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Welcome Back to Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital!

2008-09-03T20:30:00.000-07:00

What began as The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital on AM radio moves in a new direction in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to my new show, which launches this fall. For archives of the show, click onto heathertaylorshow.com

Thanks for your continued support.

Heather Taylor

LABOR DAY LAUNCH OF BOOMER RADIO ON ITUNES!

2008-07-13T15:43:00.000-07:00

The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital moves from AM to iTunes beginning September 1, 2008! Stay tuned for updates. Email the host at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com.

Food: For Thought, For Seniors and for South Central LA

2008-06-17T18:56:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday's edition of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, we're celebrating our one year anniversary! Thanks for tuning in to find out about how to live our middle years to the fullest!

"Rising Gas Prices Are Hurting Nonprofits"

After reading "Rising Gas Prices Are Hurting Nonprofits," a recent article by Lyneka Little from the financial website, thestreet.com, I realize that the next time I'm tempted to groan about the high price of gasoline, I'll have to do it only after reminding myself that nonprofits groups that are trying to help other people are having a much tougher time than I am. In some cases, help from nonprofits can make the difference between life and death for those who depend on them. Journalist Lyneka Little writes, "Gas prices are not only hurting millions financially, but it may be costing some seniors their lives." Enid Borden, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels Association of America, says "sometimes volunteers are only able to go out once a week, or once every other week." Lyneka Little and Enid Borden join me to talk about the challenges the nonprofit now faces and ways the rest of us can help.

Spike Lee. General Wesley Clark. And 108 films representing 63 countries, selected from 1,861 submissions: It must be Silverdocs 2008.

"An international film festival, taking place June 16 through June 23, 2008 [Silverdocs] honors excellence in filmmaking, supports the diverse voices and free expression of independent storytellers and celebrates the power of documentary to improve our understanding of the world. It's now in its sixth year. Filmmaker Scott Hamilton Kennedy and featured actress, Rufina Juarez, join me to talk about making the documentary, The Garden. The film "explores and exposes the fault lines in American society and raises crucial and challenging questions about liberty, equality, and justice for the poorest and most vulnerable among us."

Reconsidering the Glass Ceiling: How Much Has Changed for Women in the Workforce Over the Past Three Decades?

-- Senator Hillary Clinton was the first viable female contender for the presidency of the United States. Carly Fiorina was the first woman to run a Fortune 20 company in 1999. The Wall Street Journal recently featured 50 Women to Watch. Does this mean sexism is gone from the workplace? Harriet Rubin, journalist, author and founder of the prestigious Doubleday business imprint Currency joins me to talk about her compelling cover story, "Sexism in the Workplace", in the May 2008 issue of Conde Nast's Portfolio Magazine. (Originally broadcast in Spring 2008.)

Be sure to tune into The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. (Eastern). Or better yet, call me at the studio, (866) 369-1160, or email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com.

Have a great week!

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

Rewriting the Midlife Script: Finding Satisfaction in Work & Play

2008-06-11T03:14:00.000-07:00

Boomers in midlife continue to rewrite the script for how to live life to the fullest. As we live longer than previous generations, it probably comes as no surprise that the 78 million of us--nearly three million in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area alone!--are finding a whole host of new ways to do it.

On today's edition of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, we explore three ways Boomers are doing just that:

Back to School?

Once upon a time, if you were employed, but wanted to improve your job prospects by getting a degree, it meant carving out time--sometimes at night or at weekend classes--at a bricks and mortar institution. Not anymore. The rise of online colleges and universities has grown over the past several years, including Ivy League offerings. Join me in a conversation with Josh Fischman, Senior Editor for Science & Technology at The Chronicle of Higher Education (www.chronicle.com), as we discuss one of the newest trends in education: online courses.

Success in a Tough Market: Advice From a Pro at Work & in the Community

Scott Egloff has won top producer awards for sales during his successful 22 year career, many of those years as sales consultant for Sport Automotive, a General Motors company in Silver Spring, Maryland (www.sportautomotive.com). At the same time, he's remained very involved in the community, serving on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit group, Shepherd's Table. Join me as I interview him live in the studio about how he approaches his job selling cars in a tough economic market and the keys to maintaining life balance through voluntarism in the community.

DC Wine Bars: "A Capital Idea"

Wall Street Journal "Tastings" columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher were already respected, veteran journalists back in 1998 when they were first asked to write a wine column in their "spare time." A decade later, their immensely popular column is one of the first pages to read in the newspaper. The two join me to talk about one of their recent columns, A Capital Idea, D.C.'s Wine Bars Catch Up With a National Trend Well Worth Following, and about what's new (or old) and exciting in the world of wine. (Rebroadcast from May 7, 2008)

Tune intoThe Heather Taylor Show,Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital at 12 noon on Wednesdays. And drop us a line at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com. We'd love to hear from you!

Have a great week!

Heather

The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
Wednesdays at Noon
www.heathertaylorshow.com
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Healthy Midlife: It IS About You...

2008-06-03T18:11:00.000-07:00

"When you've got your health..."

How often do we take good health for granted? Probably far too many times to count. Well, on this week's edition of The Heather Taylor, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, we're going to take steps to help change that. We're going to focus on what it takes to stay healthy--from helping your kids to eat well, to exploring sophisticated, effective solutions for Boomer hearing loss, and getting expert advice on great ways of making the most of our bonus decades. I'll be joined by the following three guests:

Abigail Trafford, Washington Post Health Page Columnist, longevity activist and author of Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life, and My Time: Making the Most of the Bonus Decades After 50.

Author, journalist, Washington Post health columnist and longevity activist Abigail Trafford joined me to talk about her most recent book, My Time. In My Time, Trafford makes the case that increased longevity means that "the period after midlife [presents] Americans with opportunity for a new stage of growth and productivity." She argues that these "bonus decades can be an unprecedented phase of vitality for most men and women."

Blending the latest research and expert opinion with compelling personal narratives, her interviews include poignant, instructive stories from individuals throughout the U.S. Trafford suggests that later life can offer enriching experiences and great fulfillment, and encourages "public and private institutions to support and engage this generation, because the energies and efforts of its members can benefit society as a whole.” (from My Time)

Howard J. Bennett, MD, Washingtonian Magazine's Choice for One of the Area's "Top Docs"

When it comes to getting your teens, tweens and little ones to eat healthy, nutritious food, does the term "food fight" best describe the relationship you have with the dependents in your house? Is getting nutritious, healthy food your kids will eat a daily challenge? Well, help is on the way. DC area pediatrician and author Dr. Howard Bennett joins me to talk about how to find peace at the dinner table, no matter the degree of pickiness in your family members. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Bennett routinely makes the "Top Doctor" listings in Washingtonian magazine, and has appeared national TV shows, including NBC Nightly News, World News Tonight and CNN. His new picture book is, "Lions Aren't Scared of Shots."

Lisa Nelson, AuD., of Hearing Professionals

Dr. Nelson finished her masters of Audiology degree in 1989 from Gallaudet
University, and she is fluent in sign language communication. After a decade
of providing services in the area, she continued her studies and received
her Doctor of Audiology degree from Arizona School of Health Sciences in
2001. Dr. Nelson began private practice in 1995 in Laurel, MD, with a mission to "provide personalized, professional hearing and balanced health care services."

Dr. Nelson's patient, Lore was frustrated with her hearing abilities, particularly at work and in noisy environments. It also became an issue when she communicated with her teenage children. Dr. Nelson fitted Lore with a hearing device that made all the difference.

Join me today to be part of the conversation from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. It would be great to hear from you. Be sure to email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com. Or call the station at (866) 369-1160. Have a great week!

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

"Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean"; and Getting Back in the Game After an Unexpected Layoff

2008-05-27T09:07:00.000-07:00

WHEN LAYOFFS MEAN YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW

The Washington Post Magazine writer, T. M. Shine, wrote an amusing, but ultimately disheartening story of his layoff experience. In the latest news cycle, the numbers of Americans experiencing layoffs have only grown. Even if it hasn't happened to us personally, more and more frequently, we learn about someone whose job has suddenly disappeared.

In Wednesday's edition of The Heather Taylor Show, we'll be taking layoffs head on as I talk with David Heffernan of 40 Plus of Greater Washington, a "nonprofit, self-help, volunteer organization offering a proven system of hands on training, peer support, networking opportunities, volunteering, and talks by experts on topics of interest to professsionals in job and career transition." The Washington, DC Chapter of 40 Plus was founded in 1953.

"Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean"

When it came out on the Broadway stage in 1982, it had to weather some fiercely negative reviews, including one from the New York Times' Frank Rich. Despite its poor run, it made it to the screen with an all-star cast, including Sandy Dennis, Karen Black, Kathy Bates, Marta Heflin and Cher--whose performance made a lot of people pay attention. As we move into the summer months, those of us in the DC metropolitan area have a wonderful opportunity to take a second look. The Silver Spring Stage presents the Ed Graczyk comedy-drama, beginning May 30th through mid-June, directed by Michael Sandner. Mr. Sandner and one of the stars, Natalie Tucker, who plays Joanne join me to talk about the play and about the theatre group.

Be sure to tune in at 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. for some great conversation. And next week, Wednesday, June 4th, I'll be joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and columnist, Connie Schultz. She'll be talking about her book, ...And His Lovely Wife, which has been updated, and is now in paperback.

It would be great to hear from you. Be sure to email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com. Or call the station at (866) 369-1160. Have a great week!

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

Pulitzer Prize Winner Connie Schultz June 4th Interview

2008-05-21T09:50:00.000-07:00

In 2005, she won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary as a biweekly columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer/Creators Syndicate. Her recent book, ...and His Lovely Wife is now out in paperback. Connie Schultz joins me for our June 4th edition of The Heather Taylor Show. If you've got questions for her, email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com

Traveling for a Year for the Same Cost of Staying Home: An Award-Winning Travel Guide

2008-05-20T17:12:00.000-07:00

"As we traveled along, we found our curiosity starting to creep out from someplace deep inside us, and we discovered that we really were turning into kids again. How freeing is it to decide what you are going to do each day with no interference from anyone else?"

Those are the sentiments of Phil and Carol White, authors of a fascinating book, Live Your Road Trip Dream--Travel for a Year for the Cost of Staying Home, (now in its second, updated edition.) Their often amusing, always engaging guide offers every would-be traveler the blueprint for his or her own unique adventure. Join me at noon for a lively discussion with the Whites as they reveal the secrets to their successful yearlong RV journey across the United States.

And What If Your Idea of a Dream Journey is Making a Career Change--But You're Paralyzed By Fear?

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. Join me for a rebroadcast of my interview with her in the second part of the show.

And be sure to let me know what you think of the show, by emailing me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com or call the station on Wednesday, from 12 noon to
1:00 p.m. at (866)369-1160.

Have a great week!

Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com

"Beyond Category": The Legendary Duke Ellington; Finding Good Deals on Spring & Summer Travel; and Maximizing the Spa Experience

2008-05-13T07:39:00.000-07:00

Utopia + Boomer-Themed Travel = Boomeropia

What happens when travel interests of Boomers combine with great travel deals? The answer is Boomeropia, a travel website launched in January of this year. Designed by Liz Dahl, a former travel agency owner and public relations consultant, the goal was to fill a serious void: Dahl's research showed that when it came to travel, those consumers 50 and older weren't being well-served. "The trips being advertised seemed to be geared to a younger demographic and ignored the needs and desires of the more mature traveler," says Dahl. And what about advertisers? The website founder discovered that much of it included, "nursing homes, burial plots, hearing aids and pharmaceutical companies -- nothing that is appealing to the fun side of fifty." Pulling together its "content through research, personal experience and experience of friends and editors," Boomeropia offers information on sites catering to [Boomers'] sense of adventure and recreation." Liz Dahl joins me to talk about the best buys in Boomer travel this spring and summer. (boomeropia.com)

Local Guy Makes Good: The Life and Music of Edward "Duke" Ellington

A legendary composer and bandleader, Edward "Duke" Ellington was honored in his lifetime with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, reached millions of listeners through thousands of recordings, and penned thousands of original compositions. John Edward Hasse, music historian, musician, and award-winning record producer and author of several works, including, Beyond Category, The Life and Genius of Duke Ellington,(Simon & Schuster), joins me to talk about the phenomenon that was Duke Ellington. And we'll hear some of Ellington's great recordings which included other musical greats like John Coltrane and Max Roach.

Demystifying the "Spa Experience": A Novice's Guide to Getting the Most Out of the Spa Visit

If that Mother's Day gift certificate looks simultaneously inviting (because you'd love to be pampered), and intimidating (because you have no idea what to expect), join me for a conversation with Vienna, Virginia-based Sesen Spa owner, Lisa Tep. She'll offer spa visit "do's and don'ts", and in case you missed her recent Today Show appearance, Tep will help listeners identify the variety of spa offerings.

For more information about The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com or call the station on Wednesdays, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.(Eastern Time) at 866)369-1160. It would be great to hear from you!

If you've missed past broadcasts, check out the station website at www.wmet1160.com, and click onto, The Heather Taylor Show.

Have a great week!

Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
Wednesdays at Noon on WMET 1160
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com
(866) 369-1160

Wall Street Journal Wine Columnists on DC's "Really Good" Wine Bars; & a D.C. Native on Her Award-Winning, Midlife Success as a Songwriter & Composer

2008-05-06T08:31:00.000-07:00

The Wall Street Journal's Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher probably didn't realize it back in 1998 that their popular Tastings column, (which they were first asked to write in their "spare time"!), would blossom into a decade's long adventure. But then again, given their status as respected, long-time journalists, it's probably not very surprising. The two join me to talk about one of their recent columns, A Capital Idea, D.C.'s Wine Bars Catch Up With a National Trend Well Worth Following, and about what's new (or old) and exciting in the world of wine.

Regina Blackburn -- Songwriter and Composer Extraordinaire! And She's Got a Full-Time Gig, Too

Just how realistic is it to expect to be able to pull down a full-time job and still find time to become an award-winning songwriter and composer? If you're Regina Blackburn (justwrite.music@verizon.net), the answer is: very realistic. The native Washingtonian and Howard University alumnus works as a TV technician by day. But it's a different story after she clocks out. For starters, Blackburn is a BMI songwriter and a six-time recipient of Billboard Magazine's Songwriting Contest. In 2007 her music began airing on London's BlueskyFM radio, while WPFW radio featured her music on its "Spirit in Action" program in 2005. And for great national exposure, none other than The Today Show aired one of her compositions during one of its show segments. Join me for a lively discussion with Regina Blackburn to talk about what it's been like to experience the fulfillment of her dream of songwriting and composition for the past seven years.

Tune in from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. on WMET 1160 AM in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. On the Internet, click onto www.wmet1160.com, "Listen Now." In case you missed earlier shows, check out the www.wmet1160.com archive, and click onto The Heather Taylor Show.

If you have comments about previous broadcasts or suggestions for upcoming shows, please be sure to email me anytime at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com. The number at the station is (866) 369-1160.

Have a great week!

Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com
(866) 369-1160

Making Your Child "The Healthiest Kid in The Neighborhood"; and Walking on Eggshells--Good Communication Between We Boomers & Our Parents

2008-04-29T06:34:00.000-07:00

Although we Boomers are frequently depicted in the media as all retiring empty nesters, that's not an accurate picture for many of us. One recent study conducted by the information research firm, Focalyst, found that a whopping 37% of Boomers still have children under 18 in the home. Retirees? Not quite.

So, for those of us with kids under 18 at home, when it comes to the "keeping our kids healthy" department, how are we doing?

According to at least one leading physician, we've got serious challenges, and in many cases, the challenge is, surprise, surprise--FOOD!:

"In America, food -- or the abuse of it -- is making kids sick. Over and over again, research reveals that poor eating habits puts adults at risk for serious illnesses including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, some cancers (including breast and colon cancer), and the "-itis" illnesses (e.g., arthritis, colitis, bronchitis). Eating habits are formed in childhood. Children who eat healthily are much more likely to be healthy, both as children and as adults. Kids who live on junk food are more likely to get sick and to become victims of these diseases in adulthood--if not sooner. It's as straightforward as that." Those are the words of pediatrician William Sears, MD, who has co-authored The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood, Ten Ways to Get Your Family on the Right Nutritional Track(Little, Brown Publishing). He joins me to talk about his new book.

"Mother, Please! I'd Rather Do it Myself!"

Most Boomers may remember that line from a pain reliever commercial decades ago. The scene featured a woman with a splitting headache and her elderly mother. When the mother innocently offers advice in the kitchen, the daughter's response is nothing less than an angry yell. But when it comes to tension and friction between adult children and their parents, clearly it doesn't always take a headache to cause flare ups. Author and editor Jane Isay has explored the dynamics of adult children and their parents in her new book, Walking on Eggshells, Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Parents (Doubleday/Flying Dolphin Press. She joins me to talk about what's she learned from her research, and to offer help for Boomers and their parents alike.

Join me for what promises to be a lively discussion this Wednesday, April 30th from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. If you're in the DC/MD/VA area, the show can be heard on WMET 1160 AM. On the Internet, listen to it live on www.wmet1160.com. If you've missed earlier shows, check out the archives of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital.

And I'd love to hear from you! At the studio, (866) 369-1160, or email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com

Have a great week!

Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
WMET 1160
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com

John Coltrane + Impulse Records=The Golden Age of Jazz: A Conversation with Ashley Kahn; & Retirement Planning in a Time of Crisis

2008-04-22T08:59:00.000-07:00

We Boomers may think we know alot--or at least enough--about the legendary John Coltrane, saxophonist and musician extraordinaire and the record industry in the "golden age of jazz." After reading, The House That Trane Built, The Story of Impulse Records, music historian, journalist, producer and author, Ashley Kahn proves there's alot more to know. He joins me to talk about the critically important role of Impulse producers like Bob Thiele, and offers new insights about this important period in history. The Jazz Journalists Association gave Kahn the "Best Book About Jazz" award, while the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) gave the book an award for Best Research in Record Labels. Kahn is also the author of the highly acclaimed books, Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece and A Love Supreme: The Story of John Coltrane's Signature Album.

Getting Past Scared: Retirement Planning in a Time of Crisis

In recent weeks, surveys indicate that when it comes to feeling comfortable about our ability to retire, more and more of us are losing our confidence. Jan Cullinane, co-author with Cathy Fitzgerald of The New Retirement, The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life (Rodale) joins me to discuss the secrets to a successful retirement--even when the economy is in a downturn, zeroing in on recent stats and providing information about the findings from their research, which includes "up-to-date financial info and new anecdotes" from Boomers' experiences. The first edition of Cullinane and Fitzgerald's book made it to #2 on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com (A Harry Potter book held the #1 spot). The newly revised and updated edition was published last year.

Join me at 12 noon for a lively broadcast of all things Boomer. In the DC area, check out 1160 AM, or on the Internet, click onto "Listen Now" (for the live broadcast). For past shows, click onto "The Heather Taylor Show" under "Weekday Programs" on the homepage of www.WMET1160.com

Upcoming broadcasts: TV and Radio

-- For listeners in the DC area, be sure to check out my television interview with award winning anchor, J. C. Hayward of WUSA Channel 9 between 12:15 and 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24th. I'll be joining J. C. to offer good news to Boomers (and any other health conscious viewers), in a conversation about "The Joys of Chocolate!"

--Wednesday, April 30th: For those who could use some helpful tips about how to successful interact with your mother (or father) this upcoming Mother's/Father's Day, join me for a conversation with Jane Isay, author of Walking on Eggshells, Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Parents

--Wednesday, May 7th: Wall Street Journal columnists and wine experts, Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher join me to talk about what they call a nationwide trend that's finally made it to DC: really good wine bars

Have a great week!

Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
WMET 1160
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com

"Foreclosure-Free" Towns: Five Communities Still Thriving; DC Emancipation Day--History Worth Celebrating; and Banning Job Burnout

2008-04-14T14:14:00.000-07:00

On the April 16th edition of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, we'll feature three segments on good news in the midst of the sub-prime mortgage crisis; history worth celebrating in DC, and one solution to burnout on the job, all designed with Boomers in mind:

"Teflon Towns" -- Five American Towns That Have Proven Immune to the Sub-Prime Mortgage Crisis

-- Think everywhere you go is a subprime mortgage crisis on the verge of bankruptcy and foreclosure? Well, think again. My guest, Lyneka Little, staff reporter for the online news source, The Street joins me to uncover some hot housing markets that have been immune to all the foreclosure noise.

D. C. Emancipation Day -- History Worth Celebrating

-- On this day in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln took the extraordinary step of freeing the slaves of the District of Columbia, nine months before he issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Historian,educator and author, C. R. Gibbs joins me to talk about the history of the occasion, which he wrote about in The Washington Post.

Career Change That Made a Difference

-- If you've ever found yourself on the verge of employment burnout, Belinda Reed can feel your pain. She was a veteran prosecuting attorney on the verge of burnout herself when she found a solution to her problems. And she found it in a learning environment--in coursework at a very special kind of school. Those answers ended up having an impact on her professional and personal life. She joins me to talk about how studying applied healing arts at the Tai Sophia Institute changed her life. She's now "transitioning from prosecution to mediation and restorative justice, using [her] skills as a lawyer and [her] tools from AHA (Applied Healing Arts) to doing victim-offender mediation." She joins me to talk about her extraordinary experience. (http://www.tai.edu/) (aboutresolution@yahoo.com)

Tune into the Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.

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

Mind Games: Fun Ways to Keep the Brain Fit; Take this Job and Shove It: The Story of a Social Entrepreneur; and the Glass Ceiling: Broken or Not?

2008-04-09T07:24:00.001-07:00

This week on Boomer Radio, I'm joined by:

-- Lumosity creators Kunal Sarkar and Michael Scanlon, who created Lumos Labs to promote better brain health. Each of the founders has had a family member affected by the devastation of declining cognitive ability. Combining a diversity of experiences and knowledge, they merge academic science, gaming and the delivery of online content. (Encore presentation from December 2007)

-- Through the Kitchen Door International is the brainchild of Liesel Flashenberg and her husband who in 1991 decided to take seriously the adage, "Take this job and shove it." The two left their successful, high-powered jobs in DC and headed to Costa Rica with their three young children. Always committed to the operation of a responsible, sustainable business enterprise, they ultimately returned to the U.S. and created a company that uses basic cooking and the culinary arts as a fun and non-threatening means to teach low income and recent immigrant adults and at-risk youth basic life skills. (Encore presentation from December 2007)

-- Senator Hillary Clinton is the first viable female contender for the presidency of the United States. Carly Fiorina was the first woman to run a Fortune 20 company in 1999. The Wall Street Journal recently featured 50 Women to Watch. Does this mean sexism is gone from the workplace? Harriet Rubin, journalist, author and founder of the prestigious Doubleday business imprint Currency
published dozens of notable bestsellers as editorial director. She's author of the international bestseller, The Princessa: Machiavelli for Women, and the acclaimed title, The Mona Lisa Strategem, and a consultant to many media companies. Rubin joins me to talk about her compelling cover story, "Sexism in the Workplace", in this month's issue of Conde Nast's Portfolio Magazine.

Join me from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. on WMET 1160 AM, or online at www.wmet1160.com, and click "Live". If you miss a broadcast, check out the archives, at The Heather Taylor Show.

Have a great week!

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

Spring Training: Smart Retirement Planning and Boomer Fitness--Without the Injuries

2008-04-01T17:23:00.000-07:00

Yes, if it's April, it must be Spring! Join me between 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 2nd for another dose of Boomer news and entertainment. On schedule this week:

The Couple Who Came Prepared: A Case Study of Smart Retirement Planning

How ready are you to retire? Washington Post Financial Futures Columnist Martha Hamilton and Christopher N. Brown, president of Ivy League Financial Advisors in Rockville join me to discuss retirement tips. In a recent Financial Futures column, Hamilton details the retirement plans of an Arlington, Virginia couple wanting to know whether they possessed the financial resources to buy their dream house located near a lake. (Rebroadcast from October 17, 2007)

Boomer Fitness: Discovering the Key to Injury-Free Workouts

Interested in getting fit without experiencing physical injury, but don't know how? Be sure to tune in to my conversation with U.S. News & World Report magazine's Senior Health Editor, Katie Hobson, who'll talk about her recent magazine cover story, "Smart Fitness for Grown-Ups, Your Guide to Getting in Shape Without Getting Hurt." (Rebroadcast from September 5, 2007)

Free Book Giveaway!

Call the WMET 1160 studio between 12 noon and 1:00 p.m.. and a copy of a wonderful new book is yours! The station number is (866) 369-1160. If you'd rather email me, contact me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com

If you're in the Washington, DC area on Thursday, April 3rd, be sure to check out Channel 9 WUSA (CBS) from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. I'll be joining award-winning anchor J. C. Hayward during the segment, to offer tips on how to get the most out of retirement.

Keep tuning in, and I'll talk with you again next week!

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

Conquering the Fear Factor: Retirement and Empty Nesting

2008-03-25T14:00:00.000-07:00

Paradise is "A Vineyard in Tuscany"; Finding the "Perfect" Job or Career: Stories from the Boomer File; and A Free Giveaway!

2008-03-17T09:27:00.000-07:00

There's No Place Like Home...Especially the Restored Etruscan Ruin and Wine Estate Variety

Ferenc Mate has the sort of life lots of us would surely loveto have. In addition to being the author of several works, including The Hills of Tuscany, an internationally best-selling book, he now resides in a beautiful 13th century former friary he helped restore, and makes award-winning wine. Fortunately for readers, Mate chronicles a fascinating, infinitely hilarious and heart-warming tale of his journey to create his new home in A Vineyard in Tuscany. He tells the amazing story of how he created a beautiful, fairy tale-like living space for his family amidst Etruscan ruins, and alongside a world-class wine estate. the tale is immensely satisfying, even for those envious enough to think we'd give anything to simply change places with him. Ferenc Mate joins me from his home in Montalcino, Italy.

Tips for Finding the "Perfect" Job or Career in Midlife

Jill Pfaff Waterbury, M.A., MCDP, GCDFI, owned a successful custom design business before making a midlife career switch. Drawing on her own experience as a career changer and consultant to job hunters 50 and older, Waterbury has co-written, Boomers' Job Search Guide with Saundra Marling. Jill Pfaff Waterbury discusses job hunting/career-changing tips for experienced, high achieving individuals interested in satisfying positions in a 21st century work force.

Free Giveaway!

Join me in the conversation and be the recipient of a monthly giveaway! Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com

Have a great week!

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/

Super Wednesday, Part III; Taking the Leap with Sara Davidson and Exploring Two Specialty Film Festivals

2008-03-11T14:16:00.000-07:00

Super Wednesday, (Part Two) and Candidate Health Care Plans

On this week's edition of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio we'll celebrate yet another Super Wednesday--following Tuesday's Democratic and Republican Primary in Mississippi. To help make sense of the election day outcome and to examine the health care plans of the presidential candidates, I'll be joined by Washington lobbyist Thomas P. Nickels, Senior Vice President for Legislative Affairs of the American Hospital Association, an interest group representing 5,000 hospitals.

Taking the Leap! in Midlife

Sara Davidson, a successful journalist, screenwriter and the best-selling author of Loose Change joins me to talk about her acclaimed new book, Leap! What Will We Do With the Rest of Our Lives? She interviewed a wide range of people from across the country, including teachers, psychologists, and businesspeople, as well as well-known figures like Carly Simon, Tom Hayden, Iman, Jane Fonda and Tracy Kidder. Her book has just recently been released in paperback. (Rebroadcast from September 19, 2007).

Specialty Film Festivals in DC: the 16th Annual Environmental Film Festival and the 10th Annual DC Independent Film Festival

Boomers can be credited with the beginning of a viable environmental movement in the United States, and were perhaps among the first to consider putting together a festival featuring non-Hollywood, independent films. In celebration of two distinct film festivals taking place in Washington, DC this week, I'll be talking with DC Independent Film Festival director, Carol Bidault and Environmental Film Festival managing director, Peter O'Brien join me to talk about this year's offerings.

Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com

Take care!

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

Mining Stories About the Next Chapter: Four Perspectives

2008-03-10T18:51:00.000-07:00

WHAT'S NEXT, HOW DO WE MAKE THE MOST OF THE NEXT CHAPTER OF OUR LIVES?

ON THE MARCH 5TH BROADCAST OF BOOMER RADIO IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL, THE ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION CAME IN THE FORM OF FOUR DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT BOOMER STORIES:

--A FORMER RUNWAY MODEL WHO ENJOYED A SUCCESSFUL MODELING CAREER IN FRANCE, ITALY AND ENGLAND RETURNS HOME AND REINVENTS HERSELF AS A TRAINED CHEF AND BUSINESS OWNER. (GUEST: CARLA HALL, CHEF/CATERER AND OWNER OF ALCHEMY CATERERS)

-- AS A KID, A MAN WAS INFORMED BY DOCTORS EARLY ON THAT HE’D PROBABLY HAVE TO TAKE INSULIN FOR A DIABETIC CONDITION HIS ENTIRE LIFE. INSTEAD HE EMBRACED SPORTS, AND TODAY BY ALL ACCOUNTS PROBABLY BELONGS IN THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS: HE'S ONE OF ONLY ABOUT 200 PEOPLE WHO'VE COMPETED IN MARATHONS ON ALL SEVEN CONTINENTS. AND HE'S THE FIRST BLACK MAN EVER TO HAVE DONE IT. (GUEST: TONY REED, CO-FOUNDER OF THE NATIONAL BLACK MARATHONERS ASSOCIATION)

-- A VETERAN POLITICAL OPERATIVE FROM THE CLINTON WHITE HOUSE SIZES UP THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY CONTEST THE DAY AFTER SUPER TUESDAY PRIMARIES IN OHIO, TEXAS, VERMONT AND RHODE ISLAND. (GUEST:
JOE LOCKHART, CO-FOUNDER OF THE POLITICAL STRATEGY AND MEDIA CONSULTING FIRM THE GLOVER PARK GROUP)

-- PROVING THAT NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION, A LEADER IN THE HOME RELAXATION PRODUCTS INDUSTRY FOR MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS TALKS ABOUT HOW A BOUT WITH ARTHRITIS DREW HIM TO THE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF SPAS. HE JOINS ME TO DESCRIBE THE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND HOW HE'S EXPANDED THE BUSINESS TO INCLUDE ALL KINDS OF PRODUCTS DESIGNED TO MAKE THE HOME "A PERSONAL HOME ESCAPE FROM THE ORDINARY." (GUEST: DAVE CINTORINO, OWNER AND PRESIDENT OF HOME ESCAPES.)

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/

Smithsonian Institution's Celebration of Women's Heritage -- My Interview With Angela Shelton

2008-03-03T17:04:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I had the great pleasure of meeting and interviewing Angela Shelton, a filmmaker, actress, screenwriter, model and a courageous woman who's a survivor of childhood incest and sexual abuse. The interview was the fourth in a five part series of events sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution, as part of Women's Heritage Month in March. The event included a screening of the film, followed by my interview with her, and a book signing.

Ironically, her film, Searching for Angela Shelton began as a kind of lark. When an HBO producer asked whether she'd be interested in doing a documentary, Shelton thought it might be fun to travel around the country interviewing women with her same name. Many miles later in a rented RV, she'd discovered that nearly 70 percent of the Angela Sheltons she met during her journey had experienced similar incidents of violence, rape or incest.

Her new book, Finding Angela Shelton, The True Story of One Woman's Triumph Over Sexual Abuse is a compelling read--a combination of warmth, humor and honesty.

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

2008-02-25T14:56:00.000-08:00

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/
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com

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

2008-02-19T10:28:00.000-08:00

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

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

2008-02-12T15:25:00.000-08:00

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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Super Wednesday: Career Changer Strategies That Work

2008-02-05T18:30:00.000-08:00

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

Executive Recruiters: How Boomer-Friendly; Writing in Midlife; and Keys to Healthy Meal Planning

2008-01-29T09:31:00.000-08:00

Join me this Wednesday, January 30th for an encore edition of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital. It's designed to make this year your best yet!

Executive Recruiters: When It Comes to Job and Career Transitions, How Boomer Friendly Are They?

If you've been successful in your current job, but feel ready to make the transition to a more satisfying one, it's important to know about what skill sets you'll need and where career opportunities can be found. Ever wondered whether an executive recruiter could help you? Veteran executive recruiter Dorinda White, president of Washington, DC based Rindi Media International, joined me to help answer that and other questions about the current media job market. Her company is a creative media firm specializing in communications, marketing and public relations.

Writing in Midlife: An African-American Writer Reflects on Midlist Fiction

What's it mean to be an African-American woman writing midlist fiction today? Award-winning novelist, author and boomer Martha Southgate joined me to reflect on her perspective of the challenges of midlist African-American fiction writers today. She discussed her recent essay, "Writers Like Me," published in The New York Times in July. Her novels include Third Girl from The Left, The Fall of Rome and Another Way to Dance, and other nonfiction articles have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, O, Premiere and Essence.

What's Cooking?: Taking the Hassle Out of Meal Planning

Trying to get fit or prevent weight gain, but are having trouble coming up with meals that yell, "quick, healthy and delicious" this summer? We chatted with Aviva Goldfarb, author of The Six O'Clock Scramble: Quick, Healthy and Delicious Dinner Recipes for Busy Families (St. Martin's Griffin Publishers) and publisher of the subscription email newsletter of the same name (see her website).

Be sure to contact me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com Stay tuned for a brand new lineup of shows in February!

The Power of Attraction: Calling All Boomers to the Peace Corps and New Rules for Marketing to America's Largest, Wealthiest and Most Influential

2008-01-22T06:12:00.000-08:00

Be sure to join me on Wednesday, January 23rd at noon for a lively discussion of Boomers and the Peace Corps and how to tap the Boomer market, what author Matt Thornhill describes as America's largest, wealthiest and most influential group. (A rebroadcast from October 3, 2007.)

The "Hardest Job You'll Ever Love": The Peace Corps Wants Boomers

If the words Peace Corps only conjure up images of twentysomethings working in rural villages, think again. While today's Peace Corps still recruits college-aged adults, energy and effort is now being used to recruit Boomers because of our experience and wisdom. As organizers put it, "the end of work can be the beginning of adventure. With a public service twist." Join me for a conversation with two Peace Corps volunteers (one who returned to the field when she was 64 years old!) about the Corps' nearly 50 year history and its mission today.

The Secret to Attracting the Boomer Market

Matt Thornhill, co-founder of The Boomer Project and co-author of Boomer Consumer, Ten New Rules for Marketing to America's Largest, Wealthiest and Most Influential Group offers insights on how entrepreneurs and other business leaders can attract today's enormous Boomer market.

At 7 p.m. at Olsson's Books & Records-Penn Quarter, 418 Seventh Street, NW, please join me as I moderate a panel discussion entitled, "What's Next? Finding Satisfaction in Our Work and Personal Lives." The panelist include Ginger Pape, co-author with Diana Holman of Repotting,
10 Steps for Redesigning Your Life, and Julie Jansen, author of I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This. (See earlier blog entry for more details.)

And please keep in touch! Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com.

Heather Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
WMET 1160 AM
http://www.heathertaylorshow.com/
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com/

What's Next? Finding Satisfaction at Work and in Our Personal Lives: The Second in a Monthly Author Event at Olsson's Books & Records in DC

2008-01-22T05:43:00.000-08:00

Wondering what's next for you in the quest to find and balance our work and personal lives? Join me Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 7 p.m. to explore that question at the second in a series of monthly panel discussions sponsored by Olsson's Books & Records and The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital. Entitled, "What's Next? Finding Satisfaction in Our Work and Personal Lives", this month's panel features Ginger Pape, co-author with Diana Holman of Repotting, 10 Steps for Redesigning Your Life and Julie Jansen, author of I Don’t Know What I Want, But I Know It’s Not This.

For every woman who feels stuck in her current life, there is now an answer: “repotting.” Repotting 10 Steps for Redesigning Your Life is for 21st-century women who don’t need a better daily planner—they need a better life. Diana Holman and Ginger Pape offer answers to the question: “How do I change my life?” No matter where you are on your life’s journey, the ten-step process helps in the development of a personal repotting plan.

I Don’t Know What I Want, But I Know It’s Not This is the perfect guide if you want to find gratifying work but aren’t sure how to get started. Author Julie Jansen, now in her fifth career, gives simple, actionable steps for six situations that are typical of disgruntled workers (i.e., where’s the meaning; bored and plateaued; and yearning to be on your own) in this inexpensive manual. Taking you step-by-step through the process, Jansen urges readers to start by looking inward.

Hope to see you there!

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

Conquering the Fear Factor: Retirement and Empty Nesting

2008-01-15T18:41:00.000-08:00

On this week's edition of The Heather Taylor Show, we'll tackle the fear factor: how to retire fearlessly, and how to make a comfortable transition from a home inhabited by our children to an "empty nest". (The show is a rebroadcast from October 31, 2007.)

Scarier Than Ghosts and Goblins?

What's scarier than ghosts and goblins on Halloween? Not being ready for retirement! But taking away the fear doesn't simply involve smart financial planning, according to Randy Burnham, clinical psychologist and co-founder of My Next Phase, a retirement planning company. Burnham is a co-author of a new book, My Next Phase, The Personality-Based Guide to Your Best Retirement. He joins me to talk about how "personality, not your bank account, holds the key to a successful retirement."

Entering the Empty Nest Phase With Confidence

How many women are emotionally ready for the so-called empty nest stage of their lives? According to clinical psychologist and journalist Dr. Carin Rubenstein, the answer is most of the 30 million American women between the ages of 40 and 60. Through intensive research and conducting over one thousand interviews, Rubenstein discovered that Boomer women are "redefining themselves, reconnecting to friends, jobs and spouses, and creating full, rich lives afer their mommy roles have waned." Dr. Rubenstein joins me to talk about her new book, Beyond the Mommy Years, How to Live Happily Ever After...After the Kids Leave Home.

For those listeners in the Washington, DC area, be sure to attend the second of a monthly series of book events sponsored by The Heather Taylor Show and Olsson's Books & Records. I'll be moderating an hour long Q & A author book event. Here are the details:

Wednesday, January 23, 2008, 7pm
Olsson's-Penn Quarter, 418 7th St. NW
Washington, DC
202-638-7610

Panel Discussion led by Heather Taylor with Ginger Pape & Julie Jansen
Heather Taylor, host of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation’s Capital on WMET 1160 AM moderates a Q & A event with Ginger Pape, co-author with Diana Holman of Repotting and Julie Jansen, author of I Don’t Know What I Want, But I Know It’s Not This, about finding satisfaction and balance in our work and personal lives.

For every woman who feels stuck in her current life, there is now an answer: “repotting.” Repotting: 10 Steps for Redesigning Your Life is for 21st-century women who don’t need a better daily planner—they need a better life. Diana Holman and Ginger Pape give you the answers to the question: “How do I change my life?” No matter where you are on your life’s journey, you can apply the ten-step process and come away with a personal repotting plan.

I Don’t Know What I Want, But I Know It’s Not This is the perfect guide if you want to find gratifying work but aren’t sure how to get started. Author Julie Jansen, now in her fifth career, gives simple, actionable steps for six situations that are typical of disgruntled workers (i.e., where’s the meaning; bored and plateaued; and yearning to be on your own) in this inexpensive manual. Taking you step-by-step through the process, Jansen urges readers to start by looking inward.

Have a great week and keep in touch!

Heather Taylor
website: http://www.heathertaylorshow.com/
email: theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com

New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep: Saving for Retirement and "Test-Driving" That Dream Job

2008-01-08T19:23:00.000-08:00

Greetings for the New Year!

We'll begin 2008 with a month of encore presentations of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital. Here's a preview of the next broadcast on
Wednesday, January 9, 2008 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.:

Sensible Strategies to Help You Save for Retirement

Saving for retirement is easier than you think. That's the encouraging message of Dallas Salisbury, President and CEO of Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI). He joins me to offer a dose of practical, demystified advice about the often complex world of preparing for saving and retirement in the Boomer bonus decades. (www.ebri.org)

"Test Driving" That Dream Job

If you've often wondered about what might have been when it comes to your own particular career path, Brian Kurth asks you to consider a vacation--a special kind of vacation. In the second half of the show, the Founder and President of Vocation Vacations Brian Kurth joins me to share his company's prescription for helping you to explore ways to make your worklife dreams come true. The key is a risk-free, "vocation vacation"--a novel approach to find out what it might be like to realize that dream, whatever it is--wine bar owner, talent agent, sports announcer, chocolatier, choreographer, architect--the sky's the limit. (His new book, Test Drive Your Dream Job: A Step by Step Guide to Finding and Creating the Work You Love has just been published by Hachette Group USA.) (www.vocationvacations.com)

Home for the Holidays: The Latest News About Today's Boomer Grandparents; and 'Rightsizing Your Life' With the Right Surroundings

2007-12-25T17:09:00.000-08:00

Hearth and home. It’s what alot of us are thinking about these days, in the midst of holiday celebrations. But how comforting is home? How does it suit us? Does our living space accommodate the way we live today? Those are some of the questions we pose on Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital this Wednesday, December 26th at noon. According to Emmy Award-winning television producer, radio journalist, author and Boomer and senior coach Ciji Ware, in midlife, we make important discoveries about ourselves. Frequently, a typical discovery is that accumulating more "stuff" doesn't necessarily make our lives better. With the goal of "creat[ing] new surroundings that will profoundly impact the way [we] feel and behave", Ware suggests that we ask ourselves a few questions: "Where do I want to live now?...How can I build a meaningful, happy life...without a lot of stuff weighing me down?" Ciji Ware, author of Rightsizing Your Life: Simplifying Your Surroundings While Keeping What Matters Most joins me to talk about how to "rightsize" our lives. She outlines the seven critically important steps that can help us to get started to create the kind of environment we want and need. (rebroadcast of November 26th interview)

Just as we Boomers have transformed American life on nearly every front, from music to religion, the same has occurred as we enter grandparenthood. What can Boomer grandparents expect in this new stage? And what impact might our experiences have on the rest of society? These are a few of the questions that will be posed to my guest, Jackie Bartolotta, Director of Market Intelligence for Focalyst, a leading Boomer and Mature consumer research company based in New York City. Focalyst and the online resource website, Grandparents.com have just released the results of their new joint study, which highlights the "mindset...spending, media and behavioral habits," of today's grandparents.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007
TAKING THE GUESSWORK OUT OF GIFT-GIVING: FOR OTHERS, AS WELL AS OURSELVES

Every year alot of us are uncertain about what to do about gift giving. On today's edition of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, we’ll hear from two Boomers who've taken the guesswork out of giving. Involved in completely different careers--law and philanthropy, their stories tell us alot about what it's like to be a Boomer in the 21st century.

Belinda Reed was a veteran prosecuting attorney on the verge of burnout when she found answers in coursework at a very special kind of school. Those answers ended up having an impact on her professional and personal life. She joins me to talk about how studying applied healing arts at the Tai Sophia Institute changed her life. She's now "transitioning from prosecution to mediation and restorative justice, using [her] skills as a lawyer and [her] tools from AHA (Applied Healing Arts) to doing victim-offender mediation." (http://www.tai.edu/) (aboutresolution@yahoo.com)

In our first segment, the focus is on the kind of gift that keeps on giving. Like the ones at Heifer International, a nonprofit organization that helps end poverty and hunger. The organization, in existence since 1944, accomplishes its mission through charitable giving of livestock and basic materials in 800 projects spread over 50 countries. Ray White, Public Information Director for Heifer International, joins me to talk about how Heifer International strives to "change the world this holiday season," and year-round. He'll offer tips on finding unique holiday gifts for those on our holiday shopping list. (http://www.heifer.org/)

Holiday Gift-Giving: A Cooking School Transforms Lives; Games that Yield Brain Fitness: Child's Play?; Holiday Decorating: Easy and Budget-Friendly

2007-12-11T19:03:00.000-08:00

Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital welcomes you into the holiday season with three interviews designed to help get you into the spirit.

-- At 12:05 p.m., meet Liesel Flashenberg, a social entrepreneur who's president of Through the Kitchen Door International, a DC area nonprofit "dedicated to empowering recent immigrants and low income adults and at-risk youth" as she talks about the mission of this nonprofit, and her surprising and satisfying career change in midlife.

-- At 12:25 p.m., Kunal Sarkar and Michael Scanlon, co-founders of Lumos Labs, a San Francisco-based company formed as the result of the founders' "desire to promote better brain health". Their brain training program focuses on "engaging brain games and exercises."

-- At 12:45 p.m., Tynesia Hand-Smith, co-owner of Metro Design Interiors in Washington, DC offers suggestions on how to spruce up your living space for the holiday season--without alot of effort, or budget-busting investment.

A Personal Shopper Can Make Holiday Shopping Easy; and Staying Fit and Healthy in the Holiday Season and Beyond

2007-12-04T14:04:00.000-08:00

Edutainer is what Dr. Pamela Peeke calls herself--part teacher, part entertainer--helping those of us with a lot less wherewithal to find ways to make healthy eating (ie. portion control, sigh...) and regular, physical exercise a routine part of our everyday life. And she does it remarkably well. Fight Fat After Forty, and Body for Life for Women had spectacular runs--both made it onto the best-seller list. Her most recent title, Fit to Live The 5-Point Plan to Become Lean, Strong & Fearless for Life picks up where these two books left off. The physician, Pew Scholar in nutrition and metabolism and clinical assistant professor of medicine joins me in the second part of the show to talk about her new book.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING MADE EASY: FREE HELP FROM A PERSONAL SHOPPER

In the first segment, tune into hear the fascinating story of DC-area Boomer,
Patrice Vales-Macarie, whose journeys first took her to Paris and New York for a modeling career. After marriage, children and ten years of homeschooling her children, she returned to fashion--her first love. Today, as the in-store Personal Shopper for Lord & Taylor's, Vales-Macarie competes with the best of them. In fact, this past April, she was selected as the winner in a Washington Post personal shopper competition.

C-SPAN's Nearly 30!--Stories from Co-Founder, Brian Lamb; Best-Selling Author's Tips on Getting "Free Money"; Maine Rocks in Off-Season

2007-11-27T21:02:00.000-08:00

Bringing passion to the table can make a world of difference in how well we thrive at work. This week's guests hale from different career paths, but one thing all have in common is the passion for the work they do: Brian Lamb, co-founder, CEO and Chairman of C-SPAN, Debra Bruno, accomplished writer for a whole host of newspapers and magazines, including The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe and the Wall Street Journal, and Matthew Lesko, Entrepreneur and best-selling author all join me for what promises to be a lively look at passion on the job.

Can C-SPAN really be nearly thirty years old? Apparently it can. Since 1979, the Cable Satellite Public Affairs Network has been airing gavel to gavel, in-depth coverage of political and public affairs matters to viewers. It's grown from one network to three: C-SPAN, C-SPAN 2 and C-SPAN 3. An FM radio station and online presence add to these network offerings. Brian Lamb, co-founder, CEO and Chairman of C-SPAN joins me to talk about what it's meant to him to bring "democracy to television" and how much has changed since the first televised segment.
(12:05 p.m.)

Debra Bruno is special reports editor and a columnist at Legal Times, a magazine based in Washington, DC. but she also writes essays and articles for a whole host of newspapers and magazines, including The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe and is a regular book reviewer for the Chicago Sun-Times. She joins me by phone to talk about her recent travel article, in the Wall Street Journal on "what to do and where to eat and stay during the off season in midcoastal Maine," and about preparing her grandmother's reirloom recipe for ravioli at holiday time. (12:25 p.m.)

Matthew Lesko, best selling author of over 100 books on how to find free money from the government joins me in the studio. We'll discuss his successful twenty-five year career as an
entrepreneur and how wearing his distinctive question mark clothing reflects his passion for the work he loves doing. (12:38 p.m.)

"Rightsize" Your Life This Thanksgiving

2007-11-20T08:11:00.000-08:00

Hearth and home. It’s what alot of us are thinking about these days, particularly as we happily ease into our upcoming Thanksgiving celebration. But how comforting is home? How does it suit us? Does our living space accommodate the way we live today?

According to Emmy Award-winning television producer, radio journalist, author and Boomer and senior coach Ciji Ware, there often comes a time in our lives when we make an important discovery. It's that our assumption that the more "stuff" we have the better is flat wrong. With the goal of "creat[ing] new surroundings that will profoundly impact the way [we] feel and behave", Ware suggests we ask ourselves a few questions: "Where do I want to live now?...How can I build a meaningful, happy life...without a lot of stuff weighing me down? Ciji Ware, author of Rightsizing Your Life Simplifying Your Surroundings While Keeping What Matters Most joins me to talk about how to "rightsize" our lives. She outlines the seven critically important steps that can help us to get started to create the kind of environment we want and need. My interview with Ciji Ware begins at 12:05 p.m.

There's No Place Like Home...: In Search of Lost Ravioli Recipes

2007-11-13T16:36:00.000-08:00

Laura Schenone's wonderful new book, The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken, A Search for Food and Family, is a lot of things, a woman's quest for family and recipes, certainly, but it's something more. On some level, Schenone seems to be like so many others of us in midlife, a bit like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz--full of longing, the desire for something authentic. In Schenone's case, though instead of the challenges along the yellow brick road, hers were to seek [her] own culinary roots.."[a] desire for an inner life where advertising could not reach. Desire for religion. Time was running out." Join me between 12:05 and 1:00 p.m. for a conversation with Laura Schenone, and for an opportunity to receive a copy of Laura's book during an on-air book giveaway. (email: theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com; WMET 1160 phone line: (866) 369-1160.)

Winning Strategies for Skin Care

2007-11-09T17:46:00.000-08:00

Call me a Romantic, but it seems there's nothing quite so endearing as a husband who's concerned enough about his wife's unhappiness that he willingly seeks (and finds) a solution. In the case of Ben Kaminsky, the Montreal-based pharmaceutical and dermatological chemist whose challenge was discovering how to eliminate the unwelcome skin problems his wife experienced as a result of hormonal changes. Kaminsky has spent decades researching skin care, and offers some compelling solutions about how to reverse the effects of aging on our bodies. His findings are included in his new book, (co-written with his son, Howard), Beyond Botox , 7 Strategies for Sexy, Ageless Skin, Without Needles or Surgery." For me, one of the biggest surprises in the book was this: a whopping 80% of our skin problems are avoidable, and reversible through lifestyle changes. Only 20% are genetically linked. To learn more, check out the interview I had with him Wednesday, November 7th, on www.heathertaylorshow.com.

November Show Previews

2007-11-03T17:54:00.000-07:00

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2007 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.

DISCOVERING THE SECRETS
OF BEAUTIFUL SKIN--AT
ANY AGE

Think we Boomers have to subject ourselves to invasive and costly treatments like Botox to get healthy, youthful skin? Not according to chemist Ben Kaminsky, whose Beyond Botox, 7 Strategies for Sexy, Ageless Skin Without Needles or Surgery offers "the first skin care book by a pharmaceutical chemist, with insider information from the front lines of the beauty industry...[Kaminsky] upends much of the conventional wisdom--as well as some current theories and trends--about skin care..."

EXPLORING NOTIONS OF LOVE, LUST
AND INTIMACY IN MIDLIFE

Frank, poignant essays make up the collection of prose about Boomer love and sex in Over the Hill and Between the Sheets, Sex, Love and Lust in Middle Age. Consulting magazine editor and adjunct professor of journalism Gail Belsky edited this volume of essays and joins me to talk about them. Among the 20+ writers included in the collection are, Jacqueline Mitchard, Susan Cheever, Joyce Maynard and Marion Winik.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.

HOW A QUEST FOR
A FAMILY RAVIOLI RECIPE
CHANGED ONE WRITER'S LIFE

Laura Schenone's attempts to retrieve her great-grandmother's recipe for ravioli took her on a remarkable journey. In her memoir, The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken, A Search for Food and Family, Schenone, winner of the James Beard Award for A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove: A History of American Women Told Through Food, Recipes and Remembrances, chronicles her trek through the "gritty landscape of New Jersey's industrial wastelands...to the dramatically beautiful coast of Liguria--homeland of her ancestors--with its rapturous pesto, smoked chestnuts, torte, and most beloved of all, ravioli, the food of happiness and celebration."

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 NOON TO 1:00 P.M.

THANKSGIVING EDITION

"RIGHTSIZING" YOUR LIFE

According to veteran print and broadcast journalist Ciji Ware, if you're like a lot of other Boomers beginning to think about how you'll be spending your bonus decades, some of the questions you'll ask may include, "Where do I want to live now?...How can I build a meaningful, happy life...without a lot of stuff weighing me down? Join me for a conversation with Ciji Ware, to discuss her fascinating new book, Rightsizing Your Life, Simplifying Your Surroundings While Keeping What Matters Most.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH NOON TO 1:00 P.M.

C-SPAN CREATOR BRIAN LAMB

If you're a fan of C-SPAN, be sure to tune in to my conversation with the man who helped found the TV network, and serves as its chief executive officer. (12:05 p.m.)

FREE BOOKS!

2007-11-02T18:49:00.000-07:00

Be sure to tune into The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, Wednesdays 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. for a free book giveaway! Here's what's in the lineup:

-- The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken, by Laura Schenone "is a story of the comedie and foibles of family life, of love and loss, of old homes and new--and of the mysteries of pasta, rolled on a pin into a perfect circle of gossamer dough." (Note: I interviewed Laura a few years ago about her fascinating book, the James Beard Award-winning, A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove: A History of American Women Told Through Food, Recipes and Remembrances (Norton)

-- Over The Hill and Between the Sheets, Sex, Love and Lust in Middle Age, editor, Gail Belsky "Both women and men candidly and beautifully write onn how sex has evolved during their mid life years."

If you're interested in receiving one of the two books, call into the show on Wednesday, November 7th between 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. (ET). The studio number is (866) 369-1160. For more information, email us at htshow@yahoo.com.

"PERSONALITY-BASED RETIREMENT"; AND THE END OF EMPTY NEST SYNDROME?

2007-11-02T16:51:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the debut of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital Blog! The new, hour long radio broadcast on Wednesdays from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. is the DC area's only radio show created especially for the nearly three million Boomers residing in DC, Virginia and Maryland. Experts predict Boomers will live longer lives. What will we do with those bonus decades? What's next?--That's the question we ask (and answer!) on The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital.

Each weekly edition of the show features authors, journalists and other newsmakers covering topics like health, fitness, money, careers, retirement, travel, entertainment and lots more.

"What could be scarier than ghosts and goblins on Halloween?"

It's the question we asked this week on our Halloween edition of Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital.

Which of these answers pushes your panic button?

- Not having a retirement plan
or
- Watching your last child leave home and realizing that the nest is empty

Halloween notwithstanding, my two guests quickly took the scare out of either question.
Starting with a co-author of the book, My Next Phase, The Personality-Based Guide to Your Best Retirement (Springboard Press), Randy Burnham, psychotherapist, psychologist and co-founder of My Next Phase, a retirement planning company. stressed the importance of self-assessment. Knowing our social, planning, and stress styles, according to Burnham, can keep us from "flunking" retirement. Questions to help determine what kind of person each of us is include What are your social, planning and stress styles? Your personality, not your bank account, says Burnham, hold the key to a successful retirement.

If someone told you that after your child leaves home could be the most joyous, life-affirming, energizing time in your lfe, would you believe them?

Social psychologist and journalist, Carin Rubinstein, author of the book, Beyond the Mommy Years, How to Live Happily Ever After...After the Kids Leave Home (Springboard Press) says yes. Thirty million mothers between forty and sixty years old are about to face childless households for the first time in decades, she says. Those post-mother years can be a time of great transition and joy. Her book, based on a 1,000 person survey offers a clear and well-researched guide to living life with confidence.