Podcast Episodes

404 Chris Ruys: Curiosity Can Lead to the Road Less Traveled

Season 7

Chris Ruys, 81, has never been one to resist an interesting fork in the road. A lifelong lover of art, words and people’s stories, she follows her c…

6 hours ago

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403 Magda Bogin: Finding Truth Through Music, Words, and Culture

Season 7

At 76, Magda Bogin describes herself as an “a-typical international,” drawn

to the sounds of languages, the cello, and the power of words. A poet,

nove…

1 week ago

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403 Magda Bogin: Finding Truth Through Music, Words, and Culture

Season 7

At 76, Magda Bogin describes herself as an “a-typical international,” drawn

to the sounds of languages, the cello, and the power of words. A poet,

nove…

1 week ago

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402 Elizabeth (Liz) DiCarlo: A Role Model for Graciousness and Activism

Season 7

For Liz DiCarlo, 77, activism isn’t something separate from everyday life. It is how she lives—seeing a need, stepping forward, and working alongside…

1 week, 6 days ago

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401 Ann Jones: Life Is a Series of Next Chapters

Season 7

Ann Jones, 75, has never been afraid of change. Curiosity and courage have carried her from teaching on a remote Native American reservation to a dem…

3 weeks ago

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400 Donna Werner: Finding Purpose in Kenya

Season 7

Founder and Executive Director Donna V. Werner’s humanitarian journey began in 2016, when she attended a conference in Toronto, Canada, as an interna…

4 weeks ago

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399 Emily Rogalski: Distinguishing Super Agers--The Science of ExceptionalCognitive Health

Season 7

What can we learn from older adults who maintain remarkable memory and cognitive health well into their 80s and beyond? Dr. Emily Rogalski invites us…

1 month ago

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398 Glennette Turner: Inspiring Stories of Freedom Seekers—The Illinois Underground Railroad

Season 7

At 93, Glennette Tilley Turner is still following stories—and still making history visible. For nearly 50 years, Glennette has researched and shared …

1 month, 1 week ago

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397 Ann Stanford: Envisioning the Fullness of Self

Season 7

Retirement has afforded Ann Stanford, age 75, “unbelievable luxury—the space and freedom to let things bubble up.” She savors this time to reflect on…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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396 Cynthia Goren: A Life of Learning, Listening, and Helping Others

Season 7

At 89, Cynthia Goren is navigating a profound new chapter. Since the death of her husband last October after 67 years of marriage, she has become mor…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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