What if retirement isn’t the end of something… but the ignition switch for your most powerful chapter yet? In this energizing and deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by Deborah Holliday - international flight attendant of more than 30 years, storyteller, and Founder of The Flying Treasure Hunter - to talk about aging, reinvention, and why it’s time to stop buying into the cultural narrative that says growing older means growing smaller. Deborah and I first connected after being featured in <a href='https://www.vogue.com/article/generational-breakdown-understanding-the-baby-boomer-beauty-consumer'>Vogue Business</a> in an article about the Baby Boomer beauty consumer. From that moment, I knew we were kindred spirits - women committed to challenging ageism and celebrating vitality at every stage of life. In this episode, we explore: ✨ Internalized ageism and how it quietly shapes the way we see ourselves ✨ The damaging “anti-aging” messaging in the beauty industry ✨ Why language around women and aging matters more than we think ✨ What 30 years as an international flight attendant taught Deborah about vitality, resilience, and intergenerational connection ✨ Returning to flight attendant training at 66 after a traumatic brain injury ✨ What it truly means to not retire… but reignite and refire Deborah shares candidly about approaching 70 and recognizing the subtle ways she had absorbed society’s beliefs about aging. Together, we chat about how to confront those internalized narratives and choose something more expansive. If you’ve ever wondered: “Am I too old to start something new?” “Is this chapter supposed to be quieter?” “What’s next for me?” This episode is your invitation to challenge that thinking. Because aging isn’t about decline. It’s about discovery.It’s about treasure hunting your own life experiences and recognizing the wisdom, courage, and spark you already carry. ✨ So here’s my question for you, Pro-Ager: Where in your life are you ready to reignite? What part of you is waiting to refire? If this conversation moved you, share it with another Pro-Ager who needs to hear it.  And most importantly - keep aging out loud and proud!Visit Deborah&apos;s website <a href='https://deborahjholliday.com/'>here</a>, and follow her on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/deborahjholliday/'>@deborahjholliday</a>.If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/don-t-be-caged-by-your-age'>LinkedIn </a>or <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage/'>Instagram</a>. Or leave a message on the website <a href='https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/'>here</a>. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/andelyons'>Buy Me A Coffee</a> Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I&apos;d love to learn how you&apos;re shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if retirement isn’t the end of something… but the ignition switch for your most powerful chapter yet?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this energizing and deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by Deborah Holliday - international flight attendant of more than 30 years, storyteller, and Founder of The Flying Treasure Hunter - to talk about aging, reinvention, and why it’s time to stop buying into the cultural narrative that says growing older means growing smaller.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Deborah and I first connected after being featured in &lt;a href='https://www.vogue.com/article/generational-breakdown-understanding-the-baby-boomer-beauty-consumer'&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Vogue Business&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; in an article about the Baby Boomer beauty consumer. From that moment, I knew we were kindred spirits - women committed to challenging ageism and celebrating vitality at every stage of life.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, we explore:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;✨ Internalized ageism and how it quietly shapes the way we see ourselves&lt;br/&gt;✨ The damaging “anti-aging” messaging in the beauty industry&lt;br/&gt;✨ Why language around women and aging matters more than we think&lt;br/&gt;✨ What 30 years as an international flight attendant taught Deborah about vitality, resilience, and intergenerational connection&lt;br/&gt;✨ Returning to flight attendant training at 66 after a traumatic brain injury&lt;br/&gt;✨ What it truly means to not retire… but reignite and refire&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Deborah shares candidly about approaching 70 and recognizing the subtle ways she had absorbed society’s beliefs about aging. Together, we chat about how to confront those internalized narratives and choose something more expansive.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you’ve ever wondered:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;“Am I too old to start something new?”&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;“Is this chapter supposed to be quieter?”&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;“What’s next for me?”&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode is your invitation to challenge that thinking.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Because aging isn’t about decline. It’s about discovery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s about treasure hunting your own life experiences and recognizing the wisdom, courage, and spark you already carry.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;✨ So here’s my question for you, Pro-Ager:&lt;br/&gt;Where in your life are you ready to reignite?&lt;br/&gt;What part of you is waiting to refire?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If this conversation moved you, share it with another Pro-Ager who needs to hear it. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;And most importantly - keep aging out loud and proud!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit Deborah&amp;apos;s website &lt;a href='https://deborahjholliday.com/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;, and follow her on Instagram &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/deborahjholliday/'&gt;@deborahjholliday&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/don-t-be-caged-by-your-age'&gt;LinkedIn &lt;/a&gt;or &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;. Or leave a message on the website &lt;a href='https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:&lt;br/&gt;✨ Amplify inspiring voices&lt;br/&gt;✨ Break age-related stereotypes&lt;br/&gt;✨ Reach more listeners worldwide&lt;br/&gt;💻 Visit: &lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/andelyons'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Buy Me A Coffee&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Waving from Boston – cheers!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Ande ♥&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONNECT &lt;/b&gt;with me online - I&amp;apos;d love to learn how you&amp;apos;re shattering ageism!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ &lt;br/&gt;https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SPONSORSHIP&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What if retirement isn’t the end of something… but the ignition switch for your most powerful chapter yet?  In this energizing and deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by Deborah Holliday - international flight attendant of more than 30 years, storyteller, and Founder of The Flying Treasure Hunter - to talk about aging, reinvention, and why it’s time to stop buying into the cultural narrative that says growing older means growing smaller.  Deborah and I first connected after being featured ...

EP 88 Don’t Retire - Reignite and Refire

What does aging with wit and wisdom really look like? In this episode, I have a delicious conversation with Melinda Blau - veteran journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and the author of The Wisdom Whisperers: Golden Guides to a Long Life of Grit, Grace, and Laughter. At 82, Melinda isn’t slowing down ... she’s still writing, still questioning, still challenging ageism, and yes, she ran through the streets of Paris shouting, “I’m eighty!” Her energy, honesty, and humor are a powerful reminder that aging isn’t a fade-out - it’s a deepening. We talk about how her lifelong curiosity about relationships began in childhood, listening closely to the adults around her, and how that fascination shaped her 16-book career. Writing, she shares, has been more than a profession - it’s been a companion through every season of her life. Melinda models what it means to evolve creatively instead of retreating and becoming invisible. We also dive into the very real ageism she encountered in publishing her latest book - even as a bestselling author. Her original title, “My Old Ladies,” was deemed offensive by publishers, though the women themselves wore the label proudly. That experience opens a larger conversation about whose voices are considered relevant, and why stories of older adults are more necessary than ever. At the heart of our conversation are the nine extraordinary women in their 90s and beyond featured in The Wisdom Whisperers. These vibrant, thoughtful, fully engaged women reshaped Melinda’s understanding of aging — and they may reshape yours, too. We talk about navigating the aging body and mind with honesty and humor, about intergenerational relationships, and about what becomes clearer, freer, and more joyful as we grow older. If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible in your 70s, 80s, or beyond, this conversation is for you. Tune in, soak up the wisdom, and then share this episode with someone who needs a fresh, expansive vision of aging. Be sure to pick up <a href='https://amzn.to/4b2jPAv'>The Wisdom Whisperers</a> and follow Melinda on Substack <a href='https://melindablau.substack.com/'>here </a>... her voice is one worth keeping close.  Thank you for tuning in - together, we can continue dissolving ageism, one powerful story at a time. Photo Credit: Yasmin Ayala Azuz | Instagram: @yasminazuzIf you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/don-t-be-caged-by-your-age'>LinkedIn </a>or <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage/'>Instagram</a>. Or leave a message on the website <a href='https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/'>here</a>. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/andelyons'>Buy Me A Coffee</a> Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I&apos;d love to learn how you&apos;re shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What does aging with wit and wisdom really look like?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, I have a delicious conversation with Melinda Blau - veteran journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and the author of &lt;em&gt;The Wisdom Whisperers: Golden Guides to a Long Life of Grit, Grace, and Laughter&lt;/em&gt;. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;At 82, Melinda isn’t slowing down ... she’s still writing, still questioning, still challenging ageism, and yes, she ran through the streets of Paris shouting, “I’m eighty!” Her energy, honesty, and humor are a powerful reminder that aging isn’t a fade-out - it’s a deepening.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We talk about how her lifelong curiosity about relationships began in childhood, listening closely to the adults around her, and how that fascination shaped her 16-book career. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Writing, she shares, has been more than a profession - it’s been a companion through every season of her life. Melinda models what it means to evolve creatively instead of retreating and becoming invisible.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We also dive into the very real ageism she encountered in publishing her latest book - even as a bestselling author. Her original title, “My Old Ladies,” was deemed offensive by publishers, though the women themselves wore the label proudly. That experience opens a larger conversation about whose voices are considered relevant, and why stories of older adults are more necessary than ever.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;At the heart of our conversation are the nine extraordinary women in their 90s and beyond featured in The Wisdom Whisperers. These vibrant, thoughtful, fully engaged women reshaped Melinda’s understanding of aging — and they may reshape yours, too. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We talk about navigating the aging body and mind with honesty and humor, about intergenerational relationships, and about what becomes clearer, freer, and more joyful as we grow older.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible in your 70s, 80s, or beyond, this conversation is for you. Tune in, soak up the wisdom, and then share this episode with someone who needs a fresh, expansive vision of aging. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Be sure to pick up &lt;a href='https://amzn.to/4b2jPAv'&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Wisdom Whisperers&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and follow Melinda on Substack &lt;a href='https://melindablau.substack.com/'&gt;here &lt;/a&gt;... her voice is one worth keeping close. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thank you for tuning in - together, we can continue dissolving ageism, one powerful story at a time.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Photo Credit: Yasmin Ayala Azuz | Instagram: @yasminazuz&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/don-t-be-caged-by-your-age'&gt;LinkedIn &lt;/a&gt;or &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;. Or leave a message on the website &lt;a href='https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:&lt;br/&gt;✨ Amplify inspiring voices&lt;br/&gt;✨ Break age-related stereotypes&lt;br/&gt;✨ Reach more listeners worldwide&lt;br/&gt;💻 Visit: &lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/andelyons'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Buy Me A Coffee&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Waving from Boston – cheers!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Ande ♥&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONNECT &lt;/b&gt;with me online - I&amp;apos;d love to learn how you&amp;apos;re shattering ageism!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ &lt;br/&gt;https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SPONSORSHIP&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What does aging with wit and wisdom really look like?  In this episode, I have a delicious conversation with Melinda Blau - veteran journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and the author of The Wisdom Whisperers: Golden Guides to a Long Life of Grit, Grace, and Laughter.   At 82, Melinda isn’t slowing down ... she’s still writing, still questioning, still challenging ageism, and yes, she ran through the streets of Paris shouting, “I’m eighty!” Her energy, honesty, and humor are a power...

EP 87 The Wisdom and Wit of Melinda Blau

What if retirement doesn’t mean retreat - but rediscovering? In this episode I sit down with Judith Horn for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about adaptation, creativity, and continuing to serve after 65. When vision impairment led Judith to retire from her lifelong career as a physical therapist, her story didn’t end - it shifted. Retirement didn’t mean retreat. Instead, it opened the door to rediscovering her artistic side, creating imaginative illustrations for her grandchildren, and stepping even more fully into her advocacy for healthy aging, eye health, and aging in place. Judith spent decades specializing in geriatric physical therapy, supporting older adults with complex needs and championing quality of life at every stage. In our conversation, we explore what first drew her to this vocation, how caring for older adults shaped her philosophy on aging, and how she navigated the emotional and practical realities of vision loss. This is a grounded, generous conversation about change, creativity, connection, and what thriving after 65 truly looks like - even when life unfolds differently than planned. If you’re navigating a transition or wondering what’s still possible in this season of life, Judith’s story is both reassuring and energizing.If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/don-t-be-caged-by-your-age'>LinkedIn </a>or <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage/'>Instagram</a>. Or leave a message on the website <a href='https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/'>here</a>. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/andelyons'>Buy Me A Coffee</a> Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I&apos;d love to learn how you&apos;re shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if retirement doesn’t mean retreat - but rediscovering?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode I sit down with Judith Horn for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about adaptation, creativity, and continuing to serve after 65.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;When vision impairment led Judith to retire from her lifelong career as a physical therapist, her story didn’t end - it shifted. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Retirement didn’t mean retreat. Instead, it opened the door to rediscovering her artistic side, creating imaginative illustrations for her grandchildren, and stepping even more fully into her advocacy for healthy aging, eye health, and aging in place.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Judith spent decades specializing in geriatric physical therapy, supporting older adults with complex needs and championing quality of life at every stage. In our conversation, we explore what first drew her to this vocation, how caring for older adults shaped her philosophy on aging, and how she navigated the emotional and practical realities of vision loss.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This is a grounded, generous conversation about change, creativity, connection, and what thriving after 65 truly looks like - even when life unfolds differently than planned.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you’re navigating a transition or wondering what’s still possible in this season of life, Judith’s story is both reassuring and energizing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/don-t-be-caged-by-your-age'&gt;LinkedIn &lt;/a&gt;or &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;. Or leave a message on the website &lt;a href='https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:&lt;br/&gt;✨ Amplify inspiring voices&lt;br/&gt;✨ Break age-related stereotypes&lt;br/&gt;✨ Reach more listeners worldwide&lt;br/&gt;💻 Visit: &lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/andelyons'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Buy Me A Coffee&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Waving from Boston – cheers!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Ande ♥&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONNECT &lt;/b&gt;with me online - I&amp;apos;d love to learn how you&amp;apos;re shattering ageism!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ &lt;br/&gt;https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SPONSORSHIP&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What if retirement doesn’t mean retreat - but rediscovering?  In this episode I sit down with Judith Horn for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about adaptation, creativity, and continuing to serve after 65.  When vision impairment led Judith to retire from her lifelong career as a physical therapist, her story didn’t end - it shifted.  Retirement didn’t mean retreat. Instead, it opened the door to rediscovering her artistic side, creating imaginative illustrations for her grandchi...

EP 86 Retirement Doesn’t Mean Retreat

In this heartfelt episode I sit down with bereavement specialist, grief educator, and author <a href='https://www.patticomeausimonson.com/'>Patti Comeau-Simonson</a> for a deeply meaningful conversation about love, loss, and thriving after 65. I first met Patti years ago when I helped her e-publish her first book, and it’s been a joy to witness how her life and work have evolved since then. After the loss of her beloved husband, David, when she was 46, Patti’s life took an unexpected turn - one that led her into hospice volunteering, grief education, peer leadership, and authorship. Now 79, Patti shares how grief didn’t shrink her world - it expanded it. We talk about the power of community, the importance of peer support, and her newest book - <a href='https://amzn.to/4autoZE'>Recipes for Healing: Working Through Grief, One Recipe at a Time</a> - how storytelling and food can nourish both body and soul. Patti also reflects on how cooking became a grounding force during her husband’s illness and a meaningful way to create connection and healing for others. This episode is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to begin again, and that thriving after 65 can be filled with purpose, service, and joy. In this episode, we talk about:<ul><li>Turning profound loss into purpose later in life</li><li>Why peer support matters in grief and healing</li><li>How food and storytelling create comfort and connection</li><li>What thriving after 65 really looks like</li><li>Why it’s never “too late” to live a meaningful life</li></ul>Learn more &amp; connect: Visit Patti’s website <a href='https://www.patticomeausimonson.com/'>here</a>. Buy Patti’s book: Recipes for Healing: Working Through Grief, One Recipe at a Time <a href='https://amzn.to/4autoZE'>here</a>.If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/don-t-be-caged-by-your-age'>LinkedIn </a>or <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage/'>Instagram</a>. Or leave a message on the website <a href='https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/'>here</a>. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/andelyons'>Buy Me A Coffee</a> Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I&apos;d love to learn how you&apos;re shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this heartfelt episode I sit down with bereavement specialist, grief educator, and author &lt;a href='https://www.patticomeausimonson.com/'&gt;Patti Comeau-Simonson&lt;/a&gt; for a deeply meaningful conversation about love, loss, and thriving after 65.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;I first met Patti years ago when I helped her e-publish her first book, and it’s been a joy to witness how her life and work have evolved since then. After the loss of her beloved husband, David, when she was 46, Patti’s life took an unexpected turn - one that led her into hospice volunteering, grief education, peer leadership, and authorship.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Now 79, Patti shares how grief didn’t shrink her world - it expanded it. We talk about the power of community, the importance of peer support, and her newest book - &lt;a href='https://amzn.to/4autoZE'&gt;&lt;em&gt;Recipes for Healing: Working Through Grief, One Recipe at a Time&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt; - how storytelling and food can nourish both body and soul. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Patti also reflects on how cooking became a grounding force during her husband’s illness and a meaningful way to create connection and healing for others.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to begin again, and that thriving after 65 can be filled with purpose, service, and joy.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, we talk about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Turning profound loss into purpose later in life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why peer support matters in grief and healing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How food and storytelling create comfort and connection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What thriving after 65 really looks like&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why it’s never “too late” to live a meaningful life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more &amp;amp; connect:&lt;br/&gt;Visit Patti’s website &lt;a href='https://www.patticomeausimonson.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;here&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br/&gt;Buy Patti’s book: &lt;em&gt;Recipes for Healing: Working Through Grief, One Recipe at a Time&lt;/em&gt; &lt;a href='https://amzn.to/4autoZE'&gt;&lt;b&gt;here&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/don-t-be-caged-by-your-age'&gt;LinkedIn &lt;/a&gt;or &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;. Or leave a message on the website &lt;a href='https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:&lt;br/&gt;✨ Amplify inspiring voices&lt;br/&gt;✨ Break age-related stereotypes&lt;br/&gt;✨ Reach more listeners worldwide&lt;br/&gt;💻 Visit: &lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/andelyons'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Buy Me A Coffee&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Waving from Boston – cheers!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Ande ♥&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONNECT &lt;/b&gt;with me online - I&amp;apos;d love to learn how you&amp;apos;re shattering ageism!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ &lt;br/&gt;https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SPONSORSHIP&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this heartfelt episode I sit down with bereavement specialist, grief educator, and author Patti Comeau-Simonson for a deeply meaningful conversation about love, loss, and thriving after 65.  I first met Patti years ago when I helped her e-publish her first book, and it’s been a joy to witness how her life and work have evolved since then. After the loss of her beloved husband, David, when she was 46, Patti’s life took an unexpected turn - one that led her into hospice volunteering, grief e...

EP 85 Working Through Grief, One Recipe at a Time

What if aging isn’t something to resist ... but something to rethink? In this episode I sit down with Chris Moore, founder of Senior Remodeling Experts and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, for a thoughtful conversation about mindset, purpose, and what aging teaches us from the inside out. After decades of working closely with older adults, Chris has seen firsthand how attitude - not age - often shapes how we experience later life. Together, we explore common myths about aging and retirement, the importance of intergenerational connection, and why living with intention matters more than ever as we grow older.Chris is also the author of Age Out Loud, a book that challenges fear-based narratives around growing older and invites readers to live with purpose, vitality, and intention at every age. We touch on the ideas behind the book in this conversation. In this episode, you&apos;ll hear us chat about:<ul><li>Why aging isn’t a decline — and what really shapes the experience</li><li>How attitude influences vitality at every age</li><li>The cultural myth of “waiting for retirement” to start living</li><li>What working with older adults reveals about purpose and relevance</li><li>The value of intergenerational relationships</li><li>Why aging in place is as much about mindset as it is environment </li></ul>About my guest: Chris Moore is the founder of Senior Remodeling Experts and a nationally recognized leader in aging-in-place solutions. With nearly four decades in construction and remodeling, Chris is passionate about challenging fear-based narratives around aging and helping people live with purpose, vitality, and intention as they grow older. Learn more: 🔗 Visit <a href='https://seniorremodelingexperts.com'>Senior Remodeling Experts</a>  and grab a copy of Chris&apos; book Age Out Loud <a href='https://amzn.to/4roTdAe'>here</a>.If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/don-t-be-caged-by-your-age'>LinkedIn </a>or <a href='https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage/'>Instagram</a>. Or leave a message on the website <a href='https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/'>here</a>. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/andelyons'>Buy Me A Coffee</a> Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I&apos;d love to learn how you&apos;re shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if aging isn’t something to resist ... but something to rethink?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode I sit down with Chris Moore, founder of Senior Remodeling Experts and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, for a thoughtful conversation about mindset, purpose, and what aging teaches us from the inside out.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;After decades of working closely with older adults, Chris has seen firsthand how attitude - not age - often shapes how we experience later life. Together, we explore common myths about aging and retirement, the importance of intergenerational connection, and why living with intention matters more than ever as we grow older.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chris is also the author of &lt;em&gt;Age Out Loud&lt;/em&gt;, a book that challenges fear-based narratives around growing older and invites readers to live with purpose, vitality, and intention at every age. We touch on the ideas behind the book in this conversation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, you&amp;apos;ll hear us chat about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why aging isn’t a decline — and what really shapes the experience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How attitude influences vitality at every age&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The cultural myth of “waiting for retirement” to start living&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What working with older adults reveals about purpose and relevance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The value of intergenerational relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why aging in place is as much about mindset as it is environment&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About my guest&lt;/b&gt;:&lt;br/&gt;Chris Moore is the founder of Senior Remodeling Experts and a nationally recognized leader in aging-in-place solutions. With nearly four decades in construction and remodeling, Chris is passionate about challenging fear-based narratives around aging and helping people live with purpose, vitality, and intention as they grow older.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Learn more:&lt;br/&gt;🔗 Visit &lt;a href='https://seniorremodelingexperts.com'&gt;Senior Remodeling Experts&lt;/a&gt;  and grab a copy of Chris&amp;apos; book &lt;em&gt;Age Out Loud &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href='https://amzn.to/4roTdAe'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/don-t-be-caged-by-your-age'&gt;LinkedIn &lt;/a&gt;or &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;. Or leave a message on the website &lt;a href='https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:&lt;br/&gt;✨ Amplify inspiring voices&lt;br/&gt;✨ Break age-related stereotypes&lt;br/&gt;✨ Reach more listeners worldwide&lt;br/&gt;💻 Visit: &lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/andelyons'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Buy Me A Coffee&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Waving from Boston – cheers!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Ande ♥&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;CONNECT &lt;/b&gt;with me online - I&amp;apos;d love to learn how you&amp;apos;re shattering ageism!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ &lt;br/&gt;https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SPONSORSHIP&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What if aging isn’t something to resist ... but something to rethink?  In this episode I sit down with Chris Moore, founder of Senior Remodeling Experts and a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, for a thoughtful conversation about mindset, purpose, and what aging teaches us from the inside out.  After decades of working closely with older adults, Chris has seen firsthand how attitude - not age - often shapes how we experience later life. Together, we explore common myths about aging and reti...

EP 84 Rethinking Aging From the Inside Out

A Pro Aging Podcast! Through weekly conversations with folks who shattered age-related expectations, you’ll find the resources, ideas and inspiration you need to thrive after 65!

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