It's easy to dread menopause. Our mother's generation wasn't really allowed to talk abou it, there are all the side effects women complain about, and it can seem like a loss in the sence of your identity changing. But take heart! Tonya Fines is here discussing how to best support our bodies during this transformation. She challenged us to think, "Is this really due to menopause? Or have I changed some habits too?" It's time for you to think about your daiily and weekly activities. What are some small changes you could make ? Yes there is a harmony shift but there are easy ways to be a good par ..read more

There are so many advantages to aging and today we're talking extra time, extra money, and acting on today! I was talking to a friend a couple of decades younger than myself and we were talking about what you do once you retire so I thought I'd share the ideas that came from that conversation. Sit? Relax? No, my advice was to start thinking now about what she'd want to do then. If she's anything like me, I want to live till I'm 117 with my wits about me and a healthy body, then she's going to need something to do with all of that time. I suggested starting something today, for tomorrow. We dis ..read more

How can you maximize tax laws at all ages? In this episode, I, your host, Debbi-Jo Horton, am sharing some of my expertise with you! There are some important things to consider at all ages when it comes to benefits you could be taking advantage of.   I'm sharing it all! In our 20's we think we have a long time to start saving and being "money wise" - No Sir! Start today!!  Once we get married and in our careers, we think we have to spend today and not save for tomorrow because our daily lives are "money - out" heavy!  And once we get close to retirement we panic.  Don ..read more

"Never Retire", is what you'll hear from Martie Weatherly, founder of Dreams to Action Coaching and my guest for this episode. She's full of inspiration to set an impossible dream and go after it! It's not all downhill once you've reached retirement age. She had been walking with a cane and really thought she'd always be dependent on it. Till she made up her mind that she was going to walk independently some day. And she now walks without a cane. She challenges others to do the same! Martie was a registered nurse for 60 years. When she retired, she focused on her love of coaching and created D ..read more

Looking for solutions to help you stay in your home longer as you age? Matt McGuire has the answers!  I loved the point he made to 1. Be proactive and start thinking about and budgeting for the modifications you may want to make. 2. Pay attention to your current behaviors...are you grabbing for certain fixtures in your house to aid you in sitting, standing, or climbing stairs? Those would be areas you want to install something more stable to aid you as you age. As you age, those stairs or climbing over the edge of your tub may start to seem like climbing a mountain. Again start to look ar ..read more

Have you seen the new tv pilot based on a true story? That's right, it's about you from your perspective. Have you ever been so pulled to write your story? Or do others tell you "You should write a book about ______." But writing your story doesn't always mean a book. Nitara Osbourne is here to share the ways she helps content creators tell their stories.  She offered great advice from a legal perspective as well as the emotions you may face during this process. She gave advice on how to handle those you might want to mention in your story. You're not an island, others in your life are bo ..read more

Has someone in your life passed away? Were your friends and family able to support you and have helpful conversations? Or did they say "I know exactly how you feel!" The reality is most people don't know how to talk about death and don't know how to support someone after they have had a loved one pass away.  Death is simply one of the chapters of life.  Cathy is here to normalize these conversations. She has written 4 books on grief. The reality is that we all experience greif differently and need to be supported differently. Cathy awards an honorary PHDDD (Personally Having Dealt Wi ..read more

We all have skeletons in our closets but what about dragons in our head? River Easter shared her expertise in learning your self-worth and gaining confidence. Too often we have these dragons as River pointed out. The dragons are those thoughts that stop you in your tracks or don't even let you take the first step. River helps her clients slay those dragons.  A dragon you may have is the fear of rejection, getting laughed at, or being judged. River explained how those are old stories that are no longer serving you. This is very common. River offered a few techniques to rid your mind of sel ..read more

With the holiday season upon us it means we will be seeing lots of family. And does it seem for some reason they feel like they can ask us anything? This can lead to a sticky situation. Debbie Barker is back offering helpful tips to escape and/or recover from the conversations you don't want to be a part of! Set intentions Don't dwell on the past Breathwork - 4-7-8 breathing Leave the room - practice 3X3 Fake it till you make it with a good belly laugh I hope you listen to how to practice each tip and let me know which one works for you. Happy Holiday from Advantages To Aging! Debbie has bee ..read more

Baby Boomers are Bold not Old!  This is the stance Wallis Pattisonn took awhile ago and encourages others to see the same.  She brought up so many good points like just because you are done with your career doesn't mean you lose the desire to still be valued.  You still have a lot of experience to offer about products and business.  You are still bold wanting to do something maybe more fulfilling now. But you don't want to be put in the corner not heard from or seen.  Not to mention this bold population is massive, it's our silver economy.  There have been marketi ..read more