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Have you tried Keto? Have you tried more protein? Tried a plant-based diet? And still looking for the right way to feel good and look great again? I’ve got just the thing for you. Today’s Guest is here to talk about her new book… one I’m loving and using… more on that coming later! Dr. Anna Cabeca is an internationally acclaimed menopause and sexual health expert, global speaker and pioneering promoter of women’s health.  She is Emory University-trained and triple board-certified in gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine and anti-aging and regenerative medicine, and an USA Today and Amazon #1 Best Selling Author of “The Hormone Fix,” a diet and holistic lifestyle program for menopausal women.  Also noteworthy is her Keto-Green™ diet and lifestyle that focuses on ketogenic eating paired with an alkaline dietand intermittent fasting. Her Keto-Green way naturally manages your body’s most important hormones, and if followed properly, will help address and correct the symptoms and side effects that come along with imbalanced hormones. Her new book Keto-Green™ 16 released just this month (May 2020 when we first publish) that I’ve been raving about. Dr. Anna is known as The Girlfriend Doctor – and has one of the top Menopause blogs and is helping women combat negative hormone-related symptoms and implement natural and easy-to-follow solutions that will have them feeling happier, healthier and confident. Dr. Anna created the successful and popular alkaline superfoods drink Mighty Maca® PLUS, that is woven into the Keto-Green program… and I love. Your newest book is called KetoGreen. Can you talk about this book? What are the 
main tenets of your keto green approach? 
COVID19 appropriateness When someone changes their diet are there hormone changes? How does one navigate these hormone changes when switching to a diet and how do we know if the diet is initiating positive change? What are some examples of negative changes associated with dietary change? How should keto be done differently for women?
 What is the adrenal stress index?
 What other wellness trends have you excited and which ones give you cause for concern? What do you do for exercise?  CONNECT: Get the book: https://www.flippingfifty.com/Ketogreen16 More resources from Dr Anna: Making Keto Work for Women Over 40 Keto Macro Calculator + 1-day personalized meal plan Today's show notes if you're listening on another platform: https://www.flippingfifty.com/ketogreenpodcast Did you get the book? Have you tried using pH strips ( a part of the After 50 Fitness Formula for Women course and mentioned in You Still Got It, Girl! the book)? 

Of all the things we’re thinking of in 2020 during COVID19 our hormone balance, muscle and bone density concerns don’t disappear. My guest: Susan Brady brings a rich diversity of experience and knowledge to the healthcare profession.  She has been a licensed Physical Therapist for over 30 years, and is also a Doctor of Integrative Medicine and Nutrition Consultant. Susan’s specializes in helping women with osteoporosis through a holistic treatment approach. Her BONES Method is a unique and integrative approach that assess and addresses all aspects of bone health. Susan is also the host of the upcoming Healthy Aging Summit which will offer expert advice on how you can live your healthiest and most vibrant life at every and any age. Do you know everything you need to know about osteoporosis? Questions we answer in this interview: Why did you decide to focus your practice on treating women with osteoporosis? Why do we lose bone as we age and isn’t losing bone just a normal part of the aging process? How is osteoporosis diagnosed? You have a unique and integrative approach to addressing osteoporosis called the BONES Method….can you tell us a little about this method for treating bone loss? You are the host of the Healthy Aging Summit that starts on June 4th, can you tell the audience a little bit about the summit and what topics will be covered. Learn more about the Healthy Aging Summit: URL: Healthyagingsummit.com FB: @Nurturedbones  Free virtual summit June 4-7th.  Goal is to provide people with information that will allow them to age in good health and with energy and vitality so they continue to do the things they love to do at any age. Show notes: https://www.Flippingfifty.com/healthy-aging Please leave a rating in iTunes! It really helps!  Visit Flipping 50 on iTunes Click listen in iTunes Click ratings and reviews Leave your 5 star rating (seriously I’d love it, but your authentic comments are what I need to grow and give you more of what you want and less of what you can leave!) Know how much I appreciate you doing this!  

For the women in midlife who listen to this podcast and I’ve worked with for more than three and a half decades fitness is sometimes illusive. But success leaves signs. Four times in my life when I’ve made significant changes in my fitness level it was by doing LESS, not more. In My Late Teens Beginning exercise…. Back in 1982. From walking a half mile to a mile to a mile and an half… to jogging parts … And if I added something I added water jogging or a bit of lap swimming while at the pool where I was lifeguarding. In My 20s Then just before grad school I was injured riding a horse. I spent the summer again back to fundamentals. Walking around the block if I made it that far. Swimming. Starting to kick when that didn’t hurt as much. It was very light and very low. And by the end of summer I again… had made progress not slid back. My Late 40s Then at 49 I quit every stable, secure paycheck to take a risk and build a business from scratch. I barely let myself away from the keyboard. I was sitting and coaching fitness professionals on how to sell their services, and building online courses, and focusing on working with women in midlife myself when I accidentally discovered the After 50 Fitness Formula for Women – that became the signature course from You Still Got It, Girl! the book. I spent 20 minutes at a time pulling myself away from the computer to walk the dog, do intervals, or weights or a short yoga stretch. Some days I would do two or three of those at different times of day. But what I never did… was endurance training. I didn’t do any 45 or 60-minute runs that had been my habit for decades. I wasn’t teaching hour-long classes any more and then often jumping on a piece of cardio equipment afterwards. Fitness for Women Is Easier Than We Make It I got very efficient and focused knowing it’s all I was going to do. Walking the dog was sometimes brisk and sometimes… smelling the fire hydrants. Twenty minutes mid day was literally doing one move a minute playing music on my TV – just dancing. In My 50s Then again just recently in the beginning of 2020 I cut back… and have kept that limited time of exercise because of COVID19 and the need for focus on Immune-supportive exercise not MORE, but LESS, and more often. I’ve dug into and shared with you in many places …. Masterclasses Live Facebooks Youtube channel Flipping 50 Podcasts Flipping 50 Blogs The science of how and what kind of exercise supports your strong immune response – and what doesn’t. And here’s this. I also have shared the integrative nature of your endocrine or hormone system with your immune response. The Less Exercise More Results Evidence Every time I’ve reduced my exercise or done a low intense or low volume of exercise I’ve made the fastest and most rapid progress in my fitness. It happened when I was 18, when I was 25, when I was 49 and now when I’m 56 I’m experiencing it all over again. This, girlfriends is not a coincidence. Though if we look at just me… I’m a study of 1… and that is truly not a good thing to build your fitness plan on. However, I’ve done the research. I continue to read 3-5 new studies every week – or a dozen a month. The science is STILL telling me the same thing as when I was shocked at 49 to look stronger, leaner, and look healthier after 14 months of less exercise. What About You? I want you to take a few moments and look back on your life and your exercise habits. Let go for a minute of that feeling behind or overwhelmed that you may have let yourself get out of shape and there’s so much to do. Let go of that thought that your hormones suddenly changed the rules. Because yes, yes they may have. However, it may be more true that what you were doing wasn’t enough or was too much and or not of the right kind even when you weren’t seeing that it wasn’t working. Hormones Change A dramatic change in hormones when you’re at that latter part of perimenopause, or menopause hits, continuing into post menopause - can make you feel as if you suddenly gained that 10 pounds. Yet the habits were there all along and you were getting by with them. You can’t self-select whether you love Pilates, or Yoga, or Barre or instead intervals or strength training or long distance running. You’ve got muscles, bones, and a needs for strength, endurance, bone density, mobility that no one of them can give you. Can you emphasis one you love more than others? Certainly. Can you ignore it and be truly “healthy” in every way that will lead to longevity? Absolutely not. If you forfeit your fitness at 80 and 90 for your skinny jeans now, you don’t get these years back. You can make strength gains in your 80s but not as easily. The Signs of Success So I encourage you to: Include it all Do it in short, but regular and frequent sessions Limit any excessive exercise of the same intensity or mode Start. Just start. If you are just “starting” or restarting and you truly need support beginning. I’ll link to a beginner’s program that is exercise- only.              

Why have a breakfast smoothie or post workout smoothie and not a meal? It’s fast. It’s simple. It’s full of both micronutrients and macronutrients you want (and you can adjust). It’s delicious. My Smoothie Template 30 grams of protein 2 cups of greens (or other veggies) 15 grams of fiber (or a boost in fiber according to your status) low carb and low sugar adaptogens and antioxidants (greens, maca, turmeric, cinnamon, cacao) healthy fat (avocado, nut butter) amount and type of liquid to blend a smoothie or a smoothie bowl There are times when I will decrease carbs and fat for a short time to naturally detox and support liver function. Benefits Reduce decision fatigue. Enhance routine AND increase diversity. Decrease prep & clean up time. You can easily enjoy yummy meals while you remove unknowing food sensitivities like dairy. For a lot of women over 50 using Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or whey protein they were unknowingly using. Other breakfast problems are eggs, wheat (bread, cereals, bars with a barcode), and gluten. That just wiped out American breakfasts. Not to say you occasionally can’t have eggs. But if that’s your daily breakfast you could be causing weight loss resistance, bloating, or skin issues unknowingly. Inflammation from those things can cause water retention, visceral belly fat, and prevent weight loss. If you’re not at your ideal weight it’s definitely worth a try. You don’t have to be lactose intolerant or celiac to experience benefits removing these foods. All protein powders are not created equal. You also want to be very clear on what you want and don’t. An ingredients list that has less than 10 ingredients is my preference. A lot of items in some protein powders are “filler” because they’re cheaper to use. I don’t want “added nutrients” that might compete with the nutrients in my supplements that I’m taking. Your body can only absorb so many, so if you’re taking in more you may prevent absorbing of what you need. I like to choose what I’m adding based on my micronutrient levels, signs and symptoms, and or for immune boosting during times like these. Proteins Flipping 50 Plant Power (pea) Flipping 50 Paleo Power (hydro beef dairy and soy free) Salmon Wild Meats: Ground bison, elk, venison Chicken or Turkey Beans – ½ cup 6-8 grams Legumes Quinoa – 6-8 grams Hemp Hearts  - 10 grams/3 T Dr. Gabrielle Lyons is a prior guest on the show and a simple share she gave to categorize the quality of protein is whether it runs, flys, or swims. That’s your highest quality protein source list, all coming before plant-based protein. I will be interviewing Dr Anna Cabecca soon about her new program and why protein is such an important part of it. Show notes: https://www.flippingfifty.com/breakfast

Your hormones must be balanced for weight loss to occur. If you’re trying to trick it, starve it, drill it to the ground, this episode is exactly what you want to hear. Love this topic? Don’t miss the May Flipping 50 Masterclass with me LIVE Wednesday May 13, 2020!! Missed it? Limited replay access may be available for subscribers. Balanced for Weight Loss? How would you like to spend some time with an OBGYN who gets it? Someone who can tell you how to boost energy, lose weight and have the energy and vitality you want? One who tells it like a girlfriend? Because she’s been there. Well, the doctor is making a house call… or in our case a walking appointment because I know from your iTune comments and ratings you’re on the move while you’re listening. My guest todayLeading by example OBGYN Dr. Kyrin Dunston lost a life-changing 100 lbs. and healed herself from chronic disease by addressing the root causes of her overweight and dysfunction.  This personal transformation, in turn, caused a professional one and she left OBGYN practice in 2011 to pursue helping women heal with this revolutionary type of natural medicine after becoming fellowship trained in Anti-Aging, Metabolic and Functional Medicine. Dr. Dunston has been Board Certified in OBGYN for over 20 years and is fellowship trained in Anti-Aging, Metabolic, and Functional Medicine by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Bryn Mawr College, received her Doctorate in Medicine from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed her residency in OBGYN at the Medical Center of Delaware.  She resides in Georgia with her two dogs, Otis and Carly. Questions we answered in this episode: You’re a classically trained OBGYN.  How did you come to understand the central role of hormone balance in health? Why is hormone balance the foundation of great health? What’s the difference between a traditional approach to hormone management and a functional approach? What are the seven main hormones that must be balanced for weight loss to occur and for energy to increase? How should these hormones be evaluated? Listeners! Free Gift:  Meditation for Her Brilliant Hormone Balance http://bit.ly/BrilliantHormones  Connect:   Dr. Kyrin's website: https://www.kyrindunstonmd.com  (her new self-care gift will be there!) Facebook: kyrindunstonmd Instagram: @kyrindunstonmd Twitter: @KyrinDunstonMD  Please leave a rating in iTunes! It really helps!  Visit Flipping 50 on iTunes Click listen in iTunes Click ratings and reviews Leave your 5 star rating (seriously I’d love it, but your authentic comments are what I need to grow and give you more of what you want and less of what you can leave!) Know how much I appreciate you doing this! Question about how your every day exercise either helps or hurts balance for weight loss? Add it to the comments along with what you’ve tried so far. Show notes: https://www.flippingfifty.com/drdunston

Ever wonder if your Flipping 50 fitness program would work for your daughter’s fitness and health? Wonder how you can support her exercise and healthy habits? Well, in honor of Mother’s day I’m adding this BONUS episode of Flipping 50. Episode Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by the Hot, Not Bothered 10-Day Challenge. It’s been an exclusive and only for VIP audiences. During our current situation I pivoted it to give those of you who are not exercising consistently, not seeing progress, not already following a plan giving you results… a quick safe sane sample of how you can feel better with a hormone balancing approach to exercise. These are 10 safe –for right now workouts and an audio recording with each that will whisper in your ear WHY how and when you’re doing them influences your hormones. If this is a fit for you or someone you know be sure to check out the link in the show notes that is flippingfifty.com/hnb-challenge It’s not only a quick way to feel good, it can be “FREE” if you successfully complete every workout and record it in the Facebook group, I’ll credit your $49 fee toward a qualifying next purchase at Flippingfifty.com And hey, Are you a-prove-it to me, gotta-know-the-facts kind of girl? Stay tuned for a Mother’s Day weekend special I’ll share more about at the end of this podcast. OK, let’s talk your daughter’s fitness. Resent Research In a recent study among female young adults, 8 weeks of endurance training vs. circuit weight training resulted in similar changes in cardiovascular risk factors including body composition, skinfold measurements, and cholesterol levels. Both programs were designed for the individual’s current fitness status before the program applying appropriate load and progression. Each subject group did three workouts a week of either endurance or circuit weight training. Results showed positive and no significant difference for either group. For young adults struggling to make exercise a habit, participation in the activity based on person preference is most important and no detriment to health and fitness. Genetic predisposition can influence an individual’s response to an activity. A personal preference probably reflects that DNA predisposition and therefore result in easier adoption of a fitness routine. DNA Testing for Yours or Your Daughter’s Fitness [You can test your predisposition for both exercise that will reap you the quickest fitness rewards and learn more about your recovery needs and whether you do best with high fat, carb or protein. I personally am genetically predisposed to do best with a slightly higher carb intake and endurance exercise. It doesn’t mean I don’t strength train or that I eat high carb all the time. I still use information on my hormone status. I just have a more complete picture and sometimes doing the things I need to do is easier because I’ve seen it right there in test results. If you’re curious about DNA testing for yourself and how it can inform your habits whether you do it with coaching or not] Strength training is important for young women who want to gain bone density benefits that will sustain them for life. Priority should be given to the activity that your daughter likes first. Establish a habit and start feeling strong and confident in her body, then focus on addition activities that balance her overall fitness. Her Love or Her Need? So if she loves running or cardio classes? Let her enjoy them. Encourage it. And help her set some goals for participation over 8 weeks. In the study subjects did 3 workouts a week of either endurance training or circuit weight training. That’s a reasonable not crazy schedule. Accomplishment of a goal – maybe preparing for a race, or a virtual race  - or simply participation goal she sets and cares about will give her confidence to add another layer. Right now- doing some training with a friend from college or at work when she’s not at work can help a social butterfly connect in a meaningful way too. So while both cardio and resistance training are important for her. If she doesn’t like on or the other, build on her strength right now. Help her love it, love her body, and there’s time for the rest. Turning Point Muscle mass peaks at about age 25. It’s often around this point in time, and maybe earlier depending on her habits, and the college 10 or 15 is still a thing. Once it does metabolism can slow and a young adult woman who isn’t as active as she once was may find she does have to “exercise” while she never did when she was playing sports and not sitting as much at school or work. Strength training at that point can become a girl’s best friend. Starting in her 20’s a young woman is doing her metabolism, bones, and muscles and self-confidence good that will last for the rest of her life. There you have it: how to support your young adult daughters with their fitness too. What About Your Son? In case you’re wondering about your sons, similarly guys will likely have a personal preference for aerobic or anaerobic work. That is they’ll prefer going out for a longer run or they’ll enjoy sprints and weight training more. Guys muscle mass also peaks at 25. Body composition, unless they’ve got some hormone dysfunction or lifestyle habits that are interrupting, is working in their favor. These young adults are all going to be subject to even more sedentary jobs and have more automation than we’ve so supporting them in activities they love is smart. You can do that with equipment or memberships, or of course currently, online fitness or golf clubs and driving ranges, or apps, trackers, or home equipment. Those are great ways to keep the family fit. Mother's Day $30 gift As promised… This weekend the After 50 Fitness Formula for Women course is $30 off. If you know you should be exercising but you don’t know how, and if you need facts and science before you can buy into it, this course is for you. I walk you step-by-step through how to find your best exercise, exercise nutrition, sleep, stress and recovery strategies now – at midlife. Use IMREADY to save $30 during Mother’s Day weekend. This is not an exercise program, it’s a tell me why program so you can sink your teeth and… your time and energy into healthy habits that matter and support the right exercise. I’ll tell you how to know if your current program measures up and how to tweak it if not. Reference & Resources Mentioned: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32074953 Hot, Not Bothered 10 Day Challenge The After 50 Fitness Formula For Women course DNA testing information Show notes: https://www.flippingfifty.com/daughters *special note for my son’s girlfriend who inspired this post. In case she finds her 20-something self all the way here… this one was for you

If you’re not sleeping well… late day exercise may be to blame. What can you do and how can you optimize your sleep with the right exercise? Remember: “Intense early, Light late” One of the reasons late day exercise may cause sleep interruption is this hormone’s role in producing energy for cortisol during exercise. It's called: The Pregnenolone Steal The “pregnenolone steal” means your body basically does whatever it needs to do to operate. In times, like these perhaps, and at times of day when cortisol is naturally lower later in the day, when you don’t have enough to properly support high intensity exercise, your body will use pregnenolone to create cortisol. You see, cortisol is also your energy hormone. You use it to exercise, or to power through that creative work you do earlier in the day, and it naturally wakes you when it’s at optimal levels. How you feel in the morning, afternoon and evening tells you quite a bit about your cortisol levels. Ideal Cortisol Use During normal times – remember those?- when you’re upset or stressed about an argument, do you feel better after a challenging workout? If you’ve experienced that it’s because you’ve purged a little extra cortisol. However, when you’re in a say, an unexpected crisis lasting weeks turned into months with uncertainty and you’re cortisol levels may already be compromised, that little beg, borrow, and steal it from wherever you can get it… That could just throw you under the bus. Go Low or No While it’s not that you need cortisol to sleep: cortisol is supposed to be low (it’s all time low at 2am). However, it’s that you need pregnenolone to chill, relax and sleep. What’s a girl to do when it’s late day exercise or no exercise? Remember this Flipping50 flip: light late. It’s best. Ultimately, if you’re calculating calories burned from high or low intensity you’re going to disagree. But if you are thinking you’re a calories-in-and-out equation, you’re missing the fact that hormones control what you do with calories. Hormones control whether you store or burn them. Even in the presence of a calorie deficit, without balanced hormones you will not lose weight and potentially you will gain weight (due to inflammation). The exercise type you do and the time you do it determine your influence on hormones and your ability to lose weight. There Isn't Enough Research A great study, for instance, would be to take a group of menopausal women in the same hormone status (very low late day cortisol) and have them exercise using high intensity interval training at either 7am or at 5pm 2 or 3 days a week for 8 weeks. But for now, without the evidence, we take what we know happens from other sources and use it.  The lower intensity exercise later in the day will support your body’s ability to calm down, maintain its level of pregnenolone so you can chill out and optimize your sleep. The show notes will be available at https://www.flippingfifty.com/sleeping-well This is a reader question: I'm not sleeping well, could I be exercising too close to bedtime?  Do you have one? Add it to the show notes or message me at any of my social media sites. We're @flipping50tv on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and even Pinterest.

Dr. Ellen is a Psychologist, Registered Dietitian, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Reiki Master and Mindful Self-compassion Teacher. The Midlife Whisperer™, she empowers women to get unstuck and find the confidence, energy and clarity to make their next chapter their best chapter. An inspirational speaker and expert on women’s wellbeing, Dr. Ellen has appeared on Extra, the Food Network and NBC World News and has been quoted in Psychology Today, Eating Well and USA Today. She’s the author of four books and articles for SELF, Better Homes & Gardens and Good Housekeeping and prior online nutrition expert for Women’s Health, Men’s Health and the Abs Diet. She brings over 25 years of counseling, coaching, and healing experience to her holistic practice and transformational work. So with 25 years of experience – that suggests to me one other very important qualification for our listeners. That is, you’re in the boat rowing too. How do you think that in addition to the professional knowledge and career experience that little detail matters? In my words that is the “get me” factor. I think every woman out there can say, “she gets me.” Questions we cover in this episode: Tell us your transformational story (how you overcame eating disorders and exercise addiction) What is self-compassion? How can self-compassion heal negative body image and help you reach your health and fitness goals? How do you practice self-compassion? Why is dieting the worst thing to do if you want to lose weight and what do you recommend instead? You have something coming up that really speaks deeper into this topic, your Rock Your Midlife summit. Let’s share the details here. When is it and where do listeners go to learn more and register? Who is the ideal attendee? What questions would she be asking right now? Can you tease without giving away any juicy content, some of the speakers and content you’re excited about sharing? Learn more about the Rock Your Midlife summit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrEllenAlbertson/  FBgroup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drellensmastermind/ Connect: TheMidlifeWhisperer.com Twitter: @eralbertson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrEllenAlbertson/  FBgroup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drellensmastermind/ Instagram: ellen_albertson LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drellenalbertson/

Relationship challenges are inevitable. Yet you may have had more bestowed on you recently than you planned on. The logistics of home and work have changed. The logistics of immediate and extended family have changed. Whether you’re communicating with family members in the same room or relationship challenges come from across states or continents, they’ll show up. My Guest Couples Psychologist Dr. Sarah Rattray has spent the last thirty years helping couples create the relationship they always wish they’d had, with the power to make changes that last. She specializes in helping couples rekindle their connection, and communicate safely about what really matters to them, so they feel seen, heard, understood, and supported.  Right now she’s creating workshops to help you navigate all the relationship challenges of this stressful time with grace and kindness towards each other. Questions that were a part of our episode: What’s going on with relationships at home these days?  How do you communicate in a way that stays safe and calm?  What are some tips to set up a good, calm conversation?  How can you ask for what you need from each other at this time?   What's your most important take-away tip? Connect with Dr. Rattray to learn more This link is a quiz you can take to see how you’re doing with communication in your relationship, and at the end you’ll get a free pdf download with insight: https://couplescommunicationinstitute.com/crisis-quiz/ Use this link for any additional questions you have: https://couplescommunicationinstitute.com/questions/ Please leave a rating in iTunes! It really helps!  VisitFlipping 50 on iTunes Click listen in iTunes Click ratings and reviews Leave your 5 star rating (seriously I’d love it, but your authentic comments are what I need to grow and give you more of what you want and less of what you can leave!) Know how much I appreciate you doing this!

Hello, another week of COVID19. Congratulations you’re doing this. How are you? In these times I’ve heard from many of you that the information about boosting your immune system and exercising smarter right now is valuable – and necessary – I’ve also heard you want to focus on the bigger picture too. And the things you cared about weeks and months ago are still important to you. Today’s episode with a guest who wrote the book on aging is I think you’ll find fits both now and your future. My Guest Stephanie Raffelock helps self-aware, educated women who are interested in shirking the toxic myths and stereotypes of aging. She proves that women aren’t finished living their best lives at 50, 60 and beyond, but instead, how they become the wise elders of our culture. Stephanie celebrates age and shows how it’s a privilege to grow old - how every single day is a gift. “Peter Pan’s mantra was that he was never going to grow up. Her mantra is that we never stop growing”. Stephanie is the host of the Coffee Table Wisdom podcast, promoting healthy aging in body, mind, and spirit. As author and blogger, she writes about universal, life-transforming forces – grief, gratitude, triumph, loss, and love. Stephanie’s latest book "A Delightful Little Book on Aging" is set for release on April 28, 2020, through She Writes Press.  A graduate of Naropa University’s in Writing and Poetics, Stephanie has penned articles for numerous publications, including The Aspen Times, The Rogue Valley Messenger, Nexus Magazine, Omaha Lifestyles, Care2.com, and SixtyandMe.com. Interview Topics:  Overcoming ageism in ourselves and in America. Why women especially are afraid of getting older. The positive aging movement Questions we answer in this interview:  What is the positive aging movement and why is it relevant? You use a term “wise elder” What does it mean to be a wise elder? What happens to creativity as we age? Why do we fear age? What does it mean to you to age well? Connect with Stephanie: Website: http://stephanieraffelock.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Twitter: SRaffelock Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieRaffelock/ Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/stephanieraffelock/ Show notes: https://www.Flippingfifty.com/Stephanie Stephanie's A Delightful Little Book on Aging published on April 28th.