Don't Be Caged By Your Age

Updated: 11 Dec 2025 • 81 episodes
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A Pro Aging Podcast! Through weekly conversations with folks who shattered age-related expectations, you’ll find the resources, ideas and inspiration you need to thrive after 65!

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As soon as I turned 65, something shifted in the exam room… and not for the better.  In this episode, I’m sharing my personal experience with ageism in health care - how the tone of my medical appointments changed, why the attention to my symptoms dropped, and why so many of us suddenly get a pat on the shoulder instea

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In this deeply illuminating conversation, Conscious Dying Coach Laurie Reese joins me to explore how we can approach the end of life with intention, creativity, and a profound sense of personal agency. Laurie brings over 15 years of experience as a Household Manager and Personal Assistant supporting vibrant seniors and

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Have you ever felt the pull to let go of who you’ve been and step into a life that feels more aligned, more authentic, and more you? In this episode, I chat with Ray Martin, executive coach, global citizen, and author of Life Without a Tie, about how to embrace your later years with purpose, freedom, and joy.  Ray shar

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✨ "I"m living my life in the best way possible, and I want to have a wonderful time as long as I"m here." ~ Erika Andersen In this uplifting and joy-filled conversation, I sit down with Erika Andersen, bestselling author of The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life, to explore what it truly means to age magnificently.

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What if the fear of public speaking wasn’t something to conquer ... but something to transform into confidence, joy, and self-expression? Guest Linda Ugelow, speaking confidence and vocal coach, podcast host, and author of Delight in the Limelight, brings us an inspiring conversation about finding your voice after 65. 

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You’ve heard me say it before: pastures are for horses, not humans. But where did that phrase come from ... and what does it really mean? In this episode, I’m sharing the personal story behind the saying and how it perfectly captures the painful side effects of ageism.  From my childhood surrounded by horses to the out

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