Advice from Old People Searching online gives anyone looking for anything waaaaay more information than one needs. But, wow! You can learn a lot, if you are curious. Some friends of mine who lived nearly to 100 shared a couple of things that I took to heart. Here's their advice: Never, Never Fall Down, and Never Take Prescription Drugs! Side effects of prescription drugs creates a serious problem. Both doctors and patients do not realize that practically any symptom in older adults and in many y...
Nov 13, 2019•12 min•Ep. 78
Revealing Allows Healing: Doing the Deep Dive and Coming Up Ecstatic What limits me from having exactly the life I want to have? Well, most people believe it isn't possible to have that life, and so they continue to suffer, settle, and survive until the bitter end. But it doesn't have to be that way! Listen in to see what I mean! - - - - For more blogs, books and videos, or if you are interesting in coaching or training with Dr. Rosie, check out her website: www.theparadigmshifts.com...
Nov 11, 2019•14 min•Ep. 77
I’m My Own Executioner and I Didn’t Even Know It! We can bend spoons and we can heal ourselves of disease. Which of these is more fun to practice? There are a lot of people who dabble in the metaphysical world, with astrology, tarot, dowsing, or bending spoons. So many possibilities are at our fingertips. And curing ourselves of disease and what ails us as we age is also very realistic, according to Kelly Turner, who wrote the book Radical Remissions . So, where do most of us put our energies - ...
Nov 08, 2019•14 min•Ep. 76
Doing What I Do Only for the Right Reasons - My Reasons! I used to believe life was about struggling - well into my forties. But somewhere, somehow, something shifted, and I came to see that I didn’t want life to be about struggling. I wanted life to be fun. I came up with the the three most important qualities of being that I wanted in my life, no matter what: Freedom, Fun, and Flexibility! Every one of us aging gurus figures out sooner or later what the right reason is for doing what we do. We...
Nov 06, 2019•13 min•Ep. 75
Falling Happens We fall. Sometimes we can't get back up. Not a happy thought! So many of us live as victims to our circumstances. Aging gurus take a different perspective. They are proactive, engaged, and present to who they are and how they are living every day. This is what I want for all of us. We have access to all the information we need on how to live healthy lives. We are all at choice to how we choose what we choose. In the end, it doesn’t really matter what you choose. You’ll either be ...
Nov 04, 2019•11 min•Ep. 74
The End Times - How Will They Arrive for Me? We all die. Every living organism dies. So why do we spend so much time ignoring, denying, avoid, and distracting ourselves from consciously talking about our end times? Our context/paradigm regarding aging and old age focuses primarily on decline and decrepitude. But it doesn't have to be that way! If we willingly choose to talk about how we choose to see ourselves, we can choose to see ourselves differently. Most of us see ourselves as victims of li...
Nov 01, 2019•12 min•Ep. 73
Stillness - Wisdom or Aging? Over the past few weeks I've been taking a nap almost daily. Sometimes it's fatigue that's driving me to lay down. Sometimes I just want to create an emptiness in my mind. I use my mind to think about, discover, and unconceal patterns in my life that limit my capacity to be the fullest expression of my essential self. All that thinking makes me want a break! When I lay down, I'm calling a "time out!" And, I can then focus my attention to where there is no thought - o...
Oct 30, 2019•12 min•Ep. 72
There is No Such Thing as Dysfunctional! The truth is, we grow up in families, cultures, educational, political and religious environments that condition us to think, feel, need, and want what is considered normal for our culture. If we deviate from the norms of our environment, we are considered a black sheep, and perhaps become an outcast. So, regardless of how sick and crazy our culture might be, we learn to bend to their rules. And, within this, then we are "functioning." When we venture out...
Oct 28, 2019•12 min•Ep. 71
How Old Do You Feel? In a recent article in the NY Times, it was shared that how old you feel, or how young you feel, is a great indicator of your health. Generally, the younger you feel the healthier you are. This is good to know, right? We have the power to create health and vitality. We can choose how healthy we want to feel and then make choices in alignment with that commitment, or not. Essentially, we are 100% responsible for our own lives. We have 100% potentiality to flourish to the degr...
Oct 25, 2019•12 min•Ep. 70
I'm Aging My Way In a couple of weeks you'll be listening to an interview I'm doing with Rajiv Nagaich regarding aging options. He is the founder of a company in the Seattle area called Aging Options . He and his staff support and empower people to stay in their own homes, not go broke, and not be a burden to their loved ones. We all want that right? An interesting fact is that over 85% of the population of the US want to die in their own home. However only about 20% actually make that happen. W...
Oct 23, 2019•13 min•Ep. 69
The HOW is the Entire Point of This Journey Upon reviewing our lives, reliving memories of the past, we can see patterns and strategies we were conditioned to engage in. There were principles and rules, ideals and obligations to uphold. As we age, and perhaps as we get beyond obligations of family and career, we are given an opportunity to review how we lived our lives, how we made choices, and how we lived within the consequences of those choices. If you are able to imagine yourself an “Indiana...
Oct 21, 2019•12 min•Ep. 68
Trying to Out-Do God - Not Me! My dad thought he was immortal and invincible when it came to dying. I watched him struggle to stay in his body when everything was going against him. His body was shutting down but he was determined to out-do God. It didn’t work! My friends Marj and Fred went to a memorial this weekend for a dear friend here on the Island. They were laughing about the fact that even though death is inevitable, there is always a shock, surprise or amazement when some one dies. “Oh ...
Oct 18, 2019•11 min•Ep. 67
Considering Therapy - Who Me? Therapy, Coaching, or any form of personal development can be very useful, if not imperative at time. Personal growth and self-discovery are part and parcel to growing ourselves through all stages and ages of life. Sometimes we need the support even when we think we can do it alone. Other times, a good self-help book can do the job. In this podcast I emphasize the choice to reaching out for a Coach, Therapist or Minister as a support. What I didn't emphasize is that...
Oct 16, 2019•11 min•Ep. 66
I am So Alone or Am I? Experiencing those moments of devastating aloneness is something that occurs for each and every one of us. It is an existential phenomena: because we exist, aloneness exists. For me, the moments I feel most alone are the moments I begin any new project, and anytime I'm about to take a leap of faith - reaching into and perhaps beyond the edge of my comfort zone. In these moments I come to experience that, in this moment, I am completely responsible for how I am being and ho...
Oct 14, 2019•11 min•Ep. 65
Herding Emus at 80 - Who Me? Last week on Orcas Island, I joined three other people in their mid to late 70's to herd an Emu back to safety and support. Who would have guessed that we would have the strength, wisdom, and patience to bring this event to a very successful conclusion?! Not me! Society as a whole writes off our elders as "useless burdens," but just because we are old doesn't mean we don't have what it takes to do, well, just about anything! It often comes down to brain over brawn, p...
Oct 11, 2019•12 min•Ep. 64
Divorce is a Possibility No Matter How Old We Are Divorce among Baby Boomers is on the rise. I find that fascinating. It points to the freedom to choose to be who we are and to choose what brings us fulfillment. It points to our willingness to let go of what is no longer satisfying. The status quo of "stability and security at all costs" is no longer the only way we are willing to live life. We want a better quality of life, no matter what our age. That's a good thing! - - - - For more blogs, bo...
Oct 09, 2019•11 min•Ep. 63
Grace Arrives For many of us, we are given clues, verbally or visually, of what's to become of us in the future. This phenomenon can surprise us or confuse us. But it can also reassure us that grace is on its way. Listen in to hear how Grace has showed up in my life. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Radical Remission by Kelly Turner Oneness book by Rasha A Course in Miracles Aging Like A Guru Facebook Group - - - - For more blogs, books and videos, or if you are interesting in coaching or tr...
Oct 07, 2019•11 min•Ep. 62
Bankruptcy - Breaking Promises and Being Okay - No Matter What! Did you know that 1 in 7 people who file bankruptcy are over the age of 65? I'm one of those people. To decide to break a promise to my bank was just as hard as breaking promises when I chose to leave my marriages. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. This podcast explores some of the challenges of breaking promises you meant to keep. - - - - For more blogs, books and videos, or if you are interesting in coaching or trainin...
Oct 04, 2019•11 min•Ep. 61
Take a Nap Taking a nap can be a great way to restore sanity to your mind, body and spirit. For some of us, it goes against the grain. For others, it's just what the doctor ordered - who me?! - - - - For more blogs, books and videos, or if you are interesting in coaching or training with Dr. Rosie, check out her website: www.theparadigmshifts.com
Oct 02, 2019•12 min•Ep. 60
What's Yours to Do? No matter how old you are there is so much potential for having fun and enjoying life. Really! In this podcast I share stories of my sister Patrice and my friend Paula. They are having the time of their lives. They never saw how great it could be to age like gurus! - - - - For more blogs, books and videos, or if you are interesting in coaching or training with Dr. Rosie, check out her website: www.theparadigmshifts.com...
Sep 30, 2019•11 min•Ep. 59
Every day is the Best Day Ever! This is somewhat of a continuation of the previous podcast, Shifting the Paradigm of Aging . We are at choice, every moment of our lives, to see the world we wish to see and to be in the world in the way we wish to be. It's simple to say but takes dedication to making it so. Listen in to hear how you can make this important shift for yourself! - - - - For more blogs, books and videos, or if you are interesting in coaching or training with Dr. Rosie, check out her ...
Sep 27, 2019•10 min•Ep. 58
Shifting the Paradigm of Aging Did you know? The way we think about aging colors and expresses itself in the way we experience aging. For example, if I see myself as a victim to aging, I will most likely not flourish in my later years of life. However, if I see that I am always ME inside this aging body, then I know myself to be full potentiality 100% of the time, and therefore flourishing as I age will be a constant. What do you think? Could this be true for you, too? Listen in! - - - - For mor...
Sep 25, 2019•12 min•Ep. 57
Space - The Final Frontier of Aging Space abounds in our lives. How we empower ourselves to choose to be with that space is a potent choice. It doesn’t really matter what you or I choose. Each of us are on our own human/spiritual journey and will make use of the space of our lives as we will. The intention for these podcasts is to perhaps inspire curiosity about yourself, your life, & the space of you being you! As I’m sitting, preparing for this podcast - no title, no subject, no particular...
Sep 23, 2019•12 min•Ep. 56
Who's Your Champion? We all need champions in our lives - someone who believes in us 100%! It's rare that we have these champions, or we may have them but not feel like we have them. I'm sure my parents would say they championed me - supported me in being the fullest expression of myself, but that's not how it felt from my perspective. As we age, we may have partners, children, caregivers, or community services that are potential champions. And most of all, we have ourselves to champion us along...
Sep 20, 2019•11 min•Ep. 55
Oh What Fun It is to Ride! At 74 years of age, Marj declares "I'm an athlete! I'd never ever guess that would happen to me!" The opportunities available to each of us - regardless of our age, are everywhere, always. You never know what will show up as a passion for you! Listen in to hear about Marj's new ride! - - - - For more blogs, books and videos, or if you are interesting in coaching or training with Dr. Rosie, check out her website: www.theparadigmshifts.com...
Sep 18, 2019•13 min•Ep. 54
You are Here in No-Man’s Land One of the greatest challenge for anyone immersed in their aging process is being with what is . What is may not feel normal - as in the way life used to feel; as in there doesn’t seem to be any particular trajectory of your life, in this moment. There aren’t any should’s or shouldn’t - rules which provide guilt and shame as boundary markers for your life in this moment. In fact, there appears to be nowhere to go and nothing to do. In a coaching session, Melanie dec...
Sep 16, 2019•12 min•Ep. 53
Sometimes Aging Ain't So Pretty! Glen has Parkinson’s Disease. He is 72, lives alone, and he fell the other day. He was needing to get to the bathroom - didn’t make it - messed his pants and laid there for hours before someone found him and called 911. He will probably end up having to live in a long-term care facility since he doesn’t have anyone who will care for him at home. He has no options! He is at the mercy of the healthcare and the social welfare systems. Truth is, Glen isn’t taking car...
Sep 13, 2019•11 min•Ep. 52
Can You Know How Great You Are? For most of us, the world we live in doesn't support us knowing how great we are. It doesn't support us being fearless, abundant and extraordinary. In fact, our consensus reality is fear-based, scarcity-based and shame-based. Jeesh! If you are anything like me, allowing yourself to acknowledge what's true about you - all the good stuff and the bad stuff, is terrifying. However, if we aren't allowed to see all the ways we are great and doing really well, then we wo...
Sep 11, 2019•12 min•Ep. 51
A Marriage that Grows Love Jennifer and Mike are a couple with wisdom and courage. They've been together for over 11 years. They, like all couples, have their challenges. They, like few couples in their 50's, 60's and 70's, actually stay present and committed to their relationship with each other. This interview provides some of the ups and down of such a relationship. As you are listening to this interview, you may feel as though you are listening to an infomercial. My intention in sharing so m...
Sep 09, 2019•19 min•Ep. 50
Exercising Divine Will - What For? What is Divine Will & What has it Got to Do with Aging? I don't know about you, but my will is to have thing go my way according to my perceptions and interpretations of reality. However . . . that’s like allowing a 5-year-old to drive a car in downtown LA! Nobody wins! Many of us are exposed to spiritual and religious principles throughout our lives, and most have similar principles, though their practices are different. Love one another - including yourse...
Sep 06, 2019•12 min•Ep. 49
