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| Navigating Life’s Cycles with Spiritual Mentor Carsten Spencer | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:36:44 | |
What drives Carsten Spencer's journey as a spiritual leader and holistic mentor? Carsten Spencer combines his business talents through Love Life Yoga and his spiritual leadership at Unity of Richmond East Bay. He shares insights from his journey, shaped by personal challenges and his pursuit of healing. In discussing his path, Carsten reflects on childhood influences and physical injuries that directed him towards spiritual healing. Nature and yoga played pivotal roles in his self-discovery process. Carsten highlights his work with clients, focusing on relationships and communication. Carsten's engagements, including his upcoming play, display his dynamic and evolving endeavors. His experiences with health, healing, and spiritual exploration mold his current work, where he guides others in finding peace and purpose. Learn more about Carsten's work here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Erin's company, Black Point Insurance here. | |||
| Financial Tips for Parents and Students | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:34:44 | |
How does a relentless passion for helping others shape a multi-faceted career? Ken Souza's journey from a 44-year financial aid career to pursuing various artistic and entrepreneurial endeavors exemplifies a life driven by enthusiasm and service. Retiring as a student lending professional, Souza remains involved by consulting with universities and engaging in hobbies like candle making and film editing. His zest for life inspires others to pursue passions with humor and dedication. Reach Ken here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Erin's company, Black Point Insurance here. | |||
| Inspiration To Transform and Conquer Your Encore Goals | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:46:27 | |
#22: In this inspiring episode, Erin chats with Mark Davis, an accomplished fitness trainor with an uplifting transformation story. From a 368 pound CPA to an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist, USA Triathlon Level, and coach, discover the motivation you need to truly enjoy your encore career. This is a lifestyle game changer!
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| Unlocking the Power of Organization: Expert Tips from Heather Swain | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:30:22 | |
#21: Do you want to get organized but struggle with making decisions on what to keep, toss or donate? You're in luck! In this episode I am joined by professional downsizer and organizer Heather Swain, and she shares her wealth of experience on where to start and what to do whether it’s time to de-clutter, downsize, or help an elderly loved one transition to a more focused lifestyle.
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| Building Intimacy Through Communication | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:34:31 | |
#20: In this spicy episode, Karina Solomon, relationship and lifestyle makeover expert gets raw and honest about intimacy. The author of Sexy, Sassy & Starting Over, Karina inspires men and women to be their truest selves and delivers the keys to confidence from the bedroom to the boardroom. Get ready to take some notes because you won’t want to miss the valuable insights Karina has to share!
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| 65 Year Old TikTok Superstars DaBaby Boomers! | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:29:38 | |
#19: Best friends since childhood, Cheryl Baxter and Beth Bowles have impressive resumes as dancer/actor/singers. After meeting in line as children at Disneyland in 1978, Cheryl and Beth have since gone on to grace stages with style nationwide. After their 2021 performance at The Grammys, they decided to embark on a social media journey as, ta-da, DaBaby Boomers! Get ready to be inspired by these two sensational, fun women that, with over 600,000 followers, are bringing joy and laughter to people, across the age gap!
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| Cutting Through the Rainbow with Spiritual Author & Teacher Barry Zeve | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:36:23 | |
#18: In this episode we’re thrilled to welcome Spiritual Author and Teacher, Barry Zeve! Barry began writing spiritual literature after retiring from a market research company that he had previously opened with his first life-partner. To date, Barry has written an impressive 32 books on Spirituality, and teaches a spiritual class on TikTok that is a year-long exploration of the world's seven faiths. Barry is a published author and lecturer on topics of self-love, and believes that life is a school of wisdom, self-love and loyalty to ourselves. Barry offers people a deeper understanding of the "I" in "it", that we need to care for, for a lifetime.
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| Business is Brewing: Greg Larsen, Inventor of the Angel Coffee Maker Thermos | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:34:44 | |
#17: Nothing goes together quite like podcasts and coffee. Today we welcome Greg Larsen, the inventor of the Angel Coffee Maker Thermos. Greg shares his fascinating story of growing up in Saudi Arabia, and how his first invention, the Angel, came into existence after his neighbor shared a few tablespoons of organic coffee with him. The Angel is best known for its ability to produce less bitter, ultra smooth, hot-for-hours, transportable coffee. It's simple and rugged design is especially unique as it's built for durability, cleans in 60 seconds, is non-electric, and makes the perfect accessory for any camping trip. For more information or to order the Angel Coffee Maker Thermos, click here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin on LinkedIn here. Learn more about Erin's company, Black Point Insurance here. | |||
| Navigating the Waves of Life with Author Jim Hamilton | 23 May 2023 | 00:37:10 | |
#16: In this episode of This is 65, Erin Ackenheil, owner of Black Point Insurance, welcomes Jim Hamilton, a business consultant and author with over 40 years of experience in the hi-tech business. Author of the autobiography Waves of Life, It’s All About Her: A Man-to-Mans’ Guide to Marital Bliss, the Jim Hamilton Parable In Pursuit of Love and The Happy Couple Playbook, he is known for his insightful and entertaining writing style. Through his writing, national interviews and blogging, he is on a mission to help people enhance their lives by improving the way they connect, communicate and care for one another. A graduate of UCLA, Jim was born in Palo Alto, California and currently resides in Brentwood California with his wife Dora.
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| How This Former Nurse is Helping Climate Change | 09 May 2023 | 00:38:16 | |
#15: From growing up in Italy, to being a nurse, to now being Executive Director of ReScape California, an organization that addresses climate change by providing a regenerative, nature-based whole systems watershed foundation for landscaping education, workforce development and policy. Milena Fiore talks with Erin Ackenheil in this episode about her interesting career journey and the good work they're doing at ReScape California. Learn more about ReScape California here. Follow Erin's company, Black Point Insurance, on Instagram here. Follow Erin on Facebook here. Follow Erin on LinkedIn here.
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| Exploring the Path Towards Well-Being Through Movement | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:37:03 | |
#14: Guest Mercy Sidbury is truly inspiring with her approach to physical fitness. In this episode, you'll discover the potential of connecting more deeply with your body and how it can help you live a healthier life. Listen as she shares her experience as a pilates instructor and movement therapist so you can learn how to tap into your inner wisdom. By understanding your body better, it's possible to make positive changes that will lead to greater overall health.This is an uplifting and inspiring conversation you don’t want to miss! Mercy Sidburys studio is Bodywise Pilates Studio. Read about her studio on this Yelp page HERE. Follow Erin on Instagram HERE. Follow Erin on Facebook HERE. Follow Erin on her website HERE Follow Erin on LinkedIn HERE | |||
| Going Off the Beaten Path: Learning to Self-Heal | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:30:26 | |
#13: In this episode, we're thrilled to have Adrea Brier with Thriving Health And Wellness. She is a passionate advocate for the body's abilities to heal and finding balance in a complicated world. Adrea will be discussing her journey of finding her own intuitive gifts and her experience in providing effective healing treatments to her clients. She will also share with us how she has integrated holistic practices into her life while personally conquering multiple bouts of cancer and overcoming adversity. Listen as we explore the power of intuition and break down all the reasons why it's crucial to carve your own path towards healing! Follow Thriving Health And Wellness website HERE Follow Adrea Brier on her website HERE
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| Explore the Power of Leadership Coaching | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:28:13 | |
#30: Does leadership coaching really transform lives and careers? You bet it does. Heidi Funk is a “Passionate Wisdom Leader”, who after losing her stepfather to a heart attack, was struck with illness. She came out the other side a changed woman, who felt a connection to the universe that exists to this day.
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| Fighting Breast Cancer: The Wisdom Study | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:45:45 | |
#12: Wouldn't it be amazing if we could easily detect breast cancer early on and help more women get the treatment they need? At a time when one in eight US women will have it in their lifetime, now more than ever something needs to be done. Listen as guest Diane Heditsian talks about her experience as a four-time breast cancer survivor, her interest in medical science, and her expertise as a communications professional with her passion to improve healthcare, especially for those facing breast cancer. Her enthusiasm for this cause is inspirational. Together, we can work towards more positive outcomes for all women. Learn More About Diane HERE Learn More About The Wisdom Study HERE Follow Erin on Instagram HERE. Follow Erin on Facebook HERE. Follow Erin on her website HERE Follow Erin on LinkedIn HERE | |||
| Achieving Success: The power of a great SWOT | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:33:37 | |
#11: Taking your business to the next level requires strategic planning. Too often, businesses get caught up in the day-to-day tasks and fail to think about the future – setting financial goals, drafting marketing plans, creating budgets, and considering staffing needs are common tasks but these do not make up long-term strategy. Enter SWOT. A SWOT analysis offers a comprehensive look at an organization’s competitive advantages and threats so decisions can be made with a great depth of understanding.Guest Kathleen Schultz explains how this valuable tool can help companies of all sizes identify areas for growth that they may have never even considered. Utilizing a SWOT analysis is a surefire way to put your company on track for success and profitability.
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| The Benefits of Downsizing with E.M. "Angel B" Carney | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:26:03 | |
#10: In this podcast episode, real estate market expert with Angel B will provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools to approach the downsizing process with confidence. From understanding the tax implications to calculating the cost of moving and beyond, Angel B will break down each step of transforming your home into a more manageable footprint for your lifestyle needs. Whether you're looking for a simplified life or simply want to get the most bang for your buck, this episode contains all of the insight you need to pursue your own downsizing journey in today's market. With 20 years of experience as a realtor, Angel B is a seasoned professional who has built an impressive knowledge base and excelled in their field. Tune in today and be inspired!
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| Claim Your Choices With Coach Carol Reid | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:26:48 | |
#9: Acknowledging our own wins is so important for our own self-growth, yet oftentimes it’s so much easier to focus on what hasn’t been achieved. Through her program, Coach Carol Reid encourages and empowers women everywhere to own their choices, own their successes - be proud of them! It’s crucial to foster a mindset that takes pride in our own individual achievements. Through doing so we can continue to develop the appreciation of our own growth, evolving and becoming more confident versions of ourselves. Welcome to the show, Carol. Learn more about Carol at https://carolreidspeaks.com/ Follow Erin on Instagram HERE. Follow Erin on Facebook HERE. Follow Erin on her website HERE Follow Erin on LinkedIn HERE | |||
| Connecting the Dots to Opportunity with Career Coach Peggy Wolf | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:40:37 | |
#8: Feeling stuck? Life's too short to keep dreading Mondays! Career Coach Peggy Wolf joins Erin Ackenheil on this episode to talk about how she's helping people "Connect the Dots", and find their dream career. As a talent development and career coach, Peggy helps connect people to opportunities focusing on both helping individuals grow in their careers, and identify paths for career transitions. Welcome to the show, Peggy! Follow Peggy on LinkedIn HERE to learn more about how to achieve your career goals! Follow Erin on Instagram HERE. Follow Erin on Facebook HERE. Follow Erin on her website HERE. Follow Erin on LinkedIn HERE. | |||
| Healthy Living for Mind, Body & Spirit with Nutrition Counselor Paulette Tourville | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:33:44 | |
#7: Did you know that childhood nutrition is the biggest determinant for adult health? On this episode, guest Paulette Tourville, an RN turned Nutrition Counselor, joins host Erin Ackenheil, to talk about the importance of healthy eating and how the nutrients in various foods have healing properties. Whether you’re young and healthy or beginning to experience the health problems that often come with age, diet counseling and medical nutrition therapy services can help you stay at your best—physically and mentally. Learn more about Paulette and her approach to diet and nutrition by visiting her website HERE. Follow Erin on Instagram HERE. Follow Erin on Facebook HERE. Follow Erin on her website HERE. Follow Erin on LinkedIn HERE. | |||
| A Taste for Success: In the Kitchen with Celebrity Chef Joanne Weir | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:41:12 | |
#6: Let's get cooking! Join Erin and guest celebrity chef Joanne Weir, host and executive Producer of the PBS television series, Joanne Weir's Plates & Places. Joanne travels and teaches cooking classes throughout the world. For years, she has led small group tours to her favorite culinary destinations, including Italy, Spain, France, Greece, Morocco, and Australia. A James Beard award-winning cookbook author who has written 17 cookbooks, Joanne was inspired by these trips to pen her most recent food memoir, Kitchen Gypsy: Stories and Recipes from a Lifetime Romance with Food, published in September 2015. Additionally, Joanne teaches cooking at events across the United States and her San Francisco studio kitchen. Joanne has written for several national publications, including Sunset Magazine, Cooking Light, Better Homes and Gardens, Fine Cooking, and Food & Wine. Joanne is also a co-owner of Copita, an award-winning modern Mexican restaurant in Sausalito, California. Learn more about Joanne on Facebook HERE Follow Joanne on Instagram HERE Follow Joanne on LinkedIn HERE Follow Erin on Instagram HERE Follow Erin on Facebook HERE Follow Erin on her website HERE Follow Erin on LinkedIn HERE | |||
| Medicare 101: Understanding the Annual Election Period | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:27:27 | |
#5: What is the Medicare Annual Election Period? Known as the "AEP", this is perhaps the busiest time of year for our friends in the insurance industry, starting on October 15th and ending December 7th. Joining Erin today is Health Plan Carrier Partner, longtime friend, and twenty-year Medicare specialist, Connie Tam of Centene. Hear more about the AEP, how Medicare works, information on what Medicare doesn't cover, and lastly, some great advice on choosing the agency that is best for you. Follow Connie on LinkedIn HERE Follow Erin on Instagram HERE Follow Erin on Facebook HERE Follow Erin on her website HERE Follow Erin on LinkedIn HERE | |||
| The Importance of SEO & Branding In Your Marketing Strategy | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:25:29 | |
#4: If you have ever had a conversation about digital marketing techniques, you’ve probably heard the term SEO tossed around. You might know that SEO is important and has something to do with search engines. In the simplest of terms, good SEO maximizes your visibility online. If you're new to the world of marketing it can be overwhelming trying to understand the in's and out's of how it all works. Thankfully there are people like today's guest, Lanny Udell, content writer, who helps clients connect with prospects by telling their unique brand stories in their own voice. Lanny can help understand the benefits of having a proper brand, and teaches people and small businesses alike how to get "seen" on the internet and social media. Learn more about Lanny and her business Copywhiz HERE | Follow Lanny on LinkedIn HERE | Follow Lanny on Facebook HERE | Follow Erin on Instagram HERE | Follow Erin on Facebook HERE | Follow Erin on her website HERE | Follow Erin on LinkedIn HERE | |||
| Prepare for the Future: The Benefits of Long Term Care | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:24:39 | |
#3: It’s a fact of life: Someday you may need long-term care. That means you may need help at home with basic daily activities such as bathing, dressing and eating; community services like adult day care and transportation; or ongoing care in a nursing home, assisted living residence or other facility. One option to pay for such services is long-term care (LTC) insurance. But before you sign up for a policy, there’s a lot to learn. That's where people like today's guest, Rebecca Brumbaugh, a long-term care specialist, can step in and help provide proper insurance coverage fitted to each family's unique situation. Contact Rebecca HERE for more information on long-term care insurance, or to learn if it may be a good option for you or a loved one. Follow Erin on Instagram HERE | Follow Erin on Facebook HERE | Follow Erin on her website HERE | Follow Erin on LinkedIn HERE | |||
| Puppeteers Help Others With Expressive Storytelling | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:26:57 | |
#29: Doug Zesiger is a teacher, storyteller, musician and parent with a passion for helping children navigate the social-emotional world with humor and understanding through his project "Stinky Tales".
A father of four and grandfather to two, he’s taught for the past 30 years at Marin Country Day School, where Dillard and his puppet pals have become treasured characters on campus and beyond. Teaching kids social and emotional skills is so important and in this episode, Telly award-winning Doug and Anne will inspire you to boldly approach challenges and express yourself in this ever-changing life.
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| Heal Naturally with EFT: Tap Into A Healthy & Stress Free Life | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:28:30 | |
#2: Have you heard about "Tapping" or EFT? Tapping is a self-healing tool that uses a sequence of light physical “tapping” on external acupressure points, allowing you to return your body and mind to a state of wellness. Today's guest, Beryl Ryan, a registered nurse of 40 years joins Erin today to discuss how tapping helped alleviate back pain that she had for 33 years. We all deserve to live with more ease, and Beryl offers a wealth of knowledge that is literally all at your fingertips! Learn more about Beryl and her passion to help people HERE | Follow Erin on Instagram HERE | Follow Erin on Facebook HERE | Follow Erin on her website HERE | Follow Erin on LinkedIn HERE | |||
| Transitions of Aging: Navigating Home & Life Changes for Older Adults | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:17:27 | |
#1. In the very first episode of This is 65, an online interview show featuring older adult guests that have inspiring messages to share, owner of Blackpoint Insurance, Erin Ackenheil, welcomes Millie Anderson. Millie is the owner of Mom's New Pad, offering all services related to changes in living circumstances that most older adults face. Before creating Mom’s New Pad, Millie had 20 years of experience in mortgage lending and real estate and five years as a Marketing Director in two senior living communities. Combined with her experience with her own mother, Millie brings just the right blend of experiences and resources to her work as she guides her clients through the mountain of information and the many options available to older people. Learn more about Millie and Mom's New Pad HERE | Follow Erin on Instagram HERE | Follow Erin on Facebook HERE | Follow Erin on her website HERE | Follow Erin on LinkedIn HERE | |||
| How Jin Shin Jyutsu Can Empower Your Life | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:57:26 | |
#28: This physio-philosophy will harmonize your life energy! Adrea Brier is an integrated cancer consultant and a patient advocate that strives beyond healthcare in this episode packed with a powerful motivational message for business owners. Her international effort gives people hope and strength to conquer cancer and live the life they dreamed of with the practice of Jin Shin Jyutsu.
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| Dance Your Way To A Fuller Life | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:27:19 | |
#27: Want to stay healthy in mind, body and spirit? Dancing is a deep source of joy within all of us. It can be a motivating tool to rejuvenate the lives of older adults. Guest Cecelia Beam is the inspiring lead teacher for San Francisco Ballet School’s Dance Class for People with Parkinson’s for over 15 years. Listen and discover how movement can be medicine, too.
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| Hospital Care Today - Let’s Write a Better Story | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:42:56 | |
#26: Retired inner-city CNA, Allen Long shares his inspirational story about how he leveraged his vast medical experience and passion into a creative career as a fictional writer, volunteer, and more. This is an eye-opening episode that proves you have much more to share with the world.
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| Author Your Encore Career | 14 May 2024 | 00:30:51 | |
#25: If your dream job is to write your own book, this is the episode for you. Wildly-published poetry writer and writing coach Ralph Dranow shares therapeutic steps to make your retirement radically rewarding. Get inspired by his story and envision your next level up today.
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| How to Always Keep Life Exciting | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:28:14 | |
#24: Is it time for your encore adventure? Attorney and diversified published writer Teo Spengler is a passionate, inspiring creative. Her growthjourney is a prime example of how you can keep your life enriched with excitement. Check out Teo’s worldly good message starts in Alaska, takes her to California, Berkeley Law School, and around Europe!
Send Teo an email at: teospengler@gmail.com
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| Busting Cancer Myths to Empower Your Health | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:59:07 | |
#23: The incredible integrative cancer consultant and patient advocate Adrea Brier is ready to uplift you! She has extensive experience in integrating the benefits of conventional medicine, complementary medicine and all forms of healing that strengthen the body’s ability to conquer cancer. If you’re over 65 and finding the oncology world challenging, listen in and find the comfort and resources you’ve been searching for.
Want to learn more about healing and building strong relationships? Check out Episode 13, Going Off the Beaten Path Learning to Self-Heal here.
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