about the author
DR. BARBARA G. MELAMED
= Brain health/ Breathe 😙
= Relationships 🥰
= Independence "I" Me 😍
= Dealing wih Death and Dying😂
= Generosity/Gratitude 🥳🤑
= Energy, Excitement and EGO🤩
Dr. Barbara Melamed is a passionate advocate for living life fully at every stage. experience in wellness, personal development, and coaching, they have guided countless individuals to embrace aging with resilience, clarity, and purpose. Drawing on both professional expertise and personal insight, the author understands the challenges and opportunities that come with later life, offering practical tools and strategies that empower readers to take control of their journey. Committed to fostering meaningful connections and encouraging intentional living, the author created the BRIDGE model – Brain health, Relationships, Independence, Death planning, Generosity, and Energy. Through this framework, they inspire readers to transform aging into a period of growth, self-discovery, and joyful living.
Aging Sucks
unless you cross the bridge
Aging Sucks…Unless YOU Learn to Cross the BRIDGE is more than a guide, it’s an invitation to view aging as an empowering chapter filled with strength, purpose, and meaning. Using the BRIDGE model – Brain health, Relationships, Independence, Death planning, Generosity, and Energy, the book equips readers with practical strategies, reflective exercises, and inspiring insights to navigate later life with resilience and optimism.
Rather than seeing aging as decline, this book reframes it as a time for growth, gratitude, and self-discovery. Readers are encouraged to nurture their well-being, foster meaningful connections, and create a lasting legacy. With compassion and wisdom, the book provides tools to approach aging with confidence, transforming it into a journey of joy, empowerment, and fulfillment.
POW
PEACE OVER WAR
POW: Peace Over War by Dr. Barbara G. Melamed is a compelling journey through the personal and global landscapes of conflict and reconciliation. Blending memoir, history, and psychology, the book draws on Dr. Melamed’s experiences at Kent State, during 9/11, and in international conflict zones to reveal how empathy, mediation, and cross-cultural understanding can transform division into healing. Through vivid stories of activism, trauma recovery, and global peacemaking, she illustrates practical strategies for resolving disputes without violence. More than just a guide, this book inspires readers to break cycles of hostility, embrace justice, and cultivate sustainable peace. It is a must-read for anyone committed to fostering understanding, compassion, and hope in a world marked by conflict.
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testimonials
what our reader’s say
Margaret Lawson
“This book changed my outlook on aging completely. The BRIDGE model gave me clarity, hope, and practical steps to embrace life with purpose.”
David Harrington
“A refreshing perspective on growing older. The exercises helped me rediscover joy and strengthen relationships while planning for the future wisely.”
Patricia Gomez
“Finally, a guide that makes aging feel empowering instead of daunting. I feel more grateful, energized, and intentional about my journey.”
Charles Bennett
“This book is both inspiring and practical. It reminded me that aging isn’t decline but a new chapter to live fully.”
Linda Cooper
“Every page felt like a gentle reminder to live with purpose and gratitude. I highly recommend this book to anyone navigating later life.”
Margaret Lawson
“This book changed my outlook on aging completely. The BRIDGE model gave me clarity, hope, and practical steps to embrace life with purpose.”
David Harrington
“A refreshing perspective on growing older. The exercises helped me rediscover joy and strengthen relationships while planning for the future wisely.”
Patricia Gomez
“Finally, a guide that makes aging feel empowering instead of daunting. I feel more grateful, energized, and intentional about my journey.”
Charles Bennett
“This book is both inspiring and practical. It reminded me that aging isn’t decline but a new chapter to live fully.”
Linda Cooper
“Every page felt like a gentle reminder to live with purpose and gratitude. I highly recommend this book to anyone navigating later life.”
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