We boomers came of age during the sixties when our country seemed torn apart. Divisive rhetoric, social unrest and violent protests were fueled by issues surrounding the Vietnam War and the fight for civil rights. And, somehow, we now find ourselves and our society dealing with similarly contentious and divisive issues. In fact, it seems that our p…

Few writers can claim to keep millions of readers eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, David Baldacci. His novels have been heralded as “gripping,” “spellbinding” and “thrill producing.” Now David has added another soon-to-be bestseller to his already impressive list. In To Die For, readers get to spend time with one of David’s newest and…

If you’re a grandparent, you already know there’s no greater joy than sharing a colorful, exciting, and information-packed book with your grandchildren. Our guests are a father/daughter team who’ve created both the hit podcast and a NYT bestseller Greeking Out. They’ve once again joined forces to provide a mixture of mythology and mirth that will d…

Do you love a lively, entertaining read that is hellishly clever while it educates you as to the world’s most interesting travel destinations? Are you intrigued by folklore, myths, history and fascinating places? Do you appreciate a good laugh? If so, this show is for you! Our guest, Erika Engelhaupt, is a science journalist whose expertise lies in…

Every once in a while, a book comes along that brings back memories, inspires us with its message and makes us think. John Garrison has written just such a book. John is an author with seven books and numerous feature articles in major publications to his name. Now he has written an incredible story mixing the impact of an iconic album produced in …

Everyone loves a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense. And few writers can claim to keep millions of readers (actually, over 120 million of us) eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, Patricia Cornwell. Patricia has just added another book to her already impressive list. It’s called Identity Unknown and she’s joining us to share all about …

Our guest, Heather Pringle, is a science writer who specializes in archaeology. Not only is Heather known for her groundbreaking research, this highly regarded author has written four other books and numerous articles that have been featured in such well-known publications as National Geographic Magazine, Discover, Scientific American, and Archaeol…

Who among us doesn’t wish to live a long, healthy life enjoying our grandchildren and our Golden Years? If that sounds like you, now is just the time to focus on making improvements to both your physical and your mental health. And studies show that alcohol affects both of these areas in detrimental ways… especially as we grow older. That’s where o…

Have you ever suffered from debilitating pain and discomfort as a result of a fall? Has an injury ever compromised your feeling of wellbeing and left you fearful of hurting yourself again? Wouldn’t you love to avoid and even eliminate hazards from your environment that can lead to potential falls and, thereby, fractures? If you want to learn ways y…

Sadly, race remains one of the most divisive issues in our country. However, many of us are yet to fully understand the challenges people of color face on an ongoing basis even today. And, moreover, how can white people interact with people of color in a racially sensitive, empathic and caring way? Our guest, Christine Saxman is a seasoned racial e…

Have you suffered from debilitating pain or even discomfort that has compromised your feeling of wellbeing? Wouldn’t it be great to restore at least some of your youthful vigor and revitalize your zest for life? Do you want to learn the real key for managing your pain so that you can remain fit and active? If so, you’ll want to hear from our guest,…

Everyone loves a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense, and it gets even better if it’s a true crime story written by a master storyteller. That’s why today’s show is guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Our guest, Ivor Davis, is a legendary reporter and author who has personally witnessed and covered some of the most heralded events o…

Wouldn’t you love to have the tools you’ll need to enjoy a meaningful and fulfilling life? What about knowing the techniques that can transform your inner dialogue and conquer negative thoughts? Wouldn’t it be great learn how to overcome your self-limiting thoughts and keep your life moving forward with joy and gratitude? If these ideas sound good …

Our guest, Barbara Sommer Feigin, has led a truly remarkable life. Plus, she is one of our own—a proud and feisty woman of a certain age. Her early years, however, were different than most of us older Americans who grew up in the U.S. during the mid-century. In fact, Barbara evolved from a young refugee (coming to this country as a toddler whose pa…

It goes without saying that one exciting way we seniors can keep growing and thriving is to broaden our horizons and explore the wonders of our planet through travel. Moreover, our worlds can expand even further if we choose to embark an adventure that challenges us physically, emotionally and spiritually. Our guest, Suzanne Maggio, is one of our o…

Despite the many upsides of age, a long life means that we boomers have witnessed to a number of shocking and socially inequitable events Yet, some of the most appalling circumstances have taken place over generations and many of us know little about these painful truths. Our guest, Linda Ambrus Broennniman, has written a moving and personal accoun…

Do you worry that you might be experiencing signs of mild cognitive impairment? Do you have trouble remembering names and dates and other important facts? Wouldn’t it be great to be free of worrying about your cognitive health and restore your youthful vigor and zest for life? If the above questions ring true for you, you’ll want to be certain to h…

Are you fascinated with juicy stories about the lives of celebrities all wrapped around the life of a man who has spent his time and resources bettering the lives of others? If so, this show is for you! Our guest, Salah Bachir, immigrated to Canada from Lebanon in the 1960s, has been a gay activist who has worked in the film world for over four dec…

You may recognize Jennifer Holland’s name because she is the author of Unlikely Friendships, which spent more than 46 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Jennifer is now following up on that highly successful book with a new and fascinating look at man’s best friend entitled, Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence. This bo…

Author J. David Bethel is an award-winning writer who is known for keeping his readers up late into the night eagerly turning pages to discover the next twist and turn in his well-crafted plots. David joins us to share all about his soon to be released new thriller entitled, Mapping the Night. It’s already received praise from readers including: “W…

One great way we boomers can enjoy life is to be inspired by a book that is filled with heart, connection to others and love for our country. Our guest has penned just such a book. Heidi Beierle, a feisty young woman who was always up for a challenge, had just finished her first year of graduate studies in community and regional planning. So, as a …

Wouldn’t you love to conquer your weight issues and restore your youthful vigor? How about learning the foods and dietary strategies that will help you achieve optimal health and reignite your zest for life? If those goals sound good to you, you’ll want to make sure to listen to this interview with our guest, Stephen Perrine. Stephen is New York Ti…

Our guest, Patricia Walsh Chadwick, has led one heckuva remarkable life. Plus, she is one of our own—a proud and feisty Baby Boomer. Her early years, however, were anything but feisty as she grew up in a secluded, Catholic, cult-like group consisting of 100 inhabitants (39 of them who were children.) Although she was reared to become obedient, self…

Our guest, Jennifer Donnelly, is a multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling author of several highly regarded books. These include A Northern Light, which was awarded a Printz Honor and a Carnegie Medal; Revolution, named a Best Book by Amazon, Kirkus Reviews, and the School Library Journal, as well as many other books for young readers, mos…

Although age does have its advantages, we know all-too-well that becoming a senior citizen does have its share of challenges. One of the most challenging is facing our own mortality. Despite this rather formidable concept, however, there’s been an idea that’s been sweeping both Europe and the U.S—and that is the phenomenon known as Swedish Death Cl…

It goes without saying that one exciting way we senior women can keep growing and thriving is to broaden our horizons and explore the wonders of the road through travel. Moreover, our worlds can expand even further if we choose to embark on those adventures as solo travelers. Our guest, Beth Binger, is on a mission to equip and inspire women to con…

As aging women, we know that it’s high time we focus on making improvements to our health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to remain strong and fit for as long as possible, and Dr. Pooja Mahtani is an expert in helping us do just that. Dr. Mahtani is a registered pharmacist and integrative/functional nutritionist who is the new medical expert at Bod…

As we know all too well, aging brings about some life-changing losses. And, for many of us, that means the loss of a spouse. Becoming a widow certainly has its share of challenges and that’s where our guests can really help. Financial advisor, Alexandra Armstrong, and family crisis and trauma psychologist, Mary R. Donohue PhD, have come together to…

Aging can bring about its share of challenges. Some of us are now widowed, some of us are divorced and some of us have remained single our entire lives. There can be a certain stigma to being single. However, if we are honest with ourselves, many of us know that the single life can be both fulfilling and fun. And that’s where today’s guest comes in…

Thaao Penghlis is a multi-faceted actor, world traveler, author, renowned dinner party host and podcast creator. You know Thaao from his nearly four decade run playing two villainous characters on Days of Our Lives as well as other roles in both movies and on TV. And now Thaao is busily celebrating his Greek heritage through his latest project, a p…

As we boomers know, one of the best ways to keep learning and growing in our golden years is through travel and experiencing new and interesting places. That’s why I’m especially excited about interviewing our guest, Andrew Nelson. Andrew is an award-winning writer and editor for National Geographic Traveler who has made his way through all 50 stat…

As we boomers know, one of the true joys in life is sharing memorable stories with our middle-grade grandchildren… especially those books that are both thought provoking and a great read. And that’s where today’s guest comes in. Aida Salazar is an award-winning author and arts activist whose writings for adults and children explore issues of identi…

Age brings about a number of challenges in many areas of our lives. Without a doubt, one of the most challenging of these is connecting with and supporting our young adult children who return to live at home. Our guest, Dr. Anthony Rostain has joined forces with Dr. Janet Hibbs to create an essential guide for parents of young adult children who ar…

Our guest, Sy Montgomery, is a bestselling author whose works include 38 books aimed at both adults and children. She is also an intrepid adventurer who has traversed the world to uncover and share the secrets of the animal kingdom so that her readers can experience these remarkable creatures for themselves. Sy has just released her second book on …

Sadly, race remains one of the most divisive issues in our country. Nevertheless, many of us are yet to fully understand the challenges people of color face on an ongoing basis even today. Debby Irving is joining us once again to share her brave, unflinching journey from white oblivion to white awareness openly chronicled in her book, Waking Up Whi…

One of the true joys in life is sharing memorable stories with our grandchildren… especially those books that are both thought provoking and beautifully written. And that’s where our guest comes in! Ann E. Burgis the author of numerous multi-award-winning books aimed at young readers. Known for her poetic writing style, Ann’s books have received (a…

Wouldn’t you love to have all the confidence, courage and energy you need to enjoy a feisty and fulfilling life? What about having the tools to transform your inner dialogue and conquer negative thoughts? Wouldn’t it be great learn how to overcome your doubts and keep your life moving forward with joy and gratitude? If these ideas sound good to you…

Few writers can claim to keep millions of readers eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, Steve Berry. Reviews for his latest novel, The Atlas Maneuver, have included such descriptions as: “Berry pumps the veins of history with action-packed adrenaline” and “Berry is the master scientist with a perfect formula for the bestseller list.” In Th…

One of the best ways seniors can keep growing and thriving at this time in our lives is through exploring the wonders our planet by way of travel. That’s why I’m especially excited to introduce our guests, Kelsey Perri and Laurel Ostrow. They are joining us to share all about an organization that’s both highly regarded and well-known to us boomers.…

Have you suffered from debilitating pain or even discomfort that has compromised your feeling of wellbeing? Wouldn’t it be great to restore at least some of your youthful vigor and revitalize your zest for life? Do you want to learn the real key for maintaining your health? Join Brandy Gillmore, world-renowned expert on health and self-healing, as …

Everyone loves a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense. And it doesn’t get much better than the book we’ll be discussing today. Our guest, Roger Rapaport, is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and playwright. His work has appeared in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Esquire, the Los Angeles Times, and the San Fran…

Who among us wouldn’t want to live a long, happy, fulfilling, and relatively stress-free life? Our guest, Marni Jameson, is joining us to share all about her just released book entitled: Rightsize Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow. The subtitle of her book reads: A Motivational Guide for Those Seeking Their Ideal Home Later in Life and the bo…

If you’re looking for a delightful, touching and life-affirming read to share with your grandchildren, look no further! Both of our guests are authors and educators who have focused much of the work on promoting the principles of antibias, antiracist, equity and inclusion. Joanna Ho is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous children’s bo…

Who among us doesn’t wish to live a long, healthy life enjoying our grandchildren and our Golden Years? If that sounds like you, the feisty side of fifty is just the time to focus on making improvements to both your physical and your mental health. That’s where Dr. Mitch and Dr. Emily Clionsky, authors ofDementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save…

Who doesn’t love a suspense-filled, engaging read that’s guaranteed to keep you turning pages far into the night. Our guest, Deborah Goodrich Royce, has written just such a book. You’ll know Deborah from her acting career where she appeared in both movies and on TV, notably playing Silver Kane (the sister of the venerable Erica Kane) on All My Chil…

Wouldn’t you love to know a method for creating delicious meals that are not only healthy and satisfying but super easy to prepare? If that sounds good to you, you’ll want to make sure to listen to this show! Join guest Cathy Yoder, aka the “Air Fryer Queen,” who is known for both her invaluable air fryer tips as well as her delicious recipes. She,…

Wouldn’t you love to conquer your weight issues and restore your youthful vigor? How about learning the mind/body techniques to help you achieve optimal health while you build your self-esteem and reignite your zest for life? Join guestSandy Robertson, RN with a master’s degree in nursing and a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse, as she shares tools an…

As aging boomers, we know that it’s high time we focus on making improvements to our health and wellbeing. Each of us wants to remain strong and fit for as long as possible, and Dr. Anthony Balduzzi is an expert in helping us do just that. Dr. Balduzzi is a renowned medical authority who has dedicated his life to helping men and women over 40 optim…

Everyone loves a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense. And few writers can claim to keep millions of readers (actually, over 120 million of us) eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, Patricia Cornwell. Patricia has just added another book to her already impressive list. It’s called Unnatural Death and she’s joining us to share all about i…

As we boomers know, one of the best ways to ensure a long, healthy life is to keep our brains active by learning new and interesting information. And that’s where today’s guest today can really inspire us! Dr. Sabine Stanleyis a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Planetary Physics at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Stanley focuses on observing magn…