It’s Valentine’s Day and, around the world, the women in our community are being bombarded with TV commercials and billboards featuring unrealistically happy couples trying to sell jewelry, chocolates and cards. Well, today, I want to encourage you to focus on self-love. If you have someone special in your life, by all means, cherish them. But, also take the time to remember that you are unique and precious. And, no matter what else is going on in your life, you have my genuine love and support. I hope that you enjoy today’s video! 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

As you know, I recently started another website, lifeafterdeath.com, on which I explore the topic of spirituality, especially as we get a little older. Today, I want to invite you to watch my latest interview with Andrew Harvey. In it, we discuss life after death, sacred activism and the poems of Kabir. Read More

Happiness. It’s the one thing that we are all searching for. But, despite billions of dollars of self-help books, tapes and videos being sold each year, most of us struggle to come to grips with this most basic of human emotions. Well, today, I want to share 7 things that you can do in under a minute to boost your happiness. This could be the most important video that you ever watch. 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

Do you know what older adults fear most? Is it death? Nope. Getting a serious illness? Not even close. According to a survey by the financial company Allianz, baby boomers fear running out of money in retirement more than anything else.

Specifically, they found that 43% of boomers feared outliving their savings. That’s more than the percentage of people who feared cognitive decline and loneliness combined! Read More

The women in our community come from vastly different backgrounds. We have different hobbies, interests, beliefs and priorities. But, one thing that we all need is friendship. Unfortunately, at our age, making friends isn’t always easy. So, today, I thought that it would be useful to share 4 steps that I personally have followed to improve my social life. I hope that you find today’s video helpful! 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

For the most part, money is a “cold” and unappealing topic. We don’t usually talk about our finances with our friends (or even family.) When we do, we are likely to speak from the perspectives of hope or regret. Well, today, I want to take a slightly “warmer” look at the topic of managing your money after 60. I’d like to talk about how managing your money with dignity and grace can help you to get more from life. I hope you enjoy the video! 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

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to visit some amazing places… but, none of them has taken my breath away as completely as my latest trip to the Arctic Circle! I would have loved to bring you all with me, but, I thought that the next best thing would be to share a video of my journey with you. I hope that you enjoy today’s video! This trip has been amazing! 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

Are you learning to love your body? Do you really appreciate your body now that you are in your 60s? This are the questions posed in a beautiful article written by one of our Sixty and Me bloggers, Elizabeth Dunkel.

In it, she says that her body has “Walked everywhere, run on beaches, hiked on mountains, skied and skated. It has walked cities, strolled through museums and sat in cathedrals and concerts around the world.” Read More

As we approach retirement, it’s natural to think about how we are going to support ourselves in the decades ahead. Starting a business is an option, but, most of us don’t know where to start. In addition, we are constantly exposed to images of 20-something entrepreneurs succeeding. If the media is to be believed, older entrepreneurs don’t stand a chance. Or do they? Read More

If you listen to most self-help gurus, they will tell you that positive thinking is essential to finding happiness. I’ve always been somewhat skeptical of this advice. After all, sometimes it feels like we need action more than optimism to solve our problems. Do you feel the same way?