Elder & Wiser

Taking control of your health is the answer to overcoming fear of COVID 19, says Dr. Joe Nieusma. Dr Joe, a toxologist and expert witness gives sound advice on reducing prescription drugs, increasing our virus immunity and developing a healthy dose of skepticism about the origins and management of our national COVID 19 response. This episode is sure to challenge your belief system!  Lots of fact checking for the episode with links listed below.  Reach Dr Joe Bat Lady Wuhan lab Antiviral Journal Oxidative Stress C60 Complete NIH 1968 Woodstock Pandemic   

What do you do as an alternative to nursing homes when there is no COVID 19 vaccine?  What are your options if you want to get someone you love out of one?  In this episode, Merrily Orsini, host of Help Choose Home Podcast, a leading Aging in Place expert, helps make sense of this complicated tale of the Medicare subsided nursing home industry and discusses expanding available options for our elderly seniors and their families.  http://www.helpchoosehome.com/

How can you trick your mind with a set of rules to liberate yourself from binge eating during the COVID shutdown?  What are ways to curb anxieties about the unknown future and keep your mind healthy and wise?  Dr. Glen Livingston, is an expert on creating strategies to stop binging and outsmart the part of our brain that drives us to the cookie jar over and over and undermines our sense of well being and purpose.  He shares how he overcame an exhausting addiction to chocolate, the roots of his own path to recovery, and his step by step approach to develop the discipline that leads to freedom. Link to Glen's website for many free downloads to help you chart your own course or share with a friend For an online intensive program with Glenn - click here To learn more about ElderandWiser podcast click here!  

Embracing the energy within is the advice of health expert, Udo Erasmus, the founder of Udo's Choice supplements and today's guest.  According to Udo that not only means a sexier you (no matter what age) but it might also keep you alive.  The COVID 19 pandemic has tipped the scales on everybody but no more so than today's senior population, who have  been targeted by some as being sacrificial lambs so the rest of the world can get back to work. Udo lays out a framework for an inner journey to embrace the ache of the heart and in the process find new energy and meaning in sickness and in health. Make no mistake about this - we will get through this, and Udo's advice is a gigantic message of HOPE. Free downloads from Udo Total Sexy Life Free Download Your Body Needs an Oil Change - Free Download

Stand Up Comedian Susan Sussman, shows that age does not limit one's talent or aspirations.  When the economy hit the skids during the downturn in the 2008 market crash, Susan's phone in her gangbuster real estate appraisal company stopped ringing  She took an inventory of her dreams and decided to write.  The rest is history.  She now lives in Orlando, Florida as a popular host and performer at comedy clubs throughout the Orlando region, the biggest entertainment corridor in the country. -To learn more about Susan in a recent interview go here -A short taste of Susan's stand up act here -Link to Susan's Facebook Page here Listeners - if you like what you hear please rate and leave a review and share episodes with friends!  Are you interested in sharing your story about becoming elder and wiser?  Contact  elderandwiser.org

Prostate Cancer is a sobering reality for Joseph Germershausen and his wife Host Betsy Heeney.  In this episode, the 60 something newlyweds share the  medicine of good research, humor, music, conversation and champagne to unpack the diagnosis and treatment path.  Check out the books by David Deida we mention in the episode https://deida.info/ .  We found that reading his books have open up for us a unique link between sexuality and spirituality. Please leave a review on Apple Podcast!  Send comments to betsy@elderandwiser.org

It doesn't take much for John Roche to be happy in his second year of retirement. Besides the obvious of good shelter, good food, and good health he needs two things only:  something to make him think and someone or something that he cares about.  John is the second of my series of checking in with college friends to see how retirement is going for them.  Check out the OLLI Institute classes in a city near you here http://www.osherfoundation.org/index.php?olli Leave a review here at Apple podcast. Join me at elderandwiser.org to stay in touch. Call and leave a message and let us know how you like the podcast at 410-929-1238

How do you mentally  prepare for retirement beyond having your finances in order?  Colleen Kennedy, a 40 plus teaching professional has been retired for 18 months and shares her experience with us.  Colleen tells us that planning for your mindset before retirement is just as important as planning for your financial security and gives solid steps for action. Leave a review and share the podcast!  Become a subscriber at elderandwiser.org.

Special guest David Winslow, a physician from Louisville, Kentucky  is 72 years old and just like me is not interested in quitting the work life.  He found his passions early in life; his 49 year marriage to his wife Rita  and helping people feel better as a pulmonary internist. What sets David apart from his peers is his entrepreneurial instincts that helped him build a network of sleep disorder clinics throughout the state of Kentucky and a leader in the field of sleep apnea research. In today's episode Betsy and David talk about the best parts of working and new ways of looking at retirement.   

The action of work does not stop at retirement. Some of us can't or want to, so how to repackage ourselves is the topic of today's episode. Erika Parker Price is a teacher, coach and podcaster who guides woman in transition to find purpose and meaning through work.  She believes it starts with Ikigai a Japanese word that means "reason for being". Check out Erika through her website Ready Pause Go and her podcast. Please leave a review of Elder and Wiser, and visit elderandwiser.org

Today's episode is an impromptu on the road conversation between Host Betsy Heeney and Joseph Germershausen as they alter plans in a traffic jam and celebrate their first Wedding Anniversary.  Truly a rambling conversation from new found freedoms of aging, newlyweds at 60plus, the ins and outs of teaching art in high school and contemplations on retirement.   Visit elderandwiser.org, and join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/ELDERANDWISERPODCAST/ Call and leave a message about your story of impromptu decisions with your companion @ 410-929-1238 Music lyrics and melody: Bob Dylan Performed and recorded: Joseph Germershausen

Debra Diamond, a psychic and a medium, is also a death doula who spends time sitting next to people who have reached hospice care in the last days of their life and wrote a book about her experiences.   She hopes that her book will offer comfort and support for people who are facing or reflecting upon the loss of loved ones.  While developing a reputation as an insightful Wall Street money manager and college professor, she attended a 2008 life changing intuition workshop that introduced her to the invisible realm and her telepathic abilities to communicate with people "on the other side". She soon left her business career behind and moved to Taos, New Mexico to paint and develop her psychic path forward. Our conversation covers fascinating topics about death, fear of death, telepathy, energetic realms of intuition and clairvoyance. Visit Amazon to pre-order the book , which will be available for distribution on October 25, 2019.  Super cool offer by Debra is once you receive your book, if you review and post to Amazon, and send the screen shot of the review directly to Debra, you can join her for a free online book club! Contact her directly through her website for readings, workshops and speaking engagements. On a personal note, Please subscribe to ElderandWiser to automatically get biweekly episode downloads. Please leave a review and share episodes with friends!!!

Preparing for the aging process is part physical, mental and spiritual, but moving through the fear of planning for it is the key to healthy aging and the entryway to finding a purposeful life.

Judy Vreeland, retired deaf educator, LGBTQ activist, buddhist, mother and grandmother has been in a community of one form or another since the 1970's.  Our conversation explores the purpose of community and the desire that all humans have to be seen, heard and connected to others as a path to a healthy fulfilled life.

My guest psychotherapist, JoAnna Macht, considers herself an Environment Intuitive because of her deep personal spiritual practice in minimizing clutter and objects in her home environment.  Joanne takes this practice further than the popular Marie Kondo in her Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, into a daily practice of self reflection, spiritual growth and the stewardardship of our planet.  Join our fascinating discussion that covers topics specific to downsizing materials objects for yourself and loved ones to prepare for life transitions and renewal.   To contact JoAnna click here Marie Kondo Netflix Trailer click here Article link to the tiny house movement  

  Susan Piver, author, meditation instructor, buddhist teacher has been learning the Enneagram for as long as she has been learning the teachings of the Buddha.  This is what makes her such an effective and moving teacher of both areas of study; she teaches from her own experience and her unique genuine voice. In today's episode, Susan dives  into the Enneagram as an essential guide to a deeper understanding of self and others as an aide to navigating our human experience.   Link to Susan's upcoming Enneagram Fall 2019 https://susanpiver.com/event/introduction-to-the-enneagram-an-afternoon-workshop-fall-2019/  Resources: Susan's Website  Helen Palmer Enneagram Website Susan's Books: The Four Noble Truths of Love The Wisdom of a Broken Heart Start Here Now How Not to be Afraid of your own Life  

Stephen Jenkinson asks if just being older makes you an elder, than why are there more older people on this planet than ever before in history, but so few wise older people?  Author of Come of Age; the case for Elderhood in a Troubled World and Die Wise; A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul, Stephen drills down into the reasons for Boomers to stop working on self improvement and become stewards of our planet.  This is not a light hearted conversation, but a compelling one that just might change your life. The music on today's episode is Gregory Hoskins  - Nights of Grief and Mystery The 2019 Grief and Mystery Tour Dates click here Lost Nation Road, Film by Ian McKenzie click here Other Films by Ian McKenzie click here and here Info about Orphan Wisdom School and Stephen's website click here Books (click on the links below) Come of Age: A Case for Elderhood in Troubled Times Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul LondonReal Interview June 2019 click here

How can you mentally and spiritually prepare to become an older adult beyond the financial and nutrition advise we typically get? Join me with my guest, Jennifer L. FitzPatrick, a gerontologist expert who gives practical tips and insights into the mental preparation we need for a long happy and engaged life.  Jennifer L. FitzPatrick Website: https://jenerationshealth.com/about/ Buy Her Book! https://www.amazon.com/Cruising-through-Caregiving-Reducing-Stress/dp/1626343195 Listen to RobThomas: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGisHCs_0OoG71Epo9ieSYA Watch Poms Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9PypHxfY_M Johns Hopkins University Certificate on Aging Programhttps://advanced.jhu.edu/academics/non-credit-programs/odyssey/certificate-on-aging/

Meet Bob Krist, a world renowned National Geographic photographer and videographer, spokesperson for Nikon and Sony. I got to know Bob when I was an art teacher in New Hope, PA where he taught my students how to shoot their work for portfolios back in the day when artist created film slides.  I have been his fan ever since. In this episode, we talked by phone from his home in San Miguel De Allende. He shares stories of rewiring his career in his late 50’s as the travel photography business tanked and the world of video storytelling emerged.  He and his wife, Peggy Krist, have worked together for 30 years in collaboration on the photography/business side of their lives and continue to collaborate in pursuing the work of their late son, Jonathan Krist, a talented jazz musician and social activist. Bob and Peggy created the Jonathan D. Krist Foundation that continues the work of Jon in awarding music scholarships for talented inner city youth in Camden, New Jersey.   See the links below for connection to Bob’s photography/video work and the JDK Foundation.  Peggy Krist has recently published a book , Grief to Generosity: Honor Your Child by Helping Others which can be found through the link below. Remember - Please, Rate, Share and Subscribe to our podcast and follow us @https://www.facebook.com/ELDERANDWISERPODCAST/ If you have a story to share about the issues of becoming elder and wiser, or know someone who does, please contact betsy@elderandwiser.org or call 410-929-1238 Bob’s Photo/Video Work https://bobkrist.com/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/experts/bob-krist/ https://vimeo.com/bobkrist https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/national-geographic-photographer-bob-krist-explains-why-he-moved-to-sony/ https://alphauniverse.com/stories/what-s-in-my-bag--bob-krist-s-lightweight-kit-for-4k-and-stills/ Peggy Krist/Jonathan D. Krist Foundation https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Generosity-Honor-Helping-Others/dp/057840110X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1556548403&sr=1-1-catcorr https://www.compassionatefriends.org/blog/keeping-your-child-present/?fbclid=IwAR0vzlsVdxnd4xvXORtLBPmJMEORpdC3P3ttRU1PPo8xSjc_q_I0y5W_Wdc

James Herron, built his career in the Radio Broadcasting business right out of college in the 70's first as an on-air talent and later as a marketing executive for a mega broadcast company.  He left all of that behind after the industry became deregulated and depersonalized and became a highly acclaimed and award winning voice actor.  Along the way, he never forgot his roots and his love for drumming and is currently the drummer for the Abbey Road Jazz Ensemble playing gigs in the Washington D.C.- Baltimore area. To learn more about James Herron visit http://www.herronmedia.com/ To follow the Abbey Road Jazz Ensemble gigs visit https://www.abbeyroadjazz.com/  

Today's guest is Susan Weiss-Bohlen  the author of the bestselling book, Ayurveda Beginner's Guide.  Our conversation is about food as medicine and the nourishment it brings to our body mind and spirit.  Susan is a successful entrepreneur who made a name for herself as a metaphysical bookstore owner, then later in life pursued her love of Ayurveda and now is an Ayurveda expert .  She  is working on her second book, teaches cooking classes, leads tours to India and cohorts of ayurveda study groups. Get your download of Susan's Ayurvedic Tip Sheet at my website https://www.elderandwiser.org/ Join the Elder&Wiser community @https://www.facebook.com/groups/elderandwiser/      

Dreaming about retirement so you can quit work?!  Well, not so fast!  Many people see retirement as a means to finally do the work they long to do once their day job is over.  Rewire not Retire is becoming the mantra of many aging boomers as we move into the next phase of our lives.  Betsy interviews Emily Harmon who calls her retirement from a 38 year career with the US Navy a "Graduation".  Today's story is about how one person planned and prepared herself for the next act to become a business and lifestyle coach, consultant and podcaster.  Emily's dream for retirement is to take her passion for helping people transform obstacles into personal power. Included in today's show is a 5 Tips Cheatsheet  to jumpstart your own Rewire Not Retire game plan - click here: https://www.elderandwiser.org/episode-04-rewire-not-retire  Join Elder&Wiser Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elderandwiser Don't forget to subscribe, review and share the show!!!  

Do you get bored?  Are you someone who thinks you don't have a creative bone in your body?  My guest is Gina Pierleoni and she is here to tell you that EVERYBODY is creative!  Gina is known as a multi media artist but she is with out a doubt the most articulate person that I have met on the subject of creative connections. Our conversation ranges from working through creative blocks to allowing your adult self to play like a child.  I have included a bonus cheat sheet for those of you who want some steps to jumpstart your own creative connections! Find Gina Pierleoni's portfolio HERE  Connect to the Episode 03 Webpage HERE Download My Creative Connection Cheat Sheet HERE Want to make creative connections with other people? Join my Elder&Wiser Facebook Community HERE   Thank you for listening and please take a moment to leave a review, rate or share and subscribe!!!!!

Are you ready to listen to that creative yearning inside of you to explore new avenues of self expression?  It is never too late to open up and get those creative juices flowing and uncover our own hidden talents and desires.  In today’s episode Creativity expert Jennifer Parde, a singer/songwriter and meditation teacher shares advice from her own experience to take steps to welcome our yearnings back home and invite our fears to have a seat!  Our conversation is filled with laughter, good sense and sprinkles of ancient wisdom that I hope juices you up for your own creative discoveries. To learn more about Jennifer Parde go to:http://www.jenniferparde.com/ To learn more about meditation go to :https://beherenownetwork.com/category/ethan-nichtern/ https://susanpiver.com/   If you like my podcast, please share it, review it and subscribe to the show! Join my Facebook Community group -https://www.facebook.com/groups/elderandwiser/  

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This is the introductory episode to Elder&Wiser hosted by Betsy Heeney that answers the question, why this podcast now?   Don't forget to subscribe to the Show!