Podcast Episodes

Victoria Rock: Helping Others Tell Their Stories

Season 7 Episode 335

When you listen to Victoria (Vickie) Rock, 73, you would believe her life has never seen a difficult day. Yet, the truth is, at times it has been rocky. Turning lemons into lemonade is the perfect ph…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

David Horton: Layer Upon Layer: A 32-yearJourney of Connection

Season 6 Episode 334

David Horton approached us to do an interview with him, and we did not know how to respond. We listened and, after hearing his story, it became clear that this was a story we wanted to share with you…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maria Cristina Torres: I am Vitality: An Alternative Way to Revitalize Your Life

Season 6 Episode 333

Maria Cristina Torres, born in Mexico, studied medicine there and has three decades of experience in pharmaceutical-oriented medicine. She continues to work with people in the United States, finding …

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Donna Younger: Meeting Spirituality on the Path to Well-Being

Season 6 Episode 332

Donna Younger, EdD, age 72, has dedicated her professional life to mentoring and teaching diverse people in various higher learning settings. These experiences expanded her world view and fed her “ra…

Published on 3 months ago

331 Polishing the Gems: The Story of an Extraordinary Woman Living Through Hard Times

Season 6 Episode 331

Josephine (Jo) Alexander (1909-1993) was Nancy Manahan’s dearest friend and Natalya Lukin’s beloved grandmother. The world knew Jo as a prize-winning journalist and photographer, social justice advoc…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Carol Remz: Transforming Sexual Pleasure After Menopause

Season 6 Episode 330

During 15 years in menopausal transition, Carol Remz, age 80, experienced increased vaginal dryness and decreased libido. She and her younger husband mourned their waning sex life. Upon researching r…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Michelle Kalisz: Neuroscience Asserts: What fires together, wires together

Season 6 Episode 329

Michelle Kalisz started studying piano at the age of 4. Today she owns a piano studio and delights in teaching older adults. She extensively studied chemistry and psychology, all the while playing mu…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ann Lousin: More Women in Law Mean more Freedoms for All

Season 6 Episode 328

Ann Lousin, 82, the first woman in the United States to be appointed staff parliamentarian for the Illinois House of Representatives, as well as the first woman parliamentarian for any American legis…

Published on 4 months ago

Gail Straus: The Power of Volunteering

Season 6 Episode 327

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Gail Straus is mostly retired, meaning that in addition to volunteer work, she remains open to the occasional client project. In 2021, Gail joined the Communications Team at AARP Illinoi…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Ginny Maccoll: From Professional Dancer to Ninja Warrior: A Mother-Daughter Team

Season 6 Episode 326

Ginny Maccoll, 73, has an unusual hobby. She competes in Ninja Warrior competitions. Last year, the Guinness World Book of Records named her the oldest female to compete. Though physically quite acti…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago