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Chocolate that replaces your moisturizer? We’re listening.In this episode of Open Wide, we talk with Nancy Byrne, the inventive founder of Gabriela Chocolates and Cacao Bella, who combined her love of chemistry, pastry, and beauty to create a collagen-infused chocolate that helps smooth skin, reduce fine lines, and even protect from UV damage. From the suburbs of Chicago to her chocolate lab in North Venice, Florida, Nancy’s story is a masterclass in curiosity, reinvention, and sweet science.This is chocolate for women who want beauty with brains.Nancy reveals how her formula uses bioactive collagen peptides, astaxanthin, and cocoa extract to help rebuild skin elasticity — and how a midlife pivot turned into a thriving beauty brand. It’s science meets self-care meets dessert, with a generous dash of laughter and “you’ve got to be kidding me” moments. If you’ve ever wished skincare could taste this good, this episode is your permission slip to indulge.

Money, Money, Money. Although we do not have a fireplace, this feels like a fireside chat. If you ever have wondered what it would be like to sit down with a financial planner, we have the show for you! Susan and Dr. Jenny ask all of the questions you were wanting to ask, including what the differences are in money mindsets between the generations, the FIRE concept, and some of the most commonly asked questions of him. Whether you are just beginning, are a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in the middle, this show is loaded with great conversation! We thank you as always for listening! Please click the “Like” or “Subscribe” button as it helps our show! A Hi-Five to taking control of your finances!

I don’t know about you, but I ADORE flowers. And I adore the people who grow flowers. And what if they turned flowers into products that turn back the hands of time? Meet Suzette Jones: a serial entrepreneur, creative thinker, and lifelong learner who has built businesses across industries. But her most meaningful creation came at midlife. Now the owner of a flower farm and a beauty company, Suzette is passionate about helping women understand that it’s never too late to choose differently! Suzette’s website: Charmed Valley Beauty is offering our listeners a discount with the code “OPEN WIDE” at checkout! Thank you for listening and being apart of our show, for sharing our show, and for clicking “Subscribe” and “Like”. We never take our listeners for granted!

I cannot imagine a holiday season where someone I know is not stressed out and has lost their holiday compass as to what the holidays truly mean. We feel it is very important to review ways we can remain festive, functional, and remember the true meaning of the holidays. Please join us as we turn the overwhelm, stress, and lonely feelings that may creep in into optimism and gratefulness. The holidays are a time for connection and we are so happy you are here with us! Please share our show with your friends and family and click “Like” and “Subscribe”—it really helps our show! We appreciate you for listening! 

Ok, folks! If the word retirement makes you slightly queasy, uneasy, or just plain scared, we have a wonderful show for you! Get your #2 pencil, Ai recorder, or however you choose to take notes and cozy up for our refreshing and inspiring conversation with Jeri Sedlar. A trail blazer in her own right, Jeri has published the third edition of her book: “Don’t Retire, Rewire! 5 Steps to Fulfilling Work that fuels your passion, suits your personality, and fills your pockets”. Jeri is like the best friend you share everything with…so warm, open, and wickedly intelligent. And we dish about it!  We thank you for listening! If you click the “Like” or “Subscribe” button, it helps our show! Thank you so much and cheers to Rewiring!!!

What’s it really like to live with your 104-year-old mother?In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Open Wide, Dr. Jenny and Susan welcome their friend and patient Larry Kelleher, who shares the joy, chaos, and deep love of caring for his centenarian mother.From teabags reused three times to life lessons from the Great Depression, Larry paints a vivid picture of humor, frustration, and faithfulness across generations. This conversation is a touching reminder that love (even when messy and loud) is what keeps us human.

In this episode of Open Wide, Dr. Jenny and Susan explore the fascinating world of “Blue Zones” -those rare places on Earth where people live well into their 90s and 100s, full of energy, purpose, and joy. Who wants to live to 128 years old, besides Dr. Jenny? If you want to join me in living a fabulous life, with all of your facilities, and happy hours at 5pm, put down those kitchen tongs and take a listen. We list the 6 places in the world where people live the longest and consolidate what they are doing in all 6 places for our benefit. No gym memberships required here… just a whole lot of common sense and of course…red wine! We toast you for listening and supporting us. If you click the “Like” or “Subscribe” button, it really helps our show. Thank you so much!!!

What do you get when you ask Dr. Jenny and Susan to play a game? The 7 words game, of course! We take 7 words, put them in a bowl, mix them around, mix our drinks, and draw one word out at a time. Whatever comes to mind is the topic du jour… and it always gets interesting! Pull up that kitchen stool, refresh the ice, and take a quick listen into how we play the 7 words game. We truly love and appreciate your support. If you click the ‘Like’ or ‘Subscribe’ button, it really helps our show. Thank you!

Who would have dreamed that Dr. Jenny’s mother Diane would be a celebrity today all because she was a Traditional Wife before the concept of ‘Trad Wife’ came along! Press mute on that Zoom Conference call, sit back in your desk chair, and press play on this hysterical show detailing some of the most famous “Trad Wives” on social media. Find out the common thread (and it’s not sewing!) between them, learn how to become one with the earth, and see if the Trad Wife Life is something for you! We hope you enjoy listening, we appreciate and love your support, and sincerely thank you for liking our Trad Episode!