- Podcast 107: How Meredith Found Relief After 7 Years of Chronic Pain
Are you suffering from chronic pain or anxiety? Living with chronic pain or anxiety can be debilitating. It can make even the simplest tasks seem overwhelming and exhausting. The constant pain that doesn’t go away can prevent you from living your best life, rob you of joy and take away precious moments. If you’re among…
- Podcast 105: The Power of Herbs as Medicine with Dr. Bill Rawls
Nothing beats the complex protective phytochemistry of herbs when it comes to reducing chronic illnesses and slowing down the aging process. All plants have a defense system that consists of chemicals called phytochemicals, which help protect them from invaders and stressors. These same phytochemicals can neutralize free radicals, toxic substances, and even radiation for our…
- Podcast 101: How Men Can Grow Younger and Healthier as they Age with Nate Wilkins
Men can’t prevent the natural aging process, but they can take steps to age better. Practicing healthy habits like regular exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, and effective stress management is essential for keeping both physical and mental health. Additionally, men should be aware of the importance of hormonal balance in their bodies and take measures…
- Podcast 100: Building A Meditation Practice with Muse Co-Founder, Ariel Garten
We all understand that meditation is beneficial to our overall well-being, but it isn’t always easy to do. Stress can have a damaging effect on our body and mind, but fortunately, we can reduce its impact through meditation. Although it can be challenging to start meditating, just like building any muscle in the body, consistent…
- Podcast 99: Unlock Your Inner Potential And Live Your Purpose with Udo Erasmus
The world we live in can be chaotic and ever-changing, which can lead to us looking outward for answers to our life’s meaning. However, the truth is that all the answers we need are inside us; whether it’s for inspiration, healing, purpose or wisdom – our inner life is all we need. We are the…
- Podcast 98: Unlock Your Mental Health with Ketamine-Assisted Therapy with Dr. Mai Shimada
Chronic depression can have devastating effects on all aspects of an individual’s life, including their sleep. While pharmaceutical medications are a popular option for treatment, they are not always suitable and can come with unwanted side effects. However, in recent years there has been a rise in evidence to support the use of Ketamine therapy…
- Podcast 96: How To Care For Aging Parents
Caring for an aging parent can be a daunting task, especially when they have a chronic illness. It’s bad enough to watch someone you love suffer through sickness, but adding financial struggles to the mix can be traumatizing. The reality is that 70% of us are more likely to get sick before we die, so…
- Podcast 94: Unlock the Benefits of Mushrooms to Support Immune System and Healthy Aging with Nicole Pressly Wolf
When we want to take proactive steps to maintain our health and well-being, medicinal mushrooms can be a part of an ideal solution. Not only are they free of the side effects common with pharmaceutical drugs, but when combined with medications, mushrooms can help strengthen your immune system and restore balance in your body. A…
- Podcast 93: Strength Training After 40 With Trainer Tina Tang
Aging is a gradual process. We feel great one day and then gradually we start feeling changes in our bodies. We lose 1% muscle mass every year after we turn 30. That adds up very quickly. Strength training can be incredibly beneficial in boosting energy levels improving bone health, building muscle, helping with perimenopause symptoms,…
- Podcast 92: Fitness and Body Strength at 65 with Shebah Carfagna
As we age, maintaining our health and fitness can be more challenging. Poor posture, sitting at a computer for long hours, and other lifestyle factors can lead to neck pain and sagging skin. Fortunately, some easy exercises can help alleviate these issues. These exercises can help strengthen neck muscles, improve flexibility, reduce pain and even…
- Podcast 91: Healthy Aging and The Keys to Living a Full, Long Life
Change is an inevitable part of life. Each decade that passes by adds to our life experiences and helps us evolve into who we are today. It is important to embrace change with open arms rather than look for its negatives. If we continue to accept change, good or bad, we will be better equipped…
- Podcast 90: Feeling Disconnected? Find Your Spiritual Awakening with Christina Lopes
If you feel like there’s something more to life than what you are currently experiencing, it could be a sign of a spiritual awakening. You don’t have to wait for anything negative or traumatic to happen in order to have an awakening – it can actually be spontaneous and freeing when achieved without any external…
- Podcast 89: Unlock the Power of Joy with Ivana Tagliamonte
Gratitude is key to success in both work and life. Though it may seem hard to be grateful when times are tough, we can train our brains to find joy and gratitude in every situation. Today on the show, we have a motivational speaker who will delve deeper into this idea and explore how important…
- Podcast 88: Holistic Approach to Living Healthier and Longer With Gary Kaplan
People are living longer lives, yet the quality of life is decreasing. Average lifespans are rising, but chronic diseases and illnesses are appearing earlier and more than ever before. In addition, our quality of life is also suffering due to many conditions like obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. So, what can we do? Why…
- Podcast 86: How to Take Better Care of Our Health and Our Heart With Dr. Raj Anand
It is no secret that healthy diets give you the energy to perform tasks and increase your lifespan, while unhealthy foods cause inflammatory diseases and drain your pockets with medications and surgeries. A healthy lifestyle indeed starts in the kitchen, but what should you not buy when in the supermarket? Which foods should be your…
- Podcast 85: How to Relieve Pain in the Neck, Shoulders, and Hip Flexors with Physical Therapist Christine Koth
Muscle tightness is common for most people. Prolonged muscle tightness can cause other problems which can affect your activities of daily living like walking, getting up and down from a chair or the toilet. Staring at the computer for hours on end can cause tight neck and shoulder muscles. With pain comes inflammation,…
- Podcast 84: How to Reduce Your Pain and Slow Down the Signs of Aging with Chris Kidawski
Aging is a natural process that happens to all of us. Sometimes it can be a slow and gradual process, but sometimes it can be quick and take away many of the things you once loved. One way to slow down the signs of aging is through physical activity, which will aid in improving your…
- Podcast 83. Everything You Need to Know Before You Move to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico with Michelle Wedderburn
In today’s world, it’s easy to believe that we live in a global village. But no matter how technologically connected we are, the truth is that most people in the world have never left their country. In order to be a global citizen with an understanding of other cultures and the value of diversity, it…
- Podcast 81. How To Shed Resistance and Lose Weight Effortlessly with Camille Martin
Losing weight is an ever-ending battle for so many people, and it often feels like a constant sacrifice that is never enough. Eating restrictions creates resistance and food disorders that end up not feeding and nourishing your body and soul. Living in a “filter bubble” and a culture that focuses on body image rather than…
- Podcast 80. The Significance of Dreaming of the Dead with Dr. Joshua Black
What does it mean when you dream of a deceased loved one? Grief dreams evolve in many ways to help you deal with your grief and loss. Grief dreams can provide you with comfort, hope, and even answers to questions you may have. Grief dreams are unique and don’t end when you have stopped grieving.…
- Podcast 79. How To Move and Stretch For Optimal Health with Holly Robison
We all know we need to exercise but how critical is stretching? Stretching can be a game changer for many of us, but we need to do it almost daily to benefit. There are many movements and stretches that you can incorporate into your daily routine to maintain your strength, improve your stability, reduce pain,…
- Podcast 78. The Benefits Of Hydrogen On Health And Performance with Alex Tarnava
Did you know that hydrogen-rich water (hrw) can protect your body? It can help you improve sleep, overall health, and recovery from muscle soreness. Hydrogen has a regulatory role in our cells. In fact, our mitochondria evolve from a hydrogen-dependent organelle, and every cell in our bodies has a base level of hydrogen gas in…
- Podcast 77. Ayurvedic Approach to Immunity and Immune Health with Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya
If modern medicine is not working for you, what do you do? Ayurveda, India’s 5,000 year old holistic healing medical system, is a great alternative and can help you alleviate illnesse that are difficult to treat using modern medicine. Ayurvedic treatment protocol might seem primitive, but it is amazing how it can resurrect the immune…
- Podcast 76. CBDA vs. CBD – Why CBDA Is More Effective And Efficient For Pain Relief With Stacy Cason
Cannabis and CBD has been quite the game changer for millions of people who are chronic sufferers. But have you heard of CBDA? CBDA is the compound before it’s extracted to become CBD. CBDA potentially has higher effectiveness and can be more efficient than CBD at activating the serotonin receptor, which reduces anxiety and nausea. …
- Podcast 75. How Cannabis and CBD Helps Women Over 40 Get Their Sexy Back with Dr. June Chin and Elana Frankel
How is your sex drive? Just because you are over 40, does it means no more sex? Definitely not, just because you are getting older does not mean that you have to say goodbye to sex. In fact, sex not only helps us with pleasure and getting shots of dopamine, but it also has some…
- Podcast 74. How to Obtain a Mexican Visa and Residency with Dr. Gabrielle Smith
Have you been scouring the Internet to find out what you really need to do to get a temporary visa to live in Mexico, or maybe you want to fast-track your permanent residency? When you search online, tons of information is available but are they reliable? Moreover, with so many pieces of information available, it…
- Podcast 73. How Cannabis and CBD can Help you Improve Your Sleep Issues With Dr. June Chin and Elana Frankel
Many people take lack of sleep as a normal disorder, but they don’t know the causes or how to cure it. Insomnia is persistent, and an absence of sleep can lead to severe mental and physical ailments. Many have opted for different methods to help them curb their lack of sleep, like the use of…
- Podcast 72. Why Puerto Vallarta is A Great Place to Retire in 2022 with Taniel Chemsian
When we start to think about retirement, many people dream of moving to another city, town, or even a different country. Perhaps they had always dreamed of moving abroad, but their job kept them from doing so. For many North Americans, Mexico is an ideal place to retire. It has year-round warm weather, close proximity…
- Podcast 71: Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times: Presence
In the final segment of our 6-part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado guides us through managing the present and preparing for the future with emotional intelligence. She discusses what it means to be fully present — paying attention to what’s present in the mind, body,…
- Podcast 70: Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times: Healthy Habits
In Part 5 of our 6 part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado discusses how we can establish healthy habits, create routine, and have ready resources. Rewarding yourself mindfully and strategically is one effective way to create new habits. Michelle dives into the neuroscience of how…
- Podcast 69: Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times: Keeping Authentic Connections
In Part 4 of our 6 part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado dives into the topic of psychological safety. Psychological safety is a state of mind that we all subconsciously strive for and it rests on feeling engaged in meaningful work and feeling purposeful. When…
- Podcast 68: Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times: Practicing Meditation
In Part 4 of our 6 part series on Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado discusses the importance of staying grounded during times of stress. Practicing mindfulness and mindfulness meditation are tools that can help you better embrace the now. Mindfulness is paying attention to what is happening…
- Podcast 67: Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times: Moving from Fear to Empowerment
Uncertainty often brings anxiety and fear. In the previous episode, mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert Michelle Maldonado talked about the importance of understanding how we feel and where it manifests physiologically. In this episode, Michelle dives into the body and brain connection of emotions – specifically fear. Fear is often found underlying higher level…
- Podcast 66: Creating Mindfulness in Uncertain Times: It’s Okay Not to Be Okay
“It’s ok not to feel ok but you have to know what you are feeling in order to move through it.” — Michelle Maldonado Are you feel frustrated, anxious, or uncertain about the new year? Mindfulness teacher and emotional intelligence expert, Michelle Maldonado joins me on this episode to work through the emotions that we…
- Podcast 64: Amazingly Affordable Living in Mazatlan Mexico
Journalist and author of Why We Left: An Anthology of American Women Expats, Janet Blaser, joins us to share her experience living in Mazatlán, Mexico for the past 15 years. What sets Mazatlán apart from more popular cities like Puerto Vallarta is that tourism is not its main industry. For about 100 years, Mazatlán has…
- Podcast 63: Buying 2 Homes in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Buying a property in Mexico can be tricky as a foreigner as the process is quite different than in North America and other parts of the world. Ada and Stefan are originally from the Bay Area in San Francisco, and now travel back and forth to their not one, but two homes in Puerto Vallarta…
- Podcast 62: What to Know When Renting Property in Mexico
Are you thinking about moving or retiring to Mexico? If you are, then maybe you want to rent before diving in and purchasing a property. Today’s guest is Alma Piedra from Vallarta Dream Rentals. She shares important information you need to know about renting a property in Mexico such as rental prices in different areas,…
- Podcast 60: Retiring in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Located in Mexico’s central highlands, San Miguel de Allende is one of the top retirement destinations for foreigners. The perfect spring weather, vibrant expat community, artistic scene and deep culture are only some of the reasons why San Miguel is so popular. Our guest today is real estate agent Veronica Alvarado. She shares everything that…
- Podcast 60:Ayurvedic Treatment for High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, and Thyroid Issues
Do you have or know someone who suffers from high blood pressure, high cholesterol or thyroid issues? Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is an Ayurvedic and holistic family doctor who uses Ayurveda to rebalance the body for better health. In addition to sharing the Ayurvedic approach to treating different ailments, she dives into how the Ayurvedic daily…
- Podcast 59: Lets Talk Low Libido Women’s Health and Menopause
Libidos are an essential part of a woman’s health and important for relationships. If you noticed a hormonal imbalance perhaps because of perimenopause you are not alone. Many women have low libidos, a low sex drive, or some sexual dysfunction. Other women can get vaginal atrophy or hot flashes. Unfortunately, this can be one of…
- Podcast 58: Let’s Talk About Death: How To Plan For a Good Death with End of Life Doula Alua Arthur
Death and dying is not a popular topic to talk about for most people, yet essential if we are going to change the way we view death and prepare for it. Aside from the emotional roller coaster, tying the loose ends of the lives of loved ones can be stressful and complicated. Having someone to…
- Podcast 57: What is Breathwork? Benefits of Breathing Exercises and Breathing Techniques
The health benefits of breathwork are numerous and gaining more recognition around the world. With our daily chronic stress and anxiety, we can easily take breathing for granted. In fact, 90% of us are not breathing correctly meaning that we breathe through our mouths and not our noses. This is concerning because how you breathe…
- Podcast 56: 5 Ways To Relieve Stress, Depression, Anxiety
Your emotions affect your everyday life. We experience stress from work, personal matters, and other people. It’s okay to feel stressed, but pent up stress can lead to serious health consequences. Finding ways to manage stress is essential to prevent stress from building up and negatively affecting your health. In this episode, Risa shares 5…
- Podcast 55: Alternative Therapy For Pain Relief: Prolotherapy and Ozone Therapy
If you suffer from knee pain, back pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, ankle pain, or other pain, prolotherapy and ozone therapy may be a possible treatment option for you. Today’s guest is Dr. Larisa Likver, MD, a physiatrist with a sub-specialty in pain management. She provides her patients with prolotherapy which is the non-surgical reconstruction…
- Podcast 54: A Beginner’s Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms – Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Chaga, Cordyceps and Turkey Tail
Have you heard about the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms? Different types of mushroom also offer a variety of benefits to our health and wellness. In this episode, Tony shares the health benefits and science behind some of the major medicinal mushrooms such as Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, and Turkey Tail. Tony Shields is…
- Podcast 53: How to Shop For CBD Products
The CBD market is flooded with so many different products — CBD oil, edibles, CBD gummies, vapes, drinks, and the list goes on. What is the right product to buy? What brand can you trust? It can get overwhelming and complicated very quickly. Today’s podcast is going to help take away some of the confusion.…
- Podcast 51: Medical Cannabis and CBD For Women’s Health with Dr June Chin
Medical marijuana has helped thousands with cancer, Parkinsons, epilepsy, chronic pain, neurological disorders and so many other illnesses to be able to obtain a quality of life that was not reachable through “traditional, mainstream” treatment. In this episode, Integrative Cannabis physician, Dr. June Chin, dives into the science of cannabis, its application to medicine, and…
- Podcast 50: Dermatologist Dr. Mamina Tips For Anti-Aging Skin Care for Women Over 50
As we get older, our skin changes, so our approach for how we care for it should change as well. In this episode, we get back to the basics with Dermatologist Mamina and her mom Michiko. They talk about old school tips and tricks to keep our skin fresh and healthy. Some natural anti-aging remedies…
- Podcast 49: Cancer Story of Inspiration and Holistic Soul Healing: Stage IV Throat Cancer to Center Stage
Denise DeSimone is an author, documentary filmmaker, motivational speaker, singer, ordained minister, cancer wellness coach and throat cancer survivor. When she was 50 years old, she was diagnosed with Stage IV throat cancer and told that she had 90 days to live. Denise was especially devastated to hear that even if she survived, she would…
- Podcast 48: My Experience with End of Life and Death: Home Funerals, Green Burials and Cremation
Death is stressful for both the dying and their family. However, with proper planning and preparation, a beautiful ceremony can be created to remember your loved one with less stress. Amy Cunningham, Funeral Director, Fitting Tribute Funeral Services helped plan and execute a beautiful home funeral for Risa’s mother. With emotions running high, it was…
- Podcast 47: Term vs. Whole vs. Universal: Types of Life Insurance and Long Term Care Insurance Explained
Today’s guest is insurance agent and financial planner, Franco Livoti. Life insurance is something we should consider sooner rather than later. In this episode, we answer essential questions like: What is life insurance?What is the best kind of life insurance? What types of life insurance are there? How old should I be when I purchase…
- Podcast 46: Pilates, Somatic Movement, Strength Training: What Are The Essential Exercises For Women Over 40?
As we get older, we need to think about the best way to move our bodies for better mind body alignment and function. There is no one size fits all in terms of exercise because each of bodies have been to different places. Physical therapist, Ada Wells, gives us practical advice on what we should…
- Podcast 45: Motivational and Inspirational Self-Help: Overcome Setbacks with Dr. Laura Miranda
“Put yourself forward one day at a time.” – Dr. Laura Miranda, Doctor of Physical Therapy Dr. Laura Miranda has spent her life helping others. As a fitness trainer and athlete, she is very in tune with her body. So when she started not feeling well and couldn’t put her finger on it (nor could…
- Podcast 44: Simple, Realistic, Attainable Ways to Reach Your Weight Loss and Health Goals
“Simple is best. Don’t over complicate it.” – Shanique Allen. Healthy eating to ensure that you are getting the nutrition that you need is not as complicated as it may seem. The first step to improving your nutrition is understanding what you eat, how you eat, and why you eat. Awareness of your cravings is…
- Podcast 43: African Dance + Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet – How Kukuwa of Kukuwa Fitness Stays Young at 62
Kukuwa’s key to a fulfilling and happy life is moving your body, detoxing your body, and eating well. Kukuwa is a dancer, choreographer and founder of Kukuwa Fitness. She is 62 years old and has been dancing since she was 2 years of age. About 40 years ago, Kukuwa created her own dance fusion by…
- Podcast 42: Struggling with Perimenopause, Menopause, Hormonal Changes and Weight Gain? What To Do.
Perimenopause is a major transition that happens in every woman’s life, yet it is not discussed publicly enough. Healthspan Scientist and Coach, Dr. Rachael Van Pelt, breaks down the science of what happens when a woman hits perimenopause, what symptoms we can expect to have (it’s not all about hot flashes!) and what we can…
- Podcast 41: Caring For Dad with Alzheimer’s Disease with MSNBC News Anchor Richard Lui
Do you have a family member with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia? There is little in terms of effective Alzheimer’s Disease conventional medical treatment, but there are many things that you and your family can do to maintain a high quality of life for your loved one and alleviate the stress of caring for someone with dementia…
- Podcast 40: Best Place to Retire Cuernavaca Mexico
Thinking about the perfect location to move or retire to in Mexico? You have to check out Cuernavaca. In this episode, real estate agent, Andrea Dolch, shares what it’s like to live there, the weather, the types of properties available, and the cost of living in Cuernavaca. It’s a little town about 90 minutes south…
- Podcast 39: Dream Retirement in Mexico with Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Agent Taniel Chemsian
In this episode, Risa and Puerto Vallarta real estate agent Taniel Chemsian talk about their upcoming free Dream Retirement in Mexico webinar. If you are someone who has always been curious about moving to Mexico, set aside an hour on June 8th, 9th, 13th, or 16th and come to the webinar. You will learn about…
- Podcast 38: Moving to Playa del Carmen, Mexico: What You Need To Know
In this episode, we explore what it is like to live in Playa Del Carmen Mexico, located in the Yucatan Peninsula. Real estate agent Susana MacDonald shares her thoughts on why Playa Del Carmen is a great place to retire to in Mexico. She talks about affordability, entertainment costs, real estate (renting vs buying), safety,…
- Podcast 37: Moving to Cabo, Mexico during Covid
Tracy and Glen are recent expats to Cabo, Mexico. They are originally from South Africa, but lived in Tampa, Florida for years. They always dreamed of retiring in Mexico, so when the Covid-19 Pandemic closed the doors on them, it prompted them to do more research. They realized that they didn’t have to wait until…
- Podcast 36: Live Your Dream to Move Abroad
Puerto Vallarta Mexico is one of the best places to retire for its affordability, weather, amazing culture and food, small town feel and more. Real Estate agent and friend Taniel Chemsian has been a Puerto Vallarta resident for the last 15 years. He was tired of the daily stress of living in Los Angeles and…
- Podcast 35: Caregiving Tips for Aging Parents
Caring for aging parents at home comes with a lot of stress and anxiety, but we can avoid it by preparing early and making a plan. In this episode, Retired Army General Tony Taguba shares his experiences with at-home senior care for his parents. If you are a caregiver or family caregiver and you are…
- Podcast 34: Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Types of Dementia: What You Need To Know
Getting a dementia diagnosis is one of the moments you hope never to experience. However, families need to know the difference between the types of dementia such as vascular dementia, lewy body dementia, frontal lobe dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Today’s guest is Alzheimer’s Care Strategist and Dementia coach Kerry Mills. She helps families manage the…
- Podcast 33: Seven Phases of Grieving
We all go through grief and mourning at some point in our lives. Millions of us lost loved ones due to the Covid-19 pandemic within the past year and experienced grief and mourning. There is no wrong way to grief because everyone grieves differently and it’s ok to seek help. In this episode, I share…
- Podcast 32: The Physical Benefits of Massage Therapy – Trigger Points, Cupping and Deep Tissue Massage
Massage is not just a spa treatment. There is a restorative benefit to massage that can help with lower back pain, cramps, muscle pain, and blood flow. Rebeca Fernandez, a licensed massage therapist, has been treating Risa and her siblings for years. On this episode of Modern Aging, she shares her expertise on different massage…
- Podcast 31: Conscious Breathing and Its Amazing Health Benefits
When you get emotional, do you take deep breaths? Or do you hyperventilate? Perhaps you stop breathing? Breathing is something very simple and essential for life, but sometimes we forget to do it properly. In this episode of Modern Aging, we are joined by licensed acupuncturist physician and conscious breathing practitioner, Dr. Réquel Lopes to…
- Podcast 30: Using Ayurveda To Treat Covid-19 Symptoms At Home
Ayurveda is India’s 5000 year old holistic medical practice and it has been used to treat and prevent symptoms of Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. Ayurvedic and holistic family doctor, Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya, MD, discusses some of Ayurveda’s basic pillars such as alignment with nature, eating based on the body’s needs, and observing…
- Podcast 29: What Happens At The End of Life?
When we have a terminal illness and are faced with signs of imminent death, many of us are frightened at the thought of dying. We shy away from talking about dying. But knowledge helps us calm our nerves about dying and end of life. On this episode of Modern Aging, Dr. Christopher Kerr, Chief Medical…
- Podcast 28: Retire in Mexico: Buying Real Estate Tips in Puerto Vallarta and other coastal Mexican Cities
Overcome your fears and retire in Mexico! The guest on this episode of Modern Aging is real estate agent Taniel Chemsian. You may have seen him on HGTV’s House Hunters International! Taniel shares tips on how to buy a house in Mexico and most importantly, things you need to be aware of before you purchase…
- Podcast 27: Coronavirus Chronicles: My Daughter Shares Her Symptoms and Recovery
My daughter, Ani, came home from school with symptoms of COVID-19 last March. There were many unknowns back then and we weren’t able to get tested. I treated Ani at home and she fully recovered within a few days.. My husband, Paul, also came home with symptoms of COVID-19 a few days after Ani got…
- Podcast 26: What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is not end of life care. Heather is a palliative care physician and she shares what palliative care really is. It focuses on managing symptoms of distress of the patients and family members. As a palliative care physician, Heather helps patients define their goals of care and align these goals of care with…
- Podcast Ep 25: Covid-19 Long Haulers – Symptoms For 14 Weeks and Counting, Treatment and Recovery
Risa interviewed Amanda Thebes back in July 2020 when she was at week 14 of her Covid-19 recovery journey. At that point she was starting to feel better, but she couldn’t get over her symptoms completely. When Amanda first started feeling under the weather, she presented with the classic symptoms of Covid-19 like cough and…
- Podcast Ep 24: Dating After 60, Find True Love at 70: How To Fall In Love Again
Dating after a breakup or dating after marriage is not easy, but it is possible to find love again. Some of us may want to find love after the loss of a spouse. It is our innate human need for connection. Finding romance after 50, finding love after 60, finding a partner after 70,…
- Podcast Ep 23: How to Reach Your Ideal Weight
After we turn 30, we lose 1% muscle mass every year. The good news is that we can grow muscle mass at any age. If you have never worked out before or haven’t trained in a while, check out Get Strong Over 40, the only beginner strength training program made especially for women over…
- Podcast Ep 22: Over 40? Over 50? How To Live Healthy, Improve Your Quality of Life and Increase Longevity
“What good is increasing how many years we have if we are living most of those years in rapid decline?” – Rachel Van Pelt Dr. Rachel Van Pelt is a healthspan scientist and coach who helps people in midlife increase their healthspan through physical activity, nutrition, sleep, and self care. I know what you are…
- Podcast Ep 21: The Importance of Strength Training for Women Over 40
“Self care includes making sure that your body doesn’t fall apart. “ – Tina Tang. In this episode on Modern Aging, Risa and fitness trainer Tina Tang chat about why it is essential that we strength train especially once we are over the age of 40. As we get older, we naturally lose muscle mass…
- Podcast Ep 20: The Importance of Physical Therapy and How To Move As We Age
Melissa Lam is a physical therapist who is unlike other physical therapists. She has a music degree and music background that molds her into a different kind of practitioner. She takes an integrative and holistic approach to care for patients’ musculoskeletal system. Melissa had issues with back pain and foot pain herself. She came to…
- Podcast Ep 19: Moving to Boquete, Panama
On this episode of Modern Aging, we chat with Jim White of Route to Retire about retirement in Boquete, a small town in the mountains of Panama. Jim retired at age 43 and moved to Boquete, Panoma with his family in 2019. If you are looking for places to retire to, this episode is a…
- Podcast Ep 18: Tips For Financial Footing and Freedom
Because of Covid-19, we are all living in a time uncertainty. If money is a topic that is giving you stress, listen to this episode of Modern Aging. Financial advisor Manisha Thakor talks about how to budget, save and spend your money. Manisha is also the founder of moneyzen.com, a financial education consultancy that helps…
- Podcast Ep 17: Valuable Life Lessons from a 95 Year Old
Betty Zimmer, a humorous and deeply spiritual 95-year old, is a special guest on Modern Aging. She shares valuable life lessons on how to live your best life. Her key secret to longevity is to work on improving yourself and meditating. “When you focus your mind and you are at peace, you eliminate the illness…
- Podcast Ep 16: Estate Planning and Grief Counseling
Charlie Jones is an estate lawyer and grief counselor featured on Modern Aging to help us better understand and legally prepare for an unfortunate illness or circumstance. Besides rescuing cats and dogs, Charlie represents conservatee clients as a court appointed attorney.This requires engaging with clients in a difficult point of their life. Conservatorship is a…
- Podcast Ep 15: Months Long Battle with Covid-19 and Home Recovery
In this episode of Modern Aging, Risa interviews a family friend Elaine who got Covid back in the Spring. She had a variety of symptoms and it took her months to recover. On the night that Elaine first got sick on March 16th, she experienced chills, and body ache and then, later a cough. Interestingly,…
- Podcast Ep 14: Best Place to Retire: Moving to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
In this episode of Modern Aging, real estate agent Susana MacDonald shares why you should consider retiring to Playa del Carmen and what to expect if you decide so. Susana lived in many different places. Before she moved to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Susana lived in South Florida. She started coming to Playa del Carmen…
- Podcast Ep 13: Medicare vs Medicaid Explained
If you work, money is taken out of your paycheck in order to contribute to Medicare, the federal health insurance program. Thus, when you turn 65, you are eligible for Medicare to pay for the cost of your healthcare (there are other circumstances where you would be eligible for Medicare as well). However, Medicare doesn’t…
- Podcast Ep 12: What is Hypnotherapy? How Hypnosis Can Heal Chronic Pain, Anxiety and Illness
“Western medicine is the only medical society that removes the mind out of the body in healing, but there is no healing without healing the mind because the body is an extension of the subconscious mind,” shares Lisa Ludovici, a medical support hypnosis practitioner. She teaches people how to mobilize their own inner resources for…
- Podcast Ep 11: How Medical Cannabis Works
In this episode of Modern Aging, Risa shares a recorded visit from 2019 with her mom, her sister, and cannabis doctor Dr. June Chin. This recorded consultation contains useful information about how medical cannabis can be used to treat Parkinson’s Disease among many other illnesses. For patients with Parkinson’s Disease, the body is constantly contracting…
- Podcast Ep 10: Covid-19 Home Treatment and Recovery with Ayurveda and TCM
A good friend of mine contracted Covid-19 and treated her Covid symptoms with a combination of Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She had a wide range of early signs such as cough, sore throat, and nausea. Like most people, she managed at home and has now recovered using an integrative approach. She is…
- Podcast Ep 9: Vitamin D, Zinc, Sleep, Stress Management – Boost Your Immune System to Fight Flu, Colds, Covid-19
Dr. Pamela Yee, MD is a functional medicine doctor who is board certified in internal medicine and holistic medicine. In practice, she takes time to fully understand her patients individually by diving deep to find the root cause of a particular problem. As we continue to battle Covid-19, Dr. Yee shares many ways in which…
- Podcast Ep 8: What is Perimenopause? Menopause Symptoms and Latest Treatments
Women can spend 8-10 years leading up to menopause. That is a long time to experience a laundry list of possible symptoms such as exhaustion, weight gain, and hot flashes. Menopause is real and it’s time to talk about it more openly. Here with me today is Amanda Thebes, a fitness trainer, women’s health expert…
- Podcast Ep 7: How To Deal With Stress and Anxiety
Today, Risa is joined by life and business strategic transformation expert, former Mustang Marine and founder of the Take Command Project, Paul Gowin, to discuss how to overcome stress, fear and anxiety especially during stressful times. Anxiety is prevalent right now for so many reasons — the ongoing uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, political unrest,…
- Podcast Ep 6: Got Covid-19 Symptoms? Tips On What To Do
When Risa’s daughter first showed symptoms of Covid-19, she panicked just realizing how serious and prevalent the disease is. Panic and fear are caused by a lack of knowledge, preparation, and understanding. Listen to gain some knowledge and how to prepare properly. Risa shares tips about how to treat Covid-19 symptoms at home, how to…
- Podcast Ep 5: My Covid-19 Home Treatment Plan
On this episode of Modern Aging, host Risa Morimoto shares her family’s experience with getting Covid-19. Her daughter came home with symptoms of Covid-19 in March during the beginning weeks of the pandemic. A few days later, her husband also fell ill, but experienced different symptoms. Although her daughter and her husband contracted Covid-19 back…
- Podcast Ep 4: What is Ayurveda? What’s Your Dosha (Pitta, Vatta, Kapha)?
Today’s guest is Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya. She is an Ayurvedic and holistic medical doctor practicing in New York. Ayu-means longevity and veda- means wisdom, so Ayurveda means the knowledge of life. The objective of Ayurveda is to not only heal people but to keep them strong. When Dr. Bhattacharya started applying Ayurveda practices to treat…
- Podcast Ep 1. Tips to Overcome Fear and Stress During Covid-19
This episode was originally recorded in March 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic for Modern Aging’s YouTube Channel. Host Risa Morimoto addresses anxiety, fear, and panic about Covid-19. She offers guidance on how to take a step back to stay in perspective. There’s a lot of things we can’t control like who gets sick…
- Podcast Ep 2: Top Reasons To Retire in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
In this episode of Modern Aging, host Risa Morimoto chats with her friend and real estate agent Taniel Chemsian in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They talk about the top reasons why you will want to consider Mexico as a retirement spot. In November 2001, Taniel visited Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for the first time. He was living…
- Podcast Ep 3: 5 Ways To Lose Weight Permanently
For many of us, quarantine has led to weight gain because we’ve found comfort in food and sedentary activities like binge watching movies. In this episode of Modern Aging, host and integrative nutrition health coach Risa Morimoto walks through how to permanently lose the weight by implementing healthy lifestyle changes. At the top of her…