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Growing Older with GustoGrow Older Not Old By Being A Super Ager! With Larry Wolf & David CravitIf you want to spend your senior years with meaning and purpose, every single aspect of your life must be nourished and cared for. From your physical needs to your mental state, you must ensure that everything receives the attention it truly needs. Gail Zugerman chats with Larry Wolf and David Cravit, who talk about the seven pillars of the SuperAging lifestyle. Together, they discuss how to nurture yourself and your relationships to grow old without actually getting old. Larry and David also explain how to exercise your brain regularly with daily puzzles and why older people must stay...
2025-12-0828 min
Growing Older with GustoAwaken Your Potential Through Creative Aging With Vincent TilfordAging is inevitable, but it does not mean your later years should be miserable and depressing. Vincent Tilford, CEO of The Hannan Center in Detroit, is helping older adults awaken their fullest human potential by teaching them the way of creative aging. He joins Gail Zugerman to share how he is looking to support and renovate care for the elderly through their programs focused on art, lifelong learning, and self-development. Vincent also talks about how American psychiatrist Dr. Gene Cohen inspired his career and how they are battling government cutbacks at The Hannan Center.
2025-12-0324 min
Growing Older with GustoBreaking Down The Lagom MethodTM With Dr. Jessica LederhausenThe mouth is the gateway to our body, and it tells the truth about how we are aging. Dr. Jessica Lederhausen presents a uniquely Swedish way to take care of your body starting in your mouth called the Lagom MethodTM. Together with Gail Zugerman, she explains how staying healthy is not about doing too much or too little – sometimes, doing just the right amount of tiny good habits every single day is enough. Dr. Jessica also breaks down the four pillars of good health and how paying attention to them can help you grow old with gusto....
2025-11-2630 min
Growing Older with GustoDebuting With A Mystery Novel With Bonnie MooreSitting down with Gail Zugerman is Bonnie Moore, who talks about her debut book, Buried Bones. She shares how she used her background as an attorney and CPA to write a mystery novel about a crime committed in a small town. Bonnie also talks about using fictional detective Jessica Fletcher from “Murder, She Wrote” to create her protagonist, as well as how her novel is geared towards people aging well and super sleuths.
2025-08-3116 minGrowing Older with GustoDebuting With A Mystery Novel With Bonnie MooreSitting down with Gail Zugerman is Bonnie Moore, who talks about her debut book, Buried Bones. She shares how she used her background as an attorney and CPA to write a mystery novel about a crime committed in a small town. Bonnie also talks about using fictional detective Jessica Fletcher from “Murder, She Wrote” to create her protagonist, as well as how her novel is geared towards people aging well and super sleuths.
2025-08-3116 min
Growing Older with GustoLevel Up Your Trips With Historic Traveler Jackie LapinAside from preparing your bags and pockets for your next holiday, you can also make your experience extra special by reading all about your destination ahead of your trip. Jackie Lapin can help you with this through her blog, The Historic Traveler. She joins Gail Zugerman to discuss how she marries her love for books and history to provide in-depth articles about today’s hottest and trendiest travel destinations. Jackie also shares how she utilizes her journalism background, photography skills, and first-hand travel experiences to craft well-written blogs every traveler and history buff will find enlightening....
2025-08-2421 minGrowing Older with GustoLevel Up Your Trips With Historic Traveler Jackie LapinAside from preparing your bags and pockets for your next holiday, you can also make your experience extra special by reading all about your destination ahead of your trip. Jackie Lapin can help you with this through her blog, The Historic Traveler. She joins Gail Zugerman to discuss how she marries her love for books and history to provide in-depth articles about today’s hottest and trendiest travel destinations. Jackie also shares how she utilizes her journalism background, photography skills, and first-hand travel experiences to craft well-written blogs every traveler and history buff will find enlightening....
2025-08-2421 min
Growing Older with GustoWhat's Next? With Caroline Brecker And Polly Chandler
Are you approaching the end of your primary career and wondering what comes next? It’s a common dilemma, but what if there’s a way to embrace this new chapter with purpose and excitement? In today’s episode, we’re joined by two incredible guests who’ve navigated this transition with success. Caroline Brecker, co-founder of Third Half Advisors, and Polly Chandler, a strength coach at the company, share their inspiring stories of how they reinvented themselves after leaving long careers to help others do the same. Caroline, with her extensive finance background, and Polly, a sea...
2025-05-2823 min
Growing Older with GustoWhat's Next? With Caroline Brecker And Polly Chandler
Are you approaching the end of your primary career and wondering what comes next? It’s a common dilemma, but what if there’s a way to embrace this new chapter with purpose and excitement? In today’s episode, we’re joined by two incredible guests who’ve navigated this transition with success. Caroline Brecker, co-founder of Third Half Advisors, and Polly Chandler, a strength coach at the company, share their inspiring stories of how they reinvented themselves after leaving long careers to help others do the same. Caroline, with her extensive finance background, and Polly, a sea...
2025-05-2823 minGrowing Older with GustoWhat’s Next? With Caroline Brecker And Polly Chandler
Are you approaching the end of your primary career and wondering what comes next? It’s a common dilemma, but what if there’s a way to embrace this new chapter with purpose and excitement? In today’s episode, we’re joined by two incredible guests who’ve navigated this transition with success. Caroline Brecker, co-founder of Third Half Advisors, and Polly Chandler, a strength coach at the company, share their inspiring stories of how they reinvented themselves after leaving long careers to help others do the same. Caroline, with her extensive finance background, and Polly, a sea...
2025-05-2823 minGrowing Older with GustoWhat’s Next? With Caroline Brecker And Polly Chandler
Are you approaching the end of your primary career and wondering what comes next? It’s a common dilemma, but what if there’s a way to embrace this new chapter with purpose and excitement? In today’s episode, we’re joined by two incredible guests who’ve navigated this transition with success. Caroline Brecker, co-founder of Third Half Advisors, and Polly Chandler, a strength coach at the company, share their inspiring stories of how they reinvented themselves after leaving long careers to help others do the same. Caroline, with her extensive finance background, and Polly, a sea...
2025-05-2823 minGrowing Older with GustoThriving At 102: Dr. Robert Farber’s Secrets To A Fulfilling Life
How often do you get to hear from someone who’s 102 years old, sharp as a tack, and still living life with passion and purpose? In this episode of Growing Older with Gusto, host Gail Zugerman sits down with Dr. Robert Farber, a retired neonatologist pediatrician from Toronto, Canada. Dr. Farber shares his secrets to a long, fulfilling life—filled with family, friendships, and a love for sports (and yes, he still plays a mean game of Bridge!). He reflects on decades of medical practice, the joys of watching his grandchildren thrive, and his thoughts on the...
2025-04-1100 minGrowing Older with GustoThriving At 102: Dr. Robert Farber’s Secrets To A Fulfilling Life
How often do you get to hear from someone who’s 102 years old, sharp as a tack, and still living life with passion and purpose? In this episode of Growing Older with Gusto, host Gail Zugerman sits down with Dr. Robert Farber, a retired neonatologist pediatrician from Toronto, Canada. Dr. Farber shares his secrets to a long, fulfilling life—filled with family, friendships, and a love for sports (and yes, he still plays a mean game of Bridge!). He reflects on decades of medical practice, the joys of watching his grandchildren thrive, and his thoughts on the...
2025-04-1112 minGrowing Older with GustoThriving At 102: Dr. Robert Farber’s Secrets To A Fulfilling Life
How often do you get to hear from someone who’s 102 years old, sharp as a tack, and still living life with passion and purpose? In this episode of Growing Older with Gusto, host Gail Zugerman sits down with Dr. Robert Farber, a retired neonatologist pediatrician from Toronto, Canada. Dr. Farber shares his secrets to a long, fulfilling life—filled with family, friendships, and a love for sports (and yes, he still plays a mean game of Bridge!). He reflects on decades of medical practice, the joys of watching his grandchildren thrive, and his thoughts on the...
2025-04-1112 minGrowing Older with GustoThriving At 102: Dr. Robert Farber’s Secrets To A Fulfilling Life
How often do you get to hear from someone who’s 102 years old, sharp as a tack, and still living life with passion and purpose? In this episode of Growing Older with Gusto, host Gail Zugerman sits down with Dr. Robert Farber, a retired neonatologist pediatrician from Toronto, Canada. Dr. Farber shares his secrets to a long, fulfilling life—filled with family, friendships, and a love for sports (and yes, he still plays a mean game of Bridge!). He reflects on decades of medical practice, the joys of watching his grandchildren thrive, and his thoughts on the...
2025-04-1100 minGrowing Older with GustoFinding Your Tribe In The Digital Age With Matthew Edgerton
Matthew Edgerton is using personal life experiences and work background to help an aging population find their tribe and grow older with gusto. In this conversation with Gail Zugerman, he shares how he interviewed all types of people, from the aging in independent living to their caregivers and family members, to create his business model called Cogensus. Matthew sheds light on the lack of stimulation among older people and how he strives to determine the best way to get them engaged in life. He also explains how Cogensus uses AI in creating family memoirs that w...
2025-02-1029 minGrowing Older with GustoFinding Your Tribe In The Digital Age With Matthew Edgerton
Matthew Edgerton is using personal life experiences and work background to help an aging population find their tribe and grow older with gusto. In this conversation with Gail Zugerman, he shares how he interviewed all types of people, from the aging in independent living to their caregivers and family members, to create his business model called Cogensus. Matthew sheds light on the lack of stimulation among older people and how he strives to determine the best way to get them engaged in life. He also explains how Cogensus uses AI in creating family memoirs that w...
2025-02-1029 minGrowing Older with GustoFinding Your Tribe In The Digital Age With Matthew Edgerton
Matthew Edgerton is using personal life experiences and work background to help an aging population find their tribe and grow older with gusto. In this conversation with Gail Zugerman, he shares how he interviewed all types of people, from the aging in independent living to their caregivers and family members, to create his business model called Cogensus. Matthew sheds light on the lack of stimulation among older people and how he strives to determine the best way to get them engaged in life. He also explains how Cogensus uses AI in creating family memoirs that w...
2025-02-1029 minGrowing Older with GustoFinding Your Tribe In The Digital Age With Matthew Edgerton
Matthew Edgerton is using personal life experiences and work background to help an aging population find their tribe and grow older with gusto. In this conversation with Gail Zugerman, he shares how he interviewed all types of people, from the aging in independent living to their caregivers and family members, to create his business model called Cogensus. Matthew sheds light on the lack of stimulation among older people and how he strives to determine the best way to get them engaged in life. He also explains how Cogensus uses AI in creating family memoirs that w...
2025-02-1029 min
Happiest RetireesStaying Social, Staying Sharp: Gail Zugerman On Growing Older With GustoGail Zugerman is a podcaster, golfer, book club enthusiast, and advocate for aging with purpose. She gave me insights from her show Growing Older with Gusto, highlighting the power of social connections, lifelong learning, and maintaining a positive mindset. From golf greens to canasta tables, she proves that retirement isn’t about slowing down—it’s about finding what fuels you. She also opened up about her dedication to pancreatic cancer research and the importance of keeping your health—and your passions—a top priority. **Want to support pancreatic cancer research? Visit the Lustgarten Foundation to learn more.
2025-02-0524 minGrowing Older with GustoReinventing Yourself, French Style: Susan Hays’ Inspiring Journey
Reinvention isn’t just a change—it’s an art, and Susan Hays has mastered it, French style. In this episode, Susan Hays shares her journey of reinventing herself after settling in southwestern France. From managing a guest cottage to curating a boutique vintage shop and assisting clients with property searches, Susan has built a fulfilling life centered on passion and purpose. She reveals how she combines her love for France with entrepreneurial spirit, creating a life that embraces change and thrives on connection. Tune in for Susan’s insights on adaptability, building a business, and livin...
2025-01-3031 minGrowing Older with GustoReinventing Yourself, French Style: Susan Hays’ Inspiring Journey
Reinvention isn’t just a change—it’s an art, and Susan Hays has mastered it, French style. In this episode, Susan Hays shares her journey of reinventing herself after settling in southwestern France. From managing a guest cottage to curating a boutique vintage shop and assisting clients with property searches, Susan has built a fulfilling life centered on passion and purpose. She reveals how she combines her love for France with entrepreneurial spirit, creating a life that embraces change and thrives on connection. Tune in for Susan’s insights on adaptability, building a business, and livin...
2025-01-3031 minGrowing Older with GustoThe Power Of Humor: Navigating Life’s Ups And Downs With Greg Schwem
Ever wondered how to navigate life’s challenges with a smile? Join Gail Zugerman in a hilarious and insightful conversation with Greg Schwem, a well-respected corporate comedian and cruise ship entertainer who has turned life’s gut punches into punchlines. Discover how Greg’s superpower – humor – helped him navigate a gray divorce and a cancer diagnosis, all while keeping his audience laughing. Plus, get ready for some witty insights on online dating, the importance of human connection, and the power of laughter in the face of adversity.
Greg has recently written a book about his p...
2024-12-3030 minGrowing Older with GustoThe Power Of Humor: Navigating Life’s Ups And Downs With Greg Schwem
Ever wondered how to navigate life’s challenges with a smile? Join Gail Zugerman in a hilarious and insightful conversation with Greg Schwem, a well-respected corporate comedian and cruise ship entertainer who has turned life’s gut punches into punchlines. Discover how Greg’s superpower – humor – helped him navigate a gray divorce and a cancer diagnosis, all while keeping his audience laughing. Plus, get ready for some witty insights on online dating, the importance of human connection, and the power of laughter in the face of adversity.
Greg has recently written a book about his p...
2024-12-3030 minGrowing Older with GustoThe Power Of Humor: Navigating Life's Ups And Downs With Greg Schwem
Ever wondered how to navigate life's challenges with a smile? Join Gail Zugerman in a hilarious and insightful conversation with Greg Schwem, a well-respected corporate comedian and cruise ship entertainer who has turned life's gut punches into punchlines. Discover how Greg's superpower – humor – helped him navigate a gray divorce and a cancer diagnosis, all while keeping his audience laughing. Plus, get ready for some witty insights on online dating, the importance of human connection, and the power of laughter in the face of adversity.
Greg has recently written a book about his personal life...
2024-12-3030 minGrowing Older with GustoThe Power Of Humor: Navigating Life's Ups And Downs With Greg Schwem
Ever wondered how to navigate life's challenges with a smile? Join Gail Zugerman in a hilarious and insightful conversation with Greg Schwem, a well-respected corporate comedian and cruise ship entertainer who has turned life's gut punches into punchlines. Discover how Greg's superpower – humor – helped him navigate a gray divorce and a cancer diagnosis, all while keeping his audience laughing. Plus, get ready for some witty insights on online dating, the importance of human connection, and the power of laughter in the face of adversity.
Greg has recently written a book about his personal life...
2024-12-3030 minGrowing Older with GustoThe Beauty Of Pilates With Shane K. Rhoads
Pilates is the path forward for many people who have been active and are experiencing back and shoulder issues. Shane Rhoads of Movement Med talks to us about his journey and how he became interested in the field of Pilates. This interest fueled his desire to start a business encompassing Pilates and other forms of self-care that help people to “grow older with gusto!” Tune in as he also explores the importance of finding qualified instructors to maximize the benefits of Pilates, especially if you are already a senior.
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2024-10-2117 minGrowing Older with GustoThe Beauty Of Pilates With Shane K. Rhoads
Pilates is the path forward for many people who have been active and are experiencing back and shoulder issues. Shane Rhoads of Movement Med talks to us about his journey and how he became interested in the field of Pilates. This interest fueled his desire to start a business encompassing Pilates and other forms of self-care that help people to “grow older with gusto!” Tune in as he also explores the importance of finding qualified instructors to maximize the benefits of Pilates, especially if you are already a senior.
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2024-10-2117 minGrowing Older with GustoRenaissance Man: A Journey Of Passion, Purpose, And Preservation With Joao Rodrigues
The Renaissance was a time of boundless curiosity and exploration, and nowhere is this spirit more alive today than in the world of hospitality, where a new breed of Renaissance Man is redefining the guest experience. In this episode, Gail Zugerman interviews Joao Rodrigues, a true modern Renaissance Man. Buckle up as we soar through his diverse passions, from piloting airplanes for TAP Airlines to building the innovative Silent Living hospitality experience. He’s also the visionary behind Herdade No Tempo, a regenerative farm where he’s cultivating a future focused on sustainability. Tune in and discover how...
2024-06-1825 min
Growing Older with GustoRenaissance Man: A Journey Of Passion, Purpose, And Preservation With Joao Rodrigues
The Renaissance was a time of boundless curiosity and exploration, and nowhere is this spirit more alive today than in the world of hospitality, where a new breed of Renaissance Man is redefining the guest experience. In this episode, Gail Zugerman interviews Joao Rodrigues, a true modern Renaissance Man. Buckle up as we soar through his diverse passions, from piloting airplanes for TAP Airlines to building the innovative Silent Living hospitality experience. He’s also the visionary behind Herdade No Tempo, a regenerative farm where he’s cultivating a future focused on sustainability. Tune in and discover how...
2024-06-1825 minGrowing Older with GustoRenaissance Man: A Journey Of Passion, Purpose, And Preservation With Joao Rodrigues
The Renaissance was a time of boundless curiosity and exploration, and nowhere is this spirit more alive today than in the world of hospitality, where a new breed of Renaissance Man is redefining the guest experience. In this episode, Gail Zugerman interviews Joao Rodrigues, a true modern Renaissance Man. Buckle up as we soar through his diverse passions, from piloting airplanes for TAP Airlines to building the innovative Silent Living hospitality experience. He’s also the visionary behind Herdade No Tempo, a regenerative farm where he's cultivating a future focused on sustainability. Tune in and discover how Jo...
2024-06-1825 minGrowing Older with GustoRenaissance Man: A Journey Of Passion, Purpose, And Preservation With Joao Rodrigues
The Renaissance was a time of boundless curiosity and exploration, and nowhere is this spirit more alive today than in the world of hospitality, where a new breed of Renaissance Man is redefining the guest experience. In this episode, Gail Zugerman interviews Joao Rodrigues, a true modern Renaissance Man. Buckle up as we soar through his diverse passions, from piloting airplanes for TAP Airlines to building the innovative Silent Living hospitality experience. He’s also the visionary behind Herdade No Tempo, a regenerative farm where he's cultivating a future focused on sustainability. Tune in and discover how Jo...
2024-06-1825 minGrowing Older with GustoSpy Movie Navigator: Cracking The Spy Movie Code With Dan Silvestri And Tom Pivvato
Who doesn't love a good James Bond thriller? In this episode, our guests, after spending over 50 years in the high-tech business, decided they wanted to return to their passion. What is their passion? Their passion is spy movies. Dan Silvestri and Tom Pivvato did their research and they discovered that most sites are dedicated solely to James Bond movies. They kept exploring and found out by examining other spy movies that had been made that so many of them are interrelated. Their curiosity led them to discover things about the origins of spy movies, common t...
2024-05-0123 minGrowing Older with GustoSpy Movie Navigator: Cracking The Spy Movie Code With Dan Silvestri And Tom Pivvato
Who doesn’t love a good James Bond thriller? In this episode, our guests, after spending over 50 years in the high-tech business, decided they wanted to return to their passion. What is their passion? Their passion is spy movies. Dan Silvestri and Tom Pivvato did their research and they discovered that most sites are dedicated solely to James Bond movies. They kept exploring and found out by examining other spy movies that had been made that so many of them are interrelated. Their curiosity led them to discover things about the origins of spy movies, com...
2024-05-0123 minGrowing Older with GustoSpy Movie Navigator: Cracking The Spy Movie Code With Dan Silvestri And Tom Pivvato
Who doesn't love a good James Bond thriller? In this episode, our guests, after spending over 50 years in the high-tech business, decided they wanted to return to their passion. What is their passion? Their passion is spy movies. Dan Silvestri and Tom Pivvato did their research and they discovered that most sites are dedicated solely to James Bond movies. They kept exploring and found out by examining other spy movies that had been made that so many of them are interrelated. Their curiosity led them to discover things about the origins of spy movies, common t...
2024-05-0123 minGrowing Older with GustoSpy Movie Navigator: Cracking The Spy Movie Code With Dan Silvestri And Tom Pivvato
Who doesn’t love a good James Bond thriller? In this episode, our guests, after spending over 50 years in the high-tech business, decided they wanted to return to their passion. What is their passion? Their passion is spy movies. Dan Silvestri and Tom Pivvato did their research and they discovered that most sites are dedicated solely to James Bond movies. They kept exploring and found out by examining other spy movies that had been made that so many of them are interrelated. Their curiosity led them to discover things about the origins of spy movies, com...
2024-05-0123 minGrowing Older with GustoHow Parent Projects Can Help You Care For Elderly Loved Ones With Bina Colman
Struggling to care for aging parents while juggling your own family? Today, Bina Coleman discusses the challenges of being part of the sandwich generation and the importance of finding support groups and resources. She also talks about the future of Parent Projects, a company that helps families stay organized and communicate with each other about caring for elderly loved ones, including the use of artificial intelligence to help families better care for their aging parents. Don’t miss out! Learn how to make caring for your aging parents a little easier.
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2024-04-0414 minGrowing Older with GustoHow Parent Projects Can Help You Care For Elderly Loved Ones With Bina Colman
Struggling to care for aging parents while juggling your own family? Today, Bina Coleman discusses the challenges of being part of the sandwich generation and the importance of finding support groups and resources. She also talks about the future of Parent Projects, a company that helps families stay organized and communicate with each other about caring for elderly loved ones, including the use of artificial intelligence to help families better care for their aging parents. Don't miss out! Learn how to make caring for your aging parents a little easier.
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2024-04-0414 minGrowing Older with GustoHow Parent Projects Can Help You Care For Elderly Loved Ones With Bina Colman
Struggling to care for aging parents while juggling your own family? Today, Bina Coleman discusses the challenges of being part of the sandwich generation and the importance of finding support groups and resources. She also talks about the future of Parent Projects, a company that helps families stay organized and communicate with each other about caring for elderly loved ones, including the use of artificial intelligence to help families better care for their aging parents. Don't miss out! Learn how to make caring for your aging parents a little easier.
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2024-04-0414 minGrowing Older with GustoHow Parent Projects Can Help You Care For Elderly Loved Ones With Bina ColmanStruggling to care for aging parents while juggling your own family? Today, Bina Coleman discusses the challenges of being part of the sandwich generation and the importance of finding support groups and resources. She also talks about the future of Parent Projects, a company that helps families stay organized and communicate with each other about caring for elderly loved ones, including the use of artificial intelligence to help families better care for their aging parents. Don't miss out! Learn how to make caring for your aging parents a little easier.
2024-04-0414 minGrowing Older with GustoStaying engaged and involved while growing olderHost Gail Zugerman interviews Burt Fendelman a practicing attorney in NYC dedicated to aiding collectors, heirs and others evaluate art work and collectibles for the purpose of understanding the tax implications of gifting or selling of their treasures.
He talks with Gail about how having passion for your work as well as staying connected with others of all ages is essential to growing older with gusto.
Burt Fendelman is a gregarious and energetic 86 year old living in NYC.
He began his career as a tax attorney and got bored with it so changed...
2023-08-2216 min2023-08-0817 min
Growing Older with GustoStarting A Business After FiftyGail Zugerman host of Growing Older with Gusto speaks with Jeff Williams, Chief Coach for Bizstarters and creator of the Virtual Incubator Business Startup Program. If you’re thinking that you are not quite ready to retire and want to strike out on an entrepreneurial venture of your own, listen to this podcast episode.
2023-07-2516 minGrowing Older with Gusto“Hey Boomer” With Wendy GreenOur guest Wendy Green is host of the podcast “Hey Boomer” created to help baby boomers find a purpose, stay engaged in the world, and increase their confidence to recreate their lives or see their dreams come alive.
Based in Greenville, South Carolina, Wendy started her podcast after a long career in training and development with the desire to continue to stay relevant, and to make a difference in peoples lives.
2023-07-0516 minGrowing Older with GustoGrowing Older While Living With A Disability
Born blind, Katherine Schneider of Eau Claire, Wisconsin talks with host Gail Zugerman about growing older with gusto while living with a disability.
Her physical challenge did not deter her from becoming a clinical psychologist, writing four books, and getting involved in several philanthropical ventures.
While determined to lead the good life herself, she has also managed to clear a path for others by making sure that people with disabilities have access to everything they need.
2023-06-1323 minGrowing Older with GustoTalking About Fashionable Adaptive Apparel with Jimmy ZolloWe all know people who could use a lift by wearing clothing that makes them feel like themselves as they grow older. But what if your clothes are difficult to put on or uncomfortable to wear because you do not move as easily or in the same way you did when you were younger?
Jimmy Zollo, co-founder & CEO of Joe & Bella, created a fashionable adaptive apparel brand for older adults. A graduate of Indiana University, Jimmy polished his marketing & sales skills with the NBA, WNBA before joining the team at GrubHub, one of Chicago’s most successful st...
2023-05-2721 minGrowing Older with GustoBridging The Generations with Benjamin SurmiTodays guest on the podcast, Benjamin Surmi, is a younger person devoted to helping people grow older with gusto. His background as an activity director, home repair coordinator, & Lifelong Learn
2022-06-0425 minGrowing Older with GustoAdapt or Disappear with John ManholdAdapt or disappear is the mantra of our guest, John Manhold. John is an amazing Renaissance man who at age 102 just finished writing his latest book. His many interests and his ability to keep transf
2022-05-1425 minGrowing Older with GustoSing Your Way Forward with Barbara LewisSing Your Way Forward with Barbara Lewis
2022-03-3121 minGrowing Older with GustoMoney Makes The World Go Round!Today we launched a new season and our first guest is financial wizard, Sarry Ibrahim, who is going to tell us how we can grow older not only with gusto but how to grow our money with gusto! Here a
2022-03-2125 minGrowing Older with GustoBetter tune-up your driving OR ELSE! – Henry Ramirez
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Our first episode in May for Growing Older With Gusto has us exploring the ways we can continue to drive as we grow older without being a hazard on the road.
Our guest, Henry Rameriz, of Oakland, California is an expert in anything to do with driving. His background as a California Highway Patrol, and owner of the Bay Area Driving School provides him with lots of experience.
Some of the topics we discussed are:
* Teaching nuns at a convent to drive* Unusual teachers at his Driving School* The Consequences of Marijuana on driving* R...
2021-05-1318 minGrowing Older with GustoHow one epidemiologist found himself being held at bayonet point!
Dr. Michael Kogan
Our most recent guest on the Show is Dr. Michael Kogan, an epidemiologist with the US Health & Human Services Department.
He is extremely involved with helping children, and currently directs the child heath epidemiology office in Washington, DC.
Admittingly, he has realized that his perceptions of growing older have evolved since he was in his 40’s. Now, he recognizes that people will listen to older people, and even his adult children want to spend more time with him!
His curious and passionate nature has taken him to Columbia during the 80’s where he was captured by gorillas to No...
2021-04-2921 minGrowing Older with GustoMoving from continent to continent and still Growing Older with Gusto with author Julie Sursok
Put in those earbuds and listen to our latest guest, Julie Sursok, who comes to us from Sydney, Australia.
Julie is a great example of someone who exemplifies “growing older with gusto” by walking the talk.
She has moved from continent to continent, lost everything, regained everything, and now has turned her story into a highly regarded book.
This weeks’ show highlights parts of her life story, and also how she came about writing this book.
The book is called, “I’m Now Called A Senior - WTF”. She shares with us the path to publishing, and also some hilarious subjects she...
2021-04-0720 minGrowing Older with GustoTips for Avoiding Online Dating Scammers with Ardee Krause
Ardee Krause
Today’s episode deals with a topic that many people who are growing older with gusto are encountering — online dating.
Widows, divorcees, and never married women are flocking to online dating sites as another avenue of meeting men.
Our guest today, Ardee Kraus, has had lots of experience in her attempts to widen her circle of friends and meet a new man.
She started out as a widow joining special interest groups hoping to meet men which didn’t happen. This is the reason she turned to online dating.
Her adventures and misadventures are all captured in this episode...
2021-03-2923 minGrowing Older with GustoWhat happens when you interview 40 people over 90!
This show’s episode is with Sky Bergman, an award-winning photographer who is getting ready to take her talents to new heights! Sky’s documentary called, Lives Well Lived: Celebrating the Secrets, Wit and Wisdom of Old Age, will be seen on PBS.
It’s a fantastic documentary that covers Sky’s four years of interviewing 40 people over the age of 90. She describes it as “40 People, 3000 Years of Collective Life Experience”
Sky’s career has encompassed many other accomplishments. These include having her Fine Art work included in permanent collections at The LA County Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, Santa Barbara Museum...
2021-03-2118 minGrowing Older with GustoLearn How To Get Unstuck! with Lucia Knight
Today’s episode explores the method for finding oneself & re-inventing ones life at mid-life and beyond. Our guest, Lucia Knight comes to us from the UK where she started a business called MidLife Unstuck and wrote a book, XChange.
Lucia took the bold and gusto move of piecing together her work and life experience pre-midlife to helping others get unstuck in both their careers and life!
The show discusses how she used what she calls “Experiments” to jumpstart her own life, create a fulfilling older life, and ultimately help others discover and identify their life passions and move forward.
Her “experiment...
2021-02-2613 minGrowing Older with GustoAge Is Just a Number with Chicken Soup for the Soul author Amy Newmark
Amy Newmark, author, editor-in-chief and publisher of the Chicken Soup For The Soul book series is our first guest of 2021 on Growing Older With Gusto.
Her writing career began in college when she travelled throughout Brazil interviewing regular people as part of her senior honors thesis at Harvard College. Amy worked for three decades on Wall Street and became a hedge fund manager and tells us how writing was always a part of her pathway in the world of finance.
2008! The year that Amy circled back to writing when she and her husband Bill acquired the Soup for The Soul Br...
2021-01-2527 minGrowing Older with GustoComedienne, Burlesque Star And Singer Performs on Growing Older With Gusto!
Lynn Ruth Miller
Our first episode of the year, 2021 is introducing the oldest living female comedienne. She claims that is an apt description because she is the “oldest standing female comedienne!
Based in London, Lynn Ruth Miller has been a guest on America’s Got Talent, Britain’s Got Talent and recently published her memoir, Getting The Last Laugh a tale of the steps she took to get to where she is at age 87.
Some of the topics we talked about are:
* How she got to where she is today.* Pleasant surprises when she got out of her comfort zone.* Her sec...
2021-01-1126 minGrowing Older with GustoEileen Williams Five Key Ways to Age With Authenticity
Eileen Willams
Our guest on the show this week is Eileen Williams, an author, blogger, speaker and podcast host. Her blog and podcast, both called Feisty Side of Fifty, focus on the lifestyle of the baby boomer generation.
Her career has encompassed 20+ years of working as a career strategist for people looking to change careers. She’s been a frequent speaker on both radio and TV, and has been interviewed for various publications; Market Watch, Money Magazine, Kiplinger to name a few.
Our conversation with Eileen on our podcast, GrowingOlder With Gusto, focuses on how the years beyond Fifty can be...
2020-12-1819 minGrowing Older with GustoAirline for rescue dogs only? Yes with Dog As My Co-Pilot Peter Rork
Our guest on the show this week is Peter E. Rork, MD, who practiced orthopedic surgery for 30 years before pivoting to a totally new business! His business has been showcased on CBS Sunday Morning, NBC, Fox & The Hallmark Channel.
Peter decided to rewire, and not retire after a life altering event in 2012, by putting together his skills as a certified flight instructor and pilot (started flying at age 12) with his passion for transporting his furry friends (dogs and cats) to what he calls their “fur-ever” homes. His business for dogs at risk is called “Dog As My Co-Pilot” and operates from Jac...
2020-12-1124 minGrowing Older with Gusto“Creativity Guru”, Deb Beroset turns into Love DoctorHow do women find that great “Big Love” as they grow older? Listen to our guest on the show today tell us how her past experiences jettisoned from a journalism background, led her to create a business that helps women break down the barriers that have prevented them from finding what she calls, “Big Love”.
She draws upon her past work experience as an intuitive coach where she helped women create a more expansive, magical and soulful life. Her ability to help women clarify purpose in their lives was a steppingstone to creating her business, Moxie Creative & Consulting, based in downtown...
2020-11-2522 minGrowing Older with GustoTips for a virtual ThanksgivingAs the USA prepares for a virtual Thanksgiving, Growing Older with Gusto host Gail Zugerman welcomes video animator and techie Reno Lovison to the show to discuss some ideas for how to spend thanksgiving during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. Reno shares some ideas for how to engage your family even while apart and at the end find a link to Reno's cute COVID Thanksgiving Parody that combines over the river and through the woods with lyrics you could only imagine in 2020.
Check out Reno at:
https://chicagobroadcastingnetwork.com
2020-11-2113 minGrowing Older with GustoI’m Not Done Yet with Andrew Middleton“I’m Not Done Yet” is the acronym for a UK based company called INDY. The founder of INDY, is Andrew Middleton. He is a British retired corporate executive who started INDY as a way to help people who are 50+ reinvent themselves, get past being stuck in an older mindset, or facing ageism in the workplace.
Middleton draws upon his own personal and work experiences to help what he refers to as the INDY generation. Most, but not all of his people come from the 60’s and 70’s generation which show no signs of slowing down!
The show describes what he refers...
2020-11-2018 minGrowing Older with GustoThe Chinese Zodiac: Its Influence on Growing Older With GustoOur guest on the show this week who is making her second appearance is Yvonne Wolf, an intercultural consultant to China. On the show, we have fun exploring the many ways the Chinese Zodiac influences how people grow older beginning in childhood.
We begin the discussion by talking about the comparison of the Chinese Zodiac to the Zodiac in the Western Hemisphere. Our conversation with Yvonne talks about the significance of the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac.
She explains that people can determine someone’s age based on their animal designation!
Other interesting topics we cover include:
* Are there “good” animals...
2020-11-1627 minGrowing Older with GustoPaying tribute to the late Alex Trebek with The Lustgarten FoundationFighting Forward. Jeopardy television game show host Alex Trebek, inspiration and beloved by many, passed away after a nearly two-year fight with pancreatic cancer. The survival rate of pancreatic cancer today is in the single digits but The Lustgarten Foundation is fighting that every way it can. Learn from President and CEO Kerri Kaplan of the Lustgarten Foundation, the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research, on how Alex Trebek has positively influenced pancreatic cancer research and ways in which they are positively impacting those who are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and researches towards a cure.
Donate to the Lustgarten Fou...
2020-11-0916 minGrowing Older with GustoCreative transformations with actress, singer and songwriter Wendy ParmanGuest Wendy Parman
How does one take life events, and use them to catapult you forward in life?
Come listen to our guest this week, Wendy Parman talk about her transformations from acting, singing and songwriting, to creating her own voice studio in Chicago, Illinois. She credits her teacher when she was 10 years old in igniting the flame of creativity by allowing her, and her best friend to create a play that they wrote and performed.
“Fragments of Heartbreak Reassembled Here” her solo performance and “Callie’s Solo” a musical comedy web series on UTube are based on her real-life experiences...
2020-10-2817 minGrowing Older with GustoGrowing older is a promotion not a demotion! with Yvonne WolfYvonne Wolf, our guest on the show this week, is an intercultural communicator who specializes in Asia. She tells us this is the philosophy of aging in Eastern Asia. I think it is also a privilege. Yvonne talks about the Asian mindset when it comes to exercise, diet, menopause, aging, and how the Asians revere those who are older. One story describes the surgeon general of Taiwan coming to senior centers to commend the people on staying healthy! Also, the grandmother holds status! Viewed as powerful, they take charge of budgets and other family matters. Older people are always the “go-to...
2020-10-2031 minGrowing Older with GustoGet out of your comfort zone with Sheila StoneSheila Stone
Get out of your comfort zone. This is the advice Sheila Stone, our guest this week on the show gives for those wanting to grow older with gusto,!
Sheila is the master of reinvention and works at helping women create a new life for themselves after 50. She is a great example herself as she went back to college at age 48 to get her degree and a Master’s degree in England. Not slowing down he started doing stand up comedy upon retiring to LA, and decided at age 60 to start a travel business.
She is a big believer in...
2020-10-1422 minGrowing Older with GustoOn with the Butter! with author Heidi HermanListen to our latest guest, author Heidi Herman talk about how the idea of Butter was one of the sparks for her latest book.
“On With The Butter - Spread More Living Onto Everyday Life” is a compendium of stories, challenges and advice, on how you can apply the metaphor of butter which makes everything taste better, to the of enhancing your life as you grow older.
Herman’s family roots in Iceland and a close relationship with her Icelandic Mother were the impetus for putting her thoughts down on paper. The Icelandic phrase, “Afram Meo Smjorio” translates to “carry on, keep doi...
2020-10-0627 minGrowing Older with GustoLife is a Podcast Party for Alana DawsonAlana Dawson of Podcast Party
Sometimes life events spiral our world in a life-enhancing way. This is what happened to Alana Dawson who suffered a serious health setback as a young wife and mom.
It set her on the path to thinking about and executing what she refers to as her legacy. This life-changing event was the catalyst for being more aware of how she wants to grow older, and interact with the world.
Take a listen as she tells us about her journey. Figuring out what I call your mojo, and being generous with it, are what Alana thinks ar...
2020-10-0217 min
The Aging AcademyTAA043: Growing Older With Gusto with Gail ZugermanSummary:
Despite the stereotypes to the contrary, others have discovered and are promoting the inspiring stories & messages freely given by our elders. Gail Zugerman offers up these stories through her podcast – GrowingOlderWithGusto. In this episode, Gail & Lee compare notes about their experiences with the older generations and what they have learned from this engagement. Together they explore lessons such as how successfully aging people view their past & future and how to turn an ordinary past into an extraordinary future. You won’t want to miss Gail’s 5 keys that are critical for successful aging. This conversation will surely...
2020-09-3031 min
The Aging Academy PodcastTAA043: Growing older with Gusto with Gail ZugermanDespite stereotypes to the contrary, others have discovered and are promoting the inspiring stories & messages freely given by our elders. Gail Zugerman offers up these stories through her podcast - GrowingOlderWithGusto. In this episode, Gail and Lee compare notes about their experiences with the older generations and what they have learned from this engagement. Together they explore lessons such as how successfully aging people view their past & future and how to turn an ordinary past into an extraordinary future. You won't want to miss Gail's 5 keys that are critical for successful aging. This conversation will surely inspire an upgrade in...
2020-09-2931 minGrowing Older with GustoBe Bold and Never Be Old with Rico CavegliaWhat can I say about a 78 year old man who has the fitness age of 35? Well, he has a lot to say about how he has been growing older with gusto!
Come listen to Rico Caveglia share with us his 7 Essentials of Life, and how you, too can “Be Bold and Never Be Old!” He has developed a lifestyle he calls the “Aging Living Lifestyle” that promotes a way of living that ensures we keep on moving in the right direction both physically and mentally.
Rico is an author and a Senior Olympic State Winner in California and walks the talk!
He i...
2020-09-2529 minGrowing Older with GustoA Conversation With Douglas EkmanDouglas Ekman
What if you could be as vital at age 78 as you are right now? Come listen to Douglas Ekman, a Renaissance Man talk about how he got to be “still in the game” at age 78. He just published an exiting new book called “You Are Old, and will soon be seen on TV and heard on the radio, as a spokesperson for an exciting new product.
Ekman gives so much insight into how we can live our lives so that we can be assured that when we are older — life will be just as good, if not greater than when...
2020-09-1633 minGrowing Older with GustoAttending a Virtual Funeral during COVID-19
This episode is a bit of a turn from our regular interviews with Growing Older with Gusto guests. Unfortunately, Gail lost her 97.5-year-old Uncle to COVID-19 related complications. In this episode, she shares her experience from attending her first virtual funeral. Plus, we recap some exciting stories from an unreleased episode that was to air on this very podcast with her Uncle. Due to technical issues, the podcast episode was unusable, but we do hope to bring some insights into her Uncle's fulfilling life.
2020-08-3113 minGrowing Older with GustoLiving Boldly with Amanda ReesAmanda Rees Bold CEO
You can be anything you want in life! Amanda Rees shows us how in her journey from being a biological and chemical engineering graduate to being a co-founder and CEO of BOLD. BOLD is a venture capital-backed startup geared to reducing falls in older people. Her business is an online program that is customized to individual needs. Currently, people from their 50’s-90’s through 27 states have enrolled in her online courses.
Amanda was inspired by a close relationship with her grandmother which she talks about with us on the show.
Some of the areas we covered on the...
2020-08-2725 minGrowing Older with GustoCurbing sugar addictions with Theresa NicoleOur most recent guest on the show is Theresa Nicole, RDN, CTNC, NLC aka Miss Nutrition® who has made a career out of a life-changing event in her life. Yes, she is now a registered nutritionist and dietician a path that evolved from taking charge of her health issues while in her 20’s.
We spent the entire show talking with Theresa about her life, and how sugar has played a large role in shaping it.
A few of the things we talked about are:
* How does sugar promote aging?
* What is your life plan for living healthfully?
* How do the gut...
2020-08-1926 minGrowing Older with GustoLee Mowatt and his Aging Academy wisdomDo you think you will be climbing trees in your 60’s? Well, our guest on the podcast today not only does that, but does handstands, too!! This is all after undergoing numerous serious health setbacks.
Lee Mowatt, creator of The Aging Academy Podcast will share nuggets of wisdom he has learned so far in his life and how to apply them to the concept of growing older with gusto.
Here are some of the things we discussed on the podcast:
* Introduction to The Aging Academy
* Distinguish between OLDER and OLD
* What’s up with cultural ageism?
* How does the past influe...
2020-08-1128 minGrowing Older with GustoQ&A with Dr. Maria Casillas-Abundis on pancreatic transplantsOur most recent guest on the show is the fourth person in a collaborative series we are doing with the Lustgarten Foundation, the nation's largest organization to raise research money solely for pancreatic cancer research.
Dr. Maria Casillas-Abundis came to work at Northwestern Memorial Hospital from Mexico City three years ago. She is a woman who is dedicated and inspirational. She always wanted to be a surgeon and is meeting her dreams. She is involved in transplant surgery and has spent two years doing kidney transplants before turning her focus to transplants of the pancreas.
Here are some of the thi...
2020-08-0524 minGrowing Older with GustoAuthor David Lereah on The Power of Positive AgingDavid Lereah
“Growing Old is not a health sentence it’s a life sentence because it pushes you to live.” “When you have made it to the of the hill you have earned the right to stay and enjoy the scenery.”
These are just a couple of quotes that you will find in a book that our latest guest on the podcast, David Lereah has recently written. The title is “The Power of Positive Aging - Successfully Coping With The Inconveniences of Life.”
Here are some of the things we discussed on the podcast:
* The Three Aging Rooms
* Your Spirit As You Grow Older
...
2020-07-2724 minGrowing Older with GustoSurviving COVID-19 with Noelle C. NelsonNOELLE C. NELSON
Our most recent guest on the show was Noelle Nelson, an engaging speaker who happens to also be an author and a clinical psychologist. She has recently come out with her latest book on how to successfully navigate the post COVID-19 waters - I Survived COVID-19, What Now?! Finding Happiness and Success in a Post COVID.
Here are some of the things we discussed on the podcast:
* How do we take and make use of the time in quarantine to move ahead in the future?
* Resetting our personal lives for greater success
* Training our brains to be o...
2020-07-2022 minGrowing Older with GustoMichelle Dresbold Handwriting ExpertMeet Michelle Dresbold, internationally renowned handwriting expert! She is the author of Sex, Lies and Handwriting. Dubbed the “Handwriting Doctor” she is an expert in using her skills to help solve a kidnapping, arson, murder, voter embezzlement, forgery and stalking cases for police departments and the FBI.
Her most recent work involves working with the Canadian police to analyze the handwriting of a man who carried off the largest mass shooting in Canadian history!
Listen in as she tells us how she became an expert in solving criminal cases, and reveals how her skills tap into the handwriting of the notori...
2020-07-1822 minGrowing Older with GustoA conversation with pancreatic cancer survivor Ken Brown
I had the pleasure of recently having Ken Brown, as a guest on our podcast Growing Older with Gusto. Ken is the third person in our collaborative series we are doing with The Lustgarten Foundation. The Lustgarten Foundation is the largest foundation solely dedicated to the research of pancreatic cancer. All administrative expenses are underwritten, and donations go directly to research.
Ken Brown being surprised at his 70th birthday party!
This is what we talked to Ken about on the podcast:
Talk about your life pre and post-diagnosis. What has changed for you?
Your glass is always totally full. Tell...
2020-07-1624 minGrowing Older with GustoA peek into Lustgarten Foundation fundraising efforts with Jason RiceWhat is the Future of Fundraising? How does becoming Virtual play into the landscape? How do you maintain momentum to support an important cause?
Jason Rice, the National Director of Development and Events for the Lustgarten Foundation dives into his 20+ years working with health-related not for profits to steer the Foundation in the right direction.
Listen in to our interview with Jason and learn how to support and get involved with an important cause.
Host Gail Zugerman shows her support for the Lustgarten Foundation
2020-06-2617 minGrowing Older with GustoKerri Kaplan, President and CEO Of The Lustgarten FoundationDoing what matters.
This is what Kerri Kaplan, President & CEO of The Lustgarten Foundation does every day! With this episode, we begin a collaboration between Growing Older with Gusto and The Lustgarten Foundation, the largest organization ‘for pancreatic cancer research, because health is so important as we grow older. So, Kerri is up first on the show!
You will find Kerri is so very passionate about her work at the Lustgarten Foundation as she shares with us what the Lustgarten Foundation is up to today and how far they have come. She talks about the “Big Tuna” and the “Felix” projects whic...
2020-06-2000 minGrowing Older with GustoIntroduction to Joan Craig – ChooseJoyfulHealth.comMeet Joan Craig, founder of ChooseJoyfulHealth.com. CEO has a new meaning. CHIEF EXPERT OCCUPANT is who you are, and also who you can be.
Joan Craig took an experience living in Honduras and turned it into a business. She can take anybody from 40 - 65 and give them a plan on how to move forward with balance, stamina and joy.
A couple of her programs include Posture School which she designs according to specific needs, and the Boost Program where she will do a deep dive one-on-one with you.
Make sure your earbuds are working well, and take a listen...
2020-06-1624 minGrowing Older with GustoCK – Dynamic ForeverCK Perez, as she is affectionately called at the East Bank Club in Chicago, is 86 years young! She appears vibrant, in shape, and has the spirit of the color she loves the most — green. Green is symbolic to her of all that is growing and willing to live.
She talks to us about her life, how she got to where she is today and dispenses valuable advice on how to grow older with gusto. For starters, “stop focusing on aging and focus on the gift of being alive.” She is basically saying live in the moment!
This fitness enthusiast didn’t start w...
2020-01-3132 minGrowing Older with GustoDeacon Leonard RichardsonThis is a story about an 82-year-old man who made a life-altering change at age 50 by allowing his faith, his energy and his love of life, family and friends to steer him into becoming a Deacon at age 53. Deacon Leonard Richardson, tells us on the podcast how his connection to family, friends, and his Catholic religion were the guideposts along the way to becoming an example of how to grow older with gusto!
He is always open to change that points people in “the right direction, and talks about marching with Martin Luther King from Marquette Park here in Chicago bac...
2020-01-1023 minGrowing Older with GustoJudi SchindlerJudi Schindler a lifelong Chicagoan is a multi-talented woman in her 70’s who has headed a 10 person PR firm for 40 years, become an actor, and an author where she describes one of her biggest life accomplishments - being married for 50+ years! I spoke with Judi recently about the sense of humor she has about marriage and she hilariously recounted how having one son has resulted in being the grandmother of six- a good return on her investment!
Judi's Blog: https://judischindler.com/blog/
Listen to the podcast episode:
2019-12-1122 minGrowing Older with GustoPhil la DukePhil La Duke who lives in Detroit, Michigan currently works as a workplace safety advisor for major companies. HIs life has taken a circuitous route to where he is now, and he shares how stumbling blocks spurred him on to better himself and live a joyful and meaningful life.
He emphasizes on the podcast the importance of living in the present and making each day a great day. He believes we don’t know what is in front of us and we can’t change what is behind us so embracing each day as it comes is his prescription for grow...
2019-10-2532 minGrowing Older with GustoBarbara and Sheldon Stein
Gail interviewing Sheldon Stein
Barbara and Sheldon Stein are an active older couple who currently reside at the Clare, an independent living community in downtown Chicago.
A former lawyer and educator who remain chipper despite some health restrictions. They both were quite active as children, and continue throughout their life to engage with younger people.
Retirement to them is just an extension of their life and they see it as a way of building upon what they have achieved, and experienced in the past. They feel it’s not something to fear but is an opportunity.
Some of their activities fro...
2019-10-0900 minGrowing Older with GustoLarry ClemonsLarry Clemons is a reflexologist, spiritualist and the first African American to rent office space in the iconic office building, The Garland Building in the Chicago Loop.
He is a person who is a healer and has a positive spirit that has propelled him throughout his life.
His spiritual presence has served him well and he describes his background and how a misstep in his early youth was one of the best things that ever happened to him.
Come listen to this podcast interview has he tells his tales of spirituality and how he gives great thought to growing older...
2019-08-1924 minGrowing Older with GustoJohn & Barbara Cochran
John & Barbara Cochran, well-known journalists, who reside in Washington D.C. share their insights into how they have navigated through life and what sustains them today!
John was well known as a Senior Correspondent for ABC News and was their top Correspondent who covered the White House from the Nixon to Obama Administrations. Barb, was the former Producer of “Meet The Press” and created the Morning Edition program for NPR. She just keeps on going with an upcoming trip with Journalism students next year to London for four months to starting a new Foundation to honor journalists killed while covering the...
2019-07-2433 minGrowing Older with GustoKen BrownHis Glass is Definitely Always Half Full!
Photo of Ken Brown (right) in Tanzania near Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Meet Ken Brown, an almost 70-year-old practicing lawyer who is successful in surviving one of the most deathly cancer diagnoses. Brown at age 64 is fortunate in the sense that his pancreatic cancer was caught at Stage 2 (not too common with this disease), and he was the type of person who not only perceives life with the half-full glass mentality but actually sees life as a glass overflowing!
Brown, after a rigorous round of treatment and cancer, was talking to his surgeon after a...
2019-06-2335 minGrowing Older with GustoDiana LevinMeet Diana Levin. A woman who has followed her passions throughout her life, and has been fueled by an admittedly high-level of energy inherited from her father! She is a woman who started traveling the world as a child with her mom,
2019-03-1844 minGrowing Older with GustoDolores GildenDolores Gilden, is a beautiful woman inside and out, who embraces life and has a heart as large as Lake Michigan! She talks about navigating every stage of life, tells us what it takes to grow older with gusto,
2019-03-1829 minGrowing Older with GustoSusan RoAnneSusan RoAnne, who lives in San Francisco is a whirling woman who exemplifies how to grow older with gusto! She is a powerhouse of a woman who laughingly recalls her lawsuit of RoAnne vs. Weinberger in San Fran,
2019-03-1823 minGrowing Older with GustoKatherine MarquisosKatherine is a woman in her 90’s who came to this country after WWII from southern Greece. She is fluent in three languages and has the moxie and energy of someone decades younger.
What Katherine is doing and has done in her life to get to this age and be happy and enjoying herself is mainly making people the centerpiece of her life. Today she is still cooking for bean soups, pasta and other Mediterranean delicacies for neighbors, friends and family.
She is a voracious reader and stays current by reading bestsellers like ‘Hamilton”.
A few nuggets from our interview really...
2019-03-0100 minGrowing Older with GustoDr. William CaroDr. Bill Caro, a retired dermatologist, research and teacher pathology shares his insights into growing older with gusto. Dr. Caro, recently turned 84 and is going strong while living in an independent living setting.
2019-02-1812 minGrowing Older with GustoJoyce Saxon
Joyce Saxon is a vibrant example of a woman who led a life of great purpose and energy and continues to do so as she begins her march towards being 100 years old. Ms. Saxon was one of the first women to reach VP status at the J. Walter Thompson Ad agency in Chicago and has been an ardent supporter of the arts both here in Chicago and in Palm Springs, CA. She serves on the Board of The Palm Springs Art Museum and is heavily involved in supporting the Grant Park Orchestra Concerts held every summer in Millenium Park.
2019-01-2300 min