Beyond 60: Unscripted

In the Season One finale of Beyond 60: Unscripted, Ruth Williams-Brinkley sits down with travel expert Sandra DeShazier for an inspiring and practical conversation about making travel feel possible, meaningful, and joyful after 60. Together, Ruth and Sandra explore how travel changes in this season of life, from planning around comfort, health, budget, and safety to choosing trips that reflect who...

In this episode of Beyond 60: Unscripted, Ruth Williams-Brinkley sits down with her longtime friend Bob Gift for a warm and thoughtful conversation about retirement, identity, and the search for purpose after a long and demanding career. While Bob’s woodworking provides the frame for the discussion, the episode is really about something larger: what happens when the titles, routines, travel schedu...

In this episode of Beyond 60: Unscripted, Ruth Williams-Brinkley sits down with author Janice Cosby Adams for a heartfelt conversation about beauty, aging, self-acceptance, and the freedom that comes with embracing who you are. Janice, whose striking gray hair first appeared when she was a child, shares how what once made her different became a source of confidence, identity, and inspiration. Her...

What if your retirement dollars could stretch further and your days could slow down, without shrinking your life? In this episode, Ruth sits down with certified financial planner and expat Jennifer Harper, who now lives and works in Portugal, to unpack what living abroad really looks like beyond the glossy highlight reels: visas, housing requirements, healthcare, taxes, currency swings, travel cos...

Grief is universal, but we do not hear enough men speak about it with honesty. In this tender and deeply human episode, Ruth sits down with Herman Bulls to explore loss through a perspective that is often kept private, men’s grief, and the expectations placed on men to stay composed, stay busy, and stay strong even when their world has changed. Herman shares the love story he built with his wife,...

Widowhood is a reality many people face beyond 60, but it is rarely discussed with the honesty it deserves, and this episode goes there with care, clarity, and hope. In “Grief, Loss, and Living On,” Ruth and Fawn sit down with Teri Fontenot, former CEO of Woman’s Hospital and longtime board leader, who shares her deeply personal story of losing her husband after a rapid, devastating cancer diagnos...

Caregiving can be one of the most loving roles we ever step into, and one of the most intense, especially in retirement when you are juggling your own health, finances, time, and relationships while showing up for someone else. In this episode of Beyond 60: Unscripted, Ruth Williams-Brinkley is joined by entrepreneur and caregiver advocate Alexandra Drane, co-founder of Archangels, for an honest,...

In this inspiring episode of Beyond 60: Unscripted, Ruth and special guest host Fawn sit down with Dr. Molly Coye—global healthcare innovator and Board Chair of SFJAZZ—to discuss how she’s redefining life after 60. Dr. Coye shares her journey from leading major health systems to championing the arts, highlighting the mental and emotional benefits of music, especially jazz, for those over 60. She d...

In this episode of Beyond 60: Unscripted, Ruth sits down with Fawn Lopez and Tom Schreier, Founding Director of the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI) at the University of Notre Dame. The ILI is a unique program for individuals who have completed their career, inviting them to reimagine their next stage of life surrounded by a diverse group of peers and the dynamic Notre Dame community. This con...

Love after 60 can feel equal parts exciting and intimidating, especially if you have been out of the dating world for a while. In this episode of Beyond 60: Unscripted, host Ruth Williams-Brinkley is joined by dating coach Bela Gandhi for a fun, honest conversation about what it really takes to open your heart again in this season of life. Together, they talk about the fears that often show up whe...

In this episode of Beyond 60: Unscripted, we dive into one of the biggest questions we all face—What’s next? Ruth Williams-Brinkley and special guest host Fawn Lopez sit down with executive coach and author Dr. Leslie Braksick, co-founder of MyNextSeason, to explore how to navigate major life and career transitions with intention and joy. Leslie shares expert insights on preparing for life beyond...

Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond 60: Unscripted! Join host Ruth Williams-Brinkley as she kicks off a bold new conversation about thriving beyond 60. In this episode, Ruth shares her personal journey, discuss why aging today looks nothing like it did for past generations, and reveals the exciting topics ahead—love, health, purpose, reinvention, and so much more! Plus, don’t miss the debu...