Zestful Aging

About Zestful Aging

How can we age with zest, courage and vibrance? How can we tackle the challenges of aging--including ageism-- with awareness and skill? Nicole Christina, a psychotherapist of more than 30 years, interviews culture changers from all over the world and of every persuasion–including Python hunters in the Everglades and Hospice workers at San Quentin Penitentiary. Her topics have a humanitarian theme and are typically off of the mainstream. An expert interviewer and author of "Not Just Chatting: How to Become a Master Podcast Interviewer" Nicole's conversations are deep and heartfelt. In these conversations, the challenges of aging are not sugar coated. Bodies age. We're not as fast or agile as we once were. 60, it turns out, is not the new 40. Acceptance is the key, although it's easier said than done. Our goal, then, is to navigate the losses of aging as well as to highlight the gifts. Many people report being happier when they reach 50 and are delighted by the freedoms they experience. They may have more time to themselves, and the new ability to discover what makes them truly happy. Many women are traveling solo and finding joy in their new friendships. It's a time to be curious and adventurous while our body still is in good working condition. It's not always easy, though. Trying new things can be scary. Nicole's guests are not super heroes. They are people who have found their own ways of meeting the challenges of aging yet still delighting in the life they have left. The Show brings optimism to the experience of aging in spite of the realities of expectable losses.

Publisher

Nicole Christina

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Feb 2018

Latest episode

25 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

55 of 430 episodes have a transcript.

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   25 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Last Episode of Zestful Aging Podcast Illustrates Resilience and Healing

   Host [Host Name] interviews psychotherapist Shavaun Scott about her journey of healing from trauma and intergenerational abuse, offering insights into resilience and recovery.

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   11 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   What You Didn't Know About Domestic Violence

   Host [Host Name] interviews filmmaker Melissa Davey about her powerful new documentary on the Montgomery County Domestic Violence Center, revealing its vital work and impact.

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   27 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Basic Eye Care that We All Need to be Doing

   Host Dr. Pam Theriot, a nationally recognized dry-eye specialist, shares essential eye care habits to boost energy, focus, and overall well-being.

Who has been a guest on Zestful Aging

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Shavaun Scott
• Melissa Davey
• Dr Pam Theriot
• Liz Scott
• Yvonne Conte

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

13,153

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

50 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 82 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

97

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

90

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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