Living, loving, learning: Natasha Neece writes about her journey as a vocalist
Jul 29, 202615m
The 58-year-old singer just released a memoir on her experiences with Living Loving Led, a Led Zeppelin tribute band.
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With career changes and second or even third acts becoming more common, My Better Half shines a light on midlife or late-life reinventions and how people are thriving in the second half of their lives. Listen to explore the creative potential of our later years.
Vanessa Finney hosts My Better Half, a business show with 36 episodes published.
The 58-year-old singer just released a memoir on her experiences with Living Loving Led, a Led Zeppelin tribute band.
Roseburg artist Julie Anderson Bailey shares how her "Biology Rising Series" helped her navigate grief after the loss of loved ones and why creating and experiencing art fosters human connection.
Vocalist Natasha Neece at her book signing at Bloomsbury Books in Ashland on May 4, 2026.(Vanessa Finney) Natasha’s memoir details her path of self-discovery, resilience, and artistic rebirth - with music ermerging as a
Author Dave Young in his book, "A Mild Case of Dread," explores the mental and physical toll being exacted on Americans who stress and obsess over health and fitness training. (Bradley Chiropractic Nutrition Center) Afte
Portrait of Raymond Jetson and Kali Graves at the Baton Rouge IBM lobby.(Tim Mueller Photography / TM) Raymond Jetson is an advocate whose work centers on equity, dignity and community-driven change. In February 2023, he
Author Dave Young in his book, "A Mild Case of Dread," explores the mental and physical toll being exacted on Americans who stress and obsess over health and fitness training. (Bradley Chiropractic Nutrition Center) Afte
Portrait of Raymond Jetson and Kali Graves at the Baton Rouge IBM lobby.(Tim Mueller Photography / TM) Raymond Jetson is an advocate whose work centers on equity, dignity and community-driven change. In February 2023, he
At 59, Julie Anderson Bailey has survived midlife's tough transitions: divorce, the death of a partner and parents, and an empty nest. Art has been there through it all. Learn More: SOPBS The Work of Art Profile / Julie
Pam Haunschild in her studio. Pam Haunschild rose to the top of her profession, teaching organizational theory at the business schools at Stanford and Texas-Austin. It's a long way off from her original interest, art. Pa
(Image courtesy of Menopause The Musical) Menopause The Musical 2 is touring the nation with a scheduled performance at the Craterian Theater in Medford on Saturday, Oct 11 at 3pm. Marie Louise Lee (L) and Teri Adams (R)
My Better Half host Vanessa Finney visits with Kate Grant , who was in her 40s when she joined a movement to end obstetric fistula - a devastating childbirth complication that often adds insult to injury. At 66, she's pu
As a high schooler in Japan in 1994, Miwa Aoki Russell ditched class one day and took a two-hour bus ride to meet the first female pilot in Japan. She was hoping for guidance in her chosen career path in aviation, but wa
In honor of Oregon Humanities magazine publishing Vanessa Finney's essay on Oregon's thriving older residents, we replay this episode of My Better Half with host Vanessa Finney talking with anti-ageism activist Ashton Ap
Retirement Transition Expert Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons talks about her new book, “Encore: A High Achiever’s Guide to Thriving in Retirement" with My Better Half host Vanessa Finney .
When Deb Whitman and her husband Glenn exchanged vows in 1999, they promised to love each other until they were 103. To some, the optimism sounded like a joke. But as an expert on aging, Deb knew the odds were in their f
"Morning Edition", hosts Steve Inskeep and Renee Montagne. (Stephen Voss/Stephen Voss) Renee Montagne began freelancing for NPR in the 1980s, eventually co-hosting All Things Considered and Morning Edition. During her 44
At 59, Julie Anderson Bailey has survived midlife's tough transitions: divorce, the death of a partner and parents, and an empty nest. Art has been there through it all. Learn More: SOPBS The Work of Art Profile / Julie
My Better Half host Vanessa Finney explores the intricacies of relationships among the population of seasoned citizens with Francine Russo , author of Love After 50: How to find it, enjoy it, keep it . (Simon and Schuste
Diana Coogle takes a hike(Diana Coogle / Diana Coogle) Longtime listeners of Jefferson Public Radio might be familiar with the voice of Diana Coogle . Starting in the 1980s, she aired commentaries about life living off t
Roy Sutton and fellow medalist at the 2023 National Senior Games Ever wonder why local papers don't cover senior games like they cover high school and college sports? Ashland sprinter Roy Sutton has placed well in his ag
Dave Young
Mayor of Orem, Utah · Bradley Chiropractic Nutrition Center
2 appearances on this show
Ashton Applewhite
author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism · Old School Hub
1 appearance on this show
Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons
author of "A High Achiever's Guide to a Thriving Retirement"
1 appearance on this show
Debra Whitman, PhD
Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer · AARP
1 appearance on this show
Vanessa Finney
My Better Half
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Peter Adesman
Peter William Vineyard
1 appearance on this show
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