Zestful Aging

When I received Gigi's newsletter talking about turning 60, I jumped at the chance to invite her to be a guest on the Zestful Aging Podcast. In addition to being a tennis star, Gigi is the mother of teenage twins. She runs tennis camps for all types of people looking to improve their games. She also takes groups to major tournaments. We had a fun conversation about aging and life. I was fascinated to learn that some doubles teams hire psychotherapists to help them on the court! Find out more about Gigi at https://gigifernandeztennis.com/

Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com

I stopped dying years ago. The expense, the time, the toxic chemicals– just didn't seem worth it. And the gray streaks are fine with me, although they are coarser than my original color which can cause them to go funny directions. Like in my eyes. When I'm on zoom.

Dr. Gaby Longsworth is a scientist and a biotech/pharmaceutical patent attorney who, after chemically straightening her hair for years, decided there had to be a healthier way to style and manage her naturally curly hair. She used her scientific background to study hair and received a practitioner's certificate through the International Association of Trichologists. Find out more here: https://absolutelyeverythingcurly.com/

Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Have you ever wondered how your personality affects how you age? Do some kinds of personalities age better than others? What is the effect of having a sense of purpose? Patrick ​Hill is an Associate Professor of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and focuses on understanding how dispositional traits predict and shape trajectories of healthy aging. His current research looks at how individuals explore options for and ultimately commit to a purpose for life, and how having a sense of purpose predicts important life outcomes. In addition, he examines the lifespan development of dispositional gratitude and forgiveness, as well as how these traits influence relationship outcomes. His research program considers these questions with the intent of promoting healthy development from adolescence into older adulthood. Find out more at https://artsci.wustl.edu/faculty-staff/patrick-hill

Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com

Many years ago, I interviewed Sophie Poldermans, author of "Seducing and Killing Nazis". Her book documented the experiences of three Dutch girls who became resistance fighters in WWII. I've followed her work over the years and when I was planning my bucket list trip to Holland this April I made plans to meet her. She'd just published a follow up book, which as of this writing is only available in Dutch. Sophie and I met at the cemetery where one of the girls, Hannie Schaft, is buried. She was executed on the dunes beside the cemetery just three weeks before the war ended. Sophie laid flowers on her grave. It was a poignant experience. Find out more about Sophie and her work at SophiePoldermans.com.

Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Gregg LeFevre is a celebrated artist who has completed almost 200 public art commissions in the streets and sidewalks all over America and overseas. His unique works of bronze reliefs set in the paving have been reviewed in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe and dozens of other publications.

When Covid shut down the public art business, at the age of 73, LeFevre started a podcast called "The Compulsive Storyteller". The show chronicles his life with short true personal stories. The episodes are addictive, Gregg always manages to get himself into trouble, and you have to keep listening to find out how he will dig himself out again. He likes to say that "The Compulsive Storyteller Podcast" proves that life can be stranger than fiction. Find out more at TheCompulsiveStoryteller.com

Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Have you ever noticed that the home medical equipment industry is outdated, ugly and more than a little depressing? Dr. Valerie Ulene and Byrdie Lifson Pompan are two women who are on a mission to change that. Their company, Boom Home Medical, helps people care for themselves with dignity by radically reinventing this industry with beautifully designed products that fit perfectly into your life and home. This urinal is so pretty and functional that customers use it as a vase! Find more here: BoomHomeMedical.com.

Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com

Do you have a story about how your grandmother was an important part of your life? Many of us do. The importance of grandmothers can be seen all around the world, and they can be a key to social change. The Grandmother Collective is an initiative focused on raising the profile of grandmothers (and elders) as essential contributors to social change. They work with organizations to empower grandmothers and older women. Their goal is to amplify their vital role in collaborative, intergenerational approaches to community and family development. Find out more at GrandmotherCollective.org.

Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com

Carl Landau was a niche magazine publisher / entrepreneur / event organizer. He launched and sold 5 national niche magazines and two shows: Computer Language and AI Expert the first microcomputer magazines for professional programmers; Brew Your Own and WineMaker, the leading craft beer and wine hobby magazines; and BrewPub, a trade magazine. He hosts the popular podcast "I Used To Be Somebody" and authored "Pickleball for Dummies". Find out more about Carl at https://pickleballmediahq.com

Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com

You may have heard that Finland has been named the happiest country for 6 years in a row. What is their secret? And how can we learn from them? Heli Mende, the head of Visit Finland North America, gives us some insight on why Finlanders are so content with their lives. Find out more: visitFinland.com

Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com

Michael Clinton is the former president and publishing director of Hearst Publications, which includes Cosmopolitan, Esquire, O The Oprah Magazine, Redbook and Woman's Day, He is also an accomplished photographer, marathon runner, philanthropist, author and private pilot.

His new book "ROAR Into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It's Too Late)" is a real treat.

ROAR is an acronym that outlines an empowering path for embracing your future. Find out more at ​​https://roarforward.com/

Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com