Jane Bernstein is an award winning novelist. Her latest book, "The Face Tells the Secret" is the story of a young woman trying to navigate life knowing that her mother did not have the capacity to love her, and also held a very tragic secret. Her recent story, "Still Running," was chosen for "Best American Sports Writing 2018". Find out more about Jane at http://janebernstein.net/. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Amanda Rees is the co-founder and CEO of Bold, a health and fitness technology company that creates online exercise programs for aging well, particularly focusing on balance which is crucial in the later years. Amanda is a yoga and tai chi instructor, who specializes in working with older adults and those with mobility limitations. She studied engineering and dance at Princeton. Bold has raised venture capital from leading Silicon Valley investors and has been highlighted in Forbes and the New York Times. Find out more about Amanda and her company at AgeBold.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Rachel began a new career as a model at the age of 46. Since turning 40, Rachel ditched the hair dye and embraced her natural silver hair and curvy figure. She is now represented by Bridge models in London and is passionate about being to help represent women over 40 in the fashion industry, especially when it comes to swimwear and lingerie campaigns. She is an ambassador for the charity 'Be Real", a body confidence activist, and involved in the Mind Charity, which focuses on mental health. Find out more about Rachel at: RachelPeruModel.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Ever wonder what it would be like to share a 250 square foot space with a fellow researcher in the Arctic for nine months with no electricity or running water? No Netflix, Amazon, or neighbors for 90 roadless miles? Meet Sunniva Sorby and Hilde Strom who are on a mission to contribute to the research on global warming and plastic use. They were due to return after their 9 month stay, but COVID hit. The Norweigen boat that was scheduled to pick them up stopped running. Find out more about their incredible work and see their breathtaking photos right here: HeartsintheIce.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Joan Lunden helped wake-up millions of Americans as the host of Good Morning America for two decades. As a journalist, a busy working mom, and a part of the sandwich generation, Joan knows a thing or two about the realities of being an aging woman in our society today. Joan is a leading health and wellness advocate, speaking around the country about women's health and how to age successfully. Joan's latest book on the topic, "Why Did I Come Into This Room? A Candid Conversation About Aging," is being called her most candid, raw, and funny book to date! Find out more about all of Joan's projects here: JoanLunden.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Talya Tibbon is an award winning documentary director and producer working in the US and in Europe. Over the years, her work has taken her to 4 continents: from Boko Haram territory in Nigeria to the slums of Karachi, from gang-controlled neighborhoods in Honduras to Siberia and to the corridors of the White House. She's documented war refugees, trafficked women, Guantanamo detainees, Wall Street traders, drug economies, mass shooting survivors and even daredevil ice swimmers. Last year Talya was nominated for two IDA (international documentary association) awards: for "Sky and Ground" (PBS/ Amazon) for best documentary and for the docuseries "Amanpour: Sex and Love Around the World" which is running on Netflix. She is currently working on her next documentary feature film about the legacy of WWII in the Baltics and a scripted drama series about the refugee crisis. Find out more about Talya's amazing work here: TalyaTibbon.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Donna Cameron spent her career as a business owner working with nonprofit organizations and causes. It was there where she saw kindness in action and was awed by its power to transform. While she considered herself a reasonably nice person (with occasional lapses into crankiness), she knew that true kindness was a step above. In 2015, she committed to a year-long deep-dive into kindness. Her 2018 book, "A Year of Living Kindly", has earned more than a dozen awards. Find out more about this important project at AYearofLivingKindly.com. Buy her book at: Bookshop.org. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

Alison Pena, aka "Bad Widow", became a widow when her husband of almost twenty five years died in 2016, after an 11-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Eventually, Alison learned how to live fearlessly, move through grief, reclaim autonomy, reinvent herself, and rebuild her networks back to life. She writes and speaks about the inevitable losses in life and how to overcome them and even thrive. Her style is honest and raw, funny and real. We also talk about the loss and grief associated with Covid-19, and her thoughts on how to navigate the overwhelming feelings. Find out more: https://badwidow.com/. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

More than ever, many women are experiencing struggles in their relationship with food. They may be spending more time at home, feeling increased stress and off of their exercise routine. Annie Gaudrealt is a holistic nutritionist and wellness coach and offers guidance on how we can take care of our mind and bodies during COVID. Annie is an anti-diet practitioner, and states "healthy is not a shape". Learn more about Annie and what she offers: www.veev.ca. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.

When DJ Lee's dear friend vanishes in the wilderness of the Selway-Bitteroot, she decides to try to find her. Her journey answers some of the questions she had always had about her troubled family and their own history in this remote place. In her book, "Remote: Finding Home in the Bitterroots", Lee learns how to embrace the land and her past. It's an intimate look at one woman's relationship with the wilderness and the ghosts from her past. Find out more at http://debbiejlee.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.