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Celebrating Differences107 | Flying for a Living | Matt CaldwellSend us a textEpisode 107 | We talked with Matt Caldwell who flys the big jets, Boeing 787s for United. He goes to some interesting places and when he is home he works to give back to young people who are interested in aviation. Equipment List:Audio Rode Wireless Micro used as microphones into Rode Capture software on an iPhone 15.Software:Audio: AudacityCredits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben SoundResources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform was Rode Capture...2025-05-0128 min
Celebrating Differences106 | Young Man with Big Dreams | Joshua AllmanSend us a textEpisode 106 | Joshua asked to interview me about bicycling for a school project. He is 13 years old and a seventh grader and I was duly impressed with his maturity and comfort working with and adult he had never met before. I invited him to come talk about his life and he (after asking his parents for permission) jumped right in. Equipment List:Audio Rode Wireless Micro used as microphones into Rode Capture software on an iPhone 15.Software:Audio: AudacityCredits:– Video and audio productio...2025-04-1323 minCelebrating Differences105 | E-Sport Entrepreneur | Chris MartinSend us a textEpisode 105 | Hello and welcome to Celebrating Differnces, a podcast where we interview interesting people who are making a difference in the world. I had a chance to talk with Chris Martin about his work as a American History teacher at an Austin Middle School and especially his work as a E-Sport Entrepreneur. Its ok if you don't know what that is because I didn't either.Chris and I had a great time investigating this new generation of school sports that takes advantage of modern technology to teach students s...2025-01-1046 minCelebrating Differences102 | Ride/Walk/Bike across Texas | Charlie GandySend us a text102 | Charlie Gandy has been doing things to help people for a long time. Now in his sixties he has turned his hand to creating an epic adventure trail across Texas | xTexas. In this episode of Celebrating Differences we review Charlie's accomplishments and set up for a future podcast to talk about the how special this trail will be. Yes, and we do ask you to consider donating to BikeTexas to support this work.Rendered in Final Cut Pro. Equipment List:Video: Zoom 8n-4K Mac Studio M2 Max wit...2024-10-0634 minCelebrating Differences100 | Bicycle Friendly Drivers | Jamie GaskillSend us a text100 | Jamie Gaskill lives in Fort Collins and is employed by the University of Colorado, But here reach is worldwide. She was the impetus behind the Bicycle Friendly Driver program that is reaching thousands of drivers and cyclists around the globe. She is also an instructor and a coach and a special mom. Enjoy this conversation with Jamie Gaskill. Recorded with Ecamm Live software and rendered in Final Cut Pro. Equipment List:Video: OBSBOT Meet Camera recording 1080 30 fps Mac Studio M2 Max with 32 GB RAM Software:Video:2024-09-2346 minCelebrating Differences99 | Sharing Your Differences | Steven Hardy-BrazSend us a text99 | Had a chance to talk with Steven Hardy-Braz about his life as an advocate/activist. He advocates for people with hearing issues, for bicyclists, and now that he has survived a potentially life ending car/bike crash he is advocating for people with mobility issues. Worth listening to...Equipment List:Video: Main sequence: Zoom Q8n- 4k on Vanguard Veo tripod recording 4K 30 fps Close ups: iPhone 14 main camera on Ulanzi Tripod recording 4K 30 fps using MoviePro App. Intro/Outro: OBSBOT Meet Camera recording 1080 30 fpsAudio: M...2024-05-0340 minCelebrating Differences98 | Embrace Your Differences | Kelly EvansSend us a text98 | I recently had a chance to sit down with Kelly Evans to talk about his life and ask him about the differences that make his life work for him. He has had many adventures and some serious struggles but mostly maintains a good outlook. We all have a unique journey and Kelly's has covered a lot of ground. The system didn't always work for him but he has a story that is important to hear. Equipment List:Video: Main sequence: Zoom Q8n- 4k on Vanguard Veo tripod recording 4K 30...2024-04-0843 minCelebrating Differences97 | Scion Law | Lance KutnickSend us a textEpisode 97| Lance Kutnick has reoriented his career from prosecuting some egregious felons to helping people plan for their future. This is an interesting talk about what you can do now to help your family when you pass on. Scion Law is dedicated to keeping you out of trouble with the legal system. Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben SoundResources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Conta...2024-02-2335 min
Celebrating Differences96 | Creating a new life! | Sally AcevedoSend us a textEpisode 96 | Ani Colt had a chance to talk with a new friend and neighbor, Sally Acevedo. Sally was born in New York but grew up in Puerto Rico and brings a wonderfully varied life and work history to our neighborhood. She is working to create a life built around her social media expertise and can create media in both English and Spanish. Her business can be found at https://sallyacevedo.com/ or if you are a Spanish Language speaker at somujer.digital. We look forward to getting to know Sally A. be...2024-01-2136 min
Celebrating Differences95 | Let's figure out how to love yourself | Andrew DoobaySend us a textEpisode 95 | Andrew left a door hanger on my front door and I knew I needed to talk to him. His hanger said“The Gay Real Estate Agent”I figured that anyone that put themself out in the world like that was certainly worth talking to about Celebrating Differences.Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben SoundResources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro– Audio...2024-01-1639 min
Celebrating Differences94 | A new beginning | Jane BiondiSend us a textEpisode 94 | When Ani met Jane Biondi she felt a connection that has blossomed into an ongoing friendship. Jane is a practicing Psychotherapist in Austin, TX and is working to create her space after moving her from California. Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben SoundResources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete listFor more information about the TOWER hour effort or...2024-01-1133 min
Celebrating Differences93 | I believe in the word "and". | April OberstellerSend us a textEpisode 93 | In this Episode we had a chance to talk with the new Managing Director of woom USA, the US arm of what I believe is the best children’s bike manufacturer in the world. Full disclosure here, I am a part-time employee of woom, working with families to provide a powerful experience for children as they start a wonderful journey by bicycle. I was introduced to woom when a friend asked if I wanted to help at an outdoor event where we would be letting children ride bikes. I fell in lov...2024-01-0239 min
Celebrating Differences92 | Why affordable is so hard! | Greg AndersonSend us a textEpisode 92| Ani and I had a chance to catch up with a new neighbor, Greg Anderson. He is the person to go to when you need to understand housing and especially affordable housing in Austin. He is active in a lot of areas in Austin and also is a Lecturer at UT. Besides he is funny and articulate and a nice guy. Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben SoundResources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live–...2023-12-2641 min
Celebrating Differences91 | I'm Worried about Bicycling! | Richard WhartonSend us a textEpisode 91 | I haven't seen Richard in 10 or 15 years so it was good to catch up. I was somewhat troubled by his evident loss of faith in his world of bicyclist education and training. But we talked about hope at the end and he cited a number of things that make him hopeful...mostly people that he named. Please subscribe and we'll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be...2023-12-2257 minCelebrating Differences90 | Who I Am | Jim MarshallSend us a textEpisode 90 | We had a chance to talk with Jim Marshall author of the book Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena Analysis, Prediction & Management of Human Affairs.Jim makes a good case that this book presents a new way to discover more about yourself and to make changes that can make your life and the lives of the people around you better and easier. He also makes the point that not everyone wants to get better...Please subscribe and we'll let you know when we...2023-12-1952 minCelebrating Differences092 | Love Your People | Richard CarrSend us a textEpisode 92 : Richard has had an interesting and unorthodox career. Almost all of it in service to the people around him, the people he loves. Now he is embarking on a new career venture that may be for himself but knowing Richard it will end up benefiting many of the rest of us, the people who know, respect and love him.Please subscribe and we'll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a...2023-12-1746 minCelebrating Differences091 | Transitioning through life | PeggySend us a textEpisode 91: We talked with Peggy, an individual that has done an amazing number of different things in 30 years and is working on doing more. Welding on Tanks and Pipelines to fixing guitars, to waiting on tables and some of that at the same time. It took Peggy almost 30 years to meet her father. This is a story you need to hear. Please subscribe and we'll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it wi...2023-11-1634 minCelebrating Differences090 | Restaurant in his Blood | Rudy RiveraSend us a textEpisode 90 | Rudy Rivera talks about his life growing up in Texas and his amazing food that is available at the Botegga_ATX in the Mueller Neighborhood in Austin. Please subscribe and we'll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more...2023-10-1925 minCelebrating Differences89 | Bicycling Historic Route 66 | FluckeSend us a textEpisode 89 | Tracy and Peter have been doing the good work in bicycle and pedestrian safety for a long time. It is good that they can take the time to ride the long trips. This is their third really long trip. The first on was from West to East across the country and that one is the subject of Episode 55 of Celebrating Differences. 2026 is the 100 anniversary of the opening of Route 66 from Chicago to the West Coast so it is appropriate that Tracy and Peter rode and wrote about it.Please su...2023-10-1744 minCelebrating Differences88 | Repairing Roofs and Living Well | Justin LedfordSend us a textEpisode 88 | After I posted a video about the recent hail storm, Justine said he would like to help. He turned out to be an amazing person as well as a good business man that is solving lots of problems for me. He met with the Insurance adjuster and climbed all over my roof. Here is a link to the video version where you can watch him on the roof. https://youtu.be/RpVFthDy0rM?si=KL0I0pG0VVvSTbEPAnd yes, I know that the way he makes his money b...2023-10-1431 minCelebrating Differences87 | Supporting the SandwYch Generation | Amy Laine.Send us a textEpisode 87: Amy Laine has created a company that provides a rich trove of assets for people who are coping with aging friends or relatives while also coping with raising children. And it doesn't stop there. Amy's company "SandwYch" also works with anyone that is coping with caregiving tasks that sometimes seem insurmountable. Here is the link to the video version...https://youtu.be/_I0O--1Ub0gListen to the road she has taken to be an extremely valuable asset for many people. Thank you so much fo...2023-10-0243 minCelebrating Differences86 | I'll forget this if you'll forget this! | Candice VarleySend us a textEpisode 86: Candice Varley talks about her life as a middle school teacher and mother of two interesting children. Candice is a neighbor and member of our mature adults group "Wisdom Crew" and can be found in the local Irish Pub, B.D. Riley's on Thursday evenings as her son Egan hosts an Irish Music session. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to chec...2023-09-1744 min
Celebrating Differences85 | As fair as fair can be | Liz ReingoldSend us a textEpisode 85: Lis Reingold In this episode Ani Colt (my cohost) I caught up with Liz Reingold a neighbor who is working hard to introduce a new, very attractive, monthly publication about the neighborhood. I’m going to let Liz speak for herself about her extensive background in the magazine publishing world and dreams for the new magazine about the Mueller neighborhood.Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Pod...2023-07-3044 min
Celebrating Differences84 | Setting a child up for success | Kylin MurrenSend us a textEpisode 84 | Setting a child up for success | Kaylin MurrenYou can find Kylin at Starfruit Starshine and her program is Woodland Learners.https://www.starfruitstarshine.comOn Facebook she is at Kaylin AnnThe video version can be found hereIn this episode, I connect with Kylie Murren, a neighbor in our wonderful Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX. Kylie is creating wonderful spaces for her children to learn about life and how to cope. Atlas is 18 months and Forest is 4 years and she is spending...2023-07-2930 min
Celebrating Differences83 | Seeing the world at a deeper level | Sherrie TatumSend us a textEpisode 83: Ani and I sat down with Sherrie Tatum to talk about her life. We met Sherrie at our Tai Chi group and both decided that it would be fun and interesting to talk with her. We found out that she has written a book and is a fan of both Carl Jung and James Joyce. She suggested some reading options for us and we had a chance to delve deep into compassion, spirituality and friendship. Please subscribe and click on the like button. #celebratingdifferences #mueller atxS...2023-06-1648 minCelebrating DifferencesOn Politics 07 | City Council District 9 | Linda GuerreroSend us a textEpisode 76: Linda Guerrero has been a teacher and volunteer in many boards and commissions. She just wants to be involved and helping. She is now running for City Council in District 9 and talked with Ani Colt and Ty Tyree about her experience and qualifications. This is worth listening too.#ballotmueller #muelleratxTo see the video version of this podcast go to this linkSupport the show2022-10-0354 minCelebrating Differences72: Festival After Report: Howie Richey and Cynthia GoodSend us a textEpisode 72: Howie Richey and Cynthia Good gave us a joint conversation about their 4,800 mile trip to the Rainbow Gathering and the Oregon County Fair and various places going and coming back. Howie also included some interviews with interesting fair goers at the Oregon Country Fair who seem to catch the flavor of the fair...Support the show2022-07-2949 minCelebrating DifferencesOn Politics! 03 | Zo Qadri Candidate for District 9Send us a textEpisode 70 | Ani and I had a chance to interview Zo Qadri about his run for Austin City Council District 9. He is the youngest candidate in the race and the first Muslim to ever run for City Council. We had a great talk about him and his experience that leads him to think he can do the job. Support the show2022-07-2655 minCelebrating Differences69: Living sustainably with Ridwell | Madison MaddenSend us a textEpisode 69: This is a quick interview with Madison Madden, Community Manager for Austin. When you look up lively and excited in the dictionary, you'll find a picture of "Mad Mad". The sound may be a little wonky as we lost one of our mics but the message is still great. To see the video of the interview follow this link.Support the show2022-07-0727 minCelebrating Differences68: Road Trip to Festivals | Howie RicheySend us a textEpisode 68: Howie and his cousin are going to drive from Austin to Steamboat Springs CO and then hike into the national forest to attend the Rainbow Gathering that has been going on since Woodstock. It is very unofficial and the Forest Service is gearing up to try and accommodate up to 10,000 people. Then Howie and his cousin will head on to Veneta OR to the Oregon Country Fair that has also been held for over 50 years. I've counted at least 7 stages and I expect there will be many more. Howie will be...2022-06-2911 minCelebrating Differences67: Kids Need Bikes | Brian CanevariSend us a textEpisode 67: Ty gets a chance to talk with Brian Cavenari, who represents Kokua bikes in the US and Japan. Brian lives in Hawai'i and they met in 2009 when Ty was in Oahu conducting a League Cycling Instructor seminar. Support the show2022-06-2857 minCelebrating Differences66: FrankenBike at Bike TexasSend us a textEpisode 66: This episode is a little different because we wandered around the Frankenbike Swap Meet to talk to the people and film the offerings. If you want to see the video version of this please click HEREWe spoke with Chris Gross who was the subject of this Episode of our podcast. We also spoke with Anna Locke and Tom Arias who had come all the way from San Antonio to take part and with Robin Stallings, Executive Director of Bike Texas who was hosting the event on their new property off...2022-05-3129 min
Celebrating Differences65 Random Walk to a Career in Service | Ben RowellSend us a textEpisode 65: Ben Rowell talks with Ty about his eclectic path to a job changing communities in Northwest Arkansas and beyond. We talked about a lot of things and so I am including some links to those things. Economic Development StudyYoung LifeOZ Trail System in NW ArkansasLaneShift, the company Ben works with, andTrailblazers, a non profit making a difference in young people's lives.Support the show2022-05-1255 minCelebrating DifferencesOn Politics 02: Austin City Council District 9 | Tom WaldSend us a textEpisode 64: Our interview with Tom Wald, candidate for Austin City Council in District 9. This is the audio file from the live interview that can be found on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/te_SioAYeDQ. We will be doing our interviews live from now on and placing the audio tracks here.Support the show2022-04-2338 min
Celebrating Differences63: How culture change happens in Northwest Arkansas | Jill DabbsSend us a textEpisode 63: Our guest today is Jill Dabbs, Executive Director of Downtown Springdale Alliance in Springdale Arkansas. We met when she came to Austin on a study tour of communities that are creating better places. We talked for a while after the tour and I knew that she would be a great guest for Podcast Celebrating Differences. So join us as Ani and I jump into a conversation with an amazing person. Her description of the work that is on-going in Northwest Arkansas is eye opening. It shows what can ha...2022-04-2143 minCelebrating DifferencesSelf Love 11: The Epilogue: Colt & StranskySend us a textEpisode 62: Ani and Truda finalize their in-depth review on Ani's Book Self Love as Spiritual Practice, Nine Keys to Loving Yourself. Support the show2022-04-0727 minCelebrating Differences61: Irish Singer in Austin for SWSW: Holly MacveSend us a textEpisode 61: Ani and Ty had the opportunity to talk with Holly Macve, a startlingly good singer/songwriter about her life and work. At 26, she has done more musically than most of us ever get to. Listen as Holly talks about making music. This is the first of our podcasts that was also recorded on video. If you want to watch Holly talk as well as listen here is a link. Holly MacveSupport the show2022-03-2249 minCelebrating DifferencesSelf Love 10: Feel and Heal the Planet - Colt and StranskySend us a textEpisode 60 - Ani and Truda talk about the ninth and final key in the book Ani authored. This key is titled "Feel and Heal the Planet" and takes on some big questions. There will be one more podcast in this series. The two of them will talk about the epilogue in the book and what Ani learned in the process of putting the book together. Support the show2022-03-1430 minCelebrating DifferencesSelf Love 9: Self Love in Relationships - Colt and StranskySend us a textEpisode 59: Ani and Truda complete another episode of the Colt and Stansky Show where they dig deeply into the 8th Key to loving yourself in the book Self Love as Spiritual Practice, Nine Keys to Loving Yourself by Ani Colt. They are really amazing together and enjoy the chance to toss out ideas and yes, even to disagree sometimes. Worth listening to.#SelfLove #spiritual #choices #growthSupport the show2022-03-0746 minCelebrating DifferencesSelf Love 8: Receive Yourself: Colt and StranskySend us a textEpisode 58: Colt and Stransky dig deep into the Seventh Key to loving yourself: Receive Yourself. Ani Colt, author of Self Love as Spiritual Practice and Truda Stransky, a Jungian psychoanalyst, are having a great time digging into the Self Love book. As friends they relate and their friendship shows through in these conversations.Truda mentioned the author Shakti Gawain and her books. Here is a link to her websiteAni's book Self Love as Spiritual Practice is available on Amazon. Currently it is only available in paper back format. We...2022-02-2142 minCelebrating DifferencesOn Politics! 01: Austin City Council District 9: Ben LefflerSend us a textEpisode 57: Running for Austin City Council: Ben LefflerWelcome to On Politics! A series of podcasts that give us a chance to get know our elected officials better by asking things questions about the things that are important to them. Of course we will also ask about those subjects that are important to us and our neighbors. We are right in the middle of the 2022 primary season and are going to be talking with some of the people who are running for office in Austin, TX. Austin is...2022-02-1747 minCelebrating DifferencesSelf Love 7: Practice Self Love in the Now: Colt and StranskySend us a textEpisode 56: Ani and Truda jump into a lively discussion of Self Love as they step us through the lessons of Ani’s book Self Love as Spiritual Practice — Nine Keys to Loving Yourself. Here is a link if you would like to buy the book. Self LoveIt appears that the book is only available in paperback at the present time. In this episode Ani mentions a book she loves, Power vs. Force, the Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by David R. Hawkings. Support the show2022-02-1144 minCelebrating Differences55: Coast to Coast on a Tandem:Tracy and Peter FluckeSend us a textEpisode 55: After knowing Peter for 25 years, it was great to finally meet Tracy and get to know her. They talked about their history and how they decided it would be a great idea to ride a tandem bicycle from the Pacific to the Atlantic. We also had a chance to get to know each other better as they talked about what it took to get their book published and what they learned from both the trip and writing the book. Here is a link to see their website and purchase the b...2022-01-3059 minCelebrating Differences54: Live Streaming a News Channel, because we need something to do: Ani and TySend us a textEpisode 54: As Ani says, January is a time to settle in and gather strength for the coming year. So Ani and Ty took stock of where we are and what’s next. We throw around a lot of ideas about a possible new venture and all of it is pure speculation…The possibility of creating a live stream “News Hour” for the neighborhood and all the headaches and detail work that would entail. Please send comments to ty.tyree@waaoinc.org. Support the show2022-01-2038 min
Celebrating Differences53: Bicycling, Geocaching and shoveling 18 inches of snow: Jean Marie LinhartSend us a textEpisode 53: Ty and Jean Marie have worked and played together off and on for over 20 years. This was a good chance to get together and find out what Jean Marie was doing with her new life as Associate Professor at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. We talked about her new job, our times together with bicycles. She admits to be approaching 3,000 geocache finds. Please send comments to ty.tyree@waaoinc.org. In the show we talked about a way to get started on writing your "life" story, here is the li...2022-01-1058 minCelebrating DifferencesSelf Love 6: Use Self Love to Heal and Grow: Colt & StranskySend us a textEpisode 52: The team of Colt and Stransky investigate the meaning of the fifth key in the book Ani Colt authored: Self Love as Spiritual Practice, 9 Keys to Loving Yourself. At about 26 minutes in, Ani talks about “Spiritual v Religious”. There is a recent article printed in VOX about a poll to try and get a handle on this issue.https://www.vox.com/identities/2017/11/10/16630178/study-spiritual-but-not-religiousHere is an excerpt from that article: “Yet, each of the people I spoke to agree that spirituality, in some sense, is benef...2022-01-0642 minCelebrating Differences2022 and beyond: Colt and TyreeSend us a textEpisode 51: Ani Colt and Preston "Ty" Tyree look to the future of our dreams and this podcast. We cover a lot of ground in this episode and ask for your response. Email at ani.colt@waaoinc.org, or Email at ty.tyree@gmail.com. Here is the link for the video about ONEderment CentralSupport the show2022-01-0333 minCelebrating DifferencesSelf Love 5: Accept Yourself and Your Feelings: Colt and StranskySend us a textEpisode 50: The team of Colt and Stransky take on the fourth key in the book Self Love as Spiritual Practice. Accept Yourself and Your Feeling. Listen to the Author talk with a trained psychoanalyst about this important topic.Support the show2021-12-2647 min
Celebrating DifferencesGood Grief 3: Supporting a parent in dementia. : Joe KellySend us a textEpisode 49: We met Joe and his family at a local restaurant sitting outside looking at the expanse of grass and trees at our local public golf course. We took an immediate liking to Joe. We learned that his father lives in one of the two 55+ apartment buildings in our neighborhood, and that his father is suffering with dementia.If you have comments please let us have them at ty.tyree@waaoinc.org. If you enjoy our podcasts and would like to help support our efforts you can become a subscriber: 2021-12-1958 min
Celebrating DifferencesMoney matters but helping people is important too: Murs TariqSend us a textEpisode 48: Financial Planner Murs Tariq talks about his work and how he can help you at any age. Here is a link to his website Murs Tariq. If you have comments please let us have them at ty.tyree@waaoinc.org. If you enjoy our podcasts and would like to help support our efforts you can become a subscriber: https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribeBorn in Pakistan, Murs came to the United States as an infant and grew up in a small town in North C...2021-12-1639 min
Celebrating DifferencesSelf Love 4: Intend to Love Yourself | Love Your Whole Self: Colt & StranskySend us a textEpisode 47: Ani Colt and Truda Stransky dig deep into the Second and Third Keys to Self Love: Intend to Love Yourself and Love Your Whole Self. A great discussion around intention and how we all live in the world. If you have comments please let us have them at ty.tyree@waaoinc.org. If you enjoy our podcasts and would like to help support our efforts you can become a subscriber: https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to ma...2021-12-1243 min
Celebrating DifferencesSmall But Mighty: Brittany PerroSend us a textEpisode 46: Because we had done a little research, Ani and I sat down to talk with Brittany prepared to meet an interesting person. What we encountered in this interview was a woman who describes herself as Small But Mighty and that is an understatement. If you have comments please let us have them at ty.tyree@waaoinc.org. If you enjoy our podcasts and would like to help support our efforts you can become a subscriber: https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribeBrittany has had an eclectic path to her cu...2021-12-0542 min
Celebrating DifferencesSelf Love 3: Know the All-Loving GODD: Colt and Stransky.Send us a textEpisode 45: Colt and Stransky dive into the First Key for Loving Yourself: Know the All-Loving Good. In this the third episode in the series, the team of Colt and Stransky take on the first key, in the book Self Love as Spiritual Practice, which was authored by Ani. It is a joy to listen to them work together as they dig deep into the vision of God or the source or the creator, whichever term works for you. There have lots of different ways we think and believe but the message here is...2021-12-0132 min
Celebrating DifferencesJust Fix It: Gary StroupSend us a textEpisode 44: Ty interviews Gary Stroup who has worked on many things and continues to work and stay busy as he ages in Coos Bay, OR. He grew up working in a blacksmith shop and doing whatever needed doing. He's done lots of things and now works in a salmon hatchery making things work better. Listen to Gary talk about the details that keep American business running. Someone has to do the work. If you have comments please let us have them at ty.tyree@waaoinc.org. If you enjoy our p...2021-11-2847 min
Celebrating DifferencesAround America by Bike: Jim SayerSend us a textEpisode 41: Jim Sayer just finished the last leg of his dream to ride around the perimeter of the US.If you have comments please let us have them at ty.tyree@waaoinc.org. If you enjoy our podcasts and would like to help support our efforts you can become a subscriber: https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe Ty talked with him about his trip and his history running the largest bicyclist advocacy organization in the US, Adventure Cycling Association. Him is easy to talk to and m...2021-11-2251 min
Celebrating DifferencesSelf Love 2: Why we don't love ourselves: Colt and StranskySend us a textEpisode 39: Colt and Stransky talk about some of the reasons we have trouble loving ourselves. If you have comments please let us have them at ty.tyree@waaoinc.org. If you enjoy our podcasts and would like to help support our efforts you can become a subscriber: https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribeThey jump into the things that happen when we are children. These two make a good team. This is the second in the Loving Me! series on Self Love. The next episode in t...2021-11-1628 min
Celebrating DifferencesSaving the Rain Forests with Indigenous Investments: Hazel BarbourSend us a textEpisode 41: A wonderful conversation with a Scots Woman transplanted to Austin, TX. Hazel has been working for the environment for many years and even after some pretty terrible health issues is still going strong. Ani and Ty interviewed Hazel who lives and works to combat deforestation in the rain forests of South America. Her organization, Rain Forest Partnership, is a non-profit that works with indigenous peoples to find ways to make them self sufficient so they can push back against the companies that are buying rights to clear the forests. Hazel's early career...2021-11-1352 min
Celebrating DifferencesFilling your Bubble: A Community Organizer at workSend us a textEpisode 40: Koreena Malone is an exciting person and is making a difference in our community. In this episode we talk about Radical Self Care, that it is a gift to get older and menopause. We also talked about a book: How to Be Less Stupid About Race, on racism, white supremacy, and the racial divide by CRYSTAL MARIE FLEMING. I've read it, will read it again and recommend it for all of us.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...2021-11-0754 min
Celebrating DifferencesJust Go Do It!: Five Months in a Camper Van: Joan QuenanSend us a textEpisode 38: Ani talks with Joan Quenan, a mid 70s independent woman who spends much of her life helping others. Joan and Ani met when they were both residents in the same apartment complex. Ani married Ty and moved out and Joan moved out into a van and took off to travel the national parks of the American West for 5 months.The apartment complex is designed for Active Adults who are 55 and older. 85% of the units are in the City of Austin affordable program and both Joan and Ani qualified by having...2021-10-3137 min
Celebrating DifferencesForty Days of Qigong: Modern Lessons from an Ancient Practice: Ani and TySend us a textEpisode 37: On October 18th we finished an intensive virtual retreat that ran from 10 am to 5:30 pm every day for 40 days...we were alternatively exhausted and enthused at what we learned. We took some time out to record our reaction to the message and the practice of this ancient form of self actualizing practice. Hope you learn some things and enjoy the conversation.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2021-10-2339 min
Celebrating DifferencesSelf Love 1: You Deserve to Love Yourself: Colt and StranskySend us a textEpisode 36: Ani Colt and Truda Stransky get deep into the concept of self love and why it is important to all of us. They really enjoy each other and it shows as they go back and forth about their work and lives. They also discuss Ani's book Self Love as Spiritual Practice: Nine Keys to Loving Yourself. The book is available on Amazon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2021-10-1842 min
Celebrating Differences"Gotta give these kids a chance": Neil WalkerSend us a textEpisode 35: A man of strong faith, Neil has spent most of his life helping the BIPOC community by teaching and organizing programs. His work in Atlanta and Pittsburg have changed thousands of lives. Neil and I met at a National Bike Summit in Washington DC. We later worked together to qualify and certify Neil as a League Coach so he could certify League Cycling Instructors. Now he is training and certifying LCIs around the nation in a special BIPOC seminar sponsored by Quality Bike Products. Admit serious health issues, Neil lives a life...2021-10-1052 min
Celebrating DifferencesGood Grief! 2: "Your Father is Dead": Two siblings process GriefSend us a text34: Good Grief 2 - Nancy Jackson and our own Preston "Ty" Tyree talk about the death of their Father, Mother and Brother Their Father died in an automobile crash on his way to move a refrigerator at her property in the woods. Their mother died after a long illness and Nancy was with her at the end. Their brother Ned died estranged and it was difficult for both of them. This discussion has some moments of laughter and joy. We welcome your feed back on our series on grief.--- This episode is sp...2021-10-0648 min
Celebrating DifferencesSpreading Pixie Dust, the "Tapas Life": A Handbook for Retirement: Andy RobinSend us a textEpisode 33: Andy Robin had an eclectic career path and now is working hard to keep his retired life just as varied. His experience prompted him to write "Tapas Life." A quick read it is almost like having a conversation with Andy. If you get to 65, with some care you’re likely to live another 20 - 25 years or more. Andy’s book ‘Tapas Life’ is not your typical “retirement” book. It’s a step-by-step process to leading an interesting, rich, and fulfilling life after a long career.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The eas...2021-10-0442 min
Celebrating DifferencesGood Grief! 1 A Jungian looks at Loss and Grief: Colt & StranskySend us a textEpisode 32: Good Grief 1: Introduction to our series on Loss and Grief: Truda Spansky has been a psychoanalyst for 36 years. She is still working with clients via the internet but she sat down with us in the studio to talk about her Jungian view of grief. Loss is real and everyone experiences it. What we heard from Truda is that everyone deals with it in their own way. Truda also was gracious enough to talk about her own grief. This is the beginning of a special series on Grief where our guests will talk...2021-09-2457 min
Celebrating DifferencesUsing Media to Unleash the Potential of Older Americans: Rich Eisenberg.Send us a textEpisode 31: 09/19/2021: Rich is Managing Editor at Next Avenue, a non-profit that is a part of the PBS system and whose mission statement says “Our mission is to meet the needs and unleash the potential of older Americans through the power of media. He is an author of two books about personal finance and they are both on Amazon. How to Avoid a Mid-Life Financial Crisis (Avoid Book) and The Money Book of Personal Finance (Money Book). Rich can be reached via email at reisenbert@nextavenue.org and on twitter at @richeis315I...2021-09-1937 min
Celebrating Differences30 | Non Linear Careers: Neuropsychology to Modeling: Melissa Mangili, PhDSend us a textEpisode 30: August 12, 2021: Melissa is currently working as a fashion model and she spoke with Ani and Preston about that work. Melissa and I met over lunch at a National Bike Summit and I was instantly a little bit in love. Her energy permeates any room she is in. She is an ardent advocate and activist for social justice, women and cyclists. This is a second career, her first included a stint as a Clinical Neuropsychologist in Rhode Island including adjunct work at Brown University. Here is a link to her modeling...2021-09-1140 min
Celebrating DifferencesLife After Work: A Lot to be Thankful For: F. John Wilkes, Jr:Send us a textEpisode 29: 09/05/21: John talks about his new book, his time in France and Africa and our times together in Prep School as well as his life that he is thankful for. John has recently published a book “The Star Gazer” that is basically an autobiography with the names changed to protect the guilty. It is available on Amazon (use the whole name “The Star Gazer: An Amazing Search for Family” to avoid confusion. Or you can go to John’s website (created by his son Nat) and get the back story. This link will take you t...2021-09-0553 min
Celebrating DifferencesFinding my roots through Art and Books: Linda Anderson:Send us a textEpisode 28: 08/29/21 Linda Anderson dives into the world of books and book conservancy as well as her background as an art teacher. She makes her own sketch books and recently returned from a camping trip that covered 2,500 miles in the Southwest. She talks about NaNoWiMo or National November Writing Month when you are supposed to do a novel of 50,000 words in 30 days.We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then f...2021-08-2959 min
Celebrating DifferencesMy Turn at Life, with age comes empowerment: Jessica Lemann:Send us a textEpisode 27: 08/22/2021 Jessica Lemann talks with Ani and Preston about her life and her work as Associate Director of Outreach & Advocacy at AARP in Texas. She gives us insights into the philosophy of AARP as well as the focus of some of the programs like Livable Communities. We have crossed paths frequently in the past as Jessica has worked on bicyclist safety and livable communities. Besides Jessica is a very smart, interesting person in her own right. We had a good time with this one, some people it is just fun to talk with...2021-08-2355 min
Celebrating DifferencesRecovery Coordinator talks about her work. Elizabeth Sluder:Send us a textEpisode 26: 08/15/2021: Preston talks with Elizabeth Sluder about the work she is involved in helping people live a life after addiction. In a relatively rural area of historic Virginia she helps create space for people to help themselves. She is also working towards her own aging years through activity and diet. Elizabeth is also Preston's cousin... Listening to all she is doing is exhausting...We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for...2021-08-1544 min
Celebrating DifferencesProviding service to those in need. Elsa Bui: Episode 25: 08|08|21Send us a textElsa is a first generation American who has a Master's degree in Physical Therapy and is working to make the lives of our elder population better. A year ago she started a business "Elderwheels" to provide "Premium assisted mobility for Seniors." This interview got pretty intense as we touched on many issues that Elsa feels strongly about. One of Elsa's biggest concerns is that many people don't recognize that other people may operate differently and have different ways of dealing with the world. If you want personal service for your necessary trip, Call...2021-08-081h 04
Celebrating DifferencesHelping people helps him grow: DeVon Darden: Episode 24: 08|01|21:Send us a textDeVon is a Marine, a Financial Planner, and is working to make his community better. He expects to live until he is 95 which gives him a lot of time to make a difference. If you are interested in his professional help you can reach him at DeVonDarden@FinancialGuide.com.We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will...2021-08-0255 min
Celebrating DifferencesRetiring in Thailand and keeping fit: Tye and Chip Pierpont: Episode 23: 08|25|21:Send us a textTye Sheets Pierpont and Chip talking about traveling all over the world and the people they have met, about physical fitness and their decision to leave the United States for their retirement home in Thailand! Their travel stories are amazing as this couple have immersed themselves in the cultures they have found themselves in. They talk about holding Syrian refugee babies in Greece!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2021-07-251h 00
Celebrating DifferencesLife and music in Austin: Episode 22: Howie Richey: 06|20|21Send us a textI think Howie Richey’s Twitter account says it all:Howie Richey (@howzow). Party host, ace Texpert tour guide, social designer, woodworker, word arranger, radio personality, funny sort. He has also written a book about Austin called Party Weird and that is the link to buy it.We met Howie through his wife Linda Anderson who showed up at our Tai Chi group and then both of them showed up at a campout event near Castroville, TX that was hosted by a mutual friend. They are the kind of in...2021-06-2145 min
Celebrating DifferencesAnti Ageism by two thirty somethings: Episode 21: 05|26|21: Kyrié Carpenter and Ryan Baker:Send us a textFirst, we are glad to be back from the long break we took during the pandemic. What with selling and buying a house, moving our furniture in to storage, traveling around to AirBNBs and then moving all that stuff in storage back into a new house and then to both have to go in for surgery… it has been an eventful time.But today, we are back and excited about our two guests. Our primary focus is on Growing Old(er)! and we are all doing that, but our guests today he...2021-05-2752 minCelebrating Differences86 years young: Episode 20: 08/10/2020: Chris CrowleySend us a textEpisode 20: Hosted by Preston "Ty" Tyree and Ani Colt: The conversation in this episode is far ranging but keeps coming back to being active physically and mentally to maintain your edge into your 80's and beyond. Chris Crowley, 86 year old Author of Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy - Until You're 80 and Beyond has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into 23 languages. This book was his first about what you can do to help you age better and enjoy aging more. Chris also recommends his book 2020-10-0839 min
Celebrating DifferencesEpisode 20: Chris Crowley, 86 years young.Episode 20: Hosted by Preston "Ty" Tyree and Ani Colt: The conversation in this episode is far ranging but keeps coming back to being active physically and mentally to maintain your edge into your 80's and beyond. Chris Crowley, 86 year old Author of Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy - Until You're 80 and Beyond has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into 23 languages. This book was his first about what you can do to help you age better and enjoy aging more. Chris also recommends his book Younger Next Year The Exercise Program and Fit Forever videos...2020-08-1040 min
Celebrating DifferencesAni's 80th year adventure: Episode 19: 07/27/2020Send us a textEpisode 18: Hosted by Preston "Ty" Tyree: Ani Colt is in her 80th year and talks about what that means and how an adventure is playing out during this time of pandemic and civil unrest around criminal justice reform. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2020-07-2730 min
Celebrating DifferencesPandemic, Black Lives Matter, fear, love and sexuality and spirituality: Suzann Robins: Episode 17: 06/14/2020Send us a textEpisode 17: Hosted by Ani Colt: Ani Colt speaks with her friend Suzann Robins -- a 30 minute conversation that covers gender, labels, the importance of embracing diversity and so much more. Suzann, who Ani sees as a really smart woman, speaks of us living in a world where we are afraid of each other -- that this is not a way to love -- why we need to stand on the side of love. Suzann uses phrases such as “emotion is energy in motion”, and intimacy: “if I let you see into me -- then we have...2020-06-1432 min
Celebrating DifferencesFrankenBike and being an entrepreneur. Episode 18: Chris Gross: 06|07|2020Send us a textEpisode 18: Chris Gross talks with Preston Tyree about the FrankenBike swap meets. We also got into discussions about making money, loving people, the pandemic and criminal justice. Chris calls himself a recovering iconoclast as he reaches 50 years old.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2020-06-0742 min
Celebrating DifferencesMoving, Pandemic and Adventures. Episode 16: Ani and Ty: 05/31/2020Send us a textEpisode 16: Cohosted by Ani Colt and Ty Tyree: getting married in you 70s is not for sissies. But selling a house, buying a new house and trying to figure out what to throw away adds a who level of complexity. Ani and Ty talk about moving in the middle of a Pandemic. You can help support this podcast by clicking on this link and donating a small amount monthly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2020-06-0128 min
Celebrating DifferencesThe process of being: Episode 15: Sandy Gil: 05/28/2020Send us a textEpisode 15: Hosted by Ani Colt: Sandy Gil and I clicked when we first met a couple of years ago now. She’s a 1946, born eleven months after World War II ended. Growing has always been important to Sandy and her work involves helping other people grow. Because of the pandemic, Sandy is taking the time to go deeper into the process. She speaks of the need to “Be before the Do.”--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2020-05-2928 min
Celebrating DifferencesWhy healthy touch is so important as we age: Episode 15: Dr. Kaye: 05/23/2020Send us a textEpisode 15: This bonus discussion with Dr. Kaye, of why healthy touch is important from birth to death gives us a good reason to go back and listen to Epiphany Jordan (#13) and Dr. Susan Kaye (#14) Music by Bensound--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2020-05-2408 min
Celebrating DifferencesExploring healthy touch in the aging process: Episode 14: Dr. Susan Kaye: 05/17/2020Send us a textEpisode 14: Hosted by Ani Colt: Ani talks with Dr. Susan Kaye: Today, I recorded a session with my friend Susan Kaye. Susan is a Ph.D., Sexologist, Sexuality Educator, and Surrogate Partner Specialist. As it says on her website, DrSusanKaye.com, she believes that everything begins and ends in connection with our bodies, “I help others to heal and to grow through connecting to this vehicle that takes us through life.” I met her through her work -- as I’d been involved in the sexuality world through a journal I published on spiritu...2020-05-1739 min
Celebrating DifferencesLiving outside of the box: Episode 13: Epiphany Jordan: 04/27/2020Send us a textEpiphany Jordan lives out of the box, and this interview with her helped me discover why she is so darn interesting, starting with her parents. Her Jewish grandfather was on the run from the Nazis right before World War Two started. Her mother was born in Palestine and is half Catholic and half Jewish. Her Muslim father was born in India, and grew up in South Africa. Each came to USC for college. Both of her parents were academics in Reno where Epiphany was born. She shares in the interview about her unique...2020-04-2741 min
Celebrating DifferencesBeing flexible and adapting to what comes along: Deaton BednarSend us a textEpisode 12: 04/13/20: Deaton Bednar talks to us about her life and how she is dealing with growing old(er)!. She is making a difference in other peoples lives in her second or is it her third career. She is owner and prime operator for Texas Bike Tours. Link to Texas Bike Tours. One of her comments is worth living with, "When something doesn't go right, I think Oh, wow!. I can't wait to see what good is going to come out of that."--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to...2020-04-1331 min
Celebrating DifferencesEpisode 11: Abundant Living, a conference to celebrate aging.Send us a textEpisode 11: We review the three days we spent at the Abundant Living Retreat. Who we talked to, what we heard and a short conversation with George who runs Camp Allen in Navasota, TX. We also talk briefly with our favorite History Nerd, Suzette about her life. Here is a link to the Camp Allen site. Abundant Living is sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Here is a link to the Abundant Living site. Here is a 23 sec video of the group at the...2020-04-0534 min
Celebrating DifferencesEpisode 10: Amy talks about her time in the military and what she is doing to foster change in her community.Amy ran a hospital for the Army in Baghdad and now she is running her own medical services company and has created a nonprofit that provides medical support for people in her community that are without services. Amy has never lacked something to do to change the world. Check out her companies at www.circahealthllc.com and www.ncpopuphealth.org.
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Celebrating DifferencesEpisode 9: Where Ani and Ty talk about ONEderment Central and approaching 80.Send us a textTwo segments, one about ONEderment Central the development we are working on in Austin, TX and one about Ani's thoughts on approaching her 80th birthday. In this episode Ani and Ty talk about the many different parts of the ONEderment Central project, from the affordable housing, community center, and small business incubator space to the assisted living. If you want to see more go to www.onedermentcentral.com. Ty learns more about who Ani is and some of the things she cares most deeply about. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e...2020-03-2154 min
Celebrating DifferencesEpisode 7.5: Debbie continues the conversationSend us a textDebbie has to make hard choices in her own life and for her clients. She has great advice for all of us who are Growing Old(er) and she does it with great joy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2020-03-1724 minCelebrating DifferencesEpisode 10: Amy talks about her time in the military and what she is doing to foster change in her community.Send us a textAmy ran a hospital for the Army in Baghdad and now she is running her own medical services company and has created a nonprofit that provides medical support for people in her community that are without services. Amy has never lacked something to do to change the world. Check out her companies at www.circahealthllc.com and www.ncpopuphealth.org.We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow...2020-03-1725 min
Celebrating DifferencesEpisode 8: Virginia talks about making life work.Send us a textVirginia is a strong woman who chose to go her own way and has been growing old(er) successfully for a long time. Wonderful story teller so this one runs a little longer than most.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2020-03-1652 min
Celebrating DifferencesEpisode 7: Debbie talks about what we need to prepare for our caregivers.Send us a textDebbie helps people who are aging. She may become a court appointed guardian or she may just provide the paperwork so an aging family member can tell people what is important. She has created a book called BluePrint to Aging Your Way.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2020-03-0927 min
Celebrating DifferencesEpisode 5: Michelle recalls her career as a professional athleteSend us a textIn this episode we hear how plans and expectations don't always become reality and how one professional athlete is managing to accept what is and be happy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2020-02-2435 min
Celebrating DifferencesEpisode 04: Veronica talks about strong women who have provided directionSend us a textVeronica spends time talking about her mother and grandmother and their influence on her career as a professional female of Hispanic descent in a white male profession. She is working hard to blend career and family.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2020-02-1729 min
Celebrating DifferencesTrailer for VeronicaSend us a textThis is a precursor to our extended conversation with Veronica. This is the first conversation with a woman and the first conversation with co-hosts. The episode will drop on Sunday February 16, 2020 at 9:00 pm.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2020-02-1005 min
Celebrating DifferencesEpisode 03: What John didn't know cost him.Send us a textJohn talks about how the things he didn't know about Social Security and Medicare cost him some money. But most of the conversation is about being car free, walking everywhere, and retirement. John is keeping busy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2020-02-1022 min
Celebrating DifferencesEpisode 02: Larry talks about trying to support an elderly relative as he works through financial issuesSend us a textWe look at the one person's take on the difficulties of trying to help an elderly relative who is having difficulty managing financial resources while still trying to maintain a lifestyle that is comfortable and familiar. How to protect him from the people who will take advantage of him. What are the resources available and how it impacts not just his life but the lives of all of his caring relatives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the sho...2020-02-0334 min
Celebrating DifferencesEpisode 01: Roger talks about health, career and neighborhoodSend us a textComments on health, today's economy, serendipity, and friends.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show2020-01-2230 min