Zestful Aging

By Nicole ChristinaSociety & Culture Health & Fitness Mental Health

Zestful Aging episodes

March 09, 2019 Kathryn Harrison -- A Heartfelt Story of Love
In 2016, Kathryn Harrison wrote and illustrated her debut picture book, "Weeds in Nana's Garden", to help spread understanding of dementia among children. Since its publication, her book has been translated into multiple languages and is available globally. In 2018, she collaborated with dementia care expert, Jaclyn Guenette, to launch another picture book about dementia, "I Smile For Grandpa". Kathryn is also a member of the management team running AlzAuthors.com, the world's largest online collection of written resources about Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. Both of Kathryn's children's books support the Alzheimer Society of Canada with every purchase. Find out more at www.Alzauthors.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.
37 min
March 08, 2019 Kristin Neff -- The Importance of Self-Compassion
Kristin Neff, Ph.D. is widely recognized as one of the world's leading experts on self-compassion, being the first one to operationally define and measure the construct over a decade ago. In addition to her pioneering research into self-compassion, she has developed an eight-week program to teach self-compassion skills in daily life, co-created with her colleague Dr. Chris Germer, called Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC). Her book, Self-Compassion, was published by William Morrow in April, 2011. Find out more at https://self-compassion.org/. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.
34 min
March 02, 2019 Beth Battaglino -- CEO of HealthyWomen Website
Beth Battaglino, RN, is the CEO of the HealthyWomen website, which was recognized as one of the top 100 women's health web sites by Forbes for three consecutive years, and was recognized by Oprah Magazine as one of the top women's health web sites. She also is a practicing nurse in maternal child health, in Red Bank, NJ. Learn more at www.HealthyWomen.org and North American Menopause Society - https://www.menopause.org/ . Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.
40 min
February 23, 2019 Christine Cummings -- "I Was Born For This"
Christine Cummings is the co-founder of A Place Called Hope (Raptors) in Killingworth, CT. Their goal is to teach the public how to protect and respect wildlife, in particular Raptors. Their hope is to release a wild bird back into its own environment after a brief stay their facility. She says that there is no comparison to giving a wild bird or animal the gift of freedom. Learn more: http://www.aplacecalledhoperaptors.com/ Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.
1 hr 15 min
February 16, 2019 Megrette Fletcher -- Mindful Eating With Diabetes
Megrette Fletcher, a registered dietician, is the Cofounder of "The Center for Mindful Eating" and co-author of "Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat with Diabetes". This unique book explores two of Megrette's passions: mindful eating and diabetes care. When she isn't working you might find her walking her dog, cycling, trying to improve her cooking or yoga skills (she admits to be only passable at both), or singing off-key at a Karaoke bar. To learn more about her, visit her website at Megrette.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.
42 min
February 09, 2019 Jools Barsky -- Embracing A Taboo Subject
Death Cafes offer a safe place to talk about a taboo subject. Participants talk about death while drinking tea and eating cakes. These cafes are spreading throughout the world as people embrace the opportunity to talk about death in a non-judgemental, open and honest environment. Find out more at DeathCafe.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.
35 min
February 02, 2019 Charlotte Japp -- CIRKEL - Brilliant Intergenerational Networking Program
Charlotte Japp is the 28 year old Founder of CIRKEL, an intergenerational networking platform that connects people from different age groups through cultural events. Past CIRKEL events have explored industries like publishing, tech, and fashion through the lens of multiple generational experiences. Charlotte is passionate about creating smart, social design to galvanize people of all ages to share stories and teach each other lessons that can't be learned from Google. Charlotte's project was recently profiled in the New York Times. Find out more at https://www.CIRKEL.world. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.
43 min
January 26, 2019 Paula Harer -- Starting Over at Sixty
Paula Harer was married for more than 30 years before packing up one day and moving to a one-room loft with her dog, Red. She was in shock at what her life had become and she had no idea how to start over. Slowly she started writing and eventually she created a her website, startingoveratsixty.com, and her new life began to take shape. Find out more about Paula at https://www.startingoveratsixty.com/. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.
1 hr 1 min
January 20, 2019 Road To Albuquerque
Nicole tells the story of her unique opportunity to play tennis in the National Senior Games. She's super excited to go to Albuquerque this spring and bring home the gold for New York. Her training schedule is brutal: jumping on the rebounder to classic Elvis Costello at high volume, and hiking the dogs in the local cemetery with her weighted vest on and keeping her chocolate consumption to a moderate level. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.
10 min
January 19, 2019 Elizabeth Speidel -- "Just Show Up and See What Happens"
Elizabeth Speidel is The Ohio State University Intergenerational Program Manager at Champion Intergenerational Center, a community-university partnership between OSU, Columbus Early Learning Centers, and National Church Residences Centers for Senior Health in Columbus, OH. Her passion for building community and supporting people's recognition of their own inherent worth and dignity has led to a variety of meaningful work ranging from direct service to policy and legal advocacy. Contact Elizabeth at - [email protected]. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.
49 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,…