This is 65

#26: Retired inner-city CNA, Allen Long shares his inspirational story about how he leveraged his vast medical experience and passion into a creative career as a fictional writer, volunteer, and more. This is an eye-opening episode that proves you have much more to share with the world.    Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here . Follow Erin on Facebook here . Follow Erin...

#25: If your dream job is to write your own book, this is the episode for you. Wildly-published poetry writer and writing coach Ralph Dranow shares therapeutic steps to make your retirement radically rewarding. Get inspired by his story and envision your next level up today.   Explore Ralph's website here.   Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here . Follow Erin on Facebook...

#24: Is it time for your encore adventure? Attorney and diversified published writer Teo Spengler is a passionate, inspiring creative. Her growthjourney is a prime example of how you can keep your life enriched with excitement. Check out Teo's worldly good message starts in Alaska, takes her to California, Berkeley Law School, and around Europe!    Send Teo an email at: teospengler@gmail.com   Fol...

#23: The incredible integrative cancer consultant and patient advocate Adrea Brier is ready to uplift you! She has extensive experience in integrating the benefits of conventional medicine, complementary medicine and all forms of healing that strengthen the body's ability to conquer cancer. If you're over 65 and finding the oncology world challenging, listen in and find the comfort and resources y...

#22: In this inspiring episode, Erin chats with Mark Davis, an accomplished fitness trainor with an uplifting transformation story. From a 368 pound CPA to an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist, USA Triathlon Level, and coach, discover the motivation you need to truly enjoy your encore career. This is a lifestyle game changer!   Contact Mark through his webs...

#21: Do you want to get organized but struggle with making decisions on what to keep, toss or donate? You're in luck! In this episode I am joined by professional downsizer and organizer Heather Swain, and she shares her wealth of experience on where to start and what to do whether it's time to de-clutter, downsize, or help an elderly loved one transition to a more focused lifestyle.   For more inf...

#20: In this spicy episode, Karina Solomon, relationship and lifestyle makeover expert gets raw and honest about intimacy. The author of Sexy, Sassy & Starting Over, Karina inspires men and women to be their truest selves and delivers the keys to confidence from the bedroom to the boardroom. Get ready to take some notes because you won't want to miss the valuable insights Karina has to share!    ...

#19: Best friends since childhood, Cheryl Baxter and Beth Bowles have impressive resumes as dancer/actor/singers. After meeting in line as children at Disneyland in 1978, Cheryl and Beth have since gone on to grace stages with style nationwide. After their 2021 performance at The Grammys, they decided to embark on a social media journey as, ta-da, DaBaby Boomers! Get ready to be inspired by these...

#18: In this episode we're thrilled to welcome Spiritual Author and Teacher, Barry Zeve! Barry began writing spiritual literature after retiring from a market research company that he had previously opened with his first life-partner. To date, Barry has written an impressive 32 books on Spirituality, and teaches a spiritual class on TikTok that is a year-long exploration of the world's seven faith...

#17: Nothing goes together quite like podcasts and coffee. Today we welcome Greg Larsen, the inventor of the Angel Coffee Maker Thermos. Greg shares his fascinating story of growing up in Saudi Arabia, and how his first invention, the Angel, came into existence after his neighbor shared a few tablespoons of organic coffee with him. The Angel is best known for its ability to produce less bitter, ul...

#16: In this episode of This is 65, Erin Ackenheil, owner of Black Point Insurance, welcomes Jim Hamilton, a business consultant and author with over 40 years of experience in the hi-tech business. Author of the autobiography Waves of Life, It's All About Her:  A Man-to-Mans' Guide to Marital Bliss, the Jim Hamilton Parable In Pursuit of Love and The Happy Couple Playbook, he is known for his insi...

#15: From growing up in Italy, to being a nurse, to now being Executive Director of ReScape California, an organization that addresses climate change by providing a regenerative, nature-based whole systems watershed foundation for landscaping education, workforce development and policy. Milena Fiore talks with Erin Ackenheil in this episode about her interesting career journey and the good work th...

#14: Guest Mercy Sidbury is truly inspiring with her approach to physical fitness. In this episode, you'll discover the potential of connecting more deeply with your body and how it can help you live a healthier life. Listen as she shares her experience as a pilates instructor and movement therapist so you can learn how to tap into your inner wisdom. By understanding your body better, it's possibl...

#13: In this episode, we're thrilled to have Adrea Brier with Thriving Health And Wellness. She is a passionate advocate for the body's abilities to heal and finding balance in a complicated world. Adrea will be discussing her journey of finding her own intuitive gifts and her experience in providing effective healing treatments to her clients. She will also share with us how she has integrated ho...

#12: Wouldn't it be amazing if we could easily detect breast cancer early on and help more women get the treatment they need? At a time when one in eight US women will have it in their lifetime, now more than ever something needs to be done. Listen as guest Diane Heditsian talks about her experience as a four-time breast cancer survivor, her interest in medical science, and her expertise as a comm...

#11: Taking your business to the next level requires strategic planning. Too often, businesses get caught up in the day-to-day tasks and fail to think about the future – setting financial goals, drafting marketing plans, creating budgets, and considering staffing needs are common tasks but these do not make up long-term strategy. Enter SWOT. A SWOT analysis offers a comprehensive look at an organi...

#10: In this podcast episode, real estate market expert with Angel B will provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools to approach the downsizing process with confidence. From understanding the tax implications to calculating the cost of moving and beyond, Angel B will break down each step of transforming your home into a more manageable footprint for your lifestyle needs. Whether you're loo...

#9: Acknowledging our own wins is so important for our own self-growth, yet oftentimes it's so much easier to focus on what hasn't been achieved. Through her program, Coach Carol Reid encourages and empowers women everywhere to own their choices, own their successes - be proud of them! It's crucial to foster a mindset that takes pride in our own individual achievements. Through doing so we can con...

#8: Feeling stuck? Life's too short to keep dreading Mondays! Career Coach Peggy Wolf joins Erin Ackenheil on this episode to talk about how she's helping people "Connect the Dots", and find their dream career. As a talent development and career coach, Peggy helps connect people to opportunities focusing on both helping individuals grow in their careers, and identify paths for career transitions....

#7: Did you know that childhood nutrition is the  biggest  determinant for adult health?  On this episode, guest Paulette Tourville, an RN turned Nutrition Counselor, joins host Erin Ackenheil, to talk about   the importance of healthy eating and how the nutrients in various foods have healing properties.  Whether you're young and healthy or beginning to experience the health problems that often c...

#6: Let's get cooking! Join Erin and guest celebrity chef Joanne Weir, host and executive Producer of the PBS television series, Joanne Weir's Plates & Places. Joanne travels and teaches cooking classes throughout the world. For years, she has led small group tours to her favorite culinary destinations, including Italy, Spain, France, Greece, Morocco, and Australia.  A James Beard award-winning co...

#5: What is the Medicare Annual Election Period? Known as the "AEP", this is perhaps the busiest time of year for our friends in the insurance industry, starting on October 15th and ending December 7th. Joining Erin today is Health Plan Carrier Partner, longtime friend, and twenty-year Medicare specialist, Connie Tam of Centene. Hear more about the AEP, how Medicare works, information on what Medi...

#4: If you have ever had a conversation about digital marketing techniques, you've probably heard the term SEO tossed around. You might know that SEO is important and has something to do with search engines. In the simplest of terms, good SEO maximizes your visibility online. If you're new to the world of marketing it can be overwhelming trying to understand the in's and out's of how it all works....

#3: It's a fact of life: Someday you may need long-term care. That means you may need help at home with basic daily activities such as bathing, dressing and eating; community services like adult day care and transportation; or ongoing care in a nursing home, assisted living residence or other facility. One option to pay for such services is long-term care (LTC) insurance. But before you sign up fo...

#2: Have you heard about "Tapping" or EFT? Tapping is a self-healing tool that uses a sequence of light physical "tapping" on external acupressure points, allowing you to return your body and mind to a state of wellness. Today's guest, Beryl Ryan, a registered nurse of 40 years joins Erin today to discuss how tapping helped alleviate back pain that she had for 33 years. We all deserve to live with...