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Zestful Aging

Zestful Aging

Nicole Christina

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Zestful Aging episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Zestful Aging for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Zestful Aging episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Zestful Aging - Walking Vacations; A Better Way to Travel
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09/23/23 • 38 min

Have you ever considered hiking in Europe but think of hiking as too strenuous? Well, it doesn't have to be. Cassandra Overby is the author of "Explore Europe on Foot" and several other walking-based travel guides that promote hiking as a better way to travel. She describes it as a more intimate experience because you get to know your surroundings, and you are able to get a taste for the local culture. You might have seen the New York Times recent article on ‘the year of the long walk”. People are longing for a slower and more mindful experience when they travel.

Cassandra also teaches classes and offers trip consultations to help people plan the walking trip of their dreams. She’s a specialist on the Camino de Santiago and is likely one of very few who got married on the steps of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. She was also travel host Rick Steve’s guide on the Camino. Learn more about the appeal of walking vacations here: https://explore-on-foot.com/ .

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Diane Wiener, Ph.D., is the Director of the Syracuse University Disability Cultural Center. She is an educator, social worker, advocate, singer, bassist, and artist, among other roles. She has longstanding commitments to mindfulness, interfaith and secular contemplation, and humanism. Her new book of poems "The Golem Verses" was published by Nine Mile Art Corporation, June 2018. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
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Do you have a story about how your grandmother was an important part of your life? Many of us do. The importance of grandmothers can be seen all around the world, and they can be a key to social change. The Grandmother Collective is an initiative focused on raising the profile of grandmothers (and elders) as essential contributors to social change. They work with organizations to empower grandmothers and older women. Their goal is to amplify their vital role in collaborative, intergenerational approaches to community and family development. Find out more at GrandmotherCollective.org.

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Darlene Endy has had careers as a nutritionist, mother of triplets, and is currently a fiber artist specializing in weaving. She’s also the mother of a son recovering from a heroin addiction. Based on their experience as parents trying to get help for their son, Darlene and her husband started a foundation called Road2RecoveryCNY. Its purpose is to fund long-term treatment for opioid addiction, focusing on central New York residents who cannot afford it themselves. Caroline Desocio -- “this Foundation saved my son’s life” Caroline’s son is in early recovery from a heroin addiction. She credits Darlene and her Foundation for saving her son’s life, after several short-term treatments failed. Road2RecoveryCNY.com novarecoverycenter.com/ lastresortrecovery.com/ Brcrecovery.com drumlins.com Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
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Veteran filmmaker Julia Verdin is an accomplished producer and award-winning Director. She has established herself as one of Hollywood’s leading independent producers, with over 36 critically acclaimed feature films produced to date. She founded and has been running Rough Diamond Productions since 1995.

Julia is passionate about raising awareness on critical social issues through the powerful medium of film and encourages filmmakers to think about making content that contributes to a better world.

Her brand new film, “No Address”, looks at the plight of homelessness all over the US. Find out more: https://www.roughdiamondproductions.net/

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Carl Landau was a niche magazine publisher / entrepreneur / event organizer. He launched and sold 5 national niche magazines and two shows: Computer Language and AI Expert the first microcomputer magazines for professional programmers; Brew Your Own and WineMaker, the leading craft beer and wine hobby magazines; and BrewPub, a trade magazine. He hosts the popular podcast “I Used To Be Somebody” and authored “Pickleball for Dummies”. Find out more about Carl at https://pickleballmediahq.com

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Lisa Sutz is a Social worker at DOROT, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to alleviate social isolation and provide concrete services to older adults. DOROT has been an innovative leader in the fields of aging services and volunteerism. Lisa is an expert on the importance of having friends of different ages as we get older--known as intergenerational friendships. Find out more about DOROT at DOROTUSA.org. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.
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Zestful Aging - Dr. Mary Flett -- Mastering Solo Aging
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03/05/22 • 34 min

Have you ever wondered who will take care of you as you age? It’s not always pleasant to think about, but the reality is that we may outlive our partners and family members. The truth is that many of us will be solo agers. So what are the choices we need to start thinking about right now to prepare for that time? Dr. Mary L. Flett is the Executive Director of the Center for Aging & Values and founder of Five Pillars of Aging Seminars. Now retired as a treating psychologist, she has turned to writing and consulting as she creates workshops and seminars to help others age better and age well. Find out more at https://drmaryflett.com/.
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If you’re over 50 and single, you may believe that your chances for love are gone. But according to Francine Russo’s new book “LOVE AFTER 50: How to find it, Enjoy it, and Keep it”, you’re now primed for the best relationship of your life. Francine Russo is a veteran journalist, and a long time contributor to “TIME”. Find out more at FrancineRusso.com. Check out https://copenotes.com/zestful for an innovative app that supports mental health. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com
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Wendy Van de Poll is a pioneer in the fields of pet loss grief support and animal communication. She is a twelve time International Bestselling Author and the founder of Center for Pet Loss Grief. Wendy is a Certified Life, and End-of-Life and Grief Coach. She holds a Masters degree in Wolf Ecology and has run with wolves in Minnesota, coyotes in Massachusetts and foxes in her backyard. Find out more about Wendy at http://www.CenterForPetLossGrief.com or https://wendyvandepoll.com/ Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com, and become a patron at Patreon.com/ZestfulAging.
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How many episodes does Zestful Aging have?

Zestful Aging currently has 385 episodes available.

What topics does Zestful Aging cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Exercise, Nutrition, Society & Culture, Mental Health, Wellness, Mentalhealth, Aging, Podcasts, Caregiving, Menopause, Wellbeing and Mindfulness.

What is the most popular episode on Zestful Aging?

The episode title 'Walking Vacations; A Better Way to Travel' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Zestful Aging?

The average episode length on Zestful Aging is 42 minutes.

How often are episodes of Zestful Aging released?

Episodes of Zestful Aging are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Zestful Aging?

The first episode of Zestful Aging was released on Feb 3, 2018.

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