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22 episodes
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Don't Be Caged By Your Age Ande Lyons
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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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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EP 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 testament to flipping the script on age.Jeri is the author of Late Boomers – inspiring stories about people who’ve done life-changing things later in life.Along with fascinating stories from her books, you’ll also find these three key takeaways from our delicious conversation:🔹 Stay Agile and Adaptable: Jeri's career in advertising flouri...
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EP 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 Raskin, age 72, an extraordinary artist and designer from Los Angeles, who proves that creativity is boundless and ageless. From being one of the artists who designed an official poster for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, to designing a carpet line that premiered at the Cube Art Fair in Brussels, to exhibiting her fine art in galleries and mu...
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EP 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, age 72, began her career in New York City in 1974 as a dancer in the hit Broadway show, Pippin.She then transitioned into the commercial world and did over 100 national and regional commercials throughout the 70s and 80s. (Tap here to watch them - it’s a wonderful stroll down memory lane.)After a 20-year hiatus to raise her family and w...
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EP 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 advocate for Caregivers around the world.So often we fall into the role of caregiver, unprepared and quickly exhausted by the 24/7 responsibility and the multiple roles of nurse, accountant, attorney, health advisor, financial planner, housekeeper, etc. Deborah discusses the complex balancing act of caregiving while maintaining personal well-...
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EP 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 we can flip the negative ageism narrative toward positivity. ✨ “We are still vibrant, vivacious, and full of relevant contributions to a modern society!”I especially love Diane’s pro advice: don’t be afraid to be the oldest person in the room!Stay tuned for another delicious conversation to help you thrive after 65!Key Takeaways:- Repr...
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EP 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 ageist narratives helps us embrace our roles as sages at this stage of life. Leonie-Ruth also shares the power of self-compassion in navigating the loss and self-doubt that can come with an aging body and mind. Here are a few key insights from our delicious conversation: •Self-Compassion in Aging: Leonie-Ruth highlights...
Customer Reviews
Inspirational
The stories shared in this podcast are so Inspirational! I also love hearing such diverse perspectives on the topic of ageism.