Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of our Back to Life: Finding Fulfillment Podcast. I'm very excited to spend some time telling you about my upcoming book, Taking the Sh*t Out of the Show. I spent the better half of 2021 writing this book and it launches on October 21st. Taking the Sh*t Out of the Show was birthed from real life stories and situations about people, from all ages and all walks of life, who found themselves in a difficult transition and not knowing how best to move through it. 

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39% of Americans have reported they are more anxious today than this time last year and my guest today has a really good strategy for how we can address this. I’m so excited to introduce you to my guest, Shannon Paterson.   Shannon is a three-time Ironman world champion triathlete certified professional trainer and multi-sport coach. She is also a mentor, author, a motivational speaker, and has 25 years of experience in health and the fitness center.  What I love most about our conversation and what drew me to her story is that Shannon has survived two near-death experiences! She shares that story with us and I think you’re really going to enjoy hearing her perspective on it.   So let's listen in and if you like this, be sure to go ahead, post a comment, share it like it, put it out through your site and social media so others can benefit from our conversation.

Season 2, Episode 9: Shannon Paterson

Did you know that 46% of men over 40 years old are overweight? That's almost half!  Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of Finding Fulfillment After 50. Today’s guest is Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, founder of the Fit Father and Fit Mother Project. His whole mission is to help men and women over 40 prepare for life “over the hill” by becoming healthier and stronger as they age. Dr. Anthony’s personal story will move you when you hear him talk about the loss of his own father at 42 years of age.  You will hear Dr. Anthony educate us on the importance of understanding your deep, “WHY?” and the difference between motivation and inspiration.  He also leaves us with two highly motivating and practical tips. You're going to want to hear these from him so that you can start right now to move towards losing weight and becoming healthier. Life’s too precious for us not to pay attention and to focus on our health. So I hope you enjoy the episode with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi and turn his takeaways into life-changing habits that will lead to a more fulfilled life. 

Season 2, Episode 8: Dr. Anthony Balduzzi

Welcome to another episode of our Back to Life Podcast: Finding Fulfillment After 50. If you're like me, you've probably said to yourself more than once, “ I wish I could just find my purpose”. Well, if you're interested in your purpose, you should make the time to listen to this podcast!   I was introduced to Laurie Saitz by a friend of mine and when we first connected for just a brief call, I thought, “Oh my gosh, I’ve got to get her on the podcast!”  In this episode: We dig right away into the big question of purpose that sometimes feels overwhelming and daunting. Answering the questions of work-life balance, is it achievable? How to turn “I’m fine” into “I’m fantastic” Her trilogy for success, three things that are vital for us as we move through transitions in our life and live more into our purpose and more into things that bring us joy. I think you are really going to enjoy this episode as we put legs to the idea of life’s purpose. Listen in and let me know what your thoughts are by leaving a comment or a review.

Season 2, Episode 7: Lori Saitz

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of our Back to Life: Finding Fulfillment After 50 Podcast. I'm very excited for you to meet our guest today, Coach Geno Auriemma! Coach Geno Auriemma has been the head basketball coach for the women's program at the University of Connecticut for over 30 years.  His achievements include: The highest winning percentage among NCAA basketball coaches at 88.5%.  11 NCAA Division I National Championships, the most in women's college basketball history 8 national Naismith College Coach of the Year awards 2 gold medals at the Olympics In this episode, Coach Auriemma shares insights on: What he tells his players before championship games How he teachings people to expect success  Why it's more important to focus on the process than the outcome And, why at 67 he is still coaching! I know you are really going to enjoy the conversation with Coach Auriemma because of his wonderful experience, insight, heart & candor. Our discussion weaves through basketball, life and creating fulfillment. You are going to want to listen in and enjoy Coach Geno Auriemma.   

Season 2, Episode 6: Coach Geno Auriemma

Thanks for tuning into the Back to Life: Finding Fulfillment After 50 Podcast. Today, I am honored to talk with Grammy Nominee, John Ondrasik, who is known by his stage name Five for Fighting, is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, record producer, and philanthropist.  In this episode, John and I discuss what the past 16 months have been like for him. He shares his internal struggles during Covid, and how turning his attention to his family business has grown and stretched him in ways he has never experienced before. John shares his personal ways of staying centered and how he finds fulfillment as a creative at 57. Listeners will also get to hear what he’s been up to in Hollywood during the pandemic and what’s on the horizon for him. It was fun and insightful getting to hear from the legendary musician. You don’t want to miss it.

Season 2, Episode 5: John Ondrasik

Welcome to the Back to Life: Finding Fulfillment after 50 Podcast. Today, I’m onsite in Pottsville, Pennsylvania at the  D.G. Yuengling & Son Brewery where I’m talking with current owner, Dick Yuengling, about building a beer empire and how he still finds fulfillment in the day-to-day operation of the business after over 36 years of ownership, and at the age of 78! Dick talks about the difficult year of COVID and how he and his people faced the uncertainty.  Dick, the fifth-generation owner of D.G. Yuengling & Son, turned his family's struggling brewery into one of America's largest beer makers. When he bought out his father in 1985, the company was producing 137,000 barrels per year; now it pumps out nearly 3 million barrels annually; leading to Dick being featured on the Forbes 400 richest list. He still works 8-10 hours a day in his Wrangler jeans…always making sure to get his nap in the middle of day!  You’ll hear him talk about how success has helped define his fulfillment and how he finds great happiness in mentoring his four daughters to become the 6th generation to lead Yuengling past its 200th birthday. It was such a privilege to interview this legend of a man, you don’t want to miss this episode. 

Season 2, Episode 4: Dick Yuengling

In this episode, Dr. Wieland discusses what she calls her “Core 4” of performance she’s developed through her sports training and shares her personal experience of how the strong mindset she developed through her athletic career propelled her forward after she was sexually assaulted. You’ll hear Dr. Andrea talk about how we can practice using feeling, and visualization to support being us in getting to the other side of whatever chaos and challenge is being experienced...really insightful and powerful information. You don’t want to miss her story and her takeaways from her 50+ years of a performance-driven, and resilient life.

Season 2, Episode 3 - Dr. Andrea Wieland

Danny Bader reflects on past Back To Life episodes and allows his audience's demographic (over 50) to influence he and his team to refine the show’s focus to do just this….creating and maintaining fulfillment for all the days of our lives.

Episode 2: Danny Bader

As grim as it may sound, passing and death are things that one needs to prepare for in life. This doesn’t only talk about wills, managing inheritance, and such. To prepare for such a thing is to be comfortable with life in every aspect, including the possibility of dying. With that opened sense, one begins to truly live life and not just live life through until the last breath. In this episode, Jacqui Clark explains the most overlooked fundamental need of financially and legally preparing for death and how this affects not only the person going but also the many close relations surrounding the individual. As a certified Senior Advisor assisting families through assisted living and memory care communities, Jacqui talks to us about the practices of aging well and what one can do in life to live it more valuably and well, aside from just enduring and existing in the years.   Join Jacqui in this rich and filling episode and hear more insights that help us find our way to a more graceful and wise journey through getting old, either in the face of life or of death.

Episode 38: Jacqui Clark

At an early age, human beings start to ask a lot of questions about life. There are many things we do not understand in this world, especially about religion and the existence of God. Which is why having passion for inquiry can be a very powerful asset to have if you want to discover what is truly real and existing. Never allow people to hinder you from asking these questions because they foster personal and spiritual growth. In today’s episode, Dr. Andrew Newberg, the director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and a physician at Jefferson University Hospital, talks about neurotheology.  This is a very fascinating scientific study or emerging field of discipline that seeks to understand the relationship between our brain and religion. Since Dr. Andrew was young, he was already interested in the human mind and what we perceive as truths. Today, he has written over ten books on neurotheology! Dr. Andrew and Danny also tackle the difference between spirituality and religion, the definition of the soul, the existence of God, and many more interesting topics! Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about how understanding the relationship of our brain and religion can enlighten us about spirituality to know ourselves better! Show Highlights: [03:10] What propelled him to get into the field of neurotheology. [05:24] Dr. Andrew’s age when he started asking a lot of questions. [07:46] His favorite book out of the ten books he has written. [10:11] All about neurotheology and why it is important. [12:22] The difference of religiousness and being spiritual. [15:25] How can you say that something is really real? [20:29] Areas of the brain that are active when we think about God. [23:02] Silence, meditation and being still. [25:32] The frontal lobes are involved in helping us focus our attention. [27:54] Dr. Andrew’s definition and description of a soul. [30:02] How can you prove the existence of God? [34:32] Acknowledging the limitations of our brain and becoming empathetic. [37:12] How having spiritual connections help people overcome hard times. [40:38] Ways to develop your connection more with God. [45:07] Have passion for inquiry and find your own beliefs. Links:  https://www.dannybader.com/ Contact Dr. Andrew Newberg: http://www.andrewnewberg.com/

Episode 37: Dr. Andrew Newberg

If you really want to inspire and help people, you can begin today! You don’t have to wait a long time to start when you have become wealthy, achieve that greatness during your journey. Don’t hesitate to come out of your comfort zone and let fear dictate your future. Everything you need is within you and all you have to do is to translate those intentions with love.  In today’s episode, Aaron Scotti, a Spiritual Coach, and an Executive Producer at Armory Films, talks about the importance of the connection of our mind, heart, and body! The state of your mind and the beliefs you hold dramatically affects your overall health. Aaron is a very inspiring man who has starred in many TV shows, movies and hit series like Grey’s Anatomy. He, too, was the Executive Producer of the award-winning motion picture called The Peanut Butter Falcon! In this episode, Aaron and Danny also talk about love being our universal language, using our heart as our GPS, and understanding the nature of God!    Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about how God works wonders and how crucial it is to be mindful of the words we say to ourselves! Show Highlights: [05:19] Why Aaron decided to move from Conshohocken to Los Angeles. [09:10] His focus, goals, and struggles when he moved to Los Angeles. [13:02] Aaron had to hit rock bottom and become mentally fractured before he accepted he was sick. [17:40] When you heal your mind, your body naturally follows. [19:23] The experience made him realize how the mind and body are so connected. [25:22] All about the amazing film, The Peanut Butter Falcon.  [28:56] Once you let go and get over your fear, you’ll realize there is so much more you can achieve. [32:04] Let your heart be your GPS in life, and listen to your intuition. [37:00] You have to put your awareness on your heart and be still. [40:19] Aaron’s understanding and definition of what God really is. [44:22] Every human is a fraction of God, and he is within us. [47:23] Love is the universal language, and we need to start being mindful of it. [52:41] Is Aaron planning to make more movies? What are his future plans? [54:57] Ignorance is no longer an option; don’t be afraid of leaving your comfort zone. [59:18] Anything that you ever need is within you, don’t guess how God works. Links:  https://www.dannybader.com/ Contact Aaron Scotti: https://twitter.com/AaronScotti  https://www.instagram.com/aaronscotti333/  https://m.facebook.com/groups/544831789552619/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-scotti-05010aa/   

Episode 36: Aaron Scotti

Every day we come Back To Life, and have the opportunity to take a look at our approach to life; and the principles that make up this approach. Simply put…your approach creates your life.  jckrbbt® is an approach, a model, and a set of principles that are very powerful to change your life for the better and get you out of a dark place. These five principles, which Danny calls the jckrbbt® model have incredibly helped him get through his struggles and hold a more productive perspective on life, and always strive for fulfillment!   In today’s episode, Danny talks about jckrbbt®.  He’s joined by his son, Joey Bader, an actor, and writer who recently graduated from a film school in LA.  Danny and Joey discuss  the principles of jckrbbt®, the screenplay Joey wrote, and their pursuit to make a film of Danny’s first book, Back To Life: The Path of Resilience. Take a listen, and rest assured the five principles of jckrbbt® have the potential to impact and inspire you and millions of others. After coming back from his near-death experience, Danny is the living proof that these jckrbbt® principles are life-changing!   Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about the jckrbbt® model and takeaways that will support you on your journey of life. Links:  https://www.dannybader.com/

Episode 35: Danny & Joey

It has become very difficult for people to focus on the present because they have a lot of responsibilities. We tend to lose sight of who we are and take life so seriously. However, with meditation, you will achieve those moments of stillness that will allow you to relieve stress and make better decisions. In today’s episode, Josephine Atluri, a meditation coach and the host of the Responding to Life Podcast, talks about her journey, how to meditate, the importance of mindfulness, and being still. When she discovered meditation, she was slowly able to rise up from her struggles of infertility and decided to change her life. Now, she is passionate to share her knowledge and help other people overcome their struggles through meditation. Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn more about how meditation and stillness can positively transform your life. Show Highlights: [01:27] The struggles that lead her to take on the path of helping people with their mindfulness with meditations. [04:20] Her darkest and most challenging time was when she lost her pregnancy carrying twins. [07:11] What helped her decide to change her life and adopt children? [10:12] The importance of disconnecting, being still, and meditating. [13:06] There are a lot of good meditation apps like Headspace, you just have to find what works best for you.  [14:45] Disconnection doesn’t mean you’re going to be totally blank. [17:47] A two minute meditation with Josephine and Danny. [22:27] Start practicing self-care to combat your stress and anxiety. [24:35] Prevent your thoughts from continuing that pattern of constant negative self-talk. [26:03] Being aware will help you create steps to take care of yourself better. [30:35] Ways on how to stay connected to your best self. [32:57] Tips on how to incorporate meditation in your daily life. [36:16]  Meditating will give you more time to focus on your tasks because it allows you to be calmer. [40:02] Enjoy your journey and just live in it! Links:  https://www.dannybader.com/ Contact Josephine Atluri: https://www.jatluri.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine https://www.instagram.com/josephineratluri/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSwu7X  

Episode 34: Josephine Atluri

The majority of people in our society are more connected to their screens than their loved ones. We lose a lot of precious time, and this abuse of always using our phones can negatively impact us. That is why we need to start learning ways to avoid this addiction and change our lives.   In today’s episode, Dr. Lori Whatley, a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the effects of digital device usage on both individuals and businesses, wrote the book Connected and Engaged. She shares interesting statistics about how we are all always using our screens, talks about how we compare ourselves to other people we see on Facebook, how this addiction can deprive us of our sleep, and possibly, ruin our relationships with other people. Dr. Lori and Danny also talk about the strategies we can do to balance our time using phones that will significantly help minimize our stress and become more at peace.   Join Danny in this inspirational episode to learn about the better life you can live by not being dependent on your phone and how you can achieve this with the help of Dr. Lori!  Show Highlights: [02:45] Dr. Lori is a bookworm who tries to read one to up to two books a week! [04:03] You will face a lot of obstacles in your life, and you will get through them even when you thought you wouldn’t. [05:25] Faith is the strongest element in Dr. Lori’s toolbox that helps her overcome her struggles. [06:30] How did she develop the idea and decide to write her book, Connected and Engaged? [08:20] Some startling statistics of people and their addiction to their phones and technology.  [11:27] $92 billion a year is lost in the workplace due to people being on their social media. [12:54] Technology is a wonderful thing that connects a lot of people, but balance is the key. [17:20] The pandemic has made many of us dependent on being online because we have to do our work and communicate with people far away. [18:58] The light emitted by our phones can halt the production of melatonin in your body. [20:30] When we want to change our lives, we need to start with small changes. [21:40] Stillness is such a powerful state for us that can give us peace and warmness. [24:26] The people making these apps and technologies know how to keep us coming back. [26:32] Comparison is the thief of joy, and not everything we see on social media is real! [29:10] We experience a lot of relational disconnection when we are too focused on our phones. [32:30] Strategies to pull yourself away from being on your screen all the time. [36:40]  Be still, clear yourself from bad habits, and cultivate your curiosity. Links:  https://www.dannybader.com/ Contact Dr. Lori Whatley: https://drloriwhatley.com/  https://www.instagram.com/drloriwhatley/  https://www.facebook.com/drloriwhatley  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lori-whatley  Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Engaged  

Episode 33: Dr. Lori Whately

Danny Bader is a best-selling author and inspirational coach whose life was transformed by a near-death experience more than 20 years ago. As one of the nation’s most sought-after inspirational speakers, he routinely gives workshops and keynotes to the biggest organizations in the nation including Marriott, Comcast, Merck and more. To date, he has spent more than 10,000 hours inspiring others to live their best lives.

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