Shaking Off The Rust

PodcastHealth Productions
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS

Smart talk about aging smartly. Conversations on staying Healthy, Happy, Curious and Creative. A health and lifestyle podcast for those 50+. It’s about Living Our Best Lives at any age. If you want to shake off the rust, this podcast is a must! Join Carl as he talks with a wide range of fascinating guests, from scientists and doctors to artists, musicians, writers and more. Conversations that will inform, inspire and entertain as they help you forge your own path to living life to the fullest.

Episodes

  1. MAY 5

    Writing for Miles

    Award-winning author and long-time friend Miles Harvey joins Carl to talk about some of their shared writing experiences as well as Miles’ work in journalism, fiction and nonfiction. They talk about pursuing a writing MFA into your 50s, and Miles talks about educating writers both young and old and how that experience gives him hope. If you’re a fan of the written word, we hope you’ll listen.

  2. MAY 5

    Can Reading Help You Live Longer?

    Reading does not only help us learn, introduce us to new and interesting people, and take us away to exciting worlds to explore, it can also help us live longer. Dr. Zoe Shaw talks about the connection between reading and longevity. You’re not going to want to miss this episode…it’s a real page turner!

  3. MAY 5

    Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Poetry Just Might Save You

    Learning, scientists tell us, is a key factor in boosting our "cognitive reserve." That helps us maintain good cognitive health and resilience against age- related mental decline and neurodegenerative conditions. Put another way… “Roses are red, violets are blue. One way to shake off the rust is to learn something new!” And today we’re going to add a little to our cognitive reserve tank and learn a few things about poetry from "The Poetic Turn" podcast host and poetry aficionado Darren Stephens.

  4. MAY 5

    The Playwright Promotes Self-Advocacy

    Facing a difficult health journey can be overwhelming. Playwright Michael Bassett talks about facing a cancer diagnosis and soon realizing that he needed to step up and be his own best advocate. He learned there are drawbacks, even dangers to fully relying on the system to take you by the hand. He shares why patients need to raise their hand and advocate for themselves.

  5. APR 9

    Move It! And Stay Healthy

    Physical therapist Bryan Hack talks about how important it is for us to keep moving if we want to shake off the rust. He explains keeping it simple is the key to staying injury free and offers examples of how to do just that. It’s OK to sit and listen to this one, but when it’s over lace up the sneakers and go for a stroll.

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Smart talk about aging smartly. Conversations on staying Healthy, Happy, Curious and Creative. A health and lifestyle podcast for those 50+. It’s about Living Our Best Lives at any age. If you want to shake off the rust, this podcast is a must! Join Carl as he talks with a wide range of fascinating guests, from scientists and doctors to artists, musicians, writers and more. Conversations that will inform, inspire and entertain as they help you forge your own path to living life to the fullest.

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  • Creator
    PodcastHealth Productions
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © PodcastHealth Productions
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    Shaking Off The Rust