300 episodes

Celebrating baby boomers fifty and better who are on the move and transforming the spirit and style of aging!

Give me just fifteen minutes of your time and I’ll give you interviews with authors, actors, and experts who will inspire you to make significant and positive change in your own life.

Feisty Side of Fifty Feisty Side of Fifty

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 13 Ratings

Celebrating baby boomers fifty and better who are on the move and transforming the spirit and style of aging!

Give me just fifteen minutes of your time and I’ll give you interviews with authors, actors, and experts who will inspire you to make significant and positive change in your own life.

    Debby Irving: Waking Up White

    Debby Irving: Waking Up White

    Sadly, race remains one of the most divisive issues in our country. Nevertheless, many of us are yet to fully understand the challenges people of color face on an ongoing basis even today.

    Debby Irving is joining us once again to share her brave, unflinching journey from white oblivion to white awareness openly chronicled in her book, Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race. This is not only a riveting tale of the building awareness that led to Debby’s personal wake up call; the book also provides a fascinating look at racial denial and our society’s secret acceptance of white privilege.

    If you care about equality and social justice, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking discussion. Ms. Irving’s book provides the mirror to open and honest reflection and it’s up to each of us to bring racial consciousness into our minds and into our hearts.

    • 21 min
    Ann E. Burg: Force of Nature

    Ann E. Burg: Force of Nature

    One of the true joys in life is sharing memorable stories with our grandchildren… especially those books that are both thought provoking and beautifully written. And that’s where our guest comes in!

    Ann E. Burgis the author of numerous multi-award-winning books aimed at young readers. Known for her poetic writing style, Ann’s books have received (among many others) such prestigious awards as the America Library Association Best Book for Young Adults and the Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner. Even as a child, Ann was drawn to books and poetry and, prior to becoming a fulltime author, she was an English teacher for ten years. So, this lady has a true calling!

    Ann joins us to share all about her just released book, Force of Nature, a book she wrote to honor a fellow lover of both nature and poetry, Rachel Carson. This book is sure to be one you’ll want to share with your grandchildren, so be certain you listen to what this award-winning author has to share.

    • 15 min
    Dale Smith Thomas: 10 to Win!

    Dale Smith Thomas: 10 to Win!

    Wouldn’t you love to have all the confidence, courage and energy you need to enjoy a feisty and fulfilling life? What about having the tools to transform your inner dialogue and conquer negative thoughts? Wouldn’t it be great learn how to overcome your doubts and keep your life moving forward with joy and gratitude? If these ideas sound good to you, you are going to LOVE this show!

    Dale Smith Thomas is an international motivational speaker (aka empowerment coach), a frequent guest on radio and TV, a former Mrs. Tennessee, and an author of three life changing books. And today Daleis joining us to share her inspiring and life-affirming message from her latest book,10 to Win.

    I’ve had the immense pleasure of interviewing Dale twice before and, believe me, her thoughts and suggestions can truly transform your life. So, if you want to age well, reclaim your youthful spirit, and feel great, you won’t want to miss this show!

    • 28 min
    The Atlas Maneuver: Steve Berry

    The Atlas Maneuver: Steve Berry

    Few writers can claim to keep millions of readers eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, Steve Berry. Reviews for his latest novel, The Atlas Maneuver, have included such descriptions as: “Berry pumps the veins of history with action-packed adrenaline” and “Berry is the master scientist with a perfect formula for the bestseller list.”

    In The Atlas Maneuver readers get to spend time with one of Steve’s most popular heroes, Cotton Malone. As a former Justice Department operative, Cotton begins this adventure by doing a seemingly simple favor for a friend. But, things evolve from there and Cotton is drawn into one of his biggest challenges to date.

    Known for his deft blending of historical accuracy and thrilling storylines, Steve delivers his trademark page-turning suspense at its best in this book. So, if you love a great tale told by a master storyteller, you won’t want to miss hearing what this famous author has to share!

    • 11 min
    Road Scholar: Traveling Solo to New Adventures!

    Road Scholar: Traveling Solo to New Adventures!

    One of the best ways seniors can keep growing and thriving at this time in our lives is through exploring the wonders our planet by way of travel. That’s why I’m especially excited to introduce our guests, Kelsey Perri and Laurel Ostrow. They are joining us to share all about an organization that’s both highly regarded and well-known to us boomers. And that is Road Scholar.

    Kelsey is the Director of Public Relations for Road Scholar and Laurel is a retired professor of nursing and nurse practitioner. Laurel has been on 10 programs with the Road Scholar and volunteers with the organization as an Ambassador. Each of them is kind enough to share their time and experiences so that we can start making our own travel plans through this wonderful resource.

    So, take a few minutes, listen to what Kelsey and Laurel have to say, and start packing your bags. It’s high time we pack our bags, hit the road and explore the many special sights of our world--all the while learning and growing through the experts at Road Scholar.

    • 25 min
    Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body: Brandy Gillmore

    Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body: Brandy Gillmore

    Have you suffered from debilitating pain or even discomfort that has compromised your feeling of wellbeing? Wouldn’t it be great to restore at least some of your youthful vigor and revitalize your zest for life? Do you want to learn the real key for maintaining your health?

    Join Brandy Gillmore, world-renowned expert on health and self-healing, as she shares all about her personal experiences with healing and her book, Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body.

    Brandy is a researcher and mind-body healing expert who has been amazing audiences worldwide with her incredible ability to demonstrate radical healing using only the mind. She has even provided visual proof of the power of the mind using medical thermal imaging. And due to these breakthrough results, her case studies have been published in a prestigious medical journal. Brandy has also been featured in several documentaries and delivered a wildly popular TEDx talk.

    If you care about living your best life at any age, you won’t want to miss this one!

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Boomer Doc ,

Upbeat podcast about getting the most out of life

The Feisty Side of 50 podcast, hosted by Eileen Williams, is devoted to providing an uplifting way to look at the challenges of aging. The host, Eileen Williams, seems delighted with life as an aging adult and knows the important questions her audience wants answered. Eileen hosts a wide range of guests who fill knowledge gaps with important information and Eileen provides the enthusiasm.
David Bernstein,MD

Futurefamer16 ,

So good!!

What an amazing podcast. I did some research and recommended this to an aunt of mine a few months back and she has thanked me on multiple occasions for sending it to her. Just sent it over to my mom who is nearing the age of 50 as well and am hoping for her to receive the goodness and love that Eileen is providing for her audience!

Margo Lovett ,

Oh My!

Mary Eileen, I found your podcast quite by accident, but what a marvelous find. Being the boomer that I am, it was a joy to listen the the McCartneys (mom & daughter). Keep podcasting! Great stuff for us lifelong students! Margo Lovett

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