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10/25/21: Georgena Eggleston of the Integrated Wellbeing Institute | MANAGING GRIEF
Oct. 25, 2021

10/25/21: Georgena Eggleston of the Integrated Wellbeing Institute | …

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Georgena Eggleston of the Integrated Wellbeing Institute. Georgena explains the emotional process of grief.

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10/18/21: Wendy Allegaert, an independent Medicare Insurance Specialist | MEDICARE ENROLLMENT: HOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR WELLBEING
Oct. 18, 2021

10/18/21: Wendy Allegaert, an independent Medicare Insurance Speciali…

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Wendy Allegaert, an independent Medicare Insurance Specialist. Wendy explains the options for Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D during the Medicare Enrollment Period.

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10/11/21: Dr. Katharine Esty of Eighty Something | SEXUALITY AFTER 80
Oct. 11, 2021

10/11/21: Dr. Katharine Esty of Eighty Something | SEXUALITY AFTER 80

Dr. Katherine Esty returns for an important discussion on sex after 80. She describes in great detail how our views on sexual attraction change as we age.

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10/4/21: Katharine Esty, Ph.D., from Eightysomethings | GOOD GRIEF: HOW TO HAVE HEALTHY SORROW
Oct. 4, 2021

10/4/21: Katharine Esty, Ph.D., from Eightysomethings | GOOD GRIEF: H…

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Katharine Esty, Ph.D., from Eightysomethings. Katharine describes healthy grieving in these pandemic times.

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9/27/21: Laura Davis, author, and writing teacher | A TUMULTUOUS MOTHER-DAUGHTER STORY
Sept. 27, 2021

9/27/21: Laura Davis, author, and writing teacher | A TUMULTUOUS MOTH…

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Laura Davis, author, and writing teacher. Laura relates the riveting story of her embattled relationship with a mother she loved. In The Burning Light of Two Stars: A Mother-Daughter Story

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9/20/21: Candice Smith with Caregiven, Inc. | WHO SUPPORTS THE CAREGIVERS?
Sept. 23, 2021

9/20/21: Candice Smith with Caregiven, Inc. | WHO SUPPORTS THE CAREGI…

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Candice Smith from Caregiven. Candice explains her app provides a meaningful connection for caregivers.

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9/13/21: “Koach” Dave, Master Fitness Trainer from Well Past Forty | KABOOMING INTO YOUR NINETIES
Sept. 13, 2021

9/13/21: “Koach” Dave, Master Fitness Trainer from Well Past Forty | …

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed “Koach” Dave, a master fitness trainer from Well Past Forty. He explains how everyone from Boomers to 90-somethings can boost their fitness. Why just age when you can Super-Age?

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9/6/21: Elaine Sanchez of Caregiverhelp.com | CAREGIVERS ARE NOT ALONE
Sept. 6, 2021

9/6/21: Elaine Sanchez of Caregiverhelp.com | CAREGIVERS ARE NOT ALONE

Elaine Sanchez is the owner, author, and speaker of CaregiverHelp.com, an organization she created to give caregivers some of the resources and encouragement they need to carry on their essential work.

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8/30/21: Alexis Baker of Bridgetown Music Therapy | MUSIC AS THERAPY
Aug. 30, 2021

8/30/21: Alexis Baker of Bridgetown Music Therapy | MUSIC AS THERAPY

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Alexis Baker of Bridgetown Music Therapy. Alexis explains how music can make a big difference in our lives as we age.

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8/23/21: Diane Leveton, Life Transitions Consulting | FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR LONG-TERM CARE
Aug. 23, 2021

8/23/21: Diane Leveton, Life Transitions Consulting | FINANCIAL PLANN…

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Diane Leveton, an insurance and financial consultant. Diane explains financial plans and solutions for long-term care. We talked about what it means to become a care advocate in these times.

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8/16/21: Nancy McDonald, Juggling Feathers, and Laurence Overmire, Genealogist | YOUR ANCESTRY IS STORYTELLING GOLD
Aug. 17, 2021

8/16/21: Nancy McDonald, Juggling Feathers, and Laurence Overmire, Ge…

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Nancy McDonald and Laurence Overmire. She’s a storyteller; he’s a genealogist. Together, they teach you how to explore your ancestry for tales.

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8/9/21: Erin McCune, co-founder of Easeenet.com | WHAT IS DIGITAL ESTATE PLANNING?
Aug. 9, 2021

8/9/21: Erin McCune, co-founder of Easeenet.com | WHAT IS DIGITAL EST…

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Erin McCune, co-founder of Easeenet.com. Erin explains digital estate planning and how it can effortlessly organize your online life.

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8/2/21: Mike Petroff from ComForCare West Linn OR | The Real Value Of A Highly Valued Caregiver
Aug. 2, 2021

8/2/21: Mike Petroff from ComForCare West Linn OR | The Real Value Of…

Have you ever uttered these words under your breath, "I'd like to smack old age right in the kisser...POW"? Aging is inevitable. With aging comes a loss of independence. Which jeopardizes our desire to age in our own home.

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7/26/21: David Crumm, Editor, Front Edge Publishing | GIFTS AND CHALLENGES OF AGING
July 26, 2021

7/26/21: David Crumm, Editor, Front Edge Publishing | GIFTS AND CHALL…

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed David Crumm of Front Edge Publishing. David explains some of the gifts and challenges of aging.

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7/19/21: Writer Marilyn Haus | HALF OF A WHOLE
July 19, 2021

7/19/21: Writer Marilyn Haus | HALF OF A WHOLE

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed writer Marilyn Haus. She explains the challenging personal struggle of life with a bipolar twin. In her book, Half of a Whole, Marilyn reveals the unadorned, compelling story.

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7/12/21: Desiree Stinson of Harbor Heights Apartments | “RIGHTSIZING” FOR YOUR BEST LIFE
July 12, 2021

7/12/21: Desiree Stinson of Harbor Heights Apartments | “RIGHTSIZING”…

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Desiree Stinson of Harbor Heights Apartments. Desiree explains how senior living with style can enhance retirement.Desiree is the General Manager of Harbor Heights, a 55+ community.

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7/5/21: Steve Toll of ComForCare | PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION IN SONG
July 5, 2021

7/5/21: Steve Toll of ComForCare | PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION IN SONG

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Steve Toll from ComForCare. Steve plays songs that celebrate America. Freedom, family, and fireworks are some of what we celebrate on Independence Day.

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6/28/21- (S5)/E24: Elaine Sanchez of CaregiverHelp.com | HELP FOR CAREGIVERS
June 28, 2021

6/28/21- (S5)/E24: Elaine Sanchez of CaregiverHelp.com | HELP FOR CAR…

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed caregiving expert Elaine Sanchez. She discusses support for stressed caregivers.

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6/24/21- (S5)/E23: Dr. Meagan Lawler, Clinical Psychologist | GET CURIOUS, NOT FURIOUS
June 24, 2021

6/24/21- (S5)/E23: Dr. Meagan Lawler, Clinical Psychologist | GET CUR…

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Dr. Meagan Lawler (Clinical Psychologist). Dr. Lawler explains how to manage conflict to transform contentious relationships into positive ones.

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6/17/21: Dave Turnbull | THANK YOU, DAD!
June 17, 2021

6/17/21: Dave Turnbull | THANK YOU, DAD!

The Aging Today podcast is a family affair today as my dad, Dave Turnbull, joins me and my brothers Doug, Brian, & Paul to celebrate Father’s Day.

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06/07/21 - (S5)/E21: Stephanie Rudeen (ALS Director) and David Judd (ALS patient) | MAY IS ALS AWARENESS
June 7, 2021

06/07/21 - (S5)/E21: Stephanie Rudeen (ALS Director) and David Judd (…

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Stephanie Rudeen, Director of Donor Engagement from the ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter. She’s joined by a friend of the show David Judd. May is ALS Awareness Month, and the ALS...

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5/28/21 - (S5)/E20: Georgena Eggleston of the Integrated Wellbeing Institute | GRIEF IS AN INSIDE JOB
May 29, 2021

5/28/21 - (S5)/E20: Georgena Eggleston of the Integrated Wellbeing In…

This week on the Aging Today podcast, I interviewed Georgena Eggleston of the Integrated Wellbeing Institute. Georgena explains why grief is “an inside job.”

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5/5/21: Marilyn Turnbull and Karen Dials | HONORING MOTHERLY LOVE
May 5, 2021

5/5/21: Marilyn Turnbull and Karen Dials | HONORING MOTHERLY LOVE

Mother’s Day is coming, and I have the joy of interviewing two loving moms — my mother and sister, Marilyn Turnbull and Karen Dials! These two wonderful mothers are very important and influential women in my life.

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4/28/21: Vivian Garner and Stephanie Rudeen from the ALS Association | MAY IS ALS AWARENESS MONTHl
April 29, 2021

4/28/21: Vivian Garner and Stephanie Rudeen from the ALS Association …

Vivian Garner and Stephanie Rudeen join us to announce ALS Awareness Month. For everyone living with ALS, the ALS Association has one unifying message: You are not alone!

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