351 episodes

How do we age with zest, courage and vibrance even in the face of ageism? How can we tackle the challenges of aging with skill? Nicole Christina, a psychotherapist of more than 30 years, interviews culture changers from all over the world and of every persuasion–including Python hunters in the Everglades and Hospice workers at San Quentin Penitentiary. An expert interviewer, Nicole’s conversations are deep and heartfelt.

Zestful Aging Nicole Christina

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 33 Ratings

How do we age with zest, courage and vibrance even in the face of ageism? How can we tackle the challenges of aging with skill? Nicole Christina, a psychotherapist of more than 30 years, interviews culture changers from all over the world and of every persuasion–including Python hunters in the Everglades and Hospice workers at San Quentin Penitentiary. An expert interviewer, Nicole’s conversations are deep and heartfelt.

    A Life in Progress -- Finding Joy, Even in Unbearable Loss

    A Life in Progress -- Finding Joy, Even in Unbearable Loss

    Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui is a writer and holistic mind-body coach and the voice behind “A Life in Progress” community. She helps people navigate profound loss (her son who died by suicide in 2019) and at the same time cultivate joy. Her particular focus is women in mid-life. Find out more at ALifeinProgress.ca.
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    • 40 min
    Emme -- Supermodel Dismantles Unrealistic Beauty Ideals

    Emme -- Supermodel Dismantles Unrealistic Beauty Ideals

    Known for over two decades as an iconic American supermodel and a two time “beautiful person” by “People” magazine, Emme is a trusted voice in the beauty, wellness, fashion, and news industries. Although Emme is known as the first “plus size” model, that term has fallen into disfavor. The reality is that Emme’s size is more in line with the average American woman. 
    Her mission is to dismantle the unrealistic beauty ideals that have caused so much harm for women and girls. A tireless advocate for body acceptance and body positivity, Emme’s mission is “To feel free in our bodies and live our most inspired lives." Find out more at Emmestyle.com.
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    • 38 min
    Kim Scott -- Author of Radical Candor: How to Get What You Want By Saying What You Mean

    Kim Scott -- Author of Radical Candor: How to Get What You Want By Saying What You Mean

    Kim Scott is the author of "Just Work" and "Radical Candor" and co-founder of a company that helps people put the ideas in her books into practice. Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and other tech companies. She was a member of the faculty at Apple University and before that led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams at Google. Find out more at RadicalCandor.com.
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    • 57 min
    Jane Delury -- Author of HEDGE, a Gorgeous Book About Midlife Longing

    Jane Delury -- Author of HEDGE, a Gorgeous Book About Midlife Longing

    "A midlife landscape historian in an unhappy marriage, a handsome fellow scientist, a lost garden in the Hudson Valley....." 

    Award winning author’s book HEDGE is about a middle aged woman with conflicting yearnings. Where does her energy belong? Her daughter is having mental health problems, her marriage is unfulfilling, and she loves her work as a landscape historian. Her passion has been reawakened by a fellow scientist. But that’s complicated too. This book is about all of us who wonder where our priorities belong as we age and we realize that there’s more life behind us than in front of us. Find out more: JaneDelury.com.
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    • 38 min
    Janice Costa -- A Total Career Pivot, She Created Canine Camp Getaway

    Janice Costa -- A Total Career Pivot, She Created Canine Camp Getaway

    Janice Costa is a lifelong dog lover who spent more than 30 years in the publishing field before trading corporate life for camp life with Canine Camp Getaway, a one-of-a-kind vacation for dogs and the people who love them. A Therapy Dog and Canine Good Citizen evaluator and certified Pet First Aid instructor, she is active in dog rescue and co-owns the business with her three 'ambassadogs,' the oldest of whom is a two-time National Dock Diving Champion who still actively competes at age 14. Find out more at https://caninecampgetaway.com/
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    • 32 min
    Carrie Jarosinski -- How Can We Make Our Lives Invigorating As We Age?

    Carrie Jarosinski -- How Can We Make Our Lives Invigorating As We Age?

    Good health is a lot more than diet and exercise. Although we all would like a quick and easy program to attain good mental and physical health, achieving wellness is a lifelong journey. Dr. Carrie Jarosinski is a nurse, educator and wellness practitioner who focuses on sustainable wellness practices, which include finding more joy, developing resilience and discovering awe.​ She uses a unique approach which includes storytelling to improve how one sees themselves and how they can achieve contentment. Find out more: https://www.boldcontentment.com/
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    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
33 Ratings

33 Ratings

LauraSari ,

thoughtful, entertaining, a must listen

Nicole Christina brings insightful questions and deep listening to each podcast interview, and the guests she chooses are diverse and fascinating. I love the way her mind thinks and the things she’s curious about. Each episode feels like opening a gift.

ScottNoahSchober ,

*Must Listen to Podcast*

Nicole Christiana is an engaging host that draws out guests. I had the pleasure to be interviewed by Nicole recently talking about my newly released book 'Senior Cyber'. Her questions were spot on allowing me to share tips that help seniors stay safe from cyber criminals. She knows her audience and does her research which listeners quickly will hear in the warm conversational style of her delivery. I appreciated that she injected personal real-life stories throughout our conversation making it relatable.

I highly recommend you take a listen to her inspiring podcast.

Zestful Aging ,

Wonderful Podcast

Enjoyed being interviewed by Nicole Christina. We had a lively conversation about activism--the protests of today vs those in the Anti-Vietnam War era (as depicted in my novel The Fourteenth of September) and what rings through both. Also about the hamster wheel of history, the role of the writer in these "interpretative years," advice to new writers and why Boomers are really OK and more. An insightful and interesting talk.

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