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The podcast voice for women 50+. We talk about everything to do with this time of life from relationships and careers, women’s health and wellness to celebrity interviews. New episode every Wednesday.
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Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
On this episode, we celebrate women over 50 with the Women Over 50 Film Festival. The festival's creator Nuahla O'Sullivan shares her story and how the festival came to be. In 2014 she wrote and produced a short film, Microscope, and it was her experience of submitting this short to film festivals and attending festivals that brought home to her how underrepresented older women were on both sides of the camera. WOFFF was then created.
Women Over 50 Film Festival (WOFFF) champions and showcases the work of older women on screen and behind the camera with an annual short film festival and year-round events and film screenings. Every film WOFFF screens has a woman over 50 at the heart of it on screen or a woman over 50 as the writer, producer or director. There’s no upper age limit and all genders are invited to submit films.
This year's event will be a hybrid of online and in person and people around the world will be able to virtually watch the 57 2021 films beginning September 25 through October 2nd.
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Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
On this episode, we speak with Registered Dietician Lisa Andrews about our thyroid gland. What it is? What it does in the body? What are the problems associated with it? We learn symptoms of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and Hashimotos and how many mirror perimenopausal symptoms. Lisa wrote the book The Complete Thyroid Cookbook and she shares dietary concerns, food sensitivities and inflammation. It is important that women in midlife ask that their thyroid levels be checked because many don't even realize there is a problem.
Lisa is the owner of Sound Bites Nutrition in Cincinnati where she shares her nutrition knowledge through teaching, counseling, cooking demos, and freelance writing. She has over 30 years of experience in the field of nutrition. Lisa is the author of the Healing Gout Cookbook, Complete Thyroid Cookbook and upcoming Heart Health Meal Prep Cookbook. She is active in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a House Delegate representative for Ohio and has served as president and chair on professional issues. Lisa’s line of food pun swag, Lettuce beet hunger supports those suffering food insecurity in Cincinnati.
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https://soundbitesnutrition.com/
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Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
On this episode, we discuss the many hair challenges women face in midlife and beyond. Procter & Gamble's Head Disruptor Kim Jackson and Principal Engineer of Research and Development Connie Roetker join us to talk about Hair Biology, a line of hair care found at Target. Yes, we said Target!
Hair Biology believes in the power of celebrating age and the experience that comes with it. Procter & Gamble has formulated products designed to work with our unique hair biology, for diverse women who know that spirit and confidence don't stop as we get older, and neither should beautiful hair.
You can find styling products, full & vibrant, soft & hydrated as well as silver & glowing products. Best of all, they work and can be easily found at your local target.
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Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
On this episode, we talk about how women in midlife and beyond are feeling the pressure to stay viable at work. Bonnie Marcus, author of Not Done Yet, How Women over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Workplace power, shares her insights and practical tips for our listeners.
With 20+ years of sales and management experience, Bonnie’s extensive business background includes CEO of a ServiceMaster company and VP of Sales at Medical Staffing Network and two others national companies in the healthcare and software industries. She has held executive positions in startup companies and Fortune 500 companies. Her book shines a light on gendered ageism in the workplace and gives women the tools and the voice to defy ageist assumptions to stay marketable and keep their job.
From younger mentors to journaling your achievements, Bonnie shares practical ways to maintain your job standing and fight ageism and gender bias in corporations.
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https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
On Episode 65, we speak with the amazingly talented actress, Lesley Ann Warren. After winning Broadway’s “Most Promising Newcomer” Award at the age of 17, in the Broadway production 110 In the Shade, Lesley Ann Warren found stardom on the small screen in the title role of the legendary Rogers & Hammerstein’s musical adaptation of Cinderella.
It was her brilliant performance in Blake Edwards’ comic masterpiece, Victor/Victoria, that won her nominations for an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe, as well as winning a New York Film Critics Award and a People’s Choice Award. Additionally, Warren received nominations for a Golden Globe for Songwriter, and a People’s Choice Award for Choose Me
Warren’s recurring roles in television include a comedic tour de force opposite Sydney Pollack on NBC’s hit comedy Will & Grace, the ABC series Desperate Housewives and most recently, five seasons in the USA Network drama, In Plain Sight. Warren’s recently released ECHO BOOMERS starring opposite Michael Shannon is currently streaming and her film 3 DAYS WITH DAD is also streaming starring opposite J.K. Simmons.
Lesley Ann Warren has a beautiful way of accepting the aging process in Hollywood and hopes that more complex roles will become available for women in midlife and beyond.
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Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
On this episode, we talk to Gabrielle Glaser, author of HER BEST KEPT SECRET- WHY WOMEN DRINK AND HOW THEY CAN REGAIN CONTROL. Drinking during the pandemic is on the rise and it is especially true for women. Stress, juggling family at home with work and other life stressors are causing more and more women to grab for the Chardonnay. Gabrielle explores the cultural history of women and drinking and some new scientific approaches that may be helpful.
She also shares the little known dangers of sexual predators found in Alcoholics Anonymous and believes it has become a breeding ground for sexual exploitation.
Gabrielle then discusses her most recent book, American Baby and the shocking truths of postwar adoptions.
Saturday Jul 24, 2021
Saturday Jul 24, 2021
Did you love the Gilmore Girls as much as we did? Were you Team Jess, Team Dean or Team Logan? Shhhh, Team Jess all the way! We find out about the fun and behind the scene secrets from Key Set Costumer Valerie Campbell. Valerie started Season I of the Gilmore Girls and was Costume Supervisor by the Miniseries return. She tells stories of the cast and crew, long hours spent laughing and the sweetest members to work alongside. Valerie has worked on the sets of The Last Tycoon, Mad Men, True Detective, Without A Trace and many more.
Valerie is also the author of Valerie's Cat Eye Scream which details stories and recipes perfect for any lover of ice cream and really, who doesn't love ice cream? You can find the book on her website.
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https://valeriescateyescream.com
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Dryness and lack of sleep plague many menopausal women. We talk to the CEO of Kindra products, Catherine Balsam-Schwaber about the creation of Kindra products to help combat some of the most frequent menopausal symptoms. She explains that the products include the Vaginal Lotion and Applicator for vaginal dryness, the Core Dietary Supplement to help with mood, the Sleep Enhancing Dietary Supplement to promote sleep and relaxation and the Energy Boosting Dietary Supplement to increase your energy.
Kindra products are estrogen-free made by women for women. Catherine also explains how Kindra is creating a community for midlife women to educate and increase awareness of perimenopause and menopause. Knowledge is power.
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Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
On this episode, we learn about Astrology and how it links to our own human nature. How much do you know about Astrology? It is so much more than just your zodiac sign. Astrologer Leslie McGuirk, explains Astrology 101 and how we can learn about our personal "owner's manual" to improve our lives.
Leslie's book, The Power Of Mercury, (Harper Collins) is about her life as an astrologer and how this ancient esoteric science is incredibly accurate in describing how people are designed. She currently works with western trained doctors, and corporations, proving the accuracy of astrology for both personal health and for the wellbeing of a company. A popular guest speaker at many award-winning spas, including Rancho La Puerta, she has been breaking attendance records for over 20 years. She has been a keynote speaker for AARP, Campowerment, as well as The Jim Henson Company, Wilmington Trust, and Embry Riddle Aeronautic University etc. Her unique viewpoint on how to unlock a person’s highest potential received a standing ovation at her TEDx talk in Hollywood, CA on “The Importance of Being Wrong”.
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Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Let's talk Ageism. It is a form of discrimination that is unacceptable yet still readily apparent in today's society. David Stewart is the Founder of AGEIST and he is on a mission to change that narrative. AGEIST is an online platform sharing a vibrant view of life in midlife and beyond through health, relationships, style, culture and more.
David is a champion of the modern 50+ lifestyle, and a leading authority on the mindset and aspirations that drive this influential demographic. From advertising to lifestyle, he is an active speaker and authority. On this episode, we have a lively discussion on all things 50+.
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