Villages Vitality: Senior Life Unscripted

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyProfessional Hypnosis vs. Stage Hypnosis, Plus a 100-Hour Hypnotherapy Certification Program (with Janet Philbin)In Season 8 of Villages Vitality Life: Senior Life Unscripted, host Mike Roth interviews hypnotherapist and mental health professional Janet Philbin, who has practiced hypnotherapy for about 26 years and also wrote “Show Up For Yourself: A Guide to Inner Awareness and Growth” (available in print and as an audiobook). Janet explains how stage hypnosis differs from professional hypnotherapy: stage work is entertainment that screens for highly responsive volunteers using quick tests (like arm levitation or balance/leaning techniques), while therapeutic work focuses on healing and change. She discusses hypnosis for issues such as pain management (only after full medical evaluation and with physician coordination), anxiety, sleep problems, procrastination, relationship patterns, and emotional wounds rooted in childhood coping strategies. Janet outlines her typical 3–6 session approach, noting six sessions as a “sweet spot,” and shares details of a live, Zoom-based 100-hour certification training through Krysalis Institute starting January 22, 2027, including schedule, cost, class size limits, and how to enroll.00:00 Season Eight Welcome00:40 Meet Janet Philbin01:13 Her Book and Audiobook01:53 Stage vs Therapeutic Hypnosis03:33 Smoking and Weight Myths05:20 Pain Management Ethics07:11 Emotional Healing Focus08:46 Results and Session Counts10:46 Alzheimers Tip GLP Ones12:48 Hypnotherapy Training Program14:49 Schedule and Cohorts15:52 Who Should Take It17:37 Tuition and Certification19:00 Websites and Enrollment21:37 Practice Setup Not Marketing22:50 Closing Thanks and CreditsVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyBeyond MRI: Dr. Bagnell's Approach to Unseen Brain ImbalancesHost Mike Roth opens Season 8 of Villages Vitality: Senior Life Unscripted with Dr. Michael K. Bagnell of Bagnell Brain Center, who treats patients with dizziness, concussion symptoms, brain fog, dysautonomia, and cognitive changes despite “normal” MRI/CT results. Bagnell explains dysautonomia as age-related weakening of autonomic brainstem control affecting heart rate, blood pressure, swallowing, and other functions, and emphasizes that brain function can be strengthened to improve balance, cognition, and quality of life. He describes noninvasive diagnostics focused on function, including precise eye-movement tracking with specialized goggles, vestibular testing using a rotary chair, and EEG brain mapping to assess brainwave power and connectivity. He outlines individualized, largely nonpharmaceutical neurorehabilitation (including targeted exercises and stimulation options), discusses typical program length, self-pay costs, and highlights sleep as foundational for brain health. He shares how to learn more via the Bagnell Brain Center website and social channels. 00:00 Season 8 Welcome00:43 Meet Dr Bagnell01:33 What Is Dysautonomia03:16 Strengthening The Brain04:27 When Scans Look Normal06:14 Eye Tracking And Vestibular09:18 Brain Mapping EEG11:26 Vertigo Success Stories13:31 Alzheimers Diet Tip14:32 Slow Medicine Approach17:52 Neuro Rehab Treatments19:33 Costs And Coverage20:07 Chiropractic And Brain Links22:25 Two Week Intensive Program25:35 Sleep As Foundation27:21 Contact And ClosingVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showOpen Forum in The Villages, Florida is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a Villager who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] Tags:Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyRevolutionizing Senior Wellbeing: An Exclusive with Dr. Sanjay ShettyCenterWell Comes to The Villages: Dr. Sanjay Shetty on Senior-Focused, Value-Based Primary CareIn the Season 8 premiere of Villages Vitality: Senior Life Unscripted, host Mike Roth interviews Dr. Sanjay Shetty, president of CenterWell, following Humana’s purchase of The Villages Health and the rebrand to CenterWell Senior Primary Care. Shetty explains CenterWell’s scale (about 400 locations in 15 states serving roughly 600,000 patients) and its senior-focused, value-based, team-based care model designed to improve outcomes and help people “live longer well.” He confirms CenterWell in The Villages is not currently accepting traditional/original Medicare, instead partnering with multiple Medicare Advantage plans, and he is unsure about specialty care coverage details. The conversation covers access and appointment timing, longer average visits (about 40 minutes), behavioral health and depression screening, fulfillment research using patient surveys, proactive prevention and evidence-based screening, care coordination with specialists and hospitals, post-discharge follow-up, home health services, and Alzheimer’s screening and support.00:00 Season 8 Welcome00:45 Meet Dr Shetty01:19 CenterWell Expansion02:34 Medicare Plans Explained03:35 Care Philosophy04:18 Fulfillment Research06:13 Appointments And Urgent Care07:21 Measuring Fulfillment10:02 Mental Health Screening10:53 Longer Visits For Seniors11:53 Alzheimers Tip Break13:36 Medicine 2 Value Based Care16:26 Imaging And Care Coordination17:18 Proactive Heart Screening19:20 Stem Cells And Peptides20:14 Prevention And Treatment Plans21:02 Hospital And Home Health23:23 Alzheimers Screening24:12 Research And Wrap Up25:49 How To Learn More26:17 Credits And Next EpisodeVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyNRLN’s Bill Kadereit on Medicare Open Enrollment, Social Security Cuts, and Senior AdvocacySeason eight of Villages Vitality Life opens with host Mike Roth interviewing Bill Kadereit, chairman and CEO of the National Retirees Legislative Network (NRLN) and chair of the American Retirees Education Foundation (AREF). Kadereit explains NRLN’s nationwide, nonpartisan advocacy focused on retirees’ income and healthcare security, including pensions, Social Security, Medicare, prescription drugs, and taxes. They stress why seniors must watch Medicare open enrollment as healthcare costs accelerate and Medicare Advantage plans are being canceled, creating “guaranteed issue rights” situations where affected members must request the “golden ticket” to switch coverage without medical underwriting. Kadereit warns Social Security reserves may be depleted by 2032, leading to an estimated 22% benefit cut, and says Medicare’s HI trust faces similar risk around 2035. Proposed fixes include removing the payroll tax cap and reducing large Medicare Advantage rebates to insurers. He directs listeners to NRLN.org and AREFpodcast.org.Chapters 00:00 - Season Eight Kickoff 00:39 - Meet Bill Kadereit 02:06 - Why Enrollment Matters 03:45 - Social Security Cliff 04:53 - Join and Support NRLN 06:41 - Action Alerts Made Easy 07:34 - Medicare Funding and Golden Ticket11:48 - Fixing the Funding Gap 13:57 - Alzheimers Tip Break 15:14 - Rebates and Drug Costs 20:05 - More Info and Local Chapters 21:46 - Wrap Up and Thanks Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyBrain Savers and the New Dementia-Prevention Paradigm with Neurologist Paul Bendheim, MDSeason eight of Villages Vitality Life: Seniors Life Unscripted features an interview with Paul Bendheim, MD, clinical professor of neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix and founder of BrainSavers, an evidence-based, multimodal brain-and-body fitness program aimed at reducing Alzheimer’s risk. Bendheim explains how the FINGER trial (about 1,200 participants) and the US POINTER trial (over 2,000, with diverse populations) shifted the old “inevitable decline” dogma by showing cognitive benefits from structured lifestyle interventions, with instructor-led groups outperforming self-directed approaches. He describes Brain Savers’ instructor-led, twice-weekly curriculum combining relaxation, cognitive-movement activities, physical exercise, memory techniques, and rotating lessons across six lifestyle pillars, emphasizing social connection. The discussion covers normal vs concerning forgetfulness, starting exercise from a sedentary baseline, treatable Alzheimer’s mimics, limited but real effects of approved monoclonal antibodies, vascular dementia overlap, neuroplasticity/cognitive reserve, and becoming one’s own “healthy brain quarterback.”00:00 Season Eight Welcome00:27 Meet Dr Paul Bendheim00:59 FINGER And POINTER Explained05:07 Why Brain Savers Started07:33 Inside The Brain Savers Class10:22 Starting From Sedentary11:34 Alzheimers Tip Break12:59 Memory Slips And MCI14:24 World Brain Gym Activities16:38 Book Title And Prevention17:46 Treatable Mimics And Depression19:31 Drugs And Lifestyle Power22:52 Neurogenesis And Cognitive Reserve25:25 Music And Daily Practice26:17 Final Advice And Resources28:01 Credits And Next EpisodeVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showOpen Forum in The Villages, Florida is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a Villager who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyBrainSavers and the New Dementia-Prevention Paradigm with Neurologist Paul Bendheim, MDSeason eight of Villages Vitality Life: Seniors Life Unscripted features an interview with Paul Bendheim, MD, clinical professor of neurology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix and founder of BrainSavers, an evidence-based, multimodal brain-and-body fitness program aimed at reducing Alzheimer’s risk. Bendheim explains how the FINGER trial (about 1,200 participants) and the US POINTER trial (over 2,000, with diverse populations) shifted the old “inevitable decline” dogma by showing cognitive benefits from structured lifestyle interventions, with instructor-led groups outperforming self-directed approaches. He describes BrainSavers’ instructor-led, twice-weekly curriculum combining relaxation, cognitive-movement activities, physical exercise, memory techniques, and rotating lessons across six lifestyle pillars, emphasizing social connection. The discussion covers normal vs concerning forgetfulness, starting exercise from a sedentary baseline, treatable Alzheimer’s mimics, limited but real effects of approved monoclonal antibodies, vascular dementia overlap, neuroplasticity/cognitive reserve, and becoming one’s own “healthy brain quarterback.”00:00 Season Eight Welcome00:27 Meet Dr Paul Bendheim00:59 FINGER And POINTER Explained05:07 Why Brain Savers Started07:33 Inside The Brain Savers Class10:22 Starting From Sedentary11:34 Alzheimers Tip Break12:59 Memory Slips And MCI14:24 World Brain Gym Activities16:38 Book Title And Prevention17:46 Treatable Mimics And Depression19:31 Drugs And Lifestyle Power22:52 Neurogenesis And Cognitive Reserve25:25 Music And Daily Practice26:17 Final Advice And Resources28:01 Credits And Next EpisodeVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showOpen Forum in The Villages, Florida is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a Villager who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replySeason 8: Dr. Sandra Kaufmann on Cellular Aging, NAD, Exosomes, and a Simple Supplement “Panaccea” In the Season 8 premiere of Villages Vitality Life: Senior Life Unscripted, host Mike Roth talks with Dr. Sandra Kaufmann, a longevity medicine physician and author of The Kaufmann Protocol: Why We Age and How to Stop It and Aging Solutions, about aging from a cellular perspective and how to slow it through proactive, personalized strategies. Kaufmann explains her “seven tenets of aging,” why there is no single magic bullet, and why aging begins as early as 30–35 as key pathways and hormones decline. She outlines practical starting points (mindset, diet, exercise, addressing basic medical problems) and highlights NAD precursors (NR or NMN) as an accessible over-the-counter supplement to support energy and DNA repair. The conversation also covers tiered approaches to medicine, cancer risk as DNA repair failure, the role of peptides as accessories, and exosomes as a lower-risk, more effective regenerative option than stem cells. Kaufmann closes with her five-supplement “PANACCEA” stack (pterostilbene, astaxanthin, NAD precursor, bioavailable curcumin, and carnosine) and shares how to learn more via kaufmannprotocol.com and kaufmannlongevity.com.Chapters 0:08 - Introduction0:43 - Meet Dr. Sandra Kaufmann1:59 - Motivation for Anti-Aging2:44 - Why Do We Age?4:15 - Mindset and Longevity Pyramids7:15 - When Does Aging Begin?8:22 - The Importance of NAD Precursors10:21 - Alzheimer's Medical Tip12:13 - The Three Tiers of Medicine13:40 - DNA Damage and Cancer15:09 - Peptides, Stem Cells, and Exosomes18:20 - Cost and Results of Longevity Medicine19:57 - Starting the Longevity Process21:44 - Genetics vs. Lifestyle25:26 - The PANACCEA Supplements27:57 - Outro Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyDale Hall – Mustang Dreams, Track Thrills & The Villages Car CultureSeason 8 of Villages Vitality Life – Seniors Life Unscripted continues with a high‑octane conversation as host Mike Roth sits down with Villager, lifelong gearhead, and Mustang enthusiast Dale Hall. This episode dives deep into the passion, culture, and community surrounding cars in The Villages—plus the personal story of a man who waited 50 years to buy the Mustang of his dreams.Dale shares how growing up in Northeast Ohio shaped his love for cars, how a friend’s 1969 Mach 1 planted a lifelong desire, and why retirement finally opened the door to owning his Rapid Red 2023 Mustang GT—complete with manual transmission, V8 power, and Ford’s adaptive exhaust system.Please check out Dale Hall's Facebook page “The Villages Cool Cruise In’s” where he posts information about local cruise ins. His cruise in is called “Cool Cars, Cold Ice Cream & Hot Dogs Cruise In”Listeners get a behind‑the‑scenes look at:• The Mustang Club of The Villages• Dale’s creation of the Cool Cars, Cold Ice Cream & Hot Dogs cruise‑in at Middleton• What it’s like to drive an IndyCar at Las Vegas Motor Speedway• Taking laps at Barber Motorsports Park and Atlanta Motor Speedway• How he details and maintains his Mustang for shows• Why his Mustang is his “forever car”• His incredible deal on a nearly new Yamaha Tracer motorcycle• The no‑food rule inside the Mustang (and the Bucky’s exception)This episode also features another Alzheimer’s Tip from Dr. Craig Curtis, discussing the latest research on GLP‑1 drugs and their potential impact on biomarkers related to Alzheimer’s disease.Whether you’re a Villager, a car lover, or someone who enjoys great stories about passion and community, this episode delivers energy, nostalgia, and plenty of automotive insight.If you enjoy the show, please share it with friends, leave fan mail on our website, or consider becoming a supporter. Your engagement helps us grow and continue bringing stories from The Villages to life.CHAPTERS & TIME MARKERS00:00 – Welcome to Season 8  Nancy introduces the new season and its focus on Villages leaders, clubs, and senior‑focused topics.00:31 – Meet Dale Hall  Mike introduces Dale, his background in Ohio, and his retirement journey to The Villages.01:07 – The Dream Mustang  Dale explains how he found his 2023 Mustang and why he waited since 1969 to finally buy one.01:47 – Why a Mustang?  Dale shares the emotional and practical reasons behind choosing the Mustang GT.02:18 – Features That Sealed the Deal  Rapid Red paint, manual transmission, V8 engine, adaptive exhaust—Dale’s must‑have list.03:16 – Moving to The Villages  How Dale’s wife Cindy discovered The Villages and why they chose to relocate.04:11 – Mustang Club & Car Shows  Dale’s involvement in local car shows and the joy of interacting with Villagers.04:36 – National Mustang Events  Dale recounts attending the Mustang Club of America event and driving at Barber Motorsports Park.05:18 – Creating the Middleton Cruise‑In  The origin of Cool Cars, Cold Ice Cream & Hot Dogs and how it grew from 35 to 75+ cars.06:38 – Dining at Middleton  Mike and Dale talk about Abbott’s custard, Portillo’s, and the local food scene.07:38 – Cars & Coffee History  Mike shares the Mercedes/Porsche/Miata Cars & Coffee tradition in Lake Sumter.08:18 – Alzheimer’s Tip with Dr. Curtis  A segment on GLP‑1 drugs and Alzheimer’s biomarkers.10:10 – Dale’s Automotive Adventures  Driving an IndyCar at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and hitting 155 mph.11:20 – Mike’s Talladega Story  Mike recalls his laps at Talladega and the quirks of high‑banked tracks.12:11 – Mustang Modifications & Track Days  Dale talks about horsepower, tires, and laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway.13:44 – The $20 Speedway Experience  How the Mustang Club got high‑speed laps for just twenty dollars.14:10 – Detailing the Mustang  Dale’s ceramic coating routine, cleaning tools, and maintenance philosophy.16:00 – Pressure Washers & Obsessed Garage  Mike shares his detailing gear and foam cannon setup.18:15 – Waterless Wash & Scratch Prevention  Discussion of modern detailing techniques and products.18:55 – Engine Bay Care  Dale explains his no‑water, air‑compressor method for cleaning under the hood.19:36 – Tire & Wheel Care  Dale’s long‑lasting tire gel and wheel‑cleaning tools.20:48 – Mileage & Driving Habits  Dale’s Mustang has 12,700 miles—plus road trips to Ohio, Birmingham, and Atlanta.21:19 – Daily Driver vs. Garage Queen  Why the Toyota Venza handles daily duties.22:13 – The No‑Food Rule  Dale’s strict Mustang policy… and Mike’s Bucky’s exception.23:01 – Dale’s New Motorcycle  The story of his nearly brand‑new Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ and trailer deal.23:59 – The Final Car  Why Dale says the Mustang is his last car—until it’s golf‑cart time.24:26 – Cruise‑In Schedule Announcement  The Middleton Cruise‑In returns in September, second Saturdays, 4–5:30 PM.24:43 – Closing & Supporters  Nancy wraps up with supporter shout‑outs and listener engagement reminders.Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyUnlocking Prostate Cancer Secrets with Dr. Stephen SciontiProstate Cancer Diagnosis and Modern Focal Therapy Options with Dr. Stephen SciontiSeason eight of Villages Vitality: Senior Life Unscripted opens with host Mike Roth interviewing Dr. Stephen Scionti, a board-certified urologist and founder of the Scionti Prostate Center, about modern prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Scionti explains diagnosis begins with a PSA blood test, followed by prostate MRI to assess enlargement and identify suspicious lesions, using MRI as a roadmap for biopsy. He recommends MRI-fusion targeted biopsy—preferably transperineal rather than transrectal—to improve accuracy and reduce infection risk. Treatment depends on risk: low-risk cancers may be monitored with active surveillance, while intermediate cancers may be treated with focal therapy to preserve urinary and erectile function. He outlines focal options including cryotherapy, HIFU, and MRI-guided TULSA, discusses candidacy (often Gleason 7, prostate-confined disease, sometimes with BPH), coverage differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage, and improved drug options for metastatic disease.The TULSA Procedure is currently available at more than 50 centers across the U.S., including several in Florida. Learn more at www.tulsaprocedure.com.• 0:00 - Introduction• 1:18 - Diagnosing Prostate Cancer• 2:29 - The PSA Test• 6:45 - Targeted vs. Random Biopsy• 7:19 - Treatment Options• 9:34 - Alzheimer's Medical Tip• 10:54 - Focal Therapies for Prostate Cancer• 12:53 - The TULSA Procedure• 15:21 - Insurance & Medicare Coverage• 18:13 - Advanced Prostate Cancer• 19:39 - Best Candidates for TULSA• 23:52 - The Male Lumpectomy AnalogyVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyHumana Foundation Report: The State of Emotional Health for Florida Seniors Season eight of Villages Vitality Life features host Mike Roth interviewing Danielle Nevilles McGrath, Chief Impact Officer of the Humana Foundation, about the foundation’s focus on seniors, K–12 children, and veterans through emotional health and nutrition initiatives. McGrath explains the foundation’s national scope, with most grantmaking in Kentucky, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas, and highlights a Florida report analyzing public state and national data plus interviews with seniors and nonprofit partners. Key findings include nearly 1 in 8 Florida seniors diagnosed with depression, 1 in 12 experiencing frequent mental distress, a 16% rise in hospitalizations due to mental disorders (2022–2024), and senior suicide rates above the national average, highest among those 85+. Contributing factors discussed include financial insecurity, loneliness, mobility/transportation barriers, caregiving strain, and limited access to providers; recommendations include prioritizing seniors, expanding screening, strengthening age-appropriate care, and scaling telehealth and technology-based connection programs. Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyRabbi Ronald Roth on Myelofibrosis, Bone Marrow Transplants, and Expanding the Donor RegistryHost Mike Roth introduces season eight of Villages Vitality Life, Seniors Life Unscripted and continues a series on medical issues facing seniors with guest Rabbi Emeritus Ronald Roth, his brother. Roth recounts being diagnosed in 1978 with essential thrombocythemia that progressed in 2015 to myelofibrosis, a blood cancer involving scarring of the bone marrow that reduces blood cell production. After declining counts and limited benefit from injections, he pursued a potentially curative bone marrow transplant at Mount Sinai in 2018 using a haploidentical half-match from his son Gabe after no perfect registry matches were found; he describes hospitalization, slow engraftment, and a year-long recovery. He advises seeing specialists, supporting research, getting regular blood tests, joining support groups, and expanding donor registries via NMDP/Be The Match and Gift of Life, especially for minority groups.00:00 Season Eight Kickoff00:40 Meet Rabbi Ronald Roth02:20 Diagnosis to Transplant05:45 Understanding Myelofibrosis06:45 Symptoms and Monitoring08:20 Alzheimers Tip Break09:15 Advice and New Therapies11:30 Support Research and Registry15:28 How to Become a Donor18:25 New Treatments and Recovery23:33 Resources and Closing Thanks26:11 Show Wrap and SupportersVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replySecrets to Weight Loss and Fitness for SeniorsAquakinetics: Water-Resistance Fitness for Seniors, Balance, and RehabHost Mike Roth opens Season 8 of the listener-supported Villages Vitality Life: Senior Life Unscripted and interviews personal trainer Mike Goldstein, a NASM- and NPTI-certified coach specializing in customized fitness and Aquakinetics. Goldstein shares his career shift from CFO after reaching 280 pounds, losing 110 pounds through exercise and a sustainable calorie-focused eating approach emphasizing balanced macros and about 100 grams of protein daily. He defines Aquakinetics as a water-resistance program combining strength, cardio, balance, flexibility, and rehab, suitable for beginners, seniors, athletes, and people with conditions such as stroke, cardiac issues, Parkinson’s, arthritis, and joint/back injuries due to water’s buoyancy and safety. They discuss customization via resistance levels, duration, rest, and intensity; recommended frequency (minimum twice weekly, up to four); fall-prevention through core and lower-body strengthening and muscle memory; posture tips and at-home balance practice; differences from water aerobics; pool walking progression; zero-gravity training; rehab goals beyond basic function; and options for in-person or virtual coaching, with contact details provided.00:00 Season Eight Welcome00:32 Meet Mike Goldstein01:07 From CFO to Fitness02:00 Weight Loss and Nutrition03:31 What Is Aquakinetics04:02 Who It Helps Most05:09 Weight Loss in Water05:50 Beginner Program Design07:05 Injury Safe Workouts07:38 How Often to Train09:56 Balance and Fall Prevention11:31 Heart Health Tip Break13:03 At Home Balance Tips15:01 Aquakinetics vs Aerobics16:13 Pool Walking and Resistance17:40 Zero Gravity Training18:49 Rehab Above the Line20:48 Metabolism and Recovery22:23 New Client Assessment24:01 Customizing for Conditions26:32 Trainer In or Out27:30 Contact and Virtual Options29:03 Show Wrap and Supporters Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replySciMoTech Gait Modification Therapy: The “Invisalign for the Knee” for Non-Surgical Pain Relief  Walking into the Future: Chris Raesly on Non-Surgical Knee Pain ReliefHost Mike Roth introduces Season 8 of Villages Vitality Life and interviews Chris Raisley, a physical therapist and clinical lead at Scientific Motion Technologies (SciMoTech), about a non-surgical gait modification therapy for knee pain. Raisley explains why the foot-worn device is compared to Invisalign: a custom “mod” is positioned on a SciMoTech shoe to retrain walking mechanics, redistribute forces through the kinetic chain, and reduce or eliminate pain. The device is worn indoors on level surfaces for 30–60 minutes daily, with balance screening required. An initial 1.5–2 hour assessment in Orlando uses a gait lab and iterative adjustments; qualifying patients take the device home and typically return about monthly, averaging five visits over a year. The program is out-of-pocket ($3,240) with a refund option up to eight weeks, and most assessed patients (80%+) proceed. SciMoTech may also address hip, foot/ankle, and some back considerations, and is recruiting patients with persistent pain after knee replacement.Results are based on an internal, 12-week IRB-approved clinical study and have not been published as peer-reviewed clinical research. 00:00 Season Eight Welcome00:48 Meet Chris Raisley01:32 Invisalign For The Knee02:36 Inside The Foot Worn Device05:09 How The Shoe Retrains Gait05:53 Who Benefits Most08:39 Beyond Knees Feet Hips Back10:35 Safety And Balance Screening12:52 Alzheimers Tip Break14:04 Assessment And Gait Lab15:48 Home Program Follow Ups16:53 Cost Refund And Candidacy18:31 Vs Orthotics And PT20:21 Origins Research And Expansion21:47 Patient Results And Why Gait Matters25:20 After Knee Replacement Pain26:50 How To Contact And Wrap Up28:03 Supporters And Closing CreditsVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyPatricia Greenberg (“The Fitness Gourmet”) on Ageism, Aging Well, and Practical Nutrition for SeniorsThis Episode is available in both audio and video formats on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.  Mike Roth in Season 8 of Villages Vitality Life: Seniors Life Unscripted with guest Patricia Greenberg, the nationally recognized wellness educator known as “The Fitness Gourmet,” author of five books and host of the YouTube show It’s Okay to Be Old. Greenberg recounts her path from teaching nutrition and running a restaurant to completing 20 marathons, then confronting ageism as an older mother and shifting her work toward how people feel about aging. She discusses differences within the baby boomer cohort (including “Generation Jones”), and emphasizes that many older adults can do extraordinary things. They cover The Villages’ active lifestyle and injuries from pickleball and falls, then turn to nutrition: reducing ultra-processed foods, including protein at each meal, eating mostly plant-based without deprivation, and using a seven-day diet record for accuracy. Greenberg recommends moderate strength training, calming activities like yoga and nature walks, swimming for cardiovascular health, and concludes that longevity is tied to mindset, community connection, purpose, and social engagement. 00:00 Season Eight Welcome00:40 Meet Fitness Gourmet01:35 Her Aging Journey08:01 Boomers And Ageism09:16 Staying Active In Villages10:55 Books And Break11:38 Alzheimers Tip Segment13:16 Show History And Diet19:13 Weight Loss And Exercise21:28 Swimming And Wrap Up23:51 Longevity Mindset25:50 Contact And CreditsVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyPower for Parkinson’s: Jim Kreisel’s Diagnosis and Exercise Support with Instructor Lauren LewisSeason eight of Villages Vitality Life features host Mike Roth interviewing Jim Kreisel, a 77-year-old retired Austin psychiatrist diagnosed with Parkinson’s three years ago after balance and leg issues led to neurological testing of dopamine levels. Jim describes shock at diagnosis, explains that Parkinson’s may shorten lifespan slightly but complications often cause death, and credits twice-weekly Power for Parkinson’s classes with slowing progression through symptom-specific exercise, improving balance and energy, and boosting mood; he notes music helps movement. He advises newly diagnosed people not to hide the disease and to seek support. Roth also interviews lead instructor Lauren Lewis, recruited by co-founders Nina Moser and Susan Stahl, who now teaches only Parkinson’s-focused fitness. She explains using props, seated and standing exercises, repetition, neuroplasticity, and forced exertion, and directs listeners to powerforparkinsons.org, the YouTube channel, and [email protected]:00 Season 8 Welcome00:41 Meet Jim Kreisel01:50 Parkinsons Diagnosis03:23 Power For Parkinsons05:00 Exercise And Mood05:24 Music And Movement05:48 Advice And Benefits07:03 New Drug Talk09:41 Meet Lauren Lewis10:27 Why She Joined12:51 Parkinsons Exercises15:53 Neuroplasticity Science17:08 Research And Exertion18:34 Videos And Contact20:33 Closing And SupportersSupport the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replySenior Dental Health and Root Canals with Endodontist Dr. Steven KatzThis podcast is available as an audio version only.Host Mike Roth opens Season 8 of Villages Vitality Life: Senior Life Unscripted and interviews Dr. Steven Katz, DDS, MS, an endodontist in private practice in Beachwood, Ohio, adjunct professor at West Virginia University, and immediate past President of the American Association of Endodontists. Katz explains how seniors’ oral health needs change with age due to narrowing root canals, reduced dexterity, and medication side effects like dry mouth or gum inflammation, and discusses how visit frequency depends on individual risk (often twice yearly, more with gum disease). He contrasts routine vs deep cleanings, emphasizes keeping natural teeth for function, health, and social confidence, and notes implants still require thorough maintenance and can fail. Katz advises daily brushing and flossing (typically once daily), using electric toothbrushes if needed, and seeking prompt care for sensitivity, swelling, or pain; he also discusses resorption, the oral-systemic health connection, modern one-visit pain-free root canals, typical cost ranges, and resources like aae.org and SaveYourTooth.com.00:00 Season Eight Kickoff00:41 Meet Dr Steven Katz01:50 Seniors Teeth Changes03:39 Dental Visit Frequency04:43 Cleaning Versus Deep Cleaning06:00 Why Keep Natural Teeth07:32 Implants Reality Check09:29 Medicare And Insurance11:00 Alzheimers Tip Break12:36 Daily Habits And Tools15:38 Flossing Questions17:08 Oral Health Body Health19:02 Resorption Case Study20:57 Evidence And Studies22:44 Back To The Dentist24:00 Root Canal Visits Costs25:29 Contact Info And Wrap26:09 Supporters And SignoffNew FAN MAIL features TXT & Voice MialSupport the showOpen Forum in The Villages, Florida is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a Villager who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyBill Paddock on Doing Voices, Improv, and Comedy Bits in The VillagesThis Episode is available in both audio and video formats on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.Season eight of Villages Vitality Life, Seniors Life Unscripted features host Mike Roth with returning guest Bill Paddock discussing the value of voices in improv and how Bill developed his voice work from cartoons and comedians like Mel Blanc, Peter Sellers, and Jerry Lewis. Bill demonstrates staying in character with an English voice and talks about adapting accents for business. Two short audio clips are introduced: “Village Bullies,” a comedic take on how newcomers to The Villages are pressured to join activities like golf, bocce, and cardio drumming, and “Dog Park,” where Bill voices multiple dogs to highlight different canine personalities. They also discuss improv scene length, laughs-per-minute, and Bill’s plan to launch a short-bits comedy podcast, “Mad Dog Comedy,” aiming for Christmas 2026.00:00 Season Eight Welcome00:35 Why Voices Matter01:45 Early Voice Inspirations05:30 Staying In Character07:25 Clip One Village Bullies10:18 Behind The Bit11:12 Alzheimers Research Tip12:23 Clip Two Dog Park Setup14:50 Dog Park Story Spark15:29 Dog Park Comedy Bit16:06 Dogs With Personalities17:50 Big Dogs And Mastiffs18:41 Podcast Backlog And Cruises19:34 Accents And Wang Labs20:55 Improv Faces And Jerry Lewis23:35 Mad Dog Comedy Podcast24:06 Short Bits And Improv Rules28:01 Wrap Up And SupportersVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyLucille: Revolutionizing Nutrition for Active Seniors This Episode is available in both audio and video formats on Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Lucille Nutrition Shakes: Clean, Science-Backed Fuel for Active and Everyday SeniorsSeason eight of Villages Vitality Life: Senior Life Unscripted opens with host Mike Roth interviewing Jess Haghani, founder and CEO of Lucille, a science-backed nutrition company named after her nearly 92-year-old grandmother. Haghani explains Lucille was created after seeing her grandmother dislike traditional “legacy” nutrition shakes due to taste, how they made her feel, and artificial ingredients. Lucille developed ready-to-drink chocolate and vanilla complete nutrition shakes from scratch with guidance from dietitians, senior living communities, and nutritionists from Harvard’s Chan School of Public Health, using 10 simple ingredients plus a vitamin/mineral mix, scoring 90 on the Yuka app. The shakes provide 20g protein, 5–6g fiber, 230–240 calories, and 23 vitamins/minerals, are lactose-free, use avocado oil, contain no refined sugar or sugar alcohols, and are shelf-stable 12 months. Lucille is sold on lucillehealth.com and Amazon, with retail planned next year, and a Villages discount code “TheVillages15” for 15% off first website order; future ideas include hydration products and cleaner, higher-protein desserts.00:00 Season Eight Kickoff00:41 Meet Jess Haghani01:30 Lucille Origin Story03:45 Clean Ingredients Explained06:37 Founder Background07:40 Why Seniors Are Ignored09:39 Where To Buy Lucille10:43 Fuel For Active Aging13:01 Health Tip Break14:45 Nutrition For Every Lifestyle17:05 How To Drink And Store20:09 Future Products Roadmap23:43 Why Trust Lucille25:45 Discount And Wrap UpVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyMultiple Myeloma Advances: Dr. Adeel Khan on New Treatments, CAR-T, and AI in Research This Episode is available in both audio and video formats on Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Season eight of Villages Vitality Life: Senior Life Unscripted features host Mike Roth interviewing Dr. Adeel Khan, a hematologist-oncologist and epidemiologist at UT Southwestern and director of myeloma epidemiology research and a monoclonal gammopathy precursor clinic. Khan explains multiple myeloma as a plasma cell cancer common in older adults (median onset 69) and notes rising prevalence as patients live longer, with median survival improving from about three years in the 1990s to over nine to ten years today. He outlines treatment evolution from older chemotherapies to targeted drugs and newer immunotherapies, including CAR-T (ide-cel and cilta-cel), citing 2025 ASCO data suggesting some long-term remissions that may be curative. They discuss AI analyzing genomic data, unclear prevention and risk patterns, possible benefits of plant-based diets, early MGUS/GLP-1 data, and how to contact UT Southwestern (214-648-3111).00:00 Season 8 Welcome00:39 Meet Dr Adeel Khan01:46 Why Blood Cancers03:13 What Is Myeloma05:04 Treatment Breakthroughs07:25 Immunotherapy And CAR T10:41 Long Term Remission Stories11:38 Sponsor Health Tip13:19 AI And Genetics Research15:09 Risk Factors And Prevention17:04 Diet And GLP 1 Questions18:56 Clinic Contact Info20:11 Final Thoughts And Sign OffSupport the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyBill Paddock on Voices, Improv, and Finding Comedy in Retirement at The VillagesSeason eight of Villages Vitality Life: Seniors Life Unscripted opens with host Mike Roth interviewing Villages resident Bill Paddock, a retired Bureau of Prisons correctional officer and former Marine who moved from Pennsylvania to The Villages to be near family. Paddock describes how Looney Tunes voice actors (especially Mel Blanc) sparked his interest in character voices and comedy, and how early attempts at standup were derailed after realizing a headliner had recently used similar “different laughs” material, keeping him offstage for nearly 20 years. Though he considers himself introverted, he enjoys performing for unfamiliar audiences and shares a Marine Corps prank story and a radio improv character, “Bobby with an eye,” including a parody Sinatra-style song. Roth explains key improv rules and invites Paddock to local Monday sessions; Paddock plans a voice-driven podcast, Mad Dog Comedy, aiming for release by Christmas.00:00 Season Eight Kickoff00:40 Meet Bill Paddock01:12 Why The Villages01:33 Cartoons Spark Comedy02:09 Voices and Improv04:37 Finding the Funny05:13 Military to Corrections06:06 Okinawa Phone Call Win10:01 First Standup Set Flop12:40 Alzheimers GLP One Update14:20 Introvert on Stage15:51 Improv Rules Basics16:41 Make Partners Shine16:54 No Mistakes In Improv17:24 Why Improv Beats Script17:41 Show Night Highlights18:08 Radio Improv Origins18:56 Bobby With An Eye19:39 Sinatra Parody Clip23:11 Prince William Aftermath24:03 Retirement And Pickleball Pressure25:16 Villages Club Culture26:58 Tap Shoes Mixup27:39 Mad Dog Comedy Podcast28:49 Closing Thanks And SupportersVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Vitalic Health: Transforming Senior Care with AI TechnologyHow Vitalic Health Uses AI and Clinicians to Identify and Treat Undiagnosed Depression in SeniorsSeason eight of Villages Vitality Life: Senior Life Unscripted introduces a new format featuring leaders and resources relevant to seniors in and around The Villages, Florida. Host Mike Roth interviews Vitalic Health co-founders Ben Gardner and Michelle Hoy about an AI-enabled program that screens Medicare Advantage members for depression and connects those who screen positive to immediate virtual care. Michelle explains that AI voice agents, texting/email, and timing optimization support outreach while preserving patient choice to speak with a human clinician. They discuss CMS requirements for annual depression screening in Medicare Advantage, the impact of undiagnosed depression alongside chronic conditions, barriers and stigma that lead to false negatives, and Vitalic’s “warm handoff” to coaching, therapy, and medication support via telehealth. They also cover suicide-risk screening (PHQ-9), crisis guidance including 988, and how ACOs in traditional Medicare may partner similarly. Contact details for Vitalic Health are provided.00:00 Season Eight Kickoff00:37 Meet Vitalic Founders01:35 How AI Screening Works03:01 Medicare Screening Mandate05:00 Beyond Screening to Care06:10 Why Seniors Avoid Help07:19 Traditional Medicare and ACOs10:32 Telehealth Warm Handoff11:52 Alzheimers Tip Break12:55 Caller ID and Voicemail13:43 AI Voice Script and Learning15:38 Honest Answers and Stigma16:36 Real Patient Turnaround Story18:35 What Families Can Do19:22 Suicide Risk and Intervention21:53 How to Reach Vitalic23:59 Final Thoughts and SignoffVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyDr. Hany Demian on AI, Wearables, and Personalized Longevity Medicine for SeniorsHost Mike Roth launches Season 8 of Villages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted and interviews Dr. Hany Demian, founder and CEO of Praesentia Healthcare and CEO/owner of BioSpine Institute, about how AI and wearable data can shift care from reactive to predictive, personalized intervention. Demian explains using continuous metrics (sleep, stress, temperature, EKG, activity) combined with lab testing (18 blood markers, hormones, supplements, and organ-age testing) to identify risk and guide habit changes, nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle. He challenges the idea that aging must be endured, describing aging as driven by cellular energy decline and outlining regenerative approaches (exosomes, peptides, stem cells, NAD, therapeutic plasma exchange, intermittent fasting). He emphasizes sleep, exercise/strength training (including home programs), diet/protein, and regular checkups, discusses joint health and warmups to prevent injury, shares cautious optimism on stem cells, explains peptide use, and provides contact details via DrDemian.com, including virtual testing and follow-up. 00:00 Season Eight Kickoff00:39 Meet Dr Demian02:12 Wearables Data Problem03:51 AI Personalized Coaching04:57 Testing And Age Markers05:19 Clinics And Locations06:00 Myths About Aging06:43 Reversing Aging Basics07:44 Regenerative Protocols08:29 Timeline And Consistency10:07 Foundations Sleep Exercise Diet11:45 Gym Alternatives At Home12:24 Sorting Real Treatments14:02 Ghost Cholesterol Warning15:33 Key Aging Biomarkers16:50 Sleep Diet Walking19:33 Avoiding Joint Replacements20:48 Warmup Matters23:45 Stem Cells and Peptides27:24 Aging Optional Book28:20 Wrap Up and SupportersVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyBroadway Unplugged: Inside Shitzprobe's Improvised MusicalsThis Episode is available in both audio and video formats on Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Shitzprobe: Bringing Fully Improvised Broadway-Style Musicals to Florida and BeyondHost Mike Roth opens Season 8 of Villages Vitality: Senior Life Unscripted and interviews Brooklyn-based musical improv performers Kiki Mikkelsen and Adrien Pellerin of Shitzprobe (touring as “The Improvised Broadway Musical”). They discuss their backgrounds, how the show was created to be a fully improvised musical rather than improv with songs, and the origin of the name as a play on the theater term “sitzprobe.” Mike recounts discovering them at an improv festival and notes their canceled Villages appearances, discussing promotion and ticketing, and suggests the Orange Blossom Opry as a venue. The guests describe their Sarasota run at Florida Studio Theatre (audience-suggested titles, improvised characters, plot, songs, lyrics, and dance), typical cast and band setup, long-term goals for off-Broadway/Broadway or West End, and how to follow/support them via shitzprobe.com, social media, and Patreon, plus Florida workshops April 21–23 ahead of shows April 24–25.00:00 Season Eight Kickoff00:40 Meet Kiki and Adrien01:46 What Is Adult Swim02:30 Villages Show Cancellations04:46 Orange Blossom Opry Idea05:49 Origins of Shitzprobe07:38 Name Meaning Shitzprobe09:07 Future of Improv Musicals10:40 Florida Studio Theater Preview12:06 Cast Band and Revenue13:38 Alzheimers Tip Break15:25 Improv Song About Villages19:58 Roadmap to Broadway21:43 Where to Follow Support23:41 Workshops Dates and Details25:12 Hotels and Booking Venues26:24 Thanks and Closing CreditsVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyPremier Garage Condos: Quality, Community, and Investment with Dave AnthonyPremier Garage Condos Near The Villages: Dave Anthony on Climate-Controlled, Secure Storage and Hobby SpaceIn Season eight of Villages Vitality Life: Seniors Life Unscripted, host Mike Roth interviews developer Dave Anthony, who began developing communities in the early 1980s in Punta Gorda and later designed higher-quality garage condos after seeing early, lower-ceiling, smaller models. Anthony explains why he expanded near The Villages after customers requested it, and details features of Premier Garage Condos, including mini-split climate control, R-30 roof insulation, insulated Clopay doors with hurricane bars, block-and-rebar structural walls, 18-foot ceilings for mezzanines, 100-amp service with multiple outlets, high-bay LED lighting, phone-enabled access, gated entry, cameras, and common restrooms (with optional bath prep where sewer is available). He notes strict HOA rules for personal use only, discusses unit sizes (starting 24x52), lift and mezzanine coordination, sales progress on the 37-unit Leesburg project, and provides his contact information and website.00:00 Season 8 Kickoff00:42 Meet Developer Dave01:13 Why Garage Condos01:46 Design Upgrades That Matter02:39 Why Build Near The Villages03:06 Climate Control And Insulation04:06 Storm Ready Construction05:09 Bathrooms And HOA Costs06:57 Leesburg Site And Expansion07:50 Unit Sizes And Mezzanines09:23 Car Lifts And Buildouts10:29 Standard Features And Smart Access11:35 Security Cameras And Restrooms13:07 Alzheimers Tip Break14:07 Condo Ownership Vs Renting15:13 HOA Rules And Private Use16:24 Branding And Project Phases18:09 Sales Update And Timeline19:16 Fencing Lighting And No Windows20:14 Hobbies Washing And Door Specs22:57 Cooling Performance And Humidity24:19 Resale Value And Flood Elevation25:27 How To Contact Dave27:03 More Than Storage Lifestyle27:57 Wrap Up And SupportersVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyBehind The Stooges in The Villages: Wayne Richards Wayne Richards on Bringing ‘The Three Stooges Move to The Villages’ to the StageMike Roth introduces Season 8 of Villages Vitality Life: Senior Life Unscripted and interviews Villager Wayne Richards about his music-industry background and local theater work. Richards discusses his new comedy play, The Three Stooges Move to The Villages, explaining its premise (the Stooges struggle to separate their on-stage behavior from real life), its shift from an earlier title, and its intended mix of humor and heart. He shares performance dates and venues in May (Hacienda May 1, Lake Miona May 8, and Rohan May 11 and 15) and directs listeners to ActingOutTheaterClub.com for times and tickets. Richards describes the cast playing Moe (Howard Tolman), Curly (Alan Rosenchin), and Larry (Fred Solano), plus supporting characters, minimal sets across multiple theaters, and some flexible, improv-like moments. The conversation also includes light banter about The Villages, Chicago, and Portillo’s.00:00 Season 8 Kickoff00:49 Palm Trees and Weather01:31 Wayne Music Career02:27 New Show in Villages03:01 Story and Premise04:40 Title Change Explained05:31 Dates Tickets Venues06:32 Chicago Food and Beer07:56 Show Length Format09:39 Alzheimers Research Tip10:49 Meet the Stooges Cast13:25 Fountain of Youth Twist14:25 Stooges In The Villages14:38 Meet The Supporting Cast15:50 Minimal Set Big Focus16:20 Sound Mic Strategy17:35 Scripted With Surprises18:46 Director Onstage Bits20:14 Stooges Film Restorations22:00 Alligator Stage Gag22:59 Encore And Future Plans26:29 Tickets And Final Laughs27:52 Show Wrap And CreditsVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Breaking the Silence: Turning Embarrassing Health Moments into Advocacy & Hope Paige Golden on HPV Prevention, Bathroom Access Rights, Humor, and Disability Insurance PitfallsMike Roth opens Season 8 of Villages Vitality Life, Seniors Life Unscripted, featuring conversations with leaders and seniors-focused experts in and around The Villages, Florida. Guest Paige Golden, a former book publicist and medical sales professional turned humorist and HPV/cancer awareness advocate, shares her 10-year survival from anal cancer and discusses the rise of this rare cancer, HPV’s role in multiple cancers, and the HPV vaccine’s history, age expansion to 45, and prevention impact (noting some cases are non-HPV related). Paige explains using humor and storytelling to reduce shame around gastrointestinal disorders, describes creating a character (“Sharty”) and collecting “shart” stories/poetry, and promotes a restroom access bill and bathroom access cards available in 20 states (not Florida), urging listeners to contact lawmakers. She also warns about limitations and taxation issues in employer-paid long-term disability insurance versus private policies, outlines her plan to form a foundation and a book project (“But of the Joke”), and directs inquiries through Mike at [email protected]:00 Season Eight Kickoff00:52 Meet Paige Golden01:49 Anal Cancer and HPV03:24 HPV Vaccine Facts04:49 Humor and Shart Stories06:58 Restroom Access Bill08:28 Advocacy Through Storytelling10:28 AI and The Villages Projects12:08 Foundation and But of the Joke13:47 Ghost Cholesterol Tip15:07 Sharty Character and Haikus17:21 Employer Disability Insurance22:03 How to Contact Paige23:06 Final Reflections and WrapVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replySeason 8 Launch: Dr. Mark D. Jacobson on Interventional Radiology, MIT’s Patient-Focused Imaging, and Regenerative TherapiesMike Roth introduces Season 8 of Villages Vitality Life, Seniors Life Unscripted (formerly Open Forum in The Villages, Florida), emphasizing activities and health for seniors over 55, and interviews Dr. Mark D. Jacobson, CEO of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics (MIT) in Lady Lake. Jacobson explains medical training and interventional radiology, describing minimally invasive, image-guided procedures such as biopsies, endovascular aortic aneurysm repair, and TAVR. He outlines MIT’s focus on accuracy, precision, and accommodating older patients with implantable devices for imaging. Jacobson discusses newer offerings including radiofrequency ablation for benign thyroid nodules, spine tumor ablation with vertebral stabilization, and his FDA-regulated regenerative medicine approach using quantified, screened human placental proteins (without cells/DNA) and peptide delivery via a Push Patch iontophoresis device. He reports outcomes from 150–200 treated patients and shares MIT seminar and contact information.00:00 Season 8 Kickoff00:48 Meet Dr Jacobson01:51 What Is Fellowship03:32 Interventional Radiology Basics05:33 Aneurysm Repair Revolution07:54 TAVR Explained09:04 MIT Patient First Approach12:10 Alzheimers Research Update12:57 New Procedures At MIT13:18 Thyroid Ablation Breakthrough15:53 Spine Tumor Pain Relief18:00 Regenerative Medicine Basics19:02 Questions To Ask Providers20:39 Stem Cell Reality Check23:36 Beyond Stem Cells24:00 Proteins Explained24:43 Placenta Safety Screening26:13 Why Avoid Stem Cells28:36 Quantified Dosing Science31:19 Administration Methods34:02 Steroids Versus Healing36:25 Results and Success Rates40:00 Peptides and Push Patch42:55 Seminars and Contact Info43:57 Show Wrap and SupportersVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyAlzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia Updates, New Antibody Trials, and the “Ghost Cholesterol"Season eight of Village’s Vitality Life (formerly Open Forum in The Villages, Florida) features a conversation between host Mike Roth and Dr. Craig Curtis about Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and related research and clinical trials relevant to seniors.Chapters:- Podcast season focus and listener-supported format- Lewy body dementia: current diagnosis is clinical due to lack of reliable blood test or scan- Differences between Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia: different protein build-ups (amyloid vs. alpha-synuclein) and typical symptom patterns (memory-first vs. emotional changes then memory)- Parkinson’s connection: same alpha-synuclein protein; spinal fluid “seed amplification assay” now reliable for Parkinson’s and may later apply to Lewy body dementia- Alzheimer’s research direction: new re-engineered antibody tritinamab described as potentially 10–15x safer, faster amyloid removal (3–4 months vs. 12–18 months), and currently in final-phase clinical trials started late December 2025 with ~1,500 participants treated for 18 months- Prevention trial plans: upcoming double-blind study screening ages 55–80 without cognitive concerns using blood testing and PET confirmation; medicine vs. placebo over 18 months- Current approved Alzheimer’s antibodies: remove amyloid and slow progression ~30% but carry significant risks of brain swelling and brain bleeding- Vascular focus: discussion of lipoprotein(a) “Lp(a)” as genetically linked “ghost cholesterol,” a major risk factor for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular disease; diet and statins do not significantly reduce it- New Lp(a) pill research: reported ~85% reduction in a small ~500-person study; launching a large 26-country outcomes trial (13,000 participants; ~100,000 screened) with five-year follow-up to see if lowering Lp(a) reduces major adverse cardiac events; trial enrolls higher-risk individuals to ensure sufficient event rates- Link to Alzheimer’s: about 20–25% of Alzheimer’s patients have some vascular disease in the brain that may worsen symptoms; improving vascular health may help slow neurodegenerative disease progression- Adjunct/alternative topics: favorable view of hyperbaric oxygen based on science and case studies but lack of large double-blind trials; stem cells and peptides described as promising but lacking large randomized double-blind evidence; platelet-rich plasma discussed as having studies suggesting limited benefit vs. placebo- GLP-1 drugs and Alzheimer’s: recent study reported no statistically significant benefit over ~2 years, though biomarkers (tau/amyloid) trended in the right direction; more biomarker data expected at a March meeting in Copenhagen- Local resources and participation: contact information provided for K2 Medical Research in Lady Lake, Florida (phone 352-500-5252; website k2medicalresearch.com); expectation of 6–7 new studies this year and mention of single-overnight phase 1 studies currently for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s- Episode close: next episode release schedule, supporter acknowledgments, contact methods (email, website fan mail), and copyright notice00:00 Welcome to Season 8 + What This Podcast Covers00:43 Meet Dr. Craig Curtis: Today’s Focus on Alzheimer’s & Brain Health00:55 Lewy Body Dementia 101: Why Diagnosis Is So Hard04:27 New Testing Frontiers: Spinal Fluid Assays & What’s Next for Lewy Body06:13 Alzheimer’s Research Breakthrough: Tritinamab and Safer, Faster Amyloid Removal08:08 Prevention Trials & Current Alzheimer’s Treatments (Benefits vs Risks)09:32 The ‘Ghost Cholesterol’ (Lipoprotein(a)) and a Major New Heart Study14:57 Can You Lower Lp(a)? Diet, Statins, and Who Qualifies for the Trial17:37 Hyperbaric Oxygen, Stem Cells, Peptides & PRP: What Evidence Do WVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyA Deep Dive into Sailing and Senior Living with Mike ManilaSailing Adventures and Life in The Villages with Mike ManilaIn this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth engages in a lively discussion with Mike Manila about his extensive background in banking operations and his passion for sailing. Mike Manila shares stories about his recent move to Florida, his love for sailing, and the adventures he has experienced, including a memorable trip from Jacksonville to Daytona amid challenging weather conditions. They also delve into the activities of The Villages Sailing Club, sharing information on how it fosters a love for sailing among its members and supports the Lake Eustis Youth Sailing Foundation. The episode is filled with engaging tales, sailing tips, and insights into life in The Villages.00:00 Welcome to Season Seven00:34 Meet Mike Manila: From Banking to Sailing01:11 Life in The Villages01:52 Sailing Adventures and Challenges03:04 The Journey from Jacksonville to Daytona04:11 Sailing Stories and Experiences10:32 Mike's Sailing Beginnings12:08 Sailing Adventures and Techniques12:18 Alzheimer's Tip from Dr. Craig Curtis13:29 Winning Strategies in Sailboat Racing14:24 The Villages Sailing Club17:14 Sailing Challenges and Maintenance19:02 Sailing Excursions and Adventures25:42 Supporting Youth Sailing27:06 Podcast Conclusion and SupportVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyEasing Senior Living with Adaptive Clothing: A Talk with Jimmy ZollaThis Episode is available in both audio and video formats on Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Adaptive Apparel for Seniors: Innovations and Insights from Joe & BellaIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Jimmy Zolla, co-founder, and CEO of Joe & Bella, an adaptive apparel company focused on creating stylish and functional clothing for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Jimmy shares his personal journey that led to the founding of Joe & Bella, inspired by his grandmother's struggles with getting dressed due to mobility issues. The conversation covers the unique features of their adaptive clothing, including magnetic buttons and hidden zippers, designed to make dressing easier and more dignified. Jimmy also discusses their product development process, the challenges they faced, and the future of adaptive apparel. The episode emphasizes the importance of catering to the aging population and providing solutions that enhance their quality of life.00:00 Welcome to Open Forum Season Seven00:47 Introducing Jimmy Z and Joe & Bella01:10 The Inspiration Behind Joe & Bella02:52 The Legacy of Joe and Bella05:10 Challenges and Opportunities in Adaptive Apparel07:33 Innovative Adaptive Clothing Solutions12:29 Expanding the Product Line15:21 Testing and Validating New Products16:01 Consumer Panels and Product Testing17:29 Prototyping and Refinement Process18:48 Manufacturing and Stocking19:49 Seasonal Bestsellers and Product Features20:37 Sizing and Comfort Considerations23:43 Company Growth and Team Structure25:50 Sales Channels and Contact Information26:53 Conclusion and Listener EngagementVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyMeet Hill Kane : Insights and Stories from a Texas Improv Player and PodcasterPodcasting and Improv: Behind the Scenes with Hill KaneIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, host Mike Roth welcomes guest Hill Kane. The two discuss Hill's background, from growing up in Southern California to her current roles as a Chief Marketing Officer and an experienced podcaster. Hill shares her journey into podcasting, her work with the Bit Comedy Network, and her experiences with online improv classes. The conversation delves into the challenges and fun of podcast production, the software and tools Hill uses, and the impact of AI on employment. They also touch on the vibrant community life in The Villages with its numerous clubs and activities. Hill gives her perspective on career choices, the benefits of living in The Villages, and a lighthearted exchange on stand-up comedy and musical improv.00:00 Welcome to Season Seven00:30 Meet Our Mystery Guest: Hill Kane00:53 Hill Kane's Journey into Podcasting03:14 The Bit Comedy Network03:26 Podcasting Tools and Techniques06:35 AI and the Future of Work10:15 Life in The Villages12:49 Improv and Comedy in The Villages19:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyThe Villages Experience: PodFest 2026 & Restaurant Reviews for SeniorsPodFest 2026 Review & Future Podcast PlansMike Roth welcomes listeners to season seven of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida' and shares a detailed review of PodFest 2026, highlighting experiences, challenges, and key takeaways. He discusses various features of the conference, including its VIP status benefits, the proliferation of sessions, and the exhibit hall turnout. Special mention is given to Mark Katz's business strategies and the innovative use of headsets in seminars. Mike also provides updates on upcoming changes for season eight, including the podcast's renaming and new episode topics covering AI, medical advancements, and other areas of senior interest. He ends by encouraging listener engagement and support while teasing future content.00:00 Welcome to Season Seven00:31 PodFest 2026 Review02:32 Exhibit Hall Insights05:53 Comedy and Personal Stories09:05 Upcoming Changes and Season Eight Preview09:22 Alzheimer's Disease Discussion with Dr. Curtis10:58 Future Topics and AI Course15:00 Fan Mail and Listener Interaction18:38 Final Thoughts and Supporter ShoutoutsSupport the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyJeff Bogue - Navigating Governance in Sumter CountyInsightful Conversations with Sumter County Commissioner Jeff BogueThis episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages' features an engaging discussion with Jeff Bogue, Sumter County Commissioner for District 4. Host Mike Roth delves into Jeff's extensive background in emergency services, his achievements on the county commission, and his commitment to rural heritage and informed governance. The conversation touches on key topics such as road improvements, county budget management, and future growth plans. Jeff also shares his plans for the upcoming re-election and his vision for balancing residential and commercial development in the county.00:00 Introduction to Open Forum in The Villages00:33 Meet Jeff Bogue: Firefighter to County Commissioner01:36 Jeff Bogue's Commitment to Sumter County03:41 Challenges and Accomplishments in Local Governance05:36 Advanced County Commissioner Certification09:37 Road Infrastructure and Development12:28 Discussion on Property Tax and Funding19:26 Rural Roads and Maintenance21:47 Healthcare and Hospital Development23:22 Future Growth and Economic Development25:31 Conclusion and Call to ActionFor question or comments: Text 513-646-6523, include your name and email address  Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyDeanna Peden: From Lincoln Center to The VillagesExploring the Musical Journey of Deanna Peden in The VillagesIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, Mike Roth interviews celebrated performer and educator, Deanna Peden. Deanna discusses her extensive career in music and theater, from her early beginnings to her performances at notable venues like Lincoln Center. She provides insights into her journey as a voice teacher and highlights her recent move and activities in The Villages, including her upcoming role in Camelot. Deanna also shares her approach to teaching and the fulfillment she finds in mentoring young talents. The episode includes special shout-outs to supporters and information on how to stay connected with the show.00:00 Welcome to Season Seven00:41 Meet Deanna Peden: A Celebrated Performer02:16 Deanna's Journey to The Villages07:34 Highlights of Deanna's Career08:24 Teaching and Mentoring Future Stars09:25 Upcoming Performances and Future Plans09:51 Alzheimer's Research with Dr. Craig Curtis11:17 Developing Talent and Dedication to the Craft18:43 Involvement with Local Productions21:07 Contact Information and Closing RemarksClick Here to Hear Tuba Christmas Concert Excerpts on YouTubeVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyWandering in Shadows and Finding Light: Jennifer Zajac's JourneyWandering in the Shadows: Overcoming Addiction and Finding FaithIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Mike Roth interviews sisters Donna Hoover and Jennifer Zajac. Jennifer shares her powerful journey from a life of addiction, starting from a young age, through her struggles with drugs, alcohol, and bulimia. Despite several relapses and challenging life events, including a ruptured brain aneurysm, Jennifer finds redemption and recovery through faith and a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. Donna discusses the process of writing the book 'Wandering in the Shadows' about Jennifer's life and their goal to inspire and provide hope to others facing similar struggles. The episode emphasizes the importance of open communication with loved ones and finding personal paths to healing and recovery.00:00 Introduction to Open Forum in The Villages00:36 Meet the Guests: Donna Hoover and Jennifer Zajac00:57 Jennifer's Journey: From Addiction to Recovery01:38 Early Struggles and Family Dynamics06:05 The Turning Point: Finding Faith and Sobriety10:20 Relapse and Redemption12:43 Advice for Parents and Personal Reflections18:09 Writing the Book: Wandering in the Shadows20:50 Final Thoughts and How to Get the Book22:34 Closing Remarks and Supporter ShoutoutsVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyLife in the Shadows: From Despair to HopeFrom Shadows to Light: Donna Hoover's Tale of RedemptionIn Season seven of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Donna Hoover about her gripping new book 'Wandering In the Shadows.' This episode delves into Donna's seven-and-a-half-year journey to tell the extraordinary true story of her sister Jennifer — a free-spirited young woman who endured addiction, abuse, trauma, and a life-threatening brain aneurysm, yet found her way back to faith, hope, and survival. The discussion covers the emotional and psychological lessons Donna learned, the challenges of balancing raw honesty with hope, and the importance of understanding and compassion. Additionally, listeners get insight into Donna's writing process, promotional strategies, and future aspirations, including a possible adaptation of the book into a movie or mini-series.00:00 Introduction to Open Forum in The Villages00:34 Meet Donna Hoover: Author and Creative Spirit00:40 The Journey of Writing 'Wandering In the Shadows'01:05 Jennifer's Struggles and Triumphs03:14 Lessons Learned from Jennifer's Story03:59 Balancing Honesty and Hope in Writing05:14 The Impact of Addiction and Trauma06:54 Jennifer's Resilience and Recovery12:21 Reflections on Writing and Family Reactions22:16 Promoting 'Wandering In the Shadows'25:51 Closing Remarks and Listener EngagementVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyPassion for Cars: Greg Panjian's Journey and the Exotic Car Club of The VillagesIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth sits down with Greg Panjian, founder of the newly formed Exotic Car Club of The Villages. Greg shares his fascinating journey from Connecticut to The Villages, driven by a love for cars and family ties. He recounts his experiences with various car clubs, the acquisition of his Rolls Royce, and the passion that fuels his involvement in the car community. The discussion covers the hurdles faced in maintaining exotic cars, the social element of car clubs, and his vision for the Exotic Car Club's future activities. Wrapping up the conversation, Greg offers insights and advice to young car enthusiasts and shares details on how to join the Exotic Car Club.00:00 Introduction to Open Forum in The Villages00:33 Meet Greg Panjian: From Connecticut to The Villages01:50 Greg's Journey with Exotic Cars04:42 Challenges and Joys of Owning a Rolls Royce07:26 The Exotic Car Club of The Villages12:12 Alzheimer's Tips with Dr. Craig Curtis13:35 Greg's Involvement with the Rolls Royce Club13:59 Driving the Rolls Royce Ghost14:15 Current Car Collection14:43 Acquiring the Rolls Royce Dawn15:51 Garage Space and Daily Drivers16:22 Future Car Purchases17:54 Visiting the Rolls Royce Factory21:07 Self-Driving Technology25:00 Joining the Villages Exotic Car Club25:34 Advice to Young Car Enthusiasts26:41 Podcast Conclusion and SupportVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyRising After Cancer: A Journey with Lisa EllisOvercoming Cancer: Lisa Ellis on Resilience and RecoveryIn this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth interviews Lisa Ellis, an author, entrepreneur, and real estate investor. Lisa shares her journey of being diagnosed with and overcoming endometrial cancer, discussing her treatment options, the support from her loved ones, and her use of humor to cope. She talks about the lifestyle changes she made, including healthier eating habits, and how she overcame her fear of cancer recurrence. Lisa also discusses her book, 'Rising After Cancer,' which provides insights and strategies to help others through similar experiences. The episode emphasizes resilience, humor, and proactive health management in the face of life-threatening diagnoses.00:00 Welcome to Season Seven00:32 Meet Lisa Ellis: Author and Entrepreneur00:46 Rising After Cancer: Lisa's Journey02:23 Diagnosis and Treatment07:13 The Role of Humor in Recovery13:15 Fear of Recurrence and Moving Forward15:34 Alzheimer's Tip from Dr. Craig Curtis16:58 Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Changes19:51 Rising After Cancer: Book Details23:56 Advice for the Younger Generation27:13 Conclusion and Supporter Shout OutsAs a BONUS - short recap of Christmas Tuba Concert:Watch the 2025 Tuba Concert in The Villages at The TracyVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyA reading I had to do just for you.As a BONUS - short recap of Christmas Tuba Concert:Watch the 2025 Tuba Concert in The Villages at The TracySupport the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyExploring Alzheimer's Treatment and Prevention with Dr. Christopher MisslingIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, host Mike Roth interviews Dr. Christopher Missling, President and CEO of Anavex Life Sciences. They discuss Dr. Missling's work in developing potential treatments for degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The conversation covers the concept of precision medicine, the current landscape of Alzheimer's treatment, and the promising drug blarcamesine, which aims to restore autophagy and regenerate neural cells. Dr. Missling shares insights into the challenges of treating Alzheimer's, the stages of their drug's approval process, and the importance of early and ongoing intervention. The episode highlights the need for a preventive approach to maintain brain health and the potential benefits of lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.00:00 Introduction to Open Forum in The Villages00:34 Meet Dr. Christopher Missling: President and CEO of Avavex Life Sciences01:38 Understanding Precision Medicine02:26 The Current Landscape of Alzheimer's Disease05:00 Introducing Blarcamesine: A Potential Alzheimer's Treatment10:26 The Importance of Early Treatment and Prevention12:45 Lifestyle Tips for Prolonging Brain Health16:47 Conclusion and Listener EngagementSupport the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyAdvanced Skin Care and Cancer Detection with Dr. Tyler LongIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Dr. Tyler Long, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Spot Doc. Dr. Long discusses the importance of advanced skin cancer detection methods available at Spot Doc, particularly for the senior population in The Villages, Florida. He highlights the use of the Vectra WB 360, a high-tech imaging system that assists in early diagnosis and reduces unnecessary biopsies. Topics include the importance of sunscreen, UV protection, skin cancer risk factors, and a detailed explanation of the Vectra WB 360's capabilities. Additionally, Dr. Long provides practical advice for sun protection and explains various skin cancer treatments available at Spot Doc.00:00 Introduction to Open Forum in The Villages00:35 Meet Dr. Tyler Long: Dermatology and Skin Cancer01:19 Understanding Skin Cancer Risks in The Villages03:29 Effective Sun Protection Strategies08:33 Alzheimer's Insights with Dr. Craig Curtis09:46 Advanced Skin Imaging with Vectra WB 36028:25 Conclusion and Supporter ShoutoutsSupport the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyWinning Strategies for Cruise Ship Gambling with Kay BransonIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth welcomes retired marketing executive Kay Branson. Kay shares her extensive experience and strategies for successful gambling on cruise ships. She discusses her background in gambling, starting from childhood poker games, and offers practical advice on how to gamble responsibly and maximize wins. Listeners learn key rules such as not gambling essential money, avoiding alcohol while gambling, and the importance of using gambling cards and playing the right machines. Kay also emphasizes the difference between gambling for points versus gambling to win money, advising on bet sizes and machine choice. The episode provides invaluable insights into both the thrill and discipline required to enjoy and potentially win at gambling on cruise ships.00:00 Introduction to Open Forum in The Villages00:29 Meet Kay Branson: From Marketing to Gambling01:27 Kay's Early Gambling Experiences02:59 Gambling on Cruise Ships: Kay's Journey04:00 Tips for Successful Gambling05:18 Understanding Slot Machines07:19 Maximizing Your Gambling Experience14:04 The Psychology of Gambling19:09 Gambling Strategies and Budgeting27:38 Final Thoughts and Advice28:20 Closing Remarks and Supporter ShoutoutsVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyThe Legal Landscape of Florida: A Conversation with Judge TakacJudge Michael Takac: Insights from the Bench in The VillagesIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, host Mike Roth sits down with Judge Michael Takac of the Fifth Circuit Court of Florida. They discuss the various aspects of the circuit court system, what kinds of cases it handles, and the judge's career which spans over 30 years, including his roles as a Senior Assistant Attorney General and an attorney in private practice. Judge Takac shares his experiences, the importance of the jury system, the growth of The Villages, and provides advice for those who may find themselves involved in the legal system.00:00 Introduction to Open Forum in The Villages00:34 Meet Judge Michael Takac02:09 Understanding the Circuit Court System04:58 Insights on Jury Duty06:36 The Growth of The Villages14:52 Alzheimer's Tip from Dr. Craig Curtis25:52 Final Thoughts and Listener InformationSupport the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyExploring the Maker's Fair in OrlandoWelcome to Season seven of Open Forum in The Villages Florida, hosted by Mike Roth. In this solo episode, Mike shares his recent experience at the Maker's Fair in Orlando, Florida. He discusses various exhibits and activities, such as learning to solder, making t-shirts, robot battle zones, and the Nerdy Derby. Highlights include the Boston Dynamics robotic dog, electric sander racing, the National Association of Electric Vehicles exhibit, and the Star Wars and science fiction characterizations. Mike also provides useful resources for 3D printing enthusiasts and electronic tinkerers. The episode concludes with a call for listener support and information on how to connect with the show.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:57 Hands-on Computer Club and Maker's Fair Introduction01:51 Exciting Exhibits and Activities for Kids03:25 Robotics and Interactive Displays09:07 Science Fiction and Cosplay Highlights11:14 Outdoor Activities and Entertainment12:12 Main Stage Talks and Demonstrations13:26 Unique Finds and Recommendations16:22 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSupport the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyA Tale of Two Ships and a Plane - An Adventure Across Barcelona, Marseilles, and BeyondIn this solo episode of Season 7 of Open Forum in the Villages, Florida, Mike Roth shares an in-depth recount of his recent vacation travels. The trip begins with a smooth experience on Air Canada from Orlando to Barcelona, offering high praise for the airline's business class service. In Barcelona, Mike revisits La Ramblas only to find it under reconstruction but enjoys local tapas and landmarks. The journey then takes listeners aboard the maiden voyage of the Princess Star, highlighting efficient check-ins and exceptional dining experiences, but also touching on the less favorable episode in Palermo, Sicily. The podcast continues with the transition to the Norwegian Jewel for the return trip to Miami, recounting a mix of pleasant port visits and logistical hiccups, such as a missing-person incident at sea. Mike closes by sharing his insights and extending gratitude to the podcast's supporters.00:00 Welcome to Open Forum Season Seven00:38 A Tale of Two Ships and a Plane02:24 Exploring Barcelona04:48 The Maiden Voyage of Princess Star07:14 Adventures in Marseilles12:58 Rural Tour in Rome13:50 Disappointing Stop in Sicily15:20 Touring Gibraltar17:42 Challenges on the Norwegian Jewel25:18 Final Thoughts and Return Home25:48 Alzheimer's Tip from Dr. Craig Curtis26:52 Support and Stay ConnectedVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyUnderstanding Out-of-Pocket Costs & Eating HealthyMedicare and Heart Health: Navigating Options and Personal ExperiencesIn this episode, Mike Roth interviews Jim Bodenner about the intricacies of Medicare, focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of Medicare Advantage plans versus traditional Medicare. Jim shares his personal experience with heart health, including a critical medical emergency and his journey toward adopting a whole food, plant-based diet. The discussion highlights the importance of making informed healthcare decisions, the benefits of plant-based nutrition, and the gaps in the current healthcare system in emphasizing wellness.00:00 Welcome to Season Seven of Open Forum00:39 Introducing Jim Bodenner and Medicare Discussion01:10 Medicare Advantage Plans vs Traditional Medicare02:43 Personal Experiences with Medicare05:38 Heart Health and Plant-Based Nutrition16:48 Alzheimer's Disease and Nutrition23:13 Conclusion Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a reply Inside Dementia Care: Debbie Selsavage Shares Her MissionNavigating Dementia with Debbie Selsavage: Guidance and SupportIn this episode of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth interviews Debbie Selsavage, President of Coping with Dementia, LLC. Debbie shares her personal experience as a caregiver for her husband, Albert, who had dementia, and explains the challenges and lack of resources available. After Albert's passing, Debbie became a certified assisted living administrator and launched her company to educate, train, and support families and individuals dealing with dementia. The discussion covers a range of topics including coping strategies, the importance of education, proper medication management, and the use of music to improve the quality of life for people with dementia. Debbie also highlights her involvement in crisis intervention training and her mission to change the way dementia care is approached in the community. The episode closes with information on how to access Debbie’s books and services for further support.00:00 Introduction to Open Forum Season Seven00:25 Meet Debbie Selsavage: Coping with Dementia00:35 Debbie's Personal Journey with Dementia01:47 Challenges and Solutions in Dementia Care04:20 The Role of Tepa Snow in Dementia Care07:52 Firearms and Dementia: A Critical Discussion13:57 Workshops and Community Education16:46 Personal Stories and Client Experiences20:08 Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's23:37 The Power of Music in Dementia Care26:04 Resources and Contact Information26:56 Closing Remarks and Supporter ShoutoutsVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyNavigating CLL - Albie Suozzi's Journey S7 In this episode of Season seven of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth speaks with Albi Swazi about his experience with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Albi shares his journey from diagnosis to treatment, discussing the symptoms, treatment plans including the drug Acalabrutinib, and the associated side effects. The episode delves into the role of the CLL Society, detailing how it provides education and support to patients and caregivers. Albi offers practical advice for newly diagnosed patients and emphasizes the importance of proper diet, rest, and mental health. The episode also includes shout-outs to podcast supporters and encourages listener contributions to keep the show thriving.00:00 Introduction to Open Forum in The Villages00:25 Interview with Albi Swazi: Living with CLL00:42 Albi's Diagnosis and Initial Symptoms02:25 Treatment Journey and Side Effects06:31 Diet and Lifestyle Changes08:39 Discovering the CLL Society16:31 Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients18:52 Conclusion and Support InformationSupport the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyDonna Hoover: A Creative Journey from TV to The VillagesIn this episode of 'Open Forum in The Villages, Florida,' host Mike Roth interviews Donna Hoover, a resident of The Villages with an extensive background in print advertising, television production, and scriptwriting. Donna shares her creative journey, her ventures into improvisational theater, and her recent move to Florida with her husband. She discusses her involvement in a local band, her passion for singing, and her ongoing project of writing a book about her sister's life struggles and redemption. The conversation also touches on Donna's television career, healthy living, and her plans to join the local Writers League. The episode provides an insightful look into Donna's dynamic life and her contributions to The Villages community.00:00 Creative Journeys and Life Lessons with Donna Hoover -S7 format00:05 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:45 Donna's Creative Background01:50 Memorable Interviews02:58 Musical Journey07:59 Writing a Memoir12:02 Television Experience15:34 Improv and Upcoming Show17:02 Thoughts on Aging and Healthy Living24:49 Conclusion and FarewellVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected] 

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyHealthy Horizons: Leahi Health's Fresh Start in The VillagesLeahi Health: Bringing Hawaiian Vegan Cuisine to The VillagesIn this episode of Season seven of Open Forum in The Villages, Florida, host Mike Roth speaks with Tweet Coleman and Malia Walsh about the upcoming opening of Leahi Health, a new Hawaiian-inspired vegan restaurant in The Villages. Tweet talks about the motivation behind the restaurant, which stems from the success her son Jason Coleman experienced with his vegan restaurants in Hawaii. Malia elaborates on the origins of Leahi Health, which began in 2012, and the benefits of plant-based diets. They discuss menu items such as smoothies, kombucha, kale avocado tacos, and beet poke salad, emphasizing fresh, health-centric ingredients. The conversation also touches on the challenges and excitement of introducing vegan cuisine to The Villages and their plans to engage with the community through events and 'Give Back Monday' promotions.00:00 Introduction to Open Forum in The Villages00:34 Meet Tweet Coleman and Malia Walsh01:09 The Story Behind Leahi Health03:39 Kombucha and Smoothies: A Healthy Start05:34 Leahi Health's Menu and Benefits10:11 Community Engagement and Events10:16 Understanding Alzheimer's with Dr. Craig Curtis11:59 Leahi Health's Unique Offerings26:01 Final Thoughts and SupportVillages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected]