Glowing Older

In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host Nancy Griffin interviews Eric Blake, a financial planner specializing in retirement planning for women. They discuss the unique financial challenges faced by women, particularly solo agers, and the importance of having a clear financial plan. Eric emphasizes the need for women to be involved in financial conversations and decision-making, especial...

In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host NancyGriffin interviews Erin Thompson, founder of Aspire for More and co-founder of The Mentoring Company . They discuss the importance of leadership in senior living, the challenges of navigating change in the industry, and the critical role of supporting caregivers. Aaron shares insights from his extensive experience in senior living, emphasizin...

In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host Nancy Griffin interviews Lauren Dunning, Director of the Milken Institute Future of Aging . They discuss the importance of intergenerational connections, the role of the Milken Institute in promoting healthy aging, and the challenges of financial security and loneliness among older adults. Lauren shares insights from recent studies and reports, em...

In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host Nancy Griffin interviews Ashton Applewhite, author of 'This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism .' They discuss Ashton's journey into understanding ageism, the current state of awareness, the importance of policy, and the intersectionality of ageism with other social issues. Ashton introduces her initiative, YODA, aimed at fostering intergener...

In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host Nancy Griffin interviews Jeff Weiss, President and CEO of Age of Majority . They discuss the importance of understanding the needs and desires of this demographic, the impact of social media, and the positive aspects of aging. Jeff shares insights from his TEDx talk, emphasizing the potential for happiness and fulfillment in later life, and highli...

In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host Nancy Griffin interviews Carl Honoré, a global keynote speaker and bestselling author, about the evolving landscape of ageism and the importance of embracing aging. They discuss the positive shifts in societal attitudes towards aging, the significance of intergenerational connections, and the role of mindfulness in living a fulfilling life. Honoré...

In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host NancyGriffin interviews Aurelie Cornett, the Startup Collaboration Director with AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP® , the world’s largest B2B age-tech ecosystem. They discuss empowering older adults through innovative technology, current trends in smart living and robotics, and the role of AI in enhancing user experiences. The conversation highligh...

In this episode of Glowing Older, host Nancy Griffin interviews Janine Vanderburg, CEO of Encore Roadmap and co-founder of Changing the Narrative . They discuss Janine's journey as an activist against ageism and the importance of addressing workplace age discrimination. Janine shares insights on current trends in ageism, the power of intergenerational connections, and the need for awareness an...

In this episode of Glowing Older, host Nancy Griffin interviews Paul Nagle, Executive Director of Stonewall Community Development Corporation . They discuss the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ seniors, including discrimination in housing and the need for innovative community-driven solutions. Paul shares his personal journey as a survivor of AIDS and his activism in creating supportive housing an...

In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, Nancy Griffin interviews Dr. Pamela Toto, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy and director of the Pitt Healthy Home Lab . They discuss optimal aging in place, the role of occupational therapy in helping older adults live independently, and the innovative projects and technologies being developed to support thi...

In this episode of Glowing Older, host Nancy Griffin interviews Danniel Fuchs, founder of Multi-Gen and CEO of Age-Tech Los Angeles. Danniel shares his personal journey into caregiving, the importance of multi-generational living, and the role of technology in supporting aging individuals. He emphasizes the need for proactive solutions in aging, discusses exciting innovations in Agetech, and offer...

Certified Professional Life Coach Lynette Reiling shares insights from her recently released new book, Your Encore Life: Take Center Stage for Life's Second Half . Her approach focuses on helping women identify their strengths, overcome obstacles, and create actionable plans to live a life of fulfillment.  About Lynette Lynette Reiling is a lover of life who is endlessly inquisitive, innovativ...

Charles Piller’s  Doctored   reveals a crisis of integrity at the heart of Alzheimer’s research, exposing systemic fraud, institutional negligence, and corporate influence that have derailed progress toward effective treatments. The book, based on years of investigative reporting, traces how falsified data, manipulated research, and conflicts of interest corrupted the field, leaving millions of pa...

In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host Nancy Griffin interviews Cate O'Brien, MPH, PhD, Senior Vice President of Mather Institute and Community Initiatives, discussing the organization's mission to improve the lives of older adults through innovative research and community initiatives. They explore various topics including the challenges faced by Generation X, the importance of...

Claudia Fabian is a licensed esthetician, digital creator, and social media influencer focusing on pro-aging. Learn how she built 215k followers on Instagram and landed a coveted position on the 2025 Sephora Squad —the “NFL draft for beauty creators.” About Claudia Claudia Fabian is a 30-year beauty industry expert. Her career as a makeup artist, esthetician and Instagram beauty content creator ha...

Bestselling author and CEO of The Purple Vine Debbie Compton shares her trajectory from corporate executive to fulltime caregiver. She shares strategies to empower caregivers, reduce burnout, and learn to laugh again. About Debbie Debbie Compton is a compassionate three time primary caregiver for parents with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and vascular dementia. As a speaker, she brings hope and laught...

Renowned aging in place expert Louis Tenenbaum shares his thoughts on today’s $150 billion remodeling industry to meet the needs of older adults. The author of the CAPS Certified Aging in Place course and Aging Place 2.0 white paper shares information on his SBIR grant and introduction of a bill to Congress that would provide incentives for making aging place home modifications. About Louis Louis...

Bruce Frankel’s unique journey includes a career as a journalist for People , USA Today , and Time , followed by earning an MFA in Poetry in his 50s. Now an advocate for aging well, he serves as the President of the Life Planning Network, co-founder of Redstring and Business Authority , and author of What Should I Do with the Rest of My Life ? . He shares valuable insights on older entrepreneurshi...

Social gerontologist Jeanette Leardi shares insights from her new book Aging Sideways, Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older. An encyclopedia of knowledge on aging well, she busts traditional myths of aging and inspires people of all ages to adopt new paradigms of what it looks like to get older. About Jeanette Jeanette Leardi is a social gerontologist, community educator, writer, public spea...

Ron Pevny shares insights on the 10th Anniversary Edition of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging: Claiming the Gifts of Elderhood , how to harness the healing power of nature, the importance of leaving a legacy, and why embracing a new life chapter is hard when desperately hanging on to who we used to be. About Ron Ron Pevny, M.A., CSL has for forty years been dedicated to assisting people in negoti...

Professor Emerita Connie Corley, PhD, talks about the evolution of the positive aging movement and how embracing change, conscious awareness, and perspective are keys to aging well. About Connie Connie Corley, MSW, MA, PhD has a long history in the fields of gerontology/geriatrics as a graduate of University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She co-created the doctoral concentration in Creative Longevity an...

Lynn Casteel Harper explores the myths and metaphors surrounding dementia and aging in her debut book. Discover why this work has been chosen as a New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice. About Lynn Lynn Casteel Harper is an essayist, minister, and chaplain. Her debut book,  On Vanishing: Mortality, Dementia, and What It Means to Disappear ( Catapult, 2020), was named a  New York Times Book Rev...

Vida Roozen is the Chief Operating Officer at  The Smarter Service , a technology concierge provider for older adults and senior living communities. Learn why this startup was recognized by Wired magazine as one of the best tech services for older adults. About Vida Vida Roozen  has a 23-year career in consumer technology and the home appliance sector. Before joining The Smarter Service, she held...

Abby Levy is Managing Partner and Founder at Primetime Partners , a venture capital firm investing in early-stage businesses that improve quality of life for older adults. Abby gets real about the challenges of heading up a venture-backed business and the exciting technologies that will reduce the cost of healthcare and raise the bar in preventive medicine, wellness, and financial longevity. About...

Maddie Dychtwald, co-founder of Age Wave , is a pioneer in the longevity revolution and author of four books, including her newest Ageless Aging, A Woman's Guide to Increasing Health Span, Brainspan, and Lifespan. Maggie shares her key ingredients to living better longer and her “holistic recipe” for aging well based on interviews with 100 different physicians, researchers and academicians and ins...