The Fourth Quarter Podcast

Send us Fan Mail We trace why the show begins with a reunion in-memoriam board and turns into a mission to protect quality of life through simple daily movement. We revisit standout guest stories and real-time coaching wins that prove momentum builds faster than most people think when the goals stay small and consistent.  • the reunion wake-up call and why self-care matters in the fourth quarter ...

Send us Fan Mail A warm meal can keep someone alive, but a familiar knock at the door can keep them human. We sit down with David Linnell, Director of Meals on Wheels Diablo Region, to unpack what really happens when you deliver to homebound seniors: you reduce food insecurity, you ease loneliness and isolation, and you create a weekly safety net through relationship and simple awareness. David sh...

Send us Fan Mail You can grind harder for years and still feel stuck and that’s the moment this conversation is for. We sit down with Patti Moon, owner of Next Level Nutrition, LLC and registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and board certified sports nutrition specialist, to talk about nutrition for adults over 50 who want real energy, better workouts, and sustainable fat loss without...

Send us Fan Mail You can hear it in their voices: something is changing, and it’s not just step counts. We’re checking back in with four people we’re coaching to see what’s working, what’s still hard, and what happens when you stop trying to “get motivated” and start building momentum through small daily commitments. If you’re focused on healthy aging, longevity, and building a sustainable fitness...

Send us Fan Mail What if the fourth quarter of life could be your strongest yet? We sit down with trainer, speaker, and creator of Body by Ann, Ann Affinito, to rethink midlife health with a practical, hopeful lens. Ann blends science, compassion, and decades of coaching to show how women can build muscle, protect bone density, and reclaim energy through menopause and beyond—without extreme diets...

Send us Fan Mail What if the fourth quarter isn’t winding down but gearing up? We sit with Betty, 82, who calls this stage “overtime” and proves every second still counts. Once a self-described non-athlete, she found hiking in her late 40s, learned to climb, and discovered that fear is a signal to proceed with care, not a command to quit. From Shasta and Rainier practice to steep local summits and...

Send us Fan Mail The fourth quarter isn’t a countdown; it’s a decision point. We sit down with two brave listeners, Charles and Bill “Bones,” for live, on-air coaching designed to build momentum through tiny, winnable habits. Charles, 67, is navigating type 2 diabetes while caring for his wife after a stroke. His top goal is simple and vital: protect sleep to restore energy. Rather than overhaul e...

Send us Fan Mail What if the most important fitness decision you ever make happens after 40? We sat down with Linda and Gerry Blight, authors of Fittin' It All In: Adult Fitness, 40 to Forever, to unpack a brutally honest, hopeful roadmap for the “fourth quarter” of life—where momentum, modification, and recovery matter more than ego or PRs. Linda brings a lifetime of movement and coaching; G...

Send us Fan Mail What if “terminal” became a focusing lens, not a finish line? We sit down with triathlete and ultrarunner Jonathan Pascual, who lives with stage 4 paraganglioma, to explore how movement, principles, and community can transform fear into purpose. Jonathan shares the early warning signs he ignored as an endurance athlete, the reality of treatments and side effects, and the mindset s...

Send us Fan Mail What if the simplest daily habits could rewrite your next decade? We explore how accountability—delivered with truth and grace—beats motivation every time, and we coach two brave guests live as they swap perfectionism for consistency. Karen opens up about hitting a milestone age, grieving siblings gone too soon, and wanting the strength and energy to show up for her grandchild. He...

Send us Fan Mail Redefine the fourth quarter and reclaim your healthspan. We take a clear-eyed look at life after 60 and push past the old limits, focusing on independence, mobility, and joy—because living well beats living long without quality. You’ll hear how small, steady actions become a flywheel: walking daily, tracking simple metrics, and choosing routines you can maintain through busy seaso...

Send us Fan Mail Want your next decade to feel like your best decade? We’re kicking off The Fourth Quarter Podcast with a clear, simple mission: help you become the healthiest version of you from the age of 60 and beyond—without extremes, shame, or confusing advice. We tell our origin story, talk about turning 60, and lay out a practical path where small steps, patience, and enjoyment lead to real...