The 3rd Phase

In this episode of The 3rd Phase, host Lori Carpenter sits down with dementia expert and occupational therapy assistant Cody Normoyle to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in caregiving: the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia. Drawing on more than a decade of clinical experience and her own journey caring for her mother, Cody explains the most common early warning signs of cognit...

What if the most powerful decision you can make for your health, happiness, and financial wellbeing isn't what you eat or how much you exercise it's where you live? In this episode of The 3rd Phase, host Lori Carpenter sits down with Ryan Frederick, CEO and founder of HERE and author of Right Place, Right Time , to explore the concept of Place Planning, a research-backed framework that helps peopl...

Over 60 million Americans are unpaid caregivers, spending an average of 15+ hours a week supporting aging parents, spouses with illness, or children with special needs — yet the system offers little support and home care agencies charge up to $82,000 a year. In this eye-opening episode, Lori sits down with Neal Shah, CEO of CareYaya, a social-impact healthcare tech startup connecting families dire...

In this episode of The 3rd Phase, host Lori Carpenter sits down with Emily Steedman — occupational therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of 10ElevenLife and Longevity Land — to explore what it really takes to live a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life after 60. Emily breaks down the exciting age tech innovations on the horizon from AI-powered brain training and smart home sensors to companion...

In this episode of The 3rd Phase, host Lori Carpenter sits down with Danielle Roberts, CEO of Boomer Benefits and bestselling author of 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make , to break down the confusing world of Medicare. Danielle explains the differences between Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, what Medigap (Medicare Supplement) plans are, and why missing your enrollment window can...

If you’re in your third phase (60+) and you’ve ever wondered which supplements are actually worth taking—and when to take them—this episode is for you. Lori Carpenter welcomes wellness expert Jana Donohoe back to the show for an actionable conversation on healthy aging, strength training, and recovery, with a focus on the basics that move the needle: protein intake, hydration, sleep, and consisten...

In this episode of The 3rd Phase Podcast, Lori Carpenter welcomes back Megan Mazzocco, author of The Sleep System, for a deeper dive into nervous system regulation and why it matters even more after 60. Megan breaks down what it means to move out of fight-or-flight and into a calm “social engagement” state, explains how true rest supports brain health, and shares practical tools you can start toni...

Sleep can feel harder after 60, but that does not mean you need less of it. In this episode of The 3rd Phase Podcast, Lori Carpenter talks with sleep expert and author Megan Mazzocco about why sleep changes with age, including deep sleep decline and the “phase advance” shift that can make you sleepy earlier and wake earlier. Megan breaks down how chronotype affects sleep, why movement helps dissip...

Home care can be shockingly expensive, and many families are caught off guard by what Medicare and Medicaid will and will not cover. In this episode of The 3rd Phase Podcast , Lori Carpenter is joined by Alexandria Edwards, founder of The Care Girl Agency in Atlanta, to break down what in-home care really looks like, typical costs (often $30–$45/hour, which can reach $8,000–$10,000 per month), and...

In this episode of The 3rd Phase Podcast, host Lori Carpenter welcomes renowned demographic strategist Bradley Schurman, founder of Human Change and author of The Super Age , for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces reshaping work, wealth, and life in 2026 and beyond. Bradley breaks down why labor shortages are accelerating the need for older workers, how the “longevity economy” creates diffe...

What’s new in aging-in-place design, and how can your home stay both beautiful and functional for decades to come? Lori Carpenter is joined by Leslie Carothers (principal at Savour Partnership and a digital marketing leader in the home industry) to recap their favorite finds from KBIS, including a safer-to-enter freestanding bathtub with a built-in sitting edge, sculptural towel warmers that feel...

In this episode of The 3rd Phase Podcast, host Lori Carpenter explores the question many people face in their 60s and beyond: to retire or unretire. Lori is joined by Bruce Hathaway, a recently retired (and newly “unretired”) lighting industry veteran and former Director of National Sales at Accord Lighting, who shares what led him to step away from corporate life, reflect on work-life balance, an...

Ever dreamed of living in Europe for a month or two while transforming your health? In this inspiring episode, Lori Carpenter sits down with Tony Ashek, a real estate developer from the Netherlands who is creating, along with his partners, the Healthy Village, a groundbreaking wellness resort built on the six pillars of lifestyle as medicine: movement, nutrition, sleep, recovery, stress management...

Are you facing the overwhelming task of downsizing, or dealing with a lifetime of inherited belongings? In this first episode of The 3rd Phase, host Lori Carpenter sits down with IPhone photography educator for interior designers, Linda Holt, who shares her deeply personal journey through not one, but two major downsizing projects. Linda inherited belongings from three generations—her mother-in-la...