Podcast Finale: Debbie & Sam Reflect on Five Years of Podcasting and Ten Gap Years

Today is a special episode because, after five years, this podcast is ending. You’ll hear why in this episode. Debbie and her husband, Sam Harrington, talk about why it’s time for a finale, about getting old, about legacy (and how it’s different for the two of them, right now), about their life during the past decade, how it's changing even now (they're both 72), and about what lies ahead, at least creatively.  Frankly, Debbie doesn't sound very happy in this episode, but that’s because this has been a hard decision. Debbie thinks it's the right one; Sam needs convincing.  But there is some good news! Debbie is continuing to explore the topic of [b]old age on Substack where she writes essays, host Q&A’s, and has created a lively community of [b]old women writers, in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. And some younger women too. She invites you to join her on Substack! It's more interactive than the podcast, you'll get to know other subscribers in the Comments, and you can offer your own take on the topic of what it's really like to get old and why it requires [b]oldness. https://debbieweil.substack.com Endings are always bittersweet but you've got access to 120 past episodes of [B]old Age on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts.  ////////// Continue the conversation about [B]old Age, and what getting old is really like, on Debbie's [B]OLD AGE Substack.  //////////   Mentioned in this episode or useful:S3E21: Nicholas Christakis on How the Pandemic Will Affect Your Life Until 2024S4E13: Nicholas Christakis With a COVID Update and the Connection Between Pandemics, War, and Climate ChangeS3E24: Steven Petrow on the Stupid Things He Won’t Do When He Gets OldS6E8: Steven Petrow on His Sister Julie, the Importance of Choice, and Medical Aid in DyingS5E7: Andrew Steele on Research at the Cellular Level That Could Slow AgingS4E17: Dr. Bree Johnston on Psychedelic Therapy to Ease Fear of DeathAt Peace: Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life by Samuel Harrington MD (​Grand Central Life & Style; 2018)LA PETITE PERIGOURDINE, Paris (restaurant Debbie & Sam mention, where Julie-Roxane used to work)Debbie’s Substack editor: Erin ShetronFINALLY, a shoutout to Julie-Roxane, Debbie’s podcast producer (currently off social media & website-less!). Without JR, there would be no podcast.   More [B]OLD AGE:debbieweil.com/podcast120 episodes of the [B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE continues on SubstackEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comDebbie and Sam’s blog, started in 2013: Gap Year After SixtyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweil   Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell)   Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake