The Not Old - Better Show

The Not Old - Better Show

The Not Old – Better Show is a radio show that is broadcast over the Internet using podcast technology discussing the hottest issues and topics that fascinate and inform those 50+ age Americans and are of interest and concern to boomers. Not Old – Better viewers and listeners can "tune in" whenever they want, giving them the freedom to enjoy the show in the gym, in the car, at home or work. A SHOW FOR THOSE 50+, BY THOSE 50+ Talk About Better®

Episodes

November 20, 2025 35 mins

Inside the Good Housekeeping Cleaning Lab: Carolyn Forté on the Products and Habits That Actually Work

Good Better Best. The Not Old Better Show, Good Housekeeping Interview Series

"Your home must be immaculate!"
That's what people say to Carolyn Forté — but the executive director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Home Care and Cleaning Lab has a refreshingly honest answer: not always.

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Cold Weather, Warm Muscles: Smart Winter Fitness Tips for Adults Over 50

As the seasons change, so do our routines — and for many older adults, colder months bring more than just snow and chilly mornings. They bring stiffness, aches, and a steep drop in motivation to stay active.

That's why I'm thrilled to share our latest Live Long Better episode featuring Dr. Sabrena Jo, Director of Science and Research at the American Council on...

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Train Smart, Rest Smarter: The New Rules of Recovery for Healthy Aging

Live Long Better, The Not Old Better Fitness Interview Series, featuring Dr. Sabrena Jo

Too many older adults think rest means giving up. It doesn't. It means you're in this for the long haul.

In this episode of LIVE. LONG. BETTER, I talk with Dr. Sabrena Jo of the American Council on Exercise about why recovery is not a pau...

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Smarter Homes, Safer Seasons: Practical Home Advice from Dan DiClerico

Good Housekeeping's Good Better Best interview series from The Not Old Better Show

Welcome to another episode of Good Housekeeping's Good Better Best, on radio and podcast, where we bring you trusted voices and real-world advice to help you live smarter, safer, healthier and better at home — no matter your age or stage of li...

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Movement That Matters: Motivation, Joy, and Wellness at Every Age with Dr. Sabrena Jo

LIVE. LONG. BETTER! The Not Old Better ACE Interview Series

Welcome to LIVE. LONG. BETTER: Live Longer, Age Better, OUR brand-new fitness feature from The Not Old Better Show and the American Council on Exercise. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and I'm honored to be with you today.

You're hearing that familiar intro music, and I hope it brings you right into ...

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"Led Zeppelin's Shadow Song: The True Story of Dazed and Confused"

The Not Old Better Show, Music Today Interview Series

 

🎸 Who really wrote "Dazed and Confused"?
For decades, Led Zeppelin's moody, blues-driven classic has been tied to Jimmy Page. But music historian and author Scott G. Shea joins The Not Old Better Show –  to unpack a deeper truth that most fans never heard. And it sta...

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Healthy Eating at Home: What Works, What Doesn't, and What Tastes Good: Nutritionist Stef Sassos

Good Housekeeping Good Better Best Interview Series, The Not Old Better Show

In this episode, Paul sit's down with Stefani Sassos, Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Nutrition and Fitness Lab, to find out what really goes into those beautifully packaged, chef-prepared meals. We cover everything—taste, nutrition, expiration da...

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Before Spacecraft: When Earth Thought Mars Was Alive

The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series

Martians, Tesla, and madness? David Baron's wild true story is unforgettable.

 

📘 What if I told you the most brilliant minds of the late 1800s believed in Martians?

In our newest epis...

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🔥 Menopause at work? It's the last workplace taboo. Women over 50 are the fastest-growing workforce, yet many feel dismissed, overlooked, or managed out due to menopause symptoms. That ends today.

💡 Attorneys Catherine Krider & Jack Tuckner are fighting for workplace fairness. What are your rights? Can you ask for accommodations? Let's break the silence.

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Live Long Better: The New Science of Strength, Independence & Aging Well

Science-backed fitness. Real-life aging. Expert advice for living long—and living better.

The Live Long Better Interview series, from The Not Old Better Show.

🧠💪 Fitness Over 50 Is Booming — But Are We Ready t...

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🛏️ Cool sheets. 🧥 Smart style.

Emma Seymour from Good Housekeeping shares the best in bedding and adaptive fashion.

Listen now 👉https://apple.co/3FAbebT

What makes a sheet truly "cooling"? Are pricey beds worth it? And what exactly is adaptive clothing — and why is it changing lives? 🛏️👕

 

Emma Seymour, Associate Director at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles Lab, joins Paul Vo...

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From Desk Chair to Breakthrough Care: Your Health, Upgraded

The Not Old Better Show, Prevention Magazine Interview Series

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Welcome, everyone, of the Prevention Magazine Healthy Living Interview Series on The Not Old Better Show. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and I am so glad you're here with us today. Today's episode is sponsored by Daily Greens by Factor Form.

We've got a ...

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Dumped, Not Done: Suzy Hopkins on Unbreaking Your Heart After 50

The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series

 

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series. Today's episode is brought to you by Acorns.

Acorns is a financial wellness app that makes it easy to start saving and investing for your future. Acorns.com/NOB

 

Getting dumped after decades together can feel like the air goes out of the room....

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Taming Wild Hearts: The Siberian Fox Experiment, Evolution, and the Power of Curiosity—A Conversation with Lee Alan Dugatkin

The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series

🦊✨ What if you could witness evolution—real, visible change—unfolding not over millennia, but within a single lifetime? On the latest episode of the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates ...

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🎉 Celebrating 60 Years of Smithsonian Associates: A Conversation Worth Sharing

Since 1965, Smithsonian Associates has offered more than just lectures or museum tours—it has sparked imagination, created lifelong connections, and helped generations see the world with new eyes. This ye...

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Today's story begins in a barrel, and today's show is brought to you by Daily Greens by Factor Form.

A woman named Willa Hardesty is burning trash in the backyard, muttering, "this is hell." She's angry, grieving, and standing on the edge of something big. She's not famous. She's not looking for glory. But her life—hard-earned and fully lived—just might stop you in your tracks.

🔹 Who tells...

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☀️ Your sunscreen might say SPF 50—but what does that really mean? Chemist and Beauty Lab Director Sabina Wizemann has answers. From UVA myths to white cast truths, she breaks it all down—science, no fluff

🌞Is your sunscreen actually doing what it promises?
Many of us apply it daily—some of us still forget—but few of us truly understand what...

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🌊 What do shipwrecks really reveal about us?

In this special episode of The Not Old – Better Show, produced in collaboration with Smithsonian Associates, we're celebrating 60 years of learning and discovery by going deep—literally—with maritime archaeologist Dr. James P. Delgado.

From the wreck of the Titanic to the sunken slave ship Clotilda, Delgado shares powerful stories from decades ...

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The Indispensables: How the Marblehead Regiment Saved Washington's Army

The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series

🎧 They didn't just serve Washington—they saved the Revolution. Listen now:
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🔍 When most of us think "Viking," we picture raiders, longboats, and epic battles. But what if the true story was quieter—yet even more powerful?

Historian and BBC broadcaster Dr. Eleanor Barraclough joins us for an unforgettable Smithsonian Associates episode of The Not Old Better Show to talk about her new book, Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age.  Dr. Barraclough will be appearin...

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