"Chasing Freedom" with Jane Shelton
Jane's search for an authentic self reflects our own quest for purpose and freedom in later life. Discover how a successful businesswoman's hardest question - 'Who am I?' - led to an unexpected journey
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"Crafting Future Spaces" with Moira Denson
As we age, how will our personal spaces and public communities evolve? How should we approach the design of our homes to meet our needs? Moira Denson, a leading researcher in Design for Aging, encourages us to start with empathy!
"Celebrating Life" with Jennifer Canuck
Despite ageist trolls, Jennifer Canuck dresses up as a diva in vibrant colors inspiring midlife women all over the globe. What started simply as documenting gray hair transition has proven to be a journey of empowerment. Jennifer now doesn't want to stop and neither do her followers!
"Novel Pursuits" with April Cole
While caring for her son during pandemic, April started sharing her life story online. She soon struck a chord with several women. April now champions pro-aging and wants to encourage others to reinvent themselves.
"Aging Matters" with Cheryl Beversdorf
Cheryl, a nurse and a Veteran, hosts Aging Matters, discussing crucial aging issues. From health to housing, she engages experts to bring more awareness on these topics. Join us to learn more!
"Chic at any age" with Josephine Lalwan
A chance idea of starting an authentic fashion blog soon turned into a popular destination for mature fashion. Now, a decade later, Josephine reflects on her journey and shares her secrets to stay fashionable irrespective of age.
"I am Wearing Tunics Now" with Wendi Aarons
Wendi Aaron's hilarious and comical memoir depicts the everyday conflicting lives we lead as we age. From wondering about fashion & looks, to juggling families and making friends, the memoir is a journey of every woman
"Embracing Change" with Silvina Neder
A lifelong market researcher and statistician ditches coloring of her hair due to lack of time in a new city. Little did she know that this will turn her into a popular icon !
"New Way Forward" with Paul Long
For many people, approaching retirement age means asking a big question "Now What?". Paul Long also faced the same challenge and now shares what he learned in answering that.
"Musings after 100 Marathons" by Loren Thomas
Dr. Loren Thomas spent 46 years in the field of education while also completing three masters degrees and a doctorate. He travels around the world to teach and volunteer. He also happens to be an avid marathon runner. At the age of 70, he has just completed his 100th marathon.
"The Vibrant Gray" with Roxanne Gould
Roxanne is one of the pioneers of no-dye silver hair modeling. In spite of many rejections, Roxanne persevered while creating her own niche. In this conversation, Roxanne shares her motivations, challenges and what she believes is key to leading a purposeful life.
"An Extraordinary Swim" with Ed Horne
At an envious age of 67, Ed solo-swam across the English channel through a 16-hour-long continuous swim in the cold open sea. Only a few swimmers older than Ed have achieved the same feat. Ed revisits his motivations and how he prepared himself to achieve the seemingly impossible.
"Hacking Longevity" with Lance Hitchings
Lance was a 60-year-old struggling with his out-of-shape body. Feeling constantly low and having nothing to look forward to, Lance decided to overhaul his lifestyle. He is now a leading influencer for healthy longevity.
What motivates healthy aging?
We all know that regular exercises, diet control and lifestyle regulation are key to healthy aging. Why then many of us are not able to adhere ?
"Love❤️ After 50" with Author Francine Russo
Long time journalist Francine started researching the subject of finding love after 50, inspired partially by her own life. What she found was a broader trend that needed to be captured through real life stories..
"I am New at being Old" with Lucy Rose Fischer
Lucy Rose is a gerontologist turned artist and author who is known for her expression of the aging journey. Lucy talks to us about her own confrontation with aging, lost memories and lifelong motivation of creativity...
"The Start Overs" with Kat Garza
Kat, a mom of 7 battled brain tumor, Lyme disease, and an abusive marriage. In each instance, she has found courage in starting over. Now at 66, a classic model, Kat is more confident than she has ever been.
"Finding Strength" with Hella Willimsky
An ordinary biology teacher in Germany suddenly found herself amongst a whirlwind of life challenges: Divorce, menopause, financial crunch and empty nest. Fifteen years later, Hella is a bestager model who is constantly exploring new dimensions of life.
"Volunteering: New Life of Satisfaction" with Dr. Loren
Dr. Loren Thomas spent 46 years in the field of education while also completing three masters and a doctorate. Dr. Loren writes about how volunteering helped him find meaning and build new relationships.
"Forever Young" with Sharon
Model cum fitness instructor and gym owner Sharon talks about how in spite of her own physical struggles, she derives positivity by inspiring others to live the best days of their life .
"Effortless Aging" with Simon Cole
Mature model Simon Cole entered the fashion world at the age of 57 after retiring from his previous job of 32 years. Now in his 60s, he is one of the rising stars in classic modelling. Simon shares his perspectives about simplifying the process of aging that keeps him going.
"Beauty of Aging" with Angela Paul
Angela Paul is a widely successful model who is also a prolific writer & speaker. Now in her 60s, she is determined to raise awareness about graceful and joyful aging by her own example.
"Passion in Later Life" with Stefano Pasianot
At 51 year of age, a successful and well-known lawyer left the law profession to pursue his lifelong passion and dream to become an actor. Now eight years later Stefanio Pasionat shares his courage, inspiration and life perspectives with us.
Sheila - "Call Me A Gypsy"
After living in Australia for 59 years, a chance conversation with her friend convinced her to move out and rediscover life. Sheila and her husband sold everything they had and moved to Bali within next three weeks. ...
"Age Positive" with Wellness Coach Januta Ribinskas
61 year old Januta Ribinskas joins us to talk about her age positive wellness lifestyle and mindset
Starting A Business After 50
The age defying trend of mature entrepreneurs and how you can also get inspired from various resources
Cindy Joseph - The First Grey Model
Cindy Joseph started to showcase her gray hair as a style statement. Little did she know that a generational trend was inadvertently started!
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