We’re all getting older. We might as well embrace it. Join Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR® in exploring what it’s like to get older. Host Cheryl Proska walks with you on the winding road of aging. The peaks. The valleys. And everything in between. This is what aging looks like. Real people. Real stories. Real advice. Let’s grow old, together.
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Creativity In Older People Podcasts
"A podcast about making things up and making things happen." L.A.-based writer-performer Dennis Hensley believes that art and creativity make the world go around and make life worth living. Each week, he interviews a different creative person each about what they do, why they do it, and how they manage the ups and downs of a creative life. Some guests are famous, some are less so...all are what Dennis describes as "beautiful strugglers." Past guests have included authors, actors, photographe ...
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A series of podcasts with people aged 55 and upwards, about the lives they lived and changes that happened in the fifties and later. Whether that is change of career, retirement, or re-joining the workforce, lives are changing all the time and it is never too late to try something different. This project was funded by Creative Ireland, and is part of Westmeath Libraries Creativity in Older People initiative.
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LOVING LIFE AT HOME - Christian Marriage, Biblical Parenting, Creative Homemaking, Purposeful Living
Jennifer Flanders: Bible-believing wife and homeschooling mother of 12
Do you want a peaceful, orderly home where your family can thrive? Would you like to cultivate stronger family bonds with your husband and kids? Do you long for a joy-filled, purposeful life free from fear and anxiety? Have you ever longed for a seasoned mentor who’d provide practical pointers? Fortunately for us, the Bible speaks to every one of these goals. God’s Word will help you cut through all the confusion caused by popular but conflicting marriage and parenting advice. Welcome, frien ...
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Shine On is the podcast where older people share stories. Season One of the podcast focuses on creativity. We’re looking at dance, music, visual art, writing – anything creative. We meet creative older people in Leeds and find out about their lives. Shine On is brought to you by the makers of Shine Magazine, with support from Chapel FM. Season One is funded by Leeds Inspired.
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Michael Neill is an internationally renowned transformative teacher, author, broadcaster, and speaker, described as having the unique ability to "blend the sacred with the profane". The inside-out understanding at the heart of his work challenges the cultural mythology that stress, pressure, and other symptoms of "seriousness" are a necessary part of adaptation and growth in business or indeed any area of life. In his role as CEO of Genius Catalyst Inc. since its inception in the UK in 1990 ...
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We are City of London Sinfonia (CLS), the orchestral home to over 40 outstanding professional musicians, who come together in the shared belief that music has the power to transform people across all areas of society. We give over 75 performances every year anywhere from an East London club to international concert halls, cathedrals and opera houses, or communities who because of location or opportunity would not otherwise experience outstanding professional music-making. We spend over 150 d ...
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As we grow older and become responsible, working adults, our childlike nature and authenticity may disappear. The light within us that fills with imagination, creativity, happiness, and love can dim down as we conform to external standards, demands, and pressures. Acclimating to society, not as our authentic selves, often come at the cost of our humanity and the wondrous, fearless ways of our younger years. Live Your Possible dares you turn your light back on high to beam as your most authen ...
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Join Rachel as she breaks down the focus group walls and brings the consumer interviews to you. Tune in to hear from all different consumer profiles and category trends. With over 10 years of experience, no consumer or topic is off limits.
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At Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services. We provide integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people; specialist mental health and learning disability services; children and young people’s mental health services; children’s communi ...
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Go Un-Pro with Dr. Brent W. Laartz, MD FIDSA: Living an Unprocessed Life for Longevity and Healthspan Have you ever known that something is SO good for you that you just can't wait, but life gets in front of you and prevents you from doing it? The inaction and procrastination could occur for a variety of reasons, and we will delve into my motivations and affirmations of a healthy life from this day forward. I am starting this series of videos and articles so that I can be accountable to myse ...
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Writer Bob Merrick (Magnificent Obsession on Substack): "Madonna Was My Mother & Debbie Gibson Was My Older Sister"
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1:14:01In this episode, Dennis is joined via Zoom by his friend Bob Merrick who pens the Substack newsletter Magnificent Obsession where shares sweet, sassy and occasional sad stories about everything from his tumultuous childhood and family life, his wide circle of friends and his star-studded misadventures in Hollywood. Bob talks about why he started wr…
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Do you ever worry about getting older? This week, Michael shares his own experience of aging and how it's becoming less of a problem the older he gets!
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Week 5: A Doctor's 52 Week Journey to an Unprocessed Life
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1:36:52Speaker-Organized Summary: Go Unpro Podcast, Week 5 Dr. Brent Laartz Key Points and Decisions: Experienced a setback over the holidays with increased alcohol and food intake due to family events and his father's passing Committed to a "Dry January" to limit alcohol intake and get back on track with his health goals Discussed the importance of mitoc…
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Dennis Hensley In Conversation with Anna David on the Behind the Book Cover Podcast
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54:38For this final episode of the year, Dennis flips the script and appears as a guest on the Behind the Book Cover podcast hosted by his friend and past Dennis Anyone guest Anna David. He also weighs in on the miracle that is Heated Rivalry during the So This Happened segment at the end of the episode. Here are the official show notes Anna wrote about…
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EP 106: 10 New Year Resolutions We All Should Make
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15:29I love the fresh start January represents, so I normally kick it off with a list of New Year’s resolutions as long as my arm. Some of my goals are specific and easily quantifiable: Walk a mile a day. Read a book a week. Get 7 hours of sleep a night. That way, even if I only walk 5-6 miles a week, read 3 books a month, or occasionally stay up late, …
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When Dementia Comes Early: The Truth About Frontotemporal Degeneration
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59:42Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) is a lesser-known form of dementia that often affects people in their 40s and 50s, bringing profound changes in behavior, personality, and language. In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we're joined by Esther Kane, Support & Education Director at The Association for Frontotemporal Degenerat…
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The Fastest Way to Get Better at Pretty Much Anything
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6:14In this week's episode, Michael shares a simple way to accelerate your learning curve by focusing more on what works and less on what doesn't!
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Visual Artist Nino Alicea (Got Framed, Atabey's Treasure): "My Favorite Part Is When You See People Enjoying It"
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1:16:04In this episode, Dennis is joined via Zoom by visual artist & production designer Nino Alicea whose larger-than-life installations Got Framed and Atebay's Treasure are currently on display in San Francisco's Embarcadero as part of the city's year-long Big Art Loop initiative. Nino talks about the inspiration for both pieces. Got Framed, with it's 9…
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I love all the bright lights and decorated trees and beautiful packages and cheerful songs that so characterize Christmas in so many people’s minds, but if we miss the real reason behind all those things, we’ll miss the whole purpose and most important part of the season. Show NotesVERSES CITED: Matthew 2:9-10 – “...when they saw the star, they rej…
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Would you like to be more discouragement proof? Join Michael for this exploration of a whole new way of thinking about resilience that will help you come back to yourself in the aftermath of challenges faster than you might think possible.
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From Corporate to Creative: Reinventing Life After Work
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37:14In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we talk with Holly Beebee, a Friends Life Care member who reinvented her life after leaving a 38-year corporate sales career. Holly shares how burnout led her to a bold leap of faith and into a joyful second chapter: creating a successful Dancin' Chairs program for older adults, performi…
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Speaker-Organized Summary: Key Points, Decisions, and Next Steps Announcer Lucas Welcome to Sunday Science, where recent scientific articles and their translation into modern lives are discussed. The host for today's episode is Dr. Brent W. Lartz, M.D. Dr. Brent Laartz Summary of Key Points and Decisions The discussion focuses on a gene and gene pr…
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What if taking on life's challenges could start to feel fun instead of problematic or overwhelming? This week, Michael shares a simple metaphor for finding more joy in sport, business, and life!
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Week 4: The Go UnPro Podcast: A Doctor's 52 Week Journey to an Unprocessed Life
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28:42Summary of Key Points, Decisions, and Next Steps by Speaker Dr. Brent Laartz Key Points and Decisions: Focusing on longevity and healthspan, not just cosmetic appearance Importance of polyphenols, calorie restriction, and certain medications (acarbose, canaglifosin) for longevity Emphasis on strength, grip strength, and quick movements to maintain …
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2025 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Part 2 w/ Scott Williams & Cam Clarke
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1:09:04In Part 2 of his annual Holiday Gift Guide, Dennis talks to creative entrepreneurs Scott Willams and Cam Clarke. Scott discovered a passion for ceramics during the pandemic and has since launched a side business called SEW Ceramics, based in Cambria, California. His Strata line of clay lamps are his most popular items to date. Each is one-of-a-kind…
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Your One Word To Unleash Epic Clarity And Purpose With Erin Weed
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41:24Achieve epic clarity in your purpose and message not through endless analysis, but through the power of one single word. Author, speaker, and clarity coach Erin Weed details her surprisingly simple method for discovering your unique “one-word frequency” and “operating system” (10 words or less). Drawing on her experiences, including founding “Girls…
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Listen in as Michael shares the unexpected secret to being at your best without really trying. (If you've noticed a shift in Michael's work in recent times, this episode speaks to the heart of what's different!)
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2025 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Part 1 w/ Jackie Beat & Brian Gryphon
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54:42In Part 1 of his annual Holiday Gift Guide, Dennis talks to creative entrepreneurs Jackie Beat and Brian Gryphon. First up, is drop dead gorgeous, larger than life, world famous drag superstar Jackie Beat who, earlier this year, happened upon an artistic side-hustle in the most unlikely of places: Grocery Outlet Bargain Market. The discount store w…
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Anyone Can Move: Safe Steps for Better Balance
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53:44In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we explore an important part of vibrant aging: staying confident on your feet. Our guest, Judith Sachs, founder of Anyone Can Move, brings decades of experience as a dancer, movement educator, and certified instructor in Dance for Parkinson's, balance and gait work, and fall-recovery tra…
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Director Maria Friedman (Merrily We Roll Along): It's a Reminder To Call Your Best Friends
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37:16Dennis is joined via Zoom by Maria Friedman director of the Broadway musical Merrily We Roll Along as well as the new filmed version of that Tony-winning stage production (which hits theaters on December 5th). Maria talks about her long history with the Stephen Sondheim musical as both actor and director, the themes that were on her mind as she app…
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This week, Michael shares a simple formula that explains why your mojo appears to disappear and how easy it is to find it again (no matter how long it seems to have been gone!)
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Week 3 A Doctor's 52 Week Journey to an Unprocessed Life
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31:48Speaker-Organized Summary: Key Points, Decisions, and Next Steps Dr. Brent Lartz Key Points and Decisions: Acknowledged the difficulty of staying motivated during the holidays, but emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Discussed the concept of "holiday heart" and the negative impacts of overconsumption of unhealthy foods and…
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Boots Writer & Producer Greg Cope White: "Believe In The Story You Want To Tell"
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1:14:44Dennis is joined via Zoom by Greg Cope White to talk about the Netflix series Boots, which is based on Greg's memoir about joining the marines as a young gay man The Pink Marine. Greg talks about the long journey of getting the show on the air, working with his mentor Norman Lear on the project, the thrill of finally having it out in the world and …
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I took a longer break from podcasting than planned, thanks to all that must be done for my daughter's upcoming wedding. But I didn't want to let Thanksgiving pass without encouraging you to count your blessings and to discuss the importance of giving thanks, even through hardship. Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Proverbs 30:8-9 - "Keep deception and lie…
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Author Brian Schaefer (Town & Country): "I'm Very Excited That It's A Physical Thing Now That's On My Own Bookshelf"
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1:16:40Dennis is joined via Zoom from Manhattan by Brian Schaefer to talk about his wonderful debut novel Town & Country. The book is about a congressional election in a small rural town called Griffin between Chip Riley, a conservative bar owner who's lived in Griffin for decades, and Paul Sands, a young ambitious liberal gay man who bought a house in Gr…
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Caregiving in the Digital Age: How Technology Eases the Journey
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46:29In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we're exploring what it really means to care for a loved one in today's world and how technology can make that journey a little lighter. We're joined by Traci Lamb, Business Development Specialist at OdessaConnect, a platform that helps older adults stay connected through the most famili…
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What if the key that unlocked transformation was the realization that there's nothing wrong with us in the first place - nothing broken, never lacking, always alive, aware, and responsive? Join Michael to see the truth of yourself - no matter how beautiful it turns out to be!
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Week 2 A Doctor's 52 Week Journey to an Unprocessed Life
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1:09:00Key Points & Decisions: Continuing the "Go Unpro" journey to an unprocessed life, building on progress from Week 1 Focusing on the 4 pillars of longevity: diet, exercise, sleep, and social connection Instituting a low-sugar, high-fiber, mostly plant-based diet Avoiding processed foods, plastic containers, and seed oils Implementing time-restricted …
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Actor and Interior Designer Francisco Chacin (Matlock): "Oh, I Have To Go Be Mean To Kathy Bates"
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1:11:55Dennis is joined via Zoom by actor and interior designer Francisco Chacin who plays Beau Bridge's fastidious assistant Stuart on the hit CBS drama Matlock. Francisco talks about the thrill of booking the gig, getting paid to be mean to Kathy Bates, basing Stuart on certain "clipboard gays" he's observed in the real world and his dream that maybe St…
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Understanding Grief - Support, Healing, and Connection
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45:22Grief is a universal experience, yet each person's journey through it is deeply personal. In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we're joined by George Salloom, a retired social worker and long-time bereavement support facilitator with over 30 years of experience. George shares insights from his decades of work in hospitals, …
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Filmmaker Yen Tan (All That We Love): "Just Be Grateful That You're Still Doing It"
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1:10:36Dennis is joined by filmmaker Yen Tan whose latest movie All That We Love starring Margaret Cho and Jessie Tyler Ferguson is opening Outfest Next this week and hitting cinemas and streaming soon after. The film is about a woman in midlife who loses her dog and how she carries on after that loss and how she manages the relationships in her life, inc…
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Sunday Science by Go_UnPro Episode 1: 2025_11_02
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24:41In this first episode of Sunday Science, we explore a few articles showing the carcinogenic potential of a strain of E coli (pks+ or colibactin-producing) that produces a DNA mutational toxin. Evidence from the discussed articles shows that this bacteria could be responsible for a high percentage of early onset (under age 50) colorectal cancer (CRC…
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You've probably heard about "the power of thought", but thought without your consciousness is like a tea bag without hot water - it has no power of it's own. Join Michael this week for this fun and liberating exploration!
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Writer Dennis Osborne & Author Barry Joseph (Matching Minds With Sondheim): "He Had The Youngest Energy Of Anyone In The Room"
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1:10:48For the second part of Dennis's conversation with Matching Minds With Sondheim author Barry Joseph, Dennis invites his old friend Dennis Osborne to join the Zoom. Dennis was a good friend of Stephen Sondheim's for the last 35 years of his life and spent a lot of time playing games with him. In this conversation, Dennis and Barry talk about Sondheim…
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EP 103: How Should Christians Handle Halloween?
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14:27Few things stir up as much controversy or elicit as many strongly held opinions in Christian circles this time of year as the question of how believers should handle Halloween. Today, we'll look at what the Bible has to say about the matter and discuss the need for extending grace to anyone who doesn't share our viewpoint. Show NotesVERSES CITED: -…
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What if you didn't have to choose between happiness and success? Join Michael for this gentle guide to how to experience more of both in your life and work!
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EP 102: My Daughter Just Eloped (& Why That Makes Me Happy)
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17:44My daughter eloped last week, and my husband and I couldn't be more delighted. Yet some of our friends are baffled by our reaction. So I'm unpacking the reasons we think it was a smart move on this week's episode of Loving Life at Home. Show NotesVERSES CITED: - Ephesians 3:20 - "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that w…
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Author Barry Joseph (Matching Minds With Sondheim): "This Whole Book Was a Puzzle For Me To Solve"
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41:42Dennis is joined via Zoom by Barry Joseph, author of the new book Matching Minds with Sondheim, which is all about the legendary Broadway composer and lyricist's love of puzzles and games. Barry talks about being inspired to write the book in 2022, a few months after Sondheim's passing, and how writing the book became like a puzzle for him to solve…
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Staying Safe in a Digital World: Tech Tips for Older Adults
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53:15In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we're joined by Alan Silverblatt, a Friends Life Care member and information technology expert with decades of experience helping individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses navigate the digital world. Now retired, Alan continues to share his knowledge by teaching, consulting, and empo…
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Want to make a difference in the world? In this week's episode, Michael shares how he found his way past his judgmental thinking and started to make a different kind of contribution to the wellbeing of the planet!
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