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The Not Old - Better Show
Hosted by Paul Vogelzang · EN
The Not Old – Better Show is a radio show that is broadcast over the Internet using podcast technology discussing the hottest issues and topics that fascinate and inform those 50+ age Americans and are of interest and concern to boomers.
Not Old – Better viewers and listeners can "tune in" whenever they want, giving them the freedom to enjoy the show in the gym, in the car, at home or work.
A SHOW FOR THOSE 50+, BY THOSE 50+ Talk About Better®
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When the Guru Falls: Meryl Davids Landau on Yoga Bind, Betrayal, and the Courage to Begin Again 🧘♀️🔥
6d ago00:33:06Tap to summarizeWhen the Guru Falls: Meryl Davids Landau on Yoga Bind, Betrayal, and the Courage to Begin Again 🧘♀️🔥 The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series Today, we're talking about story, spirit, betrayal, friendship, and the search for something steady when life throws us off balance. My guest is award-winning author, independent health journalist, certified yoga teacher, and returning fan favorite, novelist Meryl Davids Landau. Meryl is the author of what she calls mindful women's novels, including Downward Dog, Upward Fog, the award-winning Warrior Won, and now her third novel, Yoga Bind. This new book brings us back into a circle of spiritually seeking women, but this time, the ground underneath them shifts. Janelle, the central character, is moving along her spiritual path when a serious accusation against her revered yoga guru forces her to ask a painful question: If the teacher is tainted, are the teachings tainted too? That's a powerful question. And it's not only about yoga. It's about trust. It's about community. It's about how we hold complexity when someone we admire disappoints us, or worse. And for many of us, especially as we get older, it's also about how we keep growing without becoming cynical.
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Eat Strong, Move Smart: Stefani Sassos on Food, Fitness & Health Claims That Matter After 50
1w ago00:35:27Tap to summarizeEat Strong, Move Smart: Stefani Sassos on Food, Fitness & Health Claims That Matter After 50 The Not Old Better Show, Good Housekeeping, Good Better Best Interview Series 🥗 What does "healthy" really mean after 50? It's a question many of us ask while standing in the grocery aisle, reading a supplement label, hearing about a new diet trend, or wondering whether our workouts are doing enough to keep us strong. On the Good Housekeeping Interview Series from The Not Old Better Show, Paul Vogelzang welcomes Stefani Sassos, MS, RDN, CDN, Nutrition and Fitness Director for the Good Housekeeping Institute. Stefani is a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer who helps people make sense of food, fitness, and the health claims we see every day. In this episode, Stefani talks about the Mediterranean way of eating, her High-Protein Mediterranean Cookbook, protein and muscle strength, why hamstrings matter for movement and balance, and how fitness and food work together as we age. We also get into the topics that make many people pause: SPF in a pill, supplements that may worsen hair loss, postbiotics, USDA food labels, and how Good Housekeeping reviews health information before sharing it with readers. For professionals, caregivers, adult children, and anyone focused on aging well, this is a smart and grounded conversation about staying curious, asking better questions, and making choices that support a fuller life. 🎧 Listen to the episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-not-old-better-show/id1085682174
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🚘🔥 Modesto, chrome, rock & roll, and American Graffiti Festival 2026
2w ago00:36:46Tap to summarize🚘🔥 Modesto, chrome, rock & roll, and American Graffiti Festival 2026 The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series 🚘 Some communities have landmarks. Modesto California has a soundtrack, a streetlight, a polished hood, and a story that helped shape American pop culture. On this episode of The Not Old Better Show, Paul Vogelzang talks with Steve Perry and Chris Murphy about the 2026 Modesto Graffiti Festival and Car Show — a celebration tied to George Lucas, American Graffiti, classic cars, radio, rock and roll, and the culture of 1950s–70s Americana. But this conversation goes far beyond chrome. Steve and Chris share why the Graffiti USA Classic Car Museum matters as a civic project, an educational space, a home for local stories, and a way to preserve memories that may otherwise be lost. For donors, sponsors, volunteers, and local partners, this is a chance to help Modesto protect its own story — and share it with families, visitors, students, car lovers, and future generations. 🚗 History has horsepower. Check it out HERE> Community gives it a future. Watch/listen: notold-better.com
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Rachel Carson's Question: What Are We Not Seeing?
2w ago00:35:51Tap to summarizeRachel Carson's Question: What Are We Not Seeing? Smithsonian Associates Interview Series with Rebecca Henson 🛑 Before the headlines… before the movement… there was a question: ❓ What are we not seeing? Rachel Carson—📖 writer, 🔬 scientist, ⚖️ truth-teller—challenged a nation at the height of its confidence. Her words didn't just inform—they unsettled, awakened, and changed the course of history. 🎙️ Smithsonian Associate Rebecca Henson joins us to reveal Carson's full story—her wonder, her courage, and why her message hits just as hard today. 🎧 Listen now: notold-better.com #NotOldBetter #RachelCarson #LiveWithPurpose #AgingWell #EnvironmentalInsigh
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🧠 The Math Lie: You Were Never Bad at Math—You Were Taught to Fear It 🔥
3w ago00:38:07Tap to summarize🧠 The Math Lie: You Were Never Bad at Math—You Were Taught to Fear It 🔥 🧠 What if math was never the problem—only the way we were taught to see it? In this episode of The Not Old Better Show, Paul talks with award-winning author Junaid Mubeen about Think Like a Mathematician and the surprising tools math gives us for everyday life: spotting patterns, weighing choices, escaping all-or-nothing thinking, and understanding why small actions can change everything. 🔥 From combinatorics to chaos theory, this is math without the panic and with real purpose—especially for adults 60+ who are still curious, still learning, and still rewriting old stories. 🎧 Listen now and retire "I'm not a math person" for good. Because better thinking is healthy aging, too. ✨ Tune in now.
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America at 250: Celebration… or Stress Test? 🇺🇸
4w ago00:29:29Tap to summarize🇺🇸 America turns 250… but what exactly are we celebrating? And who gets to decide the story of the United States? 🤔📜 This week on The Not Old – Better Show, award-winning host Paul Vogelzang sits down with Princeton historian and CNN political analyst Dr. Julian Zelizer for a timely conversation about democracy, polarization, patriotism, and the future of America itself. From the founders' vision 🇺🇸 to today's battles over elections, misinformation, and civic trust, Dr. Zelizer explains why America 250 may become a defining test for the nation. 🎧 Thoughtful. Provocative. Essential listening. Listen now on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-not-old-better-show/id1085682174 #America250 #HistoryMatters #Democracy #JulianZelizer #SmithsonianAssociates #TheNotOldBetterShow #CivicEngagement #AmericanHistory
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The Mental Health Benefits of Movement
May 1400:31:49Tap to summarizeThe Mental Health Benefits of Movement Live Long Better, Fitness Interview Series with Dr. Sabrena Jo What if one of the best things you can do for your mood, your memory, your confidence, and your independence does not require a gym, a stopwatch, or a brand-new pair of shoes? What if it starts with standing up, taking a walk down the hall, stretching while the coffee brews, or practicing balance beside the kitchen counter? Welcome to the April Live Long Better series from The Not Old Better Show. Today, we are talking about "The Mental Health Benefits of Movement," and here is the provocative truth: after 50, movement is far more than exercise. It is a daily vote for steadiness, self-trust, sharper thinking, lower stress, and a stronger sense of possibility. Our guest is Dr. Sabrena Jo, Senior Director of Science and Education at the American Council on Exercise. She joins us to reframe movement as something joyful, useful, and deeply human—not a chore, not a punishment, and never a test you have to pass. We will talk about the brain-body connection, movement after a fall, balance training, fear, confidence, and the small steps that can help us feel more like ourselves again.
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Behind Closed Doors: Why Historic House Museums Are Rewriting the Story of America's Past": America 250
May 1100:42:32Tap to summarizeBehind Closed Doors: Why Historic House Museums Are Rewriting the Story of America's Past: America 250 The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series We don't just inherit history—we decide how it's told. 🏠 In this episode, Smithsonian Associate Ken Turino shares why historic house museums are at a turning point. These aren't just preserved spaces. They're places where real lives—complicated, human, unfinished—still speak. What happens when we stop admiring the furniture… and start listening to the stories? For those of us thinking about legacy, community, and meaning—this conversation hits deeper than expected. For more information, please check out the Smithsonian Associates website: https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/historic-house-museums Listen here: notold-better.com
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Robert Watson: Declaration: The Untold Stories Behind America's Founding Document:
May 700:37:53Tap to summarizeDr. Robert Watson, Distinguished Professor of American History at Lynn University, reveals the lesser-known stories, surprising twists, and forgotten voices behind the most iconic document in U.S. history. Drawing from a wealth of primary sources—including letters, diaries, newspapers, and diplomatic communiqués—Watson reconstructs the debates, drafts, and drama that surrounded the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Focusing on the influence of women, enslaved individuals, and Indigenous peoples, Watson brings to light the varied cast of often-forgotten characters and perspectives that shaped the American experiment in his book, Declaration: The Story of American Independence. Along the way, he explores the document's philosophical roots, its political impact, and the enduring struggle to realize its lofty promises of liberty and equality. Learn more about Watson's new book Declaration: The Story of American Independence
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Live Long Better: The Science of Strength, Sleep, and Morning Sunlight
May 600:36:06Tap to summarizeWhat if better health didn't require drastic change—just smarter habits? In this episode of The Not Old Better Show, I speak with Dr. Sabrena Jo from the American Council on Exercise about two highly effective, accessible strategies: strength training and morning light exposure. For adults over 50, maintaining muscle, balance, and mobility is essential for independence. Dr. Jo explains how simple resistance exercises—done just a few times a week—can make a measurable difference. We also explore emerging research on morning sunlight. Just 10–20 minutes early in the day can help regulate sleep cycles, improve mood, and even support metabolic health. The takeaway is simple and encouraging: small, consistent actions can lead to meaningful improvements in how we feel and function.
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