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Kerri Anne Renzulli on Navigating 55-Plus Community Living In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, award-winning journalist Kerri Anne Renzulli joins us to explore the growing popularity of 55-plus communities. Drawing from her extensive experience writing on financial, social, and lifestyle issues, Kerri Anne delves into the costs, amenities, and lifestyle benefits these communities offer. We dis...

Journey Through Chronic Pain: The Sherry Oxford Story In this heartfelt episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David and Don invite Sherry Oxford, a retired nurse with 45 years of experience, to share her deeply personal journey through chronic pain. Sherry's storied career includes labor and delivery, psychiatry, and rehabilitation nursing. Now grappling with her own health challenges, Sherry...

Cruise Expert Adrian Tossone on Why Cruising is the Perfect Holiday In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David Lowry and Don Drew welcome Adrian Tossone, known as 'The Cruise and Travel Guy,' to discuss the enchanting world of cruises. Adrian shares his lifelong love for the ocean and his experiences from over 30 cruises. He provides valuable advice on finding the perfect cruise...

Reflections on Navigating the Second Half of Life In this special episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David and Don turn the microphones on themselves to share personal insights and reflections on navigating the second half of life. Without a guest, the duo discusses the evolution of their show and delves into themes such as purpose, resilience, community, and living a more authentic life. They...

Transforming Lives through Meaningful Travel with Dr. Corey Martin Bounce Travels Innovations in Resilience In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David Lowry and Don Drew talk with Dr. Corey Martin, a former physician who transformed his life by founding Bounce Travels. Corey shares his journey from burnout as a family physician to creating a travel company that emphasizes personal growth,...

Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage Guests: Susan Baur, Jean Familant, Mary Grauerholz olaug-ma.com - Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage Join David Lowry and Don Drew on Peaceful Life Radio as they interview Susan Baur and her inspiring group, Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG). Discover how Susan's simple love for ponds turned into a passionate initiative involving fearless w...

New York listeners should check out the Boo Festival at Players' Theater October 9-12, 2025 located at 115 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012. Dr. Rix's play Woo Woo, will be one of those featured. Welcome to Peaceful Life Radio! In this episode, hosts David Lowry and Don Drew introduce Dr. Charles Rix, a longtime college professor who made a daring pivot from academia to the world of play...

Anthony Abbagnano is a pioneering breathwork expert and founder of Alchemy of Breath, the world's top-rated breathwork institute. He has helped thousands transform their lives through free weekly Breathe The World sessions, Facilitator Training, and BreathCamp retreats at ASHA in Tuscany, Italy. Learn more at www.alchemyofbreath.com and buy Anthony's book at https://iam.alchemyofbreath.c...

Triumph Over Adversity: Robin Obert McMahon's Journey to Wellness Oklahoma Healthy Living Center Join us on this episode of Peaceful Life Radio as we sit down with Robin Obert McMahon, a nationally certified public trainer at the Healthy Living Center in Oklahoma City. Robin shares her powerful story of overcoming severe kidney and liver failure, and how sheer determination and resilience led...

Transforming Birthday Experiences with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming How to Have a Happy Birthday by Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming https://howtohaveahappybirthday.com In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David Lowry and Don Drew welcome Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming, author of 'How to Have a Happy Birthday' and its accompanying workbook. Together, they explore themes of transforming age shaming into ag...

In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David Lowry and Don Drew welcome Dr. Ann Buscho, a retired licensed psychologist and author, to discuss the intricacies of 'gray divorce,' or divorce after age 50. Dr. Buscho shares her expertise on the unique emotional and practical challenges faced by older adults, the impact on adult children, ways to communicate effectively during this tr...

Kelly Holden on Kintsugi Life: Finding Strength and Hope in the Face of Loss A Kintsugi Life: Finding Strength and Hope in the Face of Loss: Holden, Kelly, Haggard, Lori, Hattabaugh, Kassondra: 9781955088701: Amazon.com: Books In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, we sit down with Kelly Holden, author of 'Kintsugi Life: Finding Strength and Hope in the Face of Loss.' Kelly shares her d...

Navigating Aging Proactively: Insights from Aging Strategist Allison O'Shea Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok: search for Openly Aging Website: openlyaging.com In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, we welcome Allison O'Shea, an accomplished author, aging strategist, and senior living executive with over 20 years of experience. Allison discusses the importance of social connection, t...

My Aging Parents Need Help - Insights from Author and Attorney Cindy Kang My Aging Parent Needs Help!: 7 Step Guide to Caregiving with No R… Facebook Support Group: Caregivers Of Aging Parents And Loved Ones In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, David and Don welcome Cindy Kang, also known by her pen name Cynthia Kaye, the author of 'My Aging Parent Needs Help: Seven Step Guide to Caregivin...

Protecting Aging Parents from Scams: Insights by Cameron Huddleston https://getcarefull.com/ In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David Lowry and Don Drew welcome Cameron Huddleston, an award-winning personal finance journalist and author. They discuss the alarming rise in scams targeting adults 60 and older, who lost an estimated $61.5 billion in 2023 alone. Cameron shares practical tips...

Bridging Generations: A Conversation with Author Julie Halpert https://www.garrettsspace.org https://juliehalpert.com Join Peaceful Life Radio as hosts David Lowry and Don Drew welcome award-winning freelance journalist Julie Halpert. Julie shares her journey, from the moment she was inspired to co-write 'Making Up With Mom' to her various roles as a mother and journalist. Explore the of...

Motion is Lotion: The Power of Physical Therapy with Erin Osmus Join us on Peaceful Life Radio as we welcome physical therapist Erin Osmus, who shares valuable insights on the importance of exercise, particularly in the latter half of life. Erin, holding a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and with 27 years of experience, talks about the benefits of resistance training, cardiovascular health, and flex...

Navigating Medicare with Michelle Schafer: Insight and Tips In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David and Don Drew sit down with Michelle Schafer, a licensed independent Medicare agent with extensive experience since 1995. The discussion revolves around the intricacies of Medicare, including the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. They unpack the enrollmen...

Expanding Your Health Span with Dr. Benjamin Miller In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, host Don Drew interviews Dr. Benjamin Miller, an expert in aging research from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. Dr. Miller discusses the importance of extending the health span—the period of life spent in good health—as opposed to merely extending lifespan. He explores the biological fundamentals o...

When Helping Hurts: Brian Fikkert's Approach to Poverty In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosts David Lowry and Don Drew welcome Brian Fikkert, founder of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development and Professor of Economics at Covenant College. Brian, co-author of 'When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting The Poor and Yourself,' discusses the complexitie...

The Magic of Bridge with Brian Reynolds Join hosts David Lowry and Don Drew on Peaceful Life Radio as they chat with Bridge Expert Brian Reynolds. Discover how playing Bridge weekly can significantly reduce the incidence of Alzheimer’s and dementia, while also fostering social connections. Learn the basics of Bridge, its cognitive benefits, and how structured games can enhance your mental agility...

Amy Downs - Hope is a Verb Join us on Peaceful Life Radio as we delve into the extraordinary story of Amy Downs, a survivor of the Oklahoma City bombing. In this episode, Amy shares her transformation from a 355-pound couch potato to an Ironman triathlete, from a flunkout to earning an MBA, and from a bank teller to the CEO of the very credit union devastated by the bombing. Listen as Amy discusse...

Professor Karlos Hill on Healing History In this episode of Peaceful Life Radio, host David Lowry and Don Drew interview Dr. Karlos Hill, Regents Professor at the University of Oklahoma, about his work as a Black studies historian. Dr. Hill discusses the importance of understanding and healing from the Black past, particularly focusing on the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. He elaborates on myths, suppr...

Retirement Planning Insights with Harry Abrahamsen | Peaceful Life Radio Join hosts David Lowry and Don Drew on Peaceful Life Radio as they interview Harry Abrahamson, a leading financial strategist specializing in retirement planning. In this episode, Harry explains the unique nature of money compared to math, discusses his book 'Money Rules: Nine Rules to Massive Wealth', and shares in...

Navigating Aging and Masculine Identity: Insights from Adrienne Matei In this insightful episode of Peaceful Life Radio, hosted by David Lowry and Don Drew, journalist Adrienne Matei delves into the challenges aging men face with changing masculine identities. The conversation explores Adrienne's Guardian article, addressing how older men grapple with shifting roles and self-worth. The discus...