Hello, my friends. Welcome back. Today, we’re diving into a topic that touches every single one of us—every night, in fact. Sleep. That mysterious, restorative, sometimes elusive part of our lives that we often take for granted… until we can’t seem to get enough of it. Now, I don’t know about you, but I’ve had my fair share of tossing and turning. Some nights I fall asleep before my head hits the pillow, and other nights? Well, let’s just say I’ve counted more sheep than I care to...
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the show. I’m so glad you’re here with me today, because we’re diving into a topic that’s been stirring up conversations across dinner tables, doctor’s offices, and even retirement communities: marijuana. 🌿 Segment 1: Why Older Adults Are Turning to Cannabis “Let’s start with a surprising fact that might challenge some assumptions: seniors are one of the fastest-growing groups of marijuana users in the United States. A 2022 study published...
This midweek, bonus episode is going to be a bit different from my usual episodes. Today we are talking about skin and body care. We all know that our skin and bodies change as we age: wrinkles, creepiness, etc. People address these changes in different ways. There are minimalists who recognize these changes as a normal part of aging and don't make any changes to their normal self-care routine. On the other extreme are the people who actively work to combat the s...
Most of us are familiar with the word lifespan—it’s the measure of how long we live. It’s a number, a timeline, a biological clock ticking from birth to our final breath. Then there’s healthspan, a term that’s gained traction in recent years. Healthspan refers to how long we stay healthy, active, and independent. It’s not just about living longer, but living well. But there’s another word—less common, but deeply important—joyspan. Joyspan refers to how much joy we feel as we age. It’s n...
Hey friends, welcome back to the podcast—where we walk, talk, and occasionally scroll our way through wellness, one episode at a time. Today we’re diving into social media. Is it good? Is it bad? Now, if you’re an older adult—or someone who loves one—this episode is especially for you. Because while social media often gets painted with the same brush as teenage angst and influencer drama, it’s also become a lifeline for many older folks navigating retirement, isolation, and the search f...
Hello friends, and welcome back to the show. Today, we’re tackling a topic with a dramatic name—Sedentary Death Syndrome—but I promise you, this is not a fear-fest. It’s a clarity conversation. It’s about understanding what long stretches of sitting do to our bodies and brains as we age. “Sedentary Death Syndrome,” or SeDS, isn’t a formal diagnosis your doctor writes in a chart—it’s a term researchers and health educators began using in the early 2000s to sound the alarm that phys...
Today I have the pleasure of being joined by an old friend, Sally Saks. We met when we both lived in Acton, MA many years ago. Sally will soon turn 70 years old but she is not slowing down. In fact, she wakes up every day feeling lucky that she is active and can move. She continues to work part-time as a social worker because she loves her job. She loves to work with people. She is married, has 2 grown children and 2 dogs. She gets plenty of exercis...
We all know what it’s like to tend to a garden—whether it’s a thriving backyard oasis or a few stubborn herbs on a windowsill. There’s planting, pruning, watering, hoping. We’re cultivating life. But what if I told you that you’re also the proud caretaker of another garden… one that’s invisible, internal, and wildly important? Welcome to your gut microbiome—a living ecosystem planted deep in your belly. Inside your gastrointestinal tract live trillions (yes, trillions) of microorg...
It is my pleasure to have Susan Miller as today's guest. Susan is 64 years old and has worked in the health and wellness space for many years in various roles ranging from massage therapist to life coach. One of the things she has noticed as she ages is the freedom to do what she wants and not doing things just to please others. She recently got remarried and started her own business, Steeped in Soul, where she prepared gift boxes. She believes in gifting with intention so her gi...
Hey friends… today’s episode is going to be a little different. I want to open my heart in a way I haven’t before. Recently, life dealt me a few heavy blows. I’ve gone through some losses—real, painful ones that shook me at my core. The kind that stop you in your tracks and make you question things you thought you understood. I thought about keeping this private. About just carrying on with my usual content, smiling through the pain, and pretending everything’s fine. But then I re...
Today my guest is Tami Edwards. She is a woman I met online and know that we would have become friends if we had ever met in person. She is 58 years old and retired from her 34-year career as an educator one year ago and now works her own online business with Nu Skin. She helps women to look and feel their best as they age. Nu Skin's motto is "all the good, not the bad" so the products are made from all plant-based ingredients. In her younger years, she taught Jazzercise.&nb...
"Meditation—maybe you’ve heard about it in a yoga class or seen it pop up on your favorite wellness blog. It’s trendy, yes. But it's also timeless. And if you’ve ever thought, 'Am I doing this right?'—you’re in the perfect place. You may already know that I’m a certified yoga therapist, and meditation is one of those practices I’ve taught again and again—yet it's still the topic I get the most questions about. What Is Meditation, Really? Broad definition: Meditation is a foc...
Today I am joined by a woman that I met on facebook. I was so intrigued by her post that I had to reach out and ask her to join me in this episode. Ellen is 76 years old and she is not slowing down. She has recently started ballroom dance lessons after reluctantly giving up windsurfing due to a wrist injury. She is constantly learning something new whether it be a new language or a new skill. She also loves to move. Her activities range from yoga to dance. At one point in h...
Has anyone else noticed how walking has become confusing? I mean, there used to be one kind of walk: you put on your sneakers and moved your body forward. Maybe you talked to a friend or dodged a squirrel—simple stuff. But now? We've got weighted vests, interval protocols, step trackers, fancy footwear, posture adjustments, and hashtags for different kinds of walking styles. Nordic walking, silent walking, hot girl walking, Japanese interval walking—it’s an actual buffet of gait. I firs...
So... I have a confession to make. If you've been following me for a while, you probably know I’m all about health, nutrition, and wellness. It’s my passion, my work, my obsession—and yes, I genuinely do try to walk the talk. I eat well. I move my body. I prioritize sleep. I even meditate, which, let’s be honest, used to feel like sitting in silence wondering if I left the oven on. But there’s one piece of the wellness puzzle I thought I had handled… and it turns out, I didn’t.&...
The May 28th issue of Vogue magazine contained an article on a diet they called “the glute diet”, and its become a much-talked about way of eating. Especially since its summer in the US and people are anticipating trips to beaches where their glutes will be on full display. When I first heard the phrase “glute diet,” I couldn’t help but laugh a little. Let’s be honest — the idea that we can eat our way to shapelier glutes sounds about as plausible as spot-reducing belly fat ...
Understanding Macros: The Key to Balanced Nutrition Alright, let’s talk about food. Not just what we eat, but why it matters. Have you ever wondered why some people thrive on certain diets while others struggle? Or why the same meal might affect you differently as you age? Well, the answer boils down to macronutrients—commonly called macros. These aren’t just a trendy buzzword thrown around in fitness circles. Macros are the foundation of everything our body does. They fuel our en...
Today I am joined by Claire Nicolaou, an inspiring British lady who is not slowing down as she ages. She has always been very active. She ran the NYC in 2011 as a way to celebrate her 40th birthday. Today at the age of 52, she is still active but does weight training, yoga and hiking rather than running marathons. She learned to play the guitar in her forties as a way to help her cognitive function. Today still works full-time and plays guitar as her side-hustle. ...
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re diving deep into something we all talk about—but don’t always practice: self-care. Since it's Mental Health Awareness Month, there’s no better time to reflect on why taking care of ourselves is not selfish, but essential. Now, let’s be real. When you hear "self-care," what comes to mind? Maybe it’s treating yourself to a fancy latte, spending the weekend at a spa, or binging an entire season of your favorite show in one sitting. And sure, those th...
Can we keep playing sports such as soccer and tennis as we age? Ultimately, staying active in sports is possible at any age—it’s all about making the right modifications to match your body's needs. One of the most effective ways to maintain health, mobility, and independence as we age is strength training. Some of the benefits include: 1. Preserving and Building Muscle Mass 2. Strengthening Bones and Preventing Osteoporosis 3. Supporting Metabolism and Weight Ma...