#12: Cassandra got sober at age 79. What is she doing today at 87 years old?
Release Date: 12/28/2020
#154: How many touch points are necessary to reach your target audience in social media today?
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#153: TogetherforSharon.com - Sharon's 15 year fight against the cruel disease of Parkinson's.
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#152: His English teacher told him he couldn’t write, his counselor told him he should “Find a Toolbox”, these six words changed his life! Encore Presentation
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#151: Carol Cooke won a Gold Medal at age 51 in spite of being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, now that is a Kickass Boomer! Encore Presentation
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Carol Cooke was once told by a doctor that she would no longe live her life as she knew it after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Her condition, though, did not stop her from doing what she wanted to do, finding herself rowing then cycling in competitions.rThe results of her hard work and perseverance are impressive and inspirational for Boomers: 3x gold-medallist in the Paralympics and 9x world champion in cycling. Join me in this episode and learn why Carol is a Kickass Boomer! [00:01 - 07:03] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome Carol Cooke The journey to becoming a...
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#150: Mia Altieri, an actress, the woman who lived the real life story of "There's A Dead Girl In My Yard", tells us her story. Encore Presentation
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#145: Where can you gain health benefits, brain benefits, socialization, and make new friends in one place?
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Connect with Patricia Guth Artistic Director of the Bucks County Women's Chorus Learn more about the group on their facebook page. Around 100 women in the chorus at the present time Website: Email: Registration is now open for the 2023-2024 season Connect with Host Terry Lohrbeer Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Twitter: Website: kickassboomers.com Connect to Premiere Podcast Pros for podcast editing: LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on , , , and . Email ...
info_outlineOur Kickass Boomer of the Day is Cassandra Christenson, a registered nurse back in her younger days, and today, she keeps herself busy with her writing group and involvement with a non-profit she helped form called Nightlight Network. Cassandra has been sober for 7 years and gained her sobriety when she was 79-years-old. Now at 87, Cassandra, part of the silent generation, is silent no more.
Join me in this episode and find out why Cassandra is a Kickass Boomer
[00:01 – 02:48] Opening Segment
- I introduce our guest, Cassandra Christenson
- The influence of the pandemic in Cassandra’s life
[02:49 – 07:50] Gaining Sobriety at 79
- Cassandra talks about her journey to sobriety
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- The catalyst
- The challenge of learning technology at her age
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- Learn zoom and stay connected with people
[07:51 – 19:40] The Nightlight Network
- Cassandra shares a story from when she was still working as a nurse
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- The birth of their non-profit organization
- The Nightlight Network became Cassandra’s mission
[19:41 - ] Closing Segment
- When do you think you’re going to slow down?
- Living a wonderful life
- Final words of wisdom from Cassandra
- How can the Boomer Nation connect with you?
- Links below
Tweetable Quotes:
“Anytime is the right time. And my time could have started when my daughter was 7, and she said, ‘mommy, please don’t drink,’ and I never stopped until I was 79.” – Cassandra Christenson
“Have a good time that makes you really happy.” – Cassandra Christenson
Resources Mentioned:
- Get Sober Stay Sober by Cynthia Perkins
Follow the Nightlight Network on Facebook
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