Age is Irrelevant

Helen Fritsch

About

This show is devoted to women over 40 who want to rebrand and redefine "over the hill," smash age barriers, and rediscover happiness and success! It's never too late to pursue a dream, a passion, or start a new chapter in your life. Join Helen and her guests as they discuss all aspects of aging after 40 and how to make the aging process and those "twilight" years
more rewarding, exciting, and fun!

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103 episodes

Meet Dr. Nicola Dehlinger! Naturopathic Doctor. Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia expert!

Dr.  Nicola Dehlinger is a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in internal repair.  SO many of our physical issues stem from internal complications. Listen to hear how Dr. Nicola helps people connect back to themselves. What tools you can use to listen to your body to start the repair process.  Supplements that you can take and use to help the healing process in a variety of ailments and much more!  A pen and paper will be needed for notes!

1h 14m
Mar 05
Meet 55 year old Dr. Sandra Kaufmann. Longevity Expert, Best Selling Author!

If you are looking to "up" your skin care game and help improve your overall health and well-being you need to meet Dr.  Sandra Kaufmann! With a Masters Degree in cellular biology, a Medical Degree and knowledge in human pharmacology and physiology, Dr. Kaufmann embarked on her own journey into longevity purely as a hobby but turned it into a passion to show the world you can live a longer, healthier life and do damage control based on science based information. Hear at what age you should start your longevity protocol, supplement recommendations, biohacks to live a long healthy life and much more! Grab a pen and paper....you'll be taking notes!

1h 5m
Feb 18
Meet 60 yr. old Dalyce Radtke! Mom of 7, Personal Trainer, Social Media Influencer!

 60 year old Dalyce Radtke is a busy woman! Wife, Mother of 7! Personal Trainer, online fitness and nutrition coach an social media influencer.  Being busy involves multitasking and prioritizing tasks throughout the day.  Especially when it comes to exercise! Hear how she manages to fit in workouts with minimal equipment for visible results at home or on the road, how she influences her 91 year old Mother to stay active with simple, yet effective moves and how she offers her huge social media following easy to follow workout routines that produce winning habits and better health!

1h 4m
Jan 29
Meet 60 yr old World Masters Track and Field Champion Sue McDonald!

If you want to be Inspired and motivated, listen to this episode with the 2023 Overall Masters Track and Field Athlete of the year and 9 time World Record holder Sue McDonald! A life long competitive athlete, Sue always had winning on her mind never letting her age get in the way! With her positive mindset and eyes always foreward approach, she is a force to be reckoned with on the track, consistently reaching her goals, winning and setting new regional, American and World records along the way not letting her setbacks derail her in any way! It's an elightening conversation with Sue always contemplating "what's next" to add to her athletic portfolio!  Way to go Sue! Your Positive mindset and determination to be the best version possible of a masters athlete is admirable and inspirational!

51m
Dec 11, 2023
Meet 45 yr. old Lauren Roxburgh! Fascia expert, International Best Selling Author, Wellness Educator!

Lauren Roxburgh found her calling at the early age of 16.  She painfully witnessed her Mother's battle with Stage 4 breast cancer. She realized that the key to living a fullfilling, healthy, joyful  life was a holistic aproach and was inspired to find ways to help prevent disease and learn how to thrive, not just survive! She emerged with degrees in nutrition and exercise physiology.  Certifications in Classical Pilates, meditation, yoga and Reiki and started working with clients like Gwenyth Paltrow, LaBron James incorporating Fascia releasing techniques( Rolfing) to help them find alignment and healing helping them to cnnect to their authentic selves and purpose and she has never looked back! She's been featured in InStyle, Vogue, Womens Health, Goop, GMA, ESPN to name a few. Her 2 books, The Power Source and Taller, Slimmer, Younger are internationally best sellers. Learn how keeping your fascia strong, flexible and supple will lead to a vibrant, healthy, joyful life.  A must listen!

1h 10m
Oct 18, 2023
Meet 70 yr. old Linda Cohn! World Champion Track and Field Athlete

Don't let 70 year old Linda Cohn's soft demeanor fool you! She's a household name in the masters track and field community racking up over 900 medals in the last 20 years, consistently winning national and world championship titles and breaking national and world records at the same time! But most importantly though, having a lot of fun on this journey with fellow masters athletes! You can be any age to start your story she says.  She definitely knows this first hand as she started her track and field journey at age 50. In this episode we'll hear about her life growing up, qualifying for American Gladiators, what convinced her to start competing in track and field, her national and world championships and how recess is so important to her at this stage of her life! Listen to the link  in my bio!

52m
Oct 03, 2023
Meet 90 yr. old Dot Sowerby! Track and Field World Record Holder, Author, Ambassador.

At 90 yers old Dot Sowerby is a force to be recockoned with! Little did she know that at the age of 50, when she decided to take up running that she would become a track and field star racking up 150  medals over the next 40 years, breaking American and World Records along the way as well as writing a book and becoming an Ambassador to a worthy organization. An inspirational conversation proving that it's never to late to start exercising regardless of your age or corcumstances! A must listen conversation!

48m
Aug 21, 2023
Meet 78 yr. old Marla Sweeney! Spartan Race Champion!

Don't let 78 yr. old Marla Sweeney's age fool you! This Spartan race champion has had a lifetime full of obstables, adversities and health issues, yet her " eyes always foreward" approach to life and positive mindset has led her a plethora of championships in the Spartan Community. Inspired by her son, who competes in Spartan races, she went from a "no exercise" routine to completeing her first Spartan Sprint in 2016 at age 70 and she has never looked back! She's the first female athlete to podium over 70 on a trail race and the only racer over 70 to do the Spartan World Championship (3 times)! She deals with Scoliosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis, a reconstructed neck due to a car crash with a drunk driver, reconstructive right hand surgery and recent back surgery yet....she continues to forge ahead with her postive mindset and positive self talk to compete in more races!  A compelling, motivational and very inspirational conversation! A true life champion on and off the trail!

1h 11m
Jul 28, 2023
Meet 66 yr. old Linda Franklin! State, National, World Masters PowerliftingChampion!

A tomboy growing up, Linda  was always on the go. Extremely active as a child, she participated in many athletic activities. Even after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 26, she still had an "eyes always forward" approach and continued her athletic endeavors. Mid Life brought more athletic success with her becoming a champion soccer player, but also took dramatic turns with multiple surgeries and two bouts of melanoma. She still never lost her drive getting back in the gym and then finding her true passion… Powerlifting!  She has never looked back ultimately becoming a Masters World Champion! A great life story of perseverance, drive, mental focus, and a true champion mindset! 

1h 17m
Jun 05, 2023
Meet 83 yr. old Karmela Waldman! Holocaust survivor, Therapist, Podcast Host!

I had the privilege to interview 83 yr old Holocaust survivor Karmela Waldman. Born in 1939 in Yugoslavia, just a few short years later she found herself escaping with her mother from Nazi home invaders. Her mother realized they had to separate and Karmela found herself being hidden at a Catholic Convent/School. She held on to her Jewish heritage while learning all things Catholic. After Russian allies liberated Belgrade she eventually reunited with her mother. Hear her compelling story,   how she stayed true to her Jewish heritage at such a young age, her family life today and some fun anecdotes too!

50m
May 20, 2023
Meet 62 yr. old Helen Polise! "The" TikTok Teacher Sensation, TV Commercial Director, Cancer Survivor.

Helen Polise is a force of nature, a champion and a true representative of an Age Is Irrelevant woman! A TV Commercial director for 30+ years, she pivoted during the pandemic and became a TikTok sensation accumulating almost 1,000,000 followers teaching tutorials on how to use the social media platform. Then, literally overnight, she had the health scare of her life. Hear how she faced this life altering situation and how she used this health scare to inspire others documenting her journey and still teaching along the way. Her positive mindset, grit and determination are true characteristics of a champion...in life! This is an episode you don't want to miss!

1h 6m
Apr 28, 2023
Meet 70 yr. old Suzanne DePaoli! Pro Barrel Horse Racer, Horse Trainer, Cattle Rancher and Rodeo Queen!

Suzanne DePaoli is not your average 70 yr old! Growing up on a farm, her love for horses started very young.  At age 19, she turned Pro in Barrel Racing and has never looked back! Today, this rodeo queen still competes on a regular basis throughout the year, works on her 900 head cattle ranch with her husband in Canada, trains horses, coaches other aspiring barrel racers as well as spends quality time with her family, writes songs and sings! Whew! An inspiration to all who know her! We had a great conversation about life on the farm, racing, training, how she takes care of herself and what brings her joy. A conversation you won't want to miss!

45m
Apr 09, 2023
Meet 54 yr old Dr. Mary Claire Haver! Board Certified OB/GYN, Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist and Menopause Expert!

Dr. Mary Claire Haver is no ordinary OB/GYN! After personally experiencing her own bout with Menopause, Dr. Haver took a deep dive into the science of menopause, aging and inflammation beyond what she was taught in school and residency. She emerged with an evidence-based program so women could wisely invest in their most undervalued asset...their health! This was a very informative discussion about all things in all phases of menopause. Causes, treatment options and most importantly letting women know that " You don't have to suffer anymore!"

18m
Mar 16, 2023
Meet 73 yr. old Ruth Yunker! Writer, Humorist, World Traveler!

Ruth Yunker has a definite Joie de Vivre! She became a world traveler at a very young age finding herself immersed in Paris solo for weeks on end several different times growing up. Today at 73, she's facing her third trimester in life with confidence, a sense of curiosity, quick wit and personal power. As a writer of 40 years, living a multi-faceted life at home and abroad, she has written 3 books about her journey/love for Paris and her journey to Ageless. A fun, candid chat about exploring the world and achieving the confidence to unapologetically live your best life at any age!

1h 8m
Mar 03, 2023
Meet 70 yr old Karen Hurley! World Record Holder Power Lifter, Equestrian, Mental Health Professional!

Little did 70 yr old Karen Hurley know that her new found love of horses in her 40's would lead her to a World Record Title in Powerlifting at 69! Hear how Karen got into weight lifting, what it's like to be an older female lifter and the importance of challenging oneself! A true inspitation!

1h 18m
Feb 20, 2023
Meet 55 yr old Life Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker Kwavi Agbeyegbe!

Kwavi has been a go-getter from a very early age! Inspired by her Father, she was always planning, going and doing. She loved getting up on stage, debating, speaking in front of others. Little did she know that these qualities would eventually help her help women from around the world to embrace the second chapter of their lives by unleashing their inner goals and desires and empowering them to create the life of their dreams as they thrive and shine in midlife! Hear how her motivational, fun style and simple, yet practical suggestions inspire her clients to take action to living heir best life! We could ALL use those suggestions, right??

56m
Feb 09, 2023
Meet Yolanda Holder! 65 yr. old World Champion Ultra Marathon Walker, 2X Guinness World Record holder, Inspirational Speaker and Author!

When Yolanda holder turned 50 she wanted to do some thing special for herself. Some of her friends were taking extravagant trips, one friend climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, but she didn’t want to do that. She decided that she wanted to walk. Walk 50 marathons in 50 weeks! Well, not only did she accomplish that goal, but tacked on 16 more for a total of 66 marathons in 50 weeks, AND she has never looked back  becoming world champion and breaking world records along the way!  Today, At 64 years young, hear about her latest accomplishments, how she originally got started into walking, her joys in life, and what keeps her motivated to continue down this self gratifying, purposeful, joyful path inspiring, so many others along the way!

1h 2m
Jan 28, 2023
Meet 40 year old Fitness Instructor, Figure Olympian, Cover Fitness Model, Podcast Host and Successful Entrepreneur Felicia Romero!

Felicia Romero learned at an early age from her Mother on how to be a become a succesful, disciplined athlete. Not only was she a star athlete in school, she went on to compete in bodybuilding shows, gracing the Olympia stage 5 times! She graced the covers of fitness magazines 8 times while buying/running/operating gyms. A staple on local and national TV promoting fitness, she realized that she had a wealth of knowledge that she wanted to share. Today, she successfully mentors entrepreneurs and fitness coaches helping them build their businesses and their brands. Such a positive role model for athletes and business owners! We had a great conversation about taking action, momentum and opportunity! "As long as you move foreward, it doesn't matter how big you're steps are!" Listen and be inspired!

1h 11m
Dec 04, 2022
Meet 43 yr old Finance expert, Real Estate Investor, Entrepreneur, Author and Philanthropist Candy Valentino!

At age 19, Candy Valentino started a business with no degree, no corporate background, no money and no Internet! Today she is a business powerhouse who was able to retire at age 40. How did she get from there to here? She got uncomfortable, she stepped out into the unknown, she took that leap of faith. She started, scaled and successfully sold businesses as well as created a vast real estate portfolio investing and flipping properties. She been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Inc., CNBC, Business Insider, Wall Street Journal to name a few. She has received countless national awards, founded a non-profit charity, is a keynote speaker at numerous events around the world and today, gives back by helping men and women of all ages obtain their own financial goals and dreams. A "must listen to" conversation all about our finances!

38m
Nov 15, 2022
Meet 46 tr. old Mental Edge Coach, Motivational Speaker, Author Darleen Santore aka Coach Dar!

When Coach Darleen Santore walks into a room, her infectious smile lights up the entire area and when Darlene Santore speaks...people listen! You can't help but get pulled in to her aura of positivity. As a mental edge coach and motivational speaker she helps people get "unstuck", raise the bar in their lives and break free so that they can breakthrough to reignite their hearts to live a purposeful life. She has had a proven track record in leading professional athletes from all leagues and CEOs to elevate their standards and inspire positive changes to impact not only their lives but the lives of others. She's been seen on Fox Sports, GMA, The Today Show, SiriusXM Radio, many other publications and will be on shelves in a bookstore near you in February 2023 with her new book "The Art Of Bouncing Back." A highly motivating, great interview that you don't want to miss!

1h 5m
Oct 25, 2022
Meet 65 yr. old Julie Holt! 2022 'Fittest Woman on Earth" CrossFit World Champion!

Julied Holt made it known to the world in August of 2022 that she was a force to be reckoned with! At age 65, she claimed the title "Fittest Women on Earth" at the 2022 World CrossFit Games. Whaaaat??? A life long competitive athlete, Julie adopted a winning atitude at an early age. Her passion for basketball led to playing 4 years in college and then coaching basketball for 25 years at the University of the Pacific, University of Nevada, UNLV and Head Coach At Gonzaga and Head Coach at University of Idaho. Not only did she coach at these schools but, she trained along side her athletes. She was also tirelessly active with helping implement Title IX, stayed involved with youth sports programming and involved with community service. Then, one day she walked into a CrossFit gym.....and the rest is history! Hear her amazing, motivating and inspirational story...she is truly an Age Is Irrelevant woman!

1h 28m
Sep 23, 2022
Meet Clare Morrow! 50 yr old Fitness/Nutrition Coach,IFBB Masters Bikini Pro, Author, TikTok Star!

50 yr old Clare Morrow is a force to be reckoned with! Over weight and out of shape in her 40's she went "cold turkey" and transformed her life and has never looked back!  Hear about her transformation that she and her husband went through, how she got started into bodybuilding, why she bacame on online fitness and nutrition coach, why she decided to write a book called "You Can't Outrun A Fork" and how TikTok has catapulted her into a major influencer helping almost 1,000,000 women along the way!

47m
Sep 17, 2022
Meet 61 yr old Gail Gensler! Pro-Ager, Boxer, Brand Ambassador, Cover Girl.

Fit and fabulous! Gail Gensler is changing the narrative around aging through fitness and embracing a healthy lifestyle from a "real woman's" perspective. A vibrant, healthy lifestyle is achievable regardless of age! She believes that age should never determine one's lifestyle, appearance and most certainly what type of work-outs you do! She's here to break down the barriers of institutional ageism influencing all ages along the way!

52m
Jul 10, 2022
Meet 71 yr old International Marathon Hall of Fame Swimmer Pat Gallant-Charette!

Little did Pat Gallant-Charette know that her brother's untimely death would lead her to become a world record holder and International Marathon Hall of Fame swimmer. As a full time Mom and full time nurse, she never had time for sports until her son challenged her to join him in paying tribute to her brother by doing a 2.4 mile ocean open water swim...after a year of training at 47, she completed the Peaks to Portland race and has never looked back claiming several world records and many achievements and accolades along the way! A very inspiring story that will leave you motivated to start your own fitness journey regardless of your age!

50m
Jun 08, 2022
Meet 58 yr old Functional Health Coach, Hormone Specialist, Author, Presenter Debra Atkinson!

Debra Atkinson is no stranger to the health and fitness industry! With 38 years under her belt, she has helped over 250,000 women " flip" their second chapter with the vitality and energy that they want! LIsten to this best selling author, hormone specialist and TEDx presenter talk all about Menopause and what we can do to lessen the burden of this "4 letter word"!

1h 3m
May 25, 2022
Meet 69 yr. old Dr. Lynn Anderson! Naturopath, Author,Yoga Therapist, Karma Master,Public Figure.

Little did Dr. Lynn know what an impact it would be growing up in a small fishing village off the coast of Maine. Eating organically, using natural resources and spending quality time with family has come full circle!  Today, she uses those experiences along with her wealth of knowledge from being a Naturopath, Herbologist, Aromatherapist, Successful Author/Writer, Yoga Therapist, Karma Master, Lecturer, Radio Talk Show Host, Producer andt conversation that you don't want to miss! has helped so many people thrive at life! A great conversation that you don't want to miss!

1h 7m
May 09, 2022
Meet Dr. Susan Brown, PhD! Medical Anthropologist, Nutritionist, Author, Bone Expert.

Live stronger longer! A mantra Dr. Susan Brown lives by. She has devoted 40+ years proving every woman can build strong bones naturally. She has authored a best selling book and written over 1000 articles on ph balance and alkaline health.  Hear about her research, supplementation, a healthy alkaline diet, her 6 point natural program, and ways to strong bone health. Her natural approach to bone health has helped thousands of women live long, productive lives! It's never too late to improve your diet and natural bone health!

51m
Mar 15, 2022
Meet 41 yr old Beth Bradley! Yoga Trapeze Instructor, Recovering Alcohol and Drug Addict.

At 8 yrs old, Beth Bradley's life came to a stand still. Her father committed suicide.  From that point forward, she did everything in her power to stop feeling, which eventually led to drug and alcohol addictions, eating disorders and general self sabotaging behaviours. Hear her account of life as a child after her father's death, being stuck in her pain which led her down a very destructive path to how she finally overcame these obstacles and demons to live a fullfilling, joyful and abundant life today!  Truly an inspiration!

55m
Feb 24, 2022
Meet 57 yr. old Senior Master Soulcycle Instructor Sue Molnar!

Sue Molnar hated spin class the first time she took a class. All her friends were doing it so she kept trying, realizing that if she played her own music she could love it. And so the journey began, getting certified and started teaching in LA and in a rear lobby on W72 St in NYC, where Soulcycle started. Little did she know her Soulcycle journey would help her get through Endometrial cancer as well as other tough struggles up to today! Hear her open, raw conversation about life, love and the pursuit of the bike!

53m
Feb 17, 2022
Meet 81 yr. old Vicky Durand! Author, Surfer,Educator, Fashion Designer.

Surfs up! Carch a wave! Wipeout! Terms Vicky Durand and her Mom Betty were very familiar with back in the 1950's. Two pioneer surfers who were passionate about this sport. Vicky wrote "Wave Woman The Life and Struggles of a Surfing Pioneer" a love letter about her larger-than-life mother's zest for life and love of adventure. An inspiring story revealing important life lessons to anyone searching for self-confidence, fulfillment and happiness! A must read for those who are following their dreams...at ANY age!

57m
Jan 26, 2022