The Fourth Quarter Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Grief can make you feel like your body is electric, like you’re back in the storm without warning, even years later. We wanted to tell the truth about that, so we invited David Linnell back to the show. David is the Director of Meals on Wheels Diablo Region, a CrossFit guy, and a servant-hearted leader but today he shares the part of his life that reshaped everything: losing his s...

Send us Fan Mail A lot of people say they want to “age well.” Lisa Enea Giuliano actually lives it and she does it with muddy shoes, ski edges, a pickleball paddle, and a mindset that refuses to quit when things hurt. She’s 68, relentlessly active, and proof that the fourth quarter of life can be strong, adventurous, and deeply joyful when you commit to movement and keep adapting. We get into how...

Send us Fan Mail Your body changes with age, but the part of you that loves to compete doesn’t automatically disappear and pretending it should is a mistake. We sit down with Nick Lusson, Athletic Director at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, to talk about what he’s learned working with athletes across the full age spectrum, from youth players to fourth-quarter competitors and even people still s...

Send us Fan Mail Father’s Day can be joyful, complicated, or both and sometimes it’s the one day that makes you replay your whole childhood in a few minutes. We go off the cuff with raw stories about our dads: what we misunderstood when we were young, what we admire now, and what we’re still working through as men living in the fourth quarter of life. We talk about dads who weren’t always at the g...

Send us Fan Mail She’s about to turn 83, she flew to Greece alone, hiked rocky gorges and crater rims, and somehow came home with more energy than most people half her age. That’s why we call Betty Stanfield our guiding light. We start by catching up on what it takes to keep moving in the fourth quarter of life, even when travel, schedules, and fatigue hit hard. We also share an update on Mitch, w...

Send us Fan Mail He says it plainly: “I’m a recovering alcoholic.” And then he does something even harder, he tells the truth about what it took to get to 411 days sober. Mitch joins us for one of the most raw conversations we’ve had yet, from relapse and rebuilding purpose to the daily mindset that keeps him moving forward. If you’ve ever felt stuck, ashamed, or tired of starting over, you’ll rec...

Send us Fan Mail Peptides are having a moment, but most people still can’t answer the basic question: what are they, and how do they actually affect your body? We bring on nutritional therapist Kevin Hall to translate the science into real-life terms and help you sort therapeutic peptides from supplement-store “peptides,” hype, and half-truths. Kevin explains peptides as short amino acid chains th...

Send us Fan Mail Would you trade tomorrow morning for $10 million? That single question exposes the truth most of us avoid: we say health matters, then we treat it like it’s optional. Doug and Ted keep it real on what it actually looks like to pursue healthy aging and a higher quality of life, especially once you hit the fourth quarter of life.  Doug just turned 60, and we use that milestone to ta...

Send us Fan Mail One fall can turn “We’re fine at home” into “We need a plan by Friday.” That gap between calm and chaos is where most families get hurt financially, emotionally, and logistically, especially when they’re trying to help a parent or spouse navigate aging, memory loss, or declining mobility. We sit down with Gus Fernandez, vice president and co-owner of Senior Helpers of San Diego Co...

Send us Fan Mail Your future health is not built in one big makeover. It is built in the tiny choices you repeat when no one is watching, like taking a walk instead of picking up your phone, or doing recovery work before pain forces you to. We sit down with Ryan Fontillis, a dad, husband, and kinesiology-trained health-minded guy who accidentally turns a practical parenting problem into a fast-gro...

Send us Fan Mail A stroke at 43. A torn ACL. Missed race cutoffs. And somehow, an even stronger reason to keep going. We’re joined by Liz Doliber, a lifelong mover who turned fitness into community, grief into purpose, and endurance training into a blueprint for living well in the fourth quarter of life. Her journey starts with Jazzercise friendships and an active family life, then deepens after l...

Send us Fan Mail You can tell a lot about a person by what they refuse to give up, and we ran into that truth on a sidewalk: an 81-year-old casually doing 200 push-ups. That story sets the tone for a real, practical conversation about back pain, mobility, and what “active aging” can look like when you stop treating stiffness as normal and start treating movement like a daily skill. We’re joined by...

Send us Fan Mail We bring in Medicare broker Tracy Brown to cut through the noise on Medicare choices and what really changes when you turn 65, then we shift into live coaching to build simple daily habits that support energy and long-term health. We leave with a clear, doable plan and a real accountability system so motivation doesn’t have to carry the whole load. • what Medicare Advantage plans...

Send us Fan Mail We trace why the show begins with a reunion in-memoriam board and turns into a mission to protect quality of life through simple daily movement. We revisit standout guest stories and real-time coaching wins that prove momentum builds faster than most people think when the goals stay small and consistent.  • the reunion wake-up call and why self-care matters in the fourth quarter ...

Send us Fan Mail A warm meal can keep someone alive, but a familiar knock at the door can keep them human. We sit down with David Linnell, Director of Meals on Wheels Diablo Region, to unpack what really happens when you deliver to homebound seniors: you reduce food insecurity, you ease loneliness and isolation, and you create a weekly safety net through relationship and simple awareness. David sh...

Send us Fan Mail You can grind harder for years and still feel stuck and that’s the moment this conversation is for. We sit down with Patti Moon, owner of Next Level Nutrition, LLC and registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, and board certified sports nutrition specialist, to talk about nutrition for adults over 50 who want real energy, better workouts, and sustainable fat loss without...

Send us Fan Mail You can hear it in their voices: something is changing, and it’s not just step counts. We’re checking back in with four people we’re coaching to see what’s working, what’s still hard, and what happens when you stop trying to “get motivated” and start building momentum through small daily commitments. If you’re focused on healthy aging, longevity, and building a sustainable fitness...

Send us Fan Mail What if the fourth quarter of life could be your strongest yet? We sit down with trainer, speaker, and creator of Body by Ann, Ann Affinito, to rethink midlife health with a practical, hopeful lens. Ann blends science, compassion, and decades of coaching to show how women can build muscle, protect bone density, and reclaim energy through menopause and beyond—without extreme diets...

Send us Fan Mail What if the fourth quarter isn’t winding down but gearing up? We sit with Betty, 82, who calls this stage “overtime” and proves every second still counts. Once a self-described non-athlete, she found hiking in her late 40s, learned to climb, and discovered that fear is a signal to proceed with care, not a command to quit. From Shasta and Rainier practice to steep local summits and...

Send us Fan Mail The fourth quarter isn’t a countdown; it’s a decision point. We sit down with two brave listeners, Charles and Bill “Bones,” for live, on-air coaching designed to build momentum through tiny, winnable habits. Charles, 67, is navigating type 2 diabetes while caring for his wife after a stroke. His top goal is simple and vital: protect sleep to restore energy. Rather than overhaul e...

Send us Fan Mail What if the most important fitness decision you ever make happens after 40? We sat down with Linda and Gerry Blight, authors of Fittin' It All In: Adult Fitness, 40 to Forever, to unpack a brutally honest, hopeful roadmap for the “fourth quarter” of life—where momentum, modification, and recovery matter more than ego or PRs. Linda brings a lifetime of movement and coaching; G...

Send us Fan Mail What if “terminal” became a focusing lens, not a finish line? We sit down with triathlete and ultrarunner Jonathan Pascual, who lives with stage 4 paraganglioma, to explore how movement, principles, and community can transform fear into purpose. Jonathan shares the early warning signs he ignored as an endurance athlete, the reality of treatments and side effects, and the mindset s...

Send us Fan Mail What if the simplest daily habits could rewrite your next decade? We explore how accountability—delivered with truth and grace—beats motivation every time, and we coach two brave guests live as they swap perfectionism for consistency. Karen opens up about hitting a milestone age, grieving siblings gone too soon, and wanting the strength and energy to show up for her grandchild. He...

Send us Fan Mail Redefine the fourth quarter and reclaim your healthspan. We take a clear-eyed look at life after 60 and push past the old limits, focusing on independence, mobility, and joy—because living well beats living long without quality. You’ll hear how small, steady actions become a flywheel: walking daily, tracking simple metrics, and choosing routines you can maintain through busy seaso...

Send us Fan Mail Want your next decade to feel like your best decade? We’re kicking off The Fourth Quarter Podcast with a clear, simple mission: help you become the healthiest version of you from the age of 60 and beyond—without extremes, shame, or confusing advice. We tell our origin story, talk about turning 60, and lay out a practical path where small steps, patience, and enjoyment lead to real...