Celebrating Differences

Send us Fan Mail Episode 37: On October 18th we finished an intensive virtual retreat that ran from 10 am to 5:30 pm every day for 40 days...we were alternatively exhausted and enthused at what we learned. We took some time out to record our reaction to the message and the practice of this ancient form of self actualizing practice. Hope you learn some things and enjoy the conversation.--- This epi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 36: Ani Colt and Truda Stransky get deep into the concept of self love and why it is important to all of us. They really enjoy each other and it shows as they go back and forth about their work and lives. They also discuss Ani's book Self Love as Spiritual Practice: Nine Keys to Loving Yourself. The book is available on Amazon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Ancho...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 35: A man of strong faith, Neil has spent most of his life helping the BIPOC community by teaching and organizing programs. His work in Atlanta and Pittsburg have changed thousands of lives. Neil and I met at a National Bike Summit in Washington DC. We later worked together to qualify and certify Neil as a League Coach so he could certify League Cycling Instructors. Now he...

Send us Fan Mail 34: Good Grief 2 - Nancy Jackson and our own Preston "Ty" Tyree talk about the death of their Father, Mother and Brother  Their Father died in an automobile crash on his way to move a refrigerator at her property in the woods. Their mother died after a long illness and Nancy was with her at the end.  Their brother Ned died estranged and it was difficult for both of them....

Send us Fan Mail Episode 33: Andy Robin had an eclectic career path and now is working hard to keep his retired life just as varied. His experience prompted him to write "Tapas Life." A quick read it is almost like having a conversation with Andy. If you get to 65, with some care you’re likely to live another 20 - 25 years or more. Andy’s book ‘Tapas Life’ is not your typical “retirement...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 32: Good Grief 1: Introduction to our series on Loss and Grief: Truda Spansky has been a psychoanalyst for 36 years. She is still working with clients via the internet but she sat down with us in the studio to talk about her Jungian view of grief. Loss is real and everyone experiences it. What we heard from Truda is that everyone deals with it in their own way. Truda also...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 31: 09/19/2021: Rich is Managing Editor at Next Avenue, a non-profit that is a part of the PBS system and whose mission statement says “Our mission is to meet the needs and unleash the potential of older Americans through the power of media. He is an author of two books about personal finance and they are both on Amazon. How to Avoid a Mid-Life Financial Crisis ( Avoid Boo...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 30: August 12, 2021: Melissa is currently working as a fashion model and she spoke with Ani and Preston about that work. Melissa and I met over lunch at a National Bike Summit and I was instantly a little bit in love. Her energy permeates any room she is in. She is an ardent advocate and activist for social justice, women and cyclists. This is a second career, her first in...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 29: 09/05/21: John talks about his new book, his time in France and Africa and our times together in Prep School as well as his life that he is thankful for. John has recently published a book “The Star Gazer” that is basically an autobiography with the names changed to protect the guilty. It is available on Amazon (use the whole name “The Star Gazer: An Amazing Search for...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 28: 08/29/21 Linda Anderson dives into the world of books and book conservancy as well as her background as an art teacher. She makes her own sketch books and recently returned from a camping trip that covered 2,500 miles in the Southwest. She talks about NaNoWiMo or National November Writing Month when you are supposed to do a novel of 50,000 words in 30 days. We have gon...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 27: 08/22/2021 Jessica Lemann talks with Ani and Preston about her life and her work as Associate Director of Outreach & Advocacy at AARP in Texas. She gives us insights into the philosophy of AARP as well as the focus of some of the programs like Livable Communities. We have crossed paths frequently in the past as Jessica has worked on bicyclist safety and livable com...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 26: 08/15/2021: Preston talks with Elizabeth Sluder about the work she is involved in helping people live a life after addiction. In a relatively rural area of historic Virginia she helps create space for people to help themselves. She is also working towards her own aging years through activity and diet. Elizabeth is also Preston's cousin... Listening to all she is d...

Send us Fan Mail Elsa is a first generation American who has a Master's degree in Physical Therapy and is working to make the lives of our elder population better. A year ago she started a business "Elderwheels" to provide "Premium assisted mobility for Seniors." This interview got pretty intense as we touched on many issues that Elsa feels strongly about. One of Elsa&apos...

Send us Fan Mail DeVon is a Marine, a Financial Planner, and is working to make his community better. He expects to live until he is 95 which gives him a lot of time to make a difference. If you are interested in his professional help you can reach him at DeVonDarden@FinancialGuide.com. We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get...

Send us Fan Mail Tye Sheets Pierpont and Chip talking about traveling all over the world and the people they have met, about physical fitness and their decision to leave the United States for their retirement home in Thailand! Their travel stories are amazing as this couple have immersed themselves in the cultures they have found themselves in. They talk about holding Syrian refugee babies in Gree...

Send us Fan Mail I think Howie Richey’s Twitter account says it all: Howie Richey (@howzow). Party host, ace Texpert tour guide, social designer, woodworker, word arranger, radio personality, funny sort. He has also written a book about Austin called Party Weird and that is the link to buy it. We met Howie through his wife Linda Anderson who showed up at our Tai Chi group and then both of them sho...

Send us Fan Mail First, we are glad to be back from the long break we took during the pandemic. What with selling and buying a house, moving our furniture in to storage, traveling around to AirBNBs and then moving all that stuff in storage back into a new house and then to both have to go in for surgery… it has been an eventful time. But today, we are back and excited about our two guests. Our pri...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 20: Hosted by Preston "Ty" Tyree and Ani Colt: The conversation in this episode is far ranging but keeps coming back to being active physically and mentally to maintain your edge into your 80's and beyond. Chris Crowley, 86 year old Author of Younger Next Year : Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy - Until You're 80 and Beyond has sold over 2 million copies and b...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 18: Hosted by Preston "Ty" Tyree: Ani Colt is in her 80th year and talks about what that means and how an adventure is playing out during this time of pandemic and civil unrest around criminal justice reform.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Episode 17: Hosted by Ani Colt: Ani Colt speaks with her friend Suzann Robins -- a 30 minute conversation that covers gender, labels, the importance of embracing diversity and so much more. Suzann, who Ani sees as a really smart woman,  speaks of us living in a world where we are afraid of each other -- that this is not a way to love -- why we need to stand on the side of love. Su...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 18: Chris Gross talks with Preston Tyree about the FrankenBike swap meets. We also got into discussions about making money, loving people, the pandemic and criminal justice. Chris calls himself a recovering iconoclast as he reaches 50 years old. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Episode 16: Cohosted by Ani Colt and Ty Tyree: getting married in you 70s is not for sissies. But selling a house, buying a new house and trying to figure out what to throw away adds a who level of complexity. Ani and Ty talk about moving in the middle of a Pandemic. You can help support this podcast by clicking on this link and donating a small amount monthly.   --- This episode...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 15: Hosted by Ani Colt: Sandy Gil and I clicked when we first met a couple of years ago now. She’s a 1946, born eleven months after World War II ended. Growing has always been important to Sandy and her work involves helping other people grow. Because of the pandemic, Sandy is taking the time to go deeper into the process. She speaks of the need to “Be before the Do.” ---...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 15: This bonus discussion with Dr. Kaye, of why healthy touch is important from birth to death gives us a good reason to go back and listen to Epiphany Jordan (#13) and Dr. Susan Kaye (#14) Music by Bensound --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Episode 14: Hosted by Ani Colt: Ani talks with Dr. Susan Kaye:  Today, I recorded a session with my friend Susan Kaye. Susan is a Ph. D., Sexologist, Sexuality Educator, and Surrogate Partner Specialist. As it says on her website, DrSusanKaye.com , she believes that everything begins and ends in connection with our bodies, “I help others to heal and to grow through connecting to t...