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Cheryl Jones
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Are you too tired to be healthy? Experiencing wellness fatigue? I’m Cheryl Jones host of Thrive55+ and I’m grateful that you found us. The Thrive55+ show is obsessed with helping people over 55 to uncover more of who you already are so you can heal and thrive forward. I share my expertise and interview inspiring health professionals to offer fresh ways to think. And introduce practical wellness skills you can apply immediately to feel optimistic and well in body, mind, spirit, heart, and soul. I hold a Master’s degree in exercise science and was the Director of Mindfulness at Aetna, an American managed health care company. I’m the author of Thriving When Your Cosmic Egg Is Cracked: A Mindful Journey, a book about my personal story from surviving to thriving. New episodes every other Tuesday. Thank you in advance for allowing me to be part of your journey! I hope you’ll click the subscribe to or follow button below and spread the Thrive55+ message. There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.

  1. 07/23/2024

    #14: Explore the Gut-Brain Connection - Cheryl Jones

    Do you want to clean up your diet to avoid disease and depression?   Would you like to shed a few pounds and improve mental performance?   If you have questions about how healthy eating can help you feel better in your body and improve your mood, this episode is for you.   In this episode, Cheryl Jones interviews Dr. Shawn Talbott about the relationship between food and mood. Shawn explains what the gut- brain connection is and teaches you why a healthy diet positively impacts your overall health and well-being.   They explore the importance of eating fewer processed foods and more whole fruits and vegetables. And dive into the way the body processes different kinds of food and stores calories.   You'll gain a better understanding of what you can do to lose weight, and to avoid weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. As well as depression, anxiety, and stress.   Take the 30 plants in seven days challenge to create and maintain a good gut environment.   Get ready for an invigorating exploration created to help you uncover more of who you already are and what you need to thrive forward.   In this episode, you’ll discover: ·     What you can do to prevent disease and depression with healthy eating ·     Why eating more whole foods and less processed foods matters ·     How creating a healthy gut microbiome improves mental performance   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:00) How nutrition serves us well as we age 03:20 Applying what we know about nutrition for elite athletes to the average person (04:00) The journey from eating less processed foods to eating more whole foods (04:45) Shop the perimeter but stay focused on the actual fruits and vegetables (05:54) North American diet includes about 70% of calories from processed foods (06:07) Forget about the amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fats (07:45) Why your body doesn’t like heated up in the microwave sorts of foods (08:10) Overeating processed foods, storing fat, and appetite signals (09:00) The relationship between fast foods and depression (10:20) How the bacteria in the gut called the microbiome impacts the brain and its neurotransmitters (11:22) Patterns of eating impact our predisposition to mental wellness conditions long-term (13:00) What happens in the gut changes how we feel (15:12) The role of probiotics in maintaining a healthy gut environment (16:28) Probiotic strain specificity (18:10) How do you know if you have a healthy gut? (20:31) Correlating changes in microbiome with psychological profile (23:00) How to measure gut microbiome and when to do this test (26:12) Eat 30 different kinds of plants within a seven-day period (29:20) How to get in touch with Dr. Shawn Talbot   There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.   Partners: Produced by Creative Audio Music Music courtesy of APM Music Intro and outro voiceover by Liz Solar Recording studio provided by Ultrasound Productions   Resources: https://doctalbott.com/ https://www.thrivingwithcheryljones.com/coaching https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1611997125 https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithcheryljones/   Subscribe to the Thrive55+ podcast at thrivingwithcheryljones.com and get a 10% discount on your first coaching bundle.

    33 min

  2. 07/09/2024

    #13: Reduce Stress with Mindfulness - Cheryl Jones

    Episode Notes (up to 4000 words for SEO)   Do you want to manage stress and build your resilience?   Are you wondering what mindfulness really is and how it can help you?   If you have questions about the many benefits you may gain from practicing mindfulness, this episode is for you. Stress reduction in just the beginning!   In this episode, Cheryl Jones introduces what mindfulness truly is and debunks some of the common myths and misunderstandings about this popular wellness term.   Cheryl has been extensively trained in the world-renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program which is backed by years of research.   You'll be introduced to the ways in which mindfulness is different from other forms of meditation. You will feel more empowered to start and maintain a simple mindfulness meditation practice.   Get ready for an invigorating exploration created to help you uncover more of who you already are and what you need to thrive forward.   In this episode, you’ll discover: ·     What mindfulness is and isn’t and how to gain its benefits right now ·     Why reducing stress is the first step to improving your overall health ·     How to get started with a 5-minute practice and build upon this   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:00) How I discovered mindfulness (03:11) Defining mindfulness (03:42) How mindfulness can help us to age well (05:07) Our attention is our best internal resource (05:40) I never thought I could be a meditator (06:40) Exploring different forms of meditation (07:57) Objects of our attention we lovingly tend to (08:13) Simple awareness of breathing is the beginning (09:39) You do not need to sit cross legged on the floor (10:42) The goal of mindfulness practice isn’t to achieve relaxation (11:02) Taking on a non-striving attitude (12:20) Attitudes of mindfulness (13:13) Areas of the brain that improve through mindfulness meditation (15:40) Getting in touch with stressors and how we cope (16:13) Why mindfulness meditation is central to my wellness model (16:42) Three guided audio mindfulness meditations for you (17:14) The ideal length of time to practice mindfulness meditation (18:01) Where to obtain specific research about mindfulness   There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.   Partners: Produced by Creative Audio Music Music courtesy of APM Music Intro and outro voiceover by Liz Solar Recording studio provided by Ultrasound Productions   Resources: https://www.thrivingwithcheryljones.com/freebies https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1611997125 https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithcheryljones/ https://goamra.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Wherever-You-There-Are-Mindfulness/dp/1401307787   Subscribe to the Thrive55+ podcast at thrivingwithcheryljones.com and get a 10% discount on your first coaching bundle.

    20 min

  3. 06/25/2024

    #12: Sex, Romance, and Aging - Cheryl Jones

    What is sexual wellness and why is it important?   How can I overcome common changes that come with sex and aging?   If you have questions about improving sexual wellness and discovering what sex means to you now, this episode is for you.   In this episode, Cheryl Jones talks with sexuality educator Dr. Jane Fleishman about sexual wellness as we age.   She addresses how to overcome common challenges people face as we age and the importance of having self-compassion and a sense of humor.   You'll be introduced to fresh ways of thinking about sexual wellness and discover how we can all learn to become more comfortable in our bodies.   Get ready for an invigorating exploration created to help you uncover more of who you already are and what you need to thrive forward.   In this episode, you’ll discover: ·     What sexual wellness is and how you can develop it ·     Why defining what sex means to you now is so helpful ·     How to take a baby step towards improving sexual wellness   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (2:00) What a sexuality educator is and what we can learn from one (07:40) Sexual wellness is an important component of overall health and well-being (09:18) Taking care of sexual organs and being free from disorders (11:20) Sexual pleasure for the individual and for the other person (12:12) Sexual justice and advocacy for sexuality freedom (13:20) Taking an integrative approach to sexuality and sexual wellness (15:20) STI rates for older adults are skyrocketing in certain locations (16:09) Sex is good for your health, both body and brain (16:13) Dealing with sex and dementia (17:17) Overcoming shame, embarrassed, and self-consciousness (18:15) Sexuality of older people and sexual ageism (19:16) Try this phrase: I'm feeling older and beautiful (21:58) A strategy for undressing in front of someone else (22:10) Defining what sex means to you in this chapter (23:00) Beyond intercourse to outer course (24:20) Sex for older adults is multidimensional (25:44) Being prepared and knowing where your body is at (26:33) Sexual fantasies and how they can be useful (28:21) Adjusting sexual practices based on body limitations (30:04) You know your body better than anyone (30:35) Getting in touch with Dr. Jane Fleishman   There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.   Partners: Produced by Creative Audio Music Music courtesy of APM Music Intro and outro voiceover by Liz Solar Recording studio provided by Ultrasound Productions   Resources: https://www.janefleishman.com/ https://www.ourbetterhalf.net/ https://www.thrivingwithcheryljones.com/coaching https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1611997125 https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithcheryljones/     Click the subscribe to or follow button and get a 10% discount on your first coaching bundle.

    35 min

  4. 06/11/2024

    #11: Be Love, Expand Love, Find Love - Cheryl Jones

    How do you give and receive love?   What does healthy love for self and others look like?   If you have questions about how to increase your capacity for love, both giving it and receiving it, this episode is for you.   In this episode, Cheryl Jones introduces a spiritual need we share as human beings, the need to give and receive love.   Cheryl shares lessons from when she got laid off from her corporate job and moved to Boston during the Covid-19 shutdown.   You'll discover that love is something we can cultivate by consciously choosing how we show up, one situation at a time.   Cheryl introduces a loving-kindness meditation to help you foster love of self and others. And shares how this brought her to the love of her life.   Get ready for an invigorating exploration created to help you uncover more of who you already are and what you need to thrive forward.   In this episode, you’ll discover: ·     What it means to create and engage in loving interactions with everyone ·     Why self-love can be a challenge and how to overcome beliefs and barriers ·     How to cultivate love for self and others to experience more of life’s greatest gift   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:58) Getting laid off and opening to the possibilities (02:39) Struggling with the isolation of the Covid-19 shutdown (03:23) Practicing mindfulness and seeing the bigger picture to stay mentally well (04:22) What spiritual work have I not done yet? (05:27) Being love rather than trying to find love (06:33) Self-forgiveness for times when we aren’t being so loving (07:04) To love others, we must first love ourselves. Why this is hard. (07:47) A short loving-kindness meditation for every day (09:25) Healing from codependency and controlling our side of a relationship (10:14) Stepping away, reapproaching, and engaging on healthier terms (10:56) Doing our spiritual work doesn’t need to be heavy or dramatic (11:47) Setting up a profile on the OurTime dating site for singles over 50   There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.   Partners: Produced by Creative Audio Music Music courtesy of APM Music Intro and outro voiceover by Liz Solar Recording studio provided by Ultrasound Productions   Resources: https://www.thrivingwithcheryljones.com/coaching https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1611997125 https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithcheryljones/   Click the subscribe to or follow button and help to spread the Thrive55+ message.

    15 min

  5. 05/28/2024

    #10: Exercise, Cancer, and the Immune System - Cheryl Jones

    Would you like to learn how exercise can help you cope with cancer?   Are you curious about what types of exercise strengthen immunity?   If you have questions about how you can boost your immune cells, this episode is for you.   In this episode, Cheryl Jones talks with Eric Durak about the role of exercise in managing cancer and what we can all do to bolster the immune system for healthy aging.   They discuss the positive impact of exercise from yoga to hiking to working out in a gym. Eric shares how different modes of exercise may be helpful in dealing with certain types of cancer.   You'll be introduced to new approaches and fresh ways of thinking to feel empowered to navigate your cancer journey with greater confidence and ease.   Get ready for an invigorating exploration created to help you uncover more of who you already are and what you need to thrive forward.   In this episode, you’ll discover: ·     What it means to have a healthy immune system and how you can strengthen yours ·     Why exercise matters in bolstering immunity and its many positive effects ·     How to take charge and be an active partner in your cancer treatment plan   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:28) Exercise in cancer is the new cardia rehab (04:14) 20,000+ studies on the benefits of exercise and cancer (05:47) What it means to have a healthy immune system (07:02) Why blood flow and circulation matter in cancer treatment (09:12) Matching the best mode of exercise with the type of cancer you’re managing (10:33) Feeling like you’re at the helm of your cancer experience (12:06) Taking a holistic approach and feeling a sense of well-being (13:42) Learning to back off with exercise to prevent injury (15:07) Exercise as a powerful alternative to weight loss drugs for managing obesity (16:33) Best combination of exercise for cancer treatment and for aging (17:49) Overcoming any aversion to exercise especially when your energy level is low (20:06) Fit for life verses Ozempic for life (21:42) Exercise as a pathway to feeling more socially connected (23:57) Words of inspiration for people managing cancer and aging healthfully (25:52) Creating a balance life filled with purpose, friendship, and meaningful work   There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.   Partners: Produced by Creative Audio Music Music courtesy of APM Music Intro and outro voiceover by Liz Solar Recording studio provided by Ultrasound Productions Resources:Resources: https://www.medhealthfit.com/who-we-are https://www.facebook.com/eric.durak/ https://www.thrivingwithcheryljones.com/freebies https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1611997125 https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithcheryljones/   Click the subscribe to or follow button and get a 10% discount on your first coaching bundle.

    29 min

  6. 05/14/2024

    #9: Listen, Champion, and Uplift Others - Cheryl Jones

    Have you ever been in a conversation and found yourself thinking about something else while the other person was talking?   Do you want to feel more ease and connection in your relationships?   If you have questions about how to develop your listening skills to create healthier interactions, this episode is for you.   In this episode, Cheryl Jones explores what it means to really listen in conversations to strengthen connection and to champion others.   Social isolation and loneliness are health risks linked to a variety of diseases and disorders. One of the best ways to improve social wellness is to develop our listening skills.   Cheryl provides you with 10 listening phrases which you can implement immediately to build self-confidence and create more meaningful conversations.   Get ready for an invigorating exploration created to help you uncover more of who you already are and what you need to thrive forward.   In this episode, you’ll discover: ·     What it means to be present, to truly listen, and to hold space for others ·     Why listening skills matter and how to overcome old patterns of communication ·     How to uplift ourselves and others, and attract more positivity into our lives   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:57) Boost social wellness to overcome loneliness (01:26) How we live in our sixties determines how we will live in our eighties (02:18) We can be one place in our bodies and another place in our minds (02:44) Noticing when we aren’t listening without self-judgment (03:55) Why we commonly interrupt and give advice (04:39) Holding an empowering perspective of others (05:13) Creating a judgment-free, safe space for meaningful conversation (05:30) Try these10 phrases to help others feel seen and heard (09:00) Note how people respond to what you are saying (09:33) Deepening connection doesn’t mean you ‘air your dirty laundry’ or bare your soul (09:55) When we champion others we grow ourselves (10:16) Accepting and embracing our dark side (11:04) What we gain by finding happiness in the happiness of others   There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.   Partners: Produced by Creative Audio Music Music courtesy of APM Music Intro and outro voiceover by Liz Solar Recording studio provided by Ultrasound Productions   Resources: https://www.thrivingwithcheryljones.com/coaching https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1611997125 https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithcheryljones/   Click the subscribe to or follow button and help to spread the Thrive55+ message.

    13 min

  7. 04/30/2024

    #8: Strength Training to Build Healthy Bones - Cheryl Jones

    What does it mean to have healthy bones and why does this matter?   How can I strengthen my muscles and bones and stay injury free?   If you have questions about how to prevent or manage osteopenia and osteoporosis, this episode is for you.   In this episode, Cheryl Jones talks with Joan Pagano about the importance of strength training to build healthier bones as we age. They talk about the benefits of creating a strong body and the best ways to prevent or manage osteopenia and osteoporosis.   Joan shares what it means to have healthy bones and articulates the risk factors for osteoporosis. She talks about the best time in life to build bone and explains why it’s never too late for both women and men to get started with strength training.    You'll learn the most appropriate types of exercise for strengthening muscles and bones, including simple body weight exercises you can do safely from the comfort of your own home.   Get ready for an invigorating exploration created to help you uncover more of who you already are and what you need to thrive forward.   In this episode, you’ll discover: ·     What you can do to prevent or manage osteopenia and osteoporosis ·     Why strength training matters and its benefits for women and men ·     How to get started with simple exercises you can do at home   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:14) Personal trainers to Caroline Kennedy and Jacqueline Onassis (01:47) What was going on globally in fitness in the late 1980s (02:37) Discovering the benefits of strength training for women (05:09) We don't think too much about our skeleton (05:55) Osteoporosis defined (06:40) Prime bone building years and peak bone mass (07:46) Getting informed about modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis (08:35) Asking for a bone density test to monitor bones (09:29) Calcium content and microarchitecture of bones (10:05) Physical signs of osteoporosis to pay attention to (12:15) Strength training and weight bearing cardio exercise (14:09) High impact and low impact weight bearing exercise (14:28) Impact exercise for osteopenia or mild osteoporosis (15:25) It’s never too late to become more physically active (16:05) Getting to know your body through body weight exercises (18:57) Exercising with proper form to avoid injury (20:12) Don’t go into a gym and do what you see other people doing (21:29) Benefits of strength training to manage or reverse osteoporosis (23:23) Cross training to stay motivated (25:00) Free exercise videos and other resources on Joan Pagano’s website   There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.   Partners: Produced by Creative Audio Music Music courtesy of APM Music Intro and outro voiceover by Liz Solar Recording studio provided by Ultrasound Productions   Resources: https://www.joanpaganofitness.com/ https://www.thrivingwithcheryljones.com/freebies https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1611997125 https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithcheryljones/   Click the subscribe to or follow button and get a 10% discount on your first coaching bundle.

    28 min

  8. 04/16/2024

    #7: Navigate Difficult Conversations with Clarity - Cheryl Jones

    Would you like to leave conversations feeling more satisfied and uplifted?   Are you ready to learn new communication skills to strengthen your relationships?   If you have questions about how to get better at speaking up in conversations, this episode is for you.   In this episode, Cheryl Jones teaches you how to communicate more consciously so you can navigate through difficult conversations with greater confidence and clarity.   Cheryl will show you how to speak up in a skillful manner so you can feel more satisfied and uplifted in your interactions. She’ll teach you how to communicate in a way which reflects your personal values.   You'll be provided with helpful phrases you can apply in difficult situations to handle things with more ease and clarity. And to avoid unnecessary pain and problems.   Get ready for an invigorating exploration created to help you uncover more of who you already are and what you need to thrive forward.   In this episode, you’ll discover: ·     What phrases and statements promote confidence and growth ·     Why we don’t speak up and how to overcome obstacles ·     How to lean into difficult conversations skillfully   Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:58) Conscious communication promotes growth and well-being (01:24) Why speaking up can be difficult for (02:15) How to bring greater awareness to our interactions (02:56) Habits and patterns of communication are deeply engrained (03:42) What to do when someone says something that offends you (04:20) Skillful phrases you can start practicing today (04:59) Making time for clarification reduces trauma and drama (05:43) Potential negative consequences of not speaking up (06:49) I-Statements and samples (08:09) Benefits of weaving I-Statements into conversations (08:40) Knowing our intention is critical for healthy communication (09:04) Use this question to set an intention for engaging with others (09:59) Texting in difficult situations can make things worse (10:31) Speaking up in conversations is an act of self-care and courage (11:24) Surrounding yourself with people who help you heal and grow (11:44) Letting go of relationships with a prayer or blessing (12:22) Feeling greater happiness and fulfillment in our relationships   There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.   Partners: Produced by Creative Audio Music Music courtesy of APM Music Intro and outro voiceover by Liz Solar Recording studio provided by Ultrasound Productions   Resources: https://www.thrivingwithcheryljones.com/coaching https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1611997125 https://www.instagram.com/thrivingwithcheryljones/   Click the subscribe to or follow button and help to spread the Thrive55+ message.

    15 min
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Are you too tired to be healthy? Experiencing wellness fatigue? I’m Cheryl Jones host of Thrive55+ and I’m grateful that you found us. The Thrive55+ show is obsessed with helping people over 55 to uncover more of who you already are so you can heal and thrive forward. I share my expertise and interview inspiring health professionals to offer fresh ways to think. And introduce practical wellness skills you can apply immediately to feel optimistic and well in body, mind, spirit, heart, and soul. I hold a Master’s degree in exercise science and was the Director of Mindfulness at Aetna, an American managed health care company. I’m the author of Thriving When Your Cosmic Egg Is Cracked: A Mindful Journey, a book about my personal story from surviving to thriving. New episodes every other Tuesday. Thank you in advance for allowing me to be part of your journey! I hope you’ll click the subscribe to or follow button below and spread the Thrive55+ message. There is no AI generated content in this podcast. This has been created by subject matter expert Cheryl Jones.

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