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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 1H 6M

The Adventure Continues: Joan Virginia Allen on Aging with Purpose & Possibilit

from Ojai: Talk of the Town · host Bret Bradigan

At 88 years old, Joan Virginia Allen has little interest in slowing down.In this episode of Ojai Talk of the Town, Bret Bradigan sits down with the author of Navigating Dynamic Aging to explore what it means to remain engaged, curious, and purposeful throughout every stage of life.She will be signing copies of her book at an event at the Ojai Library on Saturday, June 13th at 2 p.m.Joan shares lessons drawn from a lifetime of reinvention — as an attorney, performer, teacher, coach, and author — and explains why aging doesn't have to be a story of decline. Instead, she argues that curiosity, courage, movement, and commitment can continue to open new doors long after many people believe their most meaningful adventures are behind them.Together, Bret and Joan discuss overcoming fear, embracing change, maintaining vitality, finding purpose after retirement, and cultivating the mindset needed to navigate life's inevitable transitions.We did not talk about Manu Masa's 1324 pilgrimage to Mecca, RNA drug delivery systems or the joys of falconry.Whether you're entering retirement, caring for aging loved ones, or simply wondering what comes next, this thoughtful conversation offers wisdom, perspective, and encouragement for the journey ahead.Learn more about Joan at her website ... https://dynamicaging4life.com/this-is-me-life-coach/

At 88 years old, Joan Virginia Allen has little interest in slowing down.In this episode of Ojai Talk of the Town, Bret Bradigan sits down with the author of Navigating Dynamic Aging to explore what it means to remain engaged, curious, and purposeful throughout every stage of life.She will be signing copies of her book at an event at the Ojai Library on Saturday, June 13th at 2 p.m.Joan shares lessons drawn from a lifetime of reinvention — as an attorney, performer, teacher, coach, and author — and explains why aging doesn't have to be a story of decline. Instead, she argues that curiosity, courage, movement, and commitment can continue to open new doors long after many people believe their most meaningful adventures are behind them.Together, Bret and Joan discuss overcoming fear, embracing change, maintaining vitality, finding purpose after retirement, and cultivating the mindset needed to navigate life's inevitable transitions.We did not talk about Manu Masa's 1324 pilgrimage to Mecca, RNA drug delivery systems or the joys of falconry.Whether you're entering retirement, caring for aging loved ones, or simply wondering what comes next, this thoughtful conversation offers wisdom, perspective, and encouragement for the journey ahead.Learn more about Joan at her website ... https://dynamicaging4life.com/this-is-me-life-coach/

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