Advantages To Aging Podcast

As I reflect on our journey together on "Advantages to Aging," I am grateful for your support. Today, I have decided to sunset the podcast to prioritize my well-being. Before we part ways, remember to reflect on your growth, reassess your life, and prioritize your health while continuing to inspire others. Stay engaged with the podcast community, revisit past episodes for learning, and remain open...

I had the pleasure of chatting with Kurt Roskopf, an inspiring advocate for inclusivity and accessibility. Kurt's story is nothing short of transformative, and I guarantee it will expand your perspectives on what's possible as we age. His mission is to create a world that is more inclusive for people with disabilities, and he's done incredible work in adaptive water skiing that will leave you both...

Listen as my guest host, Andrea Kumlin, interviewing me on the topic of aging and family caregiving. I shared my personal experience of supporting my mother through recent health challenges, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, providing support, and taking time for self-care. We discussed the challenges of balancing caregiving responsibilities with work obligations and highlighting t...

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Little did Andrea Kumlin, with Senior Sass, know that caring for her mom's end of life would present her next career opportunity. Once her mom has passed, she dusted herself off and thought it was over.  But then family and friends started to go to her for advice.  Andrea had also cared for other family members in their final days. She had a wealth of knowledge to share with others and has now cre...

It's easy to dread menopause. Our mother's generation wasn't really allowed to talk abou it, there are all the side effects women complain about, and it can seem like a loss in the sence of your identity changing. But take heart! Tonya Fines is here discussing how to best support our bodies during this transformation. She challenged us to think, "Is this really due to menopause? Or have I changed...

Is happiness an emotion or skill? Edwin Edebiri, CHO offers the concept that you can learn happiness as a skill! A skill? Yes, Edwin wrote a book to teach people how to choose happiness despite your circumstances. You can choose to let your circumstances depress you to a clinical diagnosis where you are then seeking medication. OR, you can learn "Happiness As A Skill" as he titled his book! He poi...

There are so many advantages to aging and today we're talking extra time, extra money, and acting on today! I was talking to a friend a couple of decades younger than myself and we were talking about what you do once you retire so I thought I'd share the ideas that came from that conversation. Sit? Relax? No, my advice was to start thinking now about what she'd want to do then. If she's anything l...

How can you maximize tax laws at all ages? In this episode, I, your host, Debbi-Jo Horton, am sharing some of my expertise with you! There are some important things to consider at all ages when it comes to benefits you could be taking advantage of.   I'm sharing it all! In our 20's we think we have a long time to start saving and being "money wise" - No Sir! Start today!!  Once we get married and...

"Never Retire", is what you'll hear from Martie Weatherly, founder of Dreams to Action Coaching and my guest for this episode. She's full of inspiration to set an impossible dream and go after it! It's not all downhill once you've reached retirement age. She had been walking with a cane and really thought she'd always be dependent on it. Till she made up her mind that she was going to walk indepen...

Looking for solutions to help you stay in your home longer as you age? Matt McGuire has the answers!  I loved the point he made to 1. Be proactive and start thinking about and budgeting for the modifications you may want to make. 2. Pay attention to your current behaviors...are you grabbing for certain fixtures in your house to aid you in sitting, standing, or climbing stairs? Those would be areas...

Have you seen the new tv pilot based on a true story? That's right, it's about you from your perspective. Have you ever been so pulled to write your story? Or do others tell you "You should write a book about ______." But writing your story doesn't always mean a book. Nitara Osbourne is here to share the ways she helps content creators tell their stories.  She not only shared how to manage emotion...

Has someone in your life passed away? Were your friends and family able to support you and have helpful conversations? Or did they say "I know exactly how you feel!" The reality is most people don't know how to talk about death and don't know how to support someone after they have had a loved one pass away.  Death is simply one of the chapters of life.  Cathy is here to normalize these conversatio...

We all have skeletons in our closets but what about dragons in our head? River Easter shared her expertise in learning your self-worth and gaining confidence. Too often we have these dragons as River pointed out. The dragons are those thoughts that stop you in your tracks or don't even let you take the first step. River helps her clients slay those dragons.  A dragon you may have is the fear of re...

With the holiday season upon us it means we will be seeing lots of family. And does it seem for some reason they feel like they can ask us anything? This can lead to a sticky situation. Debbie Barker is back offering helpful tips to escape and/or recover from the conversations you don't want to be a part of! Set intentions Don't dwell on the past Breathwork - 4-7-8 breathing Leave the room - pract...

Baby Boomers are Bold not Old!  This is the stance Wallis Pattisonn took awhile ago and encourages others to see the same.  She brought up so many good points like just because you are done with your career doesn't mean you lose the desire to still be valued.  You still have a lot of experience to offer about products and business.  You are still bold wanting to do something maybe more fulfilling...

Senior moments are the worst and can be embarrassing.  Maybe you lose your keys often or can't remember how to get out of Target. Well, Stan Goldberg, 10 times published author is here to shed some light on the brain, 9 types of senior moments, 5 steps to combat senior moments, and how we can be proactive to age gracefully. All senior moments are not the same and Stan explained why in this episode...

As a 75 year old Behavioral Scientist and coach, Sharon is the model of health and vitality. It's her joy to help us all have FRESH COURAGE and be meaningful contributors. When we know what makes us thrive, proud and confident, then giving our best comes easy along with a jazzed feeling about loving life again. Sharon loves to bring out the best in everyone and believes everyone has a unique golde...

"She's just being grumpy!" this was what Dee would over hear while she was at work, about her.  What her co-workers didn't know, was that, Dee was struggling with the pain from endometriosis.  She wrestled in her own mind about her behavior, how others felt about her, and the pain! Dee struggled with endometriosis her whole life, even being told because of it she may not conceive.  Praise to God s...

What do you do when you are facing tough times? Lynne Brown turned to a life coach and she was unimpressed with the advice.  "Really?" "Yes, write down 25 things you are grateful for each day and write down your dreams." So for the last 7 years, that's what she has done. She pointed out that you can't plant apple seeds and get oranges.  When you focus on the good, you attract good. That is the poi...

Never forget the events of 9/11/01! If you are anything like me you remember exactly where you were when 9/11 happened. That morning something was just off for me.  I cancelled a meeting and proceeded to take a shower where I sobbed from the unease in my soul. I didn't even finish my shower when I got the news of the terrible plane crashes. Such a tragic day! But you don't have to live in that sen...

Not everyone wants you to know about Life Settlements.  Have you heard of this term? Did you know that 90% of all life insurance policies don't pay out death benefits? They usually expire, lapse, or get surrendered. Options for your Life Insurance Policy: Keep it and keep paying the premiums Lower the death benefit so premiums are less Lapse and get the cash value paid outl ORRRRRR a Life Settleme...

Funny isn't it? We think personal growth is a tool to get ahead in business.  The reality is as humans we get joy from the growth.  We are hard wired to get that pay off for anything we do.  It's a little trick the body plays on us.  Good and bad. We talked all about this, the fulfillment that comes from pursuing personal growth, motivation, discipline, and accountabililty! Bobby steps in to hold...

Ellie Anbinder's back, from Caregivers-WellBeing, with helpful tips if you are facing a loved one being placed in assisted living or they have passed.  Once a loved one is no longer in your house...You have to move on with your life.  Ellie realizes those are tough words.  She knows what it's like to lose a spouse and she can speak and support others from personal experience.  You don't want to be...

Such a tough call when to call it quits in a relationship.  Timothy Sweets cautioned that if you have to ask if it's over...it's not.  When it's over you can feel like a fool.  Or sometimes we make foolish decisions because we are blinded by love. Timothy has seen it all through the years of his career as a divorce attorney.  On the morning of this interview, he met with previous clients.  These c...