Lorraine O’Grady
Lorraine O’Grady, at 89, has opened yet another show, this time at the Mariane Ibrahim Gallery in Chicago, called “The Knight, or Lancela Palm-and-Steel,” with of course, Lorraine in the conceptual artist persona of “The Knight.” Lorraine dons a custom-made suit of armor weighing 40 lbs. along with a helmet topped with a banana palm! […]
Jerry Korson
Jerry Korson, at 73, completed his life’s dream–to run a half-marathon in all 50 states. It took Jerry about 20 years. He’d plan the family vacations around where he could run his next half-marathon and usually ran 2 every time. He was diagnosed with brain cancer and had surgery for his condition a couple of […]
Help Your Witness Deliver Effective Testimony with Full Sentences
Rare is the witness who isn’t anxious, worried, scared–even terrified–during deposition or cross-examination. Often this leads to a rapid pace of speech. Not only that, but witnesses tend to believe that if they just blurt out their response, they’ll get this dreadful experience over with sooner. Speaking Too Quickly. Now, there’s nothing wrong with speaking […]
Ho-Ho-Ho, the Joy of Saying “No”
Ah, the upcoming Holiday Season–starting with Thanksgiving and ramping up through Christmas, with no let-up until the beginning of the year. For those who are already tired from a year’s worth of work, kids, parents, chores, and everything else, the Holiday Season, despite the many joys it may bring, can feel simply exhausting. Overwhelming. Cringe-worthy. But what’s […]
Edie Ceccarelli
Edith “Edie” Ceccarelli, at 116, is officially the second oldest person on Planet Earth according to the Gerontology Research Group. But far more important than that is Edie is her town’s celebrity. She’s invited everyone in Willits, California (population 4,885) to come celebrate her birthday with her since turning 100. And they do! The entire […]
Is It Your Mood or Your Attitude? Episode 99
You may think that mood and attitude are one and the same. Not so. Mood is condition-based, but attitude is chosen. This means that you can lift yourself out of a nasty mood, once you know how to do it. In this podcast, you’ll explore some ways to deal with your mood so you can […]
Classic Juror Misunderstandings
The brilliant cartoonist, Wiley Miller (“Non Sequitur”), captured the misunderstandings between men and women as few others have. For example, the wife says: “Let’s go shopping.” The husband hears: “Let’s go drain the life force from your body.” The husband says: “Honey, are you almost ready yet?” The wife hears: “Life as we know it […]
Dwan Johnson Young
Dwan Johnson Young, at 92, has the astonishing distinction of being the oldest person to waterski, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Dwan discovered waterskiing at age 29, when her family bought a cabin by a lake. Although she started the sport using two skis, Dwan eventually–with the encouragement of her very supportive […]
Label Yourself for Your Good
The mind-body connection is real. It’s not just a cute phrase, the brain actually releases certain hormones and other chemicals in direct response to our thoughts: endorphins, for example, when we’re happy, cortisol when we’re stressed. These hormones and chemicals impact how we function, how we thrive – or don’t. This is why what we […]
How to Be Supportive, Episode 94
How powerful are the words we use, the things you say, or others say to you? Are your words helpful or hurtful? Do what others say to you make you feel self-confident or fill you with doubt? What if in this podcast, you discovered not only are your words powerful, but that there’s a way […]
Getting Unstuck, Episode 93
What if there was a way to make change happen more easily in your life? What if you could, just by altering what you use as your reference points for the change you want, get things to happen more successfully for you? In this podcast, find out how to make change something you actually can […]
Elizabeth Eaton Rosenthal
Elizabeth Eaton Rosenthal, aka “The Green Lady of Brooklyn,” at 83, continues to surprise and delight all who cross her path whether they live in or visit Brooklyn. She is head to toe, hair to nails and everything in between, painted or otherwise covered in green! Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, Elizabeth hitchhiked to New […]
Expert Under the Gun of Cross? Multi-sided Response to the Rescue
For your expert witnesses under the gun of cross-examination, usually the most problematic answer is a flat “yes” or “no.” Science holds few absolutes to be true, thus most scientists (which is the majority of your experts) are uncomfortable with an uncategorical “yes” or “no” in response to many of opposing counsel’s questions. Yet opposing […]
Be Your Own BFF
It doesn’t matter whether I’m having trouble learning a new dance step, stumped on a piece of writing that has an all-too-soon deadline or forgot to pick up the dry-cleaning, whatever, my immediate go-to is to diss myself. How could I be so stupid, inept, or unconscious that I find myself in this disheartening situation?! […]
Betty Brussel
Betty Brussel, at 100, is not only celebrating her birthday, but also the 3 world records she broke this year in her age group in the swimming pool: the 400-metre freestyle, the 50-metre breaststroke, and the 50-metre backstroke. Quite a coup for a woman who only began competing at 68. Betty, originally from Holland, began […]
A Matter of Strategy – Episode 92
Ever wished life were simpler? That whatever you wanted in the realm of improved or better relationships could just happen with a snap of your fingers, as if by magic? Sigh. Unfortunately, wishing doesn’t make it so, but in this podcast, you’ll be introduced to an approach that, when properly implemented, can indeed feel “like […]
Sally Snowman
Sally Snowman, at 72, the only remaining official lighthouse keeper in the United States, is just now retiring from her 20 years of service. From the first time Sally visited the lighthouse, at 10 years of age, with her father, a Coast Guard auxiliarist, Sally knew she wanted to be the lighthouse keeper. The 307-year-old […]
Ed Dwight
Ed Dwight, at 90, is featured in the National Geographic film “The Space Race,” which documents the stories of Black astronauts, and their first pioneer, Ed. Ed was selected by the Air Force to train as an astronaut with NASA, having met the criteria of 1500 hours of flying jets, a BA in engineering or […]
Short-Term Gain vs. Long-Term Pain, Episode 91
In our perpetual pursuit of “do it, have it, get it now,” too often we forget to look at the long-term consequences of our instant decisions. In this podcast, you’ll explore how to make choices such that you get what you want, but in a way that doesn’t ruin your life. Listen to all Up! […]
Life Is Meant for Joy!
A woman is running on the treadmill next to me at the gym, moaning and complaining the whole time. How miserable she is at having to work out, how hard it is to get herself to the gym knowing she’s in for an hour of pain. How she’d rather do pretty much anything other than […]
The Juror-Engaging Power of Story: Beyond the Individual
Research has demonstrated repeatedly the power of storytelling. Indeed, it’s easy for most attorneys to tell the story of their injured client or the malfunction of a product. Stories of individuals, plaintiff or defense, are also fairly easy to summon. But when it comes to businesses, companies or corporations, lawyers too often forget the power […]
The Power of Setting Limits, Episode 90
Why, when you just want to chill but your partner is demanding, do you just cave into them, shelving your needs, and ending up resentful? In this podcast, discover a way to satisfy your partner’s needs without sacrificing your own. Wouldn’t that be nice! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.
Pearl Taylor
Pearl Taylor, at 102, shares her longevity “secrets” on TikTok, accompanied by her great-great-granddaughter, Taylor. Pearl is wonderfully fit and present, and her life lessons are both valuable and practical. Pearl believes in the power of one’s mind, and that the thoughts we think directly impact our lives. Pearl also believes in the value of […]
Martha Strever
Martha Strever, at 85, began her 64th year of teaching math at Linden Avenue Middle School in Red Hook, N.Y. When Martha began her teaching career, PCs didn’t exist. Martha remembers vividly not only having to teach herself how to work on a computer but also being tasked with training the school staff on how […]
Manuel Cuevas
Manuel Cuevas, at 91, continues to do what he loves best – designing outfits that create a distinct image, both for the rich and famous (most often stage and screen celebrities), and the not-so-rich or famous. Manuel’s client list is mind-boggling, including such notables as Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Clint Eastwood, Loretta Lynn, […]
The “Just One” Secret to Fitness, Episode 105
Does the seeming impossibility of reaching your New Year fitness goals have you beyond frustrated? How can you pay attention to something as seemingly selfish as personal well-being when there’s so much else to take care of: family, work, etc.? In this podcast discover how to easily get to that energized self you want to […]
Your Client, Expert and Witness E-Impressions Matter! Manage Them Well
What is written has more weight than what is said. Always. That is why, when something is important, we write it down. That is why, in any courtroom, jurors will believe documents over witness testimony. Unfortunately, clients often forget this, if they even ever stopped to think about it in the first place. And the […]
Three Surprisingly Powerful Words: Tell Me More
The first month of the New Year is traditionally when we give thought to what we might want next in our lives. As in wanting to change, or achieve, or hoping will be different. Such as the idea of better relationships with family, friends, loved ones, even pets. Starting with having less conflict or arguments […]
Manette Baillie
Manette Baillie, at 102, flew through the air in a blissful sky-dive adventure, figuring there was no better way to celebrate her 102 years of life. Besides, for her 100th, she’d raced a Ferrari at the official track of the British Grand Prix, reaching 130 miles per hour, so heck, Manette had to find something […]
Elton John
Elton John, at 77, made his first appearance since his retirement from touring at 76 during the United States premiere of the documentary, “Elton John: Never Too Late,” in New York City– much to fans’ surprise and delight. Over his 61-year career (yes, he started at 15!), Elton has created and performed so much music […]
Kayren Spain
Kayren Spain, at 81, finally realized her seemingly impossible dream of meeting Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback. A forever football fan, Kayren greatly appreciated Patrick’s skill and kind personality and decided she would find a way to meet him. In addition to creating Kansas City Chief-inspired clothing, which she posted on social media, Kayren […]
Let Your Best Self Carry the Relationship Day, Episode 104
Why can you be kind, compassionate, patient, forgiving with everyone as you go about your work day, yet when it comes to dealing with your family, all that flies out the window? Instead of being your best self, you are your worst self! On the offense, nowhere near kind or forgiving. Find out, in this […]
Ashok Shenolikar
Ashok Shenolikar, at 84, is traveling the world with his wife, Bharati, living the life of an “octogenarian nomad” according to his nephew. So far, just in the past few years, the couple have visited France, Costa Rica, Argentina, South Africa, Zambia, Niagara Falls, Victoria Falls and Iguazu Falls, to name but some of their […]