Best Hugh Willard Podcasts (2024)

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Keep, Donate, or Toss?: Jeannine Bryant and the Art of Rightsizing 29:42

4h ago29:42

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Send us a Text Message. Jeannine Bryant is an expert at helping seniors and their families through times of transition. As the owner of Easyrightsizing and Changing Spaces SRS, a senior move management company in Lincoln, Nebraska, she and her team are proud to provide a valuable service that helps take away the stress when clients are rightsizing,…

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Coming Back To The Land For The First Time: Bestselling author Jeanne Blasberg and life on the Flynn Creek Farm 32:06

3d ago32:06

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Send us a Text Message. Jeanne Blasberg has always been a writer. She is the bestselling and award-winning author of Eden; The Nine; and her latest novel, Daughter of a Promise. Most recently, she has reinvented herself through regenerative farming with her husband in central Wisconsin. She joins us to talk writing, midlife pivots, and the arc of h…

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"We aspire to inspire before we expire!": Sherry Cantrell and the Sun City Poms 36:58

29d ago36:58

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Send us a Text Message. Sherry Cantrell is a child of the speedway and from Speedway. That is the town and the home of the Indy 500 where her stepdad and mom worked. Sherry did not follow in the family footsteps literally, but she has led a full life culminating in her involvement with the Sun City Poms, who are celebrating their 45th anniversary t…

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Hiking For You, Me, and the Whole Average Gang: Nicola Ross shows us the way. 32:45

2M ago32:45

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Send us a Text Message. Never imagine yourself hiking the Appalachian Trail, The Pacific Coast Trail, or The Salt Path? Great! Nicola Ross is an environmentalist, National Magazine Award–winning journalist, and the bestselling author of six Loops & Lattes hiking guides, with over 50,000 copies in print. She lives with her partner in Caledon, Ontari…

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Life and Times on the Farm: Barbara McLean's 50-year odyssey with sheep, nature, and change 31:56

1M ago31:56

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Send us a Text Message. Barbara McLean and her partner, Thomas, have a 50-year career overseeing their sheep farm, aptly titled Lambsquarters, in Ontario, Canada. Alongside the constancy of this farm’s work, Barbara is a spinner and weaver. She taught English and Gender Studies at Guelph University and has written 2 books about life on the farm: La…

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Soaring On Matriarchal Winds: Author and artist Mary Carroll Moore charts her second-act course. 35:09

2M ago35:09

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Send us a Text Message. Mary Carroll Moore is a bestselling and award-winning author of 14 books in three genres, including the PEN/Faulkner and Lambda Literary Awards nominated young adult novel, Qualities of Light. This is the prequel to A Woman's Guide to Search and Rescue. Her latest novel is Last Bets, a story of second chances, extra-sensory …

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Are the Stars Out Tonight? Vermadel Nienstedt and the Crystal Coast Stargazers 26:48

2M ago26:48

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Send us a Text Message. Vermadel Nienstedt was raised in Beaufort, North Carolina. She and her husband Jimmy lived in Columbia, South Carolina for 30 years before returning to coastal North Carolina. In retirement, the pair have reinforced their love of the night skies. As a part of the Crystal Coast Stargazers, they help educate many groups and in…

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Keep Moving!: Maria Fernandez with Older, Fitter, Stronger 28:56

2M ago28:56

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Send us a Text Message. Out of her own health challenges in her younger years, Maria Fernandez turned into the intentional path of greater health. For the past 18 years, she has been a Personal Trainer and Yoga teacher in the United Kingdom. She has a particular love for working with seniors in support of their own healthier lives. She now offers h…

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The Legacy of Good People: Fred Surgeon's Dinosaurs Delight at the Sweet Valley Ranch 29:50

3M ago29:50

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Send us a Text Message. Fred Surgeon is a man of many talents, all driven by his late father's desire that Fred and his siblings be "good people." Through his extensive involvement in the community, in mental health services, and in environmental education, Fred and his wife Anita now head the Sweet Valley Ranch in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Thi…

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

3M ago20:38

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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

3M ago33:54

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Send us a Text Message. 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. …

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

3M ago35:53

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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

4M ago32:23

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Send us a Text Message. 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, mote…

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

4M ago33:58

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Send us a Text Message. 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 abou…

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

4M ago36:40

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Send us a Text Message. 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-gene…

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Earth Day Every Day with Naturalist Kim Hainge 29:41

4M ago29:41

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Send us a Text Message. 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 everyon…

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

4M ago32:06

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Send us a Text Message. 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 mos…

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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

5M ago33:45

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Send us a Text Message. 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 th…

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

5M ago38:29

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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

5M ago37:17

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Send us a Text Message. 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 ope…

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

6M ago31:40

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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

6M ago35:12

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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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

6M ago27:08

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Send us a Text Message. 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 nar…

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

6M ago38:10

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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

7M ago32:08

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Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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The End of Beyond Retirement? 10:08

8M ago10:08

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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

8M 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

8M ago23:00

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Send us a Text Message. 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? Intereste…

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

9M ago10:21

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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

9M ago27:59

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Send us a Text Message. 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 c…

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

9M 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

9M ago38:15

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Send us a Text Message. 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 rece…

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Have You Got Any Wanderlust? 11:45

9M 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

9M ago29:00

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Send us a Text Message. 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 fa…

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

9M 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

9M ago32:38

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Send us a Text Message. 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.…

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

9M 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

10M ago29:43

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Send us a Text Message. 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 publis…

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

10M ago29:32

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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

10M ago34:45

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Send us a Text Message. 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 the…

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What Do You Prefer to Do? 9:28

10M 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

10M ago24:36

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Send us a Text Message. 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 ran…

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

10M 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

10M ago26:57

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Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Ready For Life in a Foreign Country? 8:56

10M 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

11M ago27:09

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Send us a Text Message. 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 magica…

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

11M 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

11M ago31:44

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Send us a Text Message. 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 ou…

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Peak Performance in Retirement 6:34

11M ago6:34

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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

11M ago31:23

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Send us a Text Message. 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;…

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