Monday, February 25, 2008

Exploring the Upsides of "Midlife Crises": Life in the Middle and Beyond & Discovering Nutritious, Tasty Food

Love and Romance in Midlife and Beyond; and the My Time Column in the Washington Post

Does midlife signal the end of love and romance? According to D.C.-based psychologist and conference speaker, Dr. Dorree Lynn, the answer is an emphatic "no." Her client list includes political figures and major media personalities, she's made frequent appearances on ABC's Good Morning America, Court TV, MSNBC and Fox News Channel. Beginning in March, Dr. Lynn will become the featured expert on love and intimacy for AARP's new TV show, My Generation. The co-author of When the Man You Love Is Ill, Doing Your Best for Your Partner Without Losing Yourself (with Florence Isaacs), Dr. Lynn is also creator of the newly launched website and e-zine, fiftyandfurthermore.com.

Author, award-winning journalist and public speaker, Abigail Trafford "focuses on the new stage of the life cycle after midlife, but before traditional old age. Her book, My Time: Making the Most of the Bonus Decades After 50 chronicles the social revolution of living longer, healthier lives. In her Washington Post column, entitled My Time, she explores the potential in this new stage for both individuals and society. She has been a commentator on health and social issues for Washington Post Radio, host of an "online "health talk" program and syndicated columnist with Universal Press syndicate." (excerpt from her website, abigailtrafford.com) Trafford is also the author of Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life.

Dr. Lynn and Abigail Trafford join me by phone to discuss trends in midlife and beyond.

Chocolate: A Healthy Snack? and Fast Food That's Good for You?

Chocolate--a healthy snack? And what about fast food that's good for you? What's truth and what's fiction? To find the answers, we'll put those and related questions to Dr. Liz Applegate, a nationally renowned expert on nutrition and fitness. She's also director of sports nutrition and a faculty member in the nutrition department at the University of California at Davis. In addition to her work at the university, Dr. Applegate also writes the popular "Fridge Wisdom" column for Runner's World magazine. She'll join me from her office in California to talk about the latest in nutrition advice for those midlife runners (both real and wannabe) among us.

Join me at 12 noon for a lively take on life in the second half. Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com or call into the show on Wednesday, between 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. The number is (866) 369-1160.

And this Sunday, March 2nd at 3:00 p.m. if you're in the Washington, DC area, come to the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery for my interview with Angela Shelton, writer, editor and director of the film, Searching for Angela Shelton, a documentary film about what she learns during her journey to meet other Angela Shelton's throughout the United States. The interview is the fourth in a five part series of events celebrating Women's Heritage Month at the Smithsonian. She is also the author of Finding Angela Shelton, The True Story of One Woman's Triumph Over Sexual Abuse.

In the meantime, thanks for listening!

Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
http://www.heathertaylorshow.com/
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Exploring Home: J. C. Hayward Celebrates 36 Years & Launches a Website; and Nursing Homes, Retirement Communities Survey

Channel 9 (WUSA) Anchorwoman J. C. Hayward Celebrates Her 36 Years By Launching a Website for Midlife and Beyond

She was the DC market's first female news anchor, and today is one of Washington, DC's most respected and veteran broadcasters. Award-winning J. C. Hayward, current anchor of 9 News Now at Noon, and co-producer of "J C and Friends begins her thirty-seventh year with D.C. area's Channel 9 (WUSA) on Thursday, February 21st. In addition to festivities to mark this occasion, Ms. Hayward launches a new website especially designed for Boomers and beyond.
She joins me to talk about dvmOurTime.com, and her distinguished career in journalism.

A New Tool to Help Make Choosing a Good Nursing Home Easier: Maryland 2008 Nursing Home Guide

While most Americans surveyed indicate that they would prefer to spend their entire lives residing at home, nursing homes often provide a much-needed alternative. But how do families know about which nursing homes adhere to the highest standards and residents' expectations? The Maryland Health Care Commission has made it easier to answer that question, with the publication of a recent survey of Maryland nursing homes. Marilyn Moon, chair of the Maryland Health Care Commission, and co-author of the recent survey, the 2007 Maryland Nursing Home Guide, joins me to discuss the survey's findings, and trends in eldercare.

Join me on Wednesday, February 20th, between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. for the latest in stories from the Boomer File.

Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
http://www.heathertaylorshow.com/
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com/
email: theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Super Wednesday, Part II: Career-Changing Through Retraining; and Finding Your Voice--"When Being Understood is the Only Option"

Super Wednesday, Part 2: Retraining Your Way to a New Career

In the first half of the show, we delve into Part II of our "career-changing" segment. This week, we'll explore the new role community colleges are beginning to play in helping retiring or career-changing Boomers retrain for new work in the 21st century workplace. Joining me to talk about recent developments will be:


-- Dr. George Boggs, President, American Association of Community Colleges. The AACC is a leading advocate for the nation's more than 1,200 community colleges, which serve more than 12 million students each year.


-- Laura Robbins, Director of the Aging Program, Atlantic Philanthropies, a global foundation focused on social issues.


-- Mitzi Werther, Director of the Richland College Emeritus Program in Dallas County, Texas. She also directs the new "Boomers Re-Boot Program", a series of credit and non-credit classes contemplating retirement or retraining.

From Broadcast Producer to Voice Coach: A Career Changer Helps Clients Find Their Signature Voice

In the second half of the show, veteran TV and Radio news producer Cherie Graham joins me to talk about her new career as a communications coach. A former producer for Barbara Walters, Charlie Rose and Dr. Phil (McGraw) and media companies HBO, Paramount Studios, PBS, MSNBC and Fox News, Ms. Graham's work included producing interviews with Saddam Hussein, Fidel Castro and every American president since Richard Nixon. In addition to helping clients find their "signature" voice, she's currently creating a voice program to be taught in conflict areas around the world.

Join me at 12 noon for a lively discussion of today's topics. Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com

Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
www.heathertaylorshow.com











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Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Super Wednesday: Career Changer Strategies That Work

On Super Tuesday, four major presidential candidates vied for the ultimate career change--keys to the Oval Office. On the Wednesday, February 6th edition of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, we explore no less a challenge: midlife career changing. The lineup...

Award-winning journalist and senior writer at the monthly business magazine, FastCompany.com Linda Tischler discusses her article, "Identity Shift", about the problem with conventional guide books to career changing.

Career counselor Katy Piotrowski, M.Ed., makes an unconventional case for career change to the fearful among us in her new book, The Career Coward's Guide to Changing Careers.

Tune in 12 noon for 55 minutes of intelligent, lively conversation that can help you make this year your best yet.

Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com

Heather Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital