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 […]
Talk Yourself UP, Not Down!, Episode 112
Why is it the voice in your head criticizes you non-stop? What if you instead talked yourself up, not down? Would anything change? Yes, indeed! In this podcast, you’ll be introduced to some easy techniques that can power you into the land of “up” not “down” to greater happiness and success! Listen to all Up! […]
Linda Vanderloop
Linda Vanderloop, at 74, became the oldest woman on record to have hiked the Appalachian Trail – all 2,200 miles of it, with its 900,000-vertical-foot hike. The Trail is daunting to many, but to have tackled and completed it at 74 is truly awesome. Linda was joined by her daughter, Hanna, who started her Trail […]
Larry Cole
Larry Cole, at 91, preps for his next 5K race by running at his retirement community, cheered on and supported heartily by his fellow residents. Larry clearly puts the lie to the “retirement” in “retirement community” as he trains, preps and runs races every year since he turned 71. Larry’s enthusiasm and dedication to the […]
Explain “Why” to Make Your Case Matter to the Jurors
In a courtroom, it isn’t necessarily the attorney with the best facts who wins, but the attorney who best explains the relevance of those facts both to the case and to the jurors. Certainly, you need solid evidence, but here we’re talking about what you need to do to get the edge. What, given the […]
SMILE! You’ll Live Longer
I don’t think my ballroom instructor/dance partner was concerned with my longevity when he barked “You gotta smile!” at me as we practiced for an upcoming competition. I’m like “Really? Besides remembering my patterns, keeping my upper body lifted, my feet grounded, my legs long, my head up and my elbows wide, all of which […]
Christie Brinkley
Christie Brinkley, at 70, never expected to still be modeling, much less to make the cover of Sports Illustrated. Yet, she did! When Christie first started modeling, at 19, she was told that her career had an expiration date and it wouldn’t be far in the future. Christie has happily proven those doom-and-gloomers wrong, gracing […]
Celebrate Your Special Love Without Breaking the Bank, Episode 110
Why is celebrating your Anniversary – or any other special occasion with your partner – seem to cost so much? Do you really have to spend a fortune to prove to your beloved, that yes indeed, you do love them? In this podcast, discover a way to celebrate your love without spending your last dime–and […]
Dr. Wilburn Durousseau
Dr. Wilburn Durousseau, at 87, was honored by his community of Lynwood, California, for his 55+ years of service at St. Francis Medical Center. During his career as a Board-certified OBGYN, Dr. Wilburn he delivered some 10,000 babies, and although he still assists in deliveries and surgeries, Dr. Wilburn has turned most of his attention […]
Cathy Gallagher
Meet an “AMAZING!” whose grade-school students are her greatest joy! Cathy Gallagher, at 83, is doing what she loves best – teaching! This matters, because, although Cathy had taught grade school children for three decades, she had to retire when she turned 65. At the time, that’s what was required in British Columbia, where Cathy–originally […]
Judith Som
Judith Som, at 82, became the oldest woman to finish the 2024 New York City Marathon. Judith, a devoted New Yorker, has run the marathon for 21 years. She only runs the New York City Marathon because, hey! Judith loves her hometown and finds great joy in celebrating her passion for both running and New […]