45 Years with the US Ski Team
Zestful Aging
How delightful is this? We’re in the beautiful kitchen of my next guest, because we’re having a little sourdough baking lesson. I love spreading the fun of sourdough making.Those organisms are alive and well. Kathy Okoniewski has been involved in U.S. ski racing and training for 45 years. She’s been a competitor and developed programming for ski racing youth. After a long career in sports, Kathy has shifted her focus to becoming an energy medicine practitioner. Her focus is helping people–whether athletes or general public to discover their full energetic potential. Find out more...
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The Healing Power of Horses
Zestful Aging
Sue Willoughby is a life coach with a real twist. Raised by a single alcoholic parent, Sue came out at 17, hit some serious lows, and still built a life full of grit, growth, and reinvention—from corporate trainer to standup comic, real estate investor, and private pilot. As a coach, Sue partners with horses to help her clients through their difficulties. She talks about why horses are uniquely gifted to work with people who are struggling emotionally. Find out about her facility, her team and all of their offerings: Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at
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How to Screen and Hire Caregivers for Your Loved Ones
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Our guest today was on the panel of experts at WCNY’s event, which showcased Bradley Cooper’s film “Caregiving”. Gwen Crossett is an R.N. and runs a concierge, boutique-style caregiver agency, assisting caregivers and their loved ones in navigating the challenges of elder care and progressing diseases. Today we’re going to focus on two less talked about topics: seniors and scams and how to choose a caregiver for your loved ones. Gwen gives us advice and helps with the confusion when hiring caregivers for your loved ones. Find out more: . Find out more about the Zestful Aging...
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Neurographic Art: The Most Fun to Resolve Conflict
Zestful Aging
Sometimes we accidentally come across something that changes our lives. You’ve heard me talk about the local creative hub I attend monthly and how sweet it is. Not long ago my friend Laraine brought in a sample of neurographic art. I thought to myself, “that is strange looking. And ugly.” I’m more of a botanical zen doodler kind of gal. Then I saw something online that intrigued me–a free webinar that taught something called “neurographic art” and the science behind it. They talked about rewiring your brain with these strange looking drawings. I was intrigued so I took the free...
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Discover the Fascinating World of Glass Eyes
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Do you know what an ocularist is? Neither did I until I went to a talk by today’s guest, author Dan Roche. I never would have known about Dan or his book about glass eyes unless I was friends with the illustrator of his new book: “Eyes By Hand”. And it is fascinating. In this episode, we learn about the obscure world of glass eye making and talk about the psychological and emotional healing that such service brings to someone who has suffered the very visible trauma of eye loss. Check out his fascinating book here: . Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at
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Around the World at 80
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When Eleanor Hamby and Dr. Sandra Hazelip met more than 25 years ago, after becoming empty nesters and then widows, it was best friends at first sight. They never could’ve imagined that their relationship would propel them, in their eighties, through an around the globe adventure, or that they would go viral online and inspire people young and old across cultures. They have been known on social media as “the traveling nanas”. Their new book, “HERE WE GO” expands on the joyous message of hope that launched them into the spotlight. Find out more about this zesty friendship: Find out...
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The Power of Traditional Naturopathy
Zestful Aging
Amanda Conta Steencken is a classically trained musician and neuroanatomist originally from Argentina who has a fascinating story about her journey into health and wellness education. Amanda was training in classical piano when she began having problems with her hands. Her health problems became too severe for her to continue in her music training. Taking a big career turn, she focused on spinal cord injury and stem cells before she found her calling in teaching. Frustrated by the western medicine philosophy of looking at the body as sick, she discovered the power of Traditional...
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“Cooking Your Way to a Calm Mind”
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Psychotherapist and author Julie Ohana combines two of my loves–psychotherapy and cooking. In fact I just pulled 2 sourdough boules out of the oven. Who bakes in summer? I do! Cooking has been a passion of Julie’s since childhood. It started while baking family recipes with her grandmother, working as a prep cook while in high school and as the kitchen manager at her summer camp. As she developed a passion for cooking, Julie discovered a second love-helping people through therapy. She’s talked about her treatment approach in all of the major news outlets, including the “New York...
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Does Cannabis Have a Role to Play in Healthy Aging?
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Who else is confused about the use of cannabis, or pot, as we used to call it? And what’s with all of the dispensaries opening up? Does cannabis have a place in a healthy lifestyle? Today we’re going to speak with Dr. Dana Lillestol, a retired nurse practitioner whose passion is educating the modern elder on using cannabis to help with age related health concerns. Find out more at . Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at
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From Candy Striper to Helping People Live and Die with Purpose
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Part executive director, part death doula, Karisha Solomon has been helping people live—and die—with purpose. With over two decades of experience, Karisha’s journey has taken her from candy-striper to nursing aide, caregiver coordinator, nursing home administrator-in-training, adjunct professor, nonprofit executive director—and now, certified death doula, gerontologist/ entrepreneur. Karisha is on a mission to take the fear out of dying so people can live more fully now. She blends spirituality and strategy into everything she offers. Our conversation is in conjunction with the...
info_outlineHow delightful is this? We’re in the beautiful kitchen of my next guest, because we’re having a little sourdough baking lesson. I love spreading the fun of sourdough making.Those organisms are alive and well.
Kathy Okoniewski has been involved in U.S. ski racing and training for 45 years. She’s been a competitor and developed programming for ski racing youth. After a long career in sports, Kathy has shifted her focus to becoming an energy medicine practitioner. Her focus is helping people–whether athletes or general public to discover their full energetic potential.
Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at ZestfulAging.com