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We can get older without getting old.  What we do today can greatly impact who we are at eighty-five years old.  Join us in this episode as we discuss what you can do now to keep your independence into your 80's.  This information comes from a keynote speech by Lisa Arendale at a conference Bev attended in Mississippi last March.  Cliff's "In the News" is BASKIN ROBBINS ICE CREAM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is YOU CAN'T BLAME A GIRL FOR TRYING.  Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "You Can't Blame A Girl for Trying" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

Did you know that 85% of people, who make goals for the year, quit them by the 2nd Friday in January?  You have made goals that mean a lot to you.  You want to follow through this year.  Join us as we discuss "Sticking To It".  Learn why people quit and how to avoid that happening to you.  Cliff's "In the News" is PAPER TOWELS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is HILLBILLY FUNK.  Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Hillbilly Funk" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith.

This week we discover how to "Create an Epic 2026" through Todd Durkin's life-changing questions in his Annual Strategic Plan.  I've done this for the last few years and it gives me so much clarity for the months ahead.  The Annual Strategic Plan is part of Todd's God-Sized Dreams Planner.  Cliff's "In the News" is ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is IF YOU'RE GONNA CATCH ME.  Music - "I'd Be a Cowboy" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "If You're Gonna Catch Me" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Danielle Vernengo.

One of my favorite authors and podcasters is Todd Durkin.  Every year, Todd offers an Annual Strategic Plan, a Journal, and a God-Sized Dream Planner.  I have purchased this system every year since it was first offered.  Today, I will ask you some of Todd's questions to help you catch the takeaways from 2025, and put you in a place of gratitude before you move into 2026.  Cliff's "In the News" is DOLLYS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is ALIVE.  Music - "Burning Up My Goodyears" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Josh Rush.  "Alive" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner.

Tips for the Holidays by Brittney Tollinchi gives us great advice on how to do more of the things we would love to do during the season, not just what we feel obligated to do.  Cliff's "In the News" is ELECTRIC EGG COOKERS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SUPPLY & DEMAND.  Music - "Mama's Got Her Dancing Shoes On" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "Supply & Demand" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs, Dave Smith, Bill Storms.

Many of our friends have been actively decluttering recently.  Do any of us want to fill that empty space, we've created, with more things we don't need?  Join us as we discuss "Clutter-free Gifts".  These are gifts that are personalized to the recipient and will not be more clutter.  Cliff's "In the News" is LEGAL PADS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is MAD COWBOY DISEASE.  Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Mad Cowboy Disease" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Bill Storms, Marc-Alan Barnette.

Let's face it, groceries are getting more expensive all the time.  On this episode, we learn from one of the expert, Clutter Bug, how to save money on our grocery bill and keep that cheddar in your pocket.  This goes way beyond making a list and not going to the store hungry.  Cliff's "In the News" is BIC 4-WAY PEN.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DRIVE (female lead vocal).  Music - "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher.  "Drive" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner, Dave Smith.

Fot so long, people thought they were saving so much time and being so smart to toggle between two different tasks...research shows otherwise.  Join us as we save you time and spare you from anxiety by proving that "Multitasking is a Myth".    Cliff's "In the News" is MEXICAN TRAIN GAME.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE HALLOWEEN POEM.  Music - "You've Got the Talkin' Part Done" (music only).  The Halloween Poem (presented by Cliff).

Today's episode is called "Three Things To Do Today for an Easier Tomorrow" by Karen Ehman.  Learn how to finish the today strong, get a jump start on tomorrow, and have a plan to complete the needle-moving tasks.  Cliff's "In the News" is BANANAS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is THE ROAD BACK HOME.  Music - "Dash Between the Years" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  "The Road Back Home" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Bill Storms.

Modern technology is supposed to be a tool, but to more and more of us it has become the boss of us, rather than us the boss of it.  Join us as we discuss "Be the Boss of Your Screens" by Karen Ehman.  This is a chapter from the book she wrote with Ruth Schwenk called "The Love Your Life Project".  Cliff's "In the News" is LIP BALM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is HIGH TIME I LOWERED THE BAR.  Music - "Out of the Box" (tracks only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "High Time I Lowered the Bar" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Josh Rush, Dee Briggs.

"Eat To Stay Sharp" is an article by Alyssa Jung.  This is about the MIND Diet which is the most comprehensive way to eat to fight Alzheimer's and Dementia.  We discuss what we are to be eating, serving size, and how many servings per week to help our brain be strong.  Cliff's "In the News" is UBE PANCAKES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is EL CAMINO.  Music - "I Can Do Bad On My Own" (tracks only) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, and Nancy Anthis.  "El Camino" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith, Bill Storms.

Join us for part 2 of 2 as we bring you "Life Hacks That Help Your Home Run Smoother" by Laura at Get Organized HQ.  Who couldn't use a little help at home from an organizational expert?  Cliff's "In the News" is BAQUETTES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is DRIVE.  Music - "Guilty" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Drive" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith, Matt Sumner.

I would think that everyone wants to know how to have their life be a little more seamless.  Laura @ Get Organized HQ is an expert in this field.  In today's episode we discuss nine of her "Life Hacks That Help Your Home Run Smoother".  This is part one of two.  Sit back and enjoy!  Cliff's "In the News" is ROBOT WALT.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is MY RIDE OR DIE.  Music - "Happy Hour" (tracks only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson and Matt & Rachel Sumner.  "My Ride or Die" (full song) by Cliff Nelson.

This episode is about the "Faithful Five".  These are the five non-negotiables to a healthy and fit body per Bev's Faithful & Fit Coach, Karyn Williams.  Karyn is a Certified Natural Fitness Coach who has done the research and has experienced the Faithful Five firsthand in her success and the success of others.  Cliff's "In the News is THE ORANGE COUNTY FAIR.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is PACK LIGHT.  Music - "Adam's Song" (tracks only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.  "Pack Light (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Warren Sellers, and Matt Sumner.

How much do you really know about inflammation?  Join this episode as we "Test Your Inflammation Know-How".  You will learn a lot about a very common, yet mysterious topic that could help you down the line.  Cliff's "In the News" is SUTTER CREEK, CALIFORNIA.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I ONLY DRINK NOW AND WHEN.  Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Nancy Anthis.  "I Only Drink Now and When" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dave Smith, Matt Sumner.