Zestful Aging

By Nicole ChristinaSociety & Culture Health & Fitness Mental Health

Zestful Aging episodes

November 12, 2022 Mike Branon -- "The Joy of Pickleball"
Have you tried the sport that is literally sweeping the nation? Pickleball is appealing to all kinds of people, at every age. Mike Branon talks to us about why it is the perfect activity for us as we age. And why it checks so many boxes–movement, social engagement, and brain strategy. Mike Branon is the author of "THE JOY of Pickleball", the definitive instructional guide for the senior player. Find out more: https://www.mikebranon.com/ Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
35 min
November 05, 2022 Susan Salenger -- Why Do Women Lie to Their Doctors?
Did you know that over 80% of patients lie to their doctors, and women lie more than men do? Why is that so? When the possible consequences are quite serious…like inaccurate diagnosis and inaccurate treatment. Susan Salenger, author and researcher, looks at women and their complicated relationship with their doctors and the healthcare system. She shines a light on the cultural history and gender bias in the medical community and how that affects our care and the care of our loved ones. Salenger offers us practical advice to help us recognize these biases and better navigate the patient-doctor relationship. Find out more here: SusanSalenger.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
34 min
October 29, 2022 Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell -- How Can I Develop My Own Timeless Dressing Style?
Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell is an award-winning fashion historian, curator, and journalist based in Los Angeles. As well as writing books and articles, she does writing, lecturing, curating, and consulting for museums, universities, and the entertainment industry. She has written about fashion, art, and culture for "The Atlantic", "Politico", "Slate", "The Wall Street Journal" and "The Washington Post" and has appeared on NPR, the Biography Channel, and Reelz. Find out more at KimberlyChrisman-Campell.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
37 min
October 22, 2022 Kip Clarke -- Keeping a "high vibe" As We Age
Kip Clarke has been a multi-sport elite athlete who now, as she turns 60, uses her experiences to coach women in their middle and later years. Some of her accomplishments include championship titles in rowing, basketball, badminton, and field hockey, but most of her success in sports has come through playing competitive tennis. She currently holds three National Tennis Championship titles and has competed in six World Championships over the past two decades. Kip uses her experience as an elite athlete to help women as a transformational coach. See more at KipClarke.com Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
41 min
October 15, 2022 Dr. Bill Rawls -- When Antibiotics Didn't Work, He Discovered the World of Healing Herbs
For over 30 years as a 4th-generation physician, Dr. Bill Rawls has dedicated his life to medicine. When a health crisis in his early forties abruptly changed his quality of life, he came face to face with the limitations of modern medicine and began to research the vast possibilities of alternative treatments. Today, Dr. Rawls shares the revelations that helped him and thousands of others reclaim their lives and find their own paths to wellness. He is the bestselling author of "Unlocking Lyme", "The Cellular Wellness Solution", and is the Medical Director and Co-Founder of Vital Plan, Inc., a holistic health company. Learn more at VitalPlan.com. Use the code zestful15 to get 15% off of your first order at VitalPlan.com. I use them myself! Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
45 min
October 08, 2022 Alice Tym -- At 79, She's the Pickleball Queen
Alice Tym played at Wimbledon 5 times--limo and strawberries included. She began her tennis career before Title IX was enacted, when women athletes were not supported by their universities and had to organize their matches and transportation on their own. At 79, Alice is a gold medal winning pickleball player who says pickleball is a way to keep active and avoid loneliness.To say she is sassy is like saying the sun is hot. Funny, baudy and a straight shooter, Alice says that at this age you can either talk about your bowels or hit a ball. I had the great privilege of joining her for dinner at the National Senior Games this past spring. Enjoy Alice's irreverent humor and zest for life. Find out more about the National Senior Games at: https://nsga.com/ Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
36 min
October 01, 2022 Donna Kalil -- Hunting Invasive Burmese Pythons in the Everglades (On location)
Meet Donna Kalil. She calls herself and her volunteers "Everglades Avengers". She's an environmentalist/herpetologist whose mission in life is to rid her beloved Everglades of the Burmese Python, an invasive and destructive creature. This invasive snake preys on almost anything--rabbit, deer, fox, otters....and there is a desperate attempt to control their numbers so the ecosystem can get back into some balance. Donna Kalalil is a true "zesty". She's in her 60s, and doing what she loves--even if it's not everyone's cup of tea. Her purpose is clear and it motivates her to go out night after night. She's also profiled on almost every story and documentary on the Everglades ecology. A Japanese crew came over recently to film her! Thank you Donna. It was a real thrill. You can find Donna on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donna.kalil.7 Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
30 min
September 24, 2022 Angela White -- The "Running Granny"
Angela White, aka The Running Granny, started running at the age of 53 as part of a series of 'small steps' she took to improve her health and quality of life. A friend then introduced her to the world of ultra running and she became fascinated with what the human body can achieve when asked. Since then she has completed events of increasing distance including a number of 24 hour races, a 100 mile race and the 190 mile Northern Traverse. A former surgeon, Angela has a lifelong passion to inspire others to take their own 'small steps' to adopt healthy lifestyle choices throughout life and has set up a social enterprise to encourage and motivate people to improve their future health. FInd out more here: https://therunninggranny.co.uk/ Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
47 min
September 17, 2022 Dr. Michael Roizen -- Engineering Your Body to Live Longer
What if you could live another ten, twenty, or thirty years beyond your current life expectancy? What if science could make it possible to engineer your body to slow down aging and continue to live your best life beyond 100? Imagine being able to print a new organ in a 3D printer or engineer genes to revert to their youngest and healthiest condition? This is not science fiction, it's happening right now. In this episode, Dr. Michael Roizen talks about his brand new book: "The Great Age Reboot" and how we can take advantage of these very real discoveries. He is the Emeritus Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic and author of four #1 New York Times best-selling books. Check out his podcast here: https://radiomd.com/show/you-the-owners-manual-radio-show Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
54 min
September 10, 2022 Deborah Slaner Larkin -- "I wanted to be Billie Jean King"
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX. For those who are unfamiliar, TITLE IX is a Federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex or gender in any educational institution that receives federal funding. Previous to this law, universities had club sports for women, but they did not receive funding or support. Deborah Slaner Larkin is the former CEO of the Women's Sports Foundation, Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974. Their mission is to strengthen and expand participation and leadership opportunities through research, advocacy, community programming and a wide variety of collaborative partnerships. Deborah also served on the President's Council of Physical Fitness and Sports. During her tenure at the President's Council, she co-managed the critically acclaimed President's Council Report: Physical Activity & Sport in the Lives of Girls: Physical & Mental Health Dimensions from an Interdisciplinary approach. I met her at the National Senior Games last month, where she went on to win the Doubles championship. Find out more at: https://nwlc.org/demand-ix/ Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
40 min

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How can we age with zest, courage and vibrance? How can we tackle the challenges of aging--including ageism-- with awareness and skill? Nicole Christina, a psychotherapist of more than 30 years,…