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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 25 MIN

"It's Okay to Be Old": Patricia Greenberg's Stairway to Strength, Ep. 554

from Take it from the Ironwoman · host Patricia Greenberg, Susanne Mueller

As the author of five books on nutrition, fitness, wellness and fulfilling life’s goals, she has a special interest in enhancing the education of the general public, and providing accurate health information to today’s consumer. Passionate about her own wellness, Patricia ran 20 marathons, 110 half marathons, and climbed towers and stadiums all over the world. Now at 65, she is a Yin Yogi and gym devotee, determined to stay strong for life. Married with a grown daughter, she is an avid knitter and book club junkie. Credentials: YouTube, Host, It’s OK to be Old 2021 - Present KABC, Los Angeles Host of Eat Well, Live Well, Age Well 2019-2021 KCSN , Northridge, CA Host of The Fitness Gourmet 2001-2009 BA in Nutrition and Food Science from Queens College, NYC Culinary Arts Degree - Le Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale, AZ Certified Culinary Professional -IACP – Certificate of Gerontology, CUNY, New York City Certified Nutritionist and trainer, ACE - Senior Fitness Arthritis Foundation Ambassador American Society of Aging, active member Author: The Whole Soy Cookbook 1998 Soy Desserts 2001 Scrumptious Sandwiches, Salads, and Snacks 2017 Eat Well, Live Well, Age Well 2022 It's OK to be Old 2025 Follow her: https://patriciagreenberg.com/its-ok-to-be-old/ Instagram: It's ok to be old officialwww.thefitnessgorumet.com Threads: Patricia Greenberg  ***********Finalist "Women in Cloud - Podcast of the YEAR" - #empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards 2026Susanne Mueller  / www.susannemueller.biz  TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR  Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY Join Substack: https://substack.com/@susannemuellernyc?Enjoy one coaching session for free if you are a yearly subscriber. 800+ weekly blogs / 500+ podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon /  5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk 

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Patricia Greenberg 🏃‍♀️ didn't start out athletic — she was a self-described "uncoolest person on the planet" who stumbled into nutrition by accident in college 🥗 then built a career as a dietitian, chef instructor, and author of The Whole Soy Cookbook. A spontaneous LA Marathon sign-up turned into 20 marathons 🏅 and 115 half-marathons, including a Greek odyssey retracing the original Pheidippides route in Athens 🇬🇷. After a hip replacement, Patricia traded running for an unexpected new sport: tower climbing 🏢 — racing up stairwells in landmark skyscrapers like the Empire State Building, Chicago's Hancock Tower, and a deeply emotional 102-story climb up the new World Trade Center 🗽. Her mantra, "It's okay to be old," isn't resignation 🤝, rest 🧶, a little extra weight as protective armor ✨. Her wisdom: a five-minute walk and a little self-acceptance can move the needle further than perfection ever will ❤️.

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