When it comes to making the transition to retirement, I’ve been luckier than most. I was able to work as a freelancer to supplement my income, while I worked on building my own business. I live in the same country as my son and his wife. Perhaps most importantly, I have – touch wood! – managed to avoid any serious illnesses. Read More

For most of our lives, we are taught that getting older is something to be feared. This is especially true for women, who are shown example after example of how society values youth over experience. Read More

There are tons of articles out there to help you pick a senior living community. Does the world really need one more? Yes! The reason that I say this is that most of the senior living content out there focuses on the easy questions – what is included, the different kinds of facilities and the services that they provide. Read More

Did you feel the weight of your family’s expectations when you were growing up? Well, imagine what Sislena Caparrosa, Pavarotti’s Granddaughter, must have been thinking when she stepped onto the stage to sing Nessun Dorma on a televised talent show. Read More

For most of our lives, we don’t spend a lot of time thinking about assisted living and nursing home facilities. In our 30s, 40s and even 50s, the people closest to us are, generally speaking, in good health.

The idea that we might, ourselves, need to move to an assisted living community is an even more distant possibility. We simply can’t imagine a time when our mobility, strength, balance or health have declined to the point that we need help with our day-to-day tasks. Read More

What is the one thing that we all want for our family? Happiness. On a day-to-day basis, we may worry about money, health, politics and family decisions, but, at the end of the day, we just want our parents, kids and grandkids to be happy. So, today, I’d like to share 5 secrets to finding family happiness. Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on Uber’s self-driving trucks, the loss of 52% of our wildlife since 1970, a new source of drama in the U.S. election and much more. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a TEDx event in Lausanne, Switzerland. The focus of the event was looking for ways to improve the lives of women throughout the world. It was an amazing event, which I left inspired and energized. Read More

When you ask most people what they fear about getting older, they usually mention Alzheimer’s, a lack of financial stability or losing someone close to them.

These are all important issues, but, after talking with the women in our community, I am convinced that one of the most significant challenges that we face as older women is finding meaning in our lives. Read More

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to travel down to Lausanne, Switzerland to attend a TEDx event. The event focused on issues impacting women around the world – women’s rights, support for younger women and girls, overcoming our fears and reaching our potential. It was a fantastic event and I had a lot of fun! Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on the EU and Canada trade deal, a feel good story about “Kindness Warriors,” a jury’s decision to acquit 7 people involved in occupying a national wildlife sanctuary in Oregon and 5 pieces of advice from Helen Mirren. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

No matter where you live in the world, it’s easy to get focused on the traditions and habits that are most familiar. As a result, we often forget that we can learn a lot from people in other countries. Today, I’d like to share a few fun ways that people around the world stay healthy. Maybe you’ll find a new idea that you can apply in your life. Join us as we discuss this story plus the approval of the 3rd runway at Heathrow in the U.K., a feel good story about a 75-year-old who dances all night, the latest from Iraq, a very sad accident at a theme park in Australia and much more. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Oh, and I also have a gift for one lucky woman today, so, stay tuned until the end. Read More