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Aging With Power
by William E Barnes
Interviews with amazing people who are reimagining the journey of aging. Lively adventurers chatting about their journeys, from fabulous milestones to quirky moments that made them who they are today! And what they are planning to do tomorrow. Whether it's sharing the tales of your first gray hair or the wisdom . earned over the years, let your personality shine. Each story is a spark in a magnificent tapestry of life!
Episodes
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After years of globe trotting with her late husband, Emily Clark is stepping into solo travel with humor, courage, and her own compass—reminding us that a new chapter can start anywhere on the map.
Emily Clark may not be a celebrity, but in this conversation she embodies exactly what it means to age with power. A former journalist, Pan Am flight attendant, and lifelong wanderer, Emily shares how curiosity, humor, and a stubborn refusal to sit still have shaped her life. From writing about...
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A master of the margins, celebrated Santa Cruz poet, translator and journalist Stephen Kessler opens up about poetry, solitude, aging, and the hard won clarity that comes from a lifetime spent just outside the mainstream.
In this episode Bill and Deb interview renowned poet, translator, and columnist Stephen Kessler. Over the course of more than five decades, Stephen has moved from the upheavals of late‑1960s Santa Cruz into a life devoted to language in many forms—poetry, translation, criticism, and personal…
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"Janis Baldwin proves that talking about sex is easy — it's reinvention at any age that's the real power move."
In this episode, Bill sits down with Janis Baldwin — founder of Pure Pleasure and a woman who has never been afraid to take a risk when it matters. Seventeen years ago, as a single mom, Janis ignored the "absolutely not" from her financial advisors, teamed up with her daughter Amy, and opened a...
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She's 84, she's skydived, she's sipped martinis midair—and she's just getting started.
Today on Aging With Power, we're turning the dial all the way up with a guest who redefines what it means to grow older boldly. Jean Ketcham is 84, fierce, and absolutely fabulous. She's the founder of Aging But Dangerous—a movement, a mindset, and a martini-fueled mission to help women ditch the...
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Cutting Edge Psychotherapist Elene Johas-Teener discusses psychedelics and mental health, particularly among Boomers.
Meet Elene Johas-Teener, a Santa Cruz-based psychotherapist whose work pulses at the intersection of neuroscience, compassion, and cultural transformation. Elene is a fierce advocate for what she calls "the science of love"—a belief that love is not just an emotion but the most compelling…
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ELDEREVOLUTION - Psychedelics and the New Counter Culture of Aging
"I took mushrooms in my 20s and talked to a tree. In my 60s I took them again - and the conversation was entirely different," says author and culture chronicler Abbie Rosner, whose upcoming book, ELDEREVOLUTION and the New Counterculture of Aging is already sparking conversations about how older...
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Think Your Time Has Passed To Perform On Stage? Don't Tell Next Stage Productions.
Do you love theater? Even if you have never set foot on stage, Santa Cruz, CA based Next Stage Productions has a place for you. NSP's goal is to Engage, Educate and Enrich the lives of active adults 50+ through creative arts experiences. But what does that really mean? In this podcast, Founding...
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Author Susan Lieberman argues "It's not a bad thing to be old. It means I haven't managed to be dead."
In her most recent book (her 12th), In The Country of Old, Lieberman reflects about awakening one morning to find herself an immigrant in this new country. "I now knew I was old," she says. "My friends were eager to explain that I am NOT old. It is, they tell me, a state of mind, only a number. I...
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Fantasy Novelist Evette Davis Talks About Vampires, Demons and Planning to Write Into Her 80s
Vampires, demons and otherworldly characters populate the pages of Evette Davis's trilogy, The Council. Here she shares her midlife perspective on the challenges of running a successful public affairs firm while writing dark, edgy novels about the state of the human condition. Evette is the…
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Wisdom and Inspiration from Renown Coach of Coaches Jerry Lynch
Sports Psychologist, author and coach to many of the top professional and college coaches and teams, Jerry Lynch talks about not letting age slow him down. Approaching 80, Jerry continues to up his game taking on new challenge while focusing on what brings him joy in his life.
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Author and Psychotherapist Melissa Fritchle Talks Frankly About Sex and Aging
Melissa Fritchle is a California-based psychotherapist with a focus on Holistic Health and Sex and Body Positivity. Her first book, The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook, grew out of her popular blog. In recent years Melissa has been drawn to EcoPsychology and EcoSpirituality, offering spiritual...
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Exploring Psychedelics with Author David Eyes
In his memoir, "Growing Up Psychedelic. Becoming Human in a World of Spirit" David Eyes connects the dots between his youthful experiences with psychedelics and a life view based on the teachings of philosopher Rudolf Steiner. We discuss the motivations and life changes that led him to retire…
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Author David Holdridge
Living Life on The Edge, Even Now
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Interviews with amazing people who are reimagining the journey of aging. Lively adventurers chatting about their journeys, from fabulous milestones to quirky moments that made them who they are today! And what they are planning to do tomorrow. Whether it's sharing the tales of your first gray hair or the wisdom . earned over the years, let your personality shine. Each story is a spark in a magnificent tapestry of life!
HOSTED BY
William E Barnes
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Interviews with amazing people who are reimagining the journey of aging. Lively adventurers chatting about their journeys, from fabulous milestones to quirky moments that made them who they are today! And what they are planning to do tomorrow. Whether it's sharing the tales of your first gray hair...
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Aging With Power is created and hosted by William E Barnes.
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