Aging Greatfully With Holley Kelley

In this Aging GreatFULLy power-hour, we continue with part two of our last conversation talking about grief, healing, love and even light after loss, as we welcome special guest, Ashley Davis Bush, LICSW. Ashley has over thirty years of experience as a psychotherapist in private practice and is the author of ten self-help books, including her most recent work, Light After Loss: A Spiritual Guide for Comfort, Hope and Healing. She is trained in EMDR trauma work, as well as Emotionally Focused Therapy, is a Reiki master and a spiritual director who draws on many healing modalities. Listeners will appreciate the depth and tenderness this conversation offers as we welcome them into the light – and discuss so many important facets of grieving experiences we face in life – including why it is so important to grieve and how grieving has changed over the years. We expand on our last conversation furthering ways we can support others during their grieving journey and even defining our own terms of how we need to grie

In this Aging GreatFULLy power-hour we begin a two-part series on an important topic most of us face at some point in our lives – coping with grief and being prepared for end-of-life. However, we begin the hour talking about some of your favorite TV shows, because on the Aging GreatFULLy show, we’re never cookie cutter! But you’ll soon understand why… as we do make our way to explore several kinds of grief, including the challenging emotions we may be left with after experiencing the loss of a loved one. Host Holley Kelley shares how we often end up replaying all those challenging post-death emotions of regret, resentment and remorse through what she calls our “Wouldas, Shouldas and Couldas” renderings. But this Ground Hog Day replay we subject ourselves to can also often prevent us from moving forward to live our best life and experiencing healthy grieving – good grief. We talk about how grief can come in many varieties and discuss the challenges many have in knowing how to deal with their own grief journey

In this Aging GreatFULLy power-hour we invite you to bask in the Fountain of YOU-th! That’s right, come gather around for this conversation all about YOU, destressing, healthy, AGEless living and self-care strategies for your mind, body and soul with returning guest, one of the world’s most noted beauty and wellness experts to the supermodels and superstars, Gregory Landsman. Gregory is a best-selling author of nine-books and the TV Host of Face Lifting Food – a show about how to use food to lower stress and maintain healthy, younger looking skin, shown in universities, wellness centers and in more than 70 countries worldwide. Join us for a conversation beyond beauty, as Gregory speaks to the essence of seeing one another with our heart. As he says, it’s beyond the skin and not “hard work, but heart work”. The conversation flows effortlessly as only it can with Gregory Landsman because he is passionate about his work and believes that “How you age is in your hands.” You will LOVE his acronym for BEAUTY! We ta

In this Aging GreatFULLy power-hour we go gratitude mode with a surprising twist in Stroke of Gratitude with our special guest all the way from Singapore, welcoming Aanandha Sharurajah, for a reflective, inspiring and educational conversation everyone will treasure. Aanandha is the author of the just released book, Stroke of Gratitude: How to Find Truth, Love, and Happiness in Healing After Health Crisis. And he didn’t just write the book, he lived the experience and continues to every single day. He joins us to share a story of inspiration. A Journey of Grit; Moments of despair and times of great challenge. He knows what it feels like look back upon a life that once was and realize it won’t ever be the same again. Aanandha joins us to share his story of overcoming unbelievable adversity but most of all how he chose to take what had happened to him and manifest it for the greater good not only in his own life but for the world at large. In one moment, Aanandha Sharurajah was CEO of one of the largest wellness

In this Aging GreatFULLy power-hour of enlightYOUment we welcome special guest Hailima I. Yates, author of Dissolving the Anchor: Untethering Dysphoria and Self-Doubt to Create an Empowered Life, for a truly amazing discussion that will leave every listener more educated and inspired. After a suicide attempt, young Hailima Yates wanted to stop feeling numb, sad and angry at the world. When life’s challenges anchored her down, emotional distress kidnapped her spirit. She needed to rediscover her power. And she did! Hailima is now CEO and Founder of Luv Mrk, a coaching company that provides customized workshops, events and multimedia productions on self-empowerment; social, emotional, and mental wellness; and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hailima founded Luv Mrk to inspire others to recognize their power to transform themselves in ways that positively impact their life and their community. She cultivates a compassionate approach to the way we treat ourselves and others through her work and projects. Join

You read that correctly, Aging Rebels ... SEXERCISE! We promise to never be cookie-cutter in our approaches towards Aging GreatFULLy and this episode is just another example!Join the power-hour as we welcome returning guest, David Emerson Frost, for this super insightful, educational and fun topic that's more than an intimate look at what might get your heart racing and you'll soon realize after listening, horsing around (you'll have to listen to get that one)!SEXercise may sound all sexy but believe it or not, it’s actually a lot more than romance and intimacy. Kaboomer Koach Dave Frost shares how it is actually specific exercises that can improve your strength, stamina, flexibility, pelvic floor, reducing blood pressure, and more, that yes, can enhance romancing in the bedroom as benefit too. But, hold your horses, we’re not done! There’s more “stuff” we add to this discussion! We also expand this enlivening topic to cover two other topics that greatly impact our health and vitality, Humming and Plastics.

In this deeply insightful and reflective Aging GreatFULLy power-hour we explore what may be one of life's oldest and most important questions ... The Meaning of Life!We welcome multi-award-winning author of just that book, Nathaniel Garrett Novosel, a global thought leader, professional researcher and advisor with over 20 years of experience studying individual and group behavior. Nathaniel began contemplating this important question as a young boy while facing some challenging experiences, as he shares with listeners. But he continued this quest throughout his life in pursuit of answers to his early question of "why are we here?"Over that time, he has researched psychology, evolutionary biology, organizational best practices, leadership decision making, business, technology, finance, and philosophy to understand how the world as we know it works and why.Nathanael spent much of his career using the insights from this research to help the world’s leading executives solve their most pressing organizational ch

Imagine 90 Seconds to a Life You Love! That’s the powerful invitation extended to everyone from today’s inspiring guest, Dr. Joan I. Rosenberg, PhD, bestselling author, three-time TEDx speaker, corporate wellness consultant, media expert, and trainer on communication, confidence, resilience and authenticity. Dr. Rosenberg presents a simple system for releasing us from the tyranny of the 8 key unpleasant emotions that undermine successful lives. She is the author of the bestselling book, 90 Seconds to a Life You Love, How to Master Your Difficult Feelings to Cultivate Lasting Confidence, Resilience and Authenticity.As a young girl, Joan Rosenberg struggled with being terribly shy, sensitive, bullying and with a feeling of not fitting in with her peers. In short, she had no confidence. But she saw confidence in the people around her and strived to understand why they had it and she didn’t…what was the difference? It became her life quest! And now, as an innovative and leading-edge psychologist, with over 40 ye

Live more, laugh more and you will discover a life you really Lycka alongside 13 secrets to living a fantastic life! That’s just some of the fantastic secrets unveiled in this week’s Aging GreatFULLy power hour as we welcome guest, Dr. Allen Steven Lycka, an international Kenote Speaker, TEDx Sepaker, Life-Changing Coach, 3x Bestselling author, Virtual and In-Person Program Provider, Mentor, and Trainer. Join the fun as Dr. Lycka takes our emotions full spectrum, of course to include laughter! But he also compels us to take action in our own lives to incorporate as much laughter into our living as possible! He believes when you laugh, the world laughs with you but even more, it can transform your life, lead to longevity and even offer a new view on living! He offers sage advice when it comes to second chances because he has actually been given one himself and shares his amazing story. He talks about vision, tenacity and mindset, and offers guidance for accepting change and gaining a new perspective and movin

We've all heard of Empty Nest and for some, even held some anxiety about what it may entail. Unknowns can feel uncomfortable. In this Aging GreatFULLy power-hour of enlightYOUment, we discover the beauty of filling life and that nest with bounteous dreams and perhaps even lining your pockets. We welcome author Matt Meline Sr., CFP®, Founder and CEO of PrairieFire Wealth Planning, who joins us to share not only his 30 years’ experience in the financial services field, but also how he's helped thousands of people focus on their dreams and values and how he faced his own Empty Nest journey. It was after experiencing that, he decided to write a book to help prepare others for the emotional and financial experiences ahead. He understood that empty nest was a life cross road and he wanted to be a symbolic flag holder, showing others which roads to take, sharing a road map and guide book as they navigated the journey ahead. He takes them on a fun road trip rich with tips, wisdom, and experience from one whose been

In this week’s Aging GreatFULLy power-hour we explore simple yet bountiful ways to receive the most out of life in the present while preparing thoughtfully for what is to come – our inevitable future passing. Host Holley Kelley, a gerontologist, Fellow in Thanatology, and Founder of the Latter-Life Planning Institute, puts the spotlight on some of her professional work and discusses facets of her book, Sunrises and Sunsets: Final Affairs Forged with Flair, Finesse and FUNctionality, and shares the many ways planning can bring peace of mind and newfound passion-borne freedom to living extraordinary in the present. While Aging GreatFULLy often emphasizes innumerable ways Aging Rebels can center themselves in Best Life Now Practices, Kelley reminds listeners to make a habit of setting daily intentions alongside their smiles and gratitude practices. She focuses on things that one can do to live with peace and concord not only in the present, but so one can die with a clear conscious, regret free, as well as ensur

Let’s face it, our world can be fraught with worry, stress and anxiousness. We all experience these emotions from time to time or even for some, live with it on a regular basis. What if you could learn to live happily with anxiety? Meet Abbe Greenberg, MCIS, and Maggie Sarachek, MSW, (AKA, Abs and Mags, The Anxiety Sisters), chronic anxiety sufferers and authors of the acclaimed book, THE ANXIETY SISTERS’ SURVIVAL GUIDE: How You Can Become More Hopeful, Connected, and Happy (Penguin Random House), who are changing the way people around the globe are managing and – living happily with anxiety! In THE ANXIETY SISTERS’ SURVIVAL GUIDE, they offer an arsenal of real-world, non-judgmental, research-based techniques, exercises, and insights—without the clinical, confusing, one-size-fits-all approach that isn’t so helpful when your mind is racing, your anxiety is in overdrive, and you just want to get back to feeling normal…ish. Despite the obstacles, Abs and Mags have learned how to live happily with their anxiety a

In this week’s Aging GreatFULLy we celebrate the rich bounty found in Love, Peace and Vegetables as we welcome guest Marcela Benson, M.A., author of just that book! This power-hour will capture the heart of even meat and potato enthusiasts with a dialogue rich in wisdom for passionate living and healthy lifestyles. We discover in the opening, vegetables have had their share of twists, turns and trials throughout time, but it’s hard to imagine life today without them! And today, many are learning to love vegetables in more ways than ever before. Marcela Benson is a Spiritual Nutrition Counselor, Essene Priestess, and author based in Miami Beach, Florida. She is a healer, passionate poet, avid student and spiritual teacher. And she created Love, Peace & Vegetables: Recipes for Conscious Living, as an inspirational guide to bring health, spirituality, positivity and compassion to the lives and homes of readers. This Magnus Opus coffee table book holds more than 18 years of research in the field of body, mi

In this Aging GreatFULLy power-hour of enlightYOUment, we talk about one of my favorite topics—YOU, Aging Rebels! Nothing should hold you back from living the full and vibrant life you deserve and dream about—that’s why we’re excited to welcome Dr. Alka Patel, Founder of Lifestyle First®, Creator of The Lifestyle First Formula® whose mission is to help 1 million people reach their potential to live a 1-million-hour life! Dr. Patel’s is a TEDx speaker, GP, Lifestyle Doctor, Longevity Coach, author and host of the Lifestyle First Podcast and her own biological age is almost 30 years younger than her chronological age and she’s a believer that yours can be too! One of Dr. Patel’s greatest passions is to empower and equip passionate changemakers to connect to their D.N.A. and Discover, Notice and Activate who they are, what they want and where they are going so they can outSMART stress and outLIVE life with Stress Modifying Age Reversing Techniques for a life of Longevity, Intention, Value and Energy – because i

We love to celebrate TGIF but what if we could celebrate everyday like FriYAY? Today’s guest, Brianne Ligori, has an invitation for everyone and it’s one I believe we’ll all be accepting her RSVP for – that is – Claiming Your TGIToday!It’s easy to ruminate in the bygones of yesterday and ponder future aspirations yet to be realized, all the while overlooking the gift of the present moments right before us. Brianne, a certified coach, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Leader Coach Intensive, a coach certification program specifically targeted to developing leaders of the future, is the author of Claiming Your TGITODAY: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Joy Today Instead of Waiting for Tomorrow. As someone who lives and leads from the heart, Brianne believes that everyone can and should live a life of purpose and joy, infinite possibilities and relentless pursuit of purpose! Brianne sets an inspiring example by standing firmly for living according to her inner truth. Choosing joy, she bravely set aside her dazz

Don’t let life’s roadblocks and what may feel like a dead end hold you back any longer! In this week’s Aging GreatFULLy power-hour of enlightYOUment, we welcome international life, leadership and relationship coach, Ann Papayoti, author of The Gift of Shift: Discover the Key Within You to Unlock Your Best Life, written with Tracey MacDonald. The Gift of Shift is Ann’s gift to those who are struggling with life’s unforeseen consequences and fear what is ahead. She shows how easy change can be once you embrace the gift within the challenge, and set your course for a lighter heart, and alternative emotion, and a surrender within the moment. It’s easy to get overwhelmed in life and only see the obstacle, challenge or setback or as shared in the opening—only “see” the dead end. But there’s always another choice. Ann’s work is founded on personal experiences of having endured some of life’s most brutal blows, from her college best friend deliberately stealing her high school sweetheart, the loss of an infant child

Gather around the kitchen with Chef Melissa C. Bernstein, OT, FAOTA, for meals that warm the heart and welcome EVERYONE to join in the joy and fun of food and festivities that nourish the mind, body and soul! Chef Melissa blazes a special culinary trail! As an occupational therapist, her kitchen vision was one founded on love – an inspiration that began at a very young age. Join us, as we talk about the magic of food, how it unites, serves as a soothing salve, and can be the epicenter of well-celebrated living and sustenance beyond the belly. We start the show in the opening, talking about the love of food, since the dawn of time! Yes, everyone loves food! And the kitchen is where the action is, the heart of the home, and food preparation is an important facet of mealtime. Making the meal is filled with enriching connections while engaging all our senses and creating wonderful feelings of joy and appreciation. Regardless of skills or challenge, Melissa has opened the kitchen and is Serving up Love!Her book,

In this Aging GreatFULLy power-hour of enlightYOUment, we discuss an important topic to everyone—relationships! So often relationships can feel like two ships that pass in the night verses two ships anchored side by side in the harbor. And at the core of our relationships can be marriage. With that, we welcome the coauthor of more than thirty books, John David Mann, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers; his classic 2008 parable The Go-Giver (coauthored with Bob Burg) selling over 1 million copies and earned the 2017 Living Now Book Award’s “Evergreen Medal” given for its “contribution to positive global change.” But John David Mann’s latest work involved a different partner of the pen, his life partner and partner in marriage, Ana Gabriel Mann, M.A., and together, they created The Go-Giver Marriage: A Little Story About the 5 Secrets to Lasting Love. Together they weaved their wisdom, unique strengths and experiences to create The Go-Giver Marriage to be a book like no other

In this power-hour of enlightYOUment we discover how to achieve a more fulfilling life through Cracking the Life Code and welcome author of just that book, Babs Faseesin! Babs Faseesin, Chief Strategy Officer at RIOTT Consulting, shares what he has learned throughout and about life, because as he says, “Life doesn’t come with a manual!” In his book, Cracking the Life Code: Keys to Master Your Mindset, Habits and Behaviors for Personal Success, Babs acknowledges how so many people are working diligently for a successful and happy life, but what may be holding them back might surprise them – their coding. He shares how coding can infiltrate beliefs from family, friends, and society – and these functional codes can propel us forward, but the broken codes limit our careers, damage our relationships and harm our well-being. But codes can be rewritten – and Babs Faseesin provides the blueprint to discover your ultimate purpose and gain complete mastery of the most important facets of your soul. Join us in this insp

What do purpose, independence and safety have in common with one another? In today's Aging GreatFULLy episode you'll discover the answer to this and so much more as we welcome guest Heidi Huynh, Occupational Therapist, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, and owner of Ascend Therapy Services to the show.Heidi has spent years working with people from their 50’s to 100’s and connects the dots on how safety impacts independence and purpose in our lives and vice-versa. Having worked with individuals in a variety of settings, including their own homes, Heidi shares why it's important for us to be aware of their relationship as we go about our day to day activities in an effort to improve our well-being and overall life experience. In this essential and entertaining discussion Heidi shares the most common areas where accidents occur, offers important safety prevention measures, including fall prevention. She discusses the challenges many people face, and even offers advice as to how to prepare for upcoming