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Roundtable Talk
Roundtable Talk is a podcast about longevity, senior services marketing and the quality of life as one ages. In each episode, we’ll talk with industry experts and thought leaders about how to solve the many mature market challenges facing our industry today.
Episodes
Roundtable TalkDr. Joan Salge Blake – Nutrition expert and advocate for healthy aging and longevity
Living longer is one thing. Staying healthy enough to enjoy those extra years is another. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with…
Roundtable TalkAshton Applewhite – Author, activist and internationally recognized expert on ageism
Ageism is one of the few prejudices we direct at our own future selves, yet its influence on how we think about growing older often goes unnoticed. In this…
Roundtable TalkAssaf Gad – AI innovator and driving force behind older adult companion ElliQ
AI has the potential to do more than make life easier. It can help older adults stay connected, engaged and independent. In this episode of Varsity’s…
Roundtable TalkEP 43 / Dr. Troy Veale, Lauren Bopp & Kiera DesChamps / Pharmacogenetics and personalized medication management
The right medication for one person can be the wrong medication for another, and our genes can help explain why. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk…
Roundtable TalkEP 42 / Joe Lanzisero / Former Disney Imagineer and expert in human-centered experiential design
Great design shapes how people feel, connect and experience the world around them. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Joe…
Roundtable TalkEP 41 / Lisa McCracken / Senior living researcher and expert on industry trends
Data tells a much bigger story than occupancy rates alone. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Lisa McCracken, Head of Research…
Roundtable TalkEP 40 / Ginna Baik / AgeTech strategist and champion for aging innovation
Technology has become an essential part of everyday life for older adults, yet many organizations still underestimate how comfortable they are using it. In…
Roundtable TalkEP 39 / Dr. Allison Alford / Researcher, author and expert on family caregiving
The work of caring for aging parents often begins long before caregiving itself. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek Dunham talks with Dr…
Roundtable TalkEP 38 / Chris Ballard / Author of The Plunge and expert on resilience & healthy aging
Growth doesn't stop with age, but it often begins with stepping outside your comfort zone. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with…
Roundtable TalkEP 37 / Brad Breeding / Founder of myLifeSite and senior living consumer advocate
Finding the right senior living community starts long before someone schedules a tour. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Brad…
Roundtable TalkEP 36 / Sari Botton / Founder of Oldster and advocate for rethinking aging
Every one of us is aging, yet most of us think of it as something that happens to other people later in life. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk…
Roundtable TalkEP 35 / Kathy Stokes & Matt Mizenko / Leaders in fraud prevention and scam protection
Fraud has become one of the fastest-growing crimes in America, fueled by AI, stolen data and increasingly sophisticated scams. In this episode of Varsity's…
Roundtable TalkEP 34 / Stuart Malina / Conductor, arts advocate and champion for the power of live music
Music can do more than entertain, it can create connection, reflection and even healing. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with…
Roundtable TalkEP 33 / Steve Moran / Senior living thought leader and outspoken voice on aging, culture and innovation
The future of senior living may depend less on new buildings and amenities and more on whether the industry is willing to rethink culture, autonomy and the…
Roundtable TalkEP 32 / J.J. Hubal / Author, cartoonist and advocate for embracing aging with humor
Aging rarely happens the way people expect. It arrives gradually, bringing changes in identity, relationships and perspective that can feel difficult to…
Roundtable TalkEP 31 / Colin Milner / Founder of ICAA and leading voice in active aging and longevity
Aging has long been framed as a slow narrowing of possibilities, but that perspective is beginning to shift. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk…
Roundtable TalkEP 30 / Jerry Mitchell / Tony Award-Winning Director, Choreographer & Broadway Storyteller
The stage doesn't just reflect life, it reshapes how we see ourselves, each other, and the possibilities that come with every new chapter. In this episode of…
Roundtable TalkEP 29 / Teepa Snow / Dementia care educator and founder of Positive Approach to Care
Dementia is often defined by what people lose, but a more helpful question is what abilities remain. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits…
Roundtable TalkEP 28 / Matt Paxton / Clutter expert, former Hoarders host and advocate for compassionate life transitions
Clutter isn’t about things, it’s about memory, identity and the fear of being forgotten. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with…
Roundtable TalkEP 27 / Kimberly Bonvissuto / Senior living journalist and editor shaping industry insight and dialogue
The senior living industry is at an inflection point, shaped by rising demand, shifting expectations and rapid change across care, workforce and media. In this…
Roundtable TalkEP 26 / Season 1 Recap
Season 1 of Roundtable Talk set out to challenge everything we think we know about aging and ended up reframing what’s possible across an entire lifetime…
Roundtable TalkEP 25 / Dr. Kerry Burnight / America’s Gerontologist and Champion of Joyful Aging
Longevity isn’t the prize if the years aren’t lived with joy, purpose and real connection. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek talks with Dr…
Roundtable TalkEP 24 / Kathy Parry / Corporate energy expert helping senior living teams thrive
Culture doesn’t burn out overnight, it leaks energy through small breakdowns in communication, trust, and everyday civility. In this episode of Varsity’s…
Roundtable TalkEP 23 / Brian Fried / Inventor, author and champion for lifelong creativity
Inventing isn’t just for the young—or the tech-savvy. Brian Fried, accomplished inventor, author, and founder and CEO of Inventor Smart, proves that creativity…
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EP 23 / Brian Fried / Inventor, author and champion for lifelong creativity
Inventing isn’t just for the young—or the tech-savvy. Brian Fried, accomplished inventor, author, and founder and CEO of Inventor Smart, proves that creativity…
Roundtable TalkEP 22 / Rick Robinson / Innovator and champion for aging better through technology
Agetech is one of the fastest-growing frontiers in innovation, with the potential to transform how older adults live, connect, and thrive. At the center of…
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EP 22 / Rick Robinson / Innovator and champion for aging better through technology
Agetech is one of the fastest-growing frontiers in innovation, with the potential to transform how older adults live, connect, and thrive. At the center of…
Roundtable TalkEP 21 / Peter Murphy Lewis / Filmmaker, storyteller and advocate for the heroes of long-term care
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Peter Murphy Lewis, documentary filmmaker and co-creator of People Worth Caring About, a YouTube…
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EP 21 / Peter Murphy Lewis / Filmmaker, storyteller and advocate for the heroes of long-term care
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Peter Murphy Lewis, documentary filmmaker and co-creator of People Worth Caring About, a YouTube…
Roundtable TalkEP 20 / Bridget Weston / CEO of SCORE and Champion for Retired & Older Adult Mentors
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Bridget Weston, CEO of SCORE, a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and educating small business…
Roundtable TalkMo Rocca – Humorist, journalist and author of Roctogenarians
Some of you may know Mo Rocca from The Daily Show while others know him as a correspondent on CBS Sunday Morning. Mo is also the author of Roctogenarians, a…
Roundtable TalkEP 03 / Dr. Sara Zeff Geber / Author and nationally recognized expert on solo aging
Dr. Sara Zeff Geber is the nation’s foremost authority on solo aging, specializing in the unique challenges faced by older adults without traditional family…
Roundtable TalkEP 02 / Rob Liebreich / CEO of Goodwin Living and Champion for Cognitive Health
For Goodwin Living President & CEO Rob Liebreich, the fight against dementia is personal. In 2011, Rob and his family noticed that their mother, Wendy, was…
Roundtable TalkEP 01 / Garrison Keillor / Author, Humorist and Radio Icon
In our first-ever episode of Roundtable Talk, we welcome the legendary author, humorist, and radio icon Garrison Keillor. Keillor discusses his book, Serenity…