Best Janet Wright Podcasts (2025)

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Encore: Learning to embrace winter, with Kari Leibowitz, PhD 41:31

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Are you dreading the cold, dark months ahead? In Scandinavia, where the winters are among the coldest and darkest on earth, many people look forward to winter as a time of coziness, beauty, and rest. Psychologist Kari Leibowitz, PhD, author of How to Winter, talks about how cold weather and darkness affect our body and mind and what can we learn fr…

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Elder Awesome: Lessons on Saging, Sufficiency, and the Power of Paradigm Shifts 1:15:24

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This week's replay, one of the most popular episodes of 2025, features a profound conversation between Barry Barkan, visionary eldercare advocate and Pioneer Network co-founder, and AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan. These longtime friends discuss reimagining aging and the transformative potential of community, spirit, and consciousness. Barkan shares his jou…

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How competition drives our behavior, with Stephen Garcia, PhD 35:01

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From classrooms to boardrooms, from sports to social media, we’re constantly sizing ourselves up against other people -- and being sized up in return. Dr. Stephen Garcia discusses what drives some people to be extremely competitive in their work, in relationships and in life; which situations bring out the competitiveness in all of us; and how to h…

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The Bold Ideas Behind University Retirement Communities 54:01

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As we continue to replay the most popular episodes of 2025, this week's features an insightful interview by AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan as she sits down with senior living innovator Andy Carle, consultant and founder of UniversityRetirementCommunities.com. Andy shares his personal journey into eldercare and the bold moves he's made to elevate the field,…

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What moral psychology has to say about charitable giving, with Joshua Greene, PhD 51:18

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It’s December, which means it’s peak season for charitable donations. But how do you decide which organizations to support? Joshua Greene, PhD, discusses how people make moral choices and the implications for where they donate their money; how people can donate using their head and their heart; and how moral psychology can offer avenues to help peo…

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Rethinking Eldercare Across America 52:30

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This week's episode is a replay of one of the most popular of 2025. It features a conversation with policy experts Joe Angelelli and Anne Montgomery as they discuss the EINSTEIN Option (which is now known as Connected Communities), a collaborative effort of eldercare changemakers dedicated to advancing a comprehensive plan to reimagine the entire c…

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Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD 41:08

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In an age of increasing distractions, researchers have found that spending time in nature can be an antidote that helps us restore our focus and attention. Marc Berman, PhD, talks about why natural environments are “softly fascinating” and why that’s beneficial for the brain; why even cold, rainy walks can be good for you; whether bringing nature i…

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Building Villages to Support Aging in Place 48:09

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This week marks our first of four encore episodes this month – the most popular of 2025. As we close out the year, we are happy to present @AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan's interview with Village to VillageNetwork national director Barbara Sullivan. The Village to Village Network works to create durable webs of support in communities all across the country…

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How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD 26:40

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Studies have shown that gratitude can help us cope with challenges and is good for our relationships and our health. But figuring out how to foster gratitude in kids isn't always easy or obvious. Andrea Hussong, PhD, talks about why gratitude matters; how to help kids feel thankful, recognize generosity and think about others; and how to respond pr…

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Honoring a Renaissance Woman: Revisiting Our Conversation with Dr. Elders 1:00:17

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This week on Elevate Eldercare is an encore episode with former U.S. Surgeon General and current AgingIN Board Member, Joycelyn Elders, MD. In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, we thought this very special discussion, in which AgingIN's Susan Ryan and the late Alex Spanko (who served as director of communications from 2021 to 2024) engage Dr. Elde…

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When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD 36:35

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For people with misophonia, certain sounds – like chewing, coughing or pen clicking – can trigger strong emotional reactions including anxiety, disgust and rage. Heather Hansen, PhD, director of the Misophonia Research Network, talks about scientists’ evolving understanding of misophonia; what’s happening in the brain when someone hears a trigger s…

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Everyone Matters: The Power of Truly Human Leadership 1:02:42

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In this week's episode of Elevate Eldercare, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan welcomes Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller and a global ambassador for human-centered leadership. Chapman shares how he transformed a struggling $20 million family business into a thriving $4 billion enterprise by embracing a simple but radical idea: leaders have a profound respo…

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Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD 37:21

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Over the past several years, the rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed the conversation around weight and obesity in the U.S. Rachel Goldman, PhD, talks about how GLP-1s work; the effects they can have on mental health; what questions to ask if you’re considering trying these medications; how weight loss can shift people's rela…

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From Farm to Future: A Model for Sustainable, Intergenerational Living 57:47

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In this episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan welcomes Steve Nygren, visionary founder of Serenbe, a pioneering biophilic community outside Atlanta that blends sustainability, wellness, and human connection. Beginning in 1991 as an impromptu farm purchase, Serenbe has become a decades-long experiment in how people can live harmoniously with nature—and wi…

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Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD 43:03

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We all want to be liked and respected. But sometimes, our intuitions about how to make a good impression lead us astray. Övül Sezer, PhD, talks about common mistakes, including humblebragging and hiding our accomplishments; whether the rules of making a good impression are different on social media; and how to “brag wisely” by sharing your journey …

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Tech, Tales, and the Power of Connection Through Storytelling 47:28

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In the realm of storytelling in the senior living field, few come close to what Jack York has done in his decades-long career as a tech entrepreneur and now professional storyteller. In this episode of Elevate Eldercare, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan welcomes Jack, founder of iN2L and co-founder of Talegate, whose journey from Silicon Valley to the world …

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Understanding trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD 36:49

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Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking are relatively common but remain stigmatized and misunderstood. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD, and Clare Mackay, PhD, talk about why these behaviors occur and how they relate to grooming and emotion regulation; how living with BFRBs affects people’s lives and ment…

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The Power of Stories in Long-Term Care 56:21

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In this inspiring episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Erin Hart and Peter Murphy Lewis, who share how they're transforming perceptions of long-term care through storytelling and authentic human connection. Erin, who has spent 13 years in long-term care and now works with the Ohio Health Care Association, describes how growing up across t…

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Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD 37:23

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Are you dreaming of your next vacation? Many people see travel as a chance to escape their routines, explore new places and maybe even ‘find themselves.’ Andrew Stevenson, PhD, author of “The Psychologyof Travel,” talks about whether travel makes us happier, how technology and social media are changing the experience of travel, why we get post-vaca…

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Leading With Purpose in Aging Services 40:04

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In this episode, Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, sits down with AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan to discuss Katie's remarkable journey from studying political science to shaping the future of eldercare. Drawing on her early work in the U.S. Senate and at AARP, Katie reflects on how policy and program must work hand in hand to create meani…

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Courage is taking a worthwhile risk, with Cynthia Pury, PhD 37:40

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When we think of courage, we often picture dramatic, high-stakes moments, but courage comes into play not only in extraordinary situations but also in everyday life. Cynthia Pury, PhD, talks about physical, moral and psychological courage; whether courage necessarily involves overcoming fear; how our cultural and social viewpoints shape what we see…

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Valuing Older Adults Through Intergenerational Connections and Human-Centered Technology 56:19

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In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Nancy Zionts, chief program officer at the Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF). In a wide-ranging discussion, the two talk about the importance of valuing older adults, human-centered technology, and intergenerational connections. Zionts shares insights from a study tour to Japan, where s…

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Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD 39:05

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Living Small, Living Well: The Power of the Household Model 51:22

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In this episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Tamar Krebs, founder of VideriAustralia (formerly Group Homes Australia), to explore her remarkable journey transforming aged care through person-centered, household living. From her early experiences in nursing homes to building 26 small-scale homes across Australia, Tamar shares how her visio…

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Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD 36:46

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Left-handers make up about 10.6 percent of the world’s population. Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD, talks about why handedness and other brain asymmetries exist; the genetic and environmental factors that influence handedness; whether there’s any truth to the stereotype that lefties are more creative; why “pawedness” is common in cats, dogs, and other no…

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Redefining Eldercare: Data, Independence, and the Future of Aging 55:36

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In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Kristen Parsons, who shares her inspiring journey from pediatrics to eldercare and why she is passionate about helping older adults maintain their independence. Now leading operations at Tiffany Village and Kenny's Pond in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, Kristen highlights how their a…

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Teens, AI and the science of risky decisions, with Valerie Reyna, PhD 34:33

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You might think the best way to make decisions is to know all the facts. But psychologists’ research suggests that getting the “gist” – the core meaning behind the facts – is more important than focusing on every last detail. Valerie Reyna, PhD, talks about why gist matters; how it explains why teens make so many risky decisions; how understanding …

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Transforming Healthcare Culture: Why Person-Centered Care Matters 51:44

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In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan welcomes Michael Giuliano, chief operating officer at Planetree International, who shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a family of healthcare professionals to leading a global nonprofit dedicated to advancing person-centered care. Michael reflects on how his father's medical practice shaped…

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How to support children after traumatic events, with Robin Gurwitch, PhD 31:12

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From hurricanes to wildfires to gun violence, trauma and disaster touch the lives of millions of children each year. Robin Gurwitch, PhD, discusses how disasters affect children’s mental health, how to support children and teens in the aftermath of disasters, and how parents can talk to their children about traumatic events in the news. Learn more …

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From Data to Daughterhood: Shaping the Future of Eldercare 55:38

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In this episode of Elevate Eldercare, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan sits down with Anne Tumlinson, founder and CEO of ATI Advisory, and creator of Daughterhood, to explore her remarkable journey from environmental activism to national healthcare leadership. Anne shares how her early work with U.S. Rep. John Lewis and Sen. Harris Wofford inspired her pivot…

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Financial scams: Why some older adults are at risk, with Duke Han, PhD 24:46

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Financial scams targeting people over age 60 cost victims more than $3.4 billion in 2023. Neuropsychologist Duke Han, PhD, talks about why some older adults are at risk, financial vulnerability as an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, and how people can protect themselves and their loved ones from falling victim to a scammer. Learn more about your …

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Leading with Purpose and Innovation 1:02:14

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In this week's episode, AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan welcomes back Rob Liebreich, president and CEO of Goodwin Living, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of eldercare. Rob reflects on his 23-year journey in aging services, inspired by his grandmother's experience, and shares how that personal connection continues to…

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Hot flashes, heart health and hormones: Rethinking menopause, with Rebecca Thurston, PhD 33:18

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For many women, the shifting hormones of midlife bring troubling symptoms like hot flashes, mood and memory changes. Now, researchers are learning more about the short- and long-term health effects of menopause. Clinical health psychologist Rebecca Thurston, PhD, discusses links between menopause symptoms and long-term cardiovascular and Alzheimer’…

Janet Wright Podcasts

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Elevate Eldercare

AgingIn

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Interviewing with Mrs. Janet Blackmon

Myaliyah Wright

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Speaking of Psychology

American Psychological Association

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Encore: Learning to embrace winter, with Kari Leibowitz, PhD 41:31

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Elder Awesome: Lessons on Saging, Sufficiency, and the Power of Paradigm Shifts 1:15:24

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How competition drives our behavior, with Stephen Garcia, PhD 35:01

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The Bold Ideas Behind University Retirement Communities 54:01

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What moral psychology has to say about charitable giving, with Joshua Greene, PhD 51:18

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Rethinking Eldercare Across America 52:30

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Why nature is good for your brain, with Marc Berman, PhD 41:08

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Building Villages to Support Aging in Place 48:09

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How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD 26:40

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Honoring a Renaissance Woman: Revisiting Our Conversation with Dr. Elders 1:00:17

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When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD 36:35

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Everyone Matters: The Power of Truly Human Leadership 1:02:42

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Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD 37:21

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From Farm to Future: A Model for Sustainable, Intergenerational Living 57:47

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Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD 43:03

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Tech, Tales, and the Power of Connection Through Storytelling 47:28

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Understanding trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD 36:49

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The Power of Stories in Long-Term Care 56:21

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Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD 37:23

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Leading With Purpose in Aging Services 40:04

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Courage is taking a worthwhile risk, with Cynthia Pury, PhD 37:40

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Valuing Older Adults Through Intergenerational Connections and Human-Centered Technology 56:19

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Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD 39:05

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Living Small, Living Well: The Power of the Household Model 51:22

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Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD 36:46

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Redefining Eldercare: Data, Independence, and the Future of Aging 55:36

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Teens, AI and the science of risky decisions, with Valerie Reyna, PhD 34:33

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Transforming Healthcare Culture: Why Person-Centered Care Matters 51:44

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How to support children after traumatic events, with Robin Gurwitch, PhD 31:12

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From Data to Daughterhood: Shaping the Future of Eldercare 55:38

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Financial scams: Why some older adults are at risk, with Duke Han, PhD 24:46

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Leading with Purpose and Innovation 1:02:14

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Hot flashes, heart health and hormones: Rethinking menopause, with Rebecca Thurston, PhD 33:18