Are you ready to put yourself first in your 55+ years? Your host, Laurie Adams at 60+, successfully did that and is here now to help you discover what you want for your own, full second act in life. She lived in the people-pleasing era where young girls learned to put themselves last and how, as experienced, mature women they can rekindle dreams and realize them. A certified life and weight loss coach, Laurie, along with her variety of guests, share how they have shifted into their best year ...
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This weekly podcast will be hosted by Torie Clarke with co-hosts David Aldridge, Jeanne McManus and Michael Kornheiser. Each week, they'll have entertaining interviews with authors, plus lively discussions about what they are reading, what they love and what they hate! This show will be many things, but boring won't be one of them!
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Hello, I am a marital therapist, communications trainer and author. I have thirty-five years helping couples and individuals make better relationships. I have written twenty-plus self-help books which include the international best-sellers ‘I love you but I’m not in love with you’ and ‘How can I ever trust you again?’ My books have been translated into twenty languages. I trained with RELATE the UK’s largest counselling charity. Perhaps it has been turning sixty but I have become interested ...
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Fifty plus years ago, James Rado, Gerome Ragni and Galt MacDermont combined forces to create a musical that would go on to change the cultural fabric of the modern world. Today, we build upon that rich history with a series of interviews featuring those who originally brought the message of peace and love to life, eight performances a week; the cast and crew. Together we will discover how they became involved with the show, how it impacted their life and learn where their lives led them afte ...
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Topaz Adizes: How to Heighten Intimacy With the Questions We Ask
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If you’re feeling “stuck” in your relationships, asking new kinds of questions can be a powerful way forward. This week Andrew talks with filmmaker and author Topaz Adizes about starting conversations that lead to a deeper, more authentic connection. Andrew and Topaz discuss Topaz’s new book, 12 Questions for Love, and highlight the importance of: …
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“Fortune cookies are a good idea,” said singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb. “If the message is positive, sharing it will put the recipient in a good mood. If it’s negative they’ll eat the cookie and forget it.” In today’s episode, less is more! Laurie Recommends: Chasing Cupcakes, by Elizabeth Benton: https://a.co/d/eMUp7KR P.S. Besides this podcast—I've …
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Karen Valby “The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History."
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“Long overdue” Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie and Torie. They do “Chatter on Weddings” (they used to be a lot less complicated), contemplate a live show, share father’s day experiences, and somehow veer into what makes elite athletes so dedicated. Karen Valby zooms in from Austin to share “The Swans of Harlem.” Until now, not many outside …
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Tracey Cox: Great Sex After Fifty (Classic Episode)
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The Meaningful Life Classic Episode: TRACEY COX on Great Sex After 50 No-one would deny sex is important to a meaningful life, but what that looks like changes as we age. In this first episode of The Meaningful Life, international sex therapist and Daily Mail columnist Tracey Cox discusses her book Great Sex Starts at 50: How to Age-Proof Your Libi…
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60. Procrastination Isn’t Permanent! Try an Easy End with Missy Hughes
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If you’ve been procrastinating on how to end your procrastination, guess what? It’s easier to do than you think. Life coach and nutrition expert Missy Hughes emphasizes positivity in helping women overcome pesky procrastination with easy, doable steps. She shares how progressive actions to getting things done also boost overall well-being. Tune in …
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Shelby Forsythia: Can Grief Turn Toxic? The Different Ways We Cope With Loss
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Grief is a painful and confusing journey. Often, the culture encourages us to “move on”, squashing our grief down so that those around us are comfortable. This week Andrew talks to author and grief coach Shelby Forsythia. They discuss: Whether grief can turn “toxic” Coping with other people’s responses Living with grief as your companion Creating g…
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You’ve seen a lot of changes in the name of progress, such as email and overnight shipping stamping out – so to speak – traditional mail use and delivery. Then there’s Uber and Lyft overtaking taxis and limos while offering new inclusive employment opportunities. How about air b and b’s, or food and grocery delivery at the stroke of a few keyboard …
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Ben Rothenberg – “Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice”
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“Revealing” Chatter rolls with David, Torie, and Torie’s sister from another mother Liz Clarke. They do email (keep them coming!), share “worst ever injuries,” and marvel at the late great, Bill Walton’s Grateful Dead obsession. Bill Gates’ summer reading list has few takers; Torie’s most into “The Women,” historical fiction by Kristin Hannah. Mult…
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Live at the Gaithersburg Book Festival with Anne Foster “The Long War on Drugs”
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“It’s important.” Chatter rolls at the Gaithersburg Book Festival with David, Torie, and Jamie. They rave about now Pulitzer Prize winning author Ilyon Woo whose “Master Slave Husband Wife” was featured on Chatter over a year ago. COB alum Anne Foster joins under the tent to share (again) “The Long War on Drugs,” her 360 degree look at decades of e…
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Esther Zeledon: Successful But Not Fulfilled? How to Find Your Purpose
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Are you successful in the eyes of family and friends, but still feel empty and a little lost? Is there a nagging voice telling you that your life could have been bigger? Dr Esther Zeledon had scaled the heights of career success as a scientist and international diplomat, but suffered from a strong sense that things weren’t right. She left behind a …
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Sue Atkins: How To Get On With Your In-Laws & Become a Team for Raising Your Children.
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Grandparents love to spoil their grandchildren and make them happy, whereas as a parent, you take your responsibility for your children’s health and wellbeing seriously. This, together with different experiences of what childhood means, can be a recipe for anxiety and conflict. In this episode, parenting expert Sue Atkins talks with Andrew about ho…
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58. Reimagine Retirement to Suit You, with Pat Casello-Maddox
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If your image of retirement is learning or upping your golf game, finally taking that cross-country road trip, volunteering, dinner earlier and earlier in the day, or endless relaxation on a beach, tropical drink in hand—that’s likely a stereotype! And in the 2020s I can tell you, “This is not your mother’s retirement!” It’s all yours. Whether you …
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Abraham Chang “888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers”
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“Let’s get busy living!“ Chatter rolls with David, Claude and Torie. They debrief the Gaithersburg Book Festival and speculate on why whales attacks (aka “Chatter on Whales”). Bobby Gottfried got things going, and Maryland Governor Wes Moore recently signed a law banning book banning. They debate signs you should give up on a book. Award winning, p…
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Philippa Perry: What You Wish your Parents Knew and What Your Children Hope You Learn (Classic Episode)
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Parents like to feel they are independent individuals making their own decisions, but in reality parenting is hugely influenced by our own experiences of childhood. In this classic early episode, Andrew and therapist and author Philippa Perry talk about how we are “links in a chain", and why it is important for parents to recognise that and ensure …
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57. Your Questions = Your Answers for Life Change
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Here’s the prequel for your transformation story! Whether you embark upon a new path from learning through this podcast, self-coaching or working with a life coach like me there’s a backstory that will set you up for an optimal journey. How do you tap into that without falling into the protective brain’s typical negative messages. Listen up to leve…
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Dr. Pam Spurr: Emotional Eating: How to Break the Habit
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Each month, 20% of us embark on a new diet. Sadly, 95% of all diets prove unsuccessful. According to psychologist and author Dr Pam Spurr, emotional eating to soothe difficult feelings is to blame. This week Andrew and Pam discuss the ways emotional eating is culturally ingrained, other strategies to self-soothe and how you can develop a more holis…
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56. Soar, Don’t Sacrifice, With the Power of Words
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Words matter, you always hear me say it. And in today's world, more than ever you're bombarded by the words of others ... broadcast in the news, shared on social media, in lyrics you love and those you love to hate, on the job and at home—mostly without filters. And the protective brain's tendency to pile on thoughts of fear, warnings, shame and bl…
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Chatter rolls into May with David, Torie, and America’s favorite book festival founder Mayor Jud Ashman. They rave about the Derby, bemoan the celebrification (is that a word?)) of sporting events, and claim to be good sports parents. Jud debriefs on the Gaithersburg Book Festival. Over one hundred authors, events, and workshops – not to mention it…
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Kai Tai Kevin Qiu: Emotionally Immature Parents
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As a child, were you made to feel like your feelings didn’t matter, while your parents’ feelings loomed large? Were your boundaries repeatedly crossed? Were you emotionally neglected? If so, you may have been raised by emotionally immature parents. In this episode Andrew talks to TikTok's popular healing transformation coach Dr. Kai Tai Kevin Qiu, …
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55. A Favorite Episode: From Fat to Finish Line with Jen Roe
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For an amazing real-life story, you can't beat the film "From Fat to Finish Line," produced and experienced by my guest Jen Roe. She and an undaunted team of 12 virtual strangers who lost nearly 100 pounds each and took up running individually, came together to run the Key West 200-mile, Ragnar Relay Race in 2014. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop an…
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Susan Page “The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters”
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“Relentless.” Chatter rolls with David, Torie, Jamie, and Claude. Jamie’s just back from Costa Rica – a definite yes for travel. They bid a fond farewell to the iconic Eddie Sands, father of David, Steve, and Michael and patriarch of the iconic Calvert Woodley Fine Wines and Spirits. Joe Drape joins to debrief on “Broken Horses,” the NYT expose on …
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Robin Stern: The Three Types of Gaslighting: How to Spot and Defuse Them
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Gaslighting is an insidious form of emotional abuse in which a gaslighter undermines and controls another person by deflecting, twisting, and denying their reality. Gaslighting leaves victims second-guessing themselves, unable to make decisions and destabilised by constant shifts in reality. In this week’s episode, Andrew talks to author and psycho…
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54. Capture What’s Escaped You For Weight Loss
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Frequently for women ready to change, even really excited about transformation, there’s one thing … that annoying, even infuriating lifelong part of life to date that just won’t go away. Conquering it … releasing it … has escaped you. And for many, it’s … yep, you guessed it … long-term weight loss. If that has escaped you, today you’ll hear about …
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Sex and pornography addiction is on the rise. It can affect young and old, rich and poor, male and female. Those who are in the grip of this type of addiction struggle to create and maintain "real-life" relationships, and their partners may experience feelings of grief and betrayal. In this episode Andrew talks with psychotherapist Dr Paula Hall ab…
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53. Reclaim Your Vitality, Ward off Disease with Delane Vaughn, M.D.
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Today I have the honor of sharing the wisdom and expertise of Dr. Delane Vaughn. She brings the invaluable combination of being both a family medicine practitioner and a certified life coach. From nurse to physician—including outpatient, inpatient and ER care, she developed a passion for disease prevention and now, in her life coaching practice Del…
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Jessica Baum: Anxiously Attached? How To Be More Secure
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An anxious attachment style is very common, and can lead to chaotic and unsuccessful relationships. Research suggests that anxious types are more prone to insecurity, jealousy, codependency, and other behaviours that get in the way of finding and sustaining love. In this episode psychotherapist Jessica Baum talks with Andrew about identifying and u…
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52. Fresh Start Flips for Weight Loss – A Favorite Episode
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Is your weight loss on track? … stalled? … or at a complete standstill? If you’re exhausted with the effort of fresh starts and feeling like a failure, get ready to flip your thoughts and feelings for a doable, ongoing and sustainable practice that is life-changing. Adios to fresh-start perfectionism! Beside this podcast—I've got you covered with m…
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“You never know about tomorrow.” Chatter rolls with Torie and COB’s favorite Mayor, Jud Ashman. The eclipse eclipses March Madness. Shout outs to Rob Dundon, Jake, and COB authors in Middleburg Books. They debate the funniest novels (sort of), and Jud briefs the May 18 Gaithersburg Book Festival. Over a hundred authors and events and good weather g…
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Robert Glover: People Pleasing: Why Nobody is Really Pleased
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People-pleasing is an ultimately futile and self-defeating approach to life. If we focus on making everyone else happy, we can end up frustrated, confused and resentful. Ironically, in trying to be “Mr Nice Guy”, people-pleasers often end up driven into behaviour that is anything but nice. This week Andrew talks to therapist and author Dr Robert Gl…
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51. A Clothesline, a Mall, and Your Basement, Oh My!
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So, what do a clothesline, a mall, and your basement have in common? Obviously, they all are spots where you might find clothes. But then … this is no obvious podcast! This is the place for curious, creative listeners to think outside of the box and get fired up about doable, life-changing action. Today that action is for weight loss—always a popul…
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Cheryl Fraser: Kill the Soulmate and Save Your Marriage
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If our partner really loved us, wouldn’t everything be a lot easier? If they were “the one”, surely we wouldn’t be losing our minds over towels dropped on the bathroom floor? In this episode marital therapist Dr Cheryl Fraser joins Andrew to discuss the destructive myth of the soulmate. According to Cheryl, there is no such thing as a soulmate. Whe…
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50. Welcoming Women Into Their “Second Act “and More with Lynn Hardin
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Today, multi-talented life coach Lynn Hardin explains how she has taken calculated risks throughout her life and now acts as a “guide on the side” for women who are ready to work with her for their next best act. She’s our expert guest and a success story moving fully into her third act. We learn how, as a lifelong learner, education professional, …
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“The book he was meant to write.” Chatter rolls with David, Torie, and Jamie. March Madness rules and inspires book ideas. Torie spots COB authors in airports and on The Atlantic’s best novels list. Best selling, award winning, and all around cool guy James Grady zooms in to share “The Smoke in Our Eyes.” With his typically brilliant writing and im…
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Graham Johnston and Matt Wotton: Therapy: What It Is, Why it Works, How to Find the Right Sort.
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Good therapy changes lives: people stop worrying as much, they make better decisions, they are kinder to themselves and their loved ones, they achieve more at work, they can control their anger, they are able to stop destructive habits, they form loving relationships. This week therapists Graham Johnston and Matt Wotton talk to Andrew about their n…
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49. Simple, Elegant, and Masterful Life Change with Kara Gaisie
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Kara Gaisie is the expert type of life coach we all need in order to transform our lives … yes! I think she is the best … the bomb, and you’ll know why when you hear her wisdom about what is uniquely possible for individual women, how to eliminate distractions, and go all in on hearts’ desires. Link to website: https://karagaisie.com/ Social media:…
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Dr Robert Neimeyer: The Six Tasks of Grief: How to Integrate Loss Into Your Life
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How can we live with loss? What can we do when death shakes to the core our comfortable belief that life is predictable, the world is just, and people are reliable? This week Dr Robert A. Neimeyer of the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition joins Andrew to discuss the work of grief. Andrew and Robert discuss the task of rebuilding meaning in …
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48. Open Your Mind for a Money Makeover with Liz Carroll: A Favorite Episode
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You'll be hearing a lot on Fire-Up about finances at 55+ this year as "baby-boomer" women are expanding their finances like never before ... or just learning to take control of their money with baby (or bold) steps. But before we unlock the safe and share emerging info, it's time to revisit the wisdom of one of my favorite guests who creates calm c…
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Douglas Thomas: What You Can Learn About Yourself From Your Sexual Fantasies
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Have you allowed yourself to explore your sexual fantasies, or do they feel like dark territory that is off-limits? Have you explored them with your partner? This week I talk to Jungian psychotherapist Dr Douglas Thomas about his new book, The Deep Psychology of BDSM and Kink. We cover: Why it’s so hard to talk about your fantasies with your partne…
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What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? If, like Harry Potter, you swallowed the Felix Felicis, “Liquid Luck” potion that empowered your success? Or if, like Elphaba, the green-skinned Wicked Witch of the West in “Wicked,” a creative spell endowed you with magical powers? With super-powers? Once you’re fed up with feeble Kryptonite-style h…
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“Secrets that should be told.” Chatter rolls in like a lion with David, Torie, Jamie, and special guest Ann Hornaday. In addition to the usual, they’re talking about non-books things like Caitlin Clark – awesome. Award winning Wash Post movie critic Ann Hornaday joins for Oscar buzz and what makes a good book into a good movie (or not!). NYT bestse…
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Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten: Being an Adult Child of Dysfunctional Parents
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If you were raised in a sad, chaotic home, you will unsurprisingly experience difficulties in your adult relationships. If your parents were cold and distant and discouraged the expression of emotions, you’ll be equally ill-prepared for successful relationships or effective parenting. This week Andrew talks to Dr Samantha Rodman Whiten (also known …
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