Don't Be Caged By Your Age

Ande Lyons
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A Pro Aging Podcast! Through weekly conversations with folks who shattered age-related expectations, you’ll find the resources, ideas and inspiration you need to thrive after 65!

  1. EP 97 It’s Never Too Late to Remember

    3D AGO

    EP 97 It’s Never Too Late to Remember

    What happens when you return to the memories you buried for more than half a century? In this moving episode of Don't Be Caged By Your Age, I chat with Mario Cartaya, acclaimed architect, Cuban exile, and debut author for a deeply human conversation about memory, identity, resilience, and reinvention. Born in Havana in 1951, Mario left Cuba at the age of eight when his family immigrated to the United States in search of freedom. Decades later, after building a celebrated architectural career and having his life’s work entered into the U.S. Congressional Record, Mario found himself drawn back to the memories of his childhood and ultimately back to Cuba itself. His memoir, Journey Back Into the Vault: In Search of My Faded Cuban Childhood Footprints, explores that emotional journey of rediscovery. In this episode, we discuss: How childhood memories quietly shape our identityLeaving Cuba and adapting to life in AmericaThe moment Mario realized architecture was his callingBuilding spaces that serve humanity and communityBecoming an author later in lifeWhy it’s never too late to reconnect with your storyLearn more about Mario and purchase a copy of his book via his website here. If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: Buy Me A Coffee Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/  https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

    40 min
  2. EP 96 Karen Salmansohn on Aging, Mortality and Creating a“To-Die-For” Life

    MAY 7

    EP 96 Karen Salmansohn on Aging, Mortality and Creating a“To-Die-For” Life

    What if thinking about the end of your life… could actually help you live more fully right now? In this powerful and uplifting conversation, I sit down with bestselling author Karen Salmansohn to explore how embracing aging - and even mortality - can become a catalyst for living with greater intention, courage, and joy. Karen shares the inspiration behind her bold new book, Your To-Die-For Life, and introduces us to the idea of Mortality Awareness - a mindset shift that helps you stop postponing what matters most. We also dive into her viral concept of connecting with your 90-year-old self (yes… Karen's 90-year-old self included fabulous red sneakers), and how that perspective can radically change the way you approach your life today. Karen beautifully reminds us: thinking about the end of our life isn’t about fear - it’s about focus. It’s about clarity. It’s about choosing to live more intentionally while we still have the gift of time. To learn more about Karen, tap here. To purchase her book, tap here. Tap here to read her 90-year-old self post on Substack. If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: Buy Me A Coffee Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/  https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

    47 min
  3. EP 95 From Public Radio Legend to Award-Winning Podcast Producer

    APR 30

    EP 95 From Public Radio Legend to Award-Winning Podcast Producer

    What happens when you’ve spent over 50 years at the top of your field… and then decide to start over? In this episode, I sit down with Steve Robinson, 79, whose extraordinary career in public radio spans decades of leadership, innovation, and storytelling. But what fascinates me most is what he’s doing now. After years as an executive producer and general manager, Steve chose to step back into the craft itself, learning digital audio production from scratch after a career that began in the days of cutting tape. Yes… from analog to digital. From expert to beginner. And he did it at 70. We talk about what it really takes to reinvent yourself later in life, how to stay curious in a rapidly changing world, and why being willing to learn something new might be the most powerful move you can make. Steve also shares the story behind his award-winning 13-hour documentary, “No Regrets: The Music and Spirit of Billie Holiday,” and how this chapter of his life is fueled by passion, creativity, and deep purpose. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that there is no expiration date on learning, creating, or contributing. If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: Buy Me A Coffee Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/  https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

    46 min
  4. EP 94 Bringing Hula Hoop Joy at 68

    APR 23

    EP 94 Bringing Hula Hoop Joy at 68

    What if a health scare at 58 led you to the most joyful decade of your life? That's exactly what happened to Sirenna Beyer.  After facing high blood pressure and alarming cholesterol levels, she picked up a hula hoop - and everything changed.  Now at 68, she's built a thriving business, a vibrant community she calls "Hoop Love," and a complete transformation of her health, confidence, and joy. In this episode, Sirenna shares the emotional journey behind her wake-up call, why fun and play are secret weapons for healthy aging, and how movement can reconnect you with yourself... and a whole new community. You'll hear: Why Sirenna's health scare became the best thing that ever happened to herHow she gave herself permission to be playful, visible, and joyful after 65Why she calls hooping "exercise in disguise" — and why that mattersThe surprising friendships and belonging that grew out of Hoop LoveHer message for anyone feeling stuck, invisible, or disconnected right nowConnect with Sirenna on social @KCHoopGirl and visit her website here to learn more about her Hoop Love work in the world.  If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: Buy Me A Coffee Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/  https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

    35 min
  5. EP 93 Aging by Design, Not Default with David Stewart

    APR 16

    EP 93 Aging by Design, Not Default with David Stewart

    Your greatest limitation as you age might not be your body… but what you believe is possible. In this conversation, I sit down with David Stewart, founder of AGEIST and the visionary behind the Super Age movement, to explore what it really means to age by design, not default. We talk about how internalized ageism quietly shapes our lives: the risks we don’t take, the things we tell ourselves we “can’t” do, and how, over time, we may be lowering the bar on what we believe is possible. David shares a powerful perspective: our biggest limitation isn’t age, it’s our “poverty of imagination.” And that shows up in the everyday stories we tell ourselves: “I can’t learn that.” “That’s not for me.” “I’m too old for that.” But what if none of that is actually true? This conversation is an invitation to get curious… to challenge those beliefs… and to start expanding what you think is possible, one small action at a time. We also explore: ✨ How to recognize and interrupt internalized ageist thinking ✨ Why curiosity and exploration matter more than ever ✨ The role of strength, health, and self-advocacy as we age ✨ How technology and AI can support growth at any age ✨ Why small wins help rewire what you believe you’re capable of You are stronger, braver, and more capable than you think. And maybe… it’s time to raise the bar again. Tap here to visit Ageist and tap here to learn more about the Super Age Games. If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: Buy Me A Coffee Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/  https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

    45 min
  6. EP 92 Your Next Chapter Can Be Your Best Yet

    APR 9

    EP 92 Your Next Chapter Can Be Your Best Yet

    At 83, Linda Tatum is living proof that reinvention has no expiration date. She’s built multiple lives within one lifetime - from hypnotherapist to luxury interior designer at 70, to transformational guide and storyteller - continually saying yes to what’s next. And here’s what she wants you to know: You are not too old. You are not too late. And you are not done. In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Linda shares what it really looks like to begin again, especially after loss, change, or moments when you’ve lost your sense of self. Together, we explore how to: ✨ Reclaim your identity and confidence at any stage of life ✨ Break free from roles and expectations that no longer fit ✨ Say yes to new opportunities, even when they feel uncertain ✨ Let go of the past and step into who you are now ✨ Embrace aging with self-acceptance, creativity, and purpose We also talk about love, resilience, gratitude, and why your lived experience is not something to overcome... it’s something to build from. If you’ve been asking yourself, “Is it too late for me?” This conversation offers a grounded, wholehearted answer. Your next chapter is still yours to create, and it has the potential to be your most meaningful one yet. Tap here to order a copy of Linda's Reinvention Workbook. Visit her website here to learn more about Linda, and be sure to follow her on Instagram here.  If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: Buy Me A Coffee Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/  https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

    46 min
  7. EP 91 Rethinking The Aches And Pains We Blame On Aging

    APR 2

    EP 91 Rethinking The Aches And Pains We Blame On Aging

    What if the aches and pains we’ve been told are “just part of getting older”… aren’t? In this episode I’m joined by an 80-year-old trailblazer who is challenging one of the most accepted beliefs about aging - that physical pain is inevitable. With decades of experience helping people understand the muscular causes of chronic pain, Julie Donnelly shares a powerful perspective: many of the aches, stiffness, and limitations we experience may not be about aging at all. This conversation is an invitation to get curious about your body, question long-held assumptions, and explore what might be possible when we stop accepting discomfort as our default. 💛 We chat about: Why many aches and pains may not be caused by agingThe connection between tight muscles and chronic painCommon misconceptions about pain, mobility, and getting olderSimple ways to support flexibility and movement after 60The role of curiosity and body awareness in feeling betterWhat it means to take an active role in how we age 🌿 Key Takeaway: Aging is not something that just happens to us - it’s something we participate in. And when it comes to physical pain, curiosity may be more powerful than acceptance. Learn more about Julie's wonderful work in the world via her website here. 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: Buy Me A Coffee Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/  https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

    53 min
  8. EP 90 Nancy Shear: Still Breaking Barriers at 79

    MAR 26

    EP 90 Nancy Shear: Still Breaking Barriers at 79

    What does it look like to keep growing, exploring, and breaking barriers at 79? You’re about to find out. Our guest, Nancy Shear, has been defying expectations her entire life - from sneaking into Philadelphia Orchestra concerts at 15 to becoming the personal librarian to Leopold Stokowski in a field that had very little room for women at the time. Nancy shares what it took to navigate and succeed in a male-dominated field, and how curiosity, courage, and persistence opened doors that once seemed firmly closed. We also explore her memoir, I Knew a Man Who Knew Brahms, a fascinating look behind the curtain of classical music’s golden age. Through her stories, she preserves a world few people experienced, and reminds us of the power of paying attention, staying engaged, and sharing what we’ve lived. In this episode, you’ll learn: Curiosity doesn’t fade with age - it fuels usBarriers can be broken at any stage of lifeYour experiences and stories truly matterThere is always more ahead for youNancy’s life is a beautiful reminder: we are never done becoming. If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: Buy Me A Coffee Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/  https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

    38 min
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A Pro Aging Podcast! Through weekly conversations with folks who shattered age-related expectations, you’ll find the resources, ideas and inspiration you need to thrive after 65!

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  • Creator
    Ande Lyons
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
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    Clean
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    © 2026 Don't Be Caged By Your Age
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