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45 Forward45 Forward #250 - Everyone Has a Book in Them. Here’s How to Finally Write YoursWhat happens when a daughter launches a publishing company… and her 82-year-old mother becomes her indispensable right hand?In this heartfelt and surprisingly funny episode, Ron sits down with Stephanie Larkin, founder of Red Penguin Books, and her mother Christine Rogeri, an 82-year-old tech-savvy powerhouse who helps run the business — publishing books, managing websites, wrangling social media, and breaking stereotypes every step of the way. Stephanie shares the unusual origin story behind Red Penguin Books — from a nonprofit crisis to coloring penguins red with a Sharpie — and how her company helps aspiring authors...
2025-11-1633 min45 Forward45 Forward #249 - The 3-Legged Stool of Retirement Security Medicare, Social Security & Wealth PlanningIn this eye-opening conversation, Ron Roel sits down with Joe Battaglia, CEO of Senior Services of North America, to demystify one of the most confusing challenges facing Americans today; how to navigate Medicare, Social Security, and retirement planning together.Joe reveals how a simple postcard led him to build a national organization devoted to helping seniors make smarter decisions about their healthcare and financial futures. From understanding open enrollment and avoiding costly Medicare mistakes to optimizing Social Security and protecting your savings from market volatility, Joe breaks it all down with clarity, compassion, and humor.If...
2025-11-0832 min45 Forward45 Forward #249 - The 3-Legged Stool of Retirement Security Medicare, Social Security & Wealth PlanningIn this eye-opening conversation, Ron Roel sits down with Joe Battaglia, CEO of Senior Services of North America, to demystify one of the most confusing challenges facing Americans today; how to navigate Medicare, Social Security, and retirement planning together.Joe reveals how a simple postcard led him to build a national organization devoted to helping seniors make smarter decisions about their healthcare and financial futures. From understanding open enrollment and avoiding costly Medicare mistakes to optimizing Social Security and protecting your savings from market volatility, Joe breaks it all down with clarity, compassion, and...
2025-11-081h 0145 Forward45 Forward #248 - Aging in Community,The Future of Independent LivingWhat if aging didn’t mean slowing down — but stepping into a richer, more connected phase of life?In this episode, host Ron Roel sits down with Stu Almer, President & CEO of the Gurwin Healthcare System, to explore how Life Plan Communities like Fountaingate Gardens are redefining retirement living. Stu explains how Gurwin’s “continuum of care” model helps older adults live independently today while being fully supported for tomorrow — combining vibrant community life with peace of mind. Together, they discuss:The difference between independent living, assisted living, and continuing care.How Fou...
2025-10-301h 0145 Forward45 Forward #247 - How Older Workers Can Compete, and Thrive, in the AI EraFighting Age Bias and Finding Purpose in the Second Half of LifeIn this inspiring conversation, career strategist Mike Dwyer, founder of Implana Career, joins host Ron Roel to talk about how older professionals can fight back against job loss, overcome age bias, and rediscover meaning in their work. Mike shares how a single favor—helping a friend with a résumé—grew into a mission to help hundreds of seasoned professionals reinvent themselves. From creating a personal board of advisors to mastering topical networking and embracing new technologies like AI, Mi...
2025-10-261h 0145 Forward45 Forward #246 - Aging in PlaceAging at home is what most people want — but few families understand what it really takes.In this powerful episode of 45 Forward, Ron talks with Zubin Kapadia, CEO of Right at Home North Shore on Long Island, about the realities of home care—from preparing the house and the family to choosing the right agency, understanding costs, caregiver expectations, and the critical role of dignity, safety, and long-term planning. Zubin also reveals his Caregivers’ Advancement Fund, a unique nonprofit initiative that supports and uplifts professional caregivers through education and emergency assistance — a model that could change t...
2025-10-2152 min45 Forward45 Forward #241 - It's Never to Late to Love AgainCan love, companionship, and intimacy really begin again later in life?This inspiring conversation proves the answer is YES. After losing their longtime spouses, two older adults found unexpected connection, courage, purpose, and joy in a new relationship. In this episode, we explore:Rebuilding life after lossOvercoming guilt and fear when starting overRediscovering intimacy and connection in later yearsCommunication, mutual respect, and shared growthAging with confidence, independence, and joyChallenging ageist assumptions about love and companionshipTheir story is a moving reminder that it’s never too late to love, laugh, adapt, and thrive — especially when honesty, openness, and self...
2025-10-1055 min45 Forward45 Forward #245 - Pure Unlimited Love - The Seven Paths to Aging WellIn this uplifting episode of 45 Forward, host Ron Roel welcomes back Dr. Stephen Post, director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at Stony Brook University, to discuss his new book Pure Unlimited Love. Stephen explores the seven paths to love—from giving with kindness, raising kind children, cherishing nature, to honoring the spirit of freedom. He shares practical ways we can apply these lessons daily to find inner peace, strengthen relationships, and live more meaningful lives—especially as we age. Together, Ron and Stephen dive into:Why love is ulti...
2025-10-041h 0045 Forward45 Forward #244 - Don't Act Your Age - Break the Life CalendarAging isn’t a slow fade—it’s a remix. New York Times reporter John Leland joins Ron Roel to explore what longer lives make possible: a 90-year-old’s first bar mitzvah, blind tennis in downtown Manhattan, why “act your age” is terrible advice, and how gratitude and purpose can outshine loss. We also dig into lifelong learning, bending (not breaking) career timelines, and the stakes of losing local journalism. If you’re rethinking what the second half of life can look like, this conversation will give you frameworks, stories—and a nudge to try the thing you “c...
2025-10-0454 min45 Forward45 Forward #243 - Values, Voting & Listening for Common GroundAre we as polarized as we think? In this episode of 45 Forward, Ron sits down with Diane Hessen—innovator, long-time CEO, and author of Our Common Ground—who spent years listening weekly to 500 voters across every age, region, and political stripe. What she learned upends the usual narrative: on many major issues, Americans share more policy overlap than cable news suggests. The real problem? Stereotypes, incentives to amplify extremes, and the human tendency to vote against the other side rather than for something positive.Diane explains the research approach that unlocked unusually candid conversations (including the simple listening prom...
2025-09-181h 0145 Forward45 Forward #242 - Seven Years Apart - Love Reborn After WWII - To Enduring LoveA breathtaking true love story that survived ghettos, Bergen-Belsen, seven years of wartime separation, and a near-impossible reunion. Ron talks with Jan—author of To Enduring Love—about her parents, Alexander and Ilona, who met in 1930s Budapest, were torn apart by World War II, and built a hopeful new life in America. (Contains WWII/Holocaust references.)What you’ll hear• Budapest meet-cute: an orchestra musician and a coat-check girl who fell in love• A cinematic separation at a train station—and a promise to reunite• Cuba, the war, ghettos, and Bergen-Belsen; faith, grit, and survival...
2025-09-1355 min45 Forward45 Forward #241 - Finding Love and Meaning in Later LifeAfter losing their spouses, Dr. Dianne Olvera (diplomat-turned-educator and author of The Power of Connection) and Lee Sweeney (pioneering aerospace engineer) started over in a Colorado retirement community—and found an unexpected partnership. In this candid conversation with host Ron Roel, they unpack grieving without “moving on,” learning each other’s communication styles (bottom-line vs. detail-lover), rebuilding confidence, navigating late-life intimacy, and why connection is a practice that strengthens health, purpose, and resilience. Practical, hopeful, and funny (PB&J first dates included).Explore more at 45Forward.org and Ron’s book, T...
2025-09-031h 0145 Forward45 Forward #240 – Ask Early. Age Better. Beating the Barrier to Aging Well.A near-death scare sparked BetterAge—Jim Firman reveals the #1 obstacle to aging well (and the fix). We cover the Aging Mastery Program, policy wins (HICAP, Medigap reforms, CLASS), and a new NIH-funded platform turning insights into action—especially for caregivers and homebound older adults.In this conversation with host Ron Roel, Jim shares:The quintuple-bypass story that reframed time as a giftWhy 20% of older adults say they’re reluctant to ask for help—and how that affects every dimension of well-beingThe surprising power of volunteering (including the “I would if someone asked me” group)How Bet...
2025-08-271h 0145 Forward45 Forward #239 - Aging is an Extreme Sport - Inside MIT’s AgeLabAging is an extreme sport. In this episode, Ron sits down with Taylor Brennan of MIT AgeLab to explore how design, data, and intergenerational programs can help us thrive at 85+. We dive into AGNES (the age-empathy suit), surprising financial red flags that can precede dementia by 6–8 years, older adults hacking hearables (yes, AirPods), and the real costs of family caregiving. Plus: how to join AgeLab’s panels and where the field is headed next. You’ll learnHow non-clinical signals (e.g., financial losses) can flag early cognitive declineWhat AGNES teaches engineers about friction, fatigue, and safetyHow Omega teen–elder cl...
2025-08-2458 min45 Forward45 Forward #238 - He Tried This For 45 Years and Here’s What HappenedWhat does a life of creative reinvention really look like #45Forward #BillWilliams In this episode of 45 Forward, host Ron Roel sits down with writer–producer–editor Bill Williams—a military brat turned TV/film consultant, presidential slide-maker, registered lobbyist, disaster-relief communicator, finance pro, and creator of the long-running email series “Thought for the Day.” Bill shares funny, startling, and deeply human stories: inventing a 90-second USPS PSA that stations actually wanted to air, launching the Benjamin Franklin Stamp Club in schools, documenting floods and recovery efforts, a week among the Hopi after historic rains, a Poland bicentennial film shoot, and what digit...
2025-08-141h 0345 Forward45 Forward #237 - Celebrating the Journey of Aging with BetterAge CEO Diana YinWhat does it really mean to age well? In this episode, host Ron Roel speaks with Diana Yin, co-founder of BetterAge, a mission-driven public benefit corporation helping older adults take control of their health and well-being with a personalized "journey map" for aging. Diana shares her vision of empowering people through awareness, action, and achievement—three stages that help individuals build new habits, find purpose, and live a more fulfilling life. She also discusses BetterAge’s groundbreaking NIH-backed study, the science behind incremental change, and how their holistic approach connects users to real-world support in over 50 U.S. communities. Whether you...
2025-08-141h 0145 Forward45 Forward #236 - Caregiving Is Broken—Can We Fix It?What if the biggest issues we call “senior problems” are really everyone’s problems?In this powerful episode of 45 Forward, host Ron Roel speaks with two inspiring changemakers—Arielle Galinsky, a Harvard Kennedy School grad student and founder of The Legacy Project, and Cindy Morris, CEO of The Benson Agency and founder of Women Who Changed the World. Together, they challenge outdated thinking around ageism, caregiving, social security, and why intergenerational collaboration is key to solving our most pressing societal challenges. From Teen Vogue op-eds to policy reform, from frontline caregiving to grassroots storytelling, this conversation will open your eyes—and...
2025-08-1447 min45 Forward45 Forward #235 - Capturing the Amazing Stories of America’s SeniorsWe all love good storytellers, and the best storytellers are the ones with the most to tell—America’s seniors, who have already lived long lives. But our older generations often don’t get a chance to tell their stories. In fact, they’re not even asked. But in today’s episode, I’ll be talking with Jack York, whose mission is to change all that. Jack, who’s been immersed in the senior living world for more than 25 years, is the founder and Chief Storyteller of Talegate. He now spends his days crisscrossing the country, capturing the amazing, often untold persona...
2025-07-281h 0145 Forward45 Forward #234 - An Inside View of How Senior Centers WorkThere are over 11,000 senior centers in America. They serve over a million adults every day, offering a wide variety of programs and services, from meals and nutritional programs; to social and recreational activities; intergenerational programs; and fitness and wellness classes. Most of us probably know about our local senior center, but do you know much about them? How do they actually work? What does it take to provide all their services every day? In today’s episode we look behind the scenes of one dynamic center, the Westbury Senior Center on Long Island, with Executive Director Andrea Padinha and Assistant Di...
2025-07-2853 min45 Forward45Forward #233 - A Retirement Expert Assesses the Security of Social SecurityThere’s a lot of upheaval these days across Washington, as many federal agencies face significant cuts in staffing and programs, including the Social Security Administration. It’s not exactly clear what changes are going on inside the agency (the news seems to change by the week), but what IS clear is that many people are really anxious about the potential loss of their benefits and services—both near-term and in the coming years. Will Social Security be there for them when they need it? So today, we’re talking with Mark Miller, a nationally recognized expert on retirement planning and agin...
2025-07-2747 min
Don't Watch at NightShrew's Nest (Musarañas)We're BACK! So excited to join you today to discuss 2014's Shrew's Nest (Musarañas), directed by Juanfer Andrés and Esteban Roel.PLUS, Ron and Val bring it with recommendations in the second segment AND, a final plug for DWAN Book Club - we're reading Jawbone by Mónica Ojeda and that episode is coming end of July!**This is a scary movie & book focused podcast. Some content may not be suitable for some audiences. Be advised.Join Don't Watch at Night on Patreon HERE.Find the DWAN Letterboxd list here!Don...
2025-07-0743 min
Dit Was De RadioS09 E44 DWDR 214 - Radio 1 op de schop en Spijkers met Koppen onder drukJe vaste dosis verhalen, analyses en een gulle lach over dat fraaie medium: de radio! Met in aflevering 214: De nationale nieuwszender moet op de schop. De middagprogrammering van NPO Radio 1 wordt in 2026 aangepast. Wat gaat er precies gebeuren en gaat dat de zender vooruithelpen? Waarom noemt Harm het radiostation het 'Museum van de gemiste kansen'? Als er iets visueel is aan klassieke muziek, dan is dat het werk van de dirigent wel. Je hoort hem niet maar ziet hem alleen aan het werk. Of kan je toch echt goed horen hoe de dirigent het orkest vooruit s...
2025-06-241h 1645 Forward45 Forward #232 - A Psychiatrist Offers an Innovative Look at SchizophreniaOn today’s show we talk about a subject that’s carried a lot of stigma over the years: mental illness. But more recently, there seems to be a growing awareness and willingness to talk about mental health issues among both younger and older people, in part, spurred by the experiences of isolation, loneliness and disruption brought about by the COVID pandemic. We know, in fact, that one in five adults today experience a mental illness and one in 20 adults experience serious mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Certainly, we’re more open about it, but it’s s...
2025-06-1956 min45 Forward45 Forward #231 - How to Manage One of Life’s Top Stressors: MovingAmong the most stressful events in life, moving is often cited as a top stressor, ranking third, only after the death of a spouse and divorce. In today’s episode, we tackle the many challenges of moving—especially for older individuals and families—in our wide-ranging conversation with Robert Esposito, the entrepreneurial owner of Relocators, a multi-dimensional moving and transitioning company. The author of a new book, Nobody Move! (Without Reading This), Rob lays out his roadmap that has helped thousands of families manage the logistical complexities and emotional struggles of relocation. He’ll explain how he assembles a comprehensive range of...
2025-06-1258 min
Sociëteit Vastgoed PodcastBridging the Gap: ESG, leiderschap en samenwerking in vastgoedIn deze inspirerende podcastaflevering van Sociëteit Vastgoed spreekt Ron van Bloois met drie toonaangevende leiders uit de sector: Robert-Jan van Hamersveld (Newomij), Godert van Dedem (Milieu Service Nederland) en Roel van de Bilt (DEBTA). Aan de vooravond van de Provada bespreken zij het thema “Bridging the Gap” vanuit hun unieke perspectieven: van ESG en leiderschap tot klantgerichtheid, circulariteit en samenwerking. Wat vraagt deze transitie van vastgoedprofessionals en hoe maken we samen impact?⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introductie: Ron van Bloois opent het gesprek over Provada en “Bridging the Gap”00:30 – Welkom aan de gasten: Robert-Jan van Hamersveld, Godert van Dedem & Roel...
2025-06-0736 min45 Forward45 Forward #230 - Passionate Advocates Talk about Alzheimer’s Support and CaregivingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/45-forward--6550893/support.
2025-06-0555 min45 Forward45 Forward #229 - Emiliana Vegas: How to Turn Your Career into a Force for GoodAs we move forward through our career, perhaps it’s time to consider some bigger aspirations beyond professional advancement—especially as we get older and ponder our legacy. How might we create a significant contribution to making a better world? In today’s episode, I talk with Emiliana Vegas and Harvard professor and author of the recent book, “Let’s Change the World,” who has spent her career focusing on issues to improve the educational opportunities in the so-called Global South—Latin America, the Caribbean and other developing regions. Dr. Vegas offers a practical and encouraging guide for everyone, no matter their a...
2025-05-2955 min45 Forward45 Forward #228 - Jennifer Cona & Sandra Radna: Navigating the Stressful Schism of ‘Gray Divorce’Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/45-forward--6550893/support.
2025-05-2251 min45 Forward45 Forward #227 - Nancy Griffin: How We Can Transform Growing Older into “Glowing Older”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/45-forward--6550893/support.
2025-05-1555 min
The Creativity Show: Read My Lips with akaRadioRedRead My Lips: The Grantings of Creativity! Welcome to Cool Conversations where Creative voices ignite, Bringing vibrant ideas and inspiration into the light. akaRadioRed on her Scarlett Mic hosts the show, Adding her spark to the live-streaming glow. Today we explore The Grantings of Creativity bold, As three guest Creatives let their stories unfold. LaQuetta Shamblee, Ron Roel and Jean Alfieri too, Share their journeys and stories with you. We don't just talk — we sparkle and shine,
2025-05-1353 min
Nieuwsmakers#4 Over de juridische wirwar rond Peter Gillis en de mysterieuze koper van zijn vakantieparkenIn deze aflevering van Nieuwsmakers praat Leon Verdonschot met verslaggever Roel Wiche over de over elkaar buitelende ontwikkelingen in de verkoop van de vier Limburgse vakantieparken van Peter Gillis. Verslaggever Jimmy Leenders licht zijn grote verhaal in de LS-bijlage van De Limburger toe over de financiële situatie van Limburgse profclubs: ‘Niet best.’ Adjunct-hoofdredacteur Michiel Goertzen vertelt over de plannen van De Limburger met video, en lezer Gerard van de Burgwal schreef een ingezonden brief over een culinaire recensie van Ron Langenveld. Die reageert in een eigen brief. Nieuwsmakers: podcast over het verhaal achter het nieuws...
2025-05-0933 min45 Forward45 Forward #226 - Susan Capurso: An Inspiring Legacy Specialist Helps Families...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/45-forward--6550893/support.
2025-05-0855 min45 Forward45 Forward #225 - Reviving Forgotten Books for a New Generation of Lit LoversBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/45-forward--6550893/support.
2025-05-0155 min45 Forward45 Forward #224- A Gardening Design Guru Reveals How to Turn Our Backyard into a “Foodscape”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/45-forward--6550893/support.
2025-04-2455 min45 Forward45 Forward #223 - Kevin Wade: A Star TV Producer and Screenwriter “Rewires” his CareerFor my generation of older TV watchers, there was a time—at least before DVRs totally upended weekly viewing habits—that Friday nights were frequently reserved to watch the iconic police drama, Blue Bloods. While the show recently completed its 14-year run, its executive producer and show runner, Kevin Wade, (thankfully for us) has not retired. He recently debuted with an extraordinarily accomplished crime thriller, Johnny Careless. In today’s 45 Forward episode, Kevin will take us through his storied tenure with Blue Bloods, as well as his eclectic career as a playwright, actor, screenwriter and producer that shaped his vision for th...
2025-04-1755 min45 Forward45 Forward #222 - Reshaping How Women are Recognized as Role Models & Change-MakersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/45-forward--6550893/support.
2025-04-1056 min45 Forward45 Forward #221 - Renata Glaz: A Holistic Approach to Aging in Place—at Any AgeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/45-forward--6550893/support.
2025-04-0355 min
House Heat with DJ TophHouse Heat - FunkySX 28th March 2025⚡️ Pre-order ‘Benita’s Groove' on Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/benitas-groove/4914706
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01 - Hotswing - Your Life
02 - Key To Life, Kathleen Murphy - Find Our Way (Breakaway) (Club Path Remix)
03 - Advokkat - Loop From Loopez
04 - Wh0 - Do You
05 - Roel - Once Upon A Disco
06 - Ron Carroll - Lucky Star (Jay Vegas Classic Disc...
2025-03-281h 5545 Forward45 Forward #220 - Valentina Janek: Growing Every Time You Try Something New—and Make MistakesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/45-forward--6550893/support.
2025-03-2757 min45 Forward45 Forward #219 - Judith Grimaldi: How a Successful Elder Law Attorney Chose Non-RetirementBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/45-forward--6550893/support.
2025-03-2052 min