When you hear 77 yr old Grace Teborek's name, if you know her, you'll automatically think of the word Resiliency! A life long Librarian/Media Specialist, Grace has shown true resiliency through losing a son, going through divorce and being diagnosed with cancer more than once! Through all of this, she found solitude, joy and her "keep going attitude" through her discovery of rowing. Hear how she became a victor and not a victim through life's hard knocks and how rowing "saved her life!" I know we can ALL relate to that at some point in our lives! A great conversation about a "keep going" attitude, how important social interaction is and a "just go with it" approach to life!
Dr. Suzanne Ferree is a woman who wears many hats! A senior physician at Vine Medical with 25 years of experience, she is double certified in Family Medicine, Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Peptide Expert, award winning teacher and Author. We chat about all things peptides in this episode! Regardless if you're a peptide vetran or novice you'll definitely benefit from all the valuable information that Dr. Ferree provides. Grab a pen and notepad!
If you're a Sci-Fi fan, if you grew up watching Star Trek, Babylon 5, Night of the Living Dead and Generations Soap Opera, then this episode is for you! A delightful conversation talking all things about being an actress and stunt performer "back in the day" with Pat Tallman! Being thrown around on the Starship Enterprize, being pushed down a set of stairs in a wheelchair to being Laura Dern's stunt double for Jurrasic Park, Pat gives us the behind the scenes narrative. WE also discuss her physical, mental and emotional states surrounding each job while raising a son and dealing with life along the way! A great listen I know you will enjoy!!
There's healing in forgiving your parents. Nursing resentments towards a parent does more than keep that parent in the doghouse...we get stuck there too! Hear about 69 yr old Gayle Kirschenbaum's journey of learning to forgive her 100 year old Mother Mildred for being a mean mother growing up. Hear about Mildred and Gayle's life in Brooklyn, NY in the 1950's, 60's and 70's. How their strained relationship was finally mended and see them today, with their transformed relationship, as the poster for a great mother/daughter relationship! I think we will all be able to relate to this conversation. I know I sure did! A must listen!
Dr. Shivani Gupta is a vibrant voice in the realm of holistic health! She is an expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. Hear about how Ayurveda can be used as a biohaking tool to leverage optimal health. Learn your Dosha. Learn all about the amazing benefits of Tumeric. Circadium Rhythym, Diet, Self Care and SO much more! Have a pad of paper and pen ready. You will want to take notes durig this very insightful conversation!
Dr. Nicola Dehlinger is a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in internal repair. SO many of our physical issues stem from internal complications. Listen to hear how Dr. Nicola helps people connect back to themselves. What tools you can use to listen to your body to start the repair process. Supplements that you can take and use to help the healing process in a variety of ailments and much more! A pen and paper will be needed for notes!
If you are looking to "up" your skin care game and help improve your overall health and well-being you need to meet Dr. Sandra Kaufmann! With a Masters Degree in cellular biology, a Medical Degree and knowledge in human pharmacology and physiology, Dr. Kaufmann embarked on her own journey into longevity purely as a hobby but turned it into a passion to show the world you can live a longer, healthier life and do damage control based on science based information. Hear at what age you should start your longevity protocol, supplement recommendations, biohacks to live a long healthy life and much more! Grab a pen and paper....you'll be taking notes!
60 year old Dalyce Radtke is a busy woman! Wife, Mother of 7! Personal Trainer, online fitness and nutrition coach an social media influencer. Being busy involves multitasking and prioritizing tasks throughout the day. Especially when it comes to exercise! Hear how she manages to fit in workouts with minimal equipment for visible results at home or on the road, how she influences her 91 year old Mother to stay active with simple, yet effective moves and how she offers her huge social media following easy to follow workout routines that produce winning habits and better health!
If you want to be Inspired and motivated, listen to this episode with the 2023 Overall Masters Track and Field Athlete of the year and 9 time World Record holder Sue McDonald! A life long competitive athlete, Sue always had winning on her mind never letting her age get in the way! With her positive mindset and eyes always foreward approach, she is a force to be reckoned with on the track, consistently reaching her goals, winning and setting new regional, American and World records along the way not letting her setbacks derail her in any way! It's an elightening conversation with Sue always contemplating "what's next" to add to her athletic portfolio! Way to go Sue! Your Positive mindset and determination to be the best version possible of a masters athlete is admirable and inspirational!
Lauren Roxburgh found her calling at the early age of 16. She painfully witnessed her Mother's battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. She realized that the key to living a fullfilling, healthy, joyful life was a holistic aproach and was inspired to find ways to help prevent disease and learn how to thrive, not just survive! She emerged with degrees in nutrition and exercise physiology. Certifications in Classical Pilates, meditation, yoga and Reiki and started working with clients like Gwenyth Paltrow, LaBron James incorporating Fascia releasing techniques( Rolfing) to help them find alignment and healing helping them to cnnect to their authentic selves and purpose and she has never looked back! She's been featured in InStyle, Vogue, Womens Health, Goop, GMA, ESPN to name a few. Her 2 books, The Power Source and Taller, Slimmer, Younger are internationally best sellers. Learn how keeping your fascia strong, flexible and supple will lead to a vibrant, healthy, joyful life. A must listen!
Don't let 70 year old Linda Cohn's soft demeanor fool you! She's a household name in the masters track and field community racking up over 900 medals in the last 20 years, consistently winning national and world championship titles and breaking national and world records at the same time! But most importantly though, having a lot of fun on this journey with fellow masters athletes! You can be any age to start your story she says. She definitely knows this first hand as she started her track and field journey at age 50. In this episode we'll hear about her life growing up, qualifying for American Gladiators, what convinced her to start competing in track and field, her national and world championships and how recess is so important to her at this stage of her life! Listen to the link in my bio!
At 90 yers old Dot Sowerby is a force to be recockoned with! Little did she know that at the age of 50, when she decided to take up running that she would become a track and field star racking up 150 medals over the next 40 years, breaking American and World Records along the way as well as writing a book and becoming an Ambassador to a worthy organization. An inspirational conversation proving that it's never to late to start exercising regardless of your age or corcumstances! A must listen conversation!
Don't let 78 yr. old Marla Sweeney's age fool you! This Spartan race champion has had a lifetime full of obstables, adversities and health issues, yet her " eyes always foreward" approach to life and positive mindset has led her a plethora of championships in the Spartan Community. Inspired by her son, who competes in Spartan races, she went from a "no exercise" routine to completeing her first Spartan Sprint in 2016 at age 70 and she has never looked back! She's the first female athlete to podium over 70 on a trail race and the only racer over 70 to do the Spartan World Championship (3 times)! She deals with Scoliosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis, a reconstructed neck due to a car crash with a drunk driver, reconstructive right hand surgery and recent back surgery yet....she continues to forge ahead with her postive mindset and positive self talk to compete in more races! A compelling, motivational and very inspirational conversation! A true life champion on and off the trail!
A tomboy growing up, Linda was always on the go. Extremely active as a child, she participated in many athletic activities. Even after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 26, she still had an "eyes always forward" approach and continued her athletic endeavors. Mid Life brought more athletic success with her becoming a champion soccer player, but also took dramatic turns with multiple surgeries and two bouts of melanoma. She still never lost her drive getting back in the gym and then finding her true passion… Powerlifting! She has never looked back ultimately becoming a Masters World Champion! A great life story of perseverance, drive, mental focus, and a true champion mindset!
I had the privilege to interview 83 yr old Holocaust survivor Karmela Waldman. Born in 1939 in Yugoslavia, just a few short years later she found herself escaping with her mother from Nazi home invaders. Her mother realized they had to separate and Karmela found herself being hidden at a Catholic Convent/School. She held on to her Jewish heritage while learning all things Catholic. After Russian allies liberated Belgrade she eventually reunited with her mother. Hear her compelling story, how she stayed true to her Jewish heritage at such a young age, her family life today and some fun anecdotes too!
Helen Polise is a force of nature, a champion and a true representative of an Age Is Irrelevant woman! A TV Commercial director for 30+ years, she pivoted during the pandemic and became a TikTok sensation accumulating almost 1,000,000 followers teaching tutorials on how to use the social media platform. Then, literally overnight, she had the health scare of her life. Hear how she faced this life altering situation and how she used this health scare to inspire others documenting her journey and still teaching along the way. Her positive mindset, grit and determination are true characteristics of a champion...in life! This is an episode you don't want to miss!
Suzanne DePaoli is not your average 70 yr old! Growing up on a farm, her love for horses started very young. At age 19, she turned Pro in Barrel Racing and has never looked back! Today, this rodeo queen still competes on a regular basis throughout the year, works on her 900 head cattle ranch with her husband in Canada, trains horses, coaches other aspiring barrel racers as well as spends quality time with her family, writes songs and sings! Whew! An inspiration to all who know her! We had a great conversation about life on the farm, racing, training, how she takes care of herself and what brings her joy. A conversation you won't want to miss!
Dr. Mary Claire Haver is no ordinary OB/GYN! After personally experiencing her own bout with Menopause, Dr. Haver took a deep dive into the science of menopause, aging and inflammation beyond what she was taught in school and residency. She emerged with an evidence-based program so women could wisely invest in their most undervalued asset...their health! This was a very informative discussion about all things in all phases of menopause. Causes, treatment options and most importantly letting women know that " You don't have to suffer anymore!"
Ruth Yunker has a definite Joie de Vivre! She became a world traveler at a very young age finding herself immersed in Paris solo for weeks on end several different times growing up. Today at 73, she's facing her third trimester in life with confidence, a sense of curiosity, quick wit and personal power. As a writer of 40 years, living a multi-faceted life at home and abroad, she has written 3 books about her journey/love for Paris and her journey to Ageless. A fun, candid chat about exploring the world and achieving the confidence to unapologetically live your best life at any age!
Little did 70 yr old Karen Hurley know that her new found love of horses in her 40's would lead her to a World Record Title in Powerlifting at 69! Hear how Karen got into weight lifting, what it's like to be an older female lifter and the importance of challenging oneself! A true inspitation!