Zestful Aging

Helen Codd is a professor at the University of Central Lancashire in the UK. Her research is focused on human rights for prisoners and their families. She is also interested in gender and in international perspectives on criminal justice. Her work has been cited in argument by counsel before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights and she has contributed to a number of significant...

Sandy Weiner is the founder of Last First Date, an internationally known TEDx speaker, dating coach, motivational speaker, and retreat leader. She specializes in helping women develop unwavering core confidence, communicate effectively, and set clear boundaries in relationships. Sandy has contributed to many large publications including the Huffington Post, Better After 50, Mind Body Green, Psycho...

Dr. Ardra Cole is a Professor at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. ardra.cole@msvu.ca In 2015, the Urban Animal Foundation awarded Ardra the Innovation Award for her work in creating ElderDog Canada - elderdog.ca – a national charity dedicated to ageing people and ageing dogs. ElderDog was inspired by Ardra's research in the area of caregiving and seniors and her expe...

Erin's first job out of college was as a zoo keeper focusing on nocturnal animals, primates, as well as elephants. After leaving the zoo, she purchased a local doggy daycare. As the owner, she found she was spending most of her time with administrative tasks, and she longed to get back to more direct contact with animals. She sold the daycare, and began her work for Clear Path for Veterans. She wo...

Carrie Luteran is the owner of Pretty Neat and is a trained interior designer, speaker and professional organizer. Carrie prides herself on taking the stress out of the decluttering process, and help her clients not feel ashamed or intimidated. She talks about organization and clutter control particularly as it relates to middle age and beyond. Find out more at www.prettyneatsolutions.com. Find ou...

Kerry Thomas spoke at the inaugural TEDx Ashburn event in April 2017 on the cause, effects, and solutions of all types of clutter: physical, digital, mental, emotional, and spiritual. She specializes in small business owners with ADD, and believes that anyone can have a productive environment. Find out more at ctcorganizing.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com....

Darlene Endy has had careers as a nutritionist, mother of triplets, and is currently a fiber artist specializing in weaving. She's also the mother of a son recovering from a heroin addiction. Based on their experience as parents trying to get help for their son, Darlene and her husband started a foundation called Road2RecoveryCNY. Its purpose is to fund long-term treatment for opioid addiction, fo...

Barbara Carranti is a Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing at LeMoyne College, and is a certified Advance Care Planning facilitator. She's authored and co-authored numerous books on nursing related topics, and has won awards for her contributions to the field. She can be reached at: carranbm@lemoyne.edu. Emilee Lawson Hatch is an elder law, trusts and attorney in Syracuse. She has been named a...

Sue Kreitzman is exploding onto the outsider art scene. Television chef and prolific cookbook author turned artist, Sue is fascinated with the female form--both its joy and its darkness. Her artwork is about life, love, death, hormones and the afterlife. She has her own unique answer to the question: "What the hell happens when the lights go out?" A reproduction of her East End flat was just displ...

Steven Loring is the director of the award winning documentary "Age of Love", which has been seen in 14 countries. He talks about the subject of love in the senior years, and how his own life has been affected by making the film. He wants to help end loneliness by giving away "speed dating kits" so more communities can sponsor these events. Find out more at AgeofLoveMovie.com. Find out more about...

In celebration of Earth Day, Nicole is on location at Derby Hill on Lake Ontario, an Important Bird Area where they count migrating hawks every spring. She talks to women about their experience of bird watching, and why it is meaningful to them. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.

Barbara is a frequent guest on the Today Show, Good Morning America and the Dr. Oz show. She's a blogger, columnist and the author of the new book: "Love Your Age: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life". Follow her on BarbaraHannahGrufferman.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.

Bobbi Palmer is the founder of "Date Like a Grown Up" where she teaches independent, smart and accomplished women over 40 how to find lasting, grown up love. Her system focuses on balancing one's head and one's heart in order to find out if he's a "keeper". She helps people distinguish between a good date, and a good mate. She has been on the Today Show, NPR, the Huffington Post, and many other me...

Susan is the founder of Maureen's Hope, a non-profit organization in central NY that provides individualized help and support to people with life-threatening illness. The Foundation provides a variety of services for patients, such as snow blowing and housecleaning, to holiday baskets for children. She also offers a spa day for mothers of ill children. Her interest in supporting very ill patients...

Jill Dodd is a former top model and author of "The Currency of Love; A Courageous Journey to Finding the Love Within", which takes the reader through her painful and traumatic childhood, her international modeling career and her relationship as a "pleasure wife" to a billionaire Saudi arms dealer. Jill experiences the height of luxury and hedonism, as well as the ugly side of being a model and sex...

Carol Watson's Greenhouse and Landscaping is a jewel in Lafayette, NY, a farming community not far from Syracuse. The Greenhouse is home to exotic plants, waterfalls, garden art, and unique pots. It's a magical oasis, and Carol hosts several events here, including Celebration of the Senses, which showcases local musicians, artists and chefs. She donates the proceeds to local charities, such as the...

Adela Mizrachi is the founder of the "Podcast Brunch Club", which is like a bookclub but with podcasts. She fell in love with podcasts when recovering from a back surgery. Although she's a big fan of podcasts, she's most interested in using them as a vehicle to create community. Adela has also traveled extensively, and lived in Ethiopia for a year. Find out more at: podcastbrunchclub.com. Find out...

Elaine is the owner of Life-force Sanctuary, a NIA blackbelt, and a psychotherapist. She firmly believes that it is only through movement and understanding what our bodies need that we can heal old wounds. After having a stillborn child, Elaine was able to experience first hand the profound healing powers of NIA. Since then, it has been her mission to share this remarkable practice with others. Yo...

When Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch co-authored the book "Intuitive Eating" in 1996, the concept of eating with one's appetite rather than following a diet was radical. Since their groundbreaking book was published, Evelyn continues to be a passionate advocate for a healthier, more balanced relationship with food. She has been interviewed widely, appearing in the Wall Street Journal and on the "To...

It may be surprising, but eating disorders are becoming more common than ever in middle aged and older women. We often think of eating disorders as a teenage problem due to all of their life stage transitions, but the many losses and upheavals in middle age make one vulnerable to the same kinds of behaviors. Nicole Christina, LCSW, a long-time specialist in treating eating disorders, talks about w...

Andrea is the author of the books Shopping for the Real You, and She's Got Good Jeans. Her books are based on a sophisticated and comprehensive system for determining one's best colors, called PCS (Personal Style Counselors). She writes about fashion and culture for local and national publications, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can learn more about her at https://shoppingfortherealy...

Ann has been an environmental attorney, a magazine editor, writer, and social media and market expert. When she realized she yearned for the company of like-minded women, she single-handedly created Women at Woodstock, an ongoing retreat for women over 50. You can find out more at WomenatWoodstock.annvbaker.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a...

Ashton is an internationally renowned expert on ageism. Her acclaimed book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism is a must read for anyone interested in how age discrimination affects us all. Ashton is on the PBS site Next Avenue's annual list of 50 Influencers in Aging as their Influencer of the Year in 2016, as well as the fifth annual Forbes list of Forty Women to Watch over 40. She has...

Vicky is a New York State Fly Fishing Guide, graphic artist and book designer. She volunteers at castingforrecovery.org. She will be hosting her own fly fishing retreat for women in Pulaski, NY. Learn more at: www.steelheadlodge.com. You can reach Vicky at her email: VictoriaLN63@gmail.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at...

Kerin teaches English as a second language to university students and Japanese business people, and serves as town councilor in Dewitt, NY. She's the mother of 4. Find out more about Kerin: on facebook @ friendsofKerinRigney, and reach her at kerin.rigney@gmail.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.