Central Florida Public Media

Growing Bolder

Health EN ↓ 200 episodes

A team of award-winning journalists, broadcasters and creatives all focused on sharing the inspirational stories of ordinary people living extraordinary lives — men and women who are redefining the possibilities of life after 50. Growing Bolder not only provides the inspiration to live a healthier and more active life, it delivers the tools, tips, resources and community support necessary to make it happen. Learn more at GrowingBolder.com.

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Central Florida Public Media

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Health

Podcast website

www.cfpublic.org

Latest episode

Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

Growing Bolder: Tracey Gendron, Gerontologist and Author; Bill Booth, Skydiving Legend 24.09.2023

Gerontologist Tracey Gendron believes everything you think you know about aging is wrong. She says the most important indicator of healthy aging is your attitude.

Growing Bolder: The Pole-Vaulting Granny Flo Meiler; Country Music Legend Clint Black 10.09.2023

Flo Meiler is the greatest female all-around athlete alive over the age of 85. Now 88, she offers tips for what we can all do to change the culture of aging.

Steven Kotler, Human Performance Expert,  Author and Journalist 03.09.2023

Human Performance Expert Steven Kotler explains how to stop being afraid of aging and start leaning into life to extract as much joy and meaning as possible.

Michael Kish, 71-Year-Old National & World Track Champion; Stuckey's CEO Stephanie Stuckey 20.08.2023

Michael Kish is considered the Usain Bolt of septuagenarians. Hear from the 71-year-old sprinter who doesn’t defy age, instead, he defines it.

Growing Bolder: Terrah Bennett Smith, Actor, and Producer; Marc Sacco, Board Certified Hypnotist 13.08.2023

Terrah Bennett Smith has overcome a lot to become a producer, director, and actor. She says it is never too late to rewrite the script of your own life story.

Growing Bolder: Smokey Robinson, Legendary Singer, Songwriter and Producer 06.08.2023

Legendary Singer and Songwriter Smokey Robinson has released a new album at the age of 83. He explains why he believes age is just a number and a frame of mind.

Growing Bolder: Gretchen Rubin, Happiness and Human Nature Expert and Bestselling Author. 30.07.2023

How much do your senses have to do with your well-being? World-Renowned Expert on Happiness and Human Nature, Gretchen Rubin explains.

Diane Gilman, Home Shopping Host and Cancer Survivor;  Dale Sanders, 87-Year-old Adventurer 23.07.2023

Home Shopping Host Diane Gilman, aka, the Jean Queen, waged a painful, lengthy battle against breast cancer. She shares what she's learned about overcoming obstacles.

Growing Bolder: Gert Boyle, Columbia Sportswear CEO and "One Tough Mother" - a GB Classic Interview 16.07.2023

Gert Boyle was an immigrant who became CEO of Columbia Sportswear. She died at 95 but in this GB Classic, she shares the wisdom that made her known as “One Tough Mother.”

Growing Bolder: Clint Black Country Music Legend; Flo Meiler, 88-Year-Old Track and Field Star 09.07.2023

Country music legend Clint Black on touring with his wife and daughter, what he's learned hosting a talk show, and what he still has to do every day, even in his 60s.

Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective and Author Steven Kotler 02.07.2023

What if everything you’ve been led to believe about aging is wrong? Human performance expert Steven Kotler challenges your expectations and mindset.

Burn Survivor and Psychologist Lise Deguire; Sports Broadcasting Icon Dick Vitale 25.06.2023

Disfigured by a fire at age four, Lise Deguire experienced heartache and pain. Now a clinical psychologist, she is helping others find courage and resilience.

Growing Bolder: Illusionist and Endurance Artist David Blaine 18.06.2023

Endurance Artist David Blaine says death-defying feats offer life-affirming-inspiration. He explains what we can all learn from life's challenges.

Growing Bolder: Founder of the Brain Health Kitchen and Author Dr. Annie Fenn 11.06.2023

Dr. Annie Fenn is the founder of the Brain Health Kitchen. She explains what kinds of dietary changes we can make to help prevent cognitive decline and dementia.

Growing Bolder: Stuckey’s CEO Stephanie Stuckey; 71-Year-Old World Champion Sprinter Michael Kish 28.05.2023

An iconic American brand is making a comeback; Why Stephanie Stuckey is giving up her career in law to keep the Stuckey’s legacy alive.

Operation Gratitude Founder Carolyn Blashek; Supermodel Paulina Porizkova 21.05.2023

Founder Carolyn Blashek explains how a chance meeting with a soldier who felt he had nothing to live for inspired the creation of Operation Gratitude.

Growing Bolder: Endurance Athletes and Alzheimer’s Advocates Travis and Mark Macy 14.05.2023

Father and son endurance athletes, Mark and Travis Macy, discuss their greatest challenge yet: the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Growing Bolder: Board Certified Hypnotist and Author Marc Sacco 07.05.2023

Marc Sacco has had surprising results using hypnosis in healthcare and is credited with bringing mind/body healing into the mainstream. He calls it Verbal Medicine.

Growing Bolder: Musician Marlon Hoffman; Encore Creativity CEO Joshua Vickery 30.04.2023

Varied life experiences move 68-year-old Marlon Hoffman to create music that inspires audiences and has made him a hit on the LA music scene. He shares his journey.

Growing Bolder: Oldest Man to Paddle the Mississippi River Dale Sanders; HSN host Diane Gilman 23.04.2023

We speak with Dale Sanders, aka the Grey Beard Adventurer, who, at 87 years old, is the oldest person to paddle the length of the Mississippi.

Growing Bolder: Founder and CEO of 'The Super Age' Bradley Schurman 16.04.2023

There will soon be more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 18. Futurist Bradley Schurman, author of "The Super Age," explains how that will affect us all.

Growing Bolder: Science Journalist David McRaney; USA Archery CEO and World Champion Rod Menzer 09.04.2023

What does it take to get someone to change their mind? Does debating even work? Science Journalist David McRaney discusses what he's learned after years of research.

Growing Bolder: Downsizing and Cleaning Expert and Author Matt Paxton 02.04.2023

Matt Paxton is a downsizing and cleaning expert, author, and host of TV's Hoarders and Legacy List. He explains why less is best and how you can downsize in your life.

Director and Producer James Burrows; Runner, Activist and Author Kathrine Switzer 26.03.2023

James Burrows is a classic TV icon, now in his 80s and still active in the industry. He explains why he believes the era of the sitcom may be coming to an end.

Growing Bolder: 100-Year-Old Runner Mike Fremont; Gerontologist and Author Tracey Gendron 19.03.2023

Mike Fremont shares how the decisions he made after a cancer diagnosis at the age of 69 enabled him to celebrate his 100th birthday with a run on the beach.

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