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Everyone talks about the DISadvantages to Aging, but there are so MANY ADVANTAGES! Whether you are in your teens or in your nineties you are aging! Listen in as my guests share some amazing tips about life and lessons learned that we can all learn from. Leave me a comment or suggest a topic to be discussed here in the show notes OR join my FaceBook group with the same name - Advantages To Aging and be sure to join my Podcast Community.
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As I reflect on our journey together on "Advantages to Aging," I am grateful for your support. Today, I have decided to sunset the podcast to prioritize my well-being. Before we part ways, remember to reflect on your growth, reassess your life, and prioritize your health while continuing to inspire others. Stay engaged with the podcast community, r…
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I had the pleasure of chatting with Kurt Roskopf, an inspiring advocate for inclusivity and accessibility. Kurt's story is nothing short of transformative, and I guarantee it will expand your perspectives on what's possible as we age. His mission is to create a world that is more inclusive for people with disabilities, and he's done incredible work…
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Listen as my guest host, Andrea Kumlin, interviewing me on the topic of aging and family caregiving. I shared my personal experience of supporting my mother through recent health challenges, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, providing support, and taking time for self-care. We discussed the challenges of balancing caregiving respons…
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This episode is a goldmine for anyone curious about the world of podcasting, whether you're thinking about guesting on shows, starting your own, or wondering if you should go pro with your production. Catch this amazing chat with Tiffany Mason — the genius behind our podcast production. Tiffany shared: Why headphones are a must: It's not just about…
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Little did Andrea Kumlin, with Senior Sass, know that caring for her mom's end of life would present her next career opportunity. Once her mom has passed, she dusted herself off and thought it was over. But then family and friends started to go to her for advice. Andrea had also cared for other family members in their final days. She had a wealth o…
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It's easy to dread menopause. Our mother's generation wasn't really allowed to talk abou it, there are all the side effects women complain about, and it can seem like a loss in the sence of your identity changing. But take heart! Tonya Fines is here discussing how to best support our bodies during this transformation. She challenged us to think, "I…
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Is happiness an emotion or skill? Edwin Edebiri, CHO offers the concept that you can learn happiness as a skill! A skill? Yes, Edwin wrote a book to teach people how to choose happiness despite your circumstances. You can choose to let your circumstances depress you to a clinical diagnosis where you are then seeking medication. OR, you can learn "H…
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There are so many advantages to aging and today we're talking extra time, extra money, and acting on today! I was talking to a friend a couple of decades younger than myself and we were talking about what you do once you retire so I thought I'd share the ideas that came from that conversation. Sit? Relax? No, my advice was to start thinking now abo…
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How can you maximize tax laws at all ages? In this episode, I, your host, Debbi-Jo Horton, am sharing some of my expertise with you! There are some important things to consider at all ages when it comes to benefits you could be taking advantage of. I'm sharing it all! In our 20's we think we have a long time to start saving and being "money wise" -…
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"Never Retire", is what you'll hear from Martie Weatherly, founder of Dreams to Action Coaching and my guest for this episode. She's full of inspiration to set an impossible dream and go after it! It's not all downhill once you've reached retirement age. She had been walking with a cane and really thought she'd always be dependent on it. Till she m…
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Looking for solutions to help you stay in your home longer as you age? Matt McGuire has the answers! I loved the point he made to 1. Be proactive and start thinking about and budgeting for the modifications you may want to make. 2. Pay attention to your current behaviors...are you grabbing for certain fixtures in your house to aid you in sitting, s…
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Have you seen the new tv pilot based on a true story? That's right, it's about you from your perspective. Have you ever been so pulled to write your story? Or do others tell you "You should write a book about ______." But writing your story doesn't always mean a book. Nitara Osbourne is here to share the ways she helps content creators tell their s…
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Has someone in your life passed away? Were your friends and family able to support you and have helpful conversations? Or did they say "I know exactly how you feel!" The reality is most people don't know how to talk about death and don't know how to support someone after they have had a loved one pass away. Death is simply one of the chapters of li…
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We all have skeletons in our closets but what about dragons in our head? River Easter shared her expertise in learning your self-worth and gaining confidence. Too often we have these dragons as River pointed out. The dragons are those thoughts that stop you in your tracks or don't even let you take the first step. River helps her clients slay those…
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With the holiday season upon us it means we will be seeing lots of family. And does it seem for some reason they feel like they can ask us anything? This can lead to a sticky situation. Debbie Barker is back offering helpful tips to escape and/or recover from the conversations you don't want to be a part of! Set intentions Don't dwell on the past B…
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Baby Boomers are Bold not Old! This is the stance Wallis Pattisonn took awhile ago and encourages others to see the same. She brought up so many good points like just because you are done with your career doesn't mean you lose the desire to still be valued. You still have a lot of experience to offer about products and business. You are still bold …
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Senior moments are the worst and can be embarrassing. Maybe you lose your keys often or can't remember how to get out of Target. Well, Stan Goldberg, 10 times published author is here to shed some light on the brain, 9 types of senior moments, 5 steps to combat senior moments, and how we can be proactive to age gracefully. All senior moments are no…
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As a 75 year old Behavioral Scientist and coach, Sharon is the model of health and vitality. It's her joy to help us all have FRESH COURAGE and be meaningful contributors. When we know what makes us thrive, proud and confident, then giving our best comes easy along with a jazzed feeling about loving life again. Sharon loves to bring out the best in…
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"She's just being grumpy!" this was what Dee would over hear while she was at work, about her. What her co-workers didn't know, was that, Dee was struggling with the pain from endometriosis. She wrestled in her own mind about her behavior, how others felt about her, and the pain! Dee struggled with endometriosis her whole life, even being told beca…
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What do you do when you are facing tough times? Lynne Brown turned to a life coach and she was unimpressed with the advice. "Really?" "Yes, write down 25 things you are grateful for each day and write down your dreams." So for the last 7 years, that's what she has done. She pointed out that you can't plant apple seeds and get oranges. When you focu…
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Never forget the events of 9/11/01! If you are anything like me you remember exactly where you were when 9/11 happened. That morning something was just off for me. I cancelled a meeting and proceeded to take a shower where I sobbed from the unease in my soul. I didn't even finish my shower when I got the news of the terrible plane crashes. Such a t…
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Not everyone wants you to know about Life Settlements. Have you heard of this term? Did you know that 90% of all life insurance policies don't pay out death benefits? They usually expire, lapse, or get surrendered. Options for your Life Insurance Policy: Keep it and keep paying the premiums Lower the death benefit so premiums are less Lapse and get…
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Funny isn't it? We think personal growth is a tool to get ahead in business. The reality is as humans we get joy from the growth. We are hard wired to get that pay off for anything we do. It's a little trick the body plays on us. Good and bad. We talked all about this, the fulfillment that comes from pursuing personal growth, motivation, discipline…
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Ellie Anbinder's back, from Caregivers-WellBeing, with helpful tips if you are facing a loved one being placed in assisted living or they have passed. Once a loved one is no longer in your house...You have to move on with your life. Ellie realizes those are tough words. She knows what it's like to lose a spouse and she can speak and support others …
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Such a tough call when to call it quits in a relationship. Timothy Sweets cautioned that if you have to ask if it's over...it's not. When it's over you can feel like a fool. Or sometimes we make foolish decisions because we are blinded by love. Timothy has seen it all through the years of his career as a divorce attorney. On the morning of this int…
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Never too let to "Let Your Divine Shine!" So silly that we focus on a weakness of ours and then compare it to someone else who is probably...their strength! Focus on your strengths. And guess what? If it's not a strength...yet...what is something you can do to improve that quality? A small step you can take towards change..all the small choices we …
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Who says you have to sit on your front lawn and watch the days pass once you have retired? Most medical professionals say to stay active. Kristen Williams, with Riversedge Arts, suggested multiple ways to get involved. She also shared what it means to be a part of a task force, a committee, and the board. Volunteering for a non-profit is a great wa…
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"I can not get motivated to get to the gym"...tell us Jennifer Prell, how does someone combat that feeling or thought? Jennifer, President and founder of Elderwerks and encouraged everyone with all the benefits and different types of ways to move your body. She stressed that our muscles are like rubber bands and if you don't use them you will lose …
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Dr. Green is back and debunking myths about Hormone Replacement Therapy! Dr. Green is speaking from many years of experience. There are so many myths women hear in their circles of influence but what is true? Finally, someone giving it to us straight! Are there any benefits to natural supplements? Is a saliva tests an accurate picture of what is go…
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My guest, Susan Mazer, is here with a few tips on how to age. I know you are thinking "I don't need to be told how to age." But she brought up key elements to living in TODAY's world not in the past. As you get older road behind you gets longer and the less you'd like to see change. To stay motivated you need to stay relevant. When you know what is…
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You may be wondering "Am I symptomatic?" as Dr. Green lists some of the side effects of menopause. If you thought you learned a lot the last time he was on...get ready for more! Did you know only about 50% experience strong enough side effects to go on hormone replacement therapy? I know it has a bad rap but Dr. Green will make you feel better abou…
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Diane Gilman was stuck in a false belief. She calls it reverse sexism where she thought she needed a man. She relied on a man to"bring home the bacon." Until one day she had a light bulb moment and realized she could make things happen for herself. She regrets all the time she spent waiting for a man to make things happen. Diane now encourages wome…
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Did you know that when hormone replacement therapy, for menopause, had terrible outcomes, they stopped teaching the practice to our physicians? There's about a decade where they didn't teach it and didn't discuss it. Therefore your physician may not know current or best practices. Women can't forget about it so why did doctors get to? Dr. Micahel G…
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What happens in the third act and what is the third act? Think of your passion or what you enjoy. How great would it be to use it to your advantage? In the first act of our life, we are too young to know what it is maybe. In the second act of our lives, we are too busy to pursue it. And finally, the third act when everyone encourages you to live a …
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Jackie Carroll, our virtual reality " Mind Immersion" creator, is back to encourage you! She shared a sweet story about her father and children utilizing virtual reality. You see Jackie preloaded locations into her father's VR set so that he didn't get overwhelmed with the technology of it. Then her children were able to meet her father in those sp…
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Joanne Sapers, love relationship expert is here to talk to all of us not feeling Valentine's Day. What can you do to enjoy and honor your love energy this Valentine's? We talked about ways to honor yourself on this day. Some of you are married or in a relationship but you aren't anticipating the day to go they way you want. Take the bulls by the ho…
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Jackie Carroll, the founder of Mind Immersion, is here explaining virtual reality and how to use it to your benefit for personal development! She also touched on virtual reality vs. the MetaVerse. We all know meditation is a great tool for accomplishing your goals. But what if you have too much chaos around you? No problem. Slip on your VR headset …
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How great can it get? This is the question you should be asking yourself. Clients, with the help of Debbie Barker; my guest today, can release those lower-level emotions to get them to that point. Have you heard of lower-level emotions? Worry, doubt, sadness, fear, dread, these emotions are lower level and can get stuck in the body and can even man…
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In life, we are all aging so you have to give it all you've got each and every day. I want you to consider if you just do one percent better each day at the end of 2023 you will be 365% better!! There are so many advantages that I have shared over the last two years on this podcast. Each day we wake up - we've aged. This podcast is for everyone bre…
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Somehow, we become parents and lose our identity in the process. All of a sudden we are just Lil Suzie's mom. The days are long and the years are short as most people put it. Megan Reyes is my guest - curator of The (Mostly) Managed Mommy Facebook group where moms can have vulnerable conversations about the daily trials in the trenches of motherhoo…
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Seems fitting this time of year that we would talk about Joy. My guest Maria Luchsinger specializes in helping women to find their joy again. She shared a quick exercise, you too can do, to see the areas that need attention in your life to restore your joy. Maria offered so much encouragement and advice for when you are ready to turn the page to a …
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Domestic violence is still a very real thing in this day and age. My guest Samantha MacMillan was brave enough to share her story. Samantha encourages others out there that are or were in her same position to not give up hope. Among other advice, she shared she stressed going to the hospital the night of the assault and to report it to the police. …
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The Anxiety Sisters are here to give you easy steps to shut up that anxiety! Maggie and Abbe met in college and realized they were both experiencing anxiety. They joined forces first for their own peace and sanity. But then while discussing medication side effects on public transportation they were joined in their conversation about such intimate s…
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Ladies, my guest is Carrie McPerson and she works with a lot of single ladies planning for the future. She'll work with all, but single ladies seem to find her and she loves helping them. When you are single you do not have another person to fund retirement with and you don't have anyone to share end of life with. Carrie helps women to think about …
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Joanne Mello is back to help us this holiday season with 5 Holiday Hacks to keep you on track. Most of it boils down to having a plan. But a plan for what? Joanne encourages you to think about how many cocktails you want to have, how to pair foods so your body is getting the right mix of what it needs, and how to not let holidays emotions get the b…
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Sorry to tell you ladies but you aren't done with Menopause till you die. See, my guest, Lynne Wadsworth, explained that what we all refer to as menopause, is really post-menopause. You are in post-menopause till you die. This wasn't always an easy subject for Lynne to speak about. It was quite taboo and you for sure didn't speak about it around me…
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I've been keeping an eye on Tiffany Mason and noticing that she is not afraid to take chances. She has her hands in alot of pots and follows her passions. On top of being a podcaster and a talented podcast manager...she and her husband started a coffee cart. I love that she follows her passions regardless of what others may think. As we age we begi…
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Will you be rich or wealthy in the second half of your financial life? David Rosell was my guest on this episode, author of "Failure Is Not An Option" and offered the idea that the last day you contribute to your investments is you entering the second half of your financial journey. Did you contribute enough? People are living longer so it's challe…
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Why do we all make losing weight so difficult? "The Fab", as we call her in my circle, Aana Camp joined me to discuss her recent health journey. Aana has lost weight and it sounded pretty effortless. Yes, she uses Neora products but she also joined me to share some easy tips about drinking water, playing mind games with yourself, and setting small …
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They may say no. And that's ok...when our parents are aging and we try to talk them into a solution that truly is best for everyone they may be reluctant. Amy O'Rourke joined me on this episode and shone some light on taking care of your parents as they age. Their mindset is not the same as yours. And they are still your parents. Can you imagine yo…
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