Age is Irrelevant

Have you ever felt like your body is just stuck? Like no amount of stretching, foam rolling or chiropractic visits hits the spot? In this episode, we're peeling back the layers—literally—with a chiropractor and fascia whisperer who's here to crack more than just your spine. We're diving into the weird, wonderful world of fascia—that sticky, stretchy, superhero web of tissue that's been secretly holding your body (and maybe your stress) together for years. I'm speaking with the brilliant and unconventional Dr. Bryan Geier, a fascia-focused chiropractor who's redefining how we approach movement, pain, and healing. Forget the standard spine crack—Dr. Geier dives deep into the fascial system, the often-overlooked connective tissue that influences everything from posture to emotional trauma.With a unique blend of science, intuition, and hands-on expertise, Dr. Geier shares how unlocking the fascia can lead to dramatic, lasting results—without surgery, pills, or endless PT appointments. Whether you're an athlete, a chronic pain sufferer, or just fascia-curious, this conversation will change the way you think about your body.

Step into the world of Kim Alexis, one of the original supermodels who broke barriers and redefined beauty in the 1980's!  Hear a refreshing, honest and empowering conversation where Kim shares her journey from international fame to personal growth, wellness and purpose! 

When you hear 77 yr old Grace Teborek's name, if you know her, you'll automatically think of the word Resiliency! A life long Librarian/Media Specialist, Grace has shown true resiliency through losing a son, going through divorce and being diagnosed with cancer more than once! Through all of this, she found solitude, joy and her "keep going attitude" through her discovery of rowing. Hear how she became a victor and not a victim through life's hard knocks and how rowing "saved her life!" I know we can ALL relate to that at some point in our lives! A great conversation about a "keep going" attitude, how important social interaction is and a "just go with it" approach to life!

Dr. Suzanne Ferree is a woman who wears many hats! A senior physician at Vine Medical with 25 years of experience, she is double certified in Family Medicine, Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Peptide Expert, award winning teacher and Author. We chat about all things peptides in this episode! Regardless if you're a peptide vetran or novice you'll definitely benefit from all the valuable information that Dr. Ferree provides. Grab a pen and notepad!  

If you're a Sci-Fi fan, if you grew up watching Star Trek, Babylon 5, Night of the Living Dead and Generations Soap Opera, then this episode is for you! A delightful conversation talking all things about being an actress and stunt performer "back in the day" with Pat Tallman! Being thrown around on the Starship Enterprize, being pushed down a set of stairs in a wheelchair to being Laura Dern's stunt double for Jurrasic Park, Pat gives us the behind the scenes narrative. WE also discuss her physical, mental and emotional states surrounding each job while raising a son and dealing with life along the way! A great listen I know you will enjoy!!

There's healing in forgiving your parents. Nursing resentments towards a parent does more than keep that parent in the doghouse...we get stuck there too! Hear about 69 yr old Gayle Kirschenbaum's journey of learning to forgive her 100 year old Mother Mildred for being a mean mother growing up. Hear about Mildred and Gayle's life in Brooklyn, NY in the 1950's, 60's and 70's.  How their strained relationship was finally mended and see them today, with their transformed relationship, as the poster for a great mother/daughter relationship! I think we will all be able to relate to this conversation.  I know I sure did! A must listen!

Dr. Shivani Gupta is a vibrant voice in the realm of holistic health! She is an expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. Hear about how Ayurveda can be used as a biohaking tool to leverage optimal health.  Learn your Dosha. Learn all about the amazing benefits of Tumeric. Circadium Rhythym, Diet, Self Care and SO much more!  Have a pad of paper and pen ready.  You will want to take notes durig this very insightful conversation!

Dr.  Nicola Dehlinger is a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in internal repair.  SO many of our physical issues stem from internal complications. Listen to hear how Dr. Nicola helps people connect back to themselves. What tools you can use to listen to your body to start the repair process.  Supplements that you can take and use to help the healing process in a variety of ailments and much more!  A pen and paper will be needed for notes!

If you are looking to "up" your skin care game and help improve your overall health and well-being you need to meet Dr.  Sandra Kaufmann! With a Masters Degree in cellular biology, a Medical Degree and knowledge in human pharmacology and physiology, Dr. Kaufmann embarked on her own journey into longevity purely as a hobby but turned it into a passion to show the world you can live a longer, healthier life and do damage control based on science based information. Hear at what age you should start your longevity protocol, supplement recommendations, biohacks to live a long healthy life and much more! Grab a pen and paper....you'll be taking notes!

 60 year old Dalyce Radtke is a busy woman! Wife, Mother of 7! Personal Trainer, online fitness and nutrition coach an social media influencer.  Being busy involves multitasking and prioritizing tasks throughout the day.  Especially when it comes to exercise! Hear how she manages to fit in workouts with minimal equipment for visible results at home or on the road, how she influences her 91 year old Mother to stay active with simple, yet effective moves and how she offers her huge social media following easy to follow workout routines that produce winning habits and better health!

If you want to be Inspired and motivated, listen to this episode with the 2023 Overall Masters Track and Field Athlete of the year and 9 time World Record holder Sue McDonald! A life long competitive athlete, Sue always had winning on her mind never letting her age get in the way! With her positive mindset and eyes always foreward approach, she is a force to be reckoned with on the track, consistently reaching her goals, winning and setting new regional, American and World records along the way not letting her setbacks derail her in any way! It's an elightening conversation with Sue always contemplating "what's next" to add to her athletic portfolio!  Way to go Sue! Your Positive mindset and determination to be the best version possible of a masters athlete is admirable and inspirational!

Lauren Roxburgh found her calling at the early age of 16.  She painfully witnessed her Mother's battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. She realized that the key to living a fullfilling, healthy, joyful  life was a holistic aproach and was inspired to find ways to help prevent disease and learn how to thrive, not just survive! She emerged with degrees in nutrition and exercise physiology.  Certifications in Classical Pilates, meditation, yoga and Reiki and started working with clients like Gwenyth Paltrow, LaBron James incorporating Fascia releasing techniques( Rolfing) to help them find alignment and healing helping them to cnnect to their authentic selves and purpose and she has never looked back! She's been featured in InStyle, Vogue, Womens Health, Goop, GMA, ESPN to name a few. Her 2 books, The Power Source and Taller, Slimmer, Younger are internationally best sellers. Learn how keeping your fascia strong, flexible and supple will lead to a vibrant, healthy, joyful life.  A must listen!

Don't let 70 year old Linda Cohn's soft demeanor fool you! She's a household name in the masters track and field community racking up over 900 medals in the last 20 years, consistently winning national and world championship titles and breaking national and world records at the same time! But most importantly though, having a lot of fun on this journey with fellow masters athletes! You can be any age to start your story she says.  She definitely knows this first hand as she started her track and field journey at age 50. In this episode we'll hear about her life growing up, qualifying for American Gladiators, what convinced her to start competing in track and field, her national and world championships and how recess is so important to her at this stage of her life! Listen to the link  in my bio!

At 90 yers old Dot Sowerby is a force to be recockoned with! Little did she know that at the age of 50, when she decided to take up running that she would become a track and field star racking up 150  medals over the next 40 years, breaking American and World Records along the way as well as writing a book and becoming an Ambassador to a worthy organization. An inspirational conversation proving that it's never to late to start exercising regardless of your age or corcumstances! A must listen conversation!

Don't let 78 yr. old Marla Sweeney's age fool you! This Spartan race champion has had a lifetime full of obstables, adversities and health issues, yet her " eyes always foreward" approach to life and positive mindset has led her a plethora of championships in the Spartan Community. Inspired by her son, who competes in Spartan races, she went from a "no exercise" routine to completeing her first Spartan Sprint in 2016 at age 70 and she has never looked back! She's the first female athlete to podium over 70 on a trail race and the only racer over 70 to do the Spartan World Championship (3 times)! She deals with Scoliosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis, a reconstructed neck due to a car crash with a drunk driver, reconstructive right hand surgery and recent back surgery yet....she continues to forge ahead with her postive mindset and positive self talk to compete in more races!  A compelling, motivational and very inspirational conversation! A true life champion on and off the trail!

A tomboy growing up, Linda  was always on the go. Extremely active as a child, she participated in many athletic activities. Even after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 26, she still had an "eyes always forward" approach and continued her athletic endeavors. Mid Life brought more athletic success with her becoming a champion soccer player, but also took dramatic turns with multiple surgeries and two bouts of melanoma. She still never lost her drive getting back in the gym and then finding her true passion… Powerlifting!  She has never looked back ultimately becoming a Masters World Champion! A great life story of perseverance, drive, mental focus, and a true champion mindset! 

I had the privilege to interview 83 yr old Holocaust survivor Karmela Waldman. Born in 1939 in Yugoslavia, just a few short years later she found herself escaping with her mother from Nazi home invaders. Her mother realized they had to separate and Karmela found herself being hidden at a Catholic Convent/School. She held on to her Jewish heritage while learning all things Catholic. After Russian allies liberated Belgrade she eventually reunited with her mother. Hear her compelling story,   how she stayed true to her Jewish heritage at such a young age, her family life today and some fun anecdotes too!

Helen Polise is a force of nature, a champion and a true representative of an Age Is Irrelevant woman! A TV Commercial director for 30+ years, she pivoted during the pandemic and became a TikTok sensation accumulating almost 1,000,000 followers teaching tutorials on how to use the social media platform. Then, literally overnight, she had the health scare of her life. Hear how she faced this life altering situation and how she used this health scare to inspire others documenting her journey and still teaching along the way. Her positive mindset, grit and determination are true characteristics of a champion...in life! This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Suzanne DePaoli is not your average 70 yr old! Growing up on a farm, her love for horses started very young.  At age 19, she turned Pro in Barrel Racing and has never looked back! Today, this rodeo queen still competes on a regular basis throughout the year, works on her 900 head cattle ranch with her husband in Canada, trains horses, coaches other aspiring barrel racers as well as spends quality time with her family, writes songs and sings! Whew! An inspiration to all who know her! We had a great conversation about life on the farm, racing, training, how she takes care of herself and what brings her joy. A conversation you won't want to miss!

Dr. Mary Claire Haver is no ordinary OB/GYN! After personally experiencing her own bout with Menopause, Dr. Haver took a deep dive into the science of menopause, aging and inflammation beyond what she was taught in school and residency. She emerged with an evidence-based program so women could wisely invest in their most undervalued asset...their health! This was a very informative discussion about all things in all phases of menopause. Causes, treatment options and most importantly letting women know that " You don't have to suffer anymore!"

Ruth Yunker has a definite Joie de Vivre! She became a world traveler at a very young age finding herself immersed in Paris solo for weeks on end several different times growing up. Today at 73, she's facing her third trimester in life with confidence, a sense of curiosity, quick wit and personal power. As a writer of 40 years, living a multi-faceted life at home and abroad, she has written 3 books about her journey/love for Paris and her journey to Ageless. A fun, candid chat about exploring the world and achieving the confidence to unapologetically live your best life at any age!

Little did 70 yr old Karen Hurley know that her new found love of horses in her 40's would lead her to a World Record Title in Powerlifting at 69! Hear how Karen got into weight lifting, what it's like to be an older female lifter and the importance of challenging oneself! A true inspitation!

Kwavi has been a go-getter from a very early age! Inspired by her Father, she was always planning, going and doing. She loved getting up on stage, debating, speaking in front of others. Little did she know that these qualities would eventually help her help women from around the world to embrace the second chapter of their lives by unleashing their inner goals and desires and empowering them to create the life of their dreams as they thrive and shine in midlife! Hear how her motivational, fun style and simple, yet practical suggestions inspire her clients to take action to living heir best life! We could ALL use those suggestions, right??

When Yolanda holder turned 50 she wanted to do some thing special for herself. Some of her friends were taking extravagant trips, one friend climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, but she didn't want to do that. She decided that she wanted to walk. Walk 50 marathons in 50 weeks! Well, not only did she accomplish that goal, but tacked on 16 more for a total of 66 marathons in 50 weeks, AND she has never looked back  becoming world champion and breaking world records along the way!  Today, At 64 years young, hear about her latest accomplishments, how she originally got started into walking, her joys in life, and what keeps her motivated to continue down this self gratifying, purposeful, joyful path inspiring, so many others along the way!

Felicia Romero learned at an early age from her Mother on how to be a become a succesful, disciplined athlete. Not only was she a star athlete in school, she went on to compete in bodybuilding shows, gracing the Olympia stage 5 times! She graced the covers of fitness magazines 8 times while buying/running/operating gyms. A staple on local and national TV promoting fitness, she realized that she had a wealth of knowledge that she wanted to share. Today, she successfully mentors entrepreneurs and fitness coaches helping them build their businesses and their brands. Such a positive role model for athletes and business owners! We had a great conversation about taking action, momentum and opportunity! "As long as you move foreward, it doesn't matter how big you're steps are!" Listen and be inspired!

At age 19, Candy Valentino started a business with no degree, no corporate background, no money and no Internet! Today she is a business powerhouse who was able to retire at age 40. How did she get from there to here? She got uncomfortable, she stepped out into the unknown, she took that leap of faith. She started, scaled and successfully sold businesses as well as created a vast real estate portfolio investing and flipping properties. She been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Inc., CNBC, Business Insider, Wall Street Journal to name a few. She has received countless national awards, founded a non-profit charity, is a keynote speaker at numerous events around the world and today, gives back by helping men and women of all ages obtain their own financial goals and dreams. A "must listen to" conversation all about our finances!

When Coach Darleen Santore walks into a room, her infectious smile lights up the entire area and when Darlene Santore speaks...people listen! You can't help but get pulled in to her aura of positivity. As a mental edge coach and motivational speaker she helps people get "unstuck", raise the bar in their lives and break free so that they can breakthrough to reignite their hearts to live a purposeful life. She has had a proven track record in leading professional athletes from all leagues and CEOs to elevate their standards and inspire positive changes to impact not only their lives but the lives of others. She's been seen on Fox Sports, GMA, The Today Show, SiriusXM Radio, many other publications and will be on shelves in a bookstore near you in February 2023 with her new book "The Art Of Bouncing Back." A highly motivating, great interview that you don't want to miss!

Julied Holt made it known to the world in August of 2022 that she was a force to be reckoned with! At age 65, she claimed the title "Fittest Women on Earth" at the 2022 World CrossFit Games. Whaaaat??? A life long competitive athlete, Julie adopted a winning atitude at an early age. Her passion for basketball led to playing 4 years in college and then coaching basketball for 25 years at the University of the Pacific, University of Nevada, UNLV and Head Coach At Gonzaga and Head Coach at University of Idaho. Not only did she coach at these schools but, she trained along side her athletes. She was also tirelessly active with helping implement Title IX, stayed involved with youth sports programming and involved with community service. Then, one day she walked into a CrossFit gym.....and the rest is history! Hear her amazing, motivating and inspirational story...she is truly an Age Is Irrelevant woman!

50 yr old Clare Morrow is a force to be reckoned with! Over weight and out of shape in her 40's she went "cold turkey" and transformed her life and has never looked back!  Hear about her transformation that she and her husband went through, how she got started into bodybuilding, why she bacame on online fitness and nutrition coach, why she decided to write a book called "You Can't Outrun A Fork" and how TikTok has catapulted her into a major influencer helping almost 1,000,000 women along the way!

Fit and fabulous! Gail Gensler is changing the narrative around aging through fitness and embracing a healthy lifestyle from a "real woman's" perspective. A vibrant, healthy lifestyle is achievable regardless of age! She believes that age should never determine one's lifestyle, appearance and most certainly what type of work-outs you do! She's here to break down the barriers of institutional ageism influencing all ages along the way!

Little did Pat Gallant-Charette know that her brother's untimely death would lead her to become a world record holder and International Marathon Hall of Fame swimmer. As a full time Mom and full time nurse, she never had time for sports until her son challenged her to join him in paying tribute to her brother by doing a 2.4 mile ocean open water swim...after a year of training at 47, she completed the Peaks to Portland race and has never looked back claiming several world records and many achievements and accolades along the way! A very inspiring story that will leave you motivated to start your own fitness journey regardless of your age!

Debra Atkinson is no stranger to the health and fitness industry! With 38 years under her belt, she has helped over 250,000 women " flip" their second chapter with the vitality and energy that they want! LIsten to this best selling author, hormone specialist and TEDx presenter talk all about Menopause and what we can do to lessen the burden of this "4 letter word"!

Little did Dr. Lynn know what an impact it would be growing up in a small fishing village off the coast of Maine. Eating organically, using natural resources and spending quality time with family has come full circle!  Today, she uses those experiences along with her wealth of knowledge from being a Naturopath, Herbologist, Aromatherapist, Successful Author/Writer, Yoga Therapist, Karma Master, Lecturer, Radio Talk Show Host, Producer andt conversation that you don't want to miss! has helped so many people thrive at life! A great conversation that you don't want to miss!

Live stronger longer! A mantra Dr. Susan Brown lives by. She has devoted 40+ years proving every woman can build strong bones naturally. She has authored a best selling book and written over 1000 articles on ph balance and alkaline health.  Hear about her research, supplementation, a healthy alkaline diet, her 6 point natural program, and ways to strong bone health. Her natural approach to bone health has helped thousands of women live long, productive lives! It's never too late to improve your diet and natural bone health! 

At 8 yrs old, Beth Bradley's life came to a stand still. Her father committed suicide.  From that point forward, she did everything in her power to stop feeling, which eventually led to drug and alcohol addictions, eating disorders and general self sabotaging behaviours. Hear her account of life as a child after her father's death, being stuck in her pain which led her down a very destructive path to how she finally overcame these obstacles and demons to live a fullfilling, joyful and abundant life today!  Truly an inspiration!

Sue Molnar hated spin class the first time she took a class. All her friends were doing it so she kept trying, realizing that if she played her own music she could love it. And so the journey began, getting certified and started teaching in LA and in a rear lobby on W72 St in NYC, where Soulcycle started. Little did she know her Soulcycle journey would help her get through Endometrial cancer as well as other tough struggles up to today! Hear her open, raw conversation about life, love and the pursuit of the bike!

Surfs up! Carch a wave! Wipeout! Terms Vicky Durand and her Mom Betty were very familiar with back in the 1950's. Two pioneer surfers who were passionate about this sport. Vicky wrote "Wave Woman The Life and Struggles of a Surfing Pioneer" a love letter about her larger-than-life mother's zest for life and love of adventure. An inspiring story revealing important life lessons to anyone searching for self-confidence, fulfillment and happiness! A must read for those who are following their dreams...at ANY age!

Wouldn't you love to be able to walk into a room, look around at the people there and know exactly who you were going to bond with?? Facial expressions are the universal language of emotion and Michelle Butt helps coaches, consultants, sales people and leaders not only read people and their facial expressions but also helps them remove barriers they have to living their most prosperous lives! A very insightful discussion about human behavior and facial nuances you don't want to miss!

At 6 yrs. old, Beth Shaw knew she was destined for world wide acclaim! A creative visionary, she manifested becoming a successful entrepreneur and didn't disappoint! Beth was passionate about sharing her expertise and revolutionized the fitness industry by bringing Yoga into mainstream US and Canada in 1994 and founded YogaFit International, which has certified over 250,000 instructors worldwide.  As a best selling author, her 4 books have received numerous international accolades. A woman with a mission, she continues to transform lives around the world! 

Lauren Fernandez always knew she was bound for a different life.  With the support of her family she pursued her dream of working for the Secret Service! Hear about her life as an agent, the training involved, what it was like working in that male dominated environment at the White House, how she got the nickname " Talk Back Barbie" and why she decided to write a book about her behind the scenes adventure while at the Secret Service! A fun, fascinating hour!

You won't find Annabelle Hopper hanging around the house watching soaps and eating junk food.  However, you will find her lifting weights, swimming, running, hiking in her home town or in exotic locations around the world! Definitely a force to be reckoned with,however, her early life wasn't easy. She gained 60 pounds but was finally was able to lose that weight which motivated her to start running, which eventually led her to complete the Ironman and successfully climb Mt. Kilimanjaro! She continues to conquer new challenges inspiring other women along the way!

60 yr. old Jodi Harrison Bauer doesn't let any dust settle in her path! After walking away from an unhappy marriage, she has never looked back, fearlessly living her truth, pursuing her goals and dreams, not waiting or asking for permission to find her joy nor staying complacent and staying in the box society wanted her to stay in! After hearing she was " too old" to compete in fitness shows she was determined to live the life she deserved, aging fiercely along the way, empowering women of all ages through fitness and nutrition to feel powerful, vibrant and fearless! She lives by the words, " Never let age stop you from living the life you deserve!"

69 year old Ginny MacColl's motto is "Strength is Ageless" and she has exemplified this through out her life! Ginny is a prime example of how movement is so beneficial to an active, productive life. As a Broadway dancer, competitive swimmer and actress she was always active and always on the go. Life took a dramatic turn when she stepped into a gym for the first time at 63! She got incredibly strong, mastered the pull-up and became America's oldest female Ninja Warrior! She continues to get stronger, compete and advocates lifting weights and exercising to live a long, healthy life!  

If you missed the live interview on Instagram listen here for a recap to a great Q & A session with Julie Olson and myself! We  cover a wide variety of topics geared towards women over 50 including starting a fitness regime, diet and meal prepping, macro counting, what's involved in bodybuilding shows, community and much more! 

If you are into fitness and bodybuilding then Paul Revelia is no stranger to you! As a masters athlete, I decided I wanted to have a guest on the show who is passionate about serving other masters athletes and Paul just happened to fit the bill! As the owner/head coach of Team Pro Physique, Paul has developed a powerhouse team of female masters bodybuilding athletes who are taking the NPC and IFBB bodybuilding leagues by storm! Why are they so successful? Listen to hear about his philosophies on older athletes, mindset, training, diet and much more! An episode you DON'T want to miss!

Angela Herzner is literally a jack of all trades! She's a Fire Fighter/EMT by trade but in her off time you'll find this multi-sport champion at the gym training for masters bodybuilding shows or on the track, training for masters track and field events. A successful track and field athlete in high school, college and post graduating( she qualified for the Olympic Trials in 2004!) as well as fitness competitor, she hung up her spikes and heels to start working as a firefighter/EMT as well as raise a family. At age 40, she returned to her first love of track and field and has been competing ever since breaking several American Masters records along the way! She even jumped into 2 masters bodybuilding shows and won those too! Hear about her day to day life, her training and what fuels her to succeed mentally as well as physically as a masters athlete today!

This retired PE teacher from Ireland didn't sit around during Covid putting on the quarantine 15! She put her time to good use achieving several certifications online and started teaching fitness and Pilates classes online through Zoom. 140,000 followers later on social media, she is a motivational delight! Inspiring thousands of women around the world to get fit and keep moving during these tough times! If you're not bedazzled by her story, you'll definitely be bedazzled by her Irish accent!

Martina Kwan is a busy woman! If she's not winning races in her Porsche 911 you may find her behind the helm at DK Racing School, running her high-end luxury outdoor furniture company or perhaps helping women reach their highest potential as a Mindset/Confidence Coach! Unhappily married and stuck in a rut, at age 50, Martina had an " ah ha" moment that would change her life and she's never looked back! Today, she's here to inspire and convey to people, especially women, that it's never too late to accomplish anything, at any age!

Back in the 1980's and 1990's, if you called 411, you heard Kathleen's voice. Today, you still hear her voice through her latest book, "Reclaim Your Right To Grow Old"! One part manifesto, one part field guide to ditching youth obsession and embracing age with style, class and lots of laughs! Now you can concentrate on yourself and celebrate "Elderhood" ....celebrating the most significant time of your life!

Dr. Joan Ifland has been creating breakthroughs in recovery from food addiction since 1999. Selected by the Oprah Winfrey Network as food addiction specialist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and Innovator in food addiction recovery programs, she has helped people recover from this diet related disease by focusing on addiction to processed foods! She currently runs several online approaches to recovery. Joan is also a food addict in recovery!

At 55, Lorna Kleidman is a force to be reckoned with! This 5 X World Kettlebell Sport Champion continues to break national records previously held by women in their 30's! As a young child though, she had debilitating asthma, making it impossible to play sports or games with classmates. She found her "WHY" in her late 20's after joining a gym. As she started boxing, aerobics classes and running. She conquered her asthma and eventually found Kettlebell Sport and has never looked back! Today, she serves women over 40 with LornaFit, her online fitness program designed to help women make healthy choices with simple, effective work-outs!