The Sound Legacy Podcast

Dr. Stephanie Rogers has spent her career doing something most people avoid: leaning into aging. As a geriatrician, reluctant Instagram educator, triathlete-in-training, and lifelong musician, she brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and genuine joy to one of life's most universal experiences.In this episode, we go back to the beginning. Stephanie grew up in Illinois playing music with her family before she had any idea she'd one day be teaching thousands of people how to age well. We discuss her love of learning, her drive to challenge herself, and how these traits carried her from childhood performances to medical school and beyond.We also get into the good stuff: what geriatrics actually is, why she fell in love with older adults, how to think about staying healthy as we age, and what it means to push yourself physically when you spend your days caring for people in their final chapters. She is currently training for a triathlon and raising money for Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, which tells you everything you need to know about how she moves through the world.And, if she wasn't busy enough already, Dr. Stephanie has also developed an online course - Mastering the Art of Stress-Free Productivity. You can learn more here - https://stress-freeproductivity.thinkific.com/Stephanie is funny, sharp, and genuinely easy to spend an hour with. This one will make you think differently about getting older.Follow her on Instagram at @agewellwithdrstephor support her race by donating to Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly - https://littlebrotherssf.networkforgood.com

Our guest today is Tiffany Fischer, a nurse care manager with Aging Solutions and a former Marine who has spent her career showing up for people at their most vulnerable moments. Tiffany grew up in eastern Pennsylvania with deep military roots. Her father, grandfather, and great-grandfather all served. We talk about her upbringing, her time in the Marines, and the work she does helping aging adults and their families navigate care. We also talk about Irreverent Warriors, an organization that supports veterans' mental health through community hikes, including an upcoming 10-mile walk across the Golden Gate Bridge on April 18th, 2026. LINKShttps://agingsolutions.com/https://www.irreverentwarriors.org/

Our guest today is Mike Wolpert — photographer, videographer, and fellow keeper of family stories. Mike grew up in Brooklyn in the 1970s, shaped by a close-knit Jewish family and grandparents whose stories deserved to be remembered. Before picking up a camera, he spent years in radio, starting in the New York rock and roll scene before eventually landing in the Bay Area.We talk about the road that took him from the radio booth to legacy filmmaking, the values that drive his work with families and nonprofits, and what it really means to show up for people at the moments that count. A great conversation with a kindred spirit.If you're thinking about preserving your own family's story, this one's for you.Learn more about Mike here - MikeWolpert.comSocialjumpstart.com

In this episode of The Sound Legacy Podcast, Shessa reflects on a life shaped by art, performance, storytelling, and loss. From childhood dance and early writing to embodying goddesses on stage, she shares how creativity, humility, and memory have guided her sense of meaning. The conversation also includes a discussion with Danica about her motivations for joining Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly and why she chose to volunteer for the podcast project, highlighting the role of service, listening, and human connection.

In this episode of The Sound Legacy Podcast, 92-year-old Janey Norman reflects on a life rooted in history, care, and service. Born in Texas in the 1930s and raised in San Francisco, Janey shares stories of migration and education. She speaks about her deep love for music and African art, her lifelong commitment to People with intellectual and developmental disabilities—including her work with the Special Olympics—and the relationships that shaped her life, from knowing figures like Jesse Owens and Miles Davis to mentoring and caring for those most vulnerable. The episode also includes a conversation with the young volunteer who conducted the interview, Bianca, who speaks about her own background, motivations, and why she chose to take part in the Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly podcast project.

In this special episode of The Sound Legacy Podcast, we talk with Cathy Michalec, Executive Director of Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly, about a life rooted in service, listening, and human dignity.Cathy shares her unique career path, from the Peace Corps to teaching, volunteering, and nonprofit leadership, and how each chapter shaped her commitment to community and care. We explore the values that guide Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly, an organization dedicated to reducing loneliness and honoring older adults through consistent, meaningful relationships.We also introduce the Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly pilot podcast project, discussing why storytelling matters, how elders’ voices foster connection across generations, and what this new program hopes to offer participants and listeners alike.This conversation sets the tone for the series. One centered on aging, service, dignity, and the power of simply showing up for one another.Share and Enjoy!

Our guest today is Paula Marks, Vice President of At Home Caregivers. We talk about her early life—from Northern Ontario to Barbados—and how growing up with independence and uncertainty shaped the way she understands people. Paula shares her perspective on aging and care, and why good caregiving isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but about showing up and being present. With a focus on dignity, empathy, and accountability, Paula helps families support their loved ones through the realities of aging. If you or someone you know is navigating senior or in-home care, learn more at AtHomeCaregivers.comhttps://www.athomecaregivers.com/home-care-novato/https://vivalon.org/https://www.marinvillages.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulasmarks/

Our guest today is Tiffaney Rae Adams, the Regional Director of Partnerships and Head of Care Coordination with Care For Seniors. We talk a bit about her personal history, her influences and interests, and why those made her the ideal person to do what she does. By ensuring dignity and compassionate care for seniors, Tiffaney helps families honor the ancient contract between a community and its elders. We're honored to share her wisdom with you. If you or someone you know is in need of care or advice, please visit the website – CareForSeniorsAgency.com

Have you thought about what happens when you die? Not with your soul, or consciousness, but with your bank account, your telephone, your life insurance, your photos, your computer?Well, our guest, Stacey Tunteri, sure has, and she wants to share her findings with YOU! Stacey is a life and legacy organizer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She approaches her work from a place of deep knowing and personal experience. If you or someone you love needs to get their collective act together, I highly recommend reaching out to Stacey for a compassionate, gentle, yet effective consultation. Share and enjoy!⁠www.StaceyTunteri.com⁠Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/StaceyTunteriLLCFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089080990120  LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceytunteri/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacey.tunteri.llc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StaceyTunteri

If you care about community radio, take a break and give this one a listen. From tractor-driving on a historic apple farm to leading one of California’s most beloved community radio stations, Amanda Eichstaedt’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Amanda shares wild hospitality stories, tales of biking across the country, and how she helped KWMR weather both literal and political storms. It’s a candid, funny, and inspiring look at the grit behind local radio — and what it takes to keep a community on the air.Public radio needs your help! Become a supporter of REAL radio! - https://kwmr.org/

Gary Arndt has visited over 140 countries, spoken on every continent, and produced more than 1,400 episodes of his podcast Everything Everywhere Daily. But beneath the stats is a storyteller who’s driven not by clicks, but by curiosity. In this wide-ranging conversation, we dig into the evolution of online content, the dangers of algorithmic gatekeepers, and why podcasting might be the last true vestige of the old internet. Gary shares how a background in competitive debate shaped his approach to storytelling, how he survived the collapse of travel media in 2020, and why asking “why is the alphabet in alphabetical order?” might be more useful than it sounds. A thoughtful, funny, and unexpectedly hopeful look at where we’ve been—and where we’re heading.http://everything-everywhere.com/

In this episode of the Sound Legacy podcast, we sit down with Dr. Linda Berry—chiropractor, nutritionist, and gentle guide through the healing process. Her story begins with a life dedicated to dance, until a devastating car accident changed everything. What followed was a remarkable recovery, a complete reimagining of purpose, and a 40+ year career helping others find wellness in body and spirit.Andrew and Linda talk about the path from trauma to transformation, the power of gratitude, the wisdom of Taoist practices, and how Linda’s five-fold path to bliss helps others heal on their own terms. It’s a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the quiet power of listening—both to others and to your own body.To learn more about what we do or to preserve your story, visit MySoundLegacy.com.Dr. Linda's Website - https://www.drlindaberry.com/

When Mike O’Krent visited Auschwitz in 2020, he didn’texpect to find his family name—71 times—in the Book of Names. That moment cracked something open. What followed was a journey not only through his ancestry but into a deeper purpose: helping others preserve their legacies before it’s too late.In this episode, Mike shares his story with host AndrewCouch—growing up in San Antonio, riding horses, falling in love, and carrying on a multigenerational family business. But it’s his work as the founder of Life Stories Alive that takes center stage: a career built on capturing the stories that would otherwise disappear.Mike reflects on his time interviewing Holocaust survivorsfor Steven Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation and how those experiences helped shape his approach to storytelling—with empathy, presence, and deep listening.This is a conversation about legacy, grief, healing—and thequiet power of being truly heard.🎧 Listen now and share itwith someone who knows the value of a life well remembered.Follow us @mysoundlegacy and visit mysoundlegacy.com tolearn how we can help preserve the voices and stories that matter most.

When Firuze Gokce and her family moved from Turkey to Petaluma, California, they’d never even visited. But something about a podcast host’s voice, the pull of the ocean, and a gut-level trust in intuition led them across the world—and into a new life.In this episode, Firuze shares her journey from tech entrepreneur to visual artist and whale advocate. Raised in a home filled with political debate, family meals, and compassion, Firuze’s love of storytelling—and marine life—was passed down from her father. Now, she creates vivid, sound-inspired paintings that honor whales, spark curiosity, and support conservation.She and host Andrew Couch explore identity, values, motherhood, migration, and what it means to live with intention. This is a story about listening—across cultures, generations, and even species.Listen now, and share it with someone who knows that the eyes of a whale—and the heart of an artist—can teach us how to live with more wonder.Follow us @mysoundlegacy and visit mysoundlegacy.com to learn how we can help preserve the voices and stories that matter most.See Firuze's art here - https://orangeorca.artBusiness Adventures - https://growifymarketing.com Save the Whales - https://acs-sfbay.org/donate - https://www.soalliance.org/donation -https://donorbox.org/bayquest-kickoff-1 - https://www.orcasound.net/support/#don

Today on The Sound Legacy Podcast, acclaimed sports journalist Ann Killion joins us to talk about more than just the games. A longtime columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and co-author of books with Jennie Finch and Hope Solo, Ann shares how sportswriting became a vehicle for storytelling, empathy, and standing up for others.From her creative childhood in Mill Valley to forging her voice in male-dominated newsrooms, she reflects on the influence of her WWII-era songwriter father and her fiercely intelligent, under-recognized mother — and how their legacy shaped the writer and person she became. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this conversation if it resonates. To preserve your family legacy, please visit www.mysoundlegacy.com #AnnKillion #Sportswriting #FamilyLegacy #Storytelling #WomenInJournalism #TheSoundLegacyPodcast

When Nancy Spring shared a 90-second clip about her decades-long nursing career, it resonated far and wide, reaching nearly 800,000 people.In this episode, she takes us deeper into the roots of her life in care. Nancy reflects on growing up in the aftermath of her father’s wartime trauma—navigating the quiet devastation of PTSD, poverty, and loss. With honesty and grace, she shares the story of her father, Gerald Russell Stablein—a decorated Navy pilot who served in WWII and Korea, and whose battles didn’t end when he came home.This is a story about the long shadow of war—and the light that can still rise from it. A story of heartbreak, survival, and the strength it takes to lead with empathy and live with intention.🎧 Listen now, and share it with someone who needs a reminder of what strength and softness can look like—side by side.Follow us @mysoundlegacy and visit mysoundlegacy.com to learn how we can help you preserve the voices and stories that matter most in your family.https://www.mysoundlegacy.com/InstagramFacebook

Welcome to the Sound Legacy Podcast. In this episode, hosts Andrew Couch and Paul Shelton discuss their journey into the world of family storytelling through audio and video production. They explore their backgrounds in film and TV news, the art of interviewing, and the emotional connections that arise from preserving personal stories. The conversation highlights the significance of memories and how storytelling can enrich family experiences, as well as the collaboration between Andrew and Paul in their new venture. Please visit www.MySoundLegacy.com to learn more