carry-on

Is Botox for you?

A dermatologist recommends inexpensive skincare products

Have you had your colors done?

The former Rockette who inspired a bestselling novel

A backup vocalist for a country music superstar

Pam's book, Do the Next New Thing is out and available at your local bookstores, Pam's local bookstore, or on Amazon.

In this week's episode of Who I Met Today, author Christina Clancy discusses her latest novel, The Snowbirds and all the things to see and do in Palm Springs.

The Snowbirds, set in Palm Springs, explores relationships, reinvention, and what happens when we step outside our routines. We talk about her book, and then Christina shares her insider Palm Springs picks!

The Colony Palms Hotel

Modernism Week

Integratron

Sunnylands Center and Gardens

Elizabeth Lennie artwork

Two Bunch Palms

The Sound Bath

Melvyn's

Walking tour of mid-century architecture and stars' homes

Casa Cody

Villa Royale

Palm Canyon Drive

Trina Turk store

Bar Cecil

Pal Bar

The Snowbirds

Shoulder Season

The Second Home

A backup vocalist for a country music superstar

How to pack in a carry-on bag

A few good things

Have you had your colors done?

The former Rockette who inspired a bestselling novel

Hearing aids aren't a bad thing!

Introducing A Few Good Things, a tiny, two or three-minute addition to the Who I Met Today podcast. In A Few Good Things, Pam will share a couple of recent discoveries she's made, whether they're books, food, health, travel, or hobby-related.

And, of course, she'd love to know what good things listeners have come across, also. You can email her at [email protected].

A few good things:

The Reluctant Traveler on Apple TV

Yuka App—Food and Cosmetics Scanner

Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting by Lisa Genova

Other episodes you may enjoy:

Hearing aids 101 with Dr. Lindsey Jorgensen

How to tackle traveling with only a carry-on

Is Botox for you?

A dermatologist recommends inexpensive skincare products

Have you had your colors done?

A former Rockette and the inspiration for a bestselling novel

A backup vocalist for a country music superstar

Bestselling author Fiona Davis

Pam's book, Do the Next New Thing is out and available at your local bookstores, Pam's local bookstore, or on Amazon.

In this episode of Who I Met Today, former Rockette Sandy Lachenauer reflects on life at Radio City Music Hall and the journey that led to inspiring The Spectacular.

Sandy and I discuss her time as a Rockette, the iconic wooden soldier dance number, and the friendships she made during that time. She shares how a simple email inspired a spectacular historical fiction novel.

This perky 86-year-old was a delight to chat with, and I hope you enjoy our conversation.

The Spectacular by Fiona Davis

The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis

Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

And Now There's Zelda by Carolyn Clarke

The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

A backup vocalist for a country music superstar

Bestselling author Fiona Davis

A dermatologist recommends inexpensive skincare products

Having your colors done!

A great book for the new year

A neuropsychologist discusses Alzheimer's

Introducing A Few Good Things, a tiny, two or three-minute addition to the Who I Met Today podcast. In A Few Good Things, Pam will share a couple of recent discoveries she's made, whether they're books, food, health, travel, or hobby-related.

And, of course, she'd love to know what good things listeners have come across, also. You can email her at [email protected].

A few good things:

Being kind to others is good for US

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

A Chocolate Flourless Torte

Other episodes you may enjoy:

Hearing aids 101 with Dr. Lindsey Jorgensen

How to tackle traveling with only a carry-on

Is Botox for you?

A dermatologist recommends inexpensive skincare products

Have you had your colors done?

A great book to kick off the new year

A backup vocalist for a country music superstar

Bestselling author Fiona Davis

Pam's book, Do the Next New Thing is out and available at your local bookstores, Pam's local bookstore, or on Amazon.

In this episode of Who I Met Today, I talk with Dr. Lindsey Jorgensen, an audiologist and professor, about hearing loss, modern hearing aids, and how better hearing can improve confidence, connection, and brain health at any age.

We discuss why so many people delay hearing tests, the early signs of hearing loss that people often miss, and what actually happens during a hearing evaluation. Dr. Jorgensen explains how today’s hearing aids have evolved—becoming smaller, more comfortable, rechargeable, and Bluetooth-enabled—while offering practical guidance on cost, accessibility, and over-the-counter options.

I also share my personal experience with hearing loss and my decision to finally try hearing aids.

This episode is for anyone who has ever turned up the TV, said “pardon?” one too many times, or wondered whether it’s time to get their hearing checked.

A backup vocalist for a country music superstar

How to pack in a carry-on

A dermatologist recommends inexpensive skincare products

Have you ever had your colors done?

A great novel to kick off the new year

A neuropsychologist discusses Alzheimer's