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Restart at Any Age!
by goaheadandtellme
“Go Ahead and Tell Me” is the radio show that sparked something bigger. Hosted by Susan Douglas (originally alongside Denise Lane), it features compelling conversations with theatre directors, authors, wellness practitioners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders — each sharing the passions and turning points that shaped their lives. As these stories unfolded, a powerful thread began to reveal itself: people bravely changing direction, often later in life, and stepping into entirely new chapters. What began as engaging interviews gradually illuminated a deeper truth — that reinvention has no age limit. That dawning realization led to Restart at Any Age with Susan Douglas. Listen to “Go Ahead and Tell Me” to discover the conversations that started it all — and if the question “What next?” is stirring within you, continue the journey with Restart at Any Age.
Episodes
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Podcast# 146 Stories of Sally Bookman, all that you never knew!
At last. Sally Bookman is live on Restart at Any Age, and she was ready long before I was. A well known realtor and artist, with more stories than you would have ever known! The edit would not behave. Every clever fix made it worse. Then life took the wrong turn I already wrote about in The 831.…
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Podcast # 145 Meeting Ju Ju of the Tu Tu tribe!
What happens when a lifelong library manager walks away from everything she knows… and into prison? After 33 years in academic libraries, Juju of the TuTu Tribe retired, changed her name, and began a completely different life. She started walking into jails and prisons — first as a volunteer…
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Podcast #144 From Hidden Child to My Name is Gitta:, a survivor of the Holocaust ,beginning Again at Every Age
Gitta was born Brigitta Spindel in Vienna in 1932. She was six when the Anschluss shattered her world, and nearly seven when she was put on a train with her sister and sent into the care of the OSE, the French Jewish organization that hid and rescued two thousand Jewish children. She spent six...
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Podcast# 143 From Freight Trains to 112 Countries: Chelsea George’s Life of No Regrets
Chelsea George fell in love with Santa Cruz in 1980 and still calls it home. Forty years after hopping freights to the National Hobo Convention, she’s heading back to Britt, Iowa — this time by Amtrak — hoping at last to be crowned Hobo Queen. She’s also a former pro racquetball player, longtime...
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Podcast #142 The importance of knowing CPR. when it's vital with Hilary Gates , co- founder of Six Minutes to Live
Years ago, Hilary Gates stood frozen as a young athlete collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest right in front of her. She didn’t know what to do. That moment changed everything. Today, Hilary is a paramedic, educator, and co-founder of Six Minutes to Live — a movement dedicated to ensuring no one...
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If you think a painful divorce can ruin your life forever, you need to hear how Damaris Devito turned heartbreak into her most joyful chapter yet.
I’m excited to welcome Damaris Devito — a woman whose creative journey has taken many inspiring turns. Born in New York, she attended the renowned Fame School (Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts), earned a master’s in speech-language pathology, and built a life...
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Podcast# 140 Jeanette Bent returns! Revealing the drive to overcome and win!
This is the inspiring second half of my conversation with Jeanette Bent. Right after losing her position at KION News Channel (where she earned an Emmy nomination for her powerful coverage of the Moss Landing Fire), she turned that shock into action — creating The 831 Substack within a week. If…
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Podcast # 139 All that you should know on the Monterrey Bay with veterinarian Michelle McCune
Really enjoyed this conversation with Michelle. Her knowledge of the Monterey Bay coast and its wildlife — particularly the elephant seals at Año Nuevo — is impressive. We talk conservation successes, current challenges, and how getting outside can lead to wonderful new paths (including possible...
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Podcast # 138 Feast your ears on Jeanette Bent (Part one)
Join me for a fascinating conversation with Santa Cruz powerhouse Jeanette Bent — performer, journalist, publisher, choreographer, and creative visionary with over 30 years of blending worlds most people keep separate. From anchoring news at KION and leading editorial teams at Good Times Santa…
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Podcast #137 A compelling interview with photographer and activist Michelle Magdalena Maddox for Restart at Any Age, including questions on her pivots from her artistic life
In this powerful new episode of Restart at Any Age, I sat down with celebrated photographer and activist Michelle Magdalena Maddox. From being duped by the Brooks Institute’s misleading promises that left her with heavy student debt, to the heartbreaking loss of her father to cancer that sparked…
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Podcast # 136 Finding Your Dharma Despite Early Doubt, with Jill Schontag Career Councillor
Jill Schontag grew up in Oakland. In high school she was told she wasn’t smart enough. She believed it and chose a different path — a degree in Outdoor Recreation that she truly enjoyed. But the inner flame never died. She eventually became the Career Counselor she was always meant to be. In this...
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Podcast# 135 PFM: How Skydiving, Heartbreak & Flying Led to Pure F’ing Magic an interview with Kathy Julien
“If I can jump out of a plane, I can do anything.” From skydiving legend to airline pilot to author — this week’s guest proves it’s never too late to rewrite your story. Tune in for raw resilience, grief, joy, and why she still believes life is Pure F’ing Magic #Surviving#Sky Diving # Never too…
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Episode#134 What it takes to free Whales from Entanglement!
She gave up a thriving business to save whales — and never looked back. At 41, Peggy Stap had one life-changing encounter with a humpback and let that passion take over everything. Today she runs Marine Life Studies and leads the Whale Entanglement Team, rescuing whales off California.Her story…
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Podcast #133 A conversation with Alesa Lightbourne — the real-life Badass Grandma!
What if your life could explode with adventure at any age? Meet Alesa Lightbourne — the real-life Badass Grandma! In 1976 she escaped Jamaica with many of the middle class as civil war loomed, sailing the Caribbean as a political refugee with a newborn baby. She lived with Bedouins in Saudi…
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Podcast#132 An inspiring conversation with 2000's Renaissance Man Will Barba
From neuroscience student and college soccer player to founder of Temptations Bazaar and curator of the beautiful redwood sanctuary Chez Serendip, Will’s journey of courage, pivots, and deep community healing is exactly what so many of us need right now. In this episode he shares:How COVID…
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Podcast# 131 Everything Santa Cruz Shakespeare Company, with Charles Pasternakl Artistic Director!
Today we’re taking a different tack , apart from the wonderful programs coming up with the Shakespeare company, we are also exploring the unexpected, behind-the-scenes side of outdoor theatre — all the creative and surprising ways non-actors can help bring Shakespeare to life under the Cedars.
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Podcast #130 An interview with Alisa Sieber Johnson
My longest podcast yet — and it was worth every minute! We recorded at the beautiful Chez Serendip in Scotts Valley, our new sponsor and a stunning estate that supports artists and community. I sat down with founder Alisa Sieber-Johnson — former Marine C-130 pilot and Sexual Assault Response...
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Podcast# 129 Getting to know the Ladies of Bonny Doon and their club
Have you ever gone through a big life change… and quietly wondered: “Where do I belong now?” A move. A retirement. A loss. And suddenly, everything feels different. In this episode, two women share what happened when they found themselves in that exact place—after moving to the mountains of Bonny...
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Podcast#128 Take an education on the most beautiful Cheetahs of Africa, with Dr Laurie Marker
What does it take to save a species? 🐆 In this powerful episode, I speak with Dr. Laurie Marker, founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, about her groundbreaking work protecting cheetahs—through innovation, community, and an unexpected hero: livestock guarding dogs. It’s a story of courage,...
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Podcast # 127 A segue into Restart at Any Age! with an interview with Tina Quick, Stand Up Comedian.
When I first interviewed today’s guest, we explored her many lives — barrel racing, triathlons, international nursing with the Indian Health Service, professional theatre in Kenya, coaching basketball in Pakistan, writing about Third Culture Kids in Boston, and even winning national basketball...
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Podcast #126 Marcia Sivek , Advocate for the Cheetah Conservation Fund
Today we’re joined by Marcia Sivek, a passionate advocate for cheetah conservation with the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Pivoting from her experience at the time. the journey began in 2017 when she met Dr. Laurie Marker at the Wildlife Conservation Network Expo — a meeting that led her all the way…
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Podcast # 125 A conversation with Monastic Tenzin Chogkyi
Go Ahead and Tell Me! Join us for an inspiring conversation with Tenzin Chogkyi — meditation teacher, compassion trainer, and longtime community educator — as we explore how it’s never too late to live with purpose, get involved, and make a meaningful difference. Drawing from decades of Buddhist...
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Podcast# 124 Talking to the governing ladies of the Santa Cruz Symphony
On Go Ahead and Tell Me, host Susan Douglas explores how later chapters of life can become a time of reinvention, creativity, and purpose. This week, she talks with Dr. Deborah Bronstein and Lesley Harris of the Santa Cruz Symphony about leadership, inspiration, and the Symphony’s exciting…
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Podcast# 123 Mary Collis and Michelle McCune Two artists entwined through their love of Kenya and Santa Cruz
What happens when two artists are shaped by Africa—and connected by a coastal town in California? On this episode of Go Ahead and Tell ME!, host Susan Douglas brings together Mary Collis, a Kenyan abstract painter and child of Africa, and Michelle McClune, a Santa Cruz local whose journey from...
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Podcast # 122 Charles Pasternak Santa Cruz Shakespeare Company for 2026!
The Artistic Director of Santa Cruz Shakespeare returns to talk about what’s ahead — including plans for 2026 — and for the first time ever, he shares a special plan out loud that’s never been announced before . If you love theatre, bold ideas, and exclusive reveals, this is a conversation you...
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Podcast#121 Gayle and Joe Ortiz talk 45 years of the institution known as Gayle's
This episode we sit down with Joe & Gayle Ortiz, the husband-and-wife team behind the iconic Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria in Capitola. For more than 45 years, they’ve filled our community with incredible food, unforgettable pastries, and the kind of warmth that keeps people coming back generation...
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Podcast #120 From Hollywood Sets to Santa Cruz - The story behind HWY 17 studios with RJ Allen and David Mong
From blockbuster films like Zodiac, Transformers, and The Pursuit of Happyness to the hit TV series Brooklyn 99, Ryan “RJ” Allen and David Mong have seen it all. Now, these two industry veterans are bringing their decades of on-set experience to the coast of Santa Cruz — as the founders of HWY 17...
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Podcast # 119 Tam and Susan O'Conner Fraser much more than Radio hosts!
In this episode we have the extraordinary pleasure of speaking with Tam and Susan O'Conner Fraser, You may know them as Santa Cruz Voice hosts for " Think Local First” they are a dynamic duo whose lives have been anything but ordinary. From Tam’s childhood traveling with the circus in Kansas…
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Podcast #118 We welcome Heather Houston — a singer, song weaver, and founder of Sisters in Harmony, whose voice carries the waters of remembrance and healing.
Have you ever felt a song move through you — not as performance, but as prayer? In this week’s episode of Song as Medicine, we sit in circle with the luminous Heather Houston, singer, composer, and founder of Sisters in Harmony. Together we explore how song becomes healing, how harmony weaves...
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We speak with Lori Schulman and Jordan Best the Co-Founders and Co-Artistic Directors of the Santa Cruz Opera Project, a company that believes ‘Opera is for Everyone.’
What happens when you mix Puccini with a pint? You get Opera on Tap! Lori Schulman and Jordan Best, the powerhouse duo behind the Santa Cruz Opera Project — the company that’s redefining what opera looks (and sounds!) like on the Central Coast. Hear how a 3-hour parking-lot conversation turned…
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Podcast #116 Two Rock Titans of Santa Cruz John Michael & Otis Coen
Get ready for a powerhouse conversation with two of Santa Cruz’s most iconic entertainers — John Michael, the dynamic frontman and vocal impressionist behind The John Michael Band, and Otis Coen, the multi-talented musician known for his soulful blend of rock, Motown, and blues. With careers that...
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Podcast #115 🍷 From Aubergine to Vin Vivant — A Conversation in Every Pour
Two award-winning sommeliers, John Haffey and Ryan Cooley, traded Michelin stars for ocean air and opened Vin Vivant — Capitola’s newest wine bar where world-class bottles meet coastal ease. In this 54-minute interview, we dive into their journey from the precision of Aubergine to the freedom of...
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Podcast #114 We talk to Christie Licker founder of Caroline's Thrift shop, which she named after her daughter who died
We had the honor of welcoming Christy Licker, founder of Caroline’s Nonprofit Thrift Shop in Aptos, to the show. Caroline’s was created in memory of Christy’s daughter and has since become a beacon of generosity, raising millions for local nonprofits that support children and families in need. 💙...
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Podcast#113 Tina Quick Serial Careerist and Hobbyist
What do barrel racing, triathlons, international nursing, professional theatre in Kenya, writing groundbreaking books, winning national basketball titles at the Senior Games, and stand-up comedy have in common? They’re all chapters in the extraordinary life of our next guest. From working with…
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Podcast #112 An interview with Christophe Bellito of Toadal Fitness
This week’s Go Ahead and Tell Me: From a single gym in downtown Santa Cruz back in 1997 to six thriving locations today—Christophe Bellito, co-owner of Toadal Fitness, shares his journey of building a community-first fitness brand. We talk origin stories, growth, surviving the pandemic, and the...
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Podcast#111 Elizabeth Borelli on The Mediterranean Diet
In this episode of Go Ahead and Tell Me we’re joined by Elizabeth Borelli — author, coach, and wellness guide who inspires people to eat well and live joyfully. Elizabeth’s first book, Beanalicious Living, showed us how simple plant-based foods can transform our health. Her newest release, Tastes...
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Podcast# 110 Meet Up Group Leader Susan Lovegren and Theresa Salzburg Artist, and Healer
In this episode of Go Ahead and Tell Me, we sit down with two inspiring women—Susan Lovegren and Theresa Salzburg—who are each creating community and connection in unique ways. Susan, the dynamic leader of a local Meetup group, shares her journey of bringing people together and fostering spaces...
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Podcast # 109 Edith Kultein 100 years young!
In this extraordinary episode, we sit down with a remarkable 100-year-old native French woman whose life reads like a gripping novel of resilience, courage, and unexpected love. Born Jewish in wartime France, she escaped the horrors of Nazi occupation, surviving against impossible odds. During…
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Podcast #108 The Bookclub ladies of Reading between the Wines
This week on Go Ahead and Tell Me, we sit down with a fabulous group of Santa Cruz women whose book club is part literary salon, part therapy session, and always a good time. They share where they came from, what they are reading, and how stories (and drinks) have bonded them. #BookClubVibes...
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Podcast#107 A chat with Dr Michael Franzblau
In this episode of Go Ahead and Tell Me, we sit down with Dr. Michael Franzblau — physicist, educator, and essayist — for a wide-ranging conversation on curiosity, optimism, and the surprising ways science connects to everyday life. From multiverse theory to mindful living, Michael shows us how a...
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Podcast # 106 Dr Arthur Faygenholz Master of Stick Healing and Stick Yoga®
Join Dr. Arthur Faygenholtz, renowned Chiropractor and creator of Stick Yoga®, as he delves into the transformative world of movement, mindfulness, and holistic health. With over 35 years of experience in Chiropractic care and a passion for integrating physical and neurological wellness, Dr....
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Podcast # 105 Michelle Martinez Hayward Tai Chi transformer and educator
Meet Michelle Martinez Hayward — educator, Tai Chi teacher, world traveler, and natural storyteller. From an Indigenous reservation to classrooms and resorts across the globe, her life is full of movement, insight, and stories you won’t forget. Tune in as she shares a few of them on this week’s...
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Podcast #103 Interview Cindy Hill Ford and Dr Michelle Bean
In this episode of Go Ahead and Tell Me, we talk with Cindy Hill Ford and Dr. Michelle Bean, co-founders of SoulCare Studio in Aptos, CA — a space where wellness meets soul. They share how their unique backgrounds in trauma-informed therapy and functional medicine led to a powerful vision…
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Podcast # 102 Robin Leah Manifestor
Robin Leah, a former professional dancer turned spiritual guide, discussed her journey from dance to personal transformation in a podcast episode. She emphasized that dance was not just a physical practice but a profound means of self-expression and healing. This experience led her to explore the...
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Podcast #101 Santa Cruz Shakespeare Company
We present Charles Pasternak, Artistic Director #Santa Cruz Shakespeare company, #www.santacruzshakespeare.org/season-2025/ We cover #casting of actors, #Artistic Director's vision, #expanding Santa Cruz Shakespeare company, #Great location at the Audrey Stanley Grove at Delaveaga Park, #Catered...
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“Go Ahead and Tell Me” is the radio show that sparked something bigger. Hosted by Susan Douglas (originally alongside Denise Lane), it features compelling conversations with theatre directors, authors, wellness practitioners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders — each sharing the passions and turning points that shaped their lives.
As these stories unfolded, a powerful thread began to reveal itself: people bravely changing direction, often later in life, and stepping into entirely new chapters. What began as engaging interviews gradually illuminated a deeper truth — that reinvention has no age limit.
That dawning realization led to Restart at Any Age with Susan Douglas.
Listen to “Go Ahead and Tell Me” to discover the conversations that started it all — and if the question “What next?” is stirring within you, continue the journey with Restart at Any Age.
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