Best Fifty Plus Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 50: Celebrating Fifty Episodes plus the Book Review We've All Been Waiting For 44:37

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Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 50 - “Celebrating Fifty Episodes plus the Book Review We’ve All Been Waiting For.” As always, Erin and Jillian have new book recommendations to share! We’re so happy you’re tuning in for episode 50!! The days are getting a little shorter, the reading spots a little cozier, and we’ve got s…

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Ian McEwan on Imagining the World After Disaster 29:20

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In his latest novel, Ian McEwan imagines a future world after a century’s worth of disasters. The good news in “What We Can Know” is that humanity still exists, which McEwan calls “nuanced optimism.” He and David Remnick discuss the tradition of the big-themed social novel, which has gone out of literary fashion—“rather too many novels,” McEwan the…

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168. Top Supplements for Women Over 50 11:12

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Today we’re diving into a topic that many women over 50 are curious about — supplements. I’ll share what I personally take, why I choose those, what the research says, and how supplements can support your health and fat loss goals — but remember, supplements are just that, supplemental. They’re not a magic fix, but when used properly, they can fill…

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Episode 8: My Friend Bill...the Man That Cheated Death 47:53

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Have you ever made a mistake in life and wish you could go back and get a "do-over"? I've learned that life is a game that has no resets, no extra lives...and certainly no manual to guide you through all of the joys and challenges of living a life. This podcast is all about personal observations, life lessons and interesting stories that make up my…

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Why Is Leaving MAGA So Difficult? 22:53

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Only thirty per cent of the American public identifies with the MAGA movement, according to a recent NBC poll, but that coalition remains intensely loyal to Donald Trump in the face of scandals and authoritarian measures. Defections seem rare and come with the risk of reprisal, even from the President himself. Rich Logis is trying to make them less…

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Episode 51: Cozy Christmas Reads 2025 51:43

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Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 51 - A VERY special episode, our FIFTH annual Cozy Christmas Reads! This is the perfect time of year for some emotional junk food in book form! We are celebrating the fifth season of our annual Cozy Christmas Reads episode. Here are the links to 2021, 2022 and 2023 and 2024. For those who…

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167. Holiday Survival Lessons on Mindset, Nutrition, and Fitness for Women 50+ 16:05

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Too often, we become overwhelmed during the season, feeling that sticking to healthy strategies is impossible during this season, and give up on our fat loss goals and healthy habits. So today my lesson is on holiday survival — how to take a break, a holiday, a trip, or a vacation - without losing your progress in mindset, nutrition, and movement. …

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Senator Chris Van Hollen on the Epstein Files, and the Leadership Crisis in Washington 27:18

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Both major parties are experiencing a crisis of leadership in Washington. President Trump’s flip-flopping on the Epstein files acknowledges that, on this issue, at least, he has lost control of MAGA. For the Democrats, the collapse of their consensus on the government shutdown deepens a sense that the current leadership is ineffective. For all the …

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166. Yuka: A Trusted Tool for Clean Eating and Living Healthier 6:32

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Today we’re diving into a topic that might surprise you… because it has nothing to do with carbs, macros, or fasting. Today is all about your gut — your microbiome — and how it plays a major role in your ability to lose fat, feel energized, and stay healthy as you age. It’s a highly Googled topic and there’s so much noise and conflicting informatio…

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124. Pass the Pie: How Seven Generations Can Share Your Table | Three keys to enjoying, not enduring, the holidays. 13:27

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What if Thanksgiving didn’t have to come with side dishes of stress? In this entertaining Fire Up at 55-Plus episode, coach Laurie Adams helps you transform generational clashes into meaningful conversation. You’ll learn the art of keeping calm when old stories resurface, how to redirect hot topics with humor and empathy, and why curiosity is your …

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Rewriting Art History at the Studio Museum in Harlem 16:12

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The curator Thelma Golden is a major presence in New York City’s cultural life, having mounted era-defining exhibitions such as “Black Male” and “Freestyle” early on in her career. Golden is the Ford Foundation director and chief curator of the Studio Museum in Harlem, an institution, founded in 1968, that is dedicated to contemporary artists of th…

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165. Trust Your Gut: How Midlife Weight Loss Starts with GUT HEALTH 9:35

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Today we’re diving into a topic that might surprise you… because it has nothing to do with carbs, macros, or fasting. Today is all about your gut — your microbiome — and how it plays a major role in your ability to lose fat, feel energized, and stay healthy as you age. It’s a highly Googled topic and there’s so much noise and conflicting informatio…

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Andrew Ross Sorkin on What 1929 Teaches Us About 2025 34:05

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When President Donald Trump began his tariff rollout, the business world predicted that his unprecedented attempt to reshape the economy would lead to a major recession, if Trump went through with it all. But the markets stabilized and, in recent months, have continued to surge. That has some people worried about an even bigger threat: that overinv…

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164. A Step-by-Step Roadmap for Your Fat Loss Journey 10:14

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If you’ve ever felt lost on your fat loss journey… if you’ve tried to follow a “diet map” that led you straight to Frustrationville… buckle up. Because today, I’m handing you the roadmap—your GPS to the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program. I want you to understand how our program works …from where to start as a new client to the progression to a long te…

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2000 Plus – “The Rocket and the Skull” (Sci Fi Radio Drama, 1951) 26:48

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com A deep-space expedition uncovering an ancient relic spirals into danger in The Rocket and the Skull, broadcast in 1951. When the crew retrieves a mysterious object from a deserted planet, strange occurrences begin to spread through the ship. What first appears to be a scientific discovery soon reveals a far more un…

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2000 Plus – “The Temple of the Pharaohs” (Sci Fi Radio Drama, 1951) 29:24

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com An ancient desert ruin becomes the key to a futuristic mystery in The Temple of the Pharaohs. When an archaeological team uncovers a structure that does not match any known civilization, strange energies begin to pulse beneath the sand. As the explorers push deeper inside, they awaken forces that blur the line betw…

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2000 Plus – “Worlds Apart” (Sci Fi Radio Drama, 1950) 28:30

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com A scientific experiment opens a doorway far beyond human understanding in Worlds Apart, first broadcast in 1950. When an unforeseen accident sends two researchers across a dimensional divide, they confront a strange and perilous realm that challenges every law of physics they know. This imaginative story showcases …

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2000 Plus – “Alone” (Sci Fi Radio Drama, 1950) 30:37

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com A lone astronaut drifts through the silent reaches of space, cut off from his crew and facing an emptiness deeper than the void itself. Alone, first broadcast in 1950, explores the psychological terror of isolation far from Earth. As strange signals begin to break through the static, the boundary between reality an…

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2000 Plus – “The Giant Walks” (Sci Fi Radio Drama, 1950) 28:30

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com A series of massive footprints appear without warning, each one larger than anything made by a known creature. In The Giant Walks, first broadcast in 1950, investigators follow the trail into desolate terrain where disturbing clues suggest an impossible presence is moving across the landscape. This atmospheric tale…

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2000 Plus – “The Green Thing” (Sci Fi Radio Drama, 1950) 29:37

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com A strange organism discovered deep in the wilderness begins to reveal powers far beyond anything human science can explain. In “The Green Thing”, originally broadcast in 1950, an isolated research outpost becomes the battleground between curiosity and terror as the entity grows, adapts, and learns. This atmospheric…

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2000 Plus – “Flying Saucers” (Sci Fi Radio Drama, 1950) 29:10

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Mysterious objects streak across the night sky, baffling witnesses and stirring worldwide fear. In Flying Saucers, originally broadcast in 1950, a wave of strange sightings triggers an urgent investigation into what might be approaching Earth from beyond the stars. As reports grow more alarming, the truth behind th…

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2000 Plus – “A Veteran Comes Home” (Sci Fi Radio Drama, 1950) 29:02

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com A returning soldier finds his home changed in ways he never imagined in A Veteran Comes Home, originally broadcast in 1950. What begins as a heartfelt reunion slowly turns unsettling as he discovers that the world he fought to protect has transformed into something unfamiliar and dangerous. This thoughtful and eeri…

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2000 Plus – “Space Wreck” (Sci Fi Radio Drama, 1950) 29:11

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Drifting in the darkness beyond known space, a shattered ship sends a faint distress signal across the void. In Space Wreck, first broadcast in nineteen fifty, a rescue team boards the silent vessel only to discover that something unnatural survived the disaster. What begins as a routine recovery mission becomes a …

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2000 Plus – “The Brooklyn Brain” (Science Fiction Radio Drama, 1950) 29:43

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com First broadcast in nineteen fifty, The Brooklyn Brain explores a future where human intellect can be manipulated, enhanced, and exploited. When a brilliant but troubled mind becomes the center of a dangerous experiment, the line between scientific progress and moral disaster begins to blur. This gripping episode of…

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2000 Plus – “The Other Man” (Science Fiction Radio Drama, 1950) 30:37

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In this unsettling tale from 2000 Plus, first broadcast in June of nineteen fifty, a man encounters an impossible reflection of himself—another version, identical in every way except intention. As strange events unfold and reality begins to twist, he becomes trapped in a confrontation with a double who may not be e…

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2000 Plus – “The Insect” (Science Fiction Radio Drama, 1950) 29:58

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In this chilling tale from the golden age of science fiction, The Insect explores what happens when human experimentation pushes beyond the boundaries of nature. First broadcast in nineteen fifty, the story follows a scientist whose bold research leads to an encounter with a creature far more intelligent—and far mo…

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2000 Plus – “When Worlds Met” (Science Fiction Radio Drama, 1950) 29:17

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com A mysterious signal from deep space sets the stage for When Worlds Met, a groundbreaking episode first broadcast in May of nineteen fifty. As scientists race to decode the transmission, humanity faces its most profound question: what happens when two civilizations make first contact? This classic story from 2000 Pl…

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2000 Plus – “When Machines Went Mad” (Science Fiction Radio Drama, 1950) 21:46

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com A world driven by technology begins to spiral out of control in When Machines Went Mad, first broadcast in nineteen fifty. What begins as a routine demonstration of advanced automation quickly descends into chaos as the machines begin acting with a mind of their own. Fear spreads, systems fail, and humanity is forc…

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2000 Plus – “The Men from Mars” (Science Fiction Radio Drama, 1950) 28:21

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Broadcast in nineteen fifty, The Men from Mars stands as one of the earliest post-war science fiction dramas to explore humanity’s fear and fascination with life beyond Earth. When strange signals hint at an intelligence approaching from the red planet, scientists and military officials face the possibility that fi…

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2000 Plus – “The Robot Killer” (Science Fiction Radio Classic, 1950) 27:50

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https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com In this thrilling 2000 Plus episode, “The Robot Killer,” humanity faces the dark side of its own creations. When a new generation of intelligent machines begins to malfunction with deadly consequences, one scientist must confront the terrifying truth behind the experiment. Blending futuristic vision with noir-style…

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Patti Smith on Her Memoir “Bread of Angels,” Fifty Years After Her Début Album, “Horses” 40:01

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Patti Smith’s album “Horses” came out fifty years ago, on November 10, 1975, launching her to stardom almost overnight. An anniversary reissue came out this year, to rapturous reviews. Yet being a rock star was never Smith’s intention: she was a published poet before “Horses” came out, and had also written a play with Sam Shepard. Music was an afte…

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163. Why Processed Foods Keep You Fat (and Whole Foods Set You Free) 12:41

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Today we’re talking about something that’s quietly keeping so many of us spinning our wheels: processed foods. Now before you roll your eyes and think, “Amy, I know chips and cookies aren’t health food,”—hang with me. This is bigger than that. Because the truth is… 74% of Americans are now overweight or obese, and 38% are insulin resistant or have …

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What Resistance Means to Governor J. B. Pritzker 27:08

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Few Democratic officials have been more outspoken in opposition to the Trump Administration than J. B. Pritzker, the governor of Illinois. He seems almost to relish antagonizing Trump, who has suggested Pritzker should be in jail. Meanwhile, ICE and Border Patrol have targeted Chicago, and elsewhere in Illinois, with immigration sweeps more aggress…

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162. Leveraging AI to Solve Macro Balancing Problems, Food Ideas, & More 8:49

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This episode is a little bit different. Rather than a lesson on a fat loss strategy, I am sharing a hack to help you better succeed with the strategies. We get stuck with problems that feel frustrating - not knowing all of the answers and solutions - which takes the fun out of going for a fat loss goal. Stick around. I’ve got ideas for using AI - a…

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123. Becoming Her: Your Vision Blueprint for Identity Reinvention | No. 7: The Vision in Motion—Living Your Identity Without Looking Back 15:47

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Today we wrap up our package of seven episodes in my vision how-to series. With this finale of “Becoming Her: Your Blueprint for Identity Reinvention” you’re well-equipped now to pin down dreams into unquestionable action. We’ve woven my advanced framework of Time Mastery, Creativity, and True Vision into a method you can follow and then build upon…

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From In the Dark: “Blood Relatives” 44:27

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The New Yorker contributing writer Heidi Blake has been investigating a new story for the Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast In the Dark. This season is about one of the most notorious crimes in modern British history: the Whitehouse Farm murders, in which five members of a family were killed at a rural estate in England in the mid-nineteen-eighties. J…

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161. Calm Christmas: A Christ-Centered Plan for Busy Women 8:55

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Teresa Emanuel joins me today to introduce the Calm Christmas Workshop — an audio-only, Christ-centered event running November 11–13 with 11 presenters offering short lessons and free gifts to help busy Christian women prepare spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially for a peaceful, Christ-focused holiday. The live workshop is FREE during…

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Episode 7: This ONE Habit Will Change Your Life Forever 14:47

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Have you ever made a mistake in life and wish you could go back and get a "do-over"? I've learned that life is a game that has no resets, no extra lives...and certainly no manual to guide you through all of the joys and challenges of living a life. This podcast is all about personal observations, life lessons and interesting stories that make up my…

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Jon Stewart on the Perilous State of Late Night and Why America Fell for Donald Trump 46:22

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Jon Stewart has been a leading figure in political comedy since before the turn of the millennium. But compared to his early years on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show”—when Stewart was merciless in his attacks on George W. Bush’s Administration—these are much more challenging times for late-night comedians. Jimmy Kimmel nearly lost his job over a r…

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160. The Secret Step Most Women Skip: Reverse Dieting for Real Fat Loss 12:19

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Today I'll explain how women over 50 can stop long-term calorie restriction and use short deficit phases plus strategic reverse dieting to lose fat, protect hormones, and boost metabolism. She defines deficit and reverse dieting, gives practical timelines (6–12 weeks in a deficit, ~12 weeks in maintenance), and explains how to measure progress with…

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122. Becoming Her: Your Vision Blueprint for Identity Reinvention | No. 6: Pin It, See It, Live It 13:56

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Ever make a vision board and forget to look at it? Let’s fix that. In today’s episode I help you get your dreams out of your head and onto a vision board, more specifically your very own Identity Board, that actually works. The board we build for you will draw your attention and inspire actions to create your best life yet in your empty nest/second…

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It’s Not Just You: The Internet Is Actually Getting Worse 21:36

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“Sometimes a term is so apt, its meaning so clear and so relevant to our circumstances, that it becomes more than just a useful buzzword and grows to define an entire moment,” the columnist Kyle Chayka writes, in a review of Cory Doctorow’s book “Enshittification.” Doctorow, a prolific tech writer, is a co-founder of the tech blog Boing Boing, and …

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Episode 49: The First Ten Percent of a Book is the Worst 43:00

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Hello, hi, and welcome to Medium Lady Reads. This is episode 49 - “The First Ten Percent of a Book is the Worst!” As always, Erin and Jillian have new book recommendations to share! Grab your beverage of choice, find your coziest corner, and join Jillian and Erin for their latest reads. They love having you as their honorary third reader, and who k…

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159. Crush Mid‑Afternoon Cravings: Real Solutions for Women 50+ 13:10

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Today, we’re tackling a challenge many of us face—those pesky mid-afternoon cravings and late-night snack attacks. You know the ones I mean: 3 p.m. whispers from the pantry or vending machine calling your name, or the urge to munch just before bedtime. Listen as I share the secrets to beating those cravings—so you can stay on track without feeling …

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Zadie Smith on Politics, Turning Fifty, and Mind Control 28:19

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Since Zadie Smith published her début novel, “White Teeth,” twenty-five years ago, she has been a bold and original voice in literature. But those who aren’t familiar with Smith’s work outside of fiction are missing out. As an essayist, in The New Yorker and other publications, Smith writes with great nuance about culture, technology, gentrificatio…

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158. Hormone Harmony: Fat Loss Strategies for Women 50+ 14:16

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Today I share my personal journey from weight frustration at 51 to a lean, strong body at 59 after using the Faster Way to Fat Loss® approach and highlight early wins from our new 21-day reset participants. This episode breaks down five hormone-friendly strategies we use to lose and maintain fat losses—plus bonus tips and an invitation to join my n…

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121. Becoming Her: Your Vision Blueprint for Identity Reinvention | No. 5: The Weight of a Dream 12:40

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How heavy does your best-life dream weigh upon your mind? Moving Vision into Tangible Form is the subtitle of today’s episode. In this Becoming Her series, we’re exploring what it takes to reinvent your identity in your second act. And today, we’re going to talk about why keeping your dreams in your head is not enough — and how moving your deepest …

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Richard Linklater on His Two New Films, “Blue Moon” and “Nouvelle Vague” 21:11

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Richard Linklater is one of the most admired directors working today, and yet moviegoers may admire him for very different things. There are early comedies such as “Slacker” and “Dazed and Confused”; there’s the romance trilogy that started with “Before Sunrise,” starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy; and the crowd-pleasers like “School of Rock” and…

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157. GLP-1 & The Faster Way: The Experiment that Resulted in 40 LB Sustainable Fat Loss After Fifty 15:18

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Host Amy Bryan interviews Faster Way Coach Debbie Bird about combining the Faster Way lifestyle with GLP-1 peptides to reduce inflammation, break weight-loss plateaus, and preserve muscle. Debbie shares her personal experience, tools she used (DEXA, bioimpedance scales, blood work), and the importance of protein and strength training for sustainabl…

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How the Trump Administration Made Higher Education a Target 29:26

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The swiftness and severity with which the Trump Administration has tried to impose its will on higher education came as a shock to many, not least university presidents and faculties from Harvard to U.C.L.A. But for conservatives this arena of cultural conflict has been a long time coming. The staff writer Emma Green has been speaking with influent…