The Ron Greenwald Show

An engaging discussion on the joys of pickleball, including its social impact, accessibility, and the importance of finding the right community to play with. Join Ron and pickleball superstar Mike Branon for a conversation about…you guessed it…pickleball! There’s a lot more to it than just the fun name. Their conversation touches on several hot-pickleball topics: the social aspect of the game, the...

Gain valuable insights from experts Jennifer McGibbons & Patricia Garcia on how to plan for the future, navigate estate administration & manage family dynamics. In this episode, Ron is joined by estate planning experts Jennifer McGibbons and Patty Garcia. Jennifer specializes in estate planning, trust administration, and charitable planning, while Patty is a licensed professional fiduciary...

A journey through the history & evolution of wine, from ancient civilizations to modern times…sommelier John Penate returns for another delicious episode. Take a trip back in time to the beginning of wine, as John Penate makes a return trip to the podcast.  In America, we know Georgia as the “Peach State” but for the rest of the world, Georgia is an ancient country found at the intersection of...

Shaye Huggins, a senior travel advisor for AAA, shares her favorite exotic destinations, tips for better travel and the benefits of working with a travel agent. The world is opening up again, and travel is finally back on everyone’s radar! Shaye Huggins, a senior travel advisor for AAA, gives us her insights on all the safest and most exciting travel options for the remainder of the year, and remi...

Meet the Experts with Insights on Real Estate, Inheritance & Estate Planning. Learn How to Navigate Legal & Financial Complexities for a Smooth Transition.  Mark Feinberg and Todd Stevens are esteemed estate planning experts. In this episode, you’ll learn everything there is to know about the potential consequences of not having a plan in place, and how estate planning is not just for the...

Meet the team at The Greenwald Realty Team!   Katy Kingery, Real Estate Agent and Matt Axelson, Real Estate Advisor sit down with your host Ron Greenwald for a conversation about life, basketball, real estate, and the challenges of senior living.  Supporting older adults as they navigate through life is the cornerstone of the work The Greenwald Realty Team does, and doing that job effectively take...

Italy means history, culture…and wine.  Join expert sommelier John Penate for an audio tour of what Italian wine has to offer by region, type and taste. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Their history informs their culture, which informs their wine.  And it does so deliciously. In this episode, Master Taster Sommelier John Penate takes us on an audio wine tour of Italy as he chronicles his advent...

If you’re selling a luxury property, the World Bid Auction Platform creates urgency and market value by connecting you with buyers from around the world. People often ask, why would someone auction a property? Isn’t that only related to foreclosures Turns out, no. Not even close. Braun International and Premiere Estates focus on luxury residential property and commercial real estate, and together,...

Spiritual care chaplain, bereavement counselor, end-of-life specialist, Suzanne Barone of Heartford Hospice gives the very best care at the most crucial time.  There are many popular misconceptions out there when it comes to hospice care.  What is it, really?  What does it mean?  How does it work?  Suzanne Barone of Heartford Hospice gives us a thorough and fascinating picture of all what’s involv...

Each of us has a duty not to leave a mess when we pass on. Proper estate planning by the expert team at Lorenz Private Trustees will do just that. Many people avoid drawing up an estate plan because they think talking about death will make it happen. But nothing could be further from the truth. Estate planning is not about predicting the future, or inviting death, it’s about your power to write do...

MIMX stands for Minority Interest Market Exchange and brings commercial real estate buyers and sellers together from around the world…seamlessly.  Braun’s Minority Interest Market Exchange (MIMX) is a one-stop marketplace for those wishing to invest in partnership & minority interests in commercial real estate. Prior to the creation of MIMX, minority partners had virtually zero options when th...

Specialist Rebecca Montano works with individuals and families to assess their situation, ascertain where they need help, and coordinate and monitor their care. No one gets a rulebook on aging.  Not the parents.  Not the children.  None of us do.  But on the journey of aging, it helps to know an aging life specialist. Meet Rebecca Montano, owner of Aging Focused Care Management Services, and learn...

Matthew Owens gives the inside scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about trusts but were afraid to ask – and some of what you’ll hear might just surprise you.  Trusts, estates, inheritance disputes – all part of a day’s work for attorney Matthew Owens.  In this informative interview, Matthew gives listeners the inside track on how to avoid challenges to a trust, and more importantly, how t...

The Rancho Coastal Humane Society is expanding…with new and exciting opportunities for pets and people to meet, greet and find a forever home together.  Judi Sanzo, the President and CEO of The Rancho Coastal Humane Society, is on a mission: providing a haven for animals coming from over-crowded shelters, and making the best possible match between pets and their persons.  With the current expansio...

Operation Underworld is a story about eavesdroppers and spies, saboteurs and informants and the unlikely alliance between the Navy and the Mafia in World War 2. Just when you thought you’ve heard every World War 2 story out there, author Matthew Black comes up with a new and very surprising one. Operation Underworld How the Mafia and U.S. Government Teamed Up to Win World War II is a fascinating r...

A former Deputy District Attorney shares the lessons he’s learned over 25 years in the trenches prosecuting cases of elder abuse and scams.  Paul Greenwood is a man on a mission. For over 25 years, he’s been a passionate and determined advocate for seniors, and has prosecuted over 750 cases on their behalf – cases involving elder abuse, financial scams and unfortunately, much more. With our baby-b...

Family-owned Westmont Senior Living has five top-notch communities throughout San Diego. Find out why they’re the “Best in the West” at what they do. By 2030, 20% of California residents will be 75 years +, and California is going to look a lot more like Florida as time moves forward. As a result, senior living is not only a compassionate space, but also, as consumers get more discerning, a compet...

The San Diego Foundation is there for all who are interested in giving back by way of charitable gifts. Find out more in this fascinating podcast.  Leslie Klein is a passionate advocate for those wanting to leave a legacy.  By combining donors’ visions with The Foundation’s expertise in philanthropy and financial management, she oversees the formulation and implementation of a fully comprehensive...

What to do as our parents age and pass? Leanne Maestre offers a guide to helping families (especially siblings) communicate and plan it together, for the best.  As parents age, often a child will move in with them to be a caregiver - it happens all the time. But once the parents are gone, painful legal issues can arise between siblings. Issues that can be solved with the right planning. Leanne Mae...

Amy Walling is an energetic and compassionate advocate for her clients, helping them find the best ways to achieve their charitable goals in planned giving. The challenges of leaving a legacy are many. In this insightful interview, Amy Walling and host Ron Greenwald discuss the complexities and importance of planned giving, as well as how to understand a client’s specific goals to help them struct...

Suzanne Forman bravely shares her family’s story in detail and covers many of the subjects we most often don’t want to discuss. It’s a heartfelt must-listen.  Every member of the family is affected when faced with what to do with aging parents. For Suzanne, as her mother’s memory loss accelerated, so did the urgency to step in and try to help. In doing so, she became her parent’s full-time caretak...

From player, to coach to sportscaster, hear the incredible (and entertaining) story of “The Coach”, the one and only John Kentera. No one can tell a story like John Kentera. In this fun and entertaining interview, John recounts his chronicles on and off the field as a player, his experience coaching multiple teams in multiple sports over multiple years, and his blossoming career as a sportscaster....

Many families are touched by Alzheimer’s, but most don’t know there’s a free resource available to help them navigate their way - Alzheimer’s San Diego.   It’s hard to believe, but one hundred thousand people in San Diego are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. While many more may exhibit symptoms, there are no official diagnoses on file, and families need a resource to ask questions to get a better under...

  Self-evaluation is hard and being realistic about health and finances can be harder. Making proactive decisions about both are the key to good senior living.  Sonny and Robert Googins were comfortably retired in Georgia, but storms, snow and proximity to family prompted a move not only closer to family, but a move across the country to a senior community in California. In this inspired interview...

Caring for an elderly parent and navigating the tension that comes with it – hear from a family that has survived the blow ups to do what’s best for Grandma. A must-listen this Thanksgiving season. Tensions run high and family dynamics are hyper-sensitive when deciding what to do with an elderly parent’s living situation. Unfortunately, many families fracture and don’t properly reconcile, even aft...