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One of my favorite things about being a part of the Sixty and Me community is getting to hear about all of the wonderful things that you are doing with your lives. Some of the women in our community are passionate about baking. Others are training for their first marathon. Still others have gone back to university in their 60s or 70s. Well, today, I want to tell you about a 78-year-old woman who has skydived 1000s of times and isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Join us as we discuss this story plus Germany’s decision to go 100% renewable by 2050, more trouble in Turkey, the tough fight for Mosul in Iraq 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 will also give away one of our amazing Gentle Yoga for Seniors DVDs today. So, stay tuned for that! Read More

Before I get to today’s news, I want to remind you that I have a Facebook Live session scheduled for 11am Pacific time today. This is an opportunity for us to get together as a community and chat about the issues that matter to us – live! Join us as we discuss today’s news stories including the impact of the U.S. elections on stock markets throughout the world, a new earthquake in Italy, 10-hour humanitarian pause to the fighting in Aleppo in Syria, the amazing Chicago Cubs win, a story about kindness around the world, a healing meditation for America 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! I will also announce the winner of the cat scarf that I mentioned yesterday. Read More

I hope that you had a great Halloween yesterday and that the little ghosts and goblins in your neighborhood didn’t cause too much trouble! Today, I’d like to talk about a few healthy living tips. First, I will share 8 healthy aging secrets. Then, I’ll tell you the one thing that the world’s oldest woman eats every day. Join us as we discuss this story plus the aftershocks in Italy, more arrests in Turkey, the battle for Mosul in Iraq and a story about some robots in Germany that are actually creating jobs for humans. 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

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

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

Are you the kind of person who loves to take a short nap in the afternoon? Take heart! You’re not being lazy. You’re using one of the best strategies for boosting your brain power. Join us as we discuss the benefits of napping, the secret of the Bermuda Triangle, the closing of the Jungle migrant camp, a stalled trade deal between the EU and Canada and the most important inventions of all time. 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 will also announce the winner of yesterday’s Gentle Yoga DVD give-a-way. Read More

What are the keys to happiness at any age? 92-year-old Mrs. Jones has some amazing tips. Join us as we discuss her story plus all the drama from last night’s presidential debate, a planned mission to Mars, the ceasefire in Yemen, WikiLeaks’ Internet woes and much more. I’ll also announce the winners of yesterday’s face mask give-a-way and discuss about our most talked about article in ages. 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

As you know, I have a tendency to focus on the emotional aspects of aging. I honestly believe that staying positive and following your passions are essential to getting the most from life after 60. At the same time, I don’t want to ignore the fact that life after 60 can also present practical challenges. Specifically, one of the biggest challenges that we face as we get a little older is finding financial security. So, today, I’d like to share some creative ideas for making money after 60. Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on the pending attack on Mosul in Iraq, a new climate change agreement, the latest on the U.S. presidential 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

Celebrities live in a fantasy world of glamour and success. So, it’s always lovely to be able to highlight a brilliant actress who has remained down to earth. One such woman is Susan Sarandon.

Today, on her 70th birthday, I’d like to share a few details about her life. Then, let’s wish her a very happy birthday together! Read More