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Jane Austen, Queen Victoria, Special Travel...Interview with Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger Smithsonian Associates, The Not Old Better Show Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I'm your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is show number 390 As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living series, we're speaking today to Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger. Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger is a returning guest, a Not Old Better Show audience favorite, and today's show is going to be extra wonderful. I say extra wonderful for a reason, Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger joins us today to talk about Jane Austen, Queen Victoria, and global travel. Before you try to solve the "are these all connected," mystery, let me tell you the connection is Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger, of course, and the sheer number of Smithsonian activities in her upcoming schedule. First up we'll talk with Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger about Jane Austen and her regency world. We'll answer the question about what is a regency world, and discuss the fact that the Prince Regent was at the heart of contradictions in 1800 England. All this will be seen through the eyes of Jane Austen and her novels. Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger provides fans of Austen added insight into the characters and their lives, and aficionados of history with the details and dramas that made this one of the most fascinating eras in England. Regarding Queen Victoria, Wwe'll talk today with Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger to answer the questions about how the 18-year-old Victoria came to the throne, to rule an England on the brink of industrial expansion, economic progress, and the establishment of the British empire. And, how could a young woman with no experience or training in governance rule a troubled nation through turbulent times? More? Yes, absolutely, and I'll let Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger herself describe her big travel announcement, joining us here on The Not Old Better Show, with lots to discuss! My special thanks to Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger for joining me today, and please check out The Not Old Better Show web site for more details about Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger's Smithsonian events. And, of course, my thanks always to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. The Not Old Better Show. Talk About Better. Thanks everybody. For more details, please check out: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/regency-world-of-jane-austen Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Twyla Tharp - Keep It Moving: Interview The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday, Author Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I'm your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is show number 389. As part of our Fitness Friday, author interview series, we're speaking today to Twyla Tharp. Twyla Tharp is one of America's greatest choreographers, and is a New York Times Best Selling author, on top of everything else. This is an exciting interview for me! I love dance, am in love with my own dancer, choreographer wife, and have been a big fan of Twyla Tharp's ever since I watched her wonderful original choreography in the dance scenes from the movie, HAIR! I'll post a link to Twyla Tharp's Aquarius dance video from YouTube in the show notes. (https://youtu.be/N9oq_IskRIg) Twyla Tharp's new book, Keep It Moving, is a series of no-nonsense meditations on how to live with purpose as time passes. From the details of how she stays motivated to the stages of her evolving fitness routine, Tharp models how fulfillment depends not on fortune—but on attitude, possible for anyone willing to try and keep trying. Culling anecdotes from Twyla's life and the lives of other luminaries, each chapter is accompanied by a small exercise that will help anyone develop a more hopeful and energetic approach to the everyday. That, of course, is our guest today, Twyla Tharp, reading from her new book, 'Keep It Moving." Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, New York Times Best Selling author, two-time EMMY award winner, TONY award winner, and one of America's greatest choreographers, Twyla Tharp. Please check out https://notold-better.com for more great shows and details from The Not Old Better Show. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Clipper Ships, Opium, Trade & Racing - Steven Ujifusa Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I'm your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 388. Today's show is brought to by Plexaderm. As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, author interview series, our guest today is historian, author Steven Ujifusa. Steven Ujifusa has appeared as a guest on CBS Sunday Morning and NPR. His new book, Barons of the Sea, brings to life the dynasties that built and owned the magnificent clipper ships of America's nineteenth-century-era of maritime glory. That, of course, is our guest today on The Not Old Better Show, Steven Ujifusa, reading from his new book, Barons of the Sea. Steven Ujifusa is with us today, and he will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates, Wednesday, October 23, 2019. More information is available at our web site, but, now, please join me in welcoming via internet phone, author Steven Ujifusa. Thanks to Plexaderm for sponsoring our show today, and my special thanks to Steven Ujifusa for joining me today. And, thanks always to the wonderful Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody. For more details about Plexaderm, please click here: https://www.tryplexaderm.com?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=podcasts&utm_content=notoldbetter For more information about the Smithsonian Associates tickets, details and location, please click here: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/clipper-ships-sailing-ships-that-ruled-trade-routes Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The Sixties - How the Decade Shaped America Today Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I'm your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 387. As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, author interview series, our guest today is Leonard Steinhorn. Leonard Steinhorn's expertise includes American politics, culture, and media; the presidency and presidential elections; political strategy and communication; recent American history; the 1960s; race relations in America. He is the author of The Greater Generation: In Defense of the Baby Boom Legacy. Now, some out there in our audience of Not Old Better Show patrons might wince at some of the more garish staples of the 1960s, like bell bottoms, tie-dyed T-shirts, and unbridled hairstyles—especially when they turn up in our personal photo albums. But even though the decade is now half a century in the past, it's one that continues to reverberate in our society, politics, culture, and institutions to this day, but our guest today, Leonard Steinhorn, explores the decade's meaning and its legacy—which may well be the widening dividing line in our politics today You'll hear from Leonard Steinhorn here today, and Lenny Steinhorn will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program, Tuesday, October 15, 2019. But, now, please join me in welcoming via internet phone, author Leonard Steinhorn. For more details about tickets, times and locations, please click here at Smithsonian Associates: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/flashback-sixties-how-decade-shaped-american-politics-today Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Cathy Barrow - Pie Maker Extraordinaire Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I'm your host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode number 386. Today's show is brought to you AirMedCareNetwork.com As part of our Smithsonian Associates, Art of Living, author interview series, our guest today is Cathy Barrow. Cathy Barrow is a food writer, cooking teacher, and pie maker. I'm excited to have you hear from Cathy about the mouth-watering subject of pie making, crusts, fillings and all things flaky! Cathy Barrow will astonish with new ways to use pastry dough deliciously, all with crowd-pleasing (and easy-to-make) results. In her new cookbook, When Pies Fly, Cathy Barrow digs into a world of doughs for galettes, small tarts, turnovers, empanadas, strudels, knishes, fried pies, and poppers, all of which are offered in sweet and savory iterations, or with stars dotting the surface, Cathy Barrow will guide us, including offering a step-by-step demonstration at Smithsonian Associates of a well-tested recipe that makes turning out a free-form pie practically foolproof. That, of course, is our guest today, Cathy Barrow, reading from her new cookbook, "When Pies Fly." You'll hear from Cathy here today, and Cathy will be presenting at the Smithsonian Associates program, Portable Pies, Thursday, October 10, 2019. For ticket information, please check HERE at Smithsonian Associates: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/cathy-barrow-portable-pies?utm_source=RAad&utm_medium=OAtsa&utm_content=mwX&utm_campaign=MayWe But, now, please join me in welcoming via internet phone, author Cathy Barrow. My thanks to https://www.airmedcarenetwork.com for sponsoring today's show, and my special thanks to Cathy Barrow for joining me today. And, thanks always to the wonderful Smiths Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Active Aging Week-I TRY EMS-with Expert, Connie Ruiz Fitness Friday Expert Interview Series Active Aging Week-I TRY EMS-with Expert, Connie Ruiz Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I'm Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode # 385. As part of our Fitness Friday series, today's interview is another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. It's Active Aging Week here in the US, and we are celebrating aging and the benefits of active living at any age, Active Aging Week showcases the capabilities of older adults as fully participating members of society. This campaign also spotlights role models that lead the way. Learn how you can join with thousands of Active Aging Week supporters to help change the way we age. Active Aging is Redefining aging. Today we'll be speaking with Connie Ruiz, founder and executive director of Personal20, which is an Electric Muscle Stimulation company, based here in Northern Virginia. "Electrical Muscle Stimulation." I'll say it again, Electrical Muscle Stimulation, known as EMS, is just what it says: electrodes stimulate muscle contractions using electricity. As a matter of fact, with EMS over 36,000 muscle contractions occur, targeting deep muscle fibers, while you are doing an exercise workout program with a skilled Personal Trainer who is approved to work with this new wearable technology. The "you" in the last sentence is actually "me," as I traveled to the Personal 20 facility and was connected to the various electrodes and then spent 20 minutes "exercising" with resistance, all coordinated by a personal trainer, Connie Ruiz. Is it safe? Good question. The Personal20 system from e-Fit is one of the systems available with full FDA clearance and approval as an official medical device passing the FDA's regulatory requirements. We'll speak with Connie Ruiz today, and I'll review my progress with you over the next few shows, and I will be speaking with one of the Personal20 trainers about working with older adult clients, all for Active Aging Week. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Connie Ruiz. My thanks to Connie Ruiz, founder and executive director of Personal20 (https://personal20.com), and to all of you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show listeners. Let's talk about better…The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody. For more information, please check out: https://notold-better.com Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Let's Move Author, James P. Owen Fitness Friday, Author Interview Series Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, I'm Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #384. Today's show is brought to you by Plexaderm. As part of our Fitness Friday author interview series, today we're speaking with best selling author, James P. Owen. James P. Owen is the author of 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. All of which of prime importance to our Not Old Better Show audience. Today on The Not Old Better Show, we'll hear from author Jim Owen, who has expanded his focus, becoming a passionate evangelist for fitness as a way of life. Jim Owen's new book, "Just Move! A New Approach to Fitness After 50," is available now, and Jim Owen will remind us today that being in shape helps older adults stay mobile, active, and independent, enabling a quality of life no amount of money can buy. James Owen will share with us his mantra about being "Geezer Fit," and his 5 Planes of Movement exercises. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, best selling author, James Owen. Go to tryplexaderm.com and use my code NOTOLDBETTER for 50% off plus an additional $10 off! That's right, 50% off plus an extra $10 off! This offer is also available by calling 1-800-685-twelve ninety-two and mentioning code NOTOLDBETTER. Plexaderm is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee! Visit tryplexaderm.com today and use code NOTOLDBETTER at checkout. That's https://www.tryplexaderm.com. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Young Adult Author, Mara Rutherford The Not Old Better Show, Author Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I'm Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #383. Today's show is brought to you by Plexaderm. As part of our author interview series, today we're speaking with Mara Rutherford, author of the new book the "Crown of Coral and Pearl." We're fortunate that Mara Rutherford has agreed to read a passage from the book for us today, but let me tell you a bit about Mara. First of all, let me tell you that Mara and I are related. My dear cousin Nancy had triplets, and Mara is one of three, who I've gotten to know well, and you'll know her a bit after our conversation today, but trust me when I tell you, this is not nepotism, but a great new book from a very hardworking author, that is an ideal read for all ages, but particularly so for grandparents and grandchildren. Hence, no favoritism here, just a great story for all. We'll have links up for more information about Mara Rutherford, but briefly, Mara Rutherford began her writing career as a journalist but quickly discovered she far preferred fantasy to reality. As I say, Mara Rutherford is a triplet born on Leap Day, and Mara holds a Master's degree in Cultural Studies from the University of London. Mara has since lived all over the world along with her young family and Marine-turned-diplomat husband. Mara Rutherford's debut YA fantasy CROWN OF CORAL AND PEARL is available for sale now, published by HarperCollins. And now let's listen as Mara Rutherford reads from her new book about the cost of becoming royalty. Our sponsor today is Plexaderm, and please go to https://www.tryplexaderm.com/ and use my code NOTOLDBETTER for 50% off plus an additional $10 off! That's right, 50% off plus an extra $10 off! This offer is also available by calling 1-800-685-twelve ninety-two and mentioning code NOTOLDBETTER. Plexaderm is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee! Visit tryplexaderm.com today and use code NOTOLDBETTER at checkout. That's tryplexaderm.com. Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Fitness Friday - Eating Healthy: Obsession Risk The Not Old Better Show, Fitness Friday - Sabrena Jo Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, I'm host Paul Vogelzang, and this is episode 382. Today's show is brought to you by AirMedCare Network.com. Our show today is part of our Fitness Friday series, and it's another great one in our Fitness Friday programs. We'll be hearing from returning guest, Sabrena Jo, who'll join us in just a minute. But, by way of introduction, Sabrena Jo, of course, is a favorite with our Not Old Better audience and is the American Council on Exercise, Director of Science and Research Content. Sabrena Jo, about some very exciting research which suggests that with respect to eating healthy, which we all know is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but being overly preoccupied with healthy eating can become physically and socially impairing. The research, which as always, we'll link to, goes on to say that those who have obsessive-compulsive traits, depression and a previous eating disorder, and/or are preoccupied with their appearance and body image, are more likely to be at risk for developing the condition. Other eating habits such as being a vegetarian or vegan also put individuals at higher risk for developing the eating condition known as Orthorexia Nervosa. This may be counterintuitive, but it is serious stuff, and here to share that specific research is Sabrena Jo, Director of Science and Research Content from the American Council on Exercise. Sabrena Jo will explain the research, why it's important, what the research means to health and exercise, and how best to focus on promoting healthy movement, rather than "working off" food or losing a certain amount of weight in a certain amount of weeks. I'm very interested in this subject and the research, so let's welcome back to Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The League of Nations: The Quest for World Peace Between the Wars Smithsonian Associates Author Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show. I'm Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #381, from our Smithsonian Associates series. As part of our Smithsonian Associates, author interview series, our guest today on The Not Old Better Show is author Garrett Peck. Garrett Peck has written a new book about The League of Nations, entitled, The Great War in America: World War I and Its Aftermath, and will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates for his presentation, Monday Sept. 23, 2019, at the Ripley Center in Washington DC. Our guest today, Historian and author Garrett Peck tells how the League of Nations came to be, its successes and failures over its 26 years of existence, and its demise and resurrection through the United Nations after World War II. He chronicles the forces that led to the creation of the league and the partisan process within the United States that rejected the peace treaty that ended WWI, returned the country to isolationism, and left a scar on all who suffered, all who died, and all for so little achievement. That, of course is our guest today, author Garrett Peck, reading from his new book, The Great War in America: World War I and Its Aftermath, and will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates for his presentation, Monday Sept. 23, 2019, at the Ripley Center in Washington DC. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show via internet phone, Garrett Peck. For ticket details, please click HERE> https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/league-of-nations-quest-for-world-peace-between-wars Talk About Better™ The Not Old Better Show on Radio & Podcast! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.