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A 24-hour livestream including interviews with masters athletes, celebrities, musicians and ordinary people living extraordinary lives.
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Margaret Webb
Oct 12, 201400:08:57Tap to summarizeIt's no secret that life beyond 50, 60, 70 and even 80 and 90 is nothing like what it was even 10 or 20 years ago. That doesn't mean everyone is living differently as they grow older but it does mean we all have the potential to live much differently. Margaret Webb knows this well not only because she lives it, but she's written a book about it. It's called "Older, Faster, Stronger: What Women Runners Can Teach Us All About Living Younger, Longer."This former college athlete explains why she felt terrified as she stared down the age of 50. So, she decided to do something crazy -- sign up for her first marathon. She explains how running changed her life entirely, from her habits to her outlook. Instead of being scared to turn 50, she says it became one of the best days of her life. Find out what she learned by talking to some of the best older athletes in the world and what they can teach you about the adventure of aging. She shares some of their inspirational stories and explains what she learned about the power of mentors, particularly for women. Also, Margaret explains why it's never too late, sharing stories of many women who never even started exercising until their 50s, 60s or even 70s. Learn how she started to follow their examples and now her body craves fitness the way it used to crave cigarettes or after-work cocktails.
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Dr. Terry Wahls
Oct 5, 201400:08:02Tap to summarizeThis "Surviving & Thriving" segment is presented by Florida Hospital. With the right kind of care and support and the right attitude, it's possible to not only survive life's greatest challenges but to thrive in the aftermath. When you hear Dr. Terry Wahls' story, you may start to wonder if we all have more control over our health than we think. What happened to her is nothing short of stunning, and she has a message she's determined to pay forward. About 15 years ago, Dr. Wahls was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a devastating disease that took hold of this mountain climber and marathoner and left her bedridden. Nine months later, though, she recovered. How? It seemed like a miracle. She says it wasn't a miracle; it was a direct result of her diet. She describes this transformation in her new book, "The Wahls Protocol: How I Best Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine."Dr. Wahls, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, joins us to discuss the specifics of her comeback and why she says she isn't just offering false hope to the more than 2 million people suffering from MS.She shares how she arrived at her discoveries and reveals some of the clinical trials she's conducted to back up her claims. Find out the superfoods she believes we should be eating. Here's a hint: they're not even close to the superfoods you've been hearing about for years.Dr. Wahls also explains the other diseases this functional medicine can combat, including diabetes 2, irritable bowel syndrome and more. Click here to visit Dr. Wahls' website to learn more about her research and lifestyle and dietary program.
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David Foreman
Sep 7, 201400:09:04Tap to summarizeHow many times have you been all psyched up for a diet, get off to a great start and start feeling like this may be the time you actually make it over the hump ... and then the cravings start. It's always the cravings that end up sending us right off the rails. One pharmacist says there actually IS a way to get around them. David Foreman is an herbal pharmacist and an expert on the healing power of vitamins, herbs and natural supplements. He's not one of those guys who is against mainstream medicine but he is convinced that natural health can make a huge difference. He debunks some common myths about cravings (no, you don't NEED chocolate because it's "good for you") and he offers up four tips to combat cravings. Click here to learn more about David's combating cravings tips on his site, herbalpharmacist.com.
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Philippe Petit
Aug 24, 201400:08:57Tap to summarizeIn 1974, a young Frenchman named Philippe Petit took an epic, illegal daredevil high-wire walk between the twin towers of the World Trade Center in what has been called one of, if not THE, most famous acts of artistic rebellion in history. He is the author of 10 books, including "To Reach for the Clouds," which was the inspiration for the 2008 Oscar-winning documentary "Man on Wire." His newest book is "Creativity: The Perfect Crime," and it's being called a revolutionary look at the creative process and how to live beyond our limitations. Now in his mid-60s, Philippe tells Growing Bolder that creativity, by its very nature, is a rebellious act. He also looks back at his famous walk between the twin towers, which took years to plan, and explains how he hopes to inspire other people to move mountains in their lives through bold acts like this. Plus, he explains why he's a better performer than ever thanks to his age but he's frustrated by the current attitude of people around the world who he says no longer believe in miracles.
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Cecilia Brauer
Jun 15, 201400:09:11Tap to summarizeThis interview is presented by Healthy 100. Cecilia Brauer is living proof that having a passion for the arts is a key to living a long and active life. Cecilia is a very successful musician who has been a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra since 1972, where she has played the celeste. However, from 1993 to 2001, she was the official pianist in the orchestra on concert tours.In 1991, she added a new instrument to her repertoire -- the glass armonica. Invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761, it's one of the most unusual instruments in the world. Find out how she got interested in this fascinating instrument and in the process, became one of the only musicians in the world who knows how to play it. Now 90, Cecilia credits her longevity and continued vitality with her passion for music. She also explains how her outlook on life and staying physically and mentally active helps keep her healthy. Listen to our conversation and get inspired about what's possible in life. Would you like to learn more about the history of this unusual and little-known instrument? Just click here!
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Jackie DeShannon
Jun 12, 201400:13:55Tap to summarizeJackie DeShannon is one of the first female singer-songwriters of the rock and roll era and a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Her songs have been covered by everyone from Annie Lennox to Stevie Nicks to Van Morrison. She's not just a songwriter, though. She's a singer who is responsible for two of the most iconic anthems of the 1960s -- "What the World Needs Now is Love, Sweet Love" and "Put a Little Love in Your Heart." Jackie explains why she believes music keeps her young and her efforts to stay positive, no matter what is happening around her. Plus, what was like to be the opening act for the Beatles in 1964 during their first American tour? She looks back on this fascinating time in history. She also shares the interesting backstory on her biggest hit, "What the World Needs Now," and how her upbringing influenced her positive songs. And what does she think is the biggest difference between stars like the Beatles and her former boyfriend Elvis Presley? She shares just how unique those artists truly were. Click here to visit Jackie's website and learn more about her new music.
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Buzz Cason
Jun 8, 201400:08:54Tap to summarizeSongwriter Buzz Cason's songs have been covered by artists like The Beatles, U2, Gloria Estefan, Pearl Jam, Dolly Parton and Martina McBride, just to name a few. A member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, he's worked with Elvis Presley, Kris Kristofferson, John Denver, Jimmy Buffet and many more. After six decades in the music business, not only is he still at it, he is still writing, recording and touring. His 12th album, called "Troubadour Heart," is out now.Buzz explains how his career got started when he worked in Brenda Lee's backing band. He shares fascinating stories from his legendary career about some of the great artists he's worked with. Buzz also talks about his autobiography "Everlasting Love" and why he was thrilled to have the opportunity to finally share all the photos with the famous artists he's worked with over the years. Plus, wait until you hear his story about the time he got to play Alvin on a Chipmunks Beatles-style album!
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Valerie Ramsey
Mar 30, 201400:08:17Tap to summarizeValerie Ramsey knows a thing or two about reinventing yourself. She spent 30 years as a stay-at-home wife and mother, raising six children, before beginning a 15-year corporate career as public relations director for Pebble Beach Resorts at the age of 53. At 63, she was spotted by a Hollywood producer and that launched a successful modeling career. In her 70s, she became a keynote speaker and an author. Her first book was called "Gracefully: Looking and Being Your Best at Any Age." Now at 74, she has written her second book called "Creating What's Next: Gracefully."She explains how to keep your eyes open for all the opportunities that are out there and learn to pounce on the ones that excite you. She shares her tips for finding your true passion and how to make it your life.Find out how doing your homework can lead to big things. She shares her own story of how she re-entered the workplace after staying home for years, including taking computer classes at a community college and shadowing everyone in her company before finding her perfect fit.Plus, wait until you hear about the obstacles she had to overcome, including cancer and a heart condition, on her road to a new life and why she never gave up. Click here to visit Valerie's website to learn more about her books.
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Chick Crumpacker
Feb 2, 201400:08:31Tap to summarizeChick Crumpacker fell in love with records at the age of 10 when he started to collect them. While his name is not a household name, it is forever entwined with the most famous performer of all time -- Elvis Presley. In fact, Chick was one of the main reasons Elvis got his record contract with RCA. He recalls how he helped bring Elvis from Sun Records to RCA and how they let Johnny Cash get away.Elvis wasn't his only success story. Chick worked in the record business for 57 during, arguably, the best 57-year period in music history. He just retired a few years ago, and he tells us about the fascinating restoration and preservation work he did during his final few years at the label. If you're a music lover, you can't miss this interview about the fascinating history of the music industry and its transition to the 21st century from a man who was intimately involved with every aspect of the business.
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Brad Gruno
Feb 2, 201400:08:05Tap to summarizeBrad Gruno made millions in fiber, went broke when the dotcom bubble burst then made millions in fiber again. Only, the first time he made his money in fiber optics, and this time, it's fiber in our diets. He's the creator of Brad's Raw Chips and what started out as a passion for him has grown into a wildly successful company. Brad describes how he was down-and-out when he lost his fortune and found himself in his mid-40s, overweight, unhappy, unhealthy and depressed. During this time, he ended up moving home to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and one night, his aunt introduced him to the growing raw food movement. He explains how he found himself evolving from the typical American diet to a healthier way of living. Brad describes how he lost the weight, found more energy and found his true purpose in life by following a raw foods diet. It eventually led to him founding his new company, Brad's Raw Chips. He says he's living proof that when you find what you're love and passionate about in life, you will succeed. Find out how he eventually adopted an 80/20 diet (80 percent raw, 20 percent cooked) and how incorporating raw foods into your everyday life is far easier than you may think. He's even helping to demystify the raw foods movement in his new book, "Brad's Raw Made Easy."
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