BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael: Celebrate Every Day with Babs

BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael: Celebrate Every Day with Babs

Author: Jane & Laurie June 5, 2025 Duration: 20:46
Talking to everyone’s favorite internet Grandma - Jane’s special guest is Barbara Costello, now known, like all superstars, by just one name: Babs! From her Facebook posts, and @BrunchwithBabs posts on Instagram and Tiktok, this remarkable woman, a grandmother of nine, has become the adopted grandmother of her millions and millions of followers on social media.  She’s the New York Times bestselling author of Celebrate with Babs and has just released her second cookbook, Every Day with Babs. You have also seen her on the Today show, GMA and Drew Barrymore, and as a regular guest on Access Hollywood. But with all her success and unceasing on-line smiles, she has suffered through her beloved mother's Alzheimer’s Disease. That is why she is partnering with Eli Lilly & Co. on their MoreThanNormalAging campaign to help older adults better understand when memory and thinking issues may be more than just “normal aging,” to help them proactively address their concerns with their healthcare provider. On this segment, Babs talks about how it all began for her (spoiler alert: her daughter simply posted a recipe on TikTok during Covid). Her advice for living a longer and more fulfilled life will inspire all our listeners to appreciate that it is never too late to start a whole new path to becoming Better Than Before.

For anyone who's ever faced a turning point-a health diagnosis, a personal loss, or simply the feeling that something needs to change-Jane Wilkens Michael Better Than Before offers a grounded and compassionate voice. Drawing from her long career writing nationally syndicated columns on beauty, health, and fitness, Jane translates her wisdom into conversation, moving from the page to the airwaves. This isn't about drastic overhauls or unattainable ideals. Instead, each episode feels like a thoughtful discussion focused on practical, manageable steps. You'll hear Jane guide her audience through concepts of self-care that are both gentle and effective, focusing on how to truly relax a busy mind, replenish depleted energy, and rejuvenate a weary spirit. The core philosophy, building a life that is Better Than Before, is woven into every topic, whether it's navigating fitness after an injury, finding quiet moments in a noisy world, or redefining personal wellness on your own terms. The podcast serves as an audio companion for that very personal journey, emphasizing that progress is built from simple, consistent actions. Tune in for a blend of personal insight, actionable advice, and the steady encouragement that has already resonated with millions of readers, now offered in a more intimate, spoken format.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Jane Wilkens Michael Better Than Before
Podcast Episodes
BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael Talking with the Legendary Lidia Bastianich [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:49
During these challenging months when we spend so much time sheltering in place, many of us are taking the time to learn new skills. And Lidia Bastianich, Jane’s very special guest today, is uniquely suited to share the s…
BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael Show: Staying Quit with Ross Mathews [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:34
Don’t let your New Year’s resolutions go up in smoke - In this unprecedented pandemic, we are all tempted to increase–or at least stay with–comforting yet bad habits. For example, there's Beaujolais—or is it Rosé—all day…
BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael: Listen to Mama [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:51
Vicki Lawrence on Humor, Health and Happiness - No matter what we are going through at the moment, it is essential for our psyches to try to remain as positive as possible. And the best way to do that is through humor! A…
BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael Show: You Glow Girl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:23
LaVerne Cox on life and beauty - Jane’s guest today is the extraordinarily talented and glamorous—not to mention, gorgeous— LaVerne Cox. Indeed, LaVerne, an icon of icons, is a four- time Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy win…
BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael Show: Modern Health and Wellness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:42
Julie Bowen discusses her new docuseries - Jane’s guest, for an encore performance, is the fabulous Julie Bowen. After 11 years and two Emmy wins from her role as the hilarious Claire Dunphy in Modern Family, Julie is pu…
BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael Show: The Return of the King [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:43
Cousin Brucie is back on 77WABC Radio - Jane’s guest today is the legendary radio personality Bruce Morrow, known by his legions of fans worldwide as Cousin Brucie. Inducted into both the National Radio Hall of Fame and…
BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael Show: Love is Grand(parents) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:35
Debbie Allen on celebrating the ones we love - Jane’s guest today is the multi-talented Debbie Allen, a Tony and Golden Globe award-winning director, producer, actress, dancer and choreographer. Debbie rose to fame in th…
BTB: Jane Wilkens Michael Show: Hale and Hearty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:11
Tony Hale on overcoming asthma - Jane’s guest today is the incredibly talented Tony Hale. We all know him from his roles in the groundbreaking Fox comedy series Arrested Development, in Walt Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 4, a…
Better Than Before: Remembering Regis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:40
Regis Philbin's list of accomplishments as infinite as his appeal was universal. And having known him over the years—for a while we even went to the same gym—I wanted to add my personal tribute to the avalanche of accola…
BTB: The Jane Wilkens Michael Show: Paradise Found [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:06
Insights from inside the Golden Door - In the history of beauty, health and wellness havens, none shine brighter than the legendary Golden Door in Escondido, California. Acquired and expanded by the noted philanthropist…