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Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging Podcast
Looking for inspiration and practical advice on aging well? Don't Be Caged By Your Age is a positive aging podcast featuring conversations with older adults who are thriving after 65. Explore healthy aging, longevity, retirement, purpose, wellness, technology, entrepreneurship, relationships, and the many ways people create meaningful lives as they grow older.
Episodes
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 55 Pro Aging Advice From The Sassy Septuagenarian
In this energizing episode, we're joined by Keena B. Pettijohn, the dynamic 73-year-old CEO and Founder of Lifelogixs Strategic Consultancy Group, a company…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 54 Inspiring Tech Confidence in Older Adults
We’re old enough to have a past and young enough to have a future! This episode’s guest is the sensational tech-savvy dynamo you never knew you needed in your…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 53 Declutter Your Life and Your Legacy
Welcome back to another liberating episode of Don't Be Caged By Your Age! I’m joined by the vibrant and visionary Michelle Passoff, 71 and a true trailblazer…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 52 Thriving in Law and Life After 70
Curiosity doesn’t retire. If you keep learning, connecting, and moving - aging becomes a rich and vibrant part of the journey. With a legal career that spans…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 51 Celebrating Women Over 70
Aging isn’t something to fear - it’s something to own. Welcome to Episode 51 where I have a fabulous conversation with two unstoppable women who are proving…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 50 Aging Out Loud and Proud
Hiya listeners! Can you believe it? We’ve hit 50 episodes of Don't Be Caged By Your Age! 🎉 In this special milestone episode, I’m flying solo to share the…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 49 The Future of Veterinary Wellness with Dr. Marlene Siegel
Welcome to a “pawsitively” inspiring conversation with Holistic Integrative Veterinarian Dr. Marlene Siegel! Dr. Siegel, 69, is a pioneering integrative…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 48 Helping Men Redefine Identity After Retirement
Michael Kay is a true renaissance man thriving at 71. His journey has been anything but predictable! He started as a musician, became a CPA, built a successful…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 47 Thriving in Voice Acting at 72
Deborah Kosnett, 72, doesn’t believe in a ‘typical’ retirement. After a successful corporate career as a CPA and a nationally recognized tax expert, she…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 46 Becoming a Comedian at 62
At 62, Karen Williams is not slowing down! A seasoned commercial print model and actress, Karen is now adding stand-up comedy to her ever-evolving career…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 45 Transforming Muck into Magic as We Age
Our Guest, Wendi Knox, 70, shares her transformative journey of navigating ageism and reinventing herself after the age of 50. An accomplished author, artist…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 44 Telling a New Story About Aging
Are you ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about aging? Please meet Corinne Aumon, PhD, a developmental psychologist, keynote speaker, and the…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 43 Tips for a Fulfilling UnRetirement
In this episode of Don't Be Caged By Your Age, Richard Eisenberg, 68, joins us to share the concept of unretirement and what it means to redefine life after…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 42 Leading Beyond the Boardroom After 60
Meet Lorraine Wiseman, someone who is truly redefining what it means to embrace the next chapter of life with purpose and impact! Lorraine is the President and…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 41 Embracing Technology After Vision Loss
Either I do nothing out of fear or something out of faith. Despite facing the significant challenge of losing her sight in her early 50s due to an autoimmune…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 40 Leveraging Resilience and Curiosity for Career Longevity
“You really have to focus on the jobs that you were born to do. The jobs that really, really float your boat at this point in your life, the jobs that are…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 39 Empowering Women to Stay Visible and Confident as They Age
There is no substitute for being able to feed yourself, feed your passions, and feed your sense of creativity. At nearly 80, Diane Gilman is a true disrupter…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 38 A Documentary to Inspire Intergenerational Social Activism
“I believe that legacy is not what you leave when you're gone, but rather what you live every single day.” In 1995 our guest, Barbara Greenspan Shaiman…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 37 Retirement By Design, Not Default
“It's not a new book, it's a new chapter!” Challenging traditional notions of retirement as an end to work, our guest, Retirement Life Coach Wendy Leggett…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 36 An Intergenerational Conversation About Improving Digital Literacy for Older Adults
I love providing representation of folks thriving after 65. Which is why I only interview folks over 60 on the podcast – because if you see it, you can be it…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 35 Entrepreneurial Adventures After 65
Meet Connie Inukai, a 76-year-old dynamo who is shattering age-related stereotypes and redefining what it means to thrive after 65. A former college professor…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 34 The Three Pillars of Aging While Black
"Reciprocal wisdom is a sharing that goes both ways. There is a wisdom that is rooted in our past. But there’s also wisdom and an ingenuity that lives within…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 33 How to Take Charge of Your Health Care When Fighting a Serious Illness
“You are in charge of your health. Do not leave an exam room until all your questions are answered.” This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Deb Krier, an…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 32 Building Your Self Esteem After 60
Did you know the #1 obstacle to having your dreams, desires, and goals fulfilled after 60 is shame and blame? Our guest, Joanie Marx, can help you turn these…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 31 Aging Sideways: A Guide to Overcoming Ageist Stereotypes
“See yourself as a complete human being who happens to be aging, rather than as a person whose identity is consumed by the fact that you're getting older.”…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 30 Redefining Retirement Expectations
With over 25 years in high-level HR roles and a decade in the tech startup scene, Kerry Schrader, 62, shares her remarkable life journey and how she’s…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 29 From Keynotes to Empowered TEDx Coaching
Hey Pro Agers! Meet Mimi Donaldson: At 76, she is thriving in life and shares her journey from giving keynotes for decades, to helping others deliver powerful…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 28 Suicide Prevention, Bodybuilding, and Defying Age-Related Limitations
“If I don’t change my mind, I’m going to lose my mind.” Meet Frank King, 67, known as the Mental Health Comedian. Frank is a suicide prevention speaker and…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 27 Reimagining Retirement and Embracing Change
Meet Denise Drinkwalter, 60, a Midlife Renewal Coach hailing from Ontario, Canada. Following her 31-year teaching career, Denise found a new passion as a…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 26 Secrets of Successful Senior Dating
Meet the Golden Dating Doctors – Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Frank Powers, an inspiring senior couple who defy traditional expectations around aging and love…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 25 Personal Growth Strategies for Thriving After 65
At 65, Amy Goober is a seasoned entrepreneur and a phenomenal community builder. From launching a successful bakery at the age of 26 to becoming a passionate…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 24 Cancer, Sisterhood, and Celebrating Every Year
Celebrating 67 years of living, our guest, Tami Barber, is a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, a podcast host, and a Stage 3B Ovarian cancer thriver. Since…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 23 The Power of Reclaiming Your Creativity After 60
“I give writers permission to create literary misdemeanors.” In this episode author and founder of Writing from the Top of Your Head, Nina Hart, joins us to…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 22 How to Prioritize Mental Health and Social Connections as You Age
A leader in pro elder living, Joy Loverde, 72, has been a dedicated pioneer in the elder care field since a life-changing Thanksgiving experience at age 14…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 21 Inspirational Stories About Late Boomers
I’m no spring chicken, but I have a lot of spring left in my step! Meet Jeri Bernstein, a 68-year-old professional copywriter from Atlanta whose journey is a…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 20 Art, Aging, and Embracing New Experiences
“I think everybody has a little secret of something they may have always wanted to do, but didn’t do, and perhaps this is the time to try it!” Meet Laurie…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 19 Meet the World's Oldest Female Competitive Ninja Athlete
It’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years! An actress, dancer, and competitive athlete in both Ninja and swimming, Ginny MacColl…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 18 How to Protect Your Quality of Life While Caregiving
Planning for caregiving is the best gift to yourself and to your loved ones. At 72, Deborah Greenhut is an international speaker, author, educator and an…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 17 Defying Stereotypes in the Acting and Modeling Professions
From a 40-year career in media to becoming a pro aging advocate, model, and Instagram influencer at 61, our guest, Diane Britt-Smith believes that collectively…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 16 Dissolving Gendered Ageist Narratives
At 68 and hailing from Australia, our guest – Leonie-Ruth Acland – speaks passionately about the necessity of intergenerational connection, and how dissolving…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 15 Embracing Aging with Fitness and Self-Care
Whether you’re an experienced fitness enthusiast or just starting out, Fitness Coach Pauline Adeleke, 71, defies age-related stereotypes, showing us that it's…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 14 Female Private Investigator Challenges Age and Gender Norms
In this episode I chat with a dear friend of 20 years, the remarkable Julee Dennis, a 66-year-old private investigator from Austin, Texas, whose journey is a…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 13 Empowering Women to Thrive in Their Prime
"I think many women in their late forties, fifties, and sixties, come to a time of wanting something else, something more, because they're coming into who they…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 12 Stay Relevant and Follow Your Passion
“Trying new things is fuel for growth. Nobody gets to their death bed and says, I’m sorry for trying so many things. But there are plenty of people who get…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 11 Redefining Productivity and Success After 60
This week’s episode is packed with rich insights and inspiring takeaways! Our guest, Judith Kurnick, had a distinguished career in classical music and…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 10 The Power of Laughter Yoga for Aging Joyfully
With an adventurous past of world travels and entrepreneurship, multi-award-winning innovator Cathy Nesbitt, 61, brings a wealth of knowledge, joy and…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 9 Don't Retire, Rewire!
Were you indoctrinated to believe age dictates your career and life trajectory? This episode is packed with actionable advice and steps to help you overcome…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 8 Secrets to Optimize Your Resume and Prevent Age Discrimination
In this episode you'll learn how to optimize career opportunities after 60 with resume tips and hacks that beat the ATS systems and prevent age discrimination…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 7 Thriving in Fashion and Life After 60
Charlotte Livingston's journey is an inspiring call to action for anyone who believes age should never be a barrier to fulfilling dreams. In this heartening…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 6 Reframing the Stories We Tell Ourselves About Aging
If you've ever found yourself boxed in by societal views on aging, or perhaps tangled in your own beliefs about what you can or cannot do as you age, this…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 5 Building a Tech Business in Your 60s
If you think you’re too old to launch a business, think again. According to a recent study, a 60-year-old startup founder is 3 times as likely to found a…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 4 Navigating Strategic Career Moves After 60
Welcome to Episode 4, a goldmine for anyone over 60 looking to redefine their work life and thrive after 65! Joining us is the remarkable Kerry Hannon, a…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 3 Defying Ageism with Each Passport Stamp
For anyone considering a leap into the unknown or those curious about the world of solo travel and reinvention after 65, this episode is for you! Welcome back…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 2 It’s Never Too Late to Start a Writing Career
Do you have a story that you want to share with the world, but are afraid you’re too old to learn new skills and publish a book? Our guest, Mildred J. Mills…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastEP 1 How Ageism is Wasting a Generation of Talent
Did you know over 7 in 10 pre-retirees say they want to work in retirement? It’s not always about the money, either. Many want to keep working because they are…
Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging PodcastDon't Be Caged By Your Age Podcast Trailer
Is ageism leaving you feeling invisible and preventing you from continuing to work at something you love or from exploring a new and exciting avenue for your…