Podcasts about creative aging

Overnight, Dori became her parents' caregiver – a labor of love that lasted for seven years. Her mom was suddenly a partially paralyzed wheelchair-bound amputee and her dad was declining due to increasing dementia. She wasn't ready. This event is to help prepare anyone – those who have been, are now, or will be a caregiver – in other words, all of us! Whether it is navigating the health care system, working with dementia, speaking about dying, or considering how to accept care if and when you need it, you will learn from Dori's experiences. Dori Gillam is a speaker and writer, inspiring people to age creatively and intentionally. She was born and raised in Seattle and has a BS in Psychology from the University of Washington. She has worked for the Bayview Retirement Community, AARP, and Sound Generations. She writes for 3rd Act Magazine and the UW Website. Currently, she is the Board Chair of the Northwest Center for Creative Aging and helped found the King County Coalition on Aging. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Center for Creative Aging.

Julie Kline and Sarah Jacobus from Lifetime Arts take a deep and inspiring dive into the transformative world of creative aging. As America's population shifts, nonprofits must adapt—and creative engagement is an exciting and necessary path forward.Together, they break open the outdated, medicalized view of aging and replace it with a vision where creativity, choice, and social connection are seen as core elements of a vibrant older life. They explore how creative programs provide empowerment, reduce isolation, and foster new identities for older adults—a dynamic shift nonprofits can't afford to ignore.Julie Kline, Director of Program Strategy at Lifetime Arts, passionately describes the organization's mission: “Our goal is to weave creative aging into the fabric of our communities.” She shares her personal journey, rooted in childhood experiences of writing plays for her grandparents, that fueled her dedication to bridging generations through creativity.Sarah Jacobus, Creative Writing Trainer, reflects on her own pivot into this field, especially during COVID, sharing: “Being in a creative aging class is really establishing a new sense of identity—one that's empowering and energizing.”The conversation also tackles the nuances of gender differences in participation, the need for thoughtful partnerships, the silent influence of ageism, and the exciting expansion of training opportunities for nonprofits of all kinds—even unexpected ones like botanical gardens.This episode will challenge you to ask: Are we ready to serve an aging population creatively, inclusively, and dynamically?00:00:00 - Welcome and Introduction to Creative Aging 00:02:20 - What Lifetime Arts Does 00:04:00 - The "Medicalized" View of Aging 00:06:15 - Julie Klein's Personal Journey Into Creative Aging 00:08:00 - Sarah Jacobus' Story and COVID's Impact 00:11:00 - Why Creativity Matters for Health and Aging 00:13:00 - Empowerment Through Creative Expression 00:14:45 - Gender Differences in Creative Aging Participation 00:18:20 - Why Nonprofits Should Care About Aging 00:20:45 - Building Effective Partnerships 00:22:00 - New Open Enrollment Training Opportunities 00:26:00 - Fighting Ageism Through Creative Programming 00:29:00 - Closing Thoughts and Call to Action #CreativeAging #EmpowerThroughArt #NonprofitInnovationFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Martin McConnell, founder of Music for Seniors, a non-profit dedicated to bringing live music experiences to older adults. We explore the impact of music on wellbeing, Sarah's advocacy for creative aging, and the incredible journey that led her to this work. Plus, we discuss her personal musical path, her TEDx talk, and her upcoming album Love Songs to the Universe. Whether you're passionate about music, aging, or simply love inspiring stories, this episode is for you!Read about more inspiring, powerful podcast guest stories in my FREE download ➡️ https://bit.ly/8TopPodcastStories=====================Here are ways to connect and work with me at Living on the B Side:=====================

Alexandra from Area Agency on Aging talks about some of the great classes and programs at the Campus for Creative Aging. Got Something to Say? is brought to you by United Federal Credit Union - We Get U! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ford, Assistant Facilitator for Berrien County Parkinson Support Group talks about the group and when they meet at the Campus for Creative Aging and how you can be a part of it. Got Something to Say? is brought to you by United Federal Credit Union - We Get U! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textDr. Heather Ikemire, Ph.D. is Executive Director of Lifetime Arts ( https://lifetimearts.org/ ), a national service organization focused on accelerating the impact of creative aging nationwide and leading this national, multi-sector movement to establish creative aging as an essential driver of older adult health and well-being.The vision of Lifetime Arts is to imagine a world without ageism and social isolation, where creative aging is embraced as a fundamental human right.Dr. Ikemire joined the Lifetime Arts team as Deputy Director in July 2022 and has been involved in leading Lifetime Arts' work to organize initiatives like the annual International Creative Summit in partnership with colleagues from the U.K. and Finland, bringing together more than 440 arts and aging leaders from 24+ countries.Dr. Ikemire came to Lifetime Arts with twenty years of experience in arts education and nonprofit management, including fifteen years with the National Guild for Community Arts Education, also a national service organization. While working there, she was focused on directing the Guild's large-scale, multi-year investment in Catalyzing Creative Aging as well as Creative Youth Development National Partnership.Dr. Ikemire has a Ph.D. in Theater for Youth from Arizona State University and a B.A. in English Literature from Vassar College.Important Episode Link - E.A. Michelson Philanthropy -https://eamichelsonphilanthropy.org/vitality-arts/videos/Go visit the “Videos to Inspire” page to see this work in action – and hear from Jane Fonda in the Foundation's recent video about the importance of creative aging.#LifetimeArts #HeatherIkemire #CreativeAging #Ageism #SocialIsolation #HumanRights #SocialPrescribing #Health #WellBeing #NationalGuildForCommunityArtsEducation #CommunityArts #HealthyAging #Dance #Music #Education #Drama #Art #Literature #EAMichelsonPhilanthropy #Libraries #Museums  #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #Podcasting #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Science #Technology #ResearchSupport the show

Aging is universal, and it's time we view it as an opportunity, not a limitation. Julie Kline, Director of Program Strategy at Lifetime Arts, discusses "creative aging" and its transformative impact. Julie highlights the necessity of embedding creativity into aging, emphasizing that “all of us are creative and should have opportunities to be creative across the entire span of our lives.”LifetimeArts.org takes a multi-level approach, empowering communities to embrace creativity for older adults while addressing systemic issues of ageism. With engaging insights, Julie shares staggering statistics: by 2034, adults over 65 will outnumber children under 18 in the U.S. This demographic shift demands a cultural change. “We're not just running programs; we're changing the culture,” she says passionately, pointing to the importance of integrating creative aging into every nonprofit's mission.Whether you're a library, an arts organization, or a community group, this episode challenges nonprofits to view aging services as central to their work. Watch and explore actionable steps to connect with older adults, build inter-generational relationships, and create a more inclusive future at your nonprofit! #CreativeAging #HealthyAging #NonprofitImpactFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

In this episode, we welcome Magda Kaczmarska, a dance artist, neuropharmacology researcher, and executive director of Dance Stream Projects, a nonprofit that promotes brain health through dance.  Magda shares her journey from neuropharmacology to dance, exploring the overlap between systematic scientific research and artistic expression.  She highlights the benefits of dance for brain health, including its impact on vascular and cognitive functions, mood improvement, and empathy enhancement.  Magda also discusses her innovative dance programs for older adults and people living with dementia, emphasizing the therapeutic value and social connections formed through movement.  Join us as Magda enlightens us on how dance can serve as a powerful tool for lifelong brain health and well-being. 00:00 Introduction to Magda Kaczmarska, MFA 01:13 The Intersection of Dance and Neuroscience 04:36 Mental, Physical, and Social Benefits of Dance 05:50 Dance and Brain Health Research 12:35 Creative Aging Programs for Older Adults 13:31 The Importance of Facilitating Dance Safely 14:44 Stories in the Moment: A Dance Program for Dementia 21:57 Personal Reflections and Success Stories 24:49 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Resources: To further explore how dance can benefit your brain health, connect with Magda and her nonprofit Dance Stream Projects. Explore Magda's article “Valuing embodiment: insights from dance practice among people living with dementia” online here. Connect with Madga on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/virtualbrainhealthcenter/support

This episode expands on SilverKite's partnership with the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation. Together, we have designed a year-long online arts workshop series, The Art of the Story, which is open to anyone who may be impacted by Parkinson's. Listen in to learn more about Northwest Parkinson's Foundation's mission, how SilverKite's arts workshops help support the NWPF community, and how you can get involved!In this episode, we spoke with:Dr. Marci Nemhauser (Social Services Manager at Northwest Parkinson's Foundation)Brian Herbison (workshop participant living with Parkinson's)Bertha Marselis (SilverKite Teaching Artist for the NWPF series)Kristine Pedigo (Director of Programs at Northwest Parkinson's Foundation)More info on the workshop series: https://www.silverkite.us/nwpfMore info on NWPF: https://nwpf.org/Interviews have been edited for time restraints.Each episode of Kite Tales features: personal stories about how the arts helped develop an intergenerational relationship, insight into SilverKite's programs and operations, and experience and research from the Creative Aging field. Kite Tales is a production of SilverKite® Community Arts (www.silverkite.us) and is hosted by Mckenzie Wilson.Music by Ben Thornwell.You can listen in and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and all sites by clicking the link below.

When it comes to our own mortality, one big thing that we all share is that we absolutely have to face it and most of us have no idea how to begin. Through her work as a death doula, Alua Arthur has honed the skills to aid others in navigating these uncertain seas- from the many logistics within end-of-life care to the often unpredictable cravings for human connection and understanding. These vulnerable moments can be colored by many emotions—pain, confusion, joy, regret, and release. Arthur's passion for her work shapeshifts to meet people where they are and guide them towards where they want to be. To Arthur, grappling with the challenges that await us starts way earlier than that final chapter. It isn't something to fear and dread and it's an endeavor we definitely should not be doing alone. In her debut book Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End, Arthur details how her life's work around death has informed and reshaped the ways she thinks we can embrace life while we're still living it. She touches on many encounters with death- from her background layered with the harsh realities of political refuge to mental illness to the firsthand experience of what advocacy for the dying really looks like. Equal parts intimate memoir, thoughtful exploration, and message of encouragement, Briefly Perfectly Human gives context to the author's deep and ever growing relationship with our innate impermanence. Through her storytelling, Arthur aims to explain why we should sit at the table to learn from some of our most painful questions and complicated truths about death- and she invites readers to pull up a chair. Alua Arthur is a writer, keynote speaker, and prominent death doula working to bring visibility to the world of death positivity. She is the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. Her work has been featured in national media outlets such as Vogue, Los Angeles Times, The Cut, The New Yorker, and Refinery29. She has made appearances on CBS's The Doctors, Disney's Limitless docu-series, and at the 2023 TED conferences with her TED Talk Why Thinking About Death Helps You Live a Better Life. Rebecca Crichton started her “Encore Career” as Executive Director of NWCCA in 2012 after 21 years with The Boeing Company. She refashioned her skills and knowledge as a writer, curriculum designer, and leadership development coach to offer Creative Aging programs at many Seattle area venues. An active participant in the local aging community, she writes regularly for 3rd Act Magazine. Buy the Book Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End Third Place Books

Creative Aging's executive director, Mia Henley, joined Eric Barnes on this week's episode of The Sidebar to talk about the organization's work across Memphis. 

A 100 year old woman is given some supplies and general directions. She creates art that brings forth a cherished memory of picking mushrooms with her grandmother in Poland.As a lesson on overcoming limitations, a group of older adults take a page from bed-bound Henri Matisse, who satisfied his drive to create by using a six-foot bamboo rod with charcoal in the tip to draw on his walls. The older people come up with an idea, pick up their bamboo rods, and get to work. Some have poor eyesight and others have limited mobility, but Matisse's example shows that there are few limitations on creativity. Funded by grants from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, there are teaching artists like Cheryl Kugler challenging older adults to express memories, make social connections, and reveal their unique experiences in art. Creating art in the later years of life is meditative and reduces stress while maintaining fine motor skills. Pushing through occasional frustrations in the process, the older adults develop a sense of self-empowerment and accomplishment.In this episode, Cheryl Kugler paints a picture of the value of artistic expression for aging people.

Can you find lifelong love with an AARP card in your wallet? Dori (72) and Mack (69) did, and they've got a lot to say on the subject! Join them for a candid chat where they dish on discovering love later in life. Balancing time for each other, family, friends, and furry companions? Yep. Talking about merging households? Yep. Starting a family? Probably not going to happen. People in their third act of life tend to seek more than mere flesh and flash, instead craving depth and maturity. Ignorance of each other's previous lives provides the bliss of having an abundance of stories, perspectives, and wisdom waiting to be discovered; an endless adventure! Dori Gillam is a speaker and writer on aging creatively and ageism and is the Board Chair for the Northwest Center for Creative Aging. She is a native Seattle-ite and loves hiking. www.dorigillam.com Mack McCoy is New York City born and raised and has been a real estate broker in Seattle for 30 years. His hobbies include playing pop music with friends and admiring Seattle theatre. This event is presented by Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Center for Creative Aging.

Each month, the Kite Tales podcast explores the world of cross-generational connections and how the arts can play a role in creating and developing these connections. Each episode features: personal stories about how the arts helped develop an intergenerational relationship, insight into SilverKite's programs and operations, and experience and research from the Creative Aging field. Kite Tales is a production of SilverKite Community Arts® (www.silverkite.us) and is hosted by Mckenzie Wilson.You can listen in and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube. Music by Ben Thornwell.

This episode expands on SilverKite's partnership with the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation. Together, we have designed a year-long online arts workshop series, The Art of the Story, which is open to anyone who may be impacted by Parkinson's. Listen in to learn more about Northwest Parkinson's Foundation's mission, how SilverKite's arts workshops help support the NWPF community, and how you can get involved!In this episode, we spoke with:Dr. Marci Nemhauser (Social Services Manager at Northwest Parkinson's Foundation)Brian Herbison (workshop participant living with Parkinson's)Bertha Marselis (SilverKite Teaching Artist for the NWPF series)Kristine Pedigo (Director of Programs at Northwest Parkinson's Foundation)More info on the workshop series: https://www.silverkite.us/nwpfMore info on NWPF: https://nwpf.org/Interviews have been edited for time restraints.Each episode of Kite Tales features: personal stories about how the arts helped develop an intergenerational relationship, insight into SilverKite's programs and operations, and experience and research from the Creative Aging field. Kite Tales is a production of SilverKite® Community Arts (www.silverkite.us) and is hosted by Mckenzie Wilson.Music by Ben Thornwell.You can listen in and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and all sites by clicking the link below.

Play and parenting, featuring work by Donna Emerson, Rosalie Sanara Petrouske and Donald Crane.Support the Show.

Inspiration and speculation, featuring poems by Donna L. Emerson, Paul Fisher and Sarah Yerkes.Support the show

Timely wordplay, with poems by Ronald Vossler, Shelley Smithson and Helen Wickes. Support the show

Join Judy Kinney, Executive Director of GenPride, and members of the LGBTQ+ community for a lively discussion about how to stay proud and engaged as they age. GenPride advocates for Seattle/King County older LGBTQIA+ adults' unique needs through programs and services that cultivate well-being and belonging. Judy Kinney (she/they) is an experienced non-profit leader and community builder who has devoted 20 years of her career to protecting, supporting, and advancing the well-being of older adults, including promoting the equality, safety, and health of older LGBTQIA+ people. Judy is deeply committed to centering the intersections of age, race, and LGBTQ+ identities in GenPride's work. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Center for Creative Aging.

Preservation of language, love, and integrity with poetry from Beverly Greenspan, William Greenway, and Mac Greene.Support the show

Disconnections, with excerpts from stories by John Picard and James O'Sullivan.Support the show

The power of melodies, memories and reveries, with poems by Olive Kohl Giese, Kathleen O'Toole, Diana La Com and Allen C. West.Support the show

Join Rebecca Crichton in conversation with Andrea Cohen, a long-time facilitator of Compassionate Listening practices. Andrea will share personal stories of how these practices have transformed conflicts – with families, friends, and within challenged communities – into relationships based on greater understanding, caring, and connection. Andrea Cohen, MSW, is a certified Compassionate Listening facilitator. She is the author of Practicing the Art of Compassionate Listening and director of the Compassionate Listening film Children of Abraham. She also co-directed the Compassionate Listening-based Jewish-German Reconciliation Project for several years. Rebecca Crichton started her “Encore Career” as Executive Director of NWCCA in 2012 after 21 years with The Boeing Company. She refashioned her skills and knowledge as a writer, curriculum designer, and leadership development coach to offer Creative Aging programs at many Seattle area venues. An active participant in the local aging community, she writes regularly for 3rd Act Magazine. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Center for Creative Aging.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Seattle's theatre community demonstrated resilience and adaptability, navigating through challenging times to envision a new era for the performing arts. Arts journalist and educator Misha Berson will moderate an open discussion about Seattle's current theatrical landscape with the respected artistic directors of three of the city's most popular stage companies: John Langs, head of the long-running ACT Theatre; Karen Lund, producing artistic director of Taproot Theatre in Greenwood; and Dámaso Rodríguez, the new artistic director of the Tony Award-honored Seattle Repertory Theatre. Misha Berson was the chief theatre critic for The Seattle Times for 25 years. Now a freelance writer and teacher, her work appears in The Seattle Times, American Theatre, and other publications, and she is the author of four books, most recently Something's Coming, Something Good: West Side Story and the American Imagination. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Center for Creative Aging.

Renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis will soon head the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music. This is a homecoming for the musician, composer and educator, who is a member of the famed musical Marsalis family. Marsalis joins us for more on how New Orleans influenced his early life and highlights the successes of the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music over its 12-year history and shares his visions for the future of the institution as its new artistic director.  Everybody has a story to tell, but not everyone has the confidence, training or even the right words to tell it.  That's where the Arts Council of Baton Rouge comes in. Their creative writing workshop encourages storytellers — specifically those 55 years old and up — to put pen to paper.  Pam Bordelon, participant, editor and facilitator tells us more about the workshop and the anthology of short stories recently published by participants. Mardi Gras season is in full swing, and parades and balls aren't always accessible to everyone, especially for those with disabilities and the elderly.  Thankfully, at St. Margaret's at Mercy nursing home in New Orleans, if you can't go to the Mardi Gras, they bring the Mardi Gras to you.  Louisiana Considered producer Alana Schreiber attended the home's annual Mardi Gras ball last year. Today, we give that story a second listen. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:00 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got Something to Say? is brought to you by United Federal Credit Union - We Get U!  Amy Nichols from the Campus for Creative Aging talks about upcoming events, small groups, cooking classes and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a moment to appreciate the humble but essential set of muscles we call the pelvic floor.  When the pelvic floor is working well, our bladder, bowels, and sexual functioning are more likely to be trouble-free. If they aren't working well, people can experience incontinence, constipation, pain, and a host of other troubles. Out of embarrassment or discomfort with the topic, people often turn to unreliable sources for information and help. Dr. Peg Maas, DPT, is a Board Certified Pelvic and Women's Health Physical Therapist who has worked and taught in the field for over 30 years. She works with people of all genders and ages, bringing useful pelvic health information to those who are ready to learn — no matter their comfort level with the topic. Dr. Maas's down-to-earth approach and humor will provide attendees with practical health-changing information for people to begin implementing before they even leave the building! Dr. Peg Maas, DPT, works at Swedish Medical Center and is a Clinical Faculty Member at the University of Washington, and a clinical lecturer at University of Puget Sound. In her clinical work, she treats patients of all ages and genders with a broad spectrum of pelvic floor diagnoses. She tries to set everyone she sees at ease so they feel comfortable asking the questions they hope to ask and can learn what they need to learn to reach their goals. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Center for Creative Aging.

Original Air Date: 12/10/2023 - Facilitator Rannah Gray and alumni from our most recently completed Creative Aging Writers' Workshop, which includes host Pam Bordelon, share the exciting journey of writing and compiling the short stories they wrote into a book – Louisiana Short Stores: An Anthology from America's Most Storied State. You can also find out how to get your copy!

Post-war poems by Vietnam War veterans Eric Forsbergh and Wayne Karlin. Support the show

From Maine to Georgia, and other realms, with poems by Penny Altman, James Wyshynski and Memye Curtis Tucker.Support the show

Join Denise Malm, Social Worker and Geriatric Mental Health specialist, as she dives into the fascinating world of Personal Safety Nets (PSN) and their role in combating the growing issue of loneliness and isolation in our society. Discover how this concept, born in 2007 thanks to Judy Pigott and Dr. John Gibson, offers creative ways to build meaningful relationships. Malm will uncover the potential of PSN to enhance connections and boost health and well-being as we age. Denise Malm, LSWAIC, GMHS serves as a social worker at the Wallingford Community Center. As a geriatric mental health specialist, Denise is trained to holistically assess and incorporate the complex physical and behavioral health conditions faced by each individual in her care. She also works with the University of Washington Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences AIMS Center as a clinical researcher supporting a study evaluating older adult participants engaged in a short-term behavioral activities intervention. Denise provides a multitude of services in a non-profit community setting including assessing dementia and delirium, evidence-based interventions for depression, facilitating discussions of end-of-life wishes, and working with adult children to plan and create a safety net for their aging parents. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Center for Creative Aging

Celebrating this milestone with an excerpt from Dorothy Pula Strohecker (Issue 1) and poems by Sharron Singleton and Nan Fry (Issue 50). Support the show

Listeners will learn about the National Center for Creative Aging and how every individual can flourish through creative aging. Note: The agency mentioned in this interview closed in 2017. Whether in or approaching retirement, participants will discover that approaching the possibilities and potential of aging equips us with resilience and a remarkable capacity for vitality in the world.Participants will:Learn about a remarkable paradigm shift in aging that is embracing creativity as a vital factor that fosters life satisfaction, contributes to improved health, and enriches connection and resilienceExplore the concept of flourishing through creativityLearn ways creativity can be introduced in daily living to stimulate positive physical, mental, emotional, and social impactLearn about resources to bring creativity into the caregiving process for adults as they ageDiscover resources of the National Center for Creative Aging to embrace creative aging throughout your lifespanAbout Dr. Greg Finch:For more than 20 years - as organizational strategist, medical school and university educator, and ICF ACC certified coach – Greg Finch has skillfully equipped executive leaders across high-impact organizations to powerfully shift and align their greatest strengths to confidently navigate the dynamic opportunities and ever-evolving challenges of optimal leadership, life, and enterprise. As a catalyst, guide, pragmatist, coach, educator, and accountability partner, Greg crafts judgment-free zones - brimming with compassion and humor - where clients discover and then forge their strengths and potential into remarkable impact. From C-Suite and Senior Executives to high-potential, Mid-Career, and Succession Candidates - Greg's clients continue to advance and flourish as leaders and change agents within demanding national and international environments.Dr. Finch's expertise in psychosocial behavior, racial and gender equity, somatic and aesthetic practice, and multicultural communication accelerates learning and application across multiple contexts. With university adjunct appointments to The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, The George Mason University Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, and The Georgetown University School of Theology, Greg brings evidence-based rigor, vibrant curiosity, and experienced pragmatism to each and every client, project, and organization.Having lived on both coasts - with stops in between including Washington DC, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Princeton, and Harpers Ferry - Greg continues to cycle, Zumba, yoga, kayak, chorus, write, and photograph his way around this great big world from his home base in the sky above Baltimore's Inner Harbor.Get in touch with Dr. Greg Finch:Visit Greg's website: https://www.wildgeeseamongus.com/home. The agency mentioned in this interview closed in 2017.Download Greg's handout: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/creativecaregiving Download program slides: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/finchslides What to do next: Click to grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition Please leave a review at Apple Podcasts. Join our Revolutionize Your Retirement group on Facebook.

TODAY´S EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FLOW RESEARCH COLLECTIVE Are you an entrepreneur, a leader, or a knowledge worker, who wants to harness the power of flow so you can get more done in less time with greater ease and accomplish your boldest professional goals faster? If you´ve answered this question with “hell yes” then our peak-performance training Zero to Dangerous may be a good fit for you. If this sounds interesting to you all you need to do is click the link below right now, pop in your application and one of our team members will be in touch with you very soon. https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview   ABOUT THE GUEST: Steven Kotler, a renowned New York Times bestselling author, a peak performance expert, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective joins the sought-after coach, and highly-rated speaker Steve D Sims. Steve D Sims is also a best-selling author and the host of The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve D Sims podcast.   In this podcast episode, you'll get a firsthand look at Steven Kotler's book "Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad." Steven Kotler shares the challenging activities that facilitate lifelong peak performance, the importance of socialization, and how introverts can achieve their peak potential. Tune in as he also discusses the profound impact of technology on social interaction and the aging process.    Watch this episode in full and learn how to perform at your best!   ABOUT THE EPISODE:  In this episode, you will learn about: 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - The Inspiration for Writing Gnar Country 04:01 - Difference of Peak Performance in your 30s and 50s 06:05 - Challenging Activities for Lifelong Peak Performance 08:45 - The Power of Socialization 13:09 - Peak Performance for Introverts 20:34 - Tech's Impact on Social Interaction & Aging 26:11 - The Wisdom of Textbooks and Novels   RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims/?hl=en Website: https://www.stevedsims.com/ Flow Research Collective's Social Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@achieveflow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RiseofSuperman Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefrc_official Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/ Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flow-research-collective-radio/id1520229508 Spotify podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A   Steven Kotler, the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, is one of the world's leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and an author with over ten bestselling books.   Some of his works include: The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, and so much more! Look out for his latest upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he debunks the old myths about aging and how you can boost your longevity through flow!

Featuring honorable mentions from the new issue of Passager, with poems by Joanne Holdridge, Liz Ahl, Laird Harrison and Nancy Lael Braun.Support the show

"People talk about those who are 65 years and older as one group, but you would never talk about those ages 0 to 40 as one group. There is the infant, the toddler, the kindergartner, then elementary and middle and high school... it goes on and on. There are 10 different categories for the first 40 years of life, yet society looks at the last 40 years and says 'oh, they're all the same' but they're not." Kim Daugherty of the Aging Commission of the Mid-South and Mia Henley of Creative Aging join us to share the nuanced needs of seniors, the vital role they play in creating a more inclusive community, and resources for individuals & caregivers alike. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Creative Aging Aging Commission of the Mid-South Memphis Area Legal Services Medicaid services MIFA Adult Protective Services This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Shana tova, with wayfinding poems by Liz Abrams-Morley, Amy White and Jean Connor.Support the show

Got Something to Say? is brought to you by United Federal Credit Union - We Get U!  Amy Nichols from the Campus for Creative Aging talks about upcoming classes and programs happening at the Campus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Core memories, with pieces by Ellen Hirning Schmidt, Maureen Murphy Woodcock, Maryhelen Snyder.Support the show

Older adults are important community members whose lives should be filled with joy and connection. Music and arts experiences promote cognitive vitality, reduce isolation, and provide opportunities for community engagement.With that in mind, Creative Aging Mid-South provides high-quality, professional arts programming to seniors in our community. This week on Faithfully Memphis, join host Emily Austin for a conversation with Mia Henley, Executive Director of Creative Aging. We also learn about Edith Stein, whose feast is celebrated on August 9. Learn more about Creative Aging at https://www.creativeagingmidsouth.org/.

Daniel Mack has been working on a project for several years called The Casual Alchemist. It's about letting the process of making things be a portal to the creative unconscious. That includes a whole lot of things, including creative aging, but don't for a minute think that this is  for people later in life because no matter what age you are, like it or not, you are aging. It's all about fresh creative and spiritual opportunities for anyone going through a life transition and that's pretty much a constant with us all, 

This holiday's other implications, with pieces by D.R. James and Roy Cheng Tsung, plus a peek inside the new issue with a poem by Keli Osborn. Support the show

Inspired reading, with pieces by Leon Arden and Shirley J. Brewer, plus a peek inside the new issue with a poem by Charles Kesler.Support the show

We are all in relationships with people who have died. Whether they are our friends and family members, partners or teachers, we have all had to accept their absence from our lives.   How do we remember, memorialize, and communicate with them? We will share the many ways we continue to feel the presence of people significant to us. Join Rebecca Crichton, Executive Director of Northwest Center for Creative Aging and Dr. Jennifer R Levin, licensed marriage and family therapist and recognized Fellow in Thanatology.  Dr. Levin will share insights from her work with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing traumatic grief, sudden death, and post-traumatic growth. Dr. Jennifer R. Levin specializes in working with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing traumatic grief, sudden death, and post-traumatic growth. In 2000 Jennifer received her doctorate from the UCLA School of Public Health and in 2014 she earned her master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University. Jennifer is a licensed marriage and family therapist in CA and WA and is a recognized Fellow in Thanatology; the study of death, dying, and bereavement from the Association of Death Education and Counseling. Professionally, Dr. Levin has served as the executive director of Hospice of Pasadena and taught at several California universities. Jennifer provides training, consultation, and crisis support to businesses, schools, and community-based organizations experiencing bereavement and loss. Jennifer is also the host of the podcast Untethered: Healing the Pain from a Sudden Death. To learn more about Dr. Levin visit www.therapyheals.com. Rebecca Crichton started her “Encore Career” as ED of NWCCA in 2012 after 21 years with The Boeing Company. She refashioned her skills and knowledge as a writer, curriculum designer, and leadership development coach to offer programs related to Creative Aging at many venues in the Seattle area. An active participant in the local aging community, she writes regularly for 3rd Act Magazine.

Back to school, with an excerpt by Dian Seidel.Support the show

Stirrings and strandings, with excerpts by Joyce Abell and Timothy Reilly.Support the show

Reformations, with poems by Curt Sloan, Jesse Arthur Stone and Joyce La Mers.Support the show

Did you know the Puget Sound region is known as a place where people with Dementia are respected, welcomed, and fully belong? Sandy Sabersky, Co-Founder of Elderwise® and co-author of The Elderwise Way, A Different Approach to Life with Dementia, will share how Spirit-Centered Care® provides connection and meaning for people with dementia as well as a way for care partners to grow. Marigrace Becker, Program Manager of Community Education and Impact at the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center (MBWC) and the Director of the Memory Hub will highlight the Memory Hub as well as some of the many resources available for people in our region living with and engaged with dementia. Sandy Sabersky is co-founder of Elderwise® and co-author with Ruth Neuwald Falcon, of The Elderwise Way: A Different Approach to Life with Dementia which explains the Elderwise Philosophy and practice of Spirit-Centered Care®. She practiced physical therapy for 25 years and is a Certified Sage-ing Leader with Sage-ing International. Marigrace Becker, MSW, is the Program Manager of Community Education and Impact at the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center (MBWC) and the Director of the Memory Hub: A Place for Dementia-Friendly Community, Collaboration, and Impact. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Center for Creative Aging. This event is sponsored by Dementia Friends Washington.    

Honoring our late loved ones, with poems by Mark Elber and Fran Markover. Support the show

Four poems in the spirit of mother-ness, introducing a new collection by Sandy Longley.Support the show