Sensationally Silver: A State of Mind

Episode 51: Jennifer Parks on Planning Your Exit Party

Funeral arrangement counselor Jennifer Parks joins Sensationally Silver to demystify death, explain why people avoid planning, and share compassionate, practical advice for honoring a life. She offers real stories, creative celebration ideas, and clear steps families can take to reduce stress and ensure a loved one’s wishes are followed.This episode encourages open conversations, simple planning actions (like healthcare powers of attorney and documenting preferences), and reframing funeral planning as a loving gift that makes grief easier for those left behind.

Episode 50: Beth Amine on Dancing with Time

In this episode, Beth Amine and Robin explore “Dancing with Time” — a joyful approach to aging that focuses on self-value, creative habits, movement, and reframing negative thoughts. Beth shares practical exercises, community workshops, and stories from her Wildcat Lounge performances that inspire listeners to discover who they are now.
Learn simple practices to shift your mindset, embrace playfulness, and connect with others.
Find resources and sign up for courses at dancingwithtime.com to start reclaiming vitality and joy today.
https://www.dancingwithtime.com/

Episode 49: Dr. Joanne Mednick: Past Trauma - Present Freedom

Host Robin Norwood interviews Dr. Joanne Mednick, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about healing long-held trauma through EMDR, brain spotting, and somatic grounding. Dr. Mednick shares practical techniques for becoming present in the body and describes how this work has helped women, veterans, and older adults reclaim safety, relationships, and purpose.
Listeners will learn simple grounding exercises, the role of energy-based therapy, and the transformative ripple effects of trauma recovery on families and communities.

Episode 48: Beyond This Reality with Grace Bubulka

In this episode Grace Babulka, a former trauma nurse, recounts her near-death experience during septic shock while seven months pregnant — leaving her body, passing through a misty tunnel, witnessing a life review and being turned back to live. She describes the profound clarity, love and insights she encountered and how they reshaped her life.
The conversation explores the practical aftermath of an NDE: how it changed Grace’s nursing, parenting and faith, helped her face aging and loss, and what she advises for comforting someone who is dying. Resources and talks are mentioned for listeners who want to learn more.
To view additional videos of Grace, copy and paste these links: https://on.soundcloud.com/8XGK8ZkZGcTOWy1UA2
https://youtu.be/LzURpDWSUHY?si=Gd4qcfbqsgRyZKZW
Grace's books are available on Amazon:
Beyond This Reality
Heartstrings
Ida's Secrets
Ants in my Toothbrush

Episode 47: Reignite Your Life with Allison McCune Davis

Allison McCune Davis returns to explain her book 60 Is a Good Start and the 60‑Day Dare: a practical plan to replace old habits with healthier ones across body (water, protein, movement), brain (mental and emotional habits), and world (purpose and relationships).
She shares simple, actionable tips—carry water, lace up your shoes, set small daily goals—and describes the workbook, planner, and online community that provide accountability and support to make lasting change.
For all of the info on Allison, visit: https://allisonmccunedavis.com/links

Episode 46: Julia Loggins on It Takes Guts to Be Beautiful

In this episode, Julia Loggins, a gut coach and colon therapist of 40+ years, explains how gut health, mindset and purpose drive beauty and vitality as we age. She connects digestion, toxins, sleep and chronic pain to how we look and feel, and redefines beauty as inner aliveness and attraction rather than youth alone.
Julia offers practical tips—reduce alcohol, cigarettes and sugar; address medications and constipation; protect skin from the sun; seek help for pain; build community, volunteer and practice gratitude—to boost health, radiance and confidence in later life.
 
For more info on Julia Loggins, visit: 
https://cleansingforenergy.com
@julialoggins on Instagram and @julialoggins2 on TikTok,
and @julialoggins on YouTube

Episode 45: Dr. Lee Moberly on Spiritual Healing and Getting Unstuck

Robin Norwood and her guest, Dr. Lee Moberly, discuss metaphysical healing, past-life regression, and prosperity consciousness as tools to resolve old patterns and emotional blocks, including a story about overcoming a fear of public speaking.
The episode explores aging without resignation, building resilience, improving relationships, and embracing life’s possibilities—encouraging listeners to live fully at any age.
 
For more info about Dr. Lee Moberly, visit: https://www.drleemoberly.com

Episode 44: Wired to Awaken with Candace Wheeler

In this episode, Robin talks with Candace Wheeler, an 81-year-old spiritual psychologist and seminar leader, about embracing aging, discovering hidden gifts, and living with purpose.
Candace shares transformative stories — including a powerful video-feedback seminar in a maximum security prison — and explains how readings, heart coherence, gratitude, and self-forgiveness helped her and her clients reclaim passion and meaning.
Listeners are invited to tune into their own intuition, practice gratitude, and see aging as a doorway to renewed discovery and service.
 
To find out more about Candace Wheeler, visit:
https://www.candacewheeler.com

Episode 43: Sixty is a Good Start with Allison McCune Davis

Join us on "Sensationally Silver, A State of Mind" for an enlightening conversation with Allison McCune Davis, author of "60 is a Good Start," as she shares her wisdom and insights on transforming habits and finding purpose in midlife. Explore the intriguing concept of habit formation, backed by neuroscience, and discover the practical ways to apply this knowledge to enhance your life's longevity and quality.
Allison delves into the double meaning of her book's title, emphasizing the transformative journey she embarked on at 60 and how it serves as a guide for women navigating midlife transitions. With a background in natural health and a determination to improve her own lifestyle, Allison provides actionable strategies to develop new habits and create a fulfilling, long-lasting life.
Gain inspiration from Allison's personal experiences and learn about her "60-day dare" planner aimed at helping individuals commit to positive lifestyle changes. This episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to embrace their "silver" years with vitality and purpose.
For more info about Allison, visit: https://allisonmccunedavis.com and
https://www.instagram.com/allison.mccune.davis/

EPISODE 42: Reducing Your Stress Load and More

In this episode of Sensationally Silver, A State of Mind, Douglas Mulhall delves deep into the world of elastin, an unsung hero in our body's journey against aging. Douglas explains how elastin affects more than just your skin's youthful bounce, but plays a crucial role in your organs' flexibility, impacting your overall health as you age.
Explore groundbreaking insights into the human immune system and how it inadvertently contributes to the aging process. Learn about cutting-edge therapies and practical solutions for maintaining elastin in the body, from nutrition to lifestyle changes. Discover how you can not only slow down aging but unlock a healthier future with steps that everyone can pursue.
Stay tuned as Douglas reveals simple yet transformative measures everyone can take to manage total stress load, improve indoor air quality, and opt for whole foods nutrition. Whether you're in your 60s, 70s, 80s, or just curious about the science behind aging, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you age gracefully and vibrantly.
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