Don't Be Caged By Your Age | Pro Aging Podcast

Curiosity doesn’t retire. If you keep learning, connecting, and moving - aging becomes a rich and vibrant part of the journey. With a legal career that spans more than four decades, Louis Goodman has lived many chapters - from his early days as a Deputy District Attorney in Alameda County to running a high-volume criminal defense practice.  Now, as the thoughtful and ever-curious host of the Love...

Aging isn’t something to fear - it’s something to own. Welcome to Episode 51 where I have a fabulous conversation with two unstoppable women who are proving that aging is anything but limiting! Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau are the dynamic duo behind the award-winning podcast Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined. Since launching their show in 2019, these fierce champions of pro-aging have been s...

Hiya listeners!  Can you believe it? We’ve hit 50 episodes of Don't Be Caged By Your Age! 🎉  In this special milestone episode, I’m flying solo to share the origin story of this podcast, how my own pro-aging journey has transformed the way I see getting older, and why I’m on a mission to dissolve ageist beliefs. I’ll take you back to the summer of 2022 when I turned 66, a time when I was sti...

Welcome to a “pawsitively” inspiring conversation with Holistic Integrative Veterinarian Dr. Marlene Siegel! Dr. Siegel, 69, is a pioneering integrative veterinarian dedicated to helping pet parents and veterinarians find solutions when traditional medicine falls short. With expertise in Ozone Therapy, Photodynamic Therapy, Detoxification, and BioRegulatory Medicine, she focuses on identifying roo...

Michael Kay is a true renaissance man thriving at 71. His journey has been anything but predictable! He started as a musician, became a CPA, built a successful Financial Life Planning firm, and later founded Chapter X, where he supports men transitioning to life after their careers. Along the way, he’s written books, spoken internationally, recorded 200 podcast episodes, rediscovered his love for...

Deborah Kosnett, 72, doesn’t believe in a ‘typical’ retirement.  After a successful corporate career as a CPA and a nationally recognized tax expert, she returned to her first love—acting.  Now a voice actor specializing in audiobooks, commercials, and museum narration, Deborah records from her home studio in Tampa Bay.  She’s also a background actor in films and indie projects, a lifelong learner...

At 62, Karen Williams is not slowing down!  A seasoned commercial print model and actress, Karen is now adding stand-up comedy to her ever-evolving career, proving that it’s never too late to embrace new challenges and step into the spotlight.  With the guidance of the legendary Lisa Lampanelli, she has been honing her comedic chops and recently performed at the renowned Gotham Comedy Club in New...

Our Guest, Wendi Knox, 70, shares her transformative journey of navigating ageism and reinventing herself after the age of 50. An accomplished author, artist, and uplifter, Wendi has been empowering women to embrace aging as an opportunity to become more of who they are, not less of what they were. Following an unexpected job loss in her 50s, Wendi experienced a miraculous encounter with red drago...

Are you ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about aging? Please meet Corinne Aumon, PhD, a developmental psychologist, keynote speaker, and the founder of Choice Care Navigators , where she empowers seniors and their families to navigate the complexities of aging with confidence and clarity. She’s also the author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging , a powerful book that cha...

In this episode of Don't Be Caged By Your Age, Richard Eisenberg, 68, joins us to share the concept of unretirement and what it means to redefine life after 60. Drawing from his vast career experience and current projects, Richard offers invaluable insights on navigating this exciting chapter of life with purpose, passion, and financial stability. He shares highlights from his groundbreaking...

Meet Lorraine Wiseman, someone who is truly redefining what it means to embrace the next chapter of life with purpose and impact! Lorraine is the President and CEO of Leading the Wise Way , a consulting firm dedicated to strategy and change management. As a global executive, Lorraine has served as the president of seven multinational corporations across six countries, so she knows a thing or two a...

Either I do nothing out of fear or something out of faith. Despite facing the significant challenge of losing her sight in her early 50s due to an autoimmune condition, Sara Freeman Smith’s journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of a strong community. At 70, Sara is happily using all the cool, innovative tech available for folks who have lost their vision, and one of her favori...

“You really have to focus on the jobs that you were born to do. The jobs that really, really float your boat at this point in your life, the jobs that are meaningful, the jobs where you can really make a difference." At 72, John Tarnoff is an executive and career transition coach, speaker, and author who helps mid-career professionals regain control of their careers, discover a renewed sense...

There is no substitute for being able to feed yourself, feed your passions, and feed your sense of creativity. At nearly 80, Diane Gilman is a true disrupter and a shining example of how to defy age-related stereotypes and live life fully and unapologetically. From painting jeans in the 60s for rock icons like Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix to becoming a top QVC and HSN TV personality, fashion disr...

“I believe that legacy is not what you leave when you're gone, but rather what you live every single day.” In 1995 our guest, Barbara Greenspan Shaiman, founded Champions of Caring , an organization dedicated to empowering youth to become social activists.  Thirty years later, the organization has worked with over 10,000 high school students, inspiring them to contribute over 1 million hours...

“It's not a new book, it's a new chapter!” Challenging traditional notions of retirement as an end to work, our guest, Retirement Life Coach Wendy Leggett, brings the ideal insights and tactics to help you shift out of a retirement “default” setting, and into a thoughtful exploration that can lead to greater fulfillment. Wendy emphasizes the importance of planning and reflection when tra...

I love providing representation of folks thriving after 65.  Which is why I only interview folks over 60 on the podcast – because if you see it, you can be it right? But, as you may know from prior episodes on the podcast, I’m constantly sharing how important it is to have intergenerational relationships and conversations. Please meet Stefano Selorio, 25, the Founder and CEO of Carevocacy, a compa...

Meet Connie Inukai, a 76-year-old dynamo who is shattering age-related stereotypes and redefining what it means to thrive after 65.  A former college professor turned "Grandmapreneur," Connie is an award-winning innovator, entrepreneur, and author dedicated to helping others realize their dreams at any age.  Connie turned her retirement into a period of flourishing creativity and entrepr...

" Reciprocal wisdom is a sharing that goes both ways. There is a wisdom that is rooted in our past. But there’s also wisdom and an ingenuity that lives within the current generation." In this enlightening episode I had the honor of speaking with the remarkable Raymond A. Jetson, 68, an influential public servant, a social innovator, and a visionary leader dedicated to improving the lives...

“You are in charge of your health. Do not leave an exam room until all your questions are answered.” This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Deb Krier, an inspiring advocate for proactive healthcare and dynamic living, even in the face of serious health challenges. At 62, Deb describes herself as "hunky dory" and shares her compelling journey from a stage zero breast cancer diagnosis in 201...

Did you know the #1 obstacle to having your dreams, desires, and goals fulfilled after 60 is shame and blame? Our guest, Joanie Marx, can help you turn these distressing, backward looking emotions into forward looking, esteem building self-love. “You have to be your own true love. And when you come from a point of view of acceptance of yourself, a point of view of abundance and understanding and b...

“See yourself as a complete human being who happens to be aging, rather than as a person whose identity is consumed by the fact that you're getting older.” Welcome back to another inspiring episode featuring Jeanette Leardi, a social gerontologist, community educator, and aging wellness leader in the pro aging community who has a deep passion for older adult empowerment. At 72, Jeanette just...

With over 25 years in high-level HR roles and a decade in the tech startup scene, Kerry Schrader, 62, shares her remarkable life journey and how she’s shattering age-related expectations. We explore societal views on aging, the value of older employees in the workforce, and how Kerry is redefining retirement with flexible roles and mentoring.  Kerry's story rejects the outdated notion of abru...

Hey Pro Agers! Meet Mimi Donaldson: At 76, she is thriving in life and shares her journey from giving keynotes for decades, to helping others deliver powerful speeches through her TEDx and speech coaching. Here are the highlights from our delicious conversation: 🎤 Keynote Wisdom – Mimi, once a powerhouse keynote speaker, likens delivering speeches to operating a jukebox, with a repertoire of 14 k...

“If I don’t change my mind, I’m going to lose my mind.” Meet Frank King, 67, known as the Mental Health Comedian. Frank is a suicide prevention speaker and former writer for The Tonight Show, who has spent 38 years captivating audiences with his humor and unique insights. In this episode, Frank shares his profound journey through lifelong battles with depression and suicidality, his inspiring stor...