Archive for 2009

Love the Single Life

Timeless Women Love the Single Life Do you dread facing the holidays alone? If you’re single and looking forward to an empty house throughout the holidays  again this year, you need to hear Dr. Nancy’s conversation with Wendy Braitman. Wendy never set out to be an expert on being single. She was busy living aRead the Rest…

Developing Intuition: Laura Day

Are you using your 6th sense? We are born with it, but few of us train ourselves to use our feminine intuition. Laura Day provides exercises to connect our energy and all aspects of our lives in her new book, How to Rule the World from Your Couch. Listen to Dr. Nancy and Laura discussRead the Rest…

Book Review with Moxy

Moxy Women, the website that’s on a mission to inspire, celebrate, support and empower women applauds “Timeless Women Speak.” To read their review–click here.

Create Love for Christmas

Timeless Women Create Love for Christmas Continuing her  theme of how to cope with the holidays as single women, Dr. Nancy presents this encore conversation with best selling author, Dr. Diana Kirschner. Dr. Diana is called, “the love guru” and her book, “Love in 90 Days” is the how-to book that has helped thousands ofRead the Rest…

Women Love Their Bodies

Women Love Their Bodies If you’re ashamed of your body, obsess about food and constantly judge yourself as not pretty enough, not thin enough, not (fill-in-the-blank) enough, you must listen to Dr. Nancy’s conversation with Sarah Maria. Author of Love Your Body, Love Your Life and founder of www.BreakFreeBeauty.com, Sarah Maria is a nationally acclaimedRead the Rest…

Women Review Timeless Women Speak

Dr. Nancy, I loved this book. It’s absolutely wonderful the way that you show women of all ages how they can regain their power and make the best possible journey as they grow older through life. I think that you give fantastic support and validation and great tools to deal with growing older. The researchRead the Rest…

Single and Satisfied During the Holidays?

I have several single friends that are meeting the holidays head on and are not going to let the holidays bring them down.  For many women it is a great time of the year and spending time with family and loved ones (for me yes and no) is something to look forward to. But whatRead the Rest…

No Gain No Pain Read Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

There are hundreds of magazine covers and articles that entice you to check your weight at the holidays by planning ahead. They tell you to eat before you go to parties. Never arrive at a buffet line hungry. Eat healthy low calorie foods before you go. What they ignore, however, is the emotions that areRead the Rest…

Fitness after 40 Blog

Being a leading edge Baby Boomer, I endured peri-menopause before most women began discussing it on talk shows or magazines.  I was therefore shocked and amazed at the physiological changes of my body. Forget the hot flashes, panic attacks and mood swings. It was the weight gain that was the shocker. I had remained aRead the Rest…

Read “Stress: The Uninvited House Guest.”

Picturing “stress” like a small invader that travels on your shoulder can help you put it in perspective. Dr. Nancy personalizes stress in this way in her new article, “Stress: The Uninvited Holiday House Guest.” She outlines our expectations of the holiday season and discusses how unrealistic they are.  Touching on clinical signals of stress,Read the Rest…

Holiday Gifting Blog

A Thoughtful Gift Is More Appreciated Than a Costly Gift A couple of years ago, I started making my dad cookies for Christmas. I had run out of ideas for him. He has every power tool known to man or woman, no longer wears out his clothes and has more magazine subscriptions than he canRead the Rest…

Sara Palin Rides Again

Well what do you think??? Her book is out “Going Rogue” and she is making headlines again. She is a very interesting person to say the least. I have to admit I was surprised when she was chosen to run with John McCain on the Republican platform and I had no idea who she was.  IRead the Rest…

Women Under 50: Should You Mammo Every Year?

Women are worried about the recent recommendation that women under 50 NOT routinely receive mammograms. It’s hard to formulate a coherent rationale when experts have a variety of opinions. That’s what makes health care reform so challenging, isn’t it? Deciding how to allocate our limited resources. Here are two perspectives I found in my in-boxRead the Rest…

Man Says Women Have Won the War!

I just came across an article in the Huffington Post written by a male author who literally says “women have won the war against men and men are more like women”. I almost fell out of my chair when I read the article. He said  men were doing more housework, childcare and were being more compassionate. I agree these areRead the Rest…

Sarah Palin – What Does The Controversy Say About Women Today?

Pundits are working the speaking circuit, offering their views on Sarah Palin. These notes came across my desk from RTIR, a service that offers guests to radio hosts.  Do you agree with either of these speakers’ views of Ms. Palin? “Palin – Good Example and Horrible Warning? Sarah Palin has been thrust into the mediaRead the Rest…

Manage Money Well

Timeless Women Manage Their Money Well. Everybody is worried about money right now, so Dr. Nancy O’Reilly has two guests who can help. Those who have money are encouraged to spend it to stimulate the economy. Yet with millions of people losing their jobs every day, many of us are afraid we might be next.Read the Rest…

Book Dr. Nancy for Key Note

Book Dr. Nancy as Your Key Note Speaker Professional and Volunteer Women’s Groups agree Dr. Nancy inspires and motivates women to do their best with her themes of “Smart, Amazing Women” achieving success in whatever they set out to do. Click here to find out more about her activities and key note topics.

Readers Give Good Reviews

“In a time when the media bombards us with negative stereotypes of aging and unrealistic expectations of beauty, Dr. O’Reilly and Maggie Castrey share a positive and important message. Rather than focus on the negative aspects of getting older, they offer inspiration to move forward through each stage of life with grace and confidence andRead the Rest…

Cope with Difficult Times

Frequent guest on Oprah, Larry King, CNN, psychiatrist Carole Lieberman is the media-wise author of “Coping with Terrorism: Dreams Interrupted.”  Her specialty in these dangerous and difficult times is how the economy is hurting our mental health and what we can do about it. Dr. Nancy offers the danger signs that indicate a woman needsRead the Rest…

Moxy Women Interview

Dr. Nancy’s 5 Part Interview is available on U-Tube at www.moxywomen.com. Learn what has made Dr. Nancy a Moxy Woman and other Moxy Women she admires.

Live Well with Disabilites

Timeless Women Live Well With Disabilities. Dr. Nancy O’Reilly talks with Susan Sygall, award-winning facilitator, international motivational speaker and recent recipient of a distinguished public service award. Although an accident when she was a teen fated her to ride a wheelchair, Susan owns and rides a horse and advocates for women with disabilities. As CEORead the Rest…

Moxy Women Find Your Voice

That is the theme of Jean Harper and Dr. Nancy O’Reilly and many more women throughout the world. The network of women discovering how powerful they can be is growing minute-by-minute. It’s exciting and inspiring. Watch Jean’s new Moxy Women Movie and find inspiration from the women featured there and the images and music thatRead the Rest…

Moxy Women Movie

Check out the new Moxy Woman Movie with Dr. Nancy as a featured Moxy Woman.

Thrive Married or Divorced

Timeless Women Thrive Married or Divorced. Dr. Nancy interviews Joanie Winberg, a personal business coach who specializes in divorce.  Joanie founded the National Association of Divorce for Women and Children at the request of divorce attorneys to provide support for women, and she is the host of the radio show Single Again – Now What?Read the Rest…

Earn Corner Office

Timeless Women Earn the Corner Office. Dr. Lois Frankel, coach, speaker and author of “See Jane Lead” and “Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office,” talks about what it takes for women to get out there and become empowered leaders. She offers guidelines for what young girls need in order to become leaders, how workingRead the Rest…

Raise Strong Girls

Timeless Women Raise Strong Girls. Dr. Nancy O’Reilly talks with Dr. Janet Rose, author of “The Seven Secrets of Parenting Girls.” When boys were asked how their lives would change if they woke up a girl, 16% said they would commit suicide and 90% could think of nothing good. Girls need help to combat thisRead the Rest…

Key Note Address Archives

Dr. Nancy  presented “Timeless Women Speak: Feeling Youthful at Any Age” to help the Greater Ozarks Business & Professional Women celebrate Missouri Business Women’s Week on Tuesday evening, October 20, 2009. The GOBPW serves as an advocate for women in business. Dr. Nancy was honored to be the keynote speaker at the 4th Annual SpringfieldRead the Rest…

Cancer in Families

Timeless Women Understand Cancer in Families. Dr. Nancy O’Reilly talks with Beverlye Hyman Fead, long-term survivor of multiple cancers. Beverly co-wrote the book, “Nana, What’s Cancer?” with her granddaughter, Tess, to help children understand cancer. The book is now available from Amazon.com and other fine outlets. Second guest Pattie Behl works with Breast Cancer FoundationRead the Rest…

Answers about Sex

Dr. Nancy O’Reilly interviews OB/GYN Deb Hill-Busselle, a WomenSpeak educator and advocate for women. They talk about changes in women’s sex drive and what to do if things aren’t right “down there” as women grow older. Mixed messages from society can make it hard to care for yourself as a woman,  but you can keepRead the Rest…

We All “WIN” When We Recognize Our Achievements.

Unless your head is buried in the sand, you probably know that women lag way behind men when it comes to being recognized in sports. In school, it’s an understatement to say that most of the funding goes to the high attendance sports played by the men. Girls not only have to compete against oneRead the Rest…

Disability 101 – A Story of Stress, Patience and Process

I have been to the cliff of bankruptcy because of illness twice, looked over and managed to find a way to step back from it. The first time, was in January 2001; the second was in January, 2008 and we’re not out of the woods yet. Anyone who has received a physical disability in theRead the Rest…

Succeed in Business

Timeless Women Succeed In Business. Whether you have a job, or your own business, or want to start a business, this show will help you succeed. Dr. Nancy O’Reilly’s first guest is Roxanne Emmerich, author of the bestselling book “Thank God It’s Monday.” Her specialty is transforming the work place and she has been aRead the Rest…

Boomer Women Speak-Out

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Book Review from Boomer Women Speak

We are delighted to receive this great notice from one of the reviewers at The National Association of Boomer Women. Thank you Melinda for reading Timeless Women Speak in the method suggested by Dr. Nancy in the book.  The way you discuss how this  increased your understanding of the intent of the authors is insightfulRead the Rest…

Finding Joy Keeps Me Young

It seems too simple, “Think happy thoughts and you’ll be happy.” So why don’t I do it? Why don’t we all do it? Imagine what the world would be like if we did. Dr. Nancy’s article, “Finding Joy…” reminds me how fortunate I am. It’s true that I have a tendency to behave in theRead the Rest…

Sandwich Generation Blog

Personally, I don’t have children. A friend commented to me years ago that I would make a good aunt and I followed her sound advice. So my sister is the true “sandwich generation” in our family. She is the one who must juggle basketball games and proms and our 80 year old parents’ increasing needs.Read the Rest…

Here’s Looking at You Babe–Happy Pill

Personally, I’m not good at handling stress. I stay focused on the goal and ignore much of what might be happening to me as I work to achieve it. Then some physical something will happen and I wake up to my feelings. These have ranged from Irritable Bowel Syndrome to momentary blindness-causing spots (usually attributedRead the Rest…

The Right Tools to Fight Frustration

When I think about fixing something around the house, I look for the right tool to do the job. It occurs to me that it might be easier to fix life’s little problems the same way. Dr. Nancy’s article, “Fight Frustration in the Office and Beyond” is not only a tool by itself, it providesRead the Rest…

RADIO ENCORE: Married Sex 9/20/09

ENCORE: Timeless Women Seek Healthy Married Sex. Is “sex” the elephant in the room in your marriage? Is it something you and your spouse never discuss, much less do any more? Enthusiastic sex doesn’t have to die after the honeymoon. It should stay at the core of your relationship “as long as you both shallRead the Rest…

Who’s side are you on? Women are still looking for those top level Sports Jobs.

I hate to say it but I am not surprised by the conversation I had at a recent lunch meeting with two women sport professionals employed at a local university.  They are members of the Women’s Intersport Network (WIN), a group of passionate women in the sports field dedicated to making sure women are recognized forRead the Rest…

RADIO-ENCORE: Smart Entrepeneurs

ENCORE: Timeless Women Are Smart Entrepreneurs. Tune in for Dr. Nancy O’Reilly’s conversations with two women who let nothing, not even their youth, get in the way of their success. Starr Hall learned Public Relations while still a teenager.  Today, she’s an expert in brand building and social networking.  She is the host of herRead the Rest…

Marriage And Family But What About You?

I will celebrate my 40th wedding anniversary in a couple of days and it dawned on me that in some ways my life has changed and in other ways it seems so very similar. I remember dating Larry and thinking that I would never marry and never have kids and now almost 40 years later IRead the Rest…

Radio – ENCORE – Bullying 8/30/09

ENCORE:  Timeless Women Can Beat Bullying. Have you ever been a victim of trash talk or backstabbing at work? Ever joined the crowd to pick on another woman? Tune in to Dr. Nancy O’Reilly’s conversation with three bullying experts. The first two, Dr. Deborah Cox and Rita Westermann, specialize in the role that power playsRead the Rest…

The Velvet Hammer versus the Glass Ceiling

Not long ago I was speaking to a group of graduates students about women and if they felt in our current world affairs there was equality for women in their careers and other aspects of their lives.  I was surprised to hear that many of  the young female graduate students felt they were not alwaysRead the Rest…

Women Helping Women

I spend a lot of my time talking to women about helping women who are need…..Why shouldn’t women do this, aren’t we  better prepared to help women than anyone?  The question I pose is “Do we ?  I was playing golf a few days ago and I find it funny that women can be so nice and soRead the Rest…

Art of Living

Timeless Women Master The Art of Living. Do you feel unhappy because something is missing from your life? Perhaps you wish for a mate or more money? Dr. Nancy O’Reilly interviews two experts who tell how you can be happy anyway. Lauren Macklin’s international best selling book, “Solemate,” provides insights for women who want toRead the Rest…

Survive with Courage and Inner-Strength

Dr. Nancy O’Reilly talks with two amazing women who faced death and lived to tell about it. they not only survived, but came out stronger more resilient and an inspiration to millions of women everywhere. They tell their stories in their own words and share their secrets of how they used “self-love” to emerge strongRead the Rest…

Women Who Help Other Women Are So Amazing

Today I had the privilege to meet with 12 spunky, successful women who are taking their professional experience, their money and  time out of their busy schedules to help women  transition from poverty.  These are just a few of the woman who are helping other women to become self-sustaining women caring for themselves. They are often alone inRead the Rest…

Is Healthy the New Skinny?

We loved this June 29 post by Andrea we found online. We women need to grab hold of this concept – that our body changes do not define who we are. Right on, Sisters! “Healthy is the new Skinny: Obsession with body perfection” (In a recent radio interview) I mentioned the term “Mommy makeover” andRead the Rest…

adventure anyone??

Have you wanted to go the Outback and be like Crocodile Dundee…I have….we have two  adventurers on Timeless Women Speak Radio….at www.womenspeak.com.  One sailed away and found herself and the other woman just let it all hang out and camped under the stars in the outback each night….she came back with her soul and aRead the Rest…

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