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For some, venturing out to new experiences or making new friends can be a challenge. It’s easy to hope that opportunity will simply come knocking at your door, but in reality, it’s up to you to make things happen.  Today, as I was out for…

In a world that often encourages us to wear masks, authenticity simply means living by your core values. It's about boldly being yourself, shedding the years spent behind social facades, and embracing the courage to be truly genuine. Today, we're revisiting a past favorite episode…

For those of you who’ve been with me for the last several years, you know that my middle granddaughter, Laila, was a born at 24 weeks, weighing 1.5 lbs. She fought like the warrior she is and came home after 97 days in the NICU.…

Today, we're revisiting a truly extraordinary conversation—one that left a profound mark on me. I’m replaying this special two-part episode to delve once more into the wisdom shared by a guest who epitomizes living with meaning and purpose. Having Parker Palmer guest on my show…

Mark Barnes and James Sturtevant, retired educators turned authors, have embarked on a mission to help people redefine aging. Their latest book, Hacking Life After 50: 10 Ways to Beat Father Time and Live a Long, Healthy, Joy-Filled Life, is a treasure trove of wisdom…

Some men have difficulty confronting their feelings, burying their emotions beneath piles of work, and striving for enrichment and success. But once the years dedicated to their careers are behind them, there is time to ponder and experience what is going on deep down. For…

Retirement takes on a new dimension when experienced as a couple. Yet, it's an aspect that is often overlooked. Today’s guests Caryl and Jay Casbon set out to shift this narrative. Their mission: to spotlight the journey of couples navigating this distinct life stage. Equipped…

No, not me, but Marcus Aurelius. I found this quote and wanted to share it as these words truly hit home. “When you arise in the morning, think of what a privilege it is to be alive, to think, to enjoy, to love ...” ―…