Zestful Aging

By Nicole ChristinaSociety & Culture Health & Fitness Mental Health

Zestful Aging episodes

July 25, 2020 Nancy Davis Kho -- Want to Feel Happier? Say Thank You.
Nancy Davis Kho is the author of "THE THANK-YOU PROJECT: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time". Nancy is also a podcaster whose work covers "the years between being hip and breaking one" at MidlifeMixtape.com and on the Midlife Mixtape Podcast which was included in "Wall Street Journal's" 2019 list of "8 Podcasts for Anyone Nervously Facing Retirement". Find out more about Nancy's inspiring work at DavisKho.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
44 min
July 18, 2020 Gayle Carson -- How to Be An S.O.B. -- "Spunky Old Broad"
Gayle Carson is the epitome of a zestful ager at 82 years old. She's known throughout the world as a business and leadership expert, and authored "How to be an SOB-- Spunky old Broad Who Kicks Butt", among others. She's been on ABC, NBC, and the "Wall Street Journal", to name just a few. Selected as a "Legend of the Speaking Profession," she currently hosts over a dozen radio shows per month. She's a strong proponent of living regret free. A four time cancer survivor, she believes that mindset is crucial for wellness. She's a proud Silver Sneakers Award Winner. Find out more about the spunky Gayle Carson at SpunkyOldBroad.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
38 min
July 11, 2020 Jane Bernstein -- What if You Had a Twin You Never Knew About?
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.
43 min
July 05, 2020 Amanda Rees -- How to Prevent Falls in Older Adults
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.
34 min
July 04, 2020 Rachel Peru -- Silver Haired, Over 45 year Old Model Encourages Body Acceptance
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.
40 min
June 27, 2020 Hearts in the Ice -- Two Midlife Women Research Global Warming in the High Arctic
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.
34 min
June 20, 2020 Joan Lunden -- "Why Did I Come Into This Room?"
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.
56 min
June 13, 2020 Talya Tibbon -- Walking with Refugees
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.
1 hr 2 min
June 06, 2020 Donna Cameron: Why We Need Kindness Now
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.
45 min
May 30, 2020 Alison Pena -- "Life is Short, Get to It!"
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.
53 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,…