Fabulous Broads
Welcome to the Fabulous Broads podcast with stories highlighting women over 50. We'll talk about aging, travel, career, parenting and friendships. Your host, Maria Manetas, will be solo or chatting with various guests to showcase powerful, dynamic women.
Episodes
32 episodes since 2020
Midlife Weight Loss
After successfully losing 44 lbs with a low-carb keto diet, I found myself gaining 20 lbs back during the pandemic lockdown. Now that things are opening up and I'm motivated to lose those extra pounds, I started my keto diet again. This time, h...
May 12, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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11:01
Political Theology with Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford, Esq.
The Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford is a civil rights attorney representing society’s most marginalized. An Episcopal priest, she earned her Doctor of Ministry in political theology from Pacific School of Religion. Dr. Ledford founded Political Theolog...
April 14, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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18:49
It's Okay to Take a Break to Prevent Burnout
Is it okay to take a break if you're feeling stressed? Of course it is! We're surrounded by stressors every day and we need to take care of our mental health. In my case, it will be to put out podcast episodes wh...
March 31, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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9:15
Interview with Children's Book Author Julie Cassetta
In this episode, I'm interviewing author Julie Cassetta. Her new children's book, Magical Mia: Kindness is Contagious, debuts on March 26, 2021. Julie tells us the story of how she came...
March 24, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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34:07
Is Clubhouse for Women over 50?
Have you heard about the new social media app, Clubhouse? It's like talk radio (if you remember that!). With virtual "rooms" on many different topics, it's easy to listen and/or pa...
March 10, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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8:13
Productivity and Life Coach Leslie Boyd
Leslie Boyd is a Life and Productivity Coach, busy wife, and mom. As the creator of the 3 Step Strategy she works with women to figure out their goals and help them crush them!I'm happy to interview Leslie and find out more about ...
March 03, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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19:37
My Crazy Wedding Story
Greek Island weddings sound romantic and exciting. My husband and I had a very exciting start to our wedding on the island of Andros in Greece and I invite you to listen to our story. All's well that ends well since we've been happi...
February 24, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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10:19
Why is Everything Going Wrong?
What happens when you balance the demands of an elderly parent, kids and spouse with scary power tools? Chaos, that's what. Chaos, coupled with a feeling that life is zooming by quickly and you have a list of things you stil...
February 10, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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9:19
Fifty and Fabulous with Brenda Ster
Brenda Ster, an accomplished entrepreneur, just turned 50! In this podcast interview, we talk about the significance of that milestone, her mindset shift and plans for the future, both professional and personal.Her current read: <...
January 27, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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41:25
Reinventing Midlife
Are you looking to reinvent yourself in your 50s and beyond? Listen as I share some stories of people who have decided to pivot when confronted with job loss (or just boredom of staying home) and have found great satisfaction doing someth...
January 20, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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11:59
Midlife Job Search
In today's episode, I'm interviewing Fabulous Broads Roni Singer and Nancy Zuromski, authors of the book
January 13, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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22:45
A Midlife Dating Story
Vivian Grafton joins me to tell her midlife dating story. Married for the second time at age 51, Vivian recounts her search for love, which is quite different this time around. Dating apps, texting, and expectations are all challeng...
January 06, 2021
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:49
Interview with Dr. Henriette Langdon
Hear Dr. Landon's story and journey. She is currently partnered with her daughter to open one of the Inland Empire's only interdisciplinary private practices, focusing on helping children, families, and individuals realize their potential...
December 09, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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25:13
Menopause and Midlife
Dr. Soma Mandal, a board-certified internist, women's health specialist at Summit Medical group and author of the book, "Dear Menopause, I Do Not Fear You," joins me to discuss menopause. Find more information on her book at
November 25, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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18:03
Holiday Planning
Welcome to my newest episode where I plan out a fun Advent holiday gift guide for my adult kids! This year, the holidays are going to be different, so I'm changing things around. Let's hope my kids don't listen to this!
November 18, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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8:47
The Importance of Gratitude
Join all the Fabulous Broads in a Gratitude Challenge for November. Grab a notebook and let's do this!https://greatergood.berkeley.ed...
November 04, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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5:07
Coping with Stress - A Midlife Story
Listen as I share some funny stories of life and coping during this crazy year. Election drama, parenting, COVID, anxiety and stress all combine for some trying times. How are you coping?
October 21, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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10:05
Are you ready to VOTE?
Your vote equals your voice! With this election year, every vote counts and I hope you make yours voice heard.Here is the link to check on your registration, voting locations and more:https:/...
October 07, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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4:17
Trying a New Exercise Routine
For women over 50, strength training and balance are an important to aging well. Listen to my story of trying to find an exercise routine that will work for me, an admitted hater of the gym, sweating and exercise.Read more on my w...
September 30, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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8:51
Getting a Flu Vaccine in 2020
Join me as I interview Sevi, a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Internal Medicine. Find out why it's important to get a flu vaccine (if your medical provider recommends it) this year.For more information:
September 23, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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22:49
Mental Health with Martha Bronitsky
Is anxiety affecting you? Listen to Martha Bronitsky talk about her journey with anxiety and how she copes. Martha is an attorney and owner of a multi-million dollar company who has dealt with anxiety for 25 years. Visit nami....
September 09, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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20:10
Grey Hair, Don't Care
I've decided to embrace my silver strands and discuss the newly trending gray hair movement on this podcast episode. Learn about #grombre and what it means (it's grey roots with your natural color growing out at the ends) and how ...
September 02, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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6:40
Certified Health Coach Renata Cambria talks Midlife Weight Gain
Renata Cambria is the founder of Create Health Coaching. She is a Registered Nurse with 30 years experience and a certified health coach. Renata believes that many health issues can be significantly improved or even reversed if addressed holist...
August 26, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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21:13
Ten Tips for Self Care in Midlife
2020 hasn't been quite the year we've been hoping for, has it? I've come up with ten timely tips to help you make the most of this time so you can feel better, physically and mentally.Visit fabu...
August 19, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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14:23
Living a Royal Life with Queen Patti Phillips
Listen in as I chat with The Queen of Damn Near Everything. Patti Phillips has been a resident of the San Diego area for 40 years, is the mom of 3 adult children, 2 whom she birthed, and one she acquired through other means. She lives&nbs...
August 12, 2020
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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21:19