May 2, 2026
You've likely spent your life caring for others and building a career, and you’ve done it well. But life is marching on. When is it your turn? As a psychotherapist I hear this a lot. We have been serving others for so long we don’t even know what brings us joy.
My guest this week is Dr. Minette Riordan and she is...
Apr 18, 2026
You may have noticed that getting older isn’t exactly celebrated in our culture, especially if you are a woman. Because our worth is still determined by our physical appearance, aging often leads to feelings of invisibility or even worthlessness. It can be a very difficult transition, especially for those who have...
Apr 4, 2026
Who else has caught the pickleball bug? A veteran tennis player, it took me some time but now I am also smitten. Our guest stumbled upon the game after retiring from firefighting and then caregiving for both her sister and her mother. Grief and loss were softened by belonging to a new community. In addition to playing...
Mar 21, 2026
If you’ve followed “Zestful Aging Podcast” you know I love nature and appreciate its healing powers. And we all seem to be needing a way to find some peace these days. This week’s guest is Matthew Kessi, author of “The Wild Cure”. Matthew is a writer and nature-based mentor who helps people rediscover calm,...
Mar 7, 2026
One of the joys of being a podcaster is that you can listen to a conversation about caregiving on NPR, look up the guest and invite them to guest on your show. I was thrilled when today’s guest accepted my invitation.
Our guest is Kat McGowan a journalist focused on caregiving. She’s had first hand knowledge of the...