Empowered Elder Podcast

What happens when independence doesn’t end because of health — but because transportation disappears? For many aging adults, independence doesn’t end because of declining health — it ends when transportation becomes inaccessible. In this episode of The Empowered Elder Podcast , hosts Tasha Beckman and Nicole Robilotto explore why accessible transportation is a critical — yet often overlooked — com...

We live in a culture that avoids talking about death—but avoiding it doesn’t make it easier on the people we love. In this episode, Jamie Sarche, Director of Preplanning at Feldman Mortuary, joins The Empowered Elder Podcast to explore how end-of-life conversations, funeral preplanning, and meaningful ritual help families replace fear with clarity and navigate grief with intention. Guest: Jamie Sa...

What does it actually take to prepare a state — and its communities — for an aging population? Colorado’s population is aging rapidly — and the way we design our communities, healthcare systems, housing, and workforce will determine how well we all age. In this episode of The Empowered Elder Podcast , we’re joined by Kristine Burrows , Senior Specialist on Aging for the State of Colorado, to explo...

📢📢This version has been superseded by a revised upload. Please watch the updated episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WI91VwVftzZm1J7ZZLKSU?si=3_ejC9ouQne6bEiqZswu4w What happens when independence doesn’t end because of health — but because transportation disappears? For many aging adults, independence doesn’t end because of declining health — it ends when transportation becomes inacc...

Downsizing isn’t just about clearing clutter — it’s about understanding the stories we tell through the things we keep. It’s about safety, transition, identity, and the tender process of letting go. In this episode of The Empowered Elder Podcast, hosts Tasha Beckman and Nicole Robilotto sit down with senior transition expert Margaret Sunderland, who has spent years helping older adults move, sort,...

Do I need a will or a trust? When should you start estate planning? What happens if you wait too long? In Episode 3 of The Empowered Elder Podcast , hosts Tasha Beckman and Nicole Robilotto sit down with Dan McKenzie , attorney and owner of The McKenzie Law Firm, LLC , to break down estate planning in plain language. This conversation covers the real difference between wills and trusts , the most...

Moving is more than just a checklist — it’s an emotional journey. In this episode of The Empowered Elder Podcast , hosts Tasha Beckman & Nicole Robilotto sit down with Cierra Olmsted & Paige Rabon , co-owners of A Move Handled With Care , to guide families through downsizing for seniors, senior move management, and stress-free relocation . ✅ You’ll learn: How to help aging parents downsiz...

Most families believe reverse mortgages mean “losing the home.” Today, we’re breaking down the truth — clearly, calmly, and without the fear tactics. In this episode of The Empowered Elder Podcast, we sit down with Tim Oddo, a trusted mortgage professional with 20+ years of experience helping seniors protect their financial future. We cover: what a reverse mortgage really is the myths that scare f...

Aging doesn’t come with a manual — but it does come with questions. The Empowered Elder Podcast is here to bring clarity, guidance, and real support for adults and families navigating aging, caregiving, estate planning, and life transitions. We focus on Empowerment through knowledge, preserving Legacy, offering Direction, sharing Education, and connecting you to Resources that truly matter. Each e...