Aging Greatfully With Holley Kelley

We explore practices to revamp your life and create a healthier, happier, and more positive YOU! In this Aging GreatFULLy episode, we welcome guest Susan Kenney, co-founder of Emergo Recovery, a private residential recovery and wellness center focused on a brain-first approach specializing in Actualized Recovery. Susan shares her experience as a brain health coach to help us better understand how the use of positive psychology, actualized recovery, and how our mindset plays an important role in our lives. We discuss the subject of brain health, tips for healthy aging, determinants of happiness, and gain a deeper understanding of the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset. We will also learn how to easily put the brakes on negative self-judgement and discover tools for healing and happiness. Through learning about the benefits of functional medicine, mindfulness and meditation, and so much more, this power-hour of enlightenment is certain to educate, enthuse and inspire towards Aging GreatFULL

This week on Aging GreatFULLy we welcome special guest, Business coach and life mentor, Doris Schachenhofer CF as we explore how a dose of rebellion can lead to extraordinary success!This is a perfect conversation for Aging Rebels far and wide, as we discuss the special quality for dream fulfillment, business and personal success!We'll share how to reinvent yourself, the secrets to starting over, launching second careers, and what to do when you're ready to give up! Doris offers four key tips for entrepreneurs that want to break the creative mold and how to be more rebellious in business. There's no doubt, rebellion is what makes us stand out, and our guest uncovers unique characteristics that illustrate just how a dose of rebellion can help bring the positive results we desire!You won't want to miss this power-hour of enlightenment, for everyone that seeks more creativity, wants to promote themselves more, or who is or considering solo or entrepreneurship, or wishes to keep chasing their dreams! A success-fi

In this episode of Aging GreatFULLy, we'll uncover the miracle of you and tap into your awesome and magical self with returning guest to lead the way, the dynamic Dr Dain Heer!This episode will definitely give you the tools to get in the full light of living your best life now!In his book, Being You, Changing The World, Dain ushers readers to discover the greatest facets of themselves. Using his novel and fun approaches -- and a dose of inspiration --he will do what he does best on the show -- and that is, facilitate consciousness in change towards the direction of our true goals!This show promises to be a powerhouse of inspiration, and you will receive the tips and tools to choose YOU! Don't miss this power-hour of enlightenment, that will have you remembering what it is like to be YOU, beyond the cognitive and beyond the logical mind, seeing with ne

Aging GreatFULLy brings you "Healthy Fare for Healing and Longevity!" with special guest Holistic Nutritionalist, Best-Selling Author, Host of Healthy Gourmet Reality Cooking Show, Julie Daniluk. Julie is a holistic nutritionist who hosts Healthy Gourmet, a reality cooking show, now shown in over 78 countries. Her award-winning bestseller, Meals That Heal Inflammation, has helped over 100,000 people enjoy allergy-free foods that taste great. Julie's latest book, Hot Detox, was the #1 Canadian health book in 2017 with 11 weeks on the bestseller list.You can visit her at www.juliedaniluk.com for amazing recipes, nutrition tips and to learn more about her work! Don't miss this Aging GreatFULLy power-hour of enlightenment where we'll be talking all kinds of great things about food and nutrition to inspire and enlighten your living and aging journey!Discover foods that heal, learn about hidden ingredients in our food, how to boost immunity, detox, learn more about leaky gut, allergies and so much more!

On this episode of Aging GreatFULLy, we’ll take stroll together and amble our way through a very special place in your life, that is – memory lane. We will talk about all the things that go into making memories, including how and why our brain remembers some things and doesn’t remember others. As we learn what memories are, how they are formed, how long short- and long-term memory lasts, we also better understand what is most important in making memories. As we explore the importance memory plays in our lives and that of others, we also realize that living life in the present with a positive and grateful approach is equally as important as making and creating wonderful memories. In the end, the memories we create, make and leave with others can ultimately be our beautiful legacy as we strive towards Making Memories to Last A Lifetime – and beyond.

Join the Aging GreatFULLy power-hour of enlightenment as we explore our most idealistic envisioning of life, relationships and marriage – and learn that things are not always like the fairy tale we imagined. But if our relationships disappoint, dismantle, end in divorce, we have the incredible capacity to write ourselves into a new and amazing chapter in our storybook of life. This week, we welcome guest Beverly Willett, author of Disassembly Required: A Memoir of Midlife Resurrection. Disassembly Required is a raw and riveting account of Beverly’s journey from betrayal and devastation to resilience and recovery. This is the story of quiet struggle and persistence as Beverly honestly unveils her journey of facing the discomforts of change and ultimately celebrates the opportunities for transformation. This show uncovers the reality of facing the shock and struggles of starting over. It also reminds us that the when the life we had imagined doesn’t unfold, we still have the incredible ability and opportunity t

Join the Aging GreatFULLy power-hour of enlightenment on an hour-long journey of personal story sharing with host Gerontologist Holley Kelley. This episode illuminates how simple and unexpected connections of all kinds can surprisingly serve to tremendously enhance our lives. Listeners are invited to take notice of all of the magical orchestration happening all around, every single day to every one of us. Holley compels us to become more aware, extend kindness and compassion at no expense to ourselves but in fact, inadvertently making us tremendously rich in rewards.Through sharing heartfelt accounts, Holley reminds us that some of life’s most valuable lessons and memorable experiences show up from the most unpredictable sources, creating remarkable connections, forever changing our heart. She reiterates that joy, splendor and “flakes of gold” are everywhere if we take notice. She encourages us to “mine the magnificence” and even to “make mud-pies out of minutia.” We learn that through with a huge does of g

Have you ever walked into a room and wondered why you went there in the first place? Do you struggle to recall information you feel you should produce with ease? Do you feel like forgetfulness is becoming more frequent? For those who experience an overactive mind, face struggles getting a restful night's sleep, lack focus, and wish to sharpen their cognitive abilities, mental perspectives and even speech, this show is a must-listen! For this episode, we explore Brain Rejuvenation, as Aging GreatFULLy welcomes the #1 Brain Rejuvenation Expert in the nation, Julie Renee Doering.Julie Renee has mapped out the human blueprintand how to work in the quantum field for both clearing and cell regeneration in her groundbreaking book YourDivine Human Blueprint.We'll also discuss her Cellular Neo-Genesis Brain Study:The Significant Success of a new protocol that involved a 6-Month study with 200 participants and showed they experienced a 15-35% improvement in five major areas. These results were attained from non-surgica

Join the Aging GreatFULLy power-hour of enlightenment and be inspired by one woman's journey from darkness to light!Author Athena Demetrios joins us to share her powerful spiritual experiences and guidance that healed the traumatic childhood wounds impacting much of her life. In her book, Walking Between Worlds: A Spiritual Odyssey, Athena courageously shares her revelations of a deeply painful -- yet uplifting -- journey out of the darkness and into light, and with her, she brings an unwavering message to others who have lived with and experienced trauma, abuse and tragic life events. And that is that YOU too can heal and enjoy the life you aspire and deserve.Having grown up in abject poverty in a dysfunctional and alcoholic environment, at the age of six years old, Athena was terrorized and repeatedly raped by a repulsive boarder who lived in the root cellar. Athena succumbed to a downward spiral of melancholy and despair leading her to push people away. She experienced rage, self-destructive love relation

Can a man be honorable, kind, and caring as well as potent?That is one of the many questions we'll explore with guest Dr Dain Heer, author, relationship expert and wellness contributor. Dain joins the Aging GreatFULLy power-hour of enlightenment for a powerfully revealing and most timely show! For over a decade, Dr. Dain Heer, internationally renowned speaker, author and co-creator of Access Consciousness, has been providing resources to deal with these issues. In Return of the Gentleman, Dain empowers men (and women who want to understand what the men in their lives may be facing) to answer the questions at the heart of this challenge. “First and foremost, being a true gentleman is about being the greatest you can be as a man - whatever that looks like for you,” shares Dain. Return of the Gentleman: Creating Nurturing Connections by Embracing the Authentic You, is full of the tools and strategies to help you get there. We'll talk about why perfection is overrated, the importance of raising boys to be gentle

Join this enlightening episode of Aging GreatFULLy, "Improving Humanity Through the Lessons of Wolves" as host Holley Kelley / Latter-Life Planning Institute welcomes guest Teo Alfero author of "The Wolf Connection: What Wolves Can Teach Us About Being Human" and Founder of Wolf Connection. Teo is a thought leader, spiritual guide, experienced TedX speaker and transformational teacher. Teo and his team at Wolf Heart Ranch conservatory have seen first-hand how wolves and wolf-dogs can shift people's outlooks, empowering at-risk youth and benefiting all walks of life through their Wolf Therapy® Program.Teo shares his passion and understanding of this magnificent creature that has historically enthralled mankind. Legends, behavioral science, and biological research all suggest that human beings picked up many of their key evolutionary traits--such as cooperative hunting and raising of their young, and their high degree of emotional intelligence and deep bonding--from wolves.Grounded in Teo's years of working wi

Grandparents most certainly ROCK! They play central ROLES in our lives and broader society. They most certainly remain RELEVANT through the many unique ways they provide unconditional love to their grandchildren.In this emotion stirring and memory reflecting show, Gerontologist Holley Kelley, shares the relationship she had with her own grandparents. Through these lighthearted stories, she relates the powerful impact grandparents can have for the full extent of their lives and the lives of those they touch. Holley acknowledges that even if things are perfectly imperfect, the generous and giving nature of grandparents is unquestionably a true gift to experience.While many life circumstances can potentially create complications and impact the relationships between children and their grandparents, the fact remains grandparents offer unparalleled strength, guidance, support and wisdom to their grandchildren and other family members. In fact 2016 census figures report 2.7 million grandparents are raising their gra

On this episode of Aging GreatFULLy, we face the important issue of loneliness and isolation impacting quality of living and life-experiences for many.Welcoming special guest, Ted Fischer, CEO of Ageless Innovation, the makers of Joy for All Companion Pets, we engage in an open dialogue about the daunting statistics. We uncover life circumstances that can perpetuate loneliness, ultimately having the potential to bring on depression, disease, anxiety, obesity, and so much more. Ted shares the Ageless Innovation purpose of re-imagining the power of play and how doing so can help remove many negative barriers potentially associated with growing older.Having joined Hasbro in 2015 as Vice President of Business Development, Ted led the launch of Hasbro's JOY FOR ALL brand, the companies first product line developed specifically for older adults. Ted is focused on accelerating the growth and impact of the JOY FOR ALL brand, that he and his former Hasbro team recently spun out and acquired from Hasbro. We dive into

On the Aging GreatFULLy show, we say regularly, "You're Never too Old!" And this week's guest, author Jim P. Owen, proves this perfectly! On his 70th Birthday, he looked into the mirror and decided if he was going to live a long, meaningful life, he needed to make some changes. A former self-proclaimed "certified couch potato," Jim set out on a mission to Just Move -- every single day! And he hasn't stopped since! Jim says if he can do it, you can too! After a successful 35-year Wall Street career, James P. Owen found new purpose in being an author, inspirational speaker, and social entrepreneur. His book, Cowboy Ethics, a best-seller with more than 150,000 copies in circulation, and two follow-up volumes, Cowboy Values and The Try, put a spotlight on the importance of shared values and personal character in our society. Along the way, Jim established a nonprofit foundation, the Center for Cowboy Ethics and Leadership, to help support and amplify those ongoing programs.Now Jim has expanded his focus, becomi

If you're tired of being alone, hesitant to begin a new relationship because past ones were disappointing, feel like all the great partners are already taken, disappointed in your current relationship, long to rekindle the spark you once had or just want to make your existing relationship more successful, this show is for you!On this Aging GreatFULLy episode, we welcome special guest, Dr. Gary D. Salyer author of "Safe to Love Again: How to Release the Pain of Past Relationships and Create the Love You Deserve."After Dr. Salyer's first divorce, he vowed that his next marriage would be different. So when his second marriage crumbled almost a decade later for nearly the same reasons, he was devastated.But rather than give in, he was determined to find another way. He dedicated himself to doing the deep research about all things love! Most of all, he did the deep transformational work that unlocked his heart and released his soul to the love he had always imagined. Love -- and how to make it lasting -- became hi

This week we uncover even more ways towards Aging GreatFULLy across the lifespan! With guest, Scandinavian Living Center's executive director, Joe Carella, who shares how as a young teenager he was driven to the career path to change the culture of aging. He is the author of Unlimited Options for Aging and Creating Unlimited Options for Aging: The Path Forward. Joe spent time on research in Scandinavia where he landed upon the community-centered living concept. He brought those ideas back to the U.S. in 2001 and redesigned the 100-year old Scandinavian Living Center, an assisted living community to abide by the models he embraced. We'll explore the critical concepts of community-centered living and the Scandinavian Living Center's low-tech, grassroots movement around approaching elder care and senior housing differently, in a way that combats isolation and loneliness. This approach keeps residents active members of society, welcoming barrier-free connections on shared interests. Joe aims to spread awareness

Sometimes in life things happen that appear to be your worst nightmare. And it can happen when we least expect. We never see it coming. We may believe we are on top of the world. But what happens when your world as you knew it comes crashing down in an instant? With life, sometimes you win. Sometimes you learn. And sometimes-- you do both.And ironically the winning victory can be discovered in a place you least expect it. That is the story of Ted W. Baxter. Ted was an auditor and management consultant at Price Waterhouse. He passed all four parts of the CPA exam in one take, and built a financial services consulting practice in Tokyo for Price Waterhouse, becoming partner in record time. After working in the Asia-Pacific for Price Waterhouse and Credit Suisse First Boston, he became a managing director at Citadel LLC, a premiere hedge fund and global financial institution. He retired after twenty-two years in the financial industry. In April 2005, he experienced a massive ischemic stroke and aphasia. He now s

In honor on Mother's Day, Aging GreatFULLy host, Gerontologist Holley Kelley puts the spotlight on all things MOM. From rituals to pay tribute to past moms greatly missed, to the awesome role of being a mom, and even imparting candid insight to future moms, this show offers perspectives that will incite special reflections. Kelley shares the history of Mother's Day as well as some other interesting mom facts. She also explores the journey of aging moms and how we can navigate it either personally or in support of our very own. She shares how sometimes forgiveness can allow us to flourish. To moms of all kinds, across the world, past, present and future, this feel-good show is a tribute to the beautiful moms we are and the ones who made us.One thing is certain, Kelley shows us that for moms, everyday is Mother's Day! And you will delight in the gift of being or having a mom with appreciation, and definitely be inspired to take her creative suggestions to connect with yours!

Aging GreatFULLy welcomes author of "Everyday Magnificent : Practices to Activate An Unlimited Life", Gabriela Masala to the show to share her inspirations for Magnificent Living with everyone!Gabriela has been steeping in universal wisdom teachings, contemplative expressive arts and energy medicine for over 20 years. She is passionate about creativity as a fuel for transformation and pioneering new territory of what it means to be fully alive. In addition to being an author, she is also a consultant, recording artist, song carrier, entrepreneur and founding principal of Source Consulting Group. Sharing her third book, Everyday Magnificent: Practices for Activating an Unlimited Life, Gabriela integrates decades of her professional work with mind~body~spirit education through expressive, healing arts facilitation. The process born as a practical application of her studies with mentor Dr. Joe Dispenza. This unique journal is rich with activities, inquiry, movement and meditation practices to creativity engage

John Gray Mars Venus, author of the most well-known and trusted relationship books of all time, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, joins the Aging GreatFULLy show 4/26/19 @ 11amPT/2pmET!Author of over 20 bestselling books, we'll learn to better understand relationships as we discuss his most recent book, "Beyond Mars and Venus: Relationship Skills for Today's Complex World." Dr. John Gray provides practical insights to improve relationships at all stages of life and love. He's appeared on Oprah, The Dr. Oz Show, TODAY, CBS This Morning, Good Morning America & many others and it is a huge honor to now welcome him to the Aging GreatFULLy show!John helps men and women better understand and respect their differences in both personal and professional relationships. His approach combines specific communication techniques with healthy, nutritional choices that create the brain and body chemistry for lasting health, happiness and romance. To learn more about him, visit him at www.marsvenus.com.