Breakfast with Nana

Quick Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HD2L53CToday, Nana and I talk about holiday traditions! We also celebrate the completion of the new podcast studio. If you're interested in preserving the legacies of your loved ones, take the survey below!Quick Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HD2L53C--------------------------Stay Connected!Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danteborgese/ Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3XSHFcd➡︎Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e7AVVF2r This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

Today, Gloria and I take a deep dive into her childhood, life decisions, and the impact of staying mentally and physically active. Gloria reflects on her supportive upbringing, career choices, and the importance of embracing new music genres. At 95, she shared invaluable wisdom on living with contentment, navigating tough times, and the significance of creating a lasting legacy. --------------------------Stay Connected!Instagram @danteborgese Tik Tok @danteborgese LinkedIn @danteborgese X @danteborgese Facebook @danteborgeseListen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3XSHFcd➡︎Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e7AVVF2r--------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro04:05 Childhood Mischief 07:18 Decisions Shape Life17:02 Lifelong learning fueled by insatiable curiosity20:51 Recognizing progress despite self-criticism26:55 Stay active, embrace life. Movement transforms you29:32 Physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation34:30 It's your attitude and lifestyle choices35:47 Preserve older cultural values amidst technological changes42:19 Staying current with evolving music43:38 Stay open-minded, let music evoke emotions49:15 Supportive parents, freedom led to a happy life This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

Today, I am joined by Joseph Collins, a father of five and a grandfather to 17 grandchildren. Joe's incredible life journey from humble beginnings, through personal tragedy, and onto a career in the Navy, showcases an unwavering spirit and an extraordinary outlook on life, shaped by resilience, luck, and gratitude.Stay Connected!https://www.tiktok.com/@danteborgesehttps://www.instagram.com/danteborgese/https://www.linkedin.com/in/danteborgese/Subscribe and Listen to the Breakfast with Nana Podcast! @danteborgese ➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3XSHFcd➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dante-borgese➡︎YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlK2ayAQpVKcCL4umDUydWmA3rCD6qscM00:00 - Intro01:27 - Growing Up in Dorchester05:47 - The Impact of Losing a Brother10:29 - Navigating Loneliness & Finding Joy in the Library17:25 - Paying Respect to the Struggles of Joes' Father31:40 - Family Heritage and Irish Roots59:21 - Gratitude and Plebe Year at the Naval Academy01:11:06 - His First Drink01:15:16 - Meeting Suzanne: His Future Bride01:29:53 - Hearing Loss from Working on the Destroyer01:36:31 - Proposing to Suzanne01:40:38 - Catholic Traditions and the Rush to Get Married01:54:21 - Adventures of the USS Barton01:58:20 - Ending This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

Stay Connected!https://www.tiktok.com/@danteborgesehttps://www.instagram.com/danteborgese/https://www.linkedin.com/in/danteborgese/Subscribe and Listen to the Breakfast with Nana Podcast! @danteborgese ➡︎Apple: https://apple.co/3XSHFcd➡︎Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dante-borgeseIntro Highlights - 00:00New York City Blackout of 1965 – 00:25Experiencing the 9/11 Attacks – 12:58Family Traditions and Grandchildren's Nicknames – 22:45Naming Children and Italian Traditions – 39:41Neighbors and Cultural Exchanges – 51:11 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

Reflections on Releasing the First Three Episodes – 00:00Born in 1929: Early Life and Economic Crash – 01:28World War II Memories – 09:37Meeting Her Husband – 25:35Navigating Prejudice Throughout Life – 30:58Overcoming Prejudice and the Legal Battle – 35:40Tom's Leadership, Retirement, and Legacy – 45:19 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com

Breakfast with Nana is an insightful podcast where Dante (25 years old) and Gloria "Nana" (95 years old) sit down to chat about life, love, and everything in between. Nana’s sharp mind and wealth of experience offer a unique window into almost a century of wisdom, making each episode a delightful journey through time. Join us as we preserve her incredible legacy, one conversation at a time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wisdomoftheweek.substack.com