The Professor and Heather Anne

The Professor and Heather Anne
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Although we don't have all the answers, we hope we can encourage and excite you.  We're here sharing our lives to inspire you to make the most of the second half of your life.  Join us each week, my friends, where you're sure to get a smile -- from lessons learned to mishaps, the adventures go on for miles...here on The Professor and Heather Anne.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    The Hard Truths About Menopause: How to Advocate, Test And Treat With Confidence

    Send us a text The conversation gets real fast: Night sweats that derail sleep, weight that won’t budge despite the macros and the miles, labs that say “normal” while life screams otherwise. We trace two different menopause paths, one medically induced after a hysterectomy, the other arriving shockingly early at 37. We also unpack the physical, emotional, and relational fallout that follows when hormones shift and answers are hard to find. Shae Rozzi, Fox 23 news anchor, joins us to share what her on-air series uncovered: How poorly menopause is taught in medical training, how many women are told they’re “too young,” and why deeper testing changes everything.  We revisit the confusing headlines about hormone replacement therapy with a clearer lens: Age of initiation, individualized dosing, and up-to-date research that now shows benefits often outweigh risks for many women. From brain fog and mood swings to painful sex and thinning tissue, we talk practical solutions: Tailored HRT, local therapies, pelvic and sexual health care, and the power of direct communication with your partner to keep intimacy alive. Bone and metabolic health get a spotlight too. Estrogen loss accelerates bone loss; a timely DEXA scan can reveal issues years before a fracture does. Strength training, weight-bearing walks, vitamin D and calcium, and smart medical support form a spine-saving plan. On the metabolic side, we explore insulin resistance, updated weight-management options, and why “eat less, move more” fails without hormonal context. Throughout, we emphasize a simple rule: track symptoms, ask for the full hormone panel, recheck when needed, and change doctors if you aren’t heard. If you’ve felt dismissed, confused, or alone, consider this your invitation to take the mic back. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review with the one question you want answered next—we’ll bring the experts and the honesty. Support the show

    53 min

  2. 12/31/2025

    Light Therapy, Real Food and the Second Half of Life

    Send us a text Feeling your balance slip on a plane aisle or your energy dip before dinner? We’ve been there. In this candid, practical conversation, we share what actually moved the needle in our 50s and 60s: A sustainable gym routine, yoga for mobility and stress, simpler food choices and a surprising tool that supports recovery without meds.  Wellness expert Nikki McCutchen joins us to unpack photo biomodulation in plain English—how low-level infrared light from your own body can signal peptides like GHK-Cu, and why the X39 patch is a starting point for many. From Navy SEAL origins to Olympic testing, Nikki traces the history, then gets tactical about personalization: inflammation support, bone density and strength with X49, glutathione for detox, and how placement and timing can change results, especially for sleep. We don’t dodge skepticism. We talk about studies, reproducibility, and how to weigh real-world outcomes alongside research. The goal isn’t to reject conventional medicine; it’s to take ownership of daily choices, share data with your doctor, and build a protocol that respects your biology. You’ll hear our direct results—hip pain relief in minutes with IceWave, steadier energy, and better labs—plus a surprising case that challenges the placebo argument: A diabetic cat regaining jump and playfulness after patch use. If you’re navigating the second half of life, this is a blueprint for feeling strong and clear without chasing exhausting routines. Learn how to choose food by labels, pace training for consistency, tame cortisol, and test light therapy thoughtfully. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and tell us: what small change will you try this week? To learn more about LifeWave or shop (Heather will receive commission), visit here: https://lifewave.com/HeatherSimon/store/cart Support the show

    45 min

  3. 12/24/2025

    From Overwhelmed To Organized: Practical Steps To Declutter, Downsize, And Move With Less Stress

    Send us a text Feeling owned by your stuff? We explore a simple, humane way to take control: Make just one decision per item. Do I want it, or do I not want it? That single question cuts through analysis paralysis, whether you’re clearing a junk drawer, combining households, or guiding a parent through a major downsize. Along the way, we share real stories, from purging decades of academic journals to facing a room full of miniature houses, and the surprising relief that comes from choosing with intention. Our guest, professional organizer Kristin Switzer of To Be Organized Tulsa, walks us through a start-small strategy that actually sticks. She explains how to beat overwhelm by finishing tiny zones, why you should delay sentimental items until you’ve built momentum, and how family can help without taking over: the helper sorts; the owner decides. For collections with market value, Kristen outlines when to call consignment, estate sale, or auction experts, and how to evaluate the tradeoff between top dollar and your time. We also dig into the psychology behind clutter, drawing on personality science to explain why even conscientious people can stall under stress. Moving soon or moving to less? We share practical, field-tested systems to make transitions saner. Photograph favorite spaces so you can recreate comfort in a new home. Set category caps for art and books to fit smaller rooms. Use a two-part labeling system—colors by room, numbers on every box—backed by a simple spreadsheet so you can find winter coats or bakeware in minutes. If you’re helping an aging parent, consider moving them first and editing after, then add a large digital frame to keep cherished memories visible without filling shelves. If this conversation gives you a little breathing room, tap follow, share it with someone who’s feeling stuck in stuff, and leave a quick review. Your support helps more people start simply and simply start. Support the show

    43 min

  4. 12/17/2025

    Community Is Medicine For An Aging World

    Send us a text Loneliness is more than a feeling; it’s a health risk that can be compared to smoking a pack of cigarettes daily. We open up about why social connection is essential as we age and how to rebuild a circle of friends after big life changes like retirement, remote work, or losing a spouse.  Then, we sit down with Judy Sunderman, president of the Tulsa Newcomers Club, to explore a living blueprint for community that turns strangers into friends through simple, reliable touchpoints. Judy shares the club’s post–World War II roots, why the model still works today, and how monthly luncheons with engaging speakers, 20-plus interest groups, and themed socials create daily opportunities to belong. From bridge and mahjong to walking groups, wine tastings, couples dinners, and a mid-day movie tradition, there’s something for every pace and personality.  We discuss practical options: Try-before-you-join events, low dues, simple sign-up through an app, and a welcoming culture that values listening, curiosity, and judgment-free conversation. We also dig into what makes connection stick after 50: Repetition, shared interests, and gentle structure that lowers the barrier to showing up. You’ll hear how volunteering adds meaning and expands weak ties, why in-person beats screens for wellbeing, and how to scout or even start a group where you live. Whether you’re new to town or rediscovering your city after kids leave home, this conversation is packed with field-tested ideas to feel seen, useful, and connected again. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who could use an invite, and leave a quick review to help more people find their way back to community. Support the show

    39 min

  5. 12/10/2025

    How We Found Identity, Community, And A Shared Faith In The Second Half Of Life

    Send us a text Faith rarely follows a straight line. Our story weaves two very different routes—a child searching for God without guidance and a scholar stepping away from belief—into one shared table where Shabbat blessings, community, and gratitude anchor the week. Heather recounts a turbulent upbringing, a Pentecostal grandmother’s courage, and a relentless quest that led her to Judaism, where rituals, tribe, and an Orthodox conversion finally felt like home. Alongside, Joe shares how youthful disillusionment gave way to a later-in-life return, not through sudden spiritual epiphany but through questions of identity, belonging, and the surprising resonance between science and faith. We explore what Judaism looks like from the inside: why some rabbis turn seekers away at first, how debates over practice shape a living tradition, and why community is the heartbeat of Jewish life. From keeping a kosher home to showing up for a minyan, from assigning roles in services to hosting guests for Shabbat dinner, the practices dissolve spectator religion and foster real attachment. We also tackle misconceptions—especially the old trope that Judaism is only about rules—contrasting it with the central themes of love, forgiveness, and teshuvah that animate the High Holidays and the daily work of becoming better people. If modern life feels unmoored, this conversation offers a sturdy thread: create small rituals, ask honest questions, and let community carry you when belief feels thin. Whether you come to faith through wonder, reason, or both, there’s room at the table. Join us as we talk candidly about marriage, meaning, and the second half of life—how gratitude keeps us centered, how synagogue life shapes our week, and how learning across traditions (yes, including The Chosen and Nobody Wants This) deepens understanding. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show. What practice will you start this week? Support the show

    49 min

  6. 12/03/2025

    The New American Compound: Multigenerational Living Without Losing Space Or Self

    Send us a text What if your next move wasn’t about more space or less, but about a home that actually fits your life? We share our pivot from a suburban favorite to rural land in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where a custom design and a small apartment will let us support a 90-year-old parent while keeping everyone’s independence. Along the way, veteran realtor and broker Marc Bullock joins us to unpack how right-sizing really works (emotionally, financially, and logistically) when you’re buying, selling or building. We get honest about merging two full households after remarriage, why we pushed back on the open-concept default and how we’re designing for aging in place with zero-step entries, wider doors, and a curbless shower. Marc walks through the step-by-step strategy he uses to get multiple offers in any season: Start months early, build a resource roster, consider pre-inspections, lean on staging and neutral design, and use high-quality photos, video, and even 3D or drone views to help buyers visualize. We also talk timing, temporary housing and why the “good homes” still move regardless of interest rates when they’re prepared and priced with care. The conversation widens to the rise of modern family “compounds,” where friends and relatives live nearby and share amenities to cut costs and boost connection. We dive into lending details too, like how asking better questions unlocked VA loan benefits for a client and shaved a full point off their rate. If you’re planning a move for work, caregiving, or a new season of life, this is a practical, empathetic roadmap to create a home that serves your future. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with someone planning a move, and leave a quick review with your biggest right-sizing question, and we’ll tackle it on a future episode. Support the show

    48 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Catfish, Red Flags, And A Motorcycle Ride That Never Happened

    Send us a text Middle‑age dating isn’t a sequel; it’s a rewrite—with sharper priorities, stronger boundaries, and a deeper hunger for peace. We open up about meeting online, the non‑negotiables that guided us, and the practical ways we kept safety front and center while still leaving room for delight. From faith and politics to health and independence, we unpack the criteria that actually matter when your life is already full and your time is precious. We get candid about scams, flattery traps, and the subtle tells of fake profiles. You’ll hear the exact steps we use to vet matches—cross‑platform checks, quick phone and video calls, public first dates with check‑ins—and why momentum matters more than marathon texting. Then we dig into compatibility the dating apps can’t score: a shared sense of humor, acceptance of quirks and neurodiversity, and language that builds resilience. One story starts with a burst pipe and ends with confidence, all because encouragement replaced helplessness and “ruined” left our vocabulary. There’s also the messy middle: a Valentine’s Day breakup driven by fear, a rebound date that clarified everything, and the exercise that aligned us—five non‑negotiables, compared in full daylight. To pressure‑test the fit, we took a two‑week California run: conference halls, family meetups, beach towns, and freeway chaos. Travel revealed what bios can’t—how we plan, pivot, and treat each other when things go sideways. If you’re navigating love in your 50s or 60s, you’ll find practical strategies, honest reflection, and proof that mature romance can be both serious and full of laughter. If this conversation helps you rethink your rules, share it with a friend who needs hope, subscribe for weekly episodes, and leave a quick review with your top non‑negotiable—we’d love to hear it. Support the show

    50 min

  8. 11/19/2025

    From UCLA To Black Tie: Reinventing Work, Home, And Homebuilding In Midlife

    Send us a text We trace the real work of reinvention: why retiring at 62 made sense, how business and academia collide, and what it takes to merge two lives, two careers, and two homes while planning a custom build. The theme is fit over status, and compromise as a daily practice. • reasons for leaving academia and shifting identity • cultural shocks between university life and real estate • new roles at home, cooking, cleaning, and time blocks • right-sizing, downsizing, and hiring organizers • giving furniture to a single mom rebuilding life • expanding careers into speaking, travel, and wellness • buying land, rural plans, and learning small-scale homesteading • using AI to research ducks, chickens, and setup • custom home design choices, budgets, and accessibility • the Lord of the Rings wedding and the signature front door • choosing a forever home that supports aging in place • core takeaway: find what works and keep compromising Join us here each week, my friend, where you're sure to get a smile from lessons learned to mishaps, the adventures going on for miles here on The Professor and Heather Anne Support the show

    39 min

  9. 11/12/2025

    What If Telling The Hard Truths Is The Real Start Of Love?

    Send us a text A coffee shop meet-up, a late arrival, and a pair of good shoes set the scene—but the real story began when we chose honesty over comfort. After Yom Kippur, we split a slice of pie and opened a chapter most people hide: years of abuse that ended in front-page headlines, a courtroom that felt surreal, and a family learning to breathe under the weight of judgment. That early disclosure wasn’t a test; it was a signal that midlife dating works best when truth arrives first. We talk about how to share hard histories with care, why putting polarizing facts up front can actually protect both hearts, and how stigma still shapes assumptions about abuse and incarceration. The conversation moves from media snapshots to what life inside the system really felt like—how courtrooms and deals behind closed doors can strip nuance, and how faith and small rituals rebuild a sense of control. Humor emerges as a coping tool, sometimes sharp, often necessary, keeping despair from hardening into identity. Safety becomes the quiet centerpiece. Commuting between cities, we noticed something new: the ability to rest. For a nervous system wired by trauma, deep sleep beside someone is not small—it’s evidence. We connect these lived moments to the science of ACEs and PACEs, showing how protective relationships, mentors, purpose, and faith buffer the long tail of childhood harm. Looking ahead, we plan to bring in experts on trauma-informed healing and the realities of dating in midlife—the good, the bad, and the human. If you value conversations that don’t dodge the hard parts, press play and stay with us. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs hope, and leave a review to tell us: what truth would you put on the table early? Support the show

    31 min

  10. 11/05/2025

    From Trauma To Triumph: Midlife Love, Reinvention, And Hope

    Send us a text We share how a six-hour first date led to a late-in-life partnership rooted in honesty, faith, and humor. Along the way, we map career pivots, health upgrades, and the courage to talk about trauma, hormones, and hope. • who we are and why we care about midlife reinvention • Heather’s path from Beverly Hills to lending and speaking • Joe’s exit from academia and move to Oklahoma • meeting on JDate and the six-hour first date • building trust after divorce and long gaps in dating • right sizing home and life during relocation • healthy aging with strength, yoga, and supplements • naming trauma, ACEs and PACEs, and practical hope • future guests on hope, finances, and wellness • navigating tech and social media as a couple • preview of next episode on sharing hard stories Join us here each week, my friend, where you're sure to get a smile. Support the show

    28 min

  11. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Join us in November for The Professor and Heather Anne

    Send us a text What if the second half of life isn't a slow fade... but a fierce beginning? What if love gets wiser, faith gets steadier, and purpose gets sharper—with age? This series is a real-time story of reinvention—two lives that collided in midlife and chose honesty over performance, healing over hiding, and strength over survival. It starts with a six-hour first date—coffee, dinner, and a spontaneous trip to Trader Joe’s—and unfolds into a shared life built on courage, truth, and change. Together, we talk about what most people avoid—trauma, shame, divorce, loss, toxic family patterns—and how to build again with clarity and compassion. We explore the science of healing, why feeling safe is the foundation of real connection, and how love can rewire a nervous system that’s been on high alert for decades. But this isn’t just about relationships—it’s about redesigning life from the inside out. Leaving careers after 30 years. Moving across the country in your 50s and 60s. Right-sizing homes, realigning lives with values, and practicing wellness that actually works—strength training, sleep, hormones, recovery, and habits that stick. We don’t do highlight reels here. We talk about the messy middle—duplicate moving boxes, fear-based breakups, burst pipes, courtroom scars, second chances, and the quiet victory of finally being able to rest next to someone who makes your soul feel safe. Through candid conversation and future guests—from trauma experts to wellness coaches to money mentors—we’re building a place for real talk, practical tools, and late-blooming hope. If you’re a Gen Xer or Boomer rewriting your story after divorce… healing from what happened… leaving a long career… or finally choosing the life you’ve always wanted—this podcast isn’t just for entertainment. It’s for momentum. For rebuilding. For becoming. Pull up a chair and sit back.  You’re not late to your own life. You’re right on time. Subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and join us as we build lives that are honest… healthy… and truly alive. Support the show

    3 min

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Although we don't have all the answers, we hope we can encourage and excite you.  We're here sharing our lives to inspire you to make the most of the second half of your life.  Join us each week, my friends, where you're sure to get a smile -- from lessons learned to mishaps, the adventures go on for miles...here on The Professor and Heather Anne.

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  • Creator
    The Professor and Heather Anne
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Professor and Heather Anne
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