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Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray is a podcast for everyone in or approaching the retirement years. There’s a lot to unpack here apart from the financial planning component, and we’ll do just that. We’ll explore new interests, priorities and goals an

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    Next Steps: Hugh Willard brings 3 years of the Aging Well podcast to a close...for now.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 14:43


    Send us a textThe Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray podcast has been privileged to share the stories and expertise of many Third Agers to an ever expanding, loyal and loving, international audience. At this time, Hugh is turning his time and energies to various writing projects. Stay tuned to hear more about Hugh's Substack page. Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    One Step at a Time: Mike McKinney and the hiker's path to health and healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 26:51


    Send us a textMike McKinney is a retired first responder. He served in several capacities and roles over the course of his career. Originally from Springfield Illinois, he and his wife decided to move to follow their kids an grandkids to central NC at the close of his career. Mike is the co-director of the NC State Chapter of the 52 Hike Challenge; the Chief Hiking Officer for the Triangle Hero Hikers; and a NC Waterfall Keeper. Join us for this great conversation. To learn more about the 52 Hike Challenge, go to: https//www.52hikechallenge.com Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Finding and Following Her Bliss: Author Niamh McAnally Life's Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 36:08


    Send us a textNiamh McAnally is an Irish-born bestselling author, keynote & corporate speaker, former TV director, and youngest daughter of the late BAFTA award-winning actor, Ray McAnally, and actor, Ronnie Masterson. Niamh has traveled all over the world and lived and worked as a volunteer in many island nations in the Caribbean and the South Pacific.Flares Up: A Story Bigger Than The Atlantic was conceived in Antigua when she witnessed Paul Hopkins and Phil Pugh cross the finish line after rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. The book was shortlisted in the 2023 Sunday Times Vikki Orvice Award.Her memoir Following Sunshine: A Voyage Around the Mind, Around the World, Around the Heart was released in September, 2024. Gripping and heartfelt, Niamh's beautifully written memoir [Following Sunshine] unfolds with warmth, courage, and a touch of cinematic magic. It's a MUST-READ for anyone seeking inspiration and a deeper connection to the world." --Liam NeesonHer short story Haul Out is featured in the anthology A Page from My Life.  She has been published in The Journal, Caribbean Compass, Sail, The Irish Times Abroad, Writing.ie and Subsea magazines.To learn more about Niamh, go to https://www.thewriteronthewater.com/ or find her on many social media sites. Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Great Trips: Dr. Carolee Duckworth and the value of presence in new places

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 35:40


    Send us a textDr. Carolee Duckworth is a talented and creative woman of numerous skills and interests. She is an author of many books and articles including Shifting Gears to Your Life and Work After Retirement that she co-wrote with Marie Langworthy. She is an expert trip designer, and co-author (with Brian Lane) of the books Your Great Trip to France, Your Great 5-Day Trip to Paris, and Your Great 5-Day Trip to Loire Châteaux, available on amazon.com. Carolee's latest project in this area is a series of websites. The first is greattripguide.com that will coordinate and offer resources for more European adventures. Join us to learn more about these great resources! Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Hometown America Movie Magic: Professor Benita VanWinkle and her passion for historic movie theaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 35:55


    Send us a textBenita VanWinkle is a national and internationally exhibited and award winning artist and photographer. She is also an Associate Professor of Art at High Point University in North Carolina. Her passion project for many years has been to photograph and chronicle historic movie theaters across the U.S. The culmination of this will be her book America's Hometown Movie Theaters: Please remain standing. This will be published in the Spring of '25. Join us to hear more of Benita's story! To learn more about Benita and her fine work, go to https://www.busybstudio.com/ Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Keep, Donate, or Toss?: Jeannine Bryant and the Art of Rightsizing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 29:42


    Send us a Text Message.Jeannine Bryant is an expert at helping seniors and their families through times of transition. As the owner of Easyrightsizing and Changing Spaces SRS, a senior move management company in Lincoln, Nebraska, she and her team are proud to provide a valuable service that helps take away the stress when clients are rightsizing, moving, or clearing out an estate.For the last 15 years, Jeannine has found her passion helping seniors rightsize their belongings and their lives.  Originally from a farm in North Dakota, Jeannine now calls Lincoln, Nebraska her home, where she lives with her husband and two children. To learn more about Jeannine's work, go to https://easyrightsizing.com/ Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Coming Back To The Land For The First Time: Bestselling author Jeanne Blasberg and life on the Flynn Creek Farm

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 32:06


    Send us a Text Message.Jeanne Blasberg has always been a writer. She is the bestselling and award-winning author of Eden; The Nine; and her latest novel, Daughter of a Promise. Most recently, she has reinvented herself through regenerative farming with her husband in central Wisconsin. She joins us to talk writing, midlife pivots, and the arc of healthy farm life.Learn more about Jeanne and her good work at https://jeanneblasberg.com/ and https://www.flynncreekfarm.com/ Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    "We aspire to inspire before we expire!": Sherry Cantrell and the Sun City Poms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 36:58


    Send us a Text Message.Sherry Cantrell is a child of the speedway and from Speedway. That is the town and the home of the Indy 500 where her stepdad and mom worked. Sherry did not follow in the family footsteps literally, but she has led a full life culminating in her involvement with the Sun City Poms, who are celebrating their 45th anniversary this year. As the president of the Poms, Sherry is at the helm through this time of celebration. She graduated from Purdue University and then from Webster University for her Master's degree.  After retiring, Sherry and her husband relocated to San Antonio. From there, they started spending some of their time in Sun City, Arizona. This is where her fate and connection with the Sun City Poms was sealed. To learn more about the Sun City Poms, go to https://suncitypoms.org/ Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Hiking For You, Me, and the Whole Average Gang: Nicola Ross shows us the way.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 32:45


    Send us a Text Message.Never imagine yourself hiking the Appalachian Trail, The Pacific Coast Trail, or The Salt Path? Great! Nicola Ross is an environmentalist, National Magazine Award–winning journalist, and the bestselling author of six Loops & Lattes hiking guides, with over 50,000 copies in print. She lives with her partner in Caledon, Ontario. Her latest book, 40 Days and 40 Hikes: Loving the Bruce Trail One Loop at a time is now available. Nicola reminds us that there are many beautiful options in nature that don't require excessive time and resources.  Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Life and Times on the Farm: Barbara McLean's 50-year odyssey with sheep, nature, and change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 31:56


    Barbara McLean and her partner, Thomas, have a 50-year career overseeing their sheep farm, aptly titled Lambsquarters, in Ontario, Canada. Alongside the constancy of this farm's work, Barbara is a spinner and weaver. She taught English and Gender Studies at Guelph University and has written 2 books about life on the farm: Lambsquarter's and her latest, Shepherd's Sight: A Farming Life. Barbara is joining us today to share more about Shepherd's Sight, her time on the farm, her insights on the changes that have occurred over the past 50 years, both for the farm and herself. Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Soaring On Matriarchal Winds: Author and artist Mary Carroll Moore charts her second-act course.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 35:09


    Mary Carroll Moore is a bestselling and award-winning author of 14 books in three genres, including the PEN/Faulkner and Lambda Literary Awards nominated young adult novel, Qualities of Light. This is the prequel to A Woman's Guide to Search and Rescue. Her latest novel is Last Bets, a story of second chances, extra-sensory abilities, and recognizing our own faults. Mary recieved her MFA from Goddard College while in her 50's after a long and successful career as a chef, cookbook author, and syndicated columnist for the L.A. Times. Hundreds of her essays, stories, and articles have appeared in magazines and literary journals. Join us to hear Mary talk about her adventures and influences, notably her mother and grandmother. To learn more about Mary, go to: https://www.marycarrollmoore.com/ Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Are the Stars Out Tonight? Vermadel Nienstedt and the Crystal Coast Stargazers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 26:48


    Vermadel Nienstedt was raised in Beaufort, North Carolina.  She and her husband Jimmy lived in Columbia, South Carolina for 30 years before returning to coastal North Carolina. In retirement, the pair have reinforced their love of the night skies. As a part of the Crystal Coast Stargazers, they help educate many groups and individuals, about not only the beauty of astronomy, but also the critical message of curbing light pollution and its deleterious effects on our ecosystems. In 2021, the Crystal Coast Stargazers completed the robust process of having Cape Lookout National Seashore officially certified as an International Dark Sky Park. Learn more about the Crystal Coast Stargazers, and how you can do your part to help curb light pollution here: https://ccgazers.com/ Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CCgazers/ and Instagram at ccgazers.Another great resource: https://darksky.org/ Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Keep Moving!: Maria Fernandez with Older, Fitter, Stronger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 28:56


    Out of her own health challenges in her younger years, Maria Fernandez turned into the intentional path of greater health. For the past 18 years, she has been a Personal Trainer and Yoga teacher in the United Kingdom. She has a particular love for working with seniors in support of their own healthier lives. She now offers her own classes for folks 60+ both in person as well as online. Learn more about Maria and her good work at https://www.moveliftflow.com/older-fitter-stronger Check her out on Instagram older_fitterstronger and Facebook Olderfitterstronger Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    The Legacy of Good People: Fred Surgeon's Dinosaurs Delight at the Sweet Valley Ranch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 29:50


    Fred Surgeon is a man of many talents, all driven by his late father's desire that Fred and his siblings be "good people." Through his extensive involvement in the community, in mental health services, and in environmental education, Fred and his wife Anita now head the Sweet Valley Ranch in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This includes Dinosaur World, a growing attraction that is drawing more and more visitors with each passing year. To learn more about Fred, the Sweet Valley Ranch, and Dinosaur World, go to https://www.sweetvalleyranchnc.com/ or check them out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sweetvalleyranchnc/ Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Steadying Roots: Hugh Willard reads a few essays from his book Finding Beauty in the Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 20:38


    Have you read Hugh's book, Finding Beauty in the Gray yet? Join us on the Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray podcast as Hugh takes time to read a few essays from his book that speak to our need for self- and other-care through these angular, stressed times. If you've read Hugh's book, please do the kindness of writing an online review at Amazon, Goodreads, or other sites. This is immensely helpful for others to learn more.  Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    A Four Season Life: Marianne Borowski and the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 33:54


    Marianne Borowski is a retired biochemist and lifelong biker. She has riddencross country and on rail trails all over the U.S. In 2017, she developed the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail. Walkers, bikers, runners, skiers, and horse back riders alike all enjoy the 83-mile majesty that is the great New Hampshire outdoors. Marianne is currently the Vice President of the NH Rail Trails Coalition. To learn more about Marianne and the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail, go to https://www.xnhat.org/ In the United States, you can also learn more about trails in your area by going to https://www.traillink.com/ Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    All Aboard! Neil Bromilow and the Gibsonville Garden Railroad

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later May 13, 2024 35:53


    Neil Bromilow is a widower, father, grandfather, and twice retired civil engineer. "Retired" is a very relative term as Neil has remained quite active in a number of civic and community pursuits in the Central North Carolina town of Gibsonville, where he and Estelle raised their family. These days, Neil spends a good bit of his time at the helm of the Gibsonville Garden Railroad, over 2900 feet of G-scale train tracks with 22 trains running at one time. This wonderland attracts a growing multitude of visitors each year, wowing children of all ages in all seasons. Learn more about Neil and the Gibsonville Garden Railroad at https://gibsonvillegardenrailroad.com/ Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Funny Business Down on the Farm: Laurie Zaleski and the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later May 6, 2024 32:23


    For over 20 years, Laurie Zaleski has taken her late mother's dream and made it her own. Today, this graphic design small business owner, pilot, author, and founder of the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, heads a host of volunteers in caring for over 750 abused and abandoned animals of all ilk and breed. This magnificent, motely crew live in relative harmony at the Funny Farm in Mays Landing, New Jersey. Tune in to here this story of repeated and remarkable redemption and renewal. Learn more about Laurie and the Funny Farm by going to https://funnyfarmrescue.org  You can also check out their weekly live webcam every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. EST on Facebook at Funny Farm Rescue. Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    In Every Language, A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Filipino multimedia artist Eliseo Art Silva

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 33:58


    Eliseo Art Silva is a contemporary multimedia artist in L.A. who weaves his Filipino heritage into his art, fostering community connection and compassionate interaction. His passion and his mission are to share the Filipino experience and it's rich heritage and contributions to the greater world community. To learn more about Eliseo and his extraordinary work, go to https://www.eliseoartsilva.com/ Support the Show.Have comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    A Considerable Age: Writer Alice Goldbloom and her journey through family stories.

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 36:40


    Alice Goldbloom, a longtime Montrealer, has been writing her whole career—mundane government, business, and consulting documents of every kind. In 2020, with a fulfilling career behind her and two children semi-launched into the world, she began writing stories to please herself and share.  She writes about being a first-generation Canadian, the small town in Ontario where she grew up, and her discovery of the story of her parents, who survived the Nazi occupation of Poland on the other side of the Jewish ghetto walls. In 2023, one of her stories was long-listed for the CBC Nonfiction Prize. Alice publishes a weekly Substack newsletter, A Considerable Age https://aconsiderableage.substack.com,  which features personal essays. She has recently began serializing the chapters of her book as well. It's called Mother Land. https://alicegoldbloom.substack.com/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Earth Day Every Day with Naturalist Kim Hainge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 29:41


    Join us as we celebrate Earth Day 2024 with naturalist, entomologist, and trail keeper Kim Hainge. Kim lives on a 36 acre United Plant Savers Sanctuary in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina with her botanist husband, Jim. Here she hosts talks, lead hikes, and in general shares her love of nature with any and everyone she sees.Learn more about Kim by following her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kim.hainge.9 or Instagram #earthday #nature @haingekim. You can also learn more about the United Plant Savers at https://unitedplantsavers.org/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    The Alphabet Woods: Debut author Jenny Poelman and her enthusiasm for life.

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 32:06


    Jenny Poelman, 66, became a published author for the first time last year. Jenny spent most of her childhood in South Korea with her missionary family. Nowadays, she and her husband, Ken, divide their time between North Carolina and Montana. When not writing, Jenny and Ken can be found fly-fishing, hiking, traveling, and most of all, spending time with the kids and grandkids. Join us as Jenny shares more about her passions and the process of becoming a new author in her 60's. You can also learn more about Jenny at https://www.jennypoelman.com/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    All the World's A Stage: Actor, director, and professor Jonathan Ray and his latest turn in the lights.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 33:45


    Jonathon Ray made his stage debut as a child at the historic Flat Rock Playhouse in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. He has taught theater and communications courses at several colleges and universities for many years, including Lenoir-Rhyne and Appalachian State. He recently decide to retire, but the theater remains ever-present in his world. Join us for this encore interview with Aging Well's very first guest. Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    "Age is Just A Number, Not A Label.": Cheryl Beversdorf and the AGING MATTERS media

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 38:29


    Cheryl Beversdorf brings several of her talents together, along with her passion, to produce and host the AGING MATTERS weekly radio program, podcasts, and television show. Cheryl is a veteran, RN, not-for-profit association executive, and public communications specialist. Her shows feature interviews with experts discussing aging-related subjects, all in pursuit of supporting healthier lives for older adults. Cheryl's shows are a great resource for any and all. Learn more about Cheryl and her good work here: https://www.agingmattersonline.com/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Sugar Plum Fairies Emigrate to Western North Carolina: Chocolatier Steve Baxley and Legacy of Sweets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 37:17


    In picturesque downtown Sylva in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, there is a three generation chocolate-making legacy that is Baxley's Chocolates. The middle tier of this legacy, Steve Baxley, son of Russell, husband of Beth, and father to Lauren, joins us to share more about this family's journey and magical operation. Just in time for Easter! To learn more about Steve and the family business, go to https://baxleyschocolates.com/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Warming Heads and Hearts: Edgemere Knit Wits Mary Ann Stover and Donna Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 31:40


    Did you know that March is National Knitting and Crochet month? Across the United States, there are thousands of dedicated Knit Wits-groups of committed volunteers, many of whom are seniors, creating hats, scarves, even toys, to share with infants and children in need in their communities and across the globe. Join us as we welcome Mary Ann Stover and Donna Powers from the Edgemere (Dallas, TX) Knit Wits. They share a bit about themselves and a lot about the good work they and their friends do daily as Knit Wits. To learn more, check out this article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/edgemere-knit-wits-group-makes-hats-for-infant-cardiology-patients-at-childrens-health/ar-AA1k3LAM Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    From Role to Soul: Dr. Connie Zweig and the path to greater meaning in the Elder years.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 35:12


    Dr. Connie Zweig is a retired therapist and author. Known as the Shadow Expert, she has written several books on the spiritual path to health and wholeness. In this show, we talk about her book, The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul. Connie has many important insights for all of us as we cross numerous thresholds in the later years. To learn more about Dr. Connie Zweig and her work, go to https://conniezweig.com/ Pleas do join us for this enlightening and uplifting conversation! Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    The Next Chapter: Heart of the Pamlico Poet Laureate Michelle Garren-Flye shares her passion for the written and visual word.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 27:08


    Michelle Garren-Flye is the owner of the Next Chapter Books & Art in New Bern, NC. She is a multi-published author of romance, children's books, and poetry. Michelle was named the Heart of the Pamlico Poet Laureate in 2021. She is ever curious, and ever expanding her experimentation with various forms of poetry and other narrative structures. To learn more about Michelle, go to https://michellegflye.com/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Knitting Up Loose Ends with Love: Jennifer Simonic and Masey Kaplan and the Loose Ends Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 38:10


    Jennifer Simonic and Masey Kaplan are  the founders of the Loose Ends Project. Both avid knitters, they realized they had a shared experience: Friends would often ask them to finish blankets, sweaters, or other projects left undone by deceased loved ones. They always do so enthusiastically, understanding what it feels like to wear something a loved one has made. They have parlayed this project in a few short years to an international volunteer group of more than 11,000 volunteers. Join us as we hear more about the Loose Ends Project from these special ladies. And check out their website to learn more about how you can be involved.  https://www.looseendsproject.org/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Love Is In The Air: Dr.'s Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers and romance in the senior years.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 32:08


    Two years ago, Gloria and Frank, both retired psychologists, met on Silver Singles (https://www.silversingles.com/), an online dating website for folks 50+. Since their first date, they have been inseparable and decided to share the secrets to finding love with other seniors through their new book, Open to Love: The secrets of senior dating. This practical, witty, fun and serious guide is a must have for any and all single persons in the second half of life. Learn more about Dr.'s Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers at https://www.goldendatingdoctors.com/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    The Year in Review: Heather Lyons and Hugh Willard take a look back at the 2023 shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 23:00


    Join us as we welcome Heather Lyons back to the interviewer's chair. Heather and Hugh will reminisce about memorable shows and guests over the past year and Hugh will read more from his latest book Finding Beauty in the Gray: Stories and Verse From the Third Age. Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Ho Ho Ho!: Santa Warren Keyes and his Christmas message of inclusion and love

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 27:59


    For the past decade, Santa Warren Keyes, Stafford Braxton, and the rest of the folks with santasjustlikeme.com have travelled the Southeast United States, igniting and sharing in the excitement and anticipation of the magic of Christmas to little kids and big kids alike, especially those of color. Their experience has been captured in the award winning documentary American Santa. In this season of acceptance and love, join us for this Christmas message of truth and beauty. Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    The Many Branches of the The Lawyer-Turned-Author Family Great Oak Tree: Author and Podcaster Landis Wade and the Writer's Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 38:15


    Landis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer turned award winning author turned founder and host of the popular Charlotte Readers Podcast. https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/   His third book, The Christmas Redemption won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. His novel, Deadly Declarations received praise by Kirkus Reviews, BookLife Reviews and Midwest Book Reviews and was named a Finalist in the Thriller/Adventure category of the 2022 International Book Awards. His short work has appeared in many publications. He is a past board member of the Charlotte Writers Club and has been a tireless advocate for established and new writers.  His latest book, a smart, funny mystery co-written with Sarah Archer is Death by Podcasting. Join us to hear more about Landis' passion for the written word and more. Check out his website as well! https://landiswade.com/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    There's No Place Like Home: Photographer and Farmsteader Joanna Eldredge Morrissey comes full circle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 29:00


    Joanna Eldredge Morrissey is a native of Peterborough, New Hampshire. She migrated west to get degrees in communications and philosophy from Cal State Fullerton. She stayed for a time working at a commercial photo studio and the Corona Public Library before returning to New Hampshire to raise her two daughters and run her family farm. In addition to tending to the farm, its crops and all of its two and four legged inhabitants, Jo is also the official photographer for the MacDowall Artist Residency. https://www.macdowell.org/ This is a magical space of retreat and residence for artists of all ilk to come and create in Peterborough. In 2016, her photographs appeared in a book called Sheds, written by Howard Mansfield. Jo also works freelance and covers many subjects including but not limited to architecture, PR, and events.  Join us to hear more of Jo's life and love in the White Mountains of Western New Hampshire. Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Living the Lumbee Way: Millard and Connie Locklear and their New Ground Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 32:38


    Millard and Connie Locklear, husband and wife, are the owners and operators of the New Ground Farm, a 26-acre abundance of heirloom and hybrid crops that follow the traditional farming methods of their Native Lumbee families. They were named Small Farmers of the Year in 2022 by the Cooperative Extension at NC A&T University. Join us as we celebrate the Locklears during Native American Heritage Month.To learn more about the Locklears and their farm go to https://www.nc10percent.com/newgroundfarms or check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/p/New-Ground-Family-Farm-100070184325635/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Finding Beauty in the Gray: Hugh Willard's Long-Awaited Book Launch!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 29:43


    For this week's show, we have a special guest host. Heather Lyons, Hugh Willard's partner in love and life takes over the interviewer's headset to talk with Hugh about his long awaited book, Finding Beauty in the Gray: Stories and Verse From the Third Age. They chat about the inspirations for the book, the writing and publishing process and turn an eye towards what's ahead for Hugh and Heather together. The official book release is Tues., Nov 14th. Order you're copy today on Amazon, barnesandnoble.com or directly through Warren Publishing at https://www.warrenpublishing.net/bookstore.html Learn more about Hugh at https://hughwillard.com/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Getting By With A Little Help From Our Friends: Dr. Heather Altman talks about important community resources for healthy aging.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 34:45


    Dr. Heather Altman has spent the bulk of her career in the non-profit, healthcare, and aging services sectors. She is currently the Executive Director of the Health Sciences Health Innovations Group and the North Carolina Serious Illness Coalition. She is also a Senior Living Specialist with All About Seniors, Inc. As if these were not already a full plate, Heather is also a burgeoning media star with Friday Facts, an online, news style show hosting health care leaders and advocates as well as hosting the WCOM-FM radio show Aging Well Together. Join us to hear Dr. Altman share her passion and good work on behalf of seniors and loved ones in need of community supports.Here are a few healthy aging resources that Dr. Altman highly recommends:Local Senior Centers/County Departments on Aging offer a wealth of services and informationhttp://www.orangecountync.gov/AWT-Show (for the Aging Well Together Show)Longtermcare.gov – great general overview on range of long term services and supportsAARP.org – helpful tips and tools for aging in place and caregiver resourcesncdoi.gov - for help with Medicare-related information in North CarolinaNC Serious Illness Coalition: www.ncsicoalition.orghttps://www.ncsicoalition.org/insights/ (for the Friday Facts programs)All About Seniors (the company I work with for Senior Living Support): www.allaboutseniorsnc.com Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Movement is Medicine: Health and Fitness professional and podcaster Erin Eleuterio and path to active and vibrant aging

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 24:36


    Erin Eleuterio is a dedicated health and fitness professional with a commitment to improving the lives of individuals over the age of 50.  She holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and is a certified Functional Aging Specialist. She is also the creator and host of the Second Act Fit Pros podcast.  Please check out her show hosting a range of aging fitness experts. You can learn more about Erin here: https://erineleu.com/ Join us on our own Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray podcast as we hear more about Erin's good work and inspirations. Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Grit and Gratitude: Writer and storyteller Brad Campbell and his inspiring account of recovery and resilience following his bike accident

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 26:57


    Brad Campbell retired from a career in advertising in 2018. These days he enjoys storytelling, writing feature articles for Our State magazine, exploring all things nature with his wife Judy, and riding his bike. This last passion included a traumatic accident and remarkable story of recovery and resilience. Join us for this inspiring account of grit, determination, and gratitude. Here are links to Brad's story in Our State magazine and his Moth storytelling account in Asheville: https://www.ourstate.com/life-cycle/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KXe5Dg4lQ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    The Magical World At Our Feet: Naturalist Kim Hainge and her life in the Great Smoky Mountains

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 27:09


    Naturalist, entomologist, and trail keeper Kim Hainge lives on a 36 acre United Plant Savers Sanctuary in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina with her botanist husband, Jim. Here she hosts talks, lead hikes, and in general shares her love of nature with any and everyone she sees. Join us to hear more about the magical world at our feet. Learn more about Kim by following her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kim.hainge.9 or Instagram @haingekim. You can also learn more about the United Plant Savers at https://unitedplantsavers.org/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Rocking Chair Wisdom from Three Old Guys: The Camp Codger Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 31:44


    In just over a year, Camp Codger has become one of the top-rated podcasts for seniors. And that's no accident or stroke of blind luck. These three stalwart codgers, Gary Ebersole, Richard Kipling, and Randy Schultz seamlessly blend themes wise and whimsical in a manner that belies their commitment to this craft. Tune into our own Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray podcast to hear more rocking chair wisdom from these three old guys. Better yet, check them out ahead of time at https://www.campcodger.com/  Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    And You May Find Yourself...Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen-X Weirdo: Bestselling author Sari Botton and her Everywoman treatise

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 31:23


    Sari Botton is an author, editor, and teacher with decades of experience. Her memoir And You May Find Yourself...Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen-X Weirdo is a collection of searingly honest, gritty, funny, and at turns painful, essays. She is also the editor and publisher of Oldster Magazine; the newsletter Memoir Monday; and Adventures in Journalism. Join us for this jaunt down memory lane as Sari shares more about her book as well as her current pursuits. To learn more about Sari, go to https://www.saribotton.com/ https://oldster.substack.com/ https://oldster.substack.com/ https://adventuresinjournalism.substack.com/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Living, Laughing, and Learning: Eliza Kiser and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at North Carolina State University

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 24:52


    A year after Eliza Kiser took over the helm as director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at North Carolina State University, the ship remains steady with a clear course ahead. OLLI is a superlative program in many settings across the United States. At NC State, there is a rich array of stimulating educational and socially engaging courses for folks age 50 and older. Join us as we hear more from Eliza about her vision for the OLLI program and community. Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Living and Leaving Your Legacy: Author and educator Merle R. Saferstein on the practice of journaling your way to wholeness and connection across the generations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 34:46


    Merle R. Saferstein is an educator, speaker, author, and pioneer in the field of legacy journaling. She has been featured on numerous outlets including NPR, The Robyn Graham Show, Huffpost, Thrive Global and more. Her latest books are Living and Leaving My Legacy, Volumes 1 and 2. Through her decades long practice of journaling and her work with scores of Holocaust survivors, Merle has found the right rhythm for helping folks of any age journal their way to self-discovery and shared expression. Join us for this rich conversation with Merle R. Saferstein. To learn more about Merle, go to https://merlersaferstein.com/ Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/merles1212/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    A Very Good Boy: Author Rona Maynard and her latest memoir Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 34:46


    Rona is the author of two memoirs, My Mother's Daughter and most recently Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World. The craft of writing for Rona is encoded in her DNA and was ensconced in her world from day one. As she describes, it was the family business, led by her writer mother, Fredelle, and her sister Joyce, who picked up the author mantle early on. For many years Rona took an adjacent path, and was at the editorial helm of Chatelaine, a well-respected women's magazine based in Canada. She retired from this hard-charging and most fulfilling lifestyle in 2016 and quickly found herself asea. She knew she needed direction, a purpose, and thus we arrive at the latest addition to her family, Casey, the Beagle mix, and by the way, a very good boy, who quickly commanded her and husband Paul's hearts and who shares a co-lead in Rona's latest memoir. Join us for this heart tugging and warming conversation.*My Mother's Daughter is out of print. It is available on Kindle through Amazon. The Toadstool Bookshop in New Hampshire has a supply of signed copies, as well as signed, paw-printed copies of Starter Dog. They are happy to ship your order anywhere in the US. https://www.toadbooks.com/  Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Trendsetting and Paying Forward: Gia Peebles and Glenda Turner and The Ebony Anglers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 30:00


    Gia Peebles and Glenda Turner are no strangers to challenges. These resolute African-American women have yet to meet a mountain they are not willing to try climbing, or a powerful fish they won't fight for hours. Successful in business and in life, Gia and Glenda, along with kindred spirits Lesleigh Mausi, Bobbiette Glover, and Tiana Davis, came together to form the Ebony Anglers, the first African-American women's competitive fishing team. They have parlayed their experiences into a growing enterprise of serving children of color, empowering them to try new and different experiences. They are compassionate models for good in their local, and the greater, community. Join us for this episode to hear more of these two ladies and the Ebony Anglers. To learn more about them, go to https://www.ebonyanglers.com/ You can also find them on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ebonyanglers Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ebonyanglers/ and Youtube https://www.instagram.com/ebonyanglers/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    "The Recipe Keeper of Eastern North Carolina": Dr. Tammy Kelly's labor of culinary love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 28:18


    Dr. Tammy Kelly's family is generations deep in Eastern North Carolina. This long time director of Cooperative Extension for Lenoir County has been shaped by this life of integrity to family, to the land, and to its food traditions. She has lovingly taken on the mantle of rescuing and preserving many of the area's recipes from obscurity, including a number of her own family's. Join us for this mouth-watering conversation with Tammy as she shares her passion and stories of her family's time around the table. Learn more about Dr. Tammy Kelly in her feature article in Our State magazine  https://www.ourstate.com/the-recipe-keeper-of-eastern-north-carolina/ and through her weekly column in the Neuse News https://www.neusenews.com/index/2023/6/19/cooking-with-tammy-kelly-little-blue-bite-loaded-with-nutrition-fresh-blueberries-are-back Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    "An Unaverage Person Trying To Be Average": Todd Brown and the long road to his barbeque legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2023 29:05


    Todd Brown, from Midland, Texas, learned the art and mastery of barbeque at the feet of his father in Southern California. After a couple of hard detours in his early years, including time in prison, Todd found his way. His passion and mission in life are to carry forward his father's legacy of crafting delicious barbeque and barbeque sauce. He and his wife started selling out of the back of his pickup truck many years ago. This evolved into food trucks, a brick and mortar restaurant and catering business, and now he is beginning to sell his family sauce in stores and online. Tune in to hear Todd's inspiring story of determination and commitment to his family and his dad's legacy. To learn more about Todd, go to https://getaroundbrown.com/  or on many social media sites at getaroundbrown. His sauces will soon be available on Amazon. Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    Planny McPlanerson: Jeff Edgar and how to have a fulfilling life in the retirement years.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 27:11


    After an initial retirement following a long and storied career in the US Navy, Jeff Edgar pivoted to working for several defense contractors. He then decided to do the full-fledged retirement version in 2017. And thanks to a steadfast and thoughtful process leading up to 2017, he is having a meaningful and fulfilling experience. Travel, various volunteering efforts, regular pickleball games, men's groups, stimulating reads, time with his daughter and son-in-law, the list goes on. Join us to hear more of Jeff's journey on this week's show. Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    On Second Thought, Maybe I Can: Debbie Weiss says yes to life and to herself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2023 30:07


    Join us as welcome Debbie R. Weiss. Debbie is an entrepreneur, author and lifelong caregiver. In her upcoming memoir, On Second Thought, Maybe I Can..., Debbie details her transformational story of overcoming obstacles and saying yes to life and to herself.  She has been featured on Caregiver Chronicles, Hope Is Powerful, Parade, and many other outlets. To learn more about Debbie and her inspiring story, go to https://www.debbierweiss.com/**August 14, 2023 update** Debbie's inspiring memoir is now available!! To buy a copy go to this link: https://bit.ly/maybeIcanbook Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

    The Open Water Beckons: Lynn Edgar's healing path following knee replacement surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 28:32


    Lifelong athlete Lynn Edgar had knee replacement surgery in the Fall of 2022. In March of this year, she celebrated her ongoing recovery and dedicated work by completing the 2.5 mile Nevis to St. Kitts Cross Channel Swim under adverse Caribbean Sea conditions. Following this, she did another open water swim in Central North Carolina. Join us to hear more of Lynn's story including her pursuits and goals for the time ahead. Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!

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