Best Hugh Willard Podcasts (2024)

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Steadying Roots: Hugh Willard reads a few essays from his book Finding Beauty in the Gray 20:38

1h ago20:38

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Have you read Hugh's book, Finding Beauty in the Gray yet? Join us on the Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray podcast as Hugh takes time to read a few essays from his book that speak to our need for self- and other-care through these angular, stressed times. If you've read Hugh's book, please do the kindness of writing an online review at Amazon…

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A Four Season Life: Marianne Borowski and the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail 33:54

3d ago33:54

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Marianne Borowski is a retired biochemist and lifelong biker. She has ridden cross country and on rail trails all over the U.S. In 2017, she developed the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail. Walkers, bikers, runners, skiers, and horse back riders alike all enjoy the 83-mile majesty that is the great New Hampshire outdoors. Marianne is currently th…

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All Aboard! Neil Bromilow and the Gibsonville Garden Railroad 35:53

7h ago35:53

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Neil Bromilow is a widower, father, grandfather, and twice retired civil engineer. "Retired" is a very relative term as Neil has remained quite active in a number of civic and community pursuits in the Central North Carolina town of Gibsonville, where he and Estelle raised their family. These days, Neil spends a good bit of his time at the helm of …

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Funny Business Down on the Farm: Laurie Zaleski and the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary 32:23

24d ago32:23

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For over 20 years, Laurie Zaleski has taken her late mother's dream and made it her own. Today, this graphic design small business owner, pilot, author, and founder of the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, heads a host of volunteers in caring for over 750 abused and abandoned animals of all ilk and breed. This magnificent, motely crew live in relative…

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In Every Language, A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Filipino multimedia artist Eliseo Art Silva 33:58

18d ago33:58

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Eliseo Art Silva is a contemporary multimedia artist in L.A. who weaves his Filipino heritage into his art, fostering community connection and compassionate interaction. His passion and his mission are to share the Filipino experience and it's rich heritage and contributions to the greater world community. To learn more about Eliseo and his extraor…

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A Considerable Age: Writer Alice Goldbloom and her journey through family stories. 36:40

1M ago36:40

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Alice Goldbloom, a longtime Montrealer, has been writing her whole career—mundane government, business, and consulting documents of every kind. In 2020, with a fulfilling career behind her and two children semi-launched into the world, she began writing stories to please herself and share. She writes about being a first-generation Canadian, the sma…

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Earth Day Every Day with Naturalist Kim Hainge 29:41

21d ago29:41

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Join us as we celebrate Earth Day 2024 with naturalist, entomologist, and trail keeper Kim Hainge. Kim lives on a 36 acre United Plant Savers Sanctuary in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina with her botanist husband, Jim. Here she hosts talks, lead hikes, and in general shares her love of nature with any and everyone she sees. Learn more a…

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The Alphabet Woods: Debut author Jenny Poelman and her enthusiasm for life. 32:06

28d ago32:06

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Jenny Poelman, 66, became a published author for the first time last year. Jenny spent most of her childhood in South Korea with her missionary family. Nowadays, she and her husband, Ken, divide their time between North Carolina and Montana. When not writing, Jenny and Ken can be found fly-fishing, hiking, traveling, and most of all, spending time …

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All the World's A Stage: Actor, director, and professor Jonathan Ray and his latest turn in the lights. 33:45

2M ago33:45

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Jonathon Ray made his stage debut as a child at the historic Flat Rock Playhouse in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. He has taught theater and communications courses at several colleges and universities for many years, including Lenoir-Rhyne and Appalachian State. He recently decide to retire, but the theater remains ever-prese…

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"Age is Just A Number, Not A Label.": Cheryl Beversdorf and the AGING MATTERS media 38:29

2M ago38:29

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Cheryl Beversdorf brings several of her talents together, along with her passion, to produce and host the AGING MATTERS weekly radio program, podcasts, and television show. Cheryl is a veteran, RN, not-for-profit association executive, and public communications specialist. Her shows feature interviews with experts discussing aging-related subjects,…

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Sugar Plum Fairies Emigrate to Western North Carolina: Chocolatier Steve Baxley and Legacy of Sweets 37:17

2M ago37:17

37:17

In picturesque downtown Sylva in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, there is a three generation chocolate-making legacy that is Baxley's Chocolates. The middle tier of this legacy, Steve Baxley, son of Russell, husband of Beth, and father to Lauren, joins us to share more about this family's journey and magical operation. Just in time for…

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Warming Heads and Hearts: Edgemere Knit Wits Mary Ann Stover and Donna Powers 31:40

2M ago31:40

31:40

Did you know that March is National Knitting and Crochet month? Across the United States, there are thousands of dedicated Knit Wits-groups of committed volunteers, many of whom are seniors, creating hats, scarves, even toys, to share with infants and children in need in their communities and across the globe. Join us as we welcome Mary Ann Stover …

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From Role to Soul: Dr. Connie Zweig and the path to greater meaning in the Elder years. 35:12

3M ago35:12

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Dr. Connie Zweig is a retired therapist and author. Known as the Shadow Expert, she has written several books on the spiritual path to health and wholeness. In this show, we talk about her book, The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul. Connie has many important insights for all of us as we cross numerous thresholds in the later years. To …

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The Next Chapter: Heart of the Pamlico Poet Laureate Michelle Garren-Flye shares her passion for the written and visual word. 27:08

3M ago27:08

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Michelle Garren-Flye is the owner of the Next Chapter Books & Art in New Bern, NC. She is a multi-published author of romance, children's books, and poetry. Michelle was named the Heart of the Pamlico Poet Laureate in 2021. She is ever curious, and ever expanding her experimentation with various forms of poetry and other narrative structures. To le…

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Knitting Up Loose Ends with Love: Jennifer Simonic and Masey Kaplan and the Loose Ends Project 38:10

3M ago38:10

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Jennifer Simonic and Masey Kaplan are the founders of the Loose Ends Project. Both avid knitters, they realized they had a shared experience: Friends would often ask them to finish blankets, sweaters, or other projects left undone by deceased loved ones. They always do so enthusiastically, understanding what it feels like to wear something a loved …

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Love Is In The Air: Dr.'s Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers and romance in the senior years. 32:08

4M ago32:08

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Two years ago, Gloria and Frank, both retired psychologists, met on Silver Singles (https://www.silversingles.com/), an online dating website for folks 50+. Since their first date, they have been inseparable and decided to share the secrets to finding love with other seniors through their new book, Open to Love: The secrets of senior dating. This p…

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The End of Beyond Retirement? 10:08

5M ago10:08

10:08

It's been a lot of fun these past few years, getting to know so many guests and hearing from multiple listeners with great thoughts about the show. But the time has come to bring it to a close. Beyond Retirement was started to guide me and all my listeners on the journey to the next stage of life. Well, I've made it! I'm at the gate to life "Beyond…

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The Journey to Retirement and Beyond 8:52

5M ago8:52

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"Beyond Retirement" is a fluid time encompassing all of your time after the flagpost of "retirement" has been passed. This podcast was developed to help listeners figure out their own journey by listening to the musings of the host and her guests as they travelled the road together. There's no right or wrong journey. There are many detours and U-tu…

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The Year in Review: Heather Lyons and Hugh Willard take a look back at the 2023 shows 23:00

6M ago23:00

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Join us as we welcome Heather Lyons back to the interviewer's chair. Heather and Hugh will reminisce about memorable shows and guests over the past year and Hugh will read more from his latest book Finding Beauty in the Gray: Stories and Verse From the Third Age. Support the Show. Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story …

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Do Creativity, Generosity, and Gratitude Live in You? 10:21

6M ago10:21

10:21

Creativity, generosity, gratitude...do they play a role in your life? They should! Start with gratitude. There is always something to be grateful for in your life. Finding that thing, even if it's small, will help you to grow and your happiness will increase. Last week, Hugh Willard talked about the intentional aspect of generosity - how, in order …

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Ho Ho Ho!: Santa Warren Keyes and his Christmas message of inclusion and love 27:59

6M ago27:59

27:59

For the past decade, Santa Warren Keyes, Stafford Braxton, and the rest of the folks with santasjustlikeme.com have travelled the Southeast United States, igniting and sharing in the excitement and anticipation of the magic of Christmas to little kids and big kids alike, especially those of color. Their experience has been captured in the award win…

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Generosity & Gratitude in Later Life - with Hugh Willard 29:22

6M ago29:22

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Hugh Willard is a psychotherapist, the author of the new book Finding Beauty in the Gray: Stories and Verse from the Third Age and the host of the podcast Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray. Hugh has facilitated numerous workshops and taught courses on several topics relevant to folks in the second half of life. Today we talk about the importan…

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The Many Branches of the The Lawyer-Turned-Author Family Great Oak Tree: Author and Podcaster Landis Wade and the Writer's Life 38:15

6M ago38:15

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Landis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer turned award winning author turned founder and host of the popular Charlotte Readers Podcast. https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/ His third book, The Christmas Redemption won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. His novel, Deadly Declarations received praise by Kirkus Re…

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Have You Got Any Wanderlust? 11:45

6M ago11:45

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Wanderlust is a strong desire to wander or travel and explore the world. Last week's episode with the hosts of the Beach Travel Wine podcast really sparked my own wanderlust! This week I talk a bit more about why I believe travel is so important and why it should be part of your retirement plan. You don't have to take off for distant countries; the…

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There's No Place Like Home: Photographer and Farmsteader Joanna Eldredge Morrissey comes full circle 29:00

6M ago29:00

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Joanna Eldredge Morrissey is a native of Peterborough, New Hampshire. She migrated west to get degrees in communications and philosophy from Cal State Fullerton. She stayed for a time working at a commercial photo studio and the Corona Public Library before returning to New Hampshire to raise her two daughters and run her family farm. In addition t…

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Exploring the World One Wine at a Time - with Leanne & Lyle McCabe 36:23

6M ago36:23

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Leanne and Lyle McCabe are the hosts of the Beach Travel Wine podcast and they share their passion for travel and the importance of experiencing new things. With 62 episodes under their belts, they take us on a journey through Spain, Italy, London, Paris, and Australia. And they're not stopping there - they give us a sneak peek into their upcoming …

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Living the Lumbee Way: Millard and Connie Locklear and their New Ground Farm 32:38

7M ago32:38

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Millard and Connie Locklear, husband and wife, are the owners and operators of the New Ground Farm, a 26-acre abundance of heirloom and hybrid crops that follow the traditional farming methods of their Native Lumbee families. They were named Small Farmers of the Year in 2022 by the Cooperative Extension at NC A&T University. Join us as we celebrate…

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What Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning? 10:05

7M ago10:05

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This episode is a reflection on the topic covered in my conversation with Joe Curry, namely identifying your purpose and values in retirement. It's important to know your values and figure out what your purpose is, but it's not important to keep that same purpose throughout your journey in life. Your purpose can - and probably WILL - change over th…

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Finding Beauty in the Gray: Hugh Willard's Long-Awaited Book Launch!! 29:43

7M ago29:43

29:43

For this week's show, we have a special guest host. Heather Lyons, Hugh Willard's partner in love and life takes over the interviewer's headset to talk with Hugh about his long awaited book, Finding Beauty in the Gray: Stories and Verse From the Third Age. They chat about the inspirations for the book, the writing and publishing process and turn an…

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True Wealth: The Role of Values & Purpose in Retirement Planning - with Joe Curry 29:32

7M ago29:32

29:32

Joe Curry specializes in simplifying the financial lives of people approaching or within retirement. He is the host of the podcast Your Retirement Planning Simplified and is a Certified Financial Planner. Joe is the Owner & CEO of Matthews + Associates, located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, where Joe and his team help Canadian retirees and thos…

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Getting By With A Little Help From Our Friends: Dr. Heather Altman talks about important community resources for healthy aging. 34:45

7M ago34:45

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Dr. Heather Altman has spent the bulk of her career in the non-profit, healthcare, and aging services sectors. She is currently the Executive Director of the Health Sciences Health Innovations Group and the North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition. She is also a Senior Living Specialist with All About Seniors, Inc. As if these were not already a fu…

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What Do You Prefer to Do? 9:28

7M ago9:28

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Retirement is the time to start doing what you want to do - if you haven't been doing that all along. It's time to figure out what interests you, what motivates you, what inspires you. It's also time to relax, have some fun, take care of your mind & body... basically, to do what you prefer. Be sure to check out Today's Elder, at https://todayselder…

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Movement is Medicine: Health and Fitness professional and podcaster Erin Eleuterio and path to active and vibrant aging 24:36

7M ago24:36

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Erin Eleuterio is a dedicated health and fitness professional with a commitment to improving the lives of individuals over the age of 50. She holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and is a certified Functional Aging Specialist. She is also the creator and host of the Second Act Fit Pros podcast. Please check out her show hosting a range of aging fitness expe…

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Preferment: Investing in Yourself in Retirement - with Barbara Waxman 35:27

7M ago35:27

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Barbara Waxman, Founder of Odyssey Group Coaching, is an aging advocate who helped define the Middlescence life stage. Her leadership in the coaching field has culminated in the transformative coaching model, Entrepreneurship Turned Inward© and her science informed the Five Essential Elements™ process. Barbara serves as an Advisor to the Stanford C…

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Grit and Gratitude: Writer and storyteller Brad Campbell and his inspiring account of recovery and resilience following his bike accident 26:57

7M ago26:57

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Brad Campbell retired from a career in advertising in 2018. These days he enjoys storytelling, writing feature articles for Our State magazine, exploring all things nature with his wife Judy, and riding his bike. This last passion included a traumatic accident and remarkable story of recovery and resilience. Join us for this inspiring account of gr…

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Ready For Life in a Foreign Country? 8:56

7M ago8:56

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Moving to a foreign country is a daunting undertaking, not one to be taken lightly. Do you speak the language? Are you ready for new customs and a new culture? Do you have a support system in place for when things get tough? But it's not all doom & gloom - the opportunities to expand your knowledge of the world, to learn about life "somewhere else"…

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The Magical World At Our Feet: Naturalist Kim Hainge and her life in the Great Smoky Mountains 27:09

8M ago27:09

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Naturalist, entomologist, and trail keeper Kim Hainge lives on a 36 acre United Plant Savers Sanctuary in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina with her botanist husband, Jim. Here she hosts talks, lead hikes, and in general shares her love of nature with any and everyone she sees. Join us to hear more about the magical world at our feet. Lea…

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Living the Expat Life in Latin America - with Mike Cobb 40:07

8M ago40:07

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Mike Cobb is the founder and CEO of ECI Development. After vacationing in Belize in 1993, Mike saw the opportunity to help others own properties overseas. Realizing that not everyone wants to be in Belize, the company expanded to Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, and Portugal. Over the last 27 years, ECI Development has focused …

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Rocking Chair Wisdom from Three Old Guys: The Camp Codger Podcast 31:44

8M ago31:44

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In just over a year, Camp Codger has become one of the top-rated podcasts for seniors. And that’s no accident or stroke of blind luck. These three stalwart codgers, Gary Ebersole, Richard Kipling, and Randy Schultz seamlessly blend themes wise and whimsical in a manner that belies their commitment to this craft. Tune into our own Aging Well: Findin…

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Peak Performance in Retirement 6:34

8M ago6:34

6:34

Peak performance isn't just for sports. Paying attention to what you're doing, being consistent, always moving forward... these are all part of being the best you can be, which is something we should strive for all the time. This episode is a bit of a recap of last week's chat with Joe Jacobi.By Jacquie Doucette

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And You May Find Yourself...Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen-X Weirdo: Bestselling author Sari Botton and her Everywoman treatise 31:23

8M ago31:23

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Sari Botton is an author, editor, and teacher with decades of experience. Her memoir And You May Find Yourself...Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen-X Weirdo is a collection of searingly honest, gritty, funny, and at turns painful, essays. She is also the editor and publisher of Oldster Magazine; the newsletter Memoir Monday; and Adventures in Journ…

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Fully Engaging in the Second Part of Life - with Joe Jacobi 39:05

8M ago39:05

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Joe Jacobi is a former American Olympic gold medalist in white-water slalom canoeing. He won the gold medal with his doubles canoe partner at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. After retiring from competitive sports, Joe moved to La Seu d’Urgell in Catalonia, Spain, where he immersed himself in the local culture. He learned to speak Catala…

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Living, Laughing, and Learning: Eliza Kiser and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at North Carolina State University 24:52

8M ago24:52

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A year after Eliza Kiser took over the helm as director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at North Carolina State University, the ship remains steady with a clear course ahead. OLLI is a superlative program in many settings across the United States. At NC State, there is a rich array of stimulating educational and socially engaging co…

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Adjusting to Retirement 16:52

8M ago16:52

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Adjusting to life in retirement involves creating a purpose or meaning for your life, looking after your health and well-being, and developing lasting connections with friends and family. The hardest part is often simply accepting that a part of your life is over - that the activity you did for the last 20-40 years is no longer what you do each day…

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Living and Leaving Your Legacy: Author and educator Merle R. Saferstein on the practice of journaling your way to wholeness and connection across the generations 34:46

9M ago34:46

34:46

Merle R. Saferstein is an educator, speaker, author, and pioneer in the field of legacy journaling. She has been featured on numerous outlets including NPR, The Robyn Graham Show, Huffpost, Thrive Global and more. Her latest books are Living and Leaving My Legacy, Volumes 1 and 2. Through her decades long practice of journaling and her work with sc…

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Leaving the Rat Race Behind - with Laura Black 26:15

9M ago26:15

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Laura Black is a retired lawyer, an award-winning businesswoman, and the author of Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to Another Kind of Happy. After completing law school and beginning her career as a lawyer, she and her business partner built the world's largest legal staffing company. She joins us this week to share some of her insights into ho…

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A Very Good Boy: Author Rona Maynard and her latest memoir Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World 34:46

9M ago34:46

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Rona is the author of two memoirs, My Mother's Daughter and most recently Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World. The craft of writing for Rona is encoded in her DNA and was ensconced in her world from day one. As she describes, it was the family business, led by her writer mother, Fredelle, and her sister Joyce, who picked up…

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Mindset Shifts and My Best Life 10:24

9M ago10:24

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This week I review Sandi Shortt's chat about crossroads in life, mindset, and lifestyle changes, and designing a fulfilling and purposeful retirement. One critical point that stood out to me was the idea of shifting from a mundane, gray existence to a vibrant, colorful life. Sandi's work as a psychotherapist and coach reinforces the importance of i…

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Trendsetting and Paying Forward: Gia Peebles and Glenda Turner and The Ebony Anglers 30:00

9M ago30:00

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Gia Peebles and Glenda Turner are no strangers to challenges. These resolute African-American women have yet to meet a mountain they are not willing to try climbing, or a powerful fish they won't fight for hours. Successful in business and in life, Gia and Glenda, along with kindred spirits Lesleigh Mausi, Bobbiette Glover, and Tiana Davis, came to…

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It's An Inside Job - with Sandi Shortt 31:34

9M ago31:34

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Sandi Shortt is a Mindset and Life coach and calls herself a Design Coach. By using mindset and other modalities, she helps retired, widowed women re-invent their lives and create their next chapter, designing a life for themselves full of joy, fulfillment, and purpose. Here are three key takeaways from the episode: Focus on designing the life you …

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