Article

Why My Greatest Joy is Giving Joy to Others

Nothing hits quite like the warmth in your chest when you make someone smile. It’s that moment when a small gesture, kind word, or unexpected act of kindness flips someone’s day around, and somehow, it flips yours too. You walk away lighter, happier, more connected to the world around you. But h…

Nothing hits quite like the warmth in your chest when you make someone smile. It’s that moment when a small gesture, kind word, or unexpected act of kindness flips someone’s day around, and someho…

Nothing hits quite like the warmth in your chest when you make someone smile. It’s that moment when a small gesture, kind word, or unexpected act of kindness flips someone’s day around, and somehow, it flips yours too. You walk away lighter, happier, more connected to the world around you. But have you ever asked yourself why that feels so good? Why do you feel more fulfilled making someone else happy than chasing your own happiness directly? The answer is layered—woven from threads of psychology, biology, and even spirituality. We’re not just people looking for joy; we’re built t…

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Olivia L. June 3, 2026

Podcast Episode

Crow's Feet: Life As We Age

Having The Spiritual Grace to Accept the Unacceptable

Send us Fan MailThis special Crow’s Feet Extra is an except from our interview with acclaimed writer and actor Kathryn Grody. Now 79, Kathryn is also a social media influencer, thanks to the wildly popular Instagram account she shares with her husband, Mandy Patinkin, and their son Gideon. Here, K…

Send us Fan MailThis special Crow’s Feet Extra is an except from our interview with acclaimed writer and actor Kathryn Grody. Now 79, Kathryn is also a social media influencer, thanks to the wildly …

Send us Fan MailThis special Crow’s Feet Extra is an except from our interview with acclaimed writer and actor Kathryn Grody. Now 79, Kathryn is also a social media influencer, thanks to the wildly popular Instagram account she shares with her husband, Mandy Patinkin, and their son Gideon. Here, Kathryn offers an intimate reflection on the death of her younger brother, Steven. With warmth, candor, and emotional honesty, she explores the complicated terrain of grief, memory, and sibling love.This is part of a longer Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age conversation between Kathryn and Melinda Blau. …

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Nancy Peckenham June 2, 2026

Article

Active Aging: Selecting Comfort Contoured Footwear for Travel

For many baby boomers, active retirement is the perfect time to explore the world. Whether it is wandering through historic European cobblestone streets, hiking the scenic national parks of the American Southwest, or taking a multi-generation family cruise, travel keeps us physically active and ment…

For many baby boomers, active retirement is the perfect time to explore the world. Whether it is wandering through historic European cobblestone streets, hiking the scenic national parks of the Americ…

For many baby boomers, active retirement is the perfect time to explore the world. Whether it is wandering through historic European cobblestone streets, hiking the scenic national parks of the American Southwest, or taking a multi-generation family cruise, travel keeps us physically active and mentally engaged. However, these adventures require spending hours on your feet, which can place tremendous strain on your lower body. As we age, our feet undergo natural physiological changes. Over time, the protective fat pads on the soles of our feet gradually thin, and tendons become less ela…

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John Mali June 2, 2026

Podcast Episode

Living to 100 Club

Rethinking Loneliness: How Community Shapes Social Connection in Older Adults

In this episode of the Living to 100 Club, Dr. Joe Casciani speaks with Amanda Montague of Carleton University about her innovative, community-based research on social isolation and loneliness among older adults. Also on the program is Anna Cuylits, Chair of the Senior Watch Old Ottawa South (SWOOS)…

In this episode of the Living to 100 Club, Dr. Joe Casciani speaks with Amanda Montague of Carleton University about her innovative, community-based research on social isolation and loneliness among o…

In this episode of the Living to 100 Club, Dr. Joe Casciani speaks with Amanda Montague of Carleton University about her innovative, community-based research on social isolation and loneliness among older adults. Also on the program is Anna Cuylits, Chair of the Senior Watch Old Ottawa South (SWOOS). Working closely with Anna's group in Ottawa, Amanda used participatory methods—including workshops, digital storytelling, and social network mapping—to better understand how older adults experience connection in everyday life. Rather than focusing only on isolation, the project explored wha…

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Joseph Casciani June 2, 2026

Article

What Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Looks Like Day to Day

The Diagnosis That Changes Everything When Catherine received her Early-Onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis in her fifties, it was the kind of news that stops time. For those living through it, especially as a partner and caregiver, the reality doesn’t match what most people imagine from the disease’s…

The Diagnosis That Changes Everything When Catherine received her Early-Onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis in her fifties, it was the kind of news that stops time. For those living through it, especially a…

The Diagnosis That Changes Everything When Catherine received her Early-Onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis in her fifties, it was the kind of news that stops time. For those living through it, especially as a partner and caregiver, the reality doesn’t match what most people imagine from the disease’s name. Early-Onset Alzheimer’s doesn’t announce itself with dramatic memory loss on day one. Instead, it arrives quietly, in small moments that you might dismiss until they start accumulating. What many people don’t realize is that Alzheimer’s progresses differently for everyone. Catherine�…

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Anthony Copeland-Parker June 2, 2026

Podcast Episode

GoalChat

GoalChat on Musicals with Kristin Hanggi, Nico Juber & Carrie Murray

With the Tony Awards just a week away, Debra Eckerling hosts a GoalChat on Musicals. Her guests - Kristin Hanggi, Nico Juber, and Carrie Murray - are all long-time musical-lovers, as well as part of the "Millennials Are Killing Musicals" team. Nico is creator, Kristin is director, and Carr…

With the Tony Awards just a week away, Debra Eckerling hosts a GoalChat on Musicals. Her guests - Kristin Hanggi, Nico Juber, and Carrie Murray - are all long-time musical-lovers, as well as part of t…

With the Tony Awards just a week away, Debra Eckerling hosts a GoalChat on Musicals. Her guests - Kristin Hanggi, Nico Juber, and Carrie Murray - are all long-time musical-lovers, as well as part of the "Millennials Are Killing Musicals" team. Nico is creator, Kristin is director, and Carrie is a co-producer of the show, an original pop-rock musical comedy about identity, motherhood, social media, and the algorithm. There are plenty of trips down memory lane, as the panel discusses their early introductions to musicals, as well as favorites - then and now. Kristin, Nico, and Carrie …

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Debra Eckerling June 2, 2026

Podcast Episode

Design Your Life, Your Way - Empowering Women Over 50 to Live Life On Purpose

A Centenarian’s Guide to Designing a Life You Love

She’s 101 years old. She still swims. She goes to Zumba. And she bakes her own bread every week. Betty Morris isn’t an anomaly — she’s a blueprint for designing a life you love. This week’s solo episode is for the woman who doesn’t just want more years, she wants more life in those years…

She’s 101 years old. She still swims. She goes to Zumba. And she bakes her own bread every week. Betty Morris isn’t an anomaly — she’s a blueprint for designing a life you love. This week’s …

She’s 101 years old. She still swims. She goes to Zumba. And she bakes her own bread every week. Betty Morris isn’t an anomaly — she’s a blueprint for designing a life you love. This week’s solo episode is for the woman who doesn’t just want more years, she wants more life in those years! I’m sharing Betty’s four foundational practices for becoming a centenarian, plus one more that I’ve added from my own journey. Whether you’re in your 50s, 60s, or beyond, these practices are ones you can implement today, in whatever form calls to you. In this episode, you’ll discover: …

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Gloria Rand June 2, 2026

Podcast Episode

Grief & Happiness

Turning Grief Into Altars: The Nature-Based Healing Practice

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by grief and wondered how to move through it, Episode 434 of the Grief and Happiness podcast offers something tangible. Day Schildkret shares how the Morning Altars practice emerged from his own devastating loss and has since transformed how thousands of people around…

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by grief and wondered how to move through it, Episode 434 of the Grief and Happiness podcast offers something tangible. Day Schildkret shares how the Morning Altars pra…

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by grief and wondered how to move through it, Episode 434 of the Grief and Happiness podcast offers something tangible. Day Schildkret shares how the Morning Altars practice emerged from his own devastating loss and has since transformed how thousands of people around the world work with grief, celebration, and change. Through simple acts of gathering natural materials and creating meaningful offerings, Day shows us that beauty and healing don't have to wait until we're ready.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(01:21) What it means to tend to a community and the re…

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Emily Thiroux Threatt June 2, 2026

Article

Some fun for June

 “A” is for “apple” and “B” is for “boat”,That used to be right, but now it won't float.“Age before beauty” is what we once said,But let's be a bit more realistic instead.Now here’s a New Alphabet for you to enjoy See how many letters your body parts employ!A is for arthritis…

 “A” is for “apple” and “B” is for “boat”,That used to be right, but now it won't float.“Age before beauty” is what we once said,But let's be a bit more realistic instead.Now here…

 “A” is for “apple” and “B” is for “boat”,That used to be right, but now it won't float.“Age before beauty” is what we once said,But let's be a bit more realistic instead.Now here’s a New Alphabet for you to enjoy See how many letters your body parts employ!A is for arthritis;B's for a bad back,C's for the chest pains, perhaps car-di-ac?D is for dental decay and decline,E is for eyesight, can't read that top line?F is for farting and fluid retention,G is for gut droop, which I'd rather not mention.H is for high blood pressure that used to be low;I  is for incisions wit…

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Royce Shook June 2, 2026

Article

Brooklyn Jazz Pianist Yvonne Rogers on the 2026 Album The Button Jar & Her Career

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Brooklyn-based jazz pianist, composer, and improviser Yvonne Rogers.We caught up with Yvonne to discuss her compelling 2026 solo piano album The Button Jar, a deeply personal and imaginative recording inspired by childhood memories…

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Brooklyn-based jazz pianist, composer, and improviser Yvonne Rogers.We caught up with Yvonne to discuss her compelling 2026 solo pi…

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Brooklyn-based jazz pianist, composer, and improviser Yvonne Rogers.We caught up with Yvonne to discuss her compelling 2026 solo piano album The Button Jar, a deeply personal and imaginative recording inspired by childhood memories, creativity, and artistic exploration. Growing up in rural Maine, Yvonne often found herself immersed in nature and imagination, drawing inspiration from the world around her. One enduring image was the button jar kept by her artist mother—a collection of colorful, ordinary objects that could be …

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Joe Dimino June 1, 2026

Article

Where Do Ideas Come From?

Ever had a lightning bolt moment where an idea just smacks you out of nowhere? Maybe in the shower, mid-conversation, or while walking your dog? You’re not alone. We’ve all had that experience when an idea seemingly appears from thin air. But where do ideas really come from? What makes them spar…

Ever had a lightning bolt moment where an idea just smacks you out of nowhere? Maybe in the shower, mid-conversation, or while walking your dog? You’re not alone. We’ve all had that experience whe…

Ever had a lightning bolt moment where an idea just smacks you out of nowhere? Maybe in the shower, mid-conversation, or while walking your dog? You’re not alone. We’ve all had that experience when an idea seemingly appears from thin air. But where do ideas really come from? What makes them spark in our minds at the most unexpected times? Ideas are at the core of everything we create. From inventions to novels, businesses to art, everything begins with a thought. And yet, the origin of ideas remains one of the most fascinating and puzzling aspects of the human mind. They're mysterious. The…

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David B. June 1, 2026

Article

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…

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Kelly Daugherty June 1, 2026