Zestful Aging

By Nicole ChristinaSociety & Culture Health & Fitness Mental Health

Zestful Aging episodes

October 26, 2019 Ann Campanella -- "Motherhood, Lost and Found"
Ann Campanella is a horsewoman and author of "Motherhood, Lost and Found". Ann moved back to North Carolina after being away from her family for several years. Ready to start a family, Ann's experienced multiple miscarriages at the same time her mother, who lives on the opposite side of the state, began showing signs of Alzheimer's. Her book chronicles this complicated time in her life, and highlights the importance of the healing power of animals. Find out more here: AnnCampanella.com and Alzauthors.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
44 min
October 19, 2019 Liz O'Donnell -- Working Daughter; How Can We Balance All of Our Roles?
Liz O'Donnell is the founder of Working Daughter, a community for women balancing eldercare, career, and more. An award-winning writer, she recently published her second book, "Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents While Earning A Living". A former family caregiver, she is a recognized expert on working while caregiving and has written on the topic for many outlets including "The Atlantic", "Forbes", "TIME", WBUR and PBS' Next Avenue and has delivered keynotes on the topic to many audiences including Harvard University, and the Women Leading Government Conference. Find out more at https://www.workingdaughter.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
37 min
October 14, 2019 Suzanne Falter -- "Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women"
Suzanne Falter is proof of how human beings can rise again from the most difficult circumstances. After her college aged daughter unexpectedly died, she set out to live a whole different kind of life from the high-powered, achievement-focused she had built. Instead, she began to tune into herself and learn what really gave her joy. The author of multiple self-help books including "How Much Joy Can You Stand?" and "Living Your Joy", her essays have appeared in "SELF" and "The New York Times", as well as "O Magazine". The host of the popular "Self Care for Extremely Busy Women" Podcast, Suzanne Falter inspires others to bring self care into their lives. Find out more at: SuzanneFalter.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
45 min
October 13, 2019 Kristin Johnson -- Online Safety and Etiquette
Kristin Johnson is a prize-winning poet and writer, a novelist, a ghostwriter, screenwriter and the author of "Ain't "U" Got No Manners, The Bible For Social Media". We're going to speak with her today about her book, and get some help navigating the confusing world of the world wide web, and social media dos and don'ts. Find out more about Kristin at Kristinjohnson.net and http://www.augnm.com/ . Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
34 min
October 12, 2019 Jolene Hill -- "Life is Short...So Let's Talk"
Jolene Hill wants to encourage families to have meaningful conversations about what really matters in life. Her campaign 'Life's short..so let's talk' is designed to recognize our intrinsic need to remember and celebrate our life and achievements and talk about our wishes for our future. She is passionate about the importance of creating a record of our life journey for future generations, and has created innovative conversation starter cards to kick start these discussions. More about Jolene at: www.yourlifetalks.com.
44 min
October 11, 2019 Melissa Berton -- "Period. End of Sentence."
Rebroadcast for the International Day of the Girl. Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. Melissa Berton is the Academy Award winning producer for Best Documentary Short for "Period. End of Sentence." and CEO of The Pad Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to the principle that "a period should end a sentence, not a girl's education." Berton is the recipient of the of the 2019 Eleanor Roosevelt Global Women's Rights Award and works as a English teacher in Los Angeles. "Period. End of Sentence." is available on Netflix. Find out more at https://www.thepadproject.org/ .
39 min
October 05, 2019 Kathrine Switzer -- A Real Marathon Woman
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially run what was then the all-male Boston Marathon, infuriating one of the event's directors who attempted to violently eject her. In one of the most iconic sports moments, Switzer escaped and finished the race. Still a college student at Syracuse University, she returned to class the next day as the photo of her at the Marathon circulated all over the world. Switzer is the founder of 261 Fearless, a foundation dedicated to creating opportunities for women on all fronts, as this groundbreaking sports hero has done throughout her life. Find out more at 261Fearless.org and MarathonWoman.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com.
36 min
September 28, 2019 Gillian Walnes Perry -- Anne Frank Scholar, Teaches Peace and Tolerance
Gillian Walnes Perry has dedicated her life to teaching peace and tolerance throughout the world. She is the Co-founder and Honorary Vice President of the Anne Frank Trust UK, which she set up in 1990 with family and friends of Mr Otto Frank, Anne Frank's father. After her retirement she wrote "The Legacy of Anne Frank". Find out more here: AnneFrank.com, The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect and read her book: "The Legacy of Anne Frank". Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com.
53 min
September 21, 2019 John Leland -- What Does a Great Life Look Like?
What makes us truly happy throughout our lives? John Leland, columnist at The New York Times, wrote a yearlong series that became the basis for his new book: Happiness Is a Choice You Make; lessons from a year among the oldest old. The book is a NYT Book Review Editor's Choice, and Jane Brody called it "inspired and inspiring." Find out more at JohnLelandauthor.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com.
32 min
September 14, 2019 Stacy Feintuch - "The Widow Wears Pink"
Stacy Feintuch was a stay at home mom with two young daughters in 2011 when her husband suddenly died from a heart attack. After a few very difficult years, she started the blog "The Widow Wears Pink" which helped her reach other widows and help them through their losses and recovery. Last year she started a website Living the Second Act with her partner Mimi Golub, which is geared towards women in their 40s and 50s who are moving towards their next chapter. Find out more at TheWidowWearsPink.com and https://livingthesecondact.com/. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com.
39 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,…