John Hurd has been at the peak of his athletic career since his early 60's. Now, at 91, he has medals, stories, and new friendships as he continues to compete, win, and write his story. This man will charm and inspire you! https://jhurdsr.com/ Thank you to Bokuwa and Wizzie2k for your music! https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HfQ9VLWIRSikubNOZiu8J…

Roughly 20% of the US population is hard of hearing. Teresa Barnes, RN is helping the Hard of Hearing and educating those with normal hearing live and work well together. tjb@barnescommunicationsolutions.com https://hearcommunications.com/ https://www.oticon.com/your-hearing/online-hearing-test https://www.starkey.com/online-hearing-test#!/HearingT…

Dr. Dara Abraham, an expert psychiatrist, explains what ADHD in adulthood looks like and why it's important to treat it for our own health and happiness. https://www.drdarapsychiatry.com/ Thank you to Bokuwa and Wizzie2k for your music! https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HfQ9VLWIRSikubNOZiu8JBy Kim Shea

You have heard of cremation but have you heard of aquamation? David Perfito, founder of White Rose Aqua Cremation, is the first person to bring gentle water cremation to California for human remains. He explains this green process, and the many compassionate and thoughtful innovations in his business. https://www.whiteroseaquacremation.com/ Phone: …

Matt McCann is one of only a few long-term care insurance experts and agents in the US. Listen as he explains why it shouldn't be as expensive as you hear, and learn why it's worth your money. radioLTC.com https://mccannltc.net/quote/ Thank you to Bokuwa and Wizzie2k for your music! https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HfQ9VLWIRSikubNOZiu8J…

Cathy Ellis began working in the senior living industry as a very young woman. As an activities director and as an administrator it was always her goal to celebrate the vitality and joy of seniors and not focus on their decline. Today, Cathy is a senior placement expert who helps people find a safe place to live that will focus on life and joy. She…

Kuel Life founder, Jack Perez, wanted help and information about menopause. When she couldn't find what she sought, she created a site that now serves as a resource on everything older women need to know about anything and everything. Her ultimate goal is to normalize aging for women. https://kuellife.com/ Thank you to Bokuwa and Wizzie2k for your …

Entrepreneur Lowell Coehn set out to make the best popcorn on the market. He uses healthy, quality ingredients, and a unique serving suggestion to make the flavor pop. Listen to his recipe for success on making Goldie Pops Gourmet Kraft Corn a very fulfilling retirement endeavor. https://www.goldiepops.com/ Thank you to Bokuwa and Wizzie2k for your…

Attorney turned author, David Medansky, faced an ultimatum from his doctor. He was to lose weight or find a new doctor because he was on track for a fatal heart attack. Fearing for his life, David lost weight and learned how to change his eating habits for good. Listen to his very practical tips for healthy weight success. You can reach David at Da…

Wellness-Practitioner Tiffany Scruggs began learning plant medicine as a girl from her Native American grandmother. After suffering through her own stress-related health issues, Tiffany pivoted to study Eastern medicine for healing. Today she is an expert in plant medicine, Qi Gong, Acupuncture, and the mind-body connection for health. https://www.…

When Genevieve Piturro paused on her way up the corporate ladder to ask herself if she was on a fulfilling path, she realized she wasn't really happy. She decided to read bedtime stories for shelter children which lead to an entirely new road for her and the children she served. Genevieve is now a purpose coach, author and consultant helping others…

Jennifer Moore has always had empathic gifts. A self-proclaimed "Hot Mess and World-Class Awfulizer," instructor, and author, she shares her journey and encourages people to pursuit spirituality as an older adult if they are interested. Topics include tatooing as a spiritual art, EFT or tapping, lightworkers, among others. https://empathicmastery.c…

Judy Minich started running in her forties and began painting just seven years ago. Half-marathons have become her favorite, and she's selling paintings. As interesting as that is, Judy left her last job at the the age of 55 to find a new job; and she stopped coloring her hair at the same age, long before the COVID pandemic challenged millions of w…

Lori Saitz, a Transformative Meditation Coach doesn't want you to accept your life as "fine." She wants you to declare your retirement life is great! She wants you to tell everyone your goals are on track. She wants to help you find happy. She can create a custom guided meditation to help you achieve your goals to stay grounded, feel connected, and…

Amy Temperley is dedicated to making sure adults 50 and over (the Varsity generation!) are having a good time, learning new and quirky things, and making friends. Her company, Aging is Cool offers activities and classes in the Austin, TX, area while A Mighty Good Time connects people all over the country with classes on any subject you can think of…

There doesn't seem to be a couples relationship issue that Dr. Jackie Black hasn't worked with before. A Marriage Educator, PhD, and Board Certified Coach with 35 years of experience, she discusses the unique circumstances that affect marriages such as retirement, second or third marriages, the pandemic, and more. Her non-judgmental, Win-Win-Win ap…

Talk about beating all the odds! Marcia Moran went from stroke patient with no medical hope of being able to walk or speak again, to becoming fully mobile, a leader in Toastmasters, and a coach specializing in strokes for patients and their families. This woman is inspiring and her story is for you if you have ever worried about having a stroke or …

Dr. Isaac Eliaz talks about his book, "The Survival Paradox." He discusses: inflammation as the source of disease, reversing aging on a cellular level, his work in helping terminally ill people, how healing yourself is healing the globe. https://www.survivalparadox.com/ Thank you to Bokuwa and Wizzie2k for your music! https://open.spotify.com/artis…

Well-certified life and health coach, Elizabeth Sherman, knows what it's like to struggle with weight, motivation, and overall health and wellness. The loss of her mother to cancer at an early age sent Elizabeth on a journey to uncover the secrets to healthy living. She shares many tips on how to live healthier. Elizabeth covers hormonal changes th…

Jenn Harris went through an emotional upheaval in her divorce. She says she survived the process and came away stronger. Jenn wrote the Divorce Bucket List and has lots of tips for surviving divorce at any age. https://divorcebucketlist.com/ https://divideguide.com/ Thank you to Bokuwa and Wizzie2k for your music! https://open.spotify.com/artist/7H…

Dawn Beers O'Brien is a certified travel agent who specializes in disability travel, cruises, and Hawaii, among other travel-related topics. Dawn keeps us updated with travel in the COVID era. Think you're too savvy for a travel agent? Listen to this episode and learn how valuable a travel agent is, especially as you get older and want your trip to…

Have you ever thought about writing your memoir in retirement? Or being a travel writer as you cover the globe? Award-winning author and instructor, Kerrie Flanagan, knows her way around the publishing industry and has lots of useful tips in this episode. https://www.kerrieflanagan.com/ https://www.wordsmith.institute/ https://www.allianceindepende…

Lesleigh J Tolin is a Grief Recovery Specialist who helps guide her clients through the grief process. In this episode she explains grief and the challenges that people face as they move through it. Lesleigh validates all forms of grief and will bring you hope. She'll also help you to understand what friends and loved ones may be experiencing if th…

Want your holidays to be more fun and meaningful? Add play into your schedule! Mike Montague is the founder of Playful Humans. He believes being playful at any age can combat burnout and can make life feel longer because we are creating memories. There are plenty of studies to back up his theories. This was a particularly fun episode and I hope you…

Coach Chris Klesh is a travel expert who wants people to know how to travel well and often by using his travel hacks and tips. He shares advice on flying and lodging that you should consider before planning your next vacation. https://coachchrisspeaks.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/lifetimeleisure Thank you to Bokuwa and Wizzie2k for your music!…

As an air traffic controller, Shawn Dimartile knows stress and knows how to handle it. But he's been working on a side hustle for awhile that will allow him to retire from his career very early. He plans to enjoy financial freedom and less stress as a multi-family apartment investor. Shawn has lots of tips to share in this episode. https://www.pac3…

Introduced to music from The Who at summer camp as a boy, he became enthralled with the arts of every kind. Today Jeff Leisawitz is a life coach for "heart-centered" creative people. He is also the author of Not F*ing Around, which helps people get their creative dreams off the ground to become reality. We had a great conversation about art, people…

When retirement coach, Andy Robin, bumped into a friend a few years ago, he was asked how his retirement was going. Andy spontaneously responded that he was living the "tapas life." Upon reflection, he realized that his lifestyle, which was well-rounded, diverse, and certainly interesting, was akin to trying and enjoying tapas (small dishes of food…

Ron Hoffman was only 17 years old when he started college at UCLA. His only interest in attending college was to play baseball. Although he was a great player, an injury and then an illness sidelined him, and he left college for the Navy. Years later, he returned to school and ultimately earned a PhD in Economics. The degree took him to one of the …

Carole Soder is a retiring school counselor who is taking her side gig as a nutrition coach and personal trainer to the next level. Discovering her own strength and motivation in mid-life, Carole knows women have more strength than they realize. They just need to make time for themselves. https://sites.google.com/chatham-nj.org/carolesoderfit-nutri…

Tiffany Moore, human rights activist, always wanted to make the world better for others through her service. By the time she completed her Master's degree, she was burned out from the workload. Then as an employee in the non-profit sphere, she knew she was making a difference during the day, but the second job she took at night to make ends meet wa…

Kim "Kid" Curry was riding high running one of the top radio stations in the country in Miami for nine years. Prior to that, he was one of the top DJ's in the US for two decades. Life was exciting but demanding. One day a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis changed everything. Kim suddenly left his life all behind. A visit from a terminally ill friend …

Dr. Sara Zeff Geber is a certified retirement coach and author of Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers. Sara has valuable information and suggestions for how to age safely and happily whether you don't have children or whether you have children who are unavailable for you. Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers SaraZeffGeber.com Thank…

I talk to some really interesting people on this podcast. But in this episode, I'm only talking to You. I want to be sure I am clear that everyone's retirement looks different, and the most important factor in your retirement is that you are happy with how you're living it. Thank you to Bokuwa and Wizzie2k for your music! https://open.spotify.com/a…

Civil Engineer John Teng, realized at a young age that the lifestyle he craved was up to him to achieve. After years of perseverance, it was his, but in mid-life, he sought mental help when things began to fall apart for him in private. The lessons he learned inspired him to write Hero Mindset as a guide for others. Hero Mindset https://livxtra.net…

When Vickie Braden lost a job she loved, she didn't know where she was headed but knew she wanted to make a difference. A serendipitous encounter with strangers in an airport led her to a new and fulfilling career. Vickie is a licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare. If you have tried to navigate Medicare on your own, then you know how co…

Stan Lieberman had many career options following college. Though he loved philosophy then, and still does today, his professor suggested he find another career for financial reasons. Once Stan saw Sputnik launch into space, he knew he wanted to be a part of that arena. He became a successful rocket scientist. When it was time to retire, Stan reinve…

Grace Shelley is a Fine Art and Photographic Artist. Growing up in Alaska, traveling the world, and living in Southern California have inspired her paintings and her photography. She is able to see through mud to showcase water lilies, and manipulate an ordinary photograph to highlight a special moment in a client's memory. Grace has always approac…

Cyn Colip and Chris Ryan, married 33 years, are heading toward their retirement years together with their business, Ryan Video Productions. Far from preparing to put their feet up though, this couple is building the business and carving out their own roles to find personal fulfillment. Through all of this, they strive to maintain their compatible r…

Thirteen years ago John Biethan and Stephanie Murphy were enjoying a long and wonderful relationship together in Santa Fe, New Mexico. An injury to Stephanie changed her goals and perspective, and the couple decided to go separate ways. Reuniting over the phone just before the pandemic hit, they had planned to work on their relationship. Plans chan…

Cheryl Collins is an enthusiastic, licensed realtor and is about to become a broker. In our conversation she told me that her pivot from a retail saleswoman to a realtor in retirement will serve her well for the rest of her life. "It's a lifestyle," she explained. Cheryl loves her life and loves helping all of her clients beyond the call of duty. H…

Carolyn Reinmiller of Carolyn B. Reinmiller Public Relations still has her finger on the pulse of how to promote businesses after 39 years in the industry.But that's not the only place where her hands are hard at work. Carolyn Reinmiller is one of the busiest people I know. The interesting factor I noticed during our chat is that she always fills t…

Larry Indiviglia was looking online for a woman to date. When he met Gayle, he was instantly drawn to her and to her honesty that she had been battling Stage IV breast cancer. Their relationship was profound, life-changing, and brief. Although Gayle felt optimistic that she would beat the disease, she lived for only 126 days with Larry by her side.…

Anita Bennett is the candy maker for Sunset Bay Candy. After being let go from her administrative assistant job, she decided to pursue her lifelong hobby of making candy and sharing it with others. The bonus is that she's truly fulfilled in her work. "Our goal always is to help our community." – Anita Bennett When Anita Bennett anticipated a layoff…

When Rayna Neises' father developed dementia, she began commuting 200 miles to help her sister care for their dad for four and a half years until he passed away. She shares their story and the takeaways. Rayna Neises is a caregiving coach and author of a new book, "No Regrets: Hope For Your Caregiving Season." Through her podcast, "A Season of Cari…

"We are undergoing a Vitality Revolution, so it's no longer the case that old people are just doddering, pathetic creatures that need all sorts of sustaining stuff." –Jack Cumming Jack Cumming is an independent consulting actuary, and senior housing industry expert. After moving with his wife to a continuing care senior living community, he set abo…

Dr. Wayne Anderson retired from Family Practice three years ago but he hit the ground running even though he had no time to prepare for this stage while he was working. Dr. Anderson made a plan to keep himself structured and organized for optimum health on all levels, while aiming for personal fulfillment and a continuing life of service. From a da…

Chris Shea is an accomplished author and artist, and retirement is not on her radar. She built and still owns a greeting card company, Lifesighs Cards, and has many books to her name including Dogs Don't Die Dogs Stay. Chris also writes Lifesighs Daily Thoughts, a subscription email service for her followers, based on the idea of God leaving sticky…

Alan Mindell notes that the characters in his books lead more interesting lives than his own, but he has a lot of projects and activity in his reinvented life. He is a published author of two books, with a third book on the way in November 2020. Alan has been a runner for years and now he has multiple gold medals from the Senior Olympics to show fo…

John Sanders, an engineer who worked for the CIA, turned investor, is now investing in young companies, young children, and small charities with a passion. Retirement has been a huge win for him because he has maintained his pre-retirement career interests, but tailors them around golf, time with his wife of 53 years, and a zest for learning and ge…