Beste Jeanne Bliss podcasts (2024)

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Next Steps: Hugh Willard brings 3 years of the Aging Well podcast to a close...for now. 14:43

24d ago14:43

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Send us a text The Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray podcast has been privileged to share the stories and expertise of many Third Agers to an ever expanding, loyal and loving, international audience. At this time, Hugh is turning his time and energies to various writing projects. Stay tuned to hear more about Hugh's Substack page. Support the …

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One Step at a Time: Mike McKinney and the hiker's path to health and healing 26:51

1M ago26:51

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Send us a text Mike McKinney is a retired first responder. He served in several capacities and roles over the course of his career. Originally from Springfield Illinois, he and his wife decided to move to follow their kids an grandkids to central NC at the close of his career. Mike is the co-director of the NC State Chapter of the 52 Hike Challenge…

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Finding and Following Her Bliss: Author Niamh McAnally Life's Journey 36:08

1M ago36:08

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Send us a text Niamh McAnally is an Irish-born bestselling author, keynote & corporate speaker, former TV director, and youngest daughter of the late BAFTA award-winning actor, Ray McAnally, and actor, Ronnie Masterson. Niamh has traveled all over the world and lived and worked as a volunteer in many island nations in the Caribbean and the South Pa…

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Great Trips: Dr. Carolee Duckworth and the value of presence in new places 35:40

1M ago35:40

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Send us a text Dr. Carolee Duckworth is a talented and creative woman of numerous skills and interests. She is an author of many books and articles including Shifting Gears to Your Life and Work After Retirement that she co-wrote with Marie Langworthy. She is an expert trip designer, and co-author (with Brian Lane) of the books Your Great Trip to F…

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Hometown America Movie Magic: Professor Benita VanWinkle and her passion for historic movie theaters 35:55

2M ago35:55

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Send us a text Benita VanWinkle is a national and internationally exhibited and award winning artist and photographer. She is also an Associate Professor of Art at High Point University in North Carolina. Her passion project for many years has been to photograph and chronicle historic movie theaters across the U.S. The culmination of this will be h…

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

2M ago29:42

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Send us a text 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, moving, …

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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

2M ago32:06

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Send us a text 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 healthy fa…

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

3M ago36:58

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Send us a text 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 this year.…

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

4M ago32:45

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Send us a text 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, Ontario. Her la…

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

4M ago31:56

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Send us a text 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: Lambsquarte…

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

4M ago35:09

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Send us a text 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 abilities…

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

4M ago26:48

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Send us a text 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 individuals…

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

5M ago28:56

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Send us a text 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 her own cl…

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

5M ago29:50

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Send us a text 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. This include…

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

5M ago20:38

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Send us a text 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 r…

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

5M ago33:54

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Send us a text 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 …

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

5M ago35:53

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Send us a text 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 …

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

6M ago32:23

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Send us a text 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 l…

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

6M ago33:58

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Send us a text 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 …

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

6M ago36:40

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Send us a text 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 Ca…

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Earth Day Every Day with Naturalist Kim Hainge 29:41

6M ago29:41

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Send us a text 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 see…

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

7M ago32:06

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Send us a text 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,…

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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

7M ago33:45

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Send us a text 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 rem…

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

7M ago38:29

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Send us a text 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-re…

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

7M ago37:17

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Send us a text 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. J…

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

8M ago31:40

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Send us a text 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 M…

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

8M ago35:12

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Send us a text 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 l…

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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

8M ago27:08

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Send us a text 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 st…

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

8M ago38:10

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Send us a text 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 som…

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

8M ago32:08

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Send us a text 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…

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

10M ago23:00

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Send us a text 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 shari…

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

11M ago27:59

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Send us a text 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 i…

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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

11M ago38:15

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Send us a text 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 prai…

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

11M ago29:00

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Send us a text 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…

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

11M ago32:38

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Send us a text 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 …

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

12M ago29:43

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Send us a text 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 proc…

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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

12M ago34:45

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Send us a text 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 n…

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

12M ago24:36

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Send us a text 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 agi…

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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

1y ago26:57

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Send us a text 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 inspirin…

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

1y ago27:09

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Send us a text 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 a…

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

1y ago31:44

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Send us a text 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 Agi…

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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

1y ago31:23

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Send us a text 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 Adve…

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

1y ago24:52

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Send us a text 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 socia…

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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

1y ago34:46

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Send us a text 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 h…

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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

1y ago34:46

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Send us a text 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…

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

1y ago30:00

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Send us a text 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…

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"The Recipe Keeper of Eastern North Carolina": Dr. Tammy Kelly's labor of culinary love 28:18

1+ y ago28:18

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Send us a text Dr. Tammy Kelly's family is generations deep in Eastern North Carolina. This long time director of Cooperative Extension for Lenoir County has been shaped by this life of integrity to family, to the land, and to its food traditions. She has lovingly taken on the mantle of rescuing and preserving many of the area's recipes from obscur…

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"An Unaverage Person Trying To Be Average": Todd Brown and the long road to his barbeque legacy 29:05

1+ y ago29:05

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Send us a text Todd Brown, from Midland, Texas, learned the art and mastery of barbeque at the feet of his father in Southern California. After a couple of hard detours in his early years, including time in prison, Todd found his way. His passion and mission in life are to carry forward his father's legacy of crafting delicious barbeque and barbequ…

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Planny McPlanerson: Jeff Edgar and how to have a fulfilling life in the retirement years. 27:11

1+ y ago27:11

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Send us a text After an initial retirement following a long and storied career in the US Navy, Jeff Edgar pivoted to working for several defense contractors. He then decided to do the full-fledged retirement version in 2017. And thanks to a steadfast and thoughtful process leading up to 2017, he is having a meaningful and fulfilling experience. Tra…

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On Second Thought, Maybe I Can: Debbie Weiss says yes to life and to herself 30:07

1+ y ago30:07

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Send us a text Join us as welcome Debbie R. Weiss. Debbie is an entrepreneur, author and lifelong caregiver. In her upcoming memoir, On Second Thought, Maybe I Can..., Debbie details her transformational story of overcoming obstacles and saying yes to life and to herself. She has been featured on Caregiver Chronicles, Hope Is Powerful, Parade, and …

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