Seniority Authority

Have things felt a bit stagnant in your life? Many seniors feel that way too. But sometimes, it can be due to our own decision making. In this episode of Seniority Authority, Cathleen interviews Dr. Michelle Rozen, a change consultant and PhD in Psychology from NSU who has written a book called Two Second Decisions. Dr. Rozen explains that craving change in life can lead to amazing things and that...

  "I just tell them, like, you need to pick your lane, because not everybody is the same here, and they have very different outlooks on their future, and you need to understand that before you start trying to talk to people." David Stewart is the founder of AGEIST, an agency that specializes in marketing to older adults. He is also a world-renowned photographer and has been featured in Vogue, New...

Rico Caveglia is a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and athlete who has dedicated his life to promoting wellness through his consulting company in San Diego. He is the author of the Ageless Living book and podcast, which has many hundreds of followers. "Our natural state is to be healthy and energetic all of our lives." In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How to stay fit at...

Danielle Oristian York is the executive director and president of the nonprofit organization 21/64. She is a graduate of James Madison University and the center for Creative Leadership Coaching Program. She has more than 18 years experience helping families, leaders, and organizations do work around changing identity and the future. This is Danielle Oristian York's story... Danielle York is the ex...

Today’s guest, Patricia D’Antonio, is the Vice President of Policy & Professional Affairs of the Gerontological Society of America, Project Director Reframing Aging, has a BS from Duchanne and an MS from Temple, and a board-certified geriatric pharmacist. On today’s episode, Tricia and I discuss changing mindsets and attitudes towards aging, ageism, and age stereotypes - and the surprisingly posit...

Today’s episode topic is thanks to a listener suggestion on the topic of bereavement. Today’s guest, Dr. Toni Miles, is an expert on the field of bereavement, fellow on the Gerontological Society of America, faculty on the University of Georgia College of Public Health, MD and PhD from Howard University, and recognized as a national expert on chronic health epid, gerontology, and bereavement. She...

Episode 43: True confessions: I love to sing. (Note that I didn’t say people would want to hear me singing, but singing to me is a joyful expression!) In high school I tried out for every musical, and was roundly rejected! But as an adult, I found a local singing group to join, Voices from the Heart, and it was a fabulous experience.  Even if you’re no Pavarotti, there are so many health benefits...

Episode 42: People used to retire at 65 because it was the end. But with medical technology and general health getting better all the time, a person’s life doesn’t have to stop just because they age.  Melissa Davey was in the throes of corporate America, successful in both the non-profit and for-profit worlds. However, after the excitement started to fade, she realized that she needed a change. Af...

Episode 41: Chris previously worked for 3M for over twenty-five years, leading sales teams and driving change. On top of that, he has ten years of experience in the consulting arena specializing in Conscious Leadership. He has since leveraged his hands-on business experience, holistic perspective, and extensive coaching training with high-achieving leaders and family businesses to drive self-disco...

Episode 40: James A. Fitts is a  CFP®, and Principal and Senior Family Wealth Advisor for The Colony Group. He is an experienced financial advisor who consults families on inter-generational gifting strategies, family wealth education, governance, and philanthropy.   He’s the author of the book “Your Next Adventure: Planning for Life After the Sale of Your Business”, which helps detail the next st...

Episode 39: Ryan serves on the National Advisory Board of the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and is a Fellow for Nexus Insights, a think tank advancing the well-being of older adults through innovative models of housing and healthcare. He publishes a consumer blog and other consumer content at  www.smartliving360.com . Ryan is a graduate of Princeton and Stanford University, and curren...

Episode 38: Denis is a member of the Trusts & Estates Department and practices in the areas of taxation, estate planning, probate law, and elder law, including Medicaid planning. He handles all aspects of federal and state taxation including income taxation, and estate and gift taxation. He also advises clients concerning sophisticated tax, business, succession, and estate planning. Denis received...

Episode 37: Michelle is an Emmy® nominated award-winning filmmaker whose documentary features have included “Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson” and festival favorite, “A Finished Life: The Goodbye & No Regrets Tour” among others. Michelle also authored a book of personal essays chronicling her grandmother's battle with Alzheimer's called “Oh, For God's Sake Whisper It”. She's...

Episode 36: Paula Span is a former Washington Post reporter and teaches at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalists. Her work has appeared in The Boston Globe , The Philadelphia Enquirer , New York Magazine , Washingtonian, Glamour, Esquire, USA Today, and many more. She's the author of the new Audible book, The Bubbe Diaries , as well as When The Time Comes: Families with Aging Pare...

Episode 35: Bob Kramer is Co-founder, former CEO, and now Strategic Advisor at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). He is also the Founder and Fellow of Nexus Insights, founded to help transform housing and aging services for older adults.  On today’s episode, we talk about how Nexus Insights aims to change the future, how having purpose is crucial to thriving in old ag...

Episode 34: Dr. Brown is the president of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada and is the Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto, in the Department of Family and Community Medicine.  Dr. Brown received her medical degree at McGill University and has been practicing family medicine in Toronto since 1982. In 2018, the North American Menopause Society awarded Dr....

Episode 33: Ellen Waldorf didn't succeed in her first career goal as a new Yale graduate. She interned on “Late Night with David Letterman" then turned her attention to Law. She has a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. from the New York University School of Law. Before meditation, she worked for a private investor, practiced corporate law, clerked for a federal appellate court judge, and taught...

Episode 32: Dr. Esty holds a Ph. D. in social psychology from Boston University. To write her book, she interviewed more than 120 people over 80 from across the United States. Dr. Esty focused on interviewing those living exciting lives, purposeful lives, and who would have something to share about what is possible when you're in your 80s. Katharine is on a mission to foster a new understanding of...

Episode 31: Ms. Elphick joined the Partnership for Public Health in 2014 working as an Options Counselor for the Belknap County ServiceLink office. Before joining PPH, Ms. Elphick was a Forensic Interviewer with the Merrimack County Advocacy Center in Concord, NH. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Justice Studies from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in P...

Episode 30: Dr. Howard Friedman was the past president of the Western Psychological Association (WPA). He received the James Mckeen Cattell Award from the Association of Psychology Science, a top career award for applied scientific research in psychology for his work on ‘Changing How we Think About the Nature of Health'. Professor Friedman has also received multiple teaching awards, with ‘Elizabet...

Episode 29: Dr. Sara Zeff Geber is an author and the Founder of LifeEncore. Her book, Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers: A Retirement and Aging Roadmap for Single and Childless Adults, was selected as a “best book on aging well” by the Wall Street Journal. Sara also received the distinction of being named as one of the “2018 Influencers in Aging” by the PBS website, Next Avenue.    Link...

Episode 28: In this episode, we get an up-close and personal look at how RiverWoods Durham opened in 2019, how it created a sense of community for its residents, and what plans they have for the future.    Kim discusses her goal of creating a fun and supportive environment for the residents, and how the pandemic has created a feeling of family within the community. They also touch on how the commu...

Episode 27: Arthur C. Brooks is the Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School. Before joining the Harvard faculty in July of 2019, he served for ten years as president of the Washington, D.C.-based American Enterprise Institute (AEI), one of the world’s leading think tanks. He is also a columnist...

Episode 26: Justine began working at RiverWoods as part of the pre-opening team in June 1994. Her tenure at RiverWoods began as the Director of Accounting, with growth into the role of CFO in 1997, COO in 2005 and President/CEO in 2007. She became CEO of the RiverWoods Group in 2012.    Justine is a certified public accountant in the state of New Jersey and formerly served as Trustee and Treasurer...

Episode 25: Jo Ann Allen has extensive on-air experience as a radio journalist, having started her career at Wisconsin Public Radio in Madison. She spent 24 years at various news organizations in New York City including 18 years at WNYC/New York Public Radio.    After New York, Jo Ann moved to San Diego for 5 years and worked mainly at KPBS Radio. From San Diego, she  moved to Philadelphia and spe...