Villages Vitality: Senior Life Unscripted

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Exploring The Villages: Health, Improv, and Innovation S7, #2 Season 7 Kickoff: Clubs, Health Insights, Improv, and Tech Updates Welcome to the second episode of Season 7 of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, hosted by Mike Roth. In this episode, Mike outlines upcoming shows and discusses his passion for sharing knowledge and insights with th...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Season 7 Premiere of Open Forum In The Villages: An EV Road Trip Adventure In this premiere episode of Season 7 of Open Forum In The Villages, host Mike Roth discusses his cross-country trip from The Villages, Florida to Long Island, New York, focusing on the use of electric vehicle (EV) charging networks. Mike details the challenges and benefi...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Understanding Dementia: A Conversation with Sue Ryan In this episode of the 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida' podcast, host Mike Roth interviews Sue Ryan, a change strategist, speaker, author, executive coach, and long-time caregiver with 40 years of experience. They discuss various aspects of dementia care, including early diagno...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Emmy Winner Tom Bramel on Revitalizing Classical Music for New Audiences In this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth speaks with Emmy-winning classical music composer Tom Bramel. Tom discusses his journey from a shy clarinet player to a renowned composer, sharing anecdotes from his career, including composing for...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Exploring Wildwood Vineyard and Events with Keisha Doak In this episode of Open Forum in the Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Keisha Doak, co-owner of Wildwood Vineyard and Events. Keisha shares her journey from owning a restaurant to managing a winery with her husband Philip in Wildwood. They discuss the vineyard's location, t...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Insights into Cosmetic Surgery with Barbara Quick In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth talks with Barbara Jean Quick about her extensive career in cosmetic surgery as a nurse anesthetist. They discuss the differences between nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists, the distinction between cosmetic...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Protecting Seniors in The Villages: Insights from Larry Moran on Fraud and Scams In this episode of 'Open Forum in the Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth interviews Larry Moran, a retired wealth advisor and manager of the Brownwood Wildwood division of Seniors vs. Crime. They discuss Larry's journey, the work done by Seniors vs....

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Exploring Entertainment Ventures in The Villages: A Talk with Luanne Hunt and Jim Bellacera In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth interviews Luanne Hunt and Jim Bellacera about their backgrounds and their new theater venture at the Grand Oaks Resort. Luanne shares her extensive experience in the ente...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Caregiving Challenges and Solutions in The Villages: An Open Forum in The Villages Florida Exclusive Interview PBS Film Maker Chris Durrance In this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Chris Durance, a film producer with extensive experience in caregiving-related projects. They discuss Chris's late...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply This is a weekly podcast called  "OPEN FORUM IN THE VILLAGES". The show will have a new episode every Friday at 9 AM. This show is a trailer for the series.  Each show will run from 15 - 30 minutes. Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply They say the best tales come from the heart, and mine is no exception. Settle in as I, Mike Roth, trade the interviewer's mic for the hot seat, with Wayne Richard leading the charge. From my humble beginnings in Far Rockaway to the vibrant pulse of Miami, I unravel the threads of my family tapestry, complete with the legacy of my father&ap...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply In this episode of the Open Forum in the Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Christine Morris Campbell, an author and long-time resident. The episode delves into her background, from her origins in Yorkshire, England, and her education at the University of London, to her adventurous life that brought her to the United States over 50 ye...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply The Sound of Scotland in Florida: John Mistler on Bagpipe Culture In this episode of the Open Forum podcast based in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth shines a spotlight on local clubs and noteworthy residents. The featured guest is John Misler, an instructor for the bagpipe band known as 'The Sounds of Scotland Pipes and Drums.'...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Depression Glass and Beyond: Barbara Quick's eBay Success Discovering eBay Selling: An Interview with Barbara Quick In this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Barbara Quick, a long-term resident and avid depression glass collector. Barbara shares her journey from a nurse anesthetist to an eBay ent...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Awaken Your Inner Healer: Tips for Staying Healthy in a Toxic World In this installment of Open Forum in the Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth discusses the concept of 'Awakening Your Hidden Healer' with Peg Harvey. Peg shares her incredible journey from being diagnosed with incurable stage 4 cancer to becoming cancer-free through org...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Deep Dive into Historical Fiction with Bobbie Calhoun In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth explores the vibrant lives of Villages residents, with a spotlight on guest Bobbie Calhoun. Bobbie, a passionate playwright and debut novelist, shares her journey into writing her historical fiction novel, &ap...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Exploring the Musical Journey and Life Lessons of Genice Shaw In this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth converses with Genice Shaw, a former concert pianist, composer, and music teacher for children with special needs. Genice shares her musical beginnings, her diverse academic and professional journey, and her exper...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Behind the Mic: Insights from Podcasting 101 Graduates Mike Roth hosts the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, where he discusses local happenings with residents and leaders. In this episode, Mike speaks with Mark Christopher, a recent student from the Podcasting 101 class, about his experiences both in podcasting and his background in agricul...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Behind the Scenes: The Making of 'Bad Senator' During a Special Q&A In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth introduces the podcast's mission to provide knowledge and inspiration about The Villages community. The episode features a special segment on the movie 'Bad Senator,'...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply C ooking for One in The Villages: Insights from Nutritionist Ricky McKenna In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth delves into cooking and nutrition for seniors with special guest Ricky McKenna. Ricky, a certified nutritionist and chef, emphasizes the importance of cooking for oneself, even when single...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Exploring Alzheimer's Prevention with Dr. Craig Curtis In this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth is joined by Dr. Craig Curtis to discuss Alzheimer's disease and ongoing research. Dr. Curtis highlights the development and impact of FDA-approved drugs Licanumab and Denanumab, which aim to slow Alzheimer...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Chronicles of Cancer: From Diagnosis to Hope with Michael Summers The author reflects on the process of writing their book, emphasizing how their journey involved solving problems and quickly understanding new areas they were unfamiliar with. This combination of skills led them to their current position Villages Vitality Listeners, I've go...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Exploring the World of Hypnosis with Heather McFall In this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Mike Roth interviews Heather McFall, a hypnotist from Lake Hypnosis in Lady Lake. Heather shares her journey into hypnosis, which started in 2003 as a psych major disillusioned with mainstream talk therapy. She discusses the benefits and applicati...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Medicare Options and Heart Health in The Villages In this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Jim Bodenner, the president of the National Retiree Legislative Network. They explore the differences between Medicare Advantage Plans and traditional Medicare, the significant issues surrounding Advantage Plans, a...

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Insightful Conversations with Author Jennifer Perkins In this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth welcomes author Jennifer Perkins to discuss her journey as a writer and her experiences living in The Villages. Jennifer shares insights into her career, starting with her brief stint as a kindergarten teacher...