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Changing the Stereotype of Aging in America with Dr.Roger Landry

Posted on January 9, 2016 Written by Thomas Matt Leave a Comment

Season 5 Episode 12, January 9th, 2016

Sustainable ‘Economic Development’ needs the ‘MiddleLiving Economy’

Dr. Roger Landry is a great asset to our family and collective on the radio program. As a preventive medicine physician, author of the award winning, ‘Live Long, Die Short: A Guide to Authentic Health and Successful Aging and President of Masterpiece Living, Dr. Landry is an awesome guest and proactive speaker.

As a flight surgeon in the Air Force for more than 22 years, Dr. Landry and his expertise helped keep our nations pilots and other aircrew performing at their best. He translates that experience, (similar to many of the chats we have on the radio program regarding ‘transitional-careers’) into a fun and easy to understand one hour lesson.

Please join us as we talk about-

The ‘70’ percent lifestyle mindset
Public policy changes as it pertains to an aging population base
The MacArthur foundation
Dr. Landry and his college leg injury and how he is dealing with chronic pain
Successful aging and quality of life
Purpose and meaning in your life

Please listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers Rock’ radio talk show, show 12 season 5 syndicated all over Michigan on the Michigan Talk Network, the Spartan Sports Network SSN/24-7 website (get the app Spartan Fans), ITunes and here on January 9th, 2016 below-

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“What To Do When all You Want to do is Quit?” with AARP jobs expert Kerry Hannon

Posted on January 6, 2016 Written by Thomas Matt Leave a Comment

Season 5 Episode 11, January 2nd, 2016

“What to do when all you want to do is quit?”

Our friend and nationally recognized authority, Kerry Hannon, on career transitions and retirement and a frequent TV and radio personality who talks about many topics that concern all of us, the ‘MiddleLiving’ and ‘SuperiorSenior’ demographic offers her expert advice.

This episode is titled “What to do when all you want to do is quit?” A very relevant topic which Kerry discusses with energy and juice for life.

Kerry’s latest book ‘Working After 50 For Dummies’, published by Wiley and for AARP (link to AARP Michigan) is a great book to help us all in that transitional mindset we all find ourselves at some point. Kerry will share many tips about repositioning your mindset at work, small things that can make a difference. They all add up to a quality of life improvement.

Please listen as we discuss-

Why being bored is the kiss of death at work
Keeping a diary and how it can help our mindset
Continuing education
Being nimble
Sincere compliments, how they help our workplace family
Dealing with generational issues
Celebrating co-workers successes

Please listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers Rock’ radio talk show, show 11 season 5 syndicated all over Michigan on the Michigan Talk Network, the Spartan Sports Network SSN/24-7 website (get the app Spartan Fans), ITunes and here on January 2, 2016 below-

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A Bold New Approach to Addiction and Recovery with Erica Spiegelman

Posted on December 26, 2015 Written by Thomas Matt Leave a Comment

Season 5 Episode 10, December 26th, 2015

‘Rewired’- A book you need to buy!

Recent census data estimates that nearly 35 million people in the United States are 65 years of older. Substance abuse among those 60 and older (including misuse of prescription drugs) currently affects about 17 percent of this population. By 2020, the number of older adults with substance abuse problems is expected to double.

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WHEN PEOPLE AGE, THEIR SENSITIVITY TO ALCOHOL INCREASES AS THEIR TOLERANCE DECREASES.

Our guest this week is the author of ‘Rewired- A Bold New Approach to Addiction and Recovery’, Erica Spiegelman. An Addiction Specialist, Counselor and Speaker she has made an indelible mark in the field of addiction and recovery. She has founded a multi-media health and wellness platform and she is a welcome family member to our team.

Erica Spiegelman changes lives every day by working with individuals, couples, and families on personal growth and overall wellness. She provides a holistic approach to helping people overcome their struggles with addictions and dependency so that they can create healthy lives for themselves.

Erica’s website offers hope, and change and along with her book a new outlook and chance!

Please listen as we talk about-

Understanding the pain
Treating the issue
Letting love in, (if you have courage)
Healthy relationships
Don’t wait until you hit bottom
Addiction and being alone
Your 5 people closest matter the most
Mindfullness

Please listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers Rock’ radio talk show, show 10 season 5 syndicated all over Michigan on the Michigan Talk Network, the Spartan Sports Network SSN/24-7 website (get the app Spartan Fans), ITunes and here on December 26th, 2015 below-

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Building more ‘Communities for a Lifetime’ in Michigan: Enhancing Economic Development with Brigit Hassig

Posted on December 19, 2015 Written by Thomas Matt Leave a Comment

Season 5 Episode 9, December 19th, 2015

Making your move and staying connected

We need leadership! We need the Monster Facilitators like Brigit Hassig and Jessie Riley!

Brigit Hassig should be given the keys to Grand Haven, she has helped so many people live longer, with passion and she is a pillar of her community!

Chronological predetermination, what does that mean? Brigit could go back to college and work on her PhD, but no, she has decided to help not only Grand Haven but the whole state of Michigan with her knowledge and giving attitude. I applaud her and everyone should as well! Appreciating a community asset like Brigit should not be taken lightly!

Don’t wait to get involved, find a group like Four Pointes and to start giving back to your community!

Volunteers enable the Four Pointes team to provide expanded services to their members. There are a wide variety of possibilities for volunteers from delivering meals to insurance counseling. From helping with crafts to leading classes. There’s no doubt there is a place for you on the Four Pointes team! You can do this in your community, just contact Brigit Hassig for a speaking opportunity.

Life is Good. Make it Better.

Getting started is easy. Contact Brigit or Jessie Riley today.

Getting started with Four Pointes is simple and incredibly rewarding. Your access to activities, events, trips and excursions, classes, exercise, meals, support, and much, much more is right around the corner. Click the “Get Started” button below and take the 2-3 minutes necessary to fill out the simple Four Pointes membership form. It’s the best few minutes you’ve spent in a long, long time.

Lets discuss of this and more- lifestyle, success, categorizing, put people into boxes, describing groups of people, not marginalizing older adults but empowering them!

In this weeks episode please listen as we discuss-

Demographers and the changing of America
Communities and outreach
Member led group activities
Four Pointes
Masterpiece Living
What are your goals
The big picture
And more

Please listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers Rock’ radio talk show, show 9 season 5 syndicated all over Michigan on the Michigan Talk Network, the Spartan Sports Network SSN/24-7 website (get the app Spartan Fans), ITunes and here on December 19th, 2015 below-

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Elder Law with Katie Lynwood

Posted on December 19, 2015 Written by Thomas Matt Leave a Comment

Season 5 Episode 8, December 12th, 2015

Keeping it simple

What are some of the things we can do better as we move through our lives? This show we talk with our favorite Elder Law expert Katie Lynwood, following up with pertinent Q&A on legalese.

Or putting it more simply, (and I like simple when it comes to law issues) the next step.

Things we can do better, where to start.

A Michigan State University graduate of its College of Law in 2008, Katie Lynwood is our expert. Working for the firm of Bernick Radner & Ouellette, P.C. in Lansing, Michigan, and named as a Michigan Super Lawyer in the areas of Estate Planning and Probate, in 2013,14 & 15 having a conversation with the new mom to be is always informativie and interesting.

In this weeks episode please listen as we discuss-

Powers of Attorney (crucial)
Both the financial and medical
What are your goals
The big picture
Wills and trusts
Costs
The administration of your wishes after you are gone
And more

Please listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers Rock’ radio talk show, show 8 season 5 syndicated all over Michigan on the Michigan Talk Network, the Spartan Sports Network SSN/24-7 website (get the app Spartan Fans), ITunes and here on December 12th, 2015 below-

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The Doctor Speaks MSU’s Dr. Matt Zatkin

Posted on December 14, 2015 Written by Thomas Matt Leave a Comment

Season 5 Episode 7, December 5th, 2015

The Future of our Well-Being

Managing dis-ease is becoming a thing of the past as we are entering the realm of personalized medicine. Health, wellness, and proactive lifestyles are becoming more of a common everyday modality and knowledge, desire and doctors who treat the patient are the future of living longer.

Dr. Matt Zatkin is our guest and going to become our go to well-being expert. Dr. Mathew Zatkin graduated from Michigan State Universities College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010. He completed his residency in Neuromusculoskeletal and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and is currently serving as faculty at MSU’s OMM Clinic.

Dr. Zatkin is the son of a Chiropractor and is a major supporter of ‘self-healing’ with an emphasis on movement and function.

A fascinating interview, Dr. Zatkin builds the foundation for being our on air expert by laying the groundwork of his experiences with patients.

During this interview you will hear us talk about-

Posture and lengthening
Why our pelvis is the epicenter of posture
How to get away from pain
Repetitive and over-use injuries
What is ‘Acute’ and ‘Chronic’ pain

Please listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers Rock’ radio talk show, show 7 season 5 syndicated all over Michigan, the Spartan Sports Network SSN/24-7 website (get the app Spartan Fans), ITunes and here on December 5th, 2015 below-

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Leading and Growing with Allison McClintick of FLIGHTLEAD

Posted on November 29, 2015 Written by Thomas Matt Leave a Comment

Season 5 Episode 6, November 28th, 2015

Leading and Growing with Allison McClintick

One of the most impressive and dynamic leadership experts around our guest this week always brings plenty of energy and knowledge. Allison McClintick is worth learning from and listening to.

As a Doctoral student in ‘Leadership and Change’ at Antioch University, a consultant to big industry, speaker, trainer and a radio show host of her own show, “Influence Junkie”, saying that having many irons in the fire is a massive understatement. If you are looking for someone to help pick up your game, shape your skills, and maybe sharpen a tool or two give Allison a listen.

As the founder of ‘Flight Lead- Leader Development’ Allison will educate us on our personal evolutions which as she says “will inevitably result in lasting transformative change in all roles of life”.

In this episode we talk about-

People and relationships
Honoring responsibility
Motivation and Inspiration
Emotional connectedness

Please listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers Rock’ radio talk show, show 4 season 5 syndicated all over Michigan, the Spartan Sports Network SSN/24-7 website (get the app Spartan Fans), ITunes and here on November 28th, 2015 below-

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What’s My Purpose with Dr. Debbie Heiser

Posted on November 23, 2015 Written by Thomas Matt Leave a Comment

Season 5 Episode 5, November 21st, 2015

If we want to discuss something like ‘what’s my purpose’ who better to talk it up with then Dr. Debbie Heiser.

“Deborah Heiser has a PhD in Applied Developmental Psychology, and is an aging specialist. She is trained in guardianship, has served as a legal guardian, has conducted empirical research, published scholarly articles and book chapters, and has co-edited a book entitled Spiritual Assessment and Intervention with Older Adults: Current Directions and Applications. Her publications, grant awards and presentations focus on geriatric topics and include depression, palliative care, elder abuse, and spirituality.”

Talking about vulnerabilities, feeling safe and exploring life’s transitions can make such a massive educational difference. Getting to the bottom, raising our games, all of it can assist us in the figuring out of “What’s My Purpose”

When we talk with Dr. Debbie you know that ‘Generativity’ will come into the conversation, and of course it does.

In todays show we talk about-

Mentoring
Volunteering
Philanthropy
Leaving our mark on the world
Generativity

Please listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers Rock’ radio talk show, show 5 season 5 syndicated all over Michigan, the Spartan Sports Network SSN/24-7 website (get the app Spartan Fans), ITunes and here on November 21st, 2015 below-

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Aging Gracefully with Joan Pagano

Posted on November 14, 2015 Written by Thomas Matt Leave a Comment

Season 5 Episode 4, November 14th, 2015

When Joan Pagano speaks, people should really listen. A wonderful lady, and long-term contributor to our radio program it endears me to talk fitness and women’s weight training with the premier knowledge giver Joan Pagano.

As she states on her website-

“My mission is to help you manage the aging process with grace. Through the practical resources I provide I can help you restore lost vitality and keep you looking good in your jeans using easy “real life” exercise methods.”

Joan has written 8 books, they are are beautifully designed, her caring attitude is superb and her giving nature is of the utmost integrity.

She basically is a rock star in my opinion. Her website is loaded with free information and is created with you in mind ladies!

“Work out the kinks before you jump out of bed in the morning! Do these gentle limbering exercises to ease into the demands of your day.”

Listen in as uncover stories and inspiration, you will not be disappointed.

In todays show we talk about-

The toxic lifestyle
Why weight training for women is critical to good health
Dealing with intimidation
Avoiding Osteoperosis
Functional exercises, the pushup and squat

Please listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers Rock’ radio talk show, show 3 season 5 syndicated all over Michigan, the Spartan Sports Network SSN/24-7 website (get the app Spartan Fans), ITunes and here on November 14th, 2015 below-

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Financial Fitness with Milwaukee’s own Kirk (‘Comfort Zone’) Spano

Posted on November 7, 2015 Written by Thomas Matt Leave a Comment

Season 5 Episode 3, November 7th, 2015

The Optimistic Realist

Standby according to my pal and yours, the ‘Milwaukee Money-Man’ Kirk Spano, there is a major boom coming! Ever heard of the ‘Echo-Boom’?

If you read Kirk and his ‘Fundamental Trends’ newsletter and maybe see enough greatness there to join, you maybe thanking me for awhile.

Deep Fundamental Research + Powerful Trend Analysis = Fundamental Trends

You are welcome! 🙂

Aging well, QOL, MiddleLiving, SuperiorSeniors, and anymore adjectives I can dream up here we go with positivity and plentifullness. That is as long as we keep our proverbial eye on our ball.

As Kirk will share with us his philosophy is this-

“In a world full of risk and uncertainty, finding an investment approach that truly protects your lifestyle and legacy is difficult. At Bluemound Asset Management we use extensive in house and outside expert research to build a margin of safety into every decision. Our approach helps us prevent large permanent losses, while allowing us opportunity for market beating returns over full cycles.

Bluemound is a different type of investment firm. We are a fee-only registered investment adviser that acts as a fiduciary looking out for your best interest. We have no investment products to sell that would cause us the same conflicts of interest that most of the sales driven financial industry has.

We are on the same side of the table as you are. We only make more when you do. Isn’t that how it should be?”

In todays show we talk about-

Warren Buffet
Kirk’s ‘Fundamental Trends’ newsletter
Mutual Fund Asset Allocation
Disengenious and snake oil, yes they exist!
3 steps forward and one sideways
The ‘Echo Boom’

Please listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers Rock’ radio talk show, show 3 season 5 syndicated all over Michigan, the Spartan Sports Network SSN/24-7 website (get the app Spartan Fans), Itunes and here on November 7th, 2015 below-

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Our Shifting Sands of Life with Debra Zarne

Posted on October 31, 2015 Written by Thomas Matt Leave a Comment

Season 5 Episode 2, October 31st, 2015

Living your dream through transitional recreation, loving yourself and care giving!

Our podcast featuring Debra Zarne covered several aspects of Debra’s interesting life: her transition from being a successful, high-powered lawyer in Manhattan to becoming an indie filmmaker and screenwriter; what it was like going back to school (USC film school); having embarked on this new career, Debra’s thoughts on how different her life has been from her prior life – what she gained that she never would have experienced if she had remained practicing law full-time; and her experiences and words of wisdom from being a caregiver for her elderly mother.

Some of Debra’s thoughts:

Don’t wait too long in pursuing your dreams!
Work past your fears of change – keep going and find gratifying rewards!
When caregiving, focus on the positives, such as the opportunity to share the last months or years of your loved one’s life.
While caring for a sick or elderly loved one, use the time to try to come to terms with their decline and passing, and with issues or hurts that may have come between you over the years. Discuss these issues and ask questions that you won’t be able to ask when they’re gone.
Try to forgive each other and leave things on a positive note!
Specific caregiving advice:
Delegate to others when possible! But stay involved to make sure your loved one is getting proper care.
Take care of yourself and don’t feel guilty about it!
Share other parts of your life with your loved ones. They’ll enjoy your sharing with them, will be proud of your accomplishments in those other areas, and will be more understanding of your need to live your own life too.
Notice how you’re becoming a better person – more patient, more loving – and feel good about that!

Listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers Rock’ Radio Talk Show season 5 episode 2 below ( 10/31/2015)

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Dating After Fifty with Dating Expert Lisa Copeland

Posted on October 25, 2015 Written by Thomas Matt Leave a Comment

Season 5 Episode 1, October 24th, 2015

Are You Ready to Find Love Again?

Finding love after 50 is possible and very doable. Why then do people feel that it is so hard? Lisa Copeland helps women and men to become an attractive catch, and we discuss this at length in this episode.

Lisa Copeland is known as the expert on the over 50’s dating. She’s the Amazon Best-Selling author of “The Winning Dating Formula for Women over 50” and a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. I actually discovered Lisa via her article, ‘Do Men Over 50 Only Want Younger Women’, (caught my eye, and the answer is a big fat NO!).

Find Lisa and here article here!

Lisa pulls no punches, she gets into the nitty-gritty and does not play games, who has times for games anyway right. I loved her humor and the get in your grill, pick up your game kinda speak. There is no middle ground with Lisa, she is funny and will kick your butt!

Some of the topics we cover-

Are there nights you stayed up wondering if you will ever find love again?
Has online dating scared you away?
Finding love does not have to be hard
Dating should be fun
Being nice is always nice
The emasculation of men (UGH, I hate the sound of that one)
WIFM (what’s in it for me)
And more for sure!

Listen to Tom Matt’s ‘Boomers Rock’ Radio Talk Show season 5 episode 1 below ( 10/24/2015)

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Find Lisa and here article here!