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Tune in for regular interviews and features including Surviving and Thriving, The Fountain of Youth, Move Forward. Give Back., Rock Stars of Aging and much more. Health experts, celebrities and role models, all interviewed by award-winning journalists Marc Middleton and Bill Shafer.

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    Growing Bolder: Farmer, Entrepreneur & Author John Suscovich

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2026 51:00


    John Suscovich traded city life and a job with Howard Stern to start his own farm. He shares what inspired the leap - and what keeps him going in this GB Classic.

    Growing Bolder: Rock Legend David Freiberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 51:00


    Jefferson Airplane legend David Freiberg recalls San Francisco's psychedelic rock scene and why getting fit at 40 may be why he's still performing, in this GB Classic.

    Growing Bolder: Researcher and Best-Selling Author Brené Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 51:00


    Researcher and bestselling author Brené Brown explores why vulnerability isn't weakness, but a path to courage, connection and living more fully, in this GB Classic.

    Growing Bolder: Oldest Person to Summit Mount Kilimanjaro; Dr. Art Ulene

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 51:00


    Former Today Show doctor Art Ulene summited Kilimanjaro at 90. He shares why staying active, finding purpose and challenging yourself never get old.

    Growing Bolder: Legendary Actor Ed Asner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2026 51:00


    In this GB Classic, legendary actor Ed Asner shares why purpose, humor and refusing to accept age limits kept him going strong into his 80s.

    Growing Bolder: Blue Zones Founder Dan Buettner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 51:00


    In this GB Classic, Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner reveals what the world's longest-lived people have in common—and why longevity may be more attainable than you think.

    Growing Bolder: Legendary Drummer Liberty DeVitto

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 51:00


    In this GB Classic, Billy Joel's longtime drummer Liberty DeVitto shares why reinventing yourself, staying relevant and having fun may be the real fountain of youth.

    Growing Bolder: Health and Wellness Expert Kathy Freston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 51:00


    Changing your diet can feel overwhelming. Health and wellness expert Kathy Freston explains how small, simple tweaks can make healthy living easier.

    Growing Bolder: Journalist and Author Tess Vigeland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 51:00


    What happens when you walk away from your dream job? In this GB Classic, former Marketplace Money host Tess Vigeland shares why she took the leap and what she learned.

    Growing Bolder: Nutritionist and Public Health Advocate Marion Nestle, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 51:00


    What should we really be eating? Nutrition expert and public health advocate Marion Nestle breaks down food politics, industry influence, and how to make smarter choices.

    Growing Bolder: Gerontologist and "Joyspan" author Dr. Kerry Burnight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 51:00


    Gerontologist and “Joyspan” author Dr. Kerry Burnight explains why aging deserves celebration—and how joy, meaning, and purpose deepen with time.

    Growing Bolder: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 51:00


    In this GB Classic, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love discusses fame, fulfillment, and why she continues to embrace new challenges

    Growing Bolder: Actor, Comedian, and Singer Vicki Lawrence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 51:00


    From a teenage look-alike to TV legend, Vicki Lawrence reflects on opportunity, reinvention, and the enduring appeal of her character Mama in this GB Classic.

    Growing Bolder: Author and Journalist Babette Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 51:00


    Author Babette Hughes reflects on family tragedy, reinvention, and what she's learned about aging with attitude in this GB Classic.

    Growing Bolder: Rock Radio Personality and Author Carol Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 51:00


    In this GB Classic, rock radio legend Carol Miller shares how an unexpected career turn led her from law school to rock radio — and what she learned along the way.

    Growing Bolder: Music Icon Brian Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 51:00


    In this GB Classic, Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson reflects on mental health, resilience and the album that changed music forever.

    Growing Bolder: Songwriter and Artist Allee Willis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 51:00


    Songwriter Allee Willis wrote “September” and the Friends theme—without reading music. She shares how instinct, not training, shaped her creative life in this GB Classic.

    Growing Bolder: Erin Eleu, Active Aging Advocate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 51:00


    Personal trainer and active aging advocate Erin Eleu on how adults are redefining aging through movement—from parkour to everyday fitness.

    Growing Bolder: Thelma Reese, Author and ElderChicks Co-Founder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 51:00


    In this GB Classic, Thelma Reese, co-author of The New Senior Woman, shares why aging needs new role models—and how to enjoy what's ahead.

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    Growing Bolder: Colin Blunstone of The Zombies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 51:00


    In this GB Classic, Colin Blunstone of The Zombies reveals how lasting passion and gratitude can keep the joy alive—on stage and in life.

    Growing Bolder: Singer-Songwriter Boz Scaggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2026 51:00


    In this GB Classic, Boz Scaggs reflects on his remarkable career, what fuels his creativity, and why he still loves making music more than ever.

    Growing Bolder: Death Doula Alua Arthur; PACE CEO Shawn Bloom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 51:00


    NYT best-selling author and death doula Alua Arthur reveals how facing our mortality empowers us to live fully, love deeply, and create a life of meaning and intention.

    Growing Bolder: Singer-Songwriter Rosanne Cash

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 51:00


    Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash reflects on legacy, resilience, and why she feels more confident and inspired than ever in this GB Classic.

    Growing Bolder: Nutritionist and Public Health Advocate Marion Nestle, PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 51:00


    What should we really be eating? Nutrition expert and public health advocate Marion Nestle breaks down food politics, industry influence, and how to make smarter choices.

    Growing Bolder: Former ABC News Anchor and Author Dan Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 51:00


    Former ABC News anchor Dan Harris reveals how a panic attack led him to meditation, brain training, and better health in this GB Classic.

    Growing Bolder: Pulitzer Prize–Winning Humorist Dave Barry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 51:00


    Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry reflects on becoming a father later in life, turning 65 and why aging has made him bolder than ever, in this GB Classic.

    Growing Bolder: Mountaineer, Author and Speaker Chris Warner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 51:00


    Mountaineer Chris Warner has summited Everest, K2 and Kilimanjaro. In this GB Classic, he shares lessons on courage, resilience, and why love is the foundation of it all.

    Growing Bolder: 97-Year-Old Activist and Artist Dot Fisher-Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 51:00


    Dot Fisher-Smith is a 97-year-old artist and activist who, in one of her final interviews, shares how to age boldly and live an anything-but-ordinary life.

    Growing Bolder: Country Singer Mickey Gilley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 51:00


    In this GB Classic, Mickey Gilley shares his Urban Cowboy breakthrough, his comeback from paralysis, and how resilience fueled his love of performing.

    Growing Bolder: Neurologic Physical Therapist, Brain Expert & Author Mike Studer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026 51:00


    Neurologic Physical Therapist Mike Studer, author of The Brain That Chooses Itself, reveals how our daily choices shape our health, longevity and independence as we age.

    Growing Bolder: Actor and Author Cary Elwes; Olympian Ruben Gonzalez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 51:00


    Actor Cary Elwes shares behind-the-scenes stories from The Princess Bride and why the film's magic still endures, in this GB Classic.

    Growing Bolder: Actor and Philanthropist Marlo Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 51:00


    Actor and Philanthropist Marlo Thomas talks about reinvention, overcoming fear, and taking small steps toward big dreams—no matter your age—in this GB Classic.

    Growing Bolder: Singer-Songwriter Jackie DeShannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 51:00


    In this Growing Bolder Classic, singer-songwriter Jackie DeShannon reflects on love, music, and mindset—and why curiosity and creativity matter at every age.

    Growing Bolder: 90-Year-Old Industrial Designer Barbara Beskind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 51:00


    At 90, Barbara Beskind went to work for global design firm IDEO. In this GB Classic, she shares why curiosity, adaptability, and experience still matter.

    Growing Bolder: Neurologist and Researcher Dr. Dean Sherzai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 51:00


    Dr. Dean Sherzai, co-director of Loma Linda University's Alzheimer's Prevention Program, reveals how lifestyle changes can prevent up to 90% of dementias.

    Growing Bolder: Personal Trainer & Healthy Aging Advocate Sheila Agnew McCoy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 51:00


    Sheila Agnew McCoy didn't become a personal trainer until she turned 65. She shares what she's learned about strength, resilience, and aging with confidence.

    Growing Bolder: Actor Gavin MacLeod; Alzheimer's Care Expert Molly Middleton Meyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 51:00


    In this GB Classic, Love Boat and Mary Tyler Moore star Gavin MacLeod shares how he overcame addiction and depression—and the mindset that rebuilt his life.

    Growing Bolder: Gerontologist and "Joyspan" author Dr. Kerry Burnight

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 51:00


    Gerontologist and “Joyspan” author Dr. Kerry Burnight explains why aging deserves celebration—and how joy, meaning, and purpose deepen with time.

    Growing Bolder: Style Icon Joyce Carpati; Comedian and Actor George Wallace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 51:00


    From opera singer to beauty consultant, Joyce Carpati is aging boldly. She reflects on how to stay engaged and keep saying yes at 82, in this GB classic.

    Growing Bolder: Herbal Pharmacist David Foreman; Actor Lee Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 51:00


    Herbal Pharmacist David Foreman breaks down why cravings hit—and shares four natural strategies to finally get ahead of them in this GB classic.

    Growing Bolder: Singer-Songwriter Crystal Gayle; Olympic Champion Jeff Farrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 51:00


    Crystal Gayle shares stories of her groundbreaking firsts—from platinum milestones to global tours—and how she carved her own path in country music in this GB classic.

    Growing Bolder: The Who's Roger Daltrey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 51:00


    A Growing Bolder Classic with Roger Daltrey of The Who — reflecting on the band's lasting impact and what it means to grow older without growing old.

    Growing Bolder: Singer-Songwriter Pat Boone; B-52's Fred Schneider

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 51:00


    In this GB Classic, music legend Pat Boone reflects on the habits, mindset, and motivation that have helped him stay fit, creative, and thriving for decades.

    Growing Bolder: Music Icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Diamond

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 51:00


    In this GB Classic, Neil Diamond shares what a lifetime in music has taught him about love, purpose, and staying true to who you are.

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