Episodes 426
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (50)
Since Feb 2018
Latest Episode May 2026

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How can we age with zest, courage and vibrance? How can we tackle the challenges of aging--including ageism-- with awareness and skill? Nicole Christina, a psychotherapist of more than 30 years, interviews culture changers from all over the world and of every persuasion–including Python hunters in the Everglades and Hospice workers at San Quentin Penitentiary. Her topics have a humanitarian theme and are typically off of the mainstream. An expert interviewer and author of "Not Just Chatting: How to Become a Master Podcast Interviewer" Nicole's conversations are deep and heartfelt. In these conversations, the challenges of aging are not sugar coated. Bodies age. We're not as fast or agile as we once were. 60, it turns out, is not the new 40. Acceptance is the key, although it's easier said than done. Our goal, then, is to navigate the losses of aging as well as to highlight the gifts. Many people report being happier when they reach 50 and are delighted by the freedoms they experience. They may have more time to themselves, and the new ability to discover what makes them truly happy. Many women are traveling solo and finding joy in their new friendships. It's a time to be curious and adventurous while our body still is in good working condition. It's not always easy, though. Trying new things can be scary. Nicole's guests are not super heroes. They are people who have found their own ways of meeting the challenges of aging yet still delighting in the life they have left. The Show brings optimism to the experience of aging in spite of the realities of expectable losses.

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S9E423 The Healing Power of Laughter (Why We Need This Now)

May 30, 2026 41m Transcript

When is the last time you had a belly laugh? Most of us haven't had a good laugh in recent memory. Our guest this week is Yvonne Conte who is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling…

S9E425 Podcast Trailblazer Reflects on Her Daughter's Fatal Overdose

May 16, 2026 53m

My guest today is podcast royalty. She is a Podcasting Hall of Famer, Corporate Speaker & Comic and the Co-Founder of She Podcasts which started as a Facebook group and is now the largest podcast…

S9E425 Making Things Leads to Happier Aging

May 02, 2026 52m Transcript

You've likely spent your life caring for others and building a career, and you've done it well. But life is marching on. When is it your turn? As a psychotherapist I hear this a lot. We have been…

S9E423 Are You Ready to Age "Unapologetically"?

Apr 18, 2026 52m Transcript

You may have noticed that getting older isn't exactly celebrated in our culture, especially if you are a woman. Because our worth is still determined by our physical appearance, aging often leads to…

S9E422 Why is Pickleball So Addictive?

Apr 04, 2026 37m Transcript

Who else has caught the pickleball bug? A veteran tennis player, it took me some time but now I am also smitten. Our guest stumbled upon the game after retiring from firefighting and then caregiving…

S9E421 What is "The Wild Cure" and Why is it So Important?

Mar 21, 2026 39m Transcript

If you've followed "Zestful Aging Podcast" you know I love nature and appreciate its healing powers. And we all seem to be needing a way to find some peace these days. This week's guest is Matthew…

S9E420 Why is Caregiving So Undervalued?

Mar 07, 2026 34m Transcript

One of the joys of being a podcaster is that you can listen to a conversation about caregiving on NPR, look up the guest and invite them to guest on your show. I was thrilled when today's guest…

S9E419 Who Needs Some Hope Right Now? (I Do!)

Feb 21, 2026 41m Transcript

Our guest this week couldn't be more timely. With all of the strife and fear around us many are looking for some way to find comfort. Maryann Roefaro straddles the worlds of science, medicine and…

S9E418 Mochi: A Symbol of Resistance in WWII Japanese Incarceration Camps

Feb 07, 2026 36m Transcript

Sky Bergman an accomplished, award-winning photographer and filmmaker. She has been particularly interested in the positive effects of intergenerational relationships having enjoyed a loving…

S8E417 45 Years with the US Ski Team

Jan 24, 2026 1h 8m

How delightful is this? We're in the beautiful kitchen of my next guest, because we're having a little sourdough baking lesson. I love spreading the fun of sourdough making.Those organisms are alive…

S8E416 The Healing Power of Horses

Jan 10, 2026 41m Transcript

Sue Willoughby is a life coach with a real twist. Raised by a single alcoholic parent, Sue came out at 17, hit some serious lows, and still built a life full of grit, growth, and reinvention—from…

S8E415 How to Screen and Hire Caregivers for Your Loved Ones

Dec 27, 2025 42m

Our guest today was on the panel of experts at WCNY's event, which showcased Bradley Cooper's film "Caregiving". Gwen Crossett is an R.N. and runs a concierge, boutique-style caregiver agency,…

S8E414 Neurographic Art: The Most Fun to Resolve Conflict

Dec 13, 2025 51m

Sometimes we accidentally come across something that changes our lives. You've heard me talk about the local creative hub I attend monthly and how sweet it is. Not long ago my friend Laraine brought…

S8E413 Discover the Fascinating World of Glass Eyes

Nov 29, 2025 43m

Do you know what an ocularist is? Neither did I until I went to a talk by today's guest, author Dan Roche. I never would have known about Dan or his book about glass eyes unless I was friends with…

S8E412 Around the World at 80

Nov 15, 2025 44m

When Eleanor Hamby and Dr. Sandra Hazelip met more than 25 years ago, after becoming empty nesters and then widows, it was best friends at first sight. They never could've imagined that their…

S8E411 The Power of Traditional Naturopathy

Nov 03, 2025 36m

Amanda Conta Steencken is a classically trained musician and neuroanatomist originally from Argentina who has a fascinating story about her journey into health and wellness education. Amanda was…

S8E410 "Cooking Your Way to a Calm Mind"

Oct 18, 2025 34m

Psychotherapist and author Julie Ohana combines two of my loves–psychotherapy and cooking. In fact I just pulled 2 sourdough boules out of the oven. Who bakes in summer? I do! Cooking has been a…

S8E409 Does Cannabis Have a Role to Play in Healthy Aging?

Oct 04, 2025 36m

Who else is confused about the use of cannabis, or pot, as we used to call it? And what's with all of the dispensaries opening up? Does cannabis have a place in a healthy lifestyle? Today we're going…

S8E408 From Candy Striper to Helping People Live and Die with Purpose

Sep 20, 2025 40m

Part executive director, part death doula, Karisha Solomon has been helping people live—and die—with purpose. With over two decades of experience, Karisha's journey has taken her from candy-striper…

S8E407 The First Indigenous Fashion Designer to be Invited to New York City Fashion Week

Sep 06, 2025 45m

I had the honor of speaking with Mary Homer of Oneida Nation's Wolf Clan in Upstate NY. Mary spent 10 years dreaming of designing clothes. She wants her clothes to express "class, not trash." She…

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