"Explore Diverse Hobbies: A Baby Boomer's Guide To Leisure And Learning

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Theresa Wilbanks cared for her father until his passing at 99 years of age. Theresa founded Sustainable Caregiving and works with fellow family caregivers to help them navigate their caregiving journey. Look for Theresa’s book, Navigating the Caregiver River: A Journey to Sustainable Caregiving,…

Theresa Wilbanks cared for her father until his passing at 99 years of age. Theresa founded Sustainable Caregiving and works with fellow family caregivers to help them navigate their caregiving journ…

Theresa Wilbanks cared for her father until his passing at 99 years of age. Theresa founded Sustainable Caregiving and works with fellow family caregivers to help them navigate their caregiving journey. Look for Theresa’s book, Navigating the Caregiver River: A Journey to Sustainable Caregiving, coming soon! By Theresa Wilbanks During the time that I cared for Dad, I experienced the raging river of emotions that comes with caring for a family member. Overwhelmed and drowning, I navigated toward a more sustainable caregiving experience. When I learned to set boundaries, use mindfulness to…

Ben Graham June 5, 2026

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The Purchases We Make to Stay Ourselves

As I continue refining my retirement budget, a conversation with my neighbor reminded me how difficult it can be to predict spending in retirement. Ron loves pickup trucks. For years, his silver Dodge Ram 3500 sat proudly in his driveway. He and his wife used it for everything. Then one day I …

As I continue refining my retirement budget, a conversation with my neighbor reminded me how difficult it can be to predict spending in retirement. Ron loves pickup trucks. For years, his silver…

As I continue refining my retirement budget, a conversation with my neighbor reminded me how difficult it can be to predict spending in retirement. Ron loves pickup trucks. For years, his silver Dodge Ram 3500 sat proudly in his driveway. He and his wife used it for everything. Then one day I noticed a Lexus SUV parked in its place. Less than a week later, the Lexus was gone and a new silver Ford F-150 had appeared. When I was finally able to catch up with him, I asked what happened. “We got the Lexus because we thought it would be easier to travel with our grandson. I couldn’t…

David Buck June 4, 2026

Surviving A Toxic Work Environment Starts With You With Teri Chilcoat &Raquo; 40435643 1706798842015 9C5B1774C7Dd7

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Productive Joy

Surviving a Toxic Work Environment Starts with YOU with Teri Chilcoat

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie interviews Teri Chilcoat—an HR expert, author, and “clarity creator”—about surviving a toxic workplace by focusing on self-awareness, self-control, and self-care. Teri emphasizes that even when you can’t quit, you always have options, including buildin…

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie interviews Teri Chilcoat—an HR expert, author, and “clarity creator”—about surviving a toxic workplace by focusing on self-awareness, self-control, and se…

Today on Productive Joy, Dr. Christie interviews Teri Chilcoat—an HR expert, author, and “clarity creator”—about surviving a toxic workplace by focusing on self-awareness, self-control, and self-care. Teri emphasizes that even when you can’t quit, you always have options, including building skills, pursuing hobbies, or creating a practical roadmap from a calm, rational mindset. Her book, Surviving the Toxic Workplace, centers on personal accountability, reclaiming power, and choosing how to react when leaders lack self-awareness, while also explaining how managers can improve throug…

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Christie McMullen June 2, 2026

Meet Produce Expert Robert Schueller: Passion, Produce &Amp; Success &Raquo; 1675620277558 C2Feb2026B4C6283Cee55E0A2A4C8788

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Big Blend Radio

Meet Produce Expert Robert Schueller: Passion, Produce & Success

Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month with this special "Success Express" episode of Big Blend Radio featuring longtime Big Blend friend Robert Schueller, Director of Public Relations and Produce Expert for Melissa's Produce.Known nationally as "The Produce Dude," Robert has spent near…

Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month with this special "Success Express" episode of Big Blend Radio featuring longtime Big Blend friend Robert Schueller, Director of Public Relations an…

Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month with this special "Success Express" episode of Big Blend Radio featuring longtime Big Blend friend Robert Schueller, Director of Public Relations and Produce Expert for Melissa's Produce.Known nationally as "The Produce Dude," Robert has spent nearly three decades helping consumers discover fresh fruits and vegetables, understand seasonal produce, and explore healthier ways to eat. In this fun and inspiring conversation, Robert answers Big Blend's signature Success Insider questions, sharing stories about his career journey, family, favorite …

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Lisa Smith June 1, 2026

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Why We Wrote The First Year After Loss

When life knocks us down, most of us have ways of coping. We lean on the people we trust. We throw ourselves into work for a while. We exercise. We spend time with friends. We distract ourselves with hobbies. We remind ourselves of other difficult things we've survived and draw confidence from knowi…

When life knocks us down, most of us have ways of coping. We lean on the people we trust. We throw ourselves into work for a while. We exercise. We spend time with friends. We distract ourselves with …

When life knocks us down, most of us have ways of coping. We lean on the people we trust. We throw ourselves into work for a while. We exercise. We spend time with friends. We distract ourselves with hobbies. We remind ourselves of other difficult things we've survived and draw confidence from knowing we've gotten through hard times before. We rely on routines and familiar structures to create a sense of stability while life feels uncertain.Then a significant loss occurs, and suddenly, the life we knew how to navigate no longer exists. The person we would normally call may be the very person w…

Kelly Daugherty June 1, 2026

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Mental Health and Seniors 2

There’s a moment many seniors recognize, though they don’t always talk about it. It’s that quiet realization that something has shifted, not just in the body, but in the spirit. The days feel heavier. The spark that once made ordinary things enjoyable seems dimmer. For some, it comes suddenl…

There’s a moment many seniors recognize, though they don’t always talk about it. It’s that quiet realization that something has shifted, not just in the body, but in the spirit. The days feel …

There’s a moment many seniors recognize, though they don’t always talk about it. It’s that quiet realization that something has shifted, not just in the body, but in the spirit. The days feel heavier. The spark that once made ordinary things enjoyable seems dimmer. For some, it comes suddenly. For others, it creeps in slowly, almost unnoticed. At the coffee table at any local Seniors Centre, these stories surface in bits and pieces. “I’m just tired all the time.” “I don’t enjoy things like I used to.” “I thought it was just part of getting older.” But here’s the tru…

Royce Shook May 28, 2026

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Did Reaching Middle Age Give Me Wisdom?

Middle age crept up on me like a quiet storm. One day I was full of ambition, running on youthful energy, and the next—I was waking up with aches in places I didn't know existed, pondering life’s deeper meaning over a cup of lukewarm coffee. It wasn’t marked by any grand event. No parade, no r…

Middle age crept up on me like a quiet storm. One day I was full of ambition, running on youthful energy, and the next—I was waking up with aches in places I didn't know existed, pondering life’s …

Middle age crept up on me like a quiet storm. One day I was full of ambition, running on youthful energy, and the next—I was waking up with aches in places I didn't know existed, pondering life’s deeper meaning over a cup of lukewarm coffee. It wasn’t marked by any grand event. No parade, no revelation. Just a growing realization that something inside had shifted. The way I saw the world, how I reacted to stress, the people I chose to keep close—all of it began to change. And so, the question hits: Did reaching middle age actually give me wisdom? Not just knowledge or experience, but t…

Olivia L. May 27, 2026

🛣️🏎️ 🏁 Choose All The Lanes! &Raquo; 43974297 1751146375871 92Ced42715572

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BANGS 'N' BOTOX: Women Who Wear Aging Well

🛣️🏎️ 🏁 Choose ALL the Lanes!

🎙️This time around on BANGS 'N' BOTOX Diane challenges the notion that we need to, “Pick a lane!” 🛣️She urges us to choose ALL THE LANES—because who decided we only get ONE lane in life anyway?! 🏎️Careers, hobbies, reinventions, adventures… Diane is here to remind you that you…

🎙️This time around on BANGS 'N' BOTOX Diane challenges the notion that we need to, “Pick a lane!” 🛣️She urges us to choose ALL THE LANES—because who decided we only get ONE lane in lif…

🎙️This time around on BANGS 'N' BOTOX Diane challenges the notion that we need to, “Pick a lane!” 🛣️She urges us to choose ALL THE LANES—because who decided we only get ONE lane in life anyway?! 🏎️Careers, hobbies, reinventions, adventures… Diane is here to remind you that you can swerve gloriously across ALL of them. 🏁🛋️Get comfy for this empowerment-themed episode packed with goodies like:💃 Storytime featuring Diane's pole dancing adventure🎶 Songs you’ll be humming ⬇️[Link below]💡 THE SOMETHINGS recommendations❓Essential questions to inspire &a…

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Diane Dean-Epps May 24, 2026

Podcast Episode

AECorner Community

The Innovators Behind AECorner Community | Everyday Adaptive

AECorner Community was founded by six innovators who each built an adaptive equipment product from a deeply personal experience. * Janice Shokrian of Tausi Brands patented a specialized pillowcase after watching her father struggle in a nursing home. * Kathleen Quinn created Mobility Towel …

AECorner Community was founded by six innovators who each built an adaptive equipment product from a deeply personal experience. * Janice Shokrian of Tausi Brands patented a specialized pillowcas…

AECorner Community was founded by six innovators who each built an adaptive equipment product from a deeply personal experience. * Janice Shokrian of Tausi Brands patented a specialized pillowcase after watching her father struggle in a nursing home. * Kathleen Quinn created Mobility Towel so her mother could dry herself after a bath despite Rheumatoid Arthritis. * Diane Vitillo of The Original AFO Assist built an ankle foot orthosis tool because nothing existed on the market for her patients. * Kerry Mellin founded EaZyHold after losing her grip strength and refusing to give …

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Cindy Hardin-Weiss May 24, 2026

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The Retirement Honeymoon (And Why You Can’t Get Divorced)

The Retirement Honeymoon (And Why You Can’t Get Divorced) Why the freedom people dream about can quietly become the structure they miss. You start a new job. There is a honeymoon. You purchase a house. It is exciting and typically comes alongside updates and even full remodels. You dec…

The Retirement Honeymoon (And Why You Can’t Get Divorced) Why the freedom people dream about can quietly become the structure they miss. You start a new job. There is a honeymoon. You purch…

The Retirement Honeymoon (And Why You Can’t Get Divorced) Why the freedom people dream about can quietly become the structure they miss. You start a new job. There is a honeymoon. You purchase a house. It is exciting and typically comes alongside updates and even full remodels. You decide to have a structured fitness program. It can start out easily, but harder to maintain over a long period. The most obvious, you get married. There is literally a honeymoon and then the initial period when couples adjust to life with another. Then there is retirement. Yes, there is also a h…

David Buck May 21, 2026

Mental Health Awareness: Uncovering Hidden Patterns With Nick Mcgowan &Raquo; Msms Show Art 346 4

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The Mindset and Self-Mastery Show

Mental Health Awareness: Uncovering Hidden Patterns with Nick McGowan

“You’re not broken, you’re just stuck in a pattern.” In this episode, Nick emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Nick shares personal insights, practical strategies, and encourages ongoing mindfulness and self-care to im…

“You’re not broken, you’re just stuck in a pattern.” In this episode, Nick emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Nick sh…

“You’re not broken, you’re just stuck in a pattern.” In this episode, Nick emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness, especially during Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Nick shares personal insights, practical strategies, and encourages ongoing mindfulness and self-care to improve mental well-being through practical tips. What to listen for: You’re not broken; you’re just stuck in patterns Awareness is the first step to mental health improvement Breathing exercises can help regulate anxiety and panic Physical movement aids mental health and emotional processing Tal…

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Nick McGowan May 21, 2026

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The Reluctant Caregiver

How a Gen Xer overcame strained relationships and rural healthcare: Joy Johnston did not look forward to the time in her life when her parents, living on the other side of the country, began needing care. But she persevered, providing care for both of her parents, and is now an advocate for other…

How a Gen Xer overcame strained relationships and rural healthcare: Joy Johnston did not look forward to the time in her life when her parents, living on the other side of the country, began needin…

How a Gen Xer overcame strained relationships and rural healthcare: Joy Johnston did not look forward to the time in her life when her parents, living on the other side of the country, began needing care. But she persevered, providing care for both of her parents, and is now an advocate for other caregivers. Her memoir, The Reluctant Caregiver: Missives from the Caregiving Minefields, provides a fresh perspective on how to provide care even if you’re not a natural caregiver. Joy also runs The Memories Project, which started out as a tribute to her father and now is a advocacy platform f…

Ben Graham May 19, 2026

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