Prime Life: Recent Episodes
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Join us as we take you on a journey to maximize your health, wellness, and financial life. Meet the people redefining a healthy retirement today. We call it retirement 2.0. Leave each episode with tips and new ideas to help you navigate retirement in our new age. It’s Your Time. Make it Count.
Retirement income planning continues to evolve as people live longer and traditional withdrawal strategies may face new challenges.
In this episode, host Mary Crean sits down with Sheryl O'Connor, CEO of Income Conductor, to discuss how technology, retirement income strategies, and annuity planning may help advisors navigate an increasingly complex retirement landscape.
Listen for perspectives on the trends and considerations shaping retirement income planning today.
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Income Conductor LinkedIn
Sheryl O'Connor LinkedIn
Source: J.D. Power, 2025 U.S. Individual Annuity Study, "Customer Satisfaction with Individual Annuities Strained by New-Client Experience and Digital Limitations," Oct. 2025.
Healthcare can feel increasingly complex, making it difficult to understand what is driving the changes. In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean sits down with physician and author Jordan Grumet to examine the forces shaping today's healthcare system. From the doctor-patient relationship to the role of insurers, pharmaceutical companies, and private equity, Jordan offers his perspective on the challenges, opportunities, and practical ways individuals can help advocate for meaningful change.
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Healthcare Heist
How do you stay relevant in a rapidly changing world while building a life that supports longevity? In this episode, Mary Crean talks with Frank Sentner, a 50-year insurance technology veteran, about the evolution of the industry, the growing importance of data privacy, and the habits that have shaped his life. From lifelong learning and travel to meditation and community involvement, Frank shares practical insights on living with purpose and staying engaged at every stage.
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What if retirement planning isn't about reaching a finish line, but preparing for what comes next? In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean is joined by Women of Nassau leaders Brittney McKenzie and Virginia Harvey to discuss how career changes, personal milestones, and evolving priorities can shape financial decisions over time. Their conversation explores the value of planning with purpose, investing in yourself, and building confidence for every stage of life's journey.
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Virginia Harvey LinkedIn
Brittney McKenzie-LinkedIn
What if retirement isn't about slowing down, but about redesigning what's next? In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean speaks with business advisor, author and adjunct professor at Harvard, Ted Fleming about using design thinking, curiosity, and value-focused networking to explore new opportunities beyond a traditional career. Their conversation covers ageism, relationships, and practical ways to create a retirement that can reflect your interests, values, and goals.
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Staying active as you age can be challenging without the right support, guidance, and community. In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean talks with Fernanda and Dave Jacobs, owners of Fleet Feet, about how they built a community centered on movement and healthy aging. They discuss proper shoe fitting, adapting training over time, and creating inclusive programs that help people of all ages stay active, connected, and confident.
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Website
YouTube
Retirement can leave women feeling unseen, disconnected, or unsure how to rebuild community and purpose after leaving long-held roles.
In this episode, host Mary Crean speaks with Karen Wagner and Erica Baird, founders of Lustre, an advocacy platform for retired career women. They explore how community, shared experiences, and embracing new opportunities can help women navigate retirement with confidence, strengthen their networks, and redefine leadership and purpose in their next chapter.
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LinkedIn-Karen Wagner
LinkedIn-Erica Baird
LinkedIn-Lustre
Website-Lustre
What if a lifelike robotic puppy could bring comfort to someone living with Alzheimer's disease?
In this episode, Mary Crean talks with Tom Stevens, CEO and co-founder of Tombot, about the personal experience that inspired him to create Jennie, a robotic companion designed to support seniors and individuals with cognitive disabilities.
Tom shares the challenge he witnessed firsthand while caring for his mother, the surprising science behind emotional connections to robotic pets, and why these companions may play a growing role in the future of dementia care and caregiving.
Listen in to discover how innovation, empathy, and technology can come together to support healthy aging, help reduce loneliness and anxiety, and help caregivers provide meaningful connection.
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YouTube
What can turn a fitness class into a lasting habit? Host Mary Crean sits down with Tory Brogan, co-owner of Hartford Sweat, to explore how hot yoga, community, and connection create an environment where people want to keep showing up. From hot yoga to building a welcoming culture, Tory shares insights on movement, mindset, and the habits that can help people stay active and engaged as they age.
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Website
Hartford Sweat
Why does time feel like it's speeding up and how can you live more intentionally?
In this episode of The Prime Life Podcast, host Mary Crean speaks with Dr. Bridget Cooper, author, speaker and leadership coach who talks about how our perception of time evolves with age and the impact it has on decision making, purpose, and life transitions.
Together, they explore how small mindset shifts and intentional actions can help align your daily life with what matters most, turning busy into meaningful.
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Website
Amazon
Youtube
TEDx Talk
As the life insurance industry continues to address challenges around accessibility, engagement, and the protection gap, generative AI and digital innovation may help create more efficient and personalized customer experiences. This episode explores how technology could reduce friction in underwriting and distribution while supporting advisors and insurers in delivering more accessible protection solutions.
Host Mary Crean speaks with Farron Blanc about the evolving role of AI in insurance, the importance of customer trust and education, and how the industry may continue adapting to changing consumer expectations, longevity trends, and retirement planning needs.
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News Letter
Staying motivated, building confidence, and maintaining long-term wellness can become more challenging during periods of growth and change. In this episode of The Prime Life Podcast, host Mary Crean speaks with Jen Anderson about how fitness, mindset, and embracing challenges may help support resilience, entrepreneurship, and healthy aging.
The conversation explores confidence through action, the value of doing hard things, and the connection between physical and mental resilience in both life and business.
Aging is changing and so is the technology that supports it. Host Mary Crean speaks with Adam Wilensky, Business Development Manager at Eugeria, about how innovation, human-centered design, and new approaches to senior care are helping people stay independent and connected longer. From tackling social isolation to supporting cognitive challenges, this conversation explores what's next in aging tech and why it matters.
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Eugeria
Following Medicarians 2026, this special PrimeLife Podcast compilation brings together conversations with leaders across distribution, service, and AI.
Explore how the industry is evolving that can better serve today's Medicare-eligible population—from smarter distribution strategies to AI-powered service models and personalized retirement experiences. These insights go beyond the buzz, highlighting what's changing and what it can mean for the future of retirement.
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Stacey Dixon LinkedIn
Michael Engert LinkedIn
Mike Tringale LinkedIn
Deborah Polydys LinkedIn
Tom Stevens LinkedIn
Joshua Kushnereit LinkedIn
Armin Cate LinkedIn
Cynthia Ruhana LinkedIn
Mike Lowry LinkedIn
Bruce Hayden LinkedIn
Allen Pauley
Olivia Richardson LinkedIn
Jon Summers LinkedIn
Feeling stuck despite career success—or unsure how to create financial independence on your own terms?
This episode explores how to rethink success and take practical steps toward what can be a more meaningful path. Melissa Reilly, founder of Stlth Consulting, shares her transition from corporate healthcare to entrepreneurship, along with insights on navigating change, approaching financial decisions, and building a life aligned with what can matter most.
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As people live longer, planning for retirement increasingly involves navigating healthcare costs, long‑term care considerations, and complex financial decisions over time. In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, Chris Heye, CEO of Whealthcare Solutions and Research Fellow at LIMRA's Retirement Income Institute shares educational insights on longevity planning and how structured decision‑support tools can help guide clearer, more informed retirement conversations. Links from show notes: LinkedIn LinkedIn Newsletter Website
Why can time feel like it's slipping by faster every year, and how can we live better within it?
U.S. Olympic silver medalist, time‑perception international speaker, and best‑selling author John Coyle explains why time seems to accelerate as we age, and what most people can get wrong about managing it. He shares that time isn't measured by the clock, but by the moments we truly remember.
In this episode, you'll explore:
- Why life can feel faster with age
- How to invest your "time capital"
- Why novelty, risk, and emotion can create more meaningful experiences personally and professionally
For anyone interested in living longer, better, and with more purpose, this episode can offer practical ways that can make everyday moments more memorable. Links from show notes:
Website
Design For Strengths: Applying Design Thinking to Individual and Team Strength
The Art of Really Living
Retirement can bring changes to routines and social connections.
In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean talks with Andrew Motiwalla, founder of The Good Life Abroad, about how intentional, immersive travel may offer structure, connection, and new experiences during this stage of life.
They discuss considerations around living abroad, including health, safety, and community, and how shared interests may help support meaningful connections.
Links from show notes:
LinkedIn-The Good Life Abroad
Website
Feeling unsure about your finances or overwhelmed by money decisions? In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean sits down with Patrina Dixon, founder of It's My Money, to explore how financial education can help you take control and build confidence. They discuss common financial mistakes, practical strategies for budgeting, debt management, and developing a stronger money mindset. Tune in for clear, realistic steps that can improve your financial wellness and help you feel more confident managing your finances.
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Website
Itsmymoneyacademy
Life transitions such as caregiving, career pauses, divorce, or widowhood can affect women's retirement planning decisions. Co-hosts Mary Crean and Laura Dinan Haber of Nassau Financial Group discuss how the financial industry can better address these realities. They are joined by Tina Beckwith, Chief Marketing Officer of LIMRA and LOMA, and Neeraja Rasmussen, Founder and CEO of Spyglaz, to explore gaps in financial planning and how AI and innovation can provide more personalized guidance to support women's financial futures. In honor of Women's History Month, this episode highlights strategies and insights that can help women plan for retirement with confidence.
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Tina Beckwith-LinkedIn
LIMRA LOMA
Neeraja Rasumssen's Email
Spyglaz Website
Money can be one of the most difficult topics for families to discuss with aging parents. Avoiding it can increase the risk of financial fraud.
How can families have more open conversations and recognize warning signs early?
Elizabeth Clubb, founder of MyFlock, shares practical strategies to start financial conversations, identify potential fraud risks, and use technology to support financial oversight. This episode explores ways to build awareness, strengthen financial caregiving, and support informed decisions across generations.
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Early responsibilities can feel unclear, and being underestimated can make progress challenging and it can also be a super power. In this episode of The Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean talks with Suzanne McAvoy Hopgood, President and CEO of The Hopgood Group, LLC and author of Get Your Own Coffee, about how she learned to adapt, build confidence, and give back to others less fortunate. Her insights offer practical ways to move forward with purpose in work and life. Links from show notes: LinkedIn Get Your Own Coffee Email
Heart health is critical for women, but warning signs can be missed. Mary Crean and Josef Katz speak with Adria Giordano of the American Heart Association about recognizing warning signs, tracking key health numbers, and taking practical steps to support heart health.
This episode is educational and not meant as medical advice.
Links from show notes: Website Heart CONN-Facebook Instagram LinkedIn-Adria Giordano Go Red for Women
Caregiving is part of life for more families, but coordinating support, time, and resources can be challenging.
In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean talks with Neil K. Shah, CEO and co-founder of CareYaya, about his shift from finance to caregiving and what it revealed about gaps in today's care system. They discuss common challenges caregivers face and explore how community-based care models can help families organize support and navigate caregiving more effectively.
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Neal K. Shah
Substack
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TikTok
Careyaya:
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Substack
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TikTok
When unexpected disruptions throw our routines off course, you may feel overwhelmed or stuck. In this episode, host Mary Crean talks with leadership advisor Allison Holzer, Master Certified Coach, Founder and CEO of Aha2Impact, author and TEDX speaker about how brief moments of disruption, what she calls "microbursts", can actually help improve clarity, creativity, and meaningful forward momentum. This episode offers practical and uplifting strategies that can help you navigate sudden change with resilience and confidence. Links from show notes: LinkedIn Website
Longevity risk can make it difficult to determine how long retirement income may need to last, creating uncertainty for individuals trying to build a stable plan for later life. In this episode of Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean talks with Bruno Caron, co‑founder and managing partner of CMRisk Consulting LP, who shares approaches for helping to address longevity risk. He discusses using an income‑focused view of a portfolio, evaluating tools such as annuities, and reducing debt to support a more steady retirement strategy. Links from show notes: LinkedIn Website Lifetime Income to Retire with Strength
Solo agers can face isolation and difficulty finding support networks. In this Prime Life episode, hosts Mary Crean and Laura Dinan Haber talk with Jill Kovalich of SoloagersConnect.com about practical ways to build connection, find resources, and create community. Through her story and her work, Jill offers approachable solutions that help solo agers feel supported, informed, and connected as they navigate life independently. Website LinkedIn Jill Kovalich-LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Tune in where you get your podcasts and at www.primelifepodcast.com
Navigating Medicaid and long-term care planning can be complex, and information found online or through informal sources is not always complete. In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, Josef Katz and Mary Crean speak with elder law attorney Dan Tully about how thoughtful planning and qualified legal guidance can help families better understand Medicaid, recognize common misunderstandings, and make more informed decisions about protecting assets and preparing for future care needs.
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Website
Leadership can be developed as a skill shaped through experience, reflection, and learning. On this episode of Prime Life Podcast, host Mary Crean speaks with Dr. Howard Fero, Author and Professor of Management and Leadership at Albertus Magnus College. The conversation explores leadership beyond formal roles, the relationship between leadership and management, and the power of storytelling. Dr. Fero introduces his 5 G's framework, sharing practical strategies that can help build a lasting legacy. Links from show notes: LinkedIn Leadership Website Leadership Albertus Magnus Instagram
Retirement can feel overwhelming, but it can also be a chance for growth and joy. In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, host Mary Crean talks with Dr. Harry Agress, Jr., a former radiologist and author of Next Year's Best Years—about his journey to a purposeful retirement. He shares practical tips to help overcome fear, avoid common mistakes, and embrace new experiences. Learn how communication, courage, and curiosity can help you create meaning and fulfillment in life's next chapter. #LifeAfterWork #PurposefulLiving #NextYearsBestYears Links from show notes: Website LinkedIn
On the Prime Life Podcast, host Mary Crean sits down with Nick Shelton, founder of The Reset Button and The Connection Code Speaking Tour. Nick shares his six‑phase reset framework that can help rebuild direction and connection, including how to evaluate personal patterns, reconnect with community, and define a new mission. Listeners can walk away with simple, actionable tools to start their own reset today. Links from show notes:
Book
Reset the Man Website
Connected Introvert Website
Feeling uncertain about your next step in business or career? On the Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean and Josef Katz talk with business consultant Theresa Cantley about navigating challenges, aligning values with work, and building the right team. Hear a client story showing how coaching can clarify goals and guide purposeful next steps.
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Website
YouTube
Capturing meaningful stories and memories can be challenging. In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean speaks with Miles Spencer, CEO and founder of Reflekta.ai, about how the platform can capture the stories, memories, and life events of loved ones to create an interactive digital companion that reflects their unique spirit and voice. Miles also explains the role of the "Soul Team" in helping to support emotional needs and how this approach can keep important stories available for future generations.
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Feeling unsure about which skin treatments to consider? Hosts Mary Crean and Josef Katz talk with Dr. Brook Seeley, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, to help listeners navigate options with clarity. He breaks down surgical vs. non-surgical approaches and highlights how overall wellness plays a role, offering practical guidance for informed skin-health decisions.
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Website
patient@ctfacialplasticsurgery.com
Office
Connecticut Facial Plastic Surgery
499 Farmington Ave., Suite #210
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 676-2473
MedSpa
The MedSpa at Connecticut Facial Plastic Surgery
249 Main St.
Old Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 506-0050
It may not always be easy to express our experiences in a way others truly hear. In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean talks with Ellen Last, a product strategist and aspiring stand-up comedian, about storytelling and the unexpected ways it can influence personal and professional interactions. Their conversation uncovers insights about sharing experiences that may surprise you.
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Struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly changing job market? In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean sits down with Maureen Gaige-Edwards, Founder of Ingennicom and an award-winning entrepreneur, to tackle one of today's biggest challenges: the rise of AI and its impact on workers aged 55 and over. Together, they explore practical solutions—embracing AI, overcoming fear, and mastering upskilling and reskilling strategies. Maureen shares actionable steps, real-world success stories, and insights on how a growth mindset can help turn AI from a threat into an opportunity. Tune in to discover how you can help future-proof your career and thrive in the age of AI.
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Medicare changes can create confusion for both consumers and insurance producers. This episode explores how shifting costs, new legislation, and evolving expectations are reshaping the Medicare landscape. Deft Research's Vice President of Client Services Rob Lourenco joins Mary Crean, host and digital marketing director at Nassau Financial Group to share insights on what consumers value most, how digital health tools are gaining traction, and what factors drive satisfaction and retention in today's market.
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Website
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What can it really mean to live well after 50? In this episode of the PrimeLife Podcast, Mary Crean and Don Sena, founder of Nifty 50+, a website sharing stories of hope, purpose, and reinvention. They explore how connection and meaningful experiences can make the second half of life fulfilling and exciting.
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Medicare changes during the Annual Election Period can feel overwhelming. This episode explains what to watch for, plan shifts, prescription updates, and advertising pitfalls. Matt Feret, Medicare author and educator, shares practical tips on comparing Medicare Advantage and Supplement options and how licensed insurance producers can help retirees avoid surprises and make informed decisions.
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Website
Podcast
How to Prepare for Medicare
YouTube Prepare for Medicare
TheMattFeretShow
Stress can show up in various areas of life, including work, home, and community settings. Jennifer Monness, founder of JLM Wellness, offers her perspective on how mindfulness and wellness practices may help individuals navigate everyday challenges. She shares simple approaches, such as breathing techniques and developing consistent routines, that can support greater awareness, focus, and balance over time.
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Access to preventative health care can be limited by cost, complexity, and lack of personalization. This episode explores how ReadyRx can help to address these challenges by offering a streamlined platform for longevity and wellness therapies. Guest Danny Rudniak, co-founder of ReadyRx, shares how consistent health habits, simplified onboarding, and insurance-aware options may help support proactive health management and improve customer outcomes. Learn more and listen now: www.primelifepodcast.com
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TikTok
Chronic inflammation can disrupt overall well-being and accelerate aging. In this episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta shares how Ayurvedic principles and turmeric supplementation helped her address these challenges. She offers practical strategies that are designed to help improve supplement quality, reduce inflammation, and integrate mindful habits to support long-term vitality.
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Website
YouTube
Cook Book
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Feeling stuck in stress, emotional fatigue, or a fog of uncertainty? In this episode of Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean welcomes back Catherine Chadwick to unpack the science behind energetic well-being—and why it’s often the missing link in our health journey. From breath work and vagus nerve activation to the Sunshine Quotient, Catherine shares practical tools to help listeners regulate their nervous system, reconnect with purpose, and navigate life transitions with resilience. Expect laughter, forgiveness, and a fresh lens on healing. Learn more at www.primelifepodcast.com
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The art of self craftsmanship
Sunshine Quotient
You've Got Nurse
Financial exploitation of older adults is an increasing concern, often driven by deceptive tactics that can lead to serious financial harm.
In this episode, Mary Crean speaks with Ronald Long to explore why older adults may be more vulnerable, and what steps individuals, families, and financial institutions can take to help reduce risk. From early financial conversations to identifying red flags and knowing how to respond, this discussion offers practical strategies to support financial safety later in life.
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Subscribe now: www.primelifepodcast.com
What can happen when achievement stops feeling like success? In this episode, executive coach Keren Eldad joins Mary Crean and Josef Katz to unpack the hidden toll of high performance, and how it can recover clarity, purpose, and joy. Keren shares how mindset fatigue can develops, why midlife can be a pivotal moment for reflection, and what it can take to reset. The conversation offers a fresh lens on fulfillment, service, and living with intention.
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Website
Podcast
TEDx
YouTube
Fear and uncertainty can hold people back from pursuing their true calling. But what if risk could lead to purpose, and service could shape a lasting legacy?
In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, hosts Mary Crean, Jackie Merl Bamman and Laura Dinan Haber, welcome Mary-Jane Foster, President and CEO of Interval House. Mary-Jane shares how embracing risk, practicing gratitude, and surrounding yourself with the right people can transform fear into fuel for impact.
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Website
YouTube
Small business owners may struggle to keep up with rapid change, unclear communication, and evolving technology. Founder of GrowX Labs, Scott Stolls, shares how adaptability, self-reflection, and soft skills can help leaders stay resilient, communicate effectively, and thrive in both work and life.
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Website
What if midlife isn’t a crisis—but a turning point?
In this episode of Prime Life Podcast, certified health and life mentor Kerry Burrows joins Mary Crean and Joseph Katz to challenge what may be the stigma around menopause. They explore how mindset, habits, and self-care can turn this life stage into a time of clarity, confidence, and connection.
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Fabulously Balancing Mid Life
Medicare can be complex, and the choices you make may impact your coverage and costs. In this episode, Mary Crean and Joseph Katz talk with Matt Feret—author, podcaster, and founder of a retirement-focused education platform—about key differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage plans. The conversation explores how marketing can influence decisions and why understanding your options matters when planning for retirement.
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Website
Podcast
How to Prepare for Medicare
YouTube Prepare for Medicare
TheMattFeretShow
Feeling stuck in your fitness journey? Discover how movement, mindset, and the power of community can reignite your motivation—at any age.
In this episode of The Prime Life Podcast, hosts Josef Katz and Mary Crean talk with Jocelyn DeMaio, owner of Empowered, an award-winning fitness studio. Jocelyn shares how group workouts and consistent movement can transform your physical and mental well-being—especially when you're surrounded by support.
It’s never too late to move, connect, and feel empowered.
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Small businesses are the heart of our communities, but staying resilient can take more than grit. In this episode, mother-daughter duo Annette Farese and Anissa Teich share how purpose, intergenerational support and community connection can help small businesses grow, especially in later stages of life and career.
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The Small Business Collective
Windsor Worx
West Hartford Coworking
Navigating menopause can be challenging for high-achieving women who are used to being in control. Hormonal changes, shifts in energy levels, and new health considerations can make this transition feel overwhelming and uncertain.
In this episode of the PrimeLife Podcast, Mary Crean and Joseph Katz sit down with transformation specialist for Max Pact Health Diana Feinstein to explore how women can approach this life stage with clarity and confidence. Diana discusses the role of nutrition, strength training, and breath work in supporting overall wellness and adapting to change.
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Midlife can bring unexpected transitions and internal roadblocks that make it harder to feel creative or fulfilled. In this episode of the Prime Life podcast, hosts Josef Katz and Mary Crean talk with journalist and author Jordan Rosenfeld about how storytelling might help navigate these shifts. Jordan shares her experience as a writer and offers ideas for reframing limiting beliefs, taking small steps toward purpose, and reconnecting with creativity in everyday life.
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Website
How one nonprofit is meeting basic needs while honoring the human spirit.
In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, host Mary Crean speaks with co-directors Beth Boyle and Tom Porell of House of Bread in Hartford, Connecticut. They share how their organization delivers more than just food, housing, and education—it delivers compassion and connection. Learn how they navigate growing community needs while preserving the dignity of every guest they serve.
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Older adults can face fewer opportunities for creative expression and connection. This episode highlights how artist and entrepreneur Mary Beth Flynn developed Artfully Aging, a program that encourages engagement through art. Mary Beth explores how creativity can support well-being and how she adapted her business to reach seniors during the pandemic.
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LinkedIn Learn more at www.primelifepodcast.com
People can be unsure of how AI may impact their work, health, and daily lives—especially in complex industries like insurance. In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, hosts Josef Katz and Mary Crean talk with Kartik Sakthivel, global CIO of LIMRA and LOMA, about how AI is reshaping the insurance industry and what it might mean for consumers and aging populations. From ethical concerns to everyday applications, Kartik offers clear, empowering insights—drawing from his book Byte Into AI—to help listeners better understand and engage with this rapidly evolving technology.
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Too often, aging adults can be overwhelmed by conflicting fitness advice and struggle to find motivation to stay active. In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, hosts Mary Crean, Josef Katz and Laura Dinan Haber sit down with Mike Remieres—Nassau Financial Group's Fitness Center Manager and Professional Strongman—to cut through the noise. They explore how strength training supports healthy aging, how to spot credible fitness guidance online, and how mental health, nutrition, and accountability all play a role in long-term wellness. Mike offers clear, practical steps that can help individuals build confidence and get moving—no matter their starting point.
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Learn more: www.primelifepodcast.com
Managing multiple medications can be overwhelming—especially for older adults—leading to side effects and poor outcomes. Pharmacist Chana Hershkop joins hosts Mary Crean and Joseph Katz to share how precision medicine and pharmacogenomics are transforming care. Learn how DNA testing, pharmacist-led reviews, and better doctor-patient communication can personalize treatment, reduce risk, and improve health outcomes for seniors.
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High-achieving professionals can reach a point where traditional success no longer feels fulfilling. They may be feeling the pull of purpose—an urge to pursue work and a life more aligned with their values and aspirations. Transition Coach Laurie Hirsch Schulz helps individuals navigate this pivotal moment with clarity and confidence. From career pivots to mission-driven pursuits, she shares how to overcome doubt, reframe success, and step into a new season of meaningful impact.
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Discovery Call
Feeling stuck in a life that no longer fits? You’re not alone—and you may not be out of options. On this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, hosts Mary Crean and Josef Katz talk with Melissa O’Hara, a former Fortune 100 executive turned leadership facilitator and coach. She shares how tracking your energy and living with intention can lead to lasting change. Through her Life Design framework, Melissa can help people reflect on where they are, reimagine what can be possible, and move forward with greater clarity.
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Feeling stuck from major life transitions and unsure how to move forward with purpose and passion? In this episode of Prime Life Podcast, certified integral life coach Jan Turner explore how “living fiercely” can reignite personal growth. Through mindfulness, meaningful reflection, and wise use of technology, Jan shares how you can reconnect with your true self and support others along the journey of lifelong self-development.
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Website
YouTube Moderated Talk / Q&A with AcademyWomen
As dementia progresses, communication can becomes a struggle—for both those living with it and their caregivers. But what if the key to deeper connection can lie not in trying harder to talk, but in singing a song or reading a favorite book?
Alexis Baker Founder of Bridgetown and Nikki Jardin explore how music and reading can spark joy, unlock memories, and build bridges in dementia care. Through heartfelt stories and practical approaches, they discuss how caregivers and communities can use simple tools to bring comfort and connection to those experiencing cognitive change.
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Nikki Jardin
Mirador Magazine Website
Instagram Mirador Magazine
LinkedIn Nikki Jardin
LinkedIn Mirador Magazine
Alexis Baker
BridgeTownMT Website
Bridge Town Music Therapy Facebook
Bridge Town Music Therapy Instagram
Alexis Baker LinkedIn
Bridge Town MT YouTube
Professionals may feel stuck or invisible as they age. In this episode, marketing strategist Jeannette Dardenne shares how to reignite your personal brand, embrace career pivots, and blend authenticity with social media to grow at any stage of life.
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Jeannette Instagram
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Get a front-row seat to the 2025 Medicarians Life and Annuity Forum in Vegas! Discover groundbreaking insights into the future of longevity and technology as we connect with top industry leaders. From tech-driven innovation to the power of human connection, this year’s conference delivers fresh perspectives and forward-thinking ideas you won’t want to miss.
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Featuring interviews with:
Yvette Garza: Premier Ins. Agent
Joy Johnson: American Senior Benefits
Jayme Ambrose: Adobe Poplation Health
David Schaffer: mPulse
Ethan Oles: The Brokerage Inc.
Sandra Rosales: Dial 800
Stacy Dixon: American Senior Benefits
Jeff Leston: Castlestone Advisors LLC
Aaron Davis: Connective DRX
Courtney Vidas: NCC
Camille Anderson: Financial Design Agency of Ohio
Eric Riha: Agents Confidential Podcast
Andrew Hennessy: High Peak AI
Navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming, especially when managing complex medical needs for yourself or a loved one. Samantha Hainer, founder of Maledro Health Concierge, registered nurse and care manager, to explore how care management can provide much-needed support. Through real-life examples, she highlights the life-changing impact of care management and offers practical tips for families preparing for healthcare decisions.
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Website
Aging Life Care Association
Business owners over 55 can often face challenges adapting to new technology, making it harder to stay efficient and competitive. Michael and Becky Villari, founders of Secure Virtual Solutions, discuss how virtual assistants can bridge the gap. They share their journey from corporate careers to entrepreneurship, revealing how their services can help older business owners streamline operations, build trust, and embrace digital solutions with confidence. Tune in for practical advice on navigating today’s business landscape—to help avoid tech headaches.
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Some Individuals, especially those considering entrepreneurship later in life, can lack the practical knowledge and guidance needed to successfully start, buy, or sell a business. They may also struggle to adapt to the rapidly changing landscape of digital marketing and understand the importance of aligning personal values with business goals. Entrepreneur, author and digital marketer David Reske shares his insights on business success, covering planning, evolving marketing, and the importance of personal values, especially for those starting later in life.
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Digital Marketing in the Zone
Staying healthy and balanced can feel challenging, especially when mental and physical health are closely linked. Health and wellness coach Claire Cavalieri shares how her "Breakthrough Wellness program" can help people create lasting health through smart lifestyle choices. Claire explores the connection between mental health and longevity, the balance of nature and nurture, and practical steps that can improve overall well-being.
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Unlocking the power of personalized health may help you live a better life. Ashlee Kaufman, MMS, PA explores how DNA testing, methylation science, and nutrition can help shape better wellness choices. Ashlee also talks about assessing supplements, the use of science-backed strategies, and taking control of your health journey.
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People can feel anxious about finding their life’s purpose, believing it must be a grand, singular mission. This pressure often leads to paralysis, regret, and unfulfilled ambitions. Jordan Grumet MD, a hospice doctor, author and podcaster, redefines purpose by distinguishing between ‘big P’ purpose—an often unattainable ideal—and ‘little P’ purpose, which is rooted in everyday joy and process.
Listen to discover: ✔ Why chasing ‘big P’ purpose can be counterproductive ✔ How to create purpose through action, not just reflection ✔ The role of regrets in shaping a fulfilling path ✔ How financial freedom can serve your purpose, not be the goal itself
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Thinking about relocating abroad in midlife? The process can be exciting but overwhelming. Emily Bron, a relocation and lifestyle consultant, breaks down the key factors—health care, cost of living, and community support—that can make or break an international move. With insights from her global experience, she shares practical strategies to help midlife professionals confidently embrace a new chapter.
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Some people can struggle with unexplained health issues, relying on medications without addressing the root cause. Dr. Michael Haley shares how understanding nutrition, the microbiome, and environmental triggers can lead to lasting wellness. He explains how a balanced approach—combining medical and natural methods—can empower individuals to take control of their health.
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Some women over 55 may face isolation, loneliness, and a lack of meaningful connection, leaving them without the support network they need to thrive. Kathy Tarochione, Founder and CEO of the Golden Life Community discusses how women over 55 can overcome these challenges. Kathy shares her inspiring journey and explains how mental strength, deep friendships, and the smart use of technology can help women create lasting connections.
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The Golden Life Community
Some people can underestimate the financial challenges of retirement, such as planning for medical expenses and understanding Social Security. In this episode, Steven Taylor, VP at Liberty Bank, discusses key strategies for financial planning, savings, and investment principles that he often recommends to retirees. Steven emphasizes the significance of community engagement and financial literacy, providing practical tips that can help to enhance financial well-being.
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Starting a business later in life can feel overwhelming, with challenges like navigating new industries, building a network, raising the necessary funds, and balancing personal goals. How can late-in-life entrepreneurs find success and fulfillment? CEO & Founding Partner of Leading Culture Solutions and Co-owner of Berkins on Main Andréa Hawkins shares her inspiring journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, revealing the lessons she’s learned about resilience, community engagement, and the power of gratitude.
Discover how Andrea’s approach to networking and giving back has shaped her path and fueled her vision for making a lasting impact.
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Leading Cultures
Berkins Blend Cafe
Berkins Family Fund
People can struggle to connect with their identity, make sense of their family history, or heal from generational pain. Kerra Bolton—an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and author shares how learning to swim became her metaphor for breaking cycles of trauma and embracing joy. She explores storytelling, ancestry, and the creative journey, offering actionable inspiration to uncover their own legacy and resilience in midlife.
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Aging can come with unique challenges and opportunities—but are we ready to embrace them? In this episode of the Prime Life Podcast, hosts Laura Dinan Haber and Mary Crean are joined by Alexa Mikhail, senior health and wellness reporter, to dive into the complex themes of longevity, aging, and mental health.
Together, they uncover the secrets to healthy aging, discuss how workplace environments can support older workers, and explore the vital role of community and storytelling in reshaping our understanding of aging.
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People can struggle with self-doubt, feeling stuck, and overwhelmed by the challenges of balancing personal and professional growth. Julie DeLucca-Collins—CEO of Go Confidently, TEDx speaker, business coach, podcaster and author—discusses how creating tiny habits, establishing clear goals, and celebrating small wins can transform your life. Julie shares actionable strategies to help build confidence, embrace change, and turn failure into a stepping stone for lasting success.
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As baby boomers approach retirement, they may face a critical challenge: how to protect their savings while ensuring long-term growth in an unpredictable market. Traditional investment strategies, like target date funds, may not provide the safety net they need.
But there’s a solution. In this episode, we’re joined by President of Target Date Solutions, podcaster and author Ron Surz, who offers a fresh perspective on retirement investing. He shares alternative strategies that prioritize security, address market risks, and help retirees achieve financial peace of mind. Plus, he dives into the importance of having a purpose in retirement and how financial education can make that vision a reality.
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Baby Boomer Investing in the Perilous Decade of the 2020s: How to Live a Dignified
Baby Boomer Investing Shows
Target Date Solutions
Pickleball is exploding in popularity, but players can struggle to improve their skills or find ways to stay engaged with the sport as they age. Gordon "G.G." Gebert, inventor of the Slam Master Pickleball Practice Training Drill Paddle and president of the National Pickleball League, shares how his innovative paddle can help players hone their skills and build confidence on the court. Gordon also discusses the importance of creating community through the National Pickleball League and staying active to maintain health and well-being in later years.
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USA National Pickleball League
improveyourpickleball.com
slammasterpro.com
PickleballTelevisionNetwork
Retirement planning can miss key elements like tax efficiency, legacy creation, and aligning financial goals with personal values. Financial advisor and owner of Red Barn Financial Group Sean Moran shares his journey from corporate tax to helping families and small businesses achieve financial success. Sean explains the importance of proactive tax planning, avoiding common retirement mistakes, and strategies for aligning investments with personal values.
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Entrepreneurs can struggle with balancing personal growth and business expansion while building a lasting legacy and maximizing their impact in the digital age. In this episode, Mary Crean sits down with J. Richard Byrd (J.R.), an accomplished entrepreneur and strategic visionary, to uncover the keys to sustainable growth and transformation. Byrd shares his inspiring journey from a young entrepreneur in his father’s shoemaking business to a leader in legacy building. He offers actionable strategies for defining your 'why,' creating impactful digital content, and turning ideas into results—all while achieving personal and professional balance.
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In today’s fast-paced world, people can find themselves overwhelmed by stress, struggling with self-doubt, and lacking a clear sense of purpose. High-performance coach Jaime Diglio introduces her concept of the 'Win Room'—a mindset focused on self-awareness, leveraging personal strengths, and fostering meaningful interactions. Jaime shares practical tools to overcome negative self-talk, measure success through ROI, 'Return on Interactions,' and how to use technology to enhance authentic human connections. She also discusses her own journey from burnout to empowerment, offering insights to help listeners redefine their paths toward personal growth and fulfillment.
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Families may avoid financial and estate planning conversations, leaving them unprepared for unexpected events. In this episode of Prime Life Podcast, Mary Crean speaks with Pepper Bethel, a financial planning consultant and certified estate planner, about why proactive planning can be essential. Pepper shares insights on important documents, common misconceptions, and how financial wellness connects with overall health. With practical advice and real-life stories, Pepper’s passion for service comes through, providing listeners with actionable steps that can help them achieve financial readiness.
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Navigating Medicare can be overwhelming for seniors, especially when faced with multiple plan options, complex enrollment processes, and frequent updates that impact coverage. In this episode, Mary Crean and guest host Cathy Fan, Actuary, Head of Life and Health Product Development of Nassau speak with licensed insurance agent and owner of Brickhouse Agency, LLC, Nikki Feret and licensed insurance agent and owner of Professional Business Insurers Jason Gutcheon to break down the essentials. They discuss Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement Insurance, and the key differences between them, guiding listeners through the pros and cons of each plan type. The episode also covers important timelines for enrollment, critical changes coming in 2025, and why an annual review of Medicare plans is essential. With practical tips and insights, this conversation empowers beneficiaries to make informed, confident decisions about their health care.
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Chicago Medicare
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ChicagoLand Medicare Instagram
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Jason Gutcheon Email
Seniors may be grappling with the challenges of shifting Medicare plans and economic pressures. George Dippel, President of Deft Research joins the conversation to break down the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, the rise of digital health tools, and key trends in Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans. He shares practical insights that can help seniors navigate their Medicare choices.
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Struggling with navigating personal and professional transitions? People can face challenges when changing careers or roles, but storytelling can be a powerful tool to bridge the gap. Sarah Barr, Emmy-nominated journalist and CEO of WashAshore Writing, shares her advice in mastering the art of transitions. Drawing from her own experiences as a ballet dancer turned journalist and PR professional, she provides practical tips on effective communication, finding personal joy, and making meaningful contributions. Tune in for actionable insights that will help you present yourself confidently in any situation.
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Feeling stuck after a major career shift or unsure how to align your energy for personal growth? Certified human design specialist, life coach and author April Goff Brown explores how to break free from those limitations and find clarity. April shares practical strategies for managing your energy, nurturing yourself, and staying grounded during times of transformation. Learn how human design can guide your journey, and discover the inspiration behind a heartfelt children’s book that can remind us all of the importance of self-care while helping others.
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Individuals can struggle with the complexities of financial planning and retirement strategies, often feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about their futures. John Ensley, founder and President of J. Ensley Financial, a Registered Investment Adviser Firm, offers practical solutions, emphasizing the importance of early planning, understanding provisional income, and the innovative 'Bank on Yourself' concept. He also discusses the crucial role of diversification and the benefits of seeking a second opinion on financial strategies. John shares insights into common challenges people face on their financial journeys, equipping listeners with actionable tips that can enhance their financial literacy and planning efforts.
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Suggested Reading List
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A common struggle for women in their 50s and 60s can be self-doubt and a changing sense of identity. Award-winning photographer and brand strategist Leslie Gomez discusses how her empowering photography sessions can help women rediscover confidence, authenticity, and purpose. Leslie's inspiring journey from nursing to entrepreneurship reveals valuable insights on overcoming life transitions, embracing self-image, and thriving in new ventures.
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How can you keep communication authentic and engaging in an age of AI? Shelley Goldstein, Founder of Remarkable Speaking, tackles the growing challenges of maintaining emotional intelligence as technology changes how we interact. She shares strategies to stay curious, develop personal storytelling, and sharpen public speaking skills. Whether in personal or professional relationships, Shelly's practical exercises help listeners communicate with impact and authenticity. Tune in for actionable insights to elevate your speaking abilities in today's fast-evolving world.
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A crucial challenge for older adults can be frailty, a major predictor of poor health outcomes. Dr. Cathy Maxwell, a professor at Utah University College of Nursing, offers a potential solution rooted in her research: focusing on mitochondrial health through proper nutrition and physical activity. Dr. Maxwell explains the importance of exercise, particularly understanding heart rate zones, to maintain energy production and prevent frailty. She empowers listeners to take control of their aging process with proactive lifestyle choices.
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Individuals may experience financial stress, and may blame money for their troubles, but the issue could run deeper. In this episode, money and mindset mentor Joan Sotkin explains that our financial issues may be rooted in emotional patterns, not just in numbers. She highlights how self-reflection, self-love, and being present can transform our relationship with money. Joan offers practical insights on building “money muscles” to find true contentment, beyond just financial wealth. With years of experience in helping others redefine their connection to money, Joan helps to guide listeners through emotional healing, emphasizing that true peace of mind comes from within.
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Older adults can struggle to find new passions and interests, leading to a decline in social interaction and overall well-being. By introducing them to new activities and leveraging the role of recreational therapists, their zest for life can be reignited. Karina Stickle, a recreational therapist and host of the Engaged in Rec podcast, shares practical tips and heartwarming stories, including how she organized a re-wedding for a couple celebrating their 60th anniversary.
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Engaged in Rec Podcast
What would you say if we could potentially "cure" aging? Dr. Joel Geiderman, author of “The Plasma Cell Report,” discusses the physical and chemical processes that trigger aging and the potential implications of stopping or reversing the aging process. Dr. Geiderman also talks about his writing process and the inspiration behind his book.
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Have you ever wanted to write a book but don’t know how to get started? Sally Lotz, a seasoned children's author and mentor, with experience in coaching new writers brings a wealth of knowledge on publishing and marketing books. She discusses overcoming writing challenges, writing a book to boost your business, traditional vs. self-publishing, and the crucial role of marketing. Sally's passion for writing children's books and their impact on young readers shines through as she offers insights into finding a publisher and provides valuable advice for aspiring authors.
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Are you unsure whether to focus more on your finances or how you'll spend your time in retirement? Jeremy Reif, owner and founder of Point Wealth LLC and author of Living the "Retirement Dream," highlights a common mistake retirees can make: prioritizing their nest egg over planning how they'll actually enjoy retirement. Jeremy discusses how the retirement landscape is evolving, the critical role of tax planning and healthcare, and strategies to optimize your retirement income. He provides insights on how you can make the most of both your time and money in retirement.
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Did you ever go to the fridge and open it and didn't know what you came for? You may not be alone. Rena Yudkowsky, CEO of Memory Matters and author discusses memory improvement techniques and the impact of focus on memory. She introduces the TEAS acronym (Task, External Distractions, Attention, and Single-tasking) as a way to potentially improve focus and memory. Rena emphasizes the importance of training the brain through a variety of exercises and challenges. She also addresses the role of genetics and lifestyle factors in memory health which may surprise you.
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Healthcare professionals may struggle to find their place in the entrepreneurial world and may feel unfulfilled in their careers. Tina Baxter, an advanced practice registered nurse and entrepreneur, shares her journey from accidental entrepreneur to empowering other nurses. With a focus on finding fulfillment and opportunities in healthcare for older adults, Tina emphasizes the importance of starting with your "why" and doing what you love. She discusses the significance of resilience and perseverance, drawing from her own experiences and the successes of her students and patients.
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With the stress and busyness of everyday life, self-care can be pushed to the back burner. Dr. Sheetal Ajmani, a physician and founder of Radiant Living Institute discusses that self-care can be essential during major life transitions and can be practiced through various activities such as meditation, mindful movement, and mindful eating. Dr. Ajmani shares how focusing on clarity, acceptance, and rebuilding, can help individuals connect with themselves and create a radiant life.
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Six Steps to Create Your Radiant Life Workbook
Facing the overwhelming task of settling a loved one’s affairs after their passing can be incredibly daunting. Rachel Donnelly, the founder and CEO of Afterlight, experienced these challenges firsthand, which inspired her to create a solution. Rachel discusses how Afterlight can provide crucial logistical and practical support to individuals dealing with the aftermath of a death, helping families organize and address gaps in legacy planning. She can assist with locating important documents, managing assets and debts, and coordinating with professionals during this difficult journey.
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Navigating funeral arrangements during times of grief and uncertainty can feel daunting for families, especially when ensuring diverse religious and cultural traditions are honored. Randi Goldstein, Vice President and Funeral Director for Goldstein's Rosenberg's Funeral Home, shares how her family's establishment serves interfaith and multicultural families with respect and care. Randi emphasizes the importance of listening to families and providing ongoing support throughout the grieving process.
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As we age, we often feel a desire to reinvent ourselves and find a greater sense of purpose, which can require resilience. Debbie McCullough, a retired pharmacist and host of the "Older and Bolder" podcast, celebrates life in her later years by featuring interviews with fearless and fabulous women over 50. Debbie emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel pain while also focusing on what one can still do and finding joy in new experiences.
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Health tech solutions can play a pivotal role in our healthcare industry. It can be daunting for clinicians to understand which solutions can be trusted. Sabrina Runbeck, CEO of PulsePoint Path and former clinician shares how she helps leaders and companies in the health tech industry by assessing their viability and scalability. She also provides insights on how individuals can evaluate and trust health tech solutions.
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Healthcare Amplified
Loneliness affects people of all ages, and intergenerational programs can help combat loneliness and reduce ageism. Efforts to end loneliness may require collaboration and awareness at both the individual and community levels. Founder and CEO Deb Bibbons and Gary Sekorski, Chair of For All Ages, discuss how social health is the foundation of mental and physical health, and positive social connections are crucial for overall well-being. They share that taking small steps, such as reaching out to friends and family or getting involved in community activities, can make a big difference in combating loneliness.
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Age doesn't have to be a barrier to success and achievement. Building resilience and determination can lead to extraordinary accomplishments no matter your age. Madonna B. Hanna, retired fashion marketing instructor and competitive sprinter, shares how motivation and inspiration can come from unexpected sources. She discusses how sharing your talents and skills can empower and uplift others.
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One of the biggest consumer problems after a death can be not knowing what to do. Daniel Shaw, founder and CEO of Autumn, discusses creating an end-of-life marketplace that provides guidance and connects bereaved communities with local providers. He shares how his personal experiences with death and the lack of accessible information led him to start Autumn. Autumn is designed to help make the process of managing life after loss more manageable by offering a free, well-designed tool that guides individuals through the necessary steps and connects them with local experts.
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Building community and having a support system can be crucial for solo agers to help combat isolation and loneliness. Author and CEO of Life Encore, Dr. Sarah Zeff Geber tackles the realities of aging without family, offering solutions for financial, legal, and social challenges, while exploring alternative living options and the power of community.
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Retirement transition can be challenging due to the loss of identity and lack of purpose. Certified Life Coach Ellen Rothstein, shares that working with a professional coach can provide objective support and accountability in navigating retirement transition. She also discusses that noticing and reflecting on your feelings and experiences can help you make adjustments and find fulfillment in this new phase of life.
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Books can have the amazing power to bring joy and help us make connections with our loved ones. Laurette Klier, Founder of Nana's Books discusses how her books can be effective for nostalgia and engaging individuals with dementia. Laurette emphasizes the need for personal connection and listening when engaging with loved ones using books. She also highlights the broader impact of her work in promoting person-centered care and enhancing the lived experience of individuals in long-term care.
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Dive into the heart of the action at the 2024 Medicarians & Retiretech event in Vegas! Explore exclusive insights from this year's conference, covering the future of health and wealth. Join us as we interview top industry leaders, delving into technology-driven advancements, human connections, and cutting-edge concepts.
Stay updated with our weekly releases at www.primelifepodcast.com and follow along on social media to share your thoughts!
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Bryan Allen, Twilight Wish Foundaton
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Dalton Miller, RetireFlo
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Joe Jordan, JoeJordan.com
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Nicole Hardy, Lyfeshare
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Rebecca Adleman, Guide Path LLC
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Scott Miller, Senior Benefit Group
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Stefan Ogden, Team Health Insurance
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Audrey Villeneuve, IFC National Marketing
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Cindy Jordan, Pyrx Health
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Patrick Casale, Multicare Benefits
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Stefano Selorio, Carevocacy
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Lew Lim, Vielight Inc.
Knowing your worth can be essential for personal growth and fulfillment. Change is a predictable cycle that everyone goes through, and understanding the phases can help navigate the process. Certified Life Coach Linda Bucher discusses how aligning with your gifts and purpose allows you to make a positive impact and leave a legacy of positive change.
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Reading can help maintain cognition and reduce anxiety in individuals with dementia. Nikki Jardin, publisher and co-founder of Mirador Magazine, discusses how using larger fonts, simple page layouts, and shorter sentences can make reading more accessible and enjoyable for individuals with dementia. She also discusses the potential for AI and technology to further enhance communication and engagement for this audience.
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Finanicial scams seem to be on the rise and can cause significant devastation. CEO of Catch, Clark Hoefnagels shares that education and awareness can be key in protecting against scams, because learning about scams can be the best form of protection. He also explores the role of AI in detecting scams by analyzing language and identifying patterns.
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Catch Website
Catch Facebook
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Catch Linkedin
Life-learning can help us feel invigorated, give us purpose and provide social engagement as we age. Lawrence Kosick, President and Co-founder of GetSetUp, discusses the benefits of the peer-to-peer learning platform and community for older adults. The interactive classes aim to provide a safe and secure place for older adults to learn and connect with others who look and sound like them.
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Did you ever wonder if you were too old to learn a new instrument? Alexis Baker, Founder, Owner and Certified Music Therapist discusses the power of music and its impact on various populations, including older adults and individuals with dementia. She shares how the benefits of learning an instrument and incorporating music into daily life can make a positive difference.
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Age-related hearing loss can impact our lives in many ways. Loss of hearing can cause social isolation and decrease the brain’s ability to process sensory information. Charles Rodenkirch Ph.D., CEO of Sharper Sense, discusses the development of neuromodulation technology to enhance the clarity of senses, particularly hearing. He discusses potential links between hearing loss, loneliness and dementia.
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You may ask yourself, is it ever too late to develop healthy habits in our brains? Tanya MFK, Solopreneur of Success by Design, discusses the concept of neuroplasticity and how it can be used to create new habits and change behaviors regardless of our age. Tanya shares practical techniques for utilizing neuroplasticity, such as visualization and habit stacking. She emphasizes the importance of taking intentional action and designing the life we want today, rather than waiting for some future date.
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Aging in place can be a great option for seniors. It can also be worrisome for family members as to whether their loved one is safe. Ken Deering, CEO and co-founder of iGuard Home Solutions, discusses the iGuard Stove, a device that uses technology to help predict and prevent cooking fires. He shares how this device is designed to be a valuable tool for older adults who want to safely age in place.
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During times of transition we all can use strategies that can help decrease anxiety and improve kindness and compassion not just for ourselves but for others. Jennifer Monness, founder and director of the Meditation Lab shares how mindfulness can help manage stress, improve focus, well-being and relationships. She also discusses how mindfulness can be practiced in our daily activities.
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After a life-changing event, what emotional phases would you go through, anger, denial, bargaining, and depression? After experiencing a diagnosis of ALS, cosmetic doctor, author, and podcaster Dr. Allen Lycka emphasizes the importance of persistence, confidence, and continuous learning in achieving success. He also highlights the importance of family support and the power of mindset in making every day fantastic. Dr. Lycka encourages listeners to take baby steps towards their goals and offers resources for personal development.
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Training and diet for older athletes may require adjustments, but it is still possible to achieve fitness goals. Ellen Jaffe Jones, vegan runner and author shares her journey of running on a vegan diet and how it has contributed to her overall health and well-being. Ellen also discusses how sticking to a vegan lifestyle can be challenging, but there are many resources and support available.
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Keeping older adults healthy and safe 24/7 in senior living communities can be a challenge. Brian Geyser, the Vice President of Health and Wellness for Maplewood Senior Living discusses how the innovative use of technology including advanced sensor systems and artificial intelligence is helping to improve the quality of life in senior living. Brian also shares his highlights on the global network of aging innovators, Aging 2.0, and the importance of community in the field.
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Inspire Senior Living
Making connections and communicating cross-generationally can be essential for building strong relationships. However, this can be a challenge for today’s baby boomers. Author and Co-Founder of Babyboomer.org Mark Joseph is building a virtual community for baby boomers to help bridge the generation gap with books and media and grandparent advice for connecting generations and passing on values and experiences.
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I Don't Want to Turn 3
When planning for retirement you may ask yourself, what areas should I focus on? And how can I prepare for aging issues ? Barbara Micheletti, a gerontologist and leadership coach, emphasizes the need for empathy and compassion in financial planning. She also shares why aging in place, gray divorce, caregiving, and the transfer of wealth should be taken into consideration when planning for retirement.
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As we age right-sizing, our living space to align with the next chapter of our lives can feel daunting. Jenifer Ross, a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, and Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist, discusses how she helps third-agers (older adults) downsize and find their next living situation, whether that's a smaller home, co-op, condo, senior living community rental, or moving far away to retire or not retire, just to do something different. Jenifer also shares "must haves" for smart technology for living spaces.
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Building a strong support system and staying informed are crucial when facing a crisis or caring for a loved one. Senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services and podcaster Lance A. Slatton discusses how creating a podcast or online platform can provide valuable resources and support for individuals and families in need. He also provides tips for what to look for in quality caregivers and personalized care in the home care industry.
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While we cannot reverse all types of dementia, making proactive lifestyle changes may help reduce the risks to help you live longer. Professor of Neurology and the Director of the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Care at UCLA Keith Vossel, MD, shares how he educates his patients using the acronym, Be Smart (blood pressure, exercise, stop smoking/socialize/sleeping well, Mediterranean diet, hearing aides, relax and try something new) to help decrease their risk of dementia. Dr. Vossel discusses how he and his team are finding ways to make access to Alzheimer’s drugs more equitable and support families of those impacted by a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
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After a loved one passes, all we can be left with is their possessions. That can be frustrating because what we really want is to understand the who, what, when, where, and why behind their things. Sadly, objects cannot not tell their story. Chief Solutions Officer and Co-Founder of Artifcts Ellen Goodwin, has built a solution to unite the objects in our lives with their stories, connecting people, helping to declutter without guilt, and ensuring our stories—not just objects—live on for generations.
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Summary
Ellen Goodwin, co-founder and CSO of Artifcts, discusses the inspiration behind the app and how it helps people preserve the stories and memories behind their personal items. She explains how Artifcts works, ensuring privacy and security for users. Ellen also shares the importance of preserving family recipes and heirlooms, as well as the value and inventory features of the app. She highlights the power of family artifacts in connecting generations and building a sense of community. Ellen discusses the future plans for Artifcts, including connecting similar artifacts and genealogy. She offers tips for getting started with the app and shares her why behind Artifcts: to bring people together and transform the burden of stuff into joy and connection.
Takeaways
Artifcts is an app that helps people preserve the stories and memories behind their personal items. The app ensures privacy and security for users, allowing them to choose what information to share and with whom. Artifacts allows users to preserve family recipes and heirlooms, as well as inventory and value their items. The app helps connect generations and build a sense of community through the power of family artifacts.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Baggage 01:17 Introduction of Guest 02:11 Background and Inspiration for Artifcts 05:11 How Artifacts Works 06:55 Privacy and Security Concerns 08:26 Preserving Family Recipes and Heirlooms 11:08 Inventory and Valuation of Items 14:32 The Power of Family Artifcts 16:01 Education and Community Building 20:11 Reactions from Estate Planners and Financial Planners 23:11 Success Story of Helping with Excess Items 25:16 Future Plans for Artifcts 28:39 Connecting Similar Artifacts and Genealogy 30:41 Tips for Getting Started with Artifcts 32:23 The Why Behind Artifcts 33:26 Conclusion and Contact Information
AI-Generated Show Transcript
Josef Katz (00:01.474)
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the Prime Life podcast. I am very excited today for our guest and excited to be here with my co-host, Laura and Mary. I've got a lot of baggage and I don't know what to do with it guys. What do you guys think?
Laura Dinan Haber (00:18.334)
Well, if you were to ask my husband, he would say, throw it all away. But because I happen to like certain pieces of baggage, I would say it's probably going to take you a while to go through it.
Josef Katz (00:29.934)
How you doing, Mary? What about you?
mary (00:32.039)
What would I say to that? I would agree with Laura. Save what you think you need to hold on to, and then throw the rest away. I'm a thrower, so for me to even say keep some of that is big, because I want to throw everything away. That's just how I am. I like to get rid of the excess and move on, move forward, keep your eye looking forward.
Josef Katz (00:43.106)
So.
Laura Dinan Haber (00:47.626)
Hahaha
Laura Dinan Haber (00:54.91)
I'm not that good.
Josef Katz (00:55.17)
With that preamble, let's introduce today's guest.
mary (00:56.499)
Yeah.
mary (00:59.891)
Thank you, Joseph. I'm excited to introduce Ellen Goodwin. She's the co-founder and CSO of Artifcts. Ellen, tell us what a CSO does and a bit about yourself and the company.
Ellen Goodwin (01:17.047)
Thank you, Mary, Joseph, Laura. It's a pleasure to be here. Yes, Chief Solutions Officer. So in a nutshell, I'm the one that's day in, day out staring at our product and working on the innovation side and working with our engineering team to deliver that all to our members. So that's my day to day. Together with my co-founder, Heather Nickerson, we manage all the, you know, everything from marketing and podcasts to partnerships and more.
My background and how on earth I got here, my co-founder and I grew up together at the US Central Intelligence Agency for both intelligence briefers. I had the hard life, you know, downtown DC with a cabinet official, she had the hard life in Afghanistan. So very different briefing experiences, but you know, that was our course. And we became friends through our training program there. And we came back together after her going into a, build a privacy practice.
and myself in the data technology world. So we came together under a new mission, and that is where we're at Artifcts, uniting the stories behind all the objects in our lives so that we can kind of know each other better today and be better prepared every day. And that's the heart of what we're up to.
Josef Katz (02:32.018)
I love the background of the intelligence officers now spreading intelligence of personal items and telling stories. So how'd you come up with this app? Right. There's tons of apps out there. What, why this, why now? And how's it going?
Ellen Goodwin (02:50.131)
Yeah. Well, you know, when my co-founder's mother passed away unexpectedly, um, what she realized was she didn't want stuff. She wanted the stories and memories. And for her, it was nearly too late, right? There's always some family and friends that can try and fill in the blanks, but you know what she didn't want, she's like, you know, an inventory isn't going to help me. I don't need an Excel sheet. I don't need Post-it notes. You know, I need the stories and the memories.
And I need help going through all this stuff because it's not going to magically take care of itself. There aren't joy piles lying around, you know, a joy pile for keepsakes and a joy pile for whatever. So for her, she needed help in both ways and there was no solution, right? It wasn't an inventory. It wasn't a storytelling means. There are, I stopped count at 50 companies that will just help you with stories and memories, but how are we going to tackle all of this stuff?
It's not going to disappear. Now there are people, like you said at the start of the show, that will just say, just toss it in the dumpster. It's actually the rare person that truly wants that for themselves and for their loved ones. And why can't we do more to change our relationship with stuff? And so when Heather came to me with this idea for Artifcts, I said, that's great. It's not an Excel sheet. It's not Post-it notes. So what is it? And she said, well, that's kind of for you to figure out. I'm like, oh, that's a lot to figure out.
Our founding principle is kind of a human media 1.0 approach, right? So we had the benefit of building Artifcts while all the social media giants were defending their practices on Capitol Hill. And we said, okay, take note. We don't want view counts and we don't want emojis and we don't want the negatives that we were grappling with after, you know, a full decade of it. And so our principle was how do we make it as easy as social media? Literally take a picture, click share. We're really good at that. And choose the app.
And then once you choose our app, you fill in a few details, hit save and you've started your collection. It's that simple. And how's it going? It's great. We're learning more and more every day of how we partner with those who are helping people physically with the stuff. The movers, the downsizers, the declutters, the insurers. There are a lot of people helping us with stuff in different ways. And we're trying to make sure that by the simple act of creating an artifact, you're prepared for it all.
Laura Dinan Haber (05:11.754)
So how does it work? I've been on the site, I'm clicking around. Explain, say I'm interested. Where do I start? How do I begin?
Ellen Goodwin (05:22.055)
Yep. And what we recommend to everybody, and this is our product or any other product, start free. Like that is where I always start, right? I want to know, okay, I always work on my phone or I always work on an iPad or whatever it is. I want to know it works where I work. And I want to know that it's really easy for how my brain works. My brain might be dysfunctional. Who knows? Um, I want to know it works for me. So what I recommend is literally click, get started free, create your free account and create an artifact, right? So you can do it right on the desktop or on your mobile phone.
grab a photo, you know, I sit at my daughter's swim meets for hours on end while she swims for like two minutes. So I will pick a most recent photo. We just had this great family time carving pumpkins, right? And that pumpkin's gonna go away. So it's a weird kind of artifact. But you know, what we also did was we made our family recipe for pumpkin soup and we put it in the little Cauldron Harry Potter Cauldron bowls. So it's this great experience, but I artifacted the recipe, artifacted the pumpkin with it and I told the story about that day.
So now I have that recipe. I just took a picture of it. I added it, took the picture of the pumpkin, added it, titled it, added a few memories about it and hit save, that's it. I tend to tag all my Artifcts. So all my Halloween ones have the tag Halloween so I can click the tag and I see all the Halloween related Artifcts. And you can bet I've been going back in time and artifacting all of her Halloween costumes. I am not keeping them, like they will degrade. Why can't I artifact, enjoy the memory?
and send it on to somebody else's home to use that costume again, because it's not helping me.
mary (06:55.179)
So a couple things, that sounds awesome. I think that's good practice. So I'm thinking about my parents. They're still with us. They're in their 80s. And recently, my mom and dad have said things like, if you want something, write your name on it, which I get very emotional and like, oh, please don't go there. And then I just like, I don't know.
So there's that piece, right? And then my mom is an amazing cook. She's still a cook. She just is. And my husband said the other day, we should get your mom's recipes, but a lot of them are up in her head for sure, written down so that we have them and we can share them through the generations. Our daughter, Alex, she loves to cook. And I like to cook a little bit, but just to have that because her recipes are amazing and she cooks across
all the different ethnicities. We're Italian, of course, but again, she cooks across the gamut and she's really talented and she loves to cook because it means something to her emotionally. So that all said that, that's like a commentary. I can picture though, this comment about now with all of the privacy worries and all of the, okay, if I take a photo, who owns it?
How does Artifcts address that, especially for those who are maybe a little bit older and they're just not sure about how all of that works?
Ellen Goodwin (08:26.847)
Yeah, and for good reason. We've been burned as a society with all of these apps that are out there. And privacy and security, given our backgrounds, was paramount. I mean, my co-founder even wrote a book on privacy. She lectures on it all the time. She has a keynote for the photo managers, all about privacy and photo organizing. Look, I think that it is on us to be good stewards of our products so we can help you all be good stewards of your life objects.
And so what that means in the case of your mother is you can, she can easily artifact her recipes. You can even add audio video. One of my favorite Artifcts is actually my mom's recipe card. And I have her and my daughter, um, by zoom during COVID on video with my mom teaching her how to make one of the key steps, right? So, you know, how do you twist it or whatever it is. So in that artifact, I have my recollection.
of bringing that coffee cake to Chicago every Christmas. I have the recipe and my mother's handwriting and I've heard my daughter forever on video, all the dots connected. Everything I put in that artifact is private by default. I have to make the choice if I want to share that artifact with a loved one or not, right? But by default, it's private, nobody can see it. And to take that a step further, one of our fears in building Artifcts was
Great, what if instead it was a family heirloom and my mom wanted to pass it down to me? And she Artifcts this painting that has been in the family for a long time. She even includes privately in the documentation the appraisal for it, right? So she has this and she says, okay, here's where it's located, there's a location field, here's how much it's worth, there's a value field, and here's the documents.
What we didn't want to have happen is someone to say, I'm going to post that in social media to share this beautiful painting. And guess what? Social media, here's the location and the value, and the documents to prove it's yours. No. So certain fields in your Artifcts are never shareable. And to take that one step further, she has chosen, you know, maybe she in the future on the field in the Artifcts, maybe she says, I want Mary to have this one day. So she goes to in the future, she chooses bequeath, and she puts Mary's name in there.
Ellen Goodwin (10:37.427)
Now let's say you have two siblings and she shares this artifact with you all privately and gives you access to view it. What we didn't want to have happen is a family fight because now everybody knows Mary gets the painting. So the field in the future is also private only to the person who created that artifact so that we don't start family fights. We really hope that field sparks conversations about the things that are valuable to us and what they mean to us and what we hope to have happen to them someday. But we don't want to be the ones filling the secrets.
Josef Katz (11:08.842)
You just opened up a whole can of worms to talk about. So let's, uh, let's dive into a few of them. You've described the product and the platform, you know, with the stories aspect of it, but you also just mentioned this painting and value and location. So there is an element of, of inventory, if you will, right? You've seen all these shows where people are digging through garages and I don't know, I found this. And, you know, so now you can actually say, okay, this is worth X. Can you maybe.
go into that a little bit more and explain some of the practical uses of that feature. But also since you just brought up this bequeath thing, this, I'm not a lawyer, but what would take precedence, a will or this?
Ellen Goodwin (11:54.759)
Right. Nope. Great questions. Okay. We are not a legal instrument. Let me say that again. We are not a legal instrument. Now you can put that information there and guess what? Even if it says there's another field that says I want to donate this item and it tells you here's the IRS code about donations. Like go talk to your estate advisor. You know, we tell everyone and it makes it really easy, right? If you've created all these Artifcts, click, share, choose the email of your estate attorney or pop it into your will.
It's easy to do and that is what we wanted to do, right? So if I'm sitting down at the end of a long day and I have five minutes and I wanna capture that moment, that story behind something, let's make sure it has more than one benefit, right? I'm very tired of unifunctional tools in my life. I need more for my time. So I'm gonna create that memory. I can then share it to my state plan. I can share it to my insurance agent, make sure it's covered under my policy. Maybe I need a rider.
Have I even updated that policy in a long time? This is a great way to share this information with whomever is helping you with your financial affairs and make sure that they're fully informed so that you do have the best support that you can have. And even to that point about the painting, you might not know the value. And that is something that was kind of haunting us in the beginning as well, is this like, oh, grandma threw it out and it was found at Goodwill and Eureka, it's like worth $15,000.
And so what we've built in is there's actually a button. Once you create your artifact and says, what's it worth? You click the button and it will privately send this artifact to heritage auctions up in Dallas. It's the world's largest collectibles auction house. And they will give you a free valuation. Evaluation is not a legal document, like an appraisal. Evaluation says in today's market, this clock from this maker in this condition would go for $15,000. And they will attach that directly back into the artifact.
No searching emails or texts or whatever. No Google. It's all in the artifact. And then you're like, okay, it's worth $15,000. I better have that insured. I need an appraisal, right? It helps inform you of next steps. $15,000 is a clock. I'm going on a trip. I'm gonna sell that thing. I'm outta here. But it gives you the data point that you need to make that better decision. And so I think that is what we're trying to do. Make sure we're opening up those important conversations with financial planners.
Ellen Goodwin (14:16.959)
Make sure we're opening up those conversations with our family and making sure we're stopping to smell the roses. What does any of this mean to me? That's what we can provide our loved ones, is this roadmap through our home. These are the items that if nothing else, start with them, they tell my stories.
Laura Dinan Haber (14:32.518)
I love that. It's so true and so powerful. And in the room behind me to the left, I have a family piano from the 1800s. And it's been in the family ever, ever since then, the individual who first received the piano had a decision to make. Was she going to be educated or did she want the piano? And she wanted the piano. So it's clearly important to the family. It's been through a house fire, luckily, knock on wood, not mine. So it's seen some love, but it's there. And it's because
it's been cherished for so long, I can't get rid of it. And I don't want to, but at the same time, we don't play. So it's an interesting thing in our family where it needs to stay in our side. So I'm trying to gift it to my sister as a wedding gift. And she's like, no, not having it. So she may randomly find this piano on her front porch in Colorado, but that's a different story for another time. So I do appreciate Artifcts, family Artifcts. I appreciate things that are important.
to people and to family. And I was on the website clicking through. And there was an item that caught my eye because I have the same pair of hiking boots. So one of Heather's Artifcts. She has a pair of a solo boots. And the story that goes along with hers, it's phenomenal. I'm not going to give any of it away. It's definitely worth clicking on. But I love this concept of being able to take a picture of an item that means something to you, create a story around it, share your story.
And then that way, even if I chuck the boots at some point, because I'm planning on wearing mine into the ground, right? They've been to the summit of Mount Washington at least 10 times. They've been all over New England, but I'm gonna wear them into the ground. But my daughter likely won't wear them because they're gonna be in pieces, but she can understand where they've been, and I think there's power in that. So one is, you know, it's just for anyone who hasn't been to the website yet, go on the website. I think if anything else, you're gonna be so inspired to see.
people's stories, even if they are members of your family on here, it's amazing to see what people have saved and what it means to them. So that's more of a comment than a question. But my question to you is about the education. Because on your website, you have a lot of education about artifacting. Jeannie, talk to us about how you educate your community and the power behind that.
Ellen Goodwin (16:52.663)
Yeah, it's interesting actually. And that journey is continuously evolving. Of course, we have our blog, we call it Articles by Artifcts. We are now in week two of our evenings with Artifcts, a free webinar every Wednesday night where we bring in specialists. And that's the key. We are certainly very quickly becoming subject matter experts in the world of stuff. That's
but we don't know everything about it. And so we've actually spent a lot of our time and energy talking with the people who are touching the stuff, dealing with the stuff in different ways. And we think that's important. Even that button I talked about, what's it worth? I did not grow up in a world thinking about valuations and appraisals. It wasn't a part of my life experience, but as I've gotten older, I've come to appreciate not only is there a difference, but it can really affect the transition of wealth.
even from generation to generation, and how I protect myself, right? My family did have one of those house fires, right? Where pretty much everything could have gone if it was another five seconds. And how do you recover from something like that? Now part of it financially, you can be made whole, but all those memories, like you're gonna end up wishing I had that photograph of that item and just be able to remember and sometimes recreate. And so I think that's a really powerful element. And
and surfacing this at the right time, right? So we also try to collaborate with others who are pushing, because we're a small startup, right? Others can push out messages in a big way and we can reinforce it. So for example, September was Save the Photos Month. So we worked extensively with the photo managers so that we could deliver that tool, because a lot of photo managers are using us in their daily process, working in organizing photos, right? They can organize all 100,000 photos for you.
They can, and they do a brilliant job. And 100,000 might be few for some folks. But how do you get to the stories behind them? Because the photos can't talk. We can animate them in creepy ways. But we cannot recover that story one generation removed, a second generation removed. They don't even know who's in that photo. And all we're doing is creating genealogy projects for ourselves so we can do better.
Ellen Goodwin (19:08.379)
And so by, I think a big part of the education component is bringing in those people at the right moment and the right point in the conversation to help people where they're at. And last week was estate planning week. Lots of people talking about it. Again, I don't think I heard the term estate plan when I was a kid. Like it just was not part of my vernacular and in educating people on how to take those really small, easy steps to take that good, better, best. And I think that by bringing people to them.
at where they're at is that what we can do for folks who aren't specialists.
mary (19:43.891)
I have two questions. One is, how have individuals, lawyers, that are in estates, estate planning, trust in estates, actually my daughter happens to be in that category, or financial planners, how have they reacted to your product and services? And the second question is, do you have a story to share of someone, you don't have to name any names, where they've used your
product and service. And it's just, you know, been an amazing story for them. Like anything that you can share, we'd love to hear that.
Ellen Goodwin (20:22.507)
Yeah, absolutely. So estate planners, financial planners, they are highly enthusiastic. Why? This is an easy way to engage their clients. It can be really hard to get to know them and get to the level of detail that can be transformative for how they're planning with them. Really understanding what makes them tick, what their goals are now, and for the future of their family.
those can be tough when you're showing up and being like, hey, here's how you perform this quarter. It can be tough to move beyond the metrics and get that kind of engagement. And the fact of the matter is we all get these to-do lists instead from our financial planners and estate planners. And in our case, that to-do list almost always has a memorandum of tangible assets. And what is that? It's a list of stuff and who gets it? That is really not fun exercise for folks. But if instead you can just say,
Here are my Artifcts and share them. Not only are you getting it done when you already were having some fun with artifacting, but you're gifting your loved ones a why, right? So the funny example I give is from my own family where my sister is going to be inheriting this really heavy Buddha statue that has been sitting under the apple tree our whole lives. And it's funny because she's kind of like nomadic. She likes to move a lot, she does not allow stuff, and she's gonna inherit this.
heavy Buddha. And it's very easy for her to be like, what? No, not, not happening. I'm not taking this Buddha. It's smaller than a piano. I'll give Laura that. But you know, it's still a 50 pound Buddha. Then she got the story and the story is hysterical and she is keeping the Buddha, which is really sweet. Right. But even at the end of the day, she might keep it for a decade and still change her mind. She still has the story. Um, you know, in terms of, so estate planners love us. We're helping them get stuff done.
that to-do list, the tangible assets, but also we're helping, even more importantly, open up those conversations. We also do a lot of concierge artifacting. We'll come into homes and help people do this. And I think that, I'll be honest, a lot of people just want someone to tell a story too. We're not always the listeners that our parents would like us to be, that our grandparents would like us to be, but we're gonna regret it, right? We're gonna regret it when they're not there to tell us the stories and ask the questions. So I think our concierge service
Ellen Goodwin (22:41.503)
gap that way. And to your other question, a good story. So one of my favorites is, early on, I think we're only six months into Artifcts. And there's actually a story on our site that touches on this is called, because who wants 300 miniature pianos? It's a very good question. We all accumulate and collect things throughout our lives. And sometimes it's accidental like 300 miniature pianos. And so in this case, the son-in-law
heard about Artifcts and said, oh, that's it. That is what I need in my life. He gifted it to his mother-in-law and said, all of that stuff is not coming to my house, so you need to figure it out. And there's a great setting in Artifcts where you can have all of your Artifcts automatically shared with view access to individuals that you give permission. So in this case, she gave permission to her daughter to see all of the Artifcts she's creating. They're across states, they're not local to each other.
And guess what happens? You can't emoji it. You can't just click it and move on. The daughter calls and she texts and she's like, hey, that, I want that. And that, you better not be sending that to me. I don't want that. So it is actually not only engaging across the generations, but it's helping with what people now are talking a lot about, Swedish death cleaning. This is what that's about. It's about every single day, understanding what we have, what it matters to us and what becomes of it.
That is exactly what she's doing. And she's what we call a family keeper, this member. She has her stuff, she has her mother's stuff, she has her grandmother's stuff. She has cousins and other family that if her daughter doesn't want it, now she can have that conversation. Like do any of you want it? Click share the artifact with them in a blank. But it's having those family conversations and knowing each other better now as we live.
Josef Katz (24:35.458)
This conversation We've used the word stuff many times and every time I hear it. I think of I don't know if you've seen George Carlin's Stuff routine, it's worth it's worth listening to You know, we're getting towards the end here so I have one more question before I pass it along to my co-host here You know since you're ahead of innovation you know the genealogy platforms will like
give you a leaf or whatever they do and there's a connection. If I have a artifact that's similar to other people's Artifcts, whether in the family or expanded beyond the family, are you looking at things like that? Or where are you going next with the artifact?
Ellen Goodwin (25:16.183)
Mm-hmm. Yeah, that question comes up quite a lot, actually. Especially, so, you know, it was funny, in June we received a Genealogy Technology Award from Family Tree Magazine, and I said to my co-founder, I said, are we Genealogy Technology? And she said, well, guess we are today, as of today. I was like, okay, here we go. And we just released a new feature on timelines. So now you can view all of your Artifcts in timeline by year or decade. It's a really fast way to be like, huh, I didn't exist in the 1990s, that's a fun trick.
But you can find these gaps, you can keep track of what's happening. And yes, so genealogists, we have a lot of genealogists in our community and they are super clever. They're very tech savvy. They're research oriented and they will make your platform sing in a way you didn't know it could. So to that point, what we've actually seen, what we've seen early on is that our genealogists, clever, clever genealogists.
When they say, I have this thing, it's from grandpa. Well, there's a field for where it came from. They're putting grandpa, comma, and the link to him in their family tree, which becomes an active clickable link. And you can reselect that person and that link over and over if you want. So they are doing that. They're also using tags to hearts content. Some of them have 40 tags on an artifact.
They've tagged every family member in that photo or every family member that has some relevance to it. Where we're going is certainly we are going to be sticking close with our genealogist friends who definitely want to see a connection between their Artifcts and the family tree and why. The why is actually the more interesting part. People are intimidated if they are not genealogists. They're intimidated going into galleries and trees and trying to connect the dots and understand third cousin once.
They get really intimidated and they just, they block it out. All they want is the story. They don't want to have to sift through 50 photos, a hundred documents. They don't have to reread the documents even, right? People are a little lazy, but a little intimidated, but they just want the connected dots and that's what an artifact offers. Here's the document and here's the photo of them. And here's grandpa telling you the story all in one artifact. So we do, we do anticipate, um, in 2024, having some connected connections there on the genealogy front.
Ellen Goodwin (27:37.867)
We're also working hard with the professionals who are taking care of the stuff and enabling them to artifact with their clients, the move managers, the photo organizers, all of those people who are literally in the homes all the time, hearing the stories anyway. We will be working on an upgrade to the platform to enable professionals to use artifacting within the course of their business to help people along the way as well.
So those are a couple of the things that are on the docket for 2024.
Laura Dinan Haber (28:10.778)
It makes me think, Joseph, I don't know if this is where your question was going or not, but you know using the piano as my example, it's a chickeying piano, it's you know from 18, etc. I'm sure I could just go look at it. Will I ever on the platform understanding that safety or you know privacy and safety are of the utmost concern, would my piano ever be able to connect with another piano like it in Artifcts? Like if I wanted to talk to a chickeying owner
within the same, talk to us about that. Yeah, that's what I thought, yeah.
Ellen Goodwin (28:41.423)
Mm-hmm. Yes. We do have, and actually, when we set out our product roadmap when we first started Artifox, we've almost gotten through what we call the musts. One of the musts is what you just hit on. And the way we envision it is a non-intrusive way. What I don't like is when I go onto a site and there's stuff everywhere and I don't know where to look. I have like five side panels and things are just...
Josef Katz (28:43.186)
That's where I was going.
Ellen Goodwin (29:09.663)
It's confusing and overwhelming, and I feel like I'm missing something. So we have already mocked it up, a way to non-intrusively introduce more information about your artifact. Now that might be, here's information from any source. Wikipedia, New York Times mentioned it. It's outside sources that have talked about this object. So it was mentioned in New York Times article as a great example, or there's a whole Wikipedia page about it, or there's a collector's forum over here for objects like that.
So one is surfacing information from outside Artifcts about it. The second is here are similar objects on the Artifcts platform to your object. And that will again be based on privacy will still be paramount. So if you wanted to read that, if you wanted to get to more information about a similar object, you would have to then request access and that person would have to give you permission. But that is absolutely a place where we're going for it in the future.
Laura Dinan Haber (30:08.886)
Yeah, that's really cool.
mary (30:11.979)
So we're kind of drawing near the end. So before we get to the final question that Laura likes to ask, do you have any tips for our audience if they're thinking about, because this all sounds great and all of that, but it can be overwhelming for, I think, folks, and I think you kind of alluded to that to some degree. So do you have any tips as to if someone is just, it doesn't matter kind of what stage they are in their life, but they're thinking, you know, this could be a good solution for me.
What would you say to them?
Ellen Goodwin (30:42.879)
Yeah. First and always try it for free. I think you won't know until you try it. It's just I think any product you have to be able to try it for free to understand. Second is I would say call us. We are very open to we'll hop on a 15 minute call, whatever it is. And you're going to say, I have collected this thing my whole life. I have this family situation. I have this life milestone. Everyone is unique. And there is an art to artifacting and making sure your Artifcts.
do the most work for you that they can while having a lot of fun in the process. So I would say click that button, sign up free, just give it a try. You have any questions, I mean, it's all over our platform, how to contact us, but I just start with hello at Artifcts.com and we will get in touch with you right away. I think there's no time like the present, frankly. And I think that this is a habit that you can adopt and you can, you know, I clean out my phone every weekend on photos, cause it's just overwhelming.
I just like, I can't take it. I think it's an easy habit to adopt and then the platform starts working for you and you start seeing these timeline things accumulate and you start seeing your life a little bit differently and you start sharing and people call you. So I would say try it for free, see what you think and contact us with any questions.
Laura Dinan Haber (31:59.198)
Well, I love that. And I plan on trying it for free because I think there's a lot of fun here. And I, you better believe I'm going to be sending my mother this link because, um, she doesn't have a very heavy Buddha waiting for us, but she is a collector. So let's just say that, um, my siblings and I have different tastes than she does. So anyway, uh, fast forward to the question that we, we love to end, um, episodes with you've told us a lot about.
the company, you've told us a lot about the product, you've told us what it does, how it helps people, how it shares stories, history. It brings together individuals, right, connectivity and builds a community at the same time. And all of these things are very powerful, especially in today's world. You've had a very interesting past from what we know of it. And you're doing this work, you wake up every day and you're helping people. But what is your why? Why do you wake up every day and do this work?
Ellen Goodwin (32:51.171)
because we can do better than we have for each other. It's about human connection at its absolute core. You know, when we were in our beta, someone said, I think you've built a museum to humanity. And I think that there couldn't be higher praise than that, is finding the way, especially as you said, in today's world, that we can bring ourselves together across divisions. And I think that's the power of Artifcts, is to transform what could become a burden on us today or tomorrow.
and just source of joy and connection today.
Josef Katz (33:26.634)
Museum to Humanity, that is a great way to end. Ellen, this has been amazing. Before we say goodbye, how can people get in touch with you? I know you mentioned hello, but are there other ways?
Ellen Goodwin (33:38.687)
Yeah, please follow us on social media. We're doing the best we can as two former agency folks that much prefer to hide behind the scenes. But please follow us on social media. We have our evenings with Artifcts going. We also have YouTube videos that we've been doing. These videos are direct responses to questions that we get. We're not that creative. So we just answer the mail a lot of the times. So these are questions, but yeah, please get in touch with us. Try it out. It's great gifting for the holidays. Like what's a better gift than I want to-
stories. So we hope to hear from your listeners.
Josef Katz (34:13.186)
Amazing. We'll make sure to put all the links into the show notes. Appreciate your time, Laura, Mary. Thanks for joining us today. See you next week on another episode of the Prime Life podcast. Have a great day, everyone.
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s you can understand there's no going back to normal. Former airline pilot, marathon runner and author Tony Copeland Parker discusses how it's possible to live a life of joy with Alzheimer’s by creating new memories you will cherish for a lifetime. Tony shares how he and his partner "Kat" made lifestyle changes that have transformed their future and how you can do the same.
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The music we listen to can impact our moods, mental health, and quality of life. Music can soothe the soul, get us in the zone for a workout, and provide nostalgia for special memories we once shared with friends and family. Executive Director Eric Kolb of Songs & Smiles, a nonprofit organization has led hundreds of singalong shows. He shares how music can help people better connect with memories and emotions and simply bring us joy as we age, especially those with dementia.
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With people living to 100 plus, age 50 to 75 can be considered middle age. That means we can look forward to a long stretch of vitality. Speaker, Coach, Therapist, Writer and Owner of Revolutionize Retirement Dorian Mintzer uses positive psychology to help people develop a growth mind set. She shares how a growth mindset attitude, exercising our body and brain, meaningful relationships, connections, engagement, purpose, and good nutrition can help us live better and longer.
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We're all going to die, so why not prepare for death now so you can enjoying living more? While this may seem simple, its implications can be profound. In elderhood, the health care system may focus on extending a patient's life, with an over-reliance on machines and procedures, instead of caring holistically for the person. Former CEO of Mercy Healthcare and author of Journey’s End Michael Connelly discusses that dying at home, peacefully, and surrounded by family can be almost impossible in our world--and how the fear of death can be a major contributor. He shares it may be more important to understand your life rather than to extend it.
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Losing a loved one to a terminal illness can cause devastating grief and depression. Capturing special photographic moments can help families cope with the loss and ease grief. After losing her daughter to a terminal condition, Founder and Executive Director of Love Not Lost Ashley Jones shares how having special memories of loved ones who are terminally ill can help families heal. Ashley discusses how the nonprofit hires photographers to capture memories for those facing a terminal diagnosis at no cost to the family.
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Navigating through career and life changes can feel scary. However, settling for a life that is "just o.k" may limit satisfaction and fulfillment. Founder of LHS Coaching Laurie Hirsch Schulz discusses how a growth mindset, understanding our superpowers, and experimenting can help us move beyond our comfort zone.
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Being diagnosed with dementia can cause fear and hopelessness. A lack of understanding, misinformation and horrible stigmas are real. Founder of Alzheimer Speaks Lori La Bey has created an advocacy group and media outlet that is making global impact. Lori discusses how shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort gives a voice to all and helps improve lives by sharing information, personal stories, free resources, products and tools.
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You're waiting to hear from a doctor or service company but hesitate to respond because the text, email, or call may be a scammer. Jason Wolf, Co-Founder of Genie shares how his AI-powered app is intended to serve as a virtual guardian against scammers. Jason explains how Genie actively shields users from deceptive callers, texters, and emailers by engaging them in real-time conversations. The #AI technology can quickly decipher the true intentions behind interactions and is designed only to allow safe and desired connections. #primelife #podcast
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Caregiving for a loved one with #Alzheimer's can be relentless and cause terrible anxiety. Former Governor of Wisconsin and author of "My Two Elaines," Marty Schreiber offers strategies to help caregivers cope and survive in their journey to care for loved ones. Marty inspires #caregivers to use "therapeutic fibbing," humor, and moments of joy to help loved ones live their best lives possible as he did for his beloved wife Elaine. #primelife
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Caregiving can be tough. There may be questions that you don't even know to ask or where to go for help. Founder of CareCopilot Alyse Dunn is looking to change all that with a digital tool where caregivers earn rewards while navigating vetted medical and non-medical services and making connections to other families.
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Performing daily living activities can be a struggle, whether it's recovering from an injuy or trying to maintain independence as we age. Kathleen Quinn President of Kay Inspired, LLC and inventor shares how the mobility towel can help restore independence for older adults who have experienced physical challenges. She reveals her go-to market strategy successes and challenges that can help other inventors launch their products.
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Stress is a big factor in our lives and can sometimes cause us to make bad decisions. One underlying stress is money and the energy forces of money can be huge. Hugh Massie, Executive Chairman and Founder of DNA Behavior International and author self-empowers people with increased behavior and money consciousness to unlock their exponential growth. He shares how he has helped over two million people experience reduced stress, greater happiness, more success, and better health.
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Financial DNA – Discovering Your Financial Personality for a Quality Life
Leadership Behavior DNA – Discovering Natural Talents and Managing Differences
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Aging in place to live our best life can be a good option for some but may not be for others. Social Gerontologist and Director of Education and Culture at Koelsch Communities Benjamin Surmi and his team are helping older adults turn their retirement years into their best years, full of passion and purpose. Learn how his company's adoption of "Second Wind Movement" philosophy has made all the difference.
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Elder financial fraud continues to be a growing problem. More than 88,000 victims over the age of 60 reported losses of $3.1 billion.* Retired FBI Agent and author of "Secret to CyberSecurity," Scott Augenbaum discusses how he empowers people to reduce their chances of becoming the next cybercrime victim, without having to purchase additional products or services or having a Ph.D. in computer science just by changing their mindset.
FBI. (2023, May 10). FBI Springfield warns elder fraud continues to be a growing problem*. FBI. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/springfield/news/fbi-springfield-warns-elder-fraud-continues-to-be-a-growing-problem#:~:text=The%20Internet%20Crime%20Complaint%20Center’s,from%20the%20previous%20year’s%20report.
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It's easy to do what's comfortable, get pulled in a million different directions, and not get the results that you had hoped for in business. Wouldn't it be amazing to gain clarity and make a shift to achieve what it takes to run a business not have your business run you? CEO of Conquer Your Business Erin Marcus reveals how she helps people take action they didn’t think possible, do things they didn’t know they could do and succeed beyond what they dared to dream.
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In a world of consumerism and financial stress, it's crucial to reevaluate our perspectives on money to find happiness and fulfillment. Nurse Practitioner and author of "Girls Just Wanna Have Fund$" Monica Allen unveils that through changing our mindset about money we can embrace a more joyful and purpose-driven life.
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Life's hurdles can deter even the most resilient individuals from reaching their highest potential. Dr. Gary Josephson, physician, researcher and author of "Ordinary to Extraordinary: Seven Principles for Life Success,” reveals howthese principles can transform ordinary lives into joyful, fulfilling, and successful journeys.
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Did you ever wonder if you may be too old to start a new business or pursue a lifelong interest? Eighty-eight year-old Alan Patricof, co-founder and chairperson at Primetime Partners, and author discusses that it's not too late to pursue your next venture because it's all about our mind set. He started his current company to help an underserved market, older adults, build tech products and services that can help people live longer and healthier.
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No Red Lights: Reflections on Life, 50 Years in Venture Capital, and Never Driving Alone
As we journey through life we can create a wealth of experiences and insights. When shared, these stories not only may serve as a trove of wisdom for younger generations but also can catalyze our professional transitions and personal transformations. Creator and Instructor of the Raven Institute Robert Joseph Palmer helps individuals discover their voice, purpose, and what to leave behind that no longer serves them well. His “word reveal” writing can help develop a framework to design the future of our dreams.
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As we age, we may feel that we have less energy. While ageing can't be avoided, there are practices we can adopt to help us feel rejuvenated. Founder of the Carnelian Connection Christina Dufour coaches people in self-discovery and self-exploration using yoga, qi-gong and mindfulness to find the right physical and emotional balance for feeling younger and healthier.
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As we age, we may have put on unwanted pounds, have less energy for activities or rely more on convenience foods. It can be tempting to fall for fad diets that promise quick results but offer nothing short of a miracle. Registered Dietician and Owner of Kelly's Choice, LLC Kelly Springer shares that it's never too late to improve our eating habits and make healthier choices no matter our circumstances.
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Even though we plan financially, consider our family health history and take good care of ourselves, there are no guarantees that we won't experience an unexpected illness or simply live longer than we imagined. Certified Long-Term Care Specialist Matt McCann explains options that may help families with healthcare costs that can make a world of difference.
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Just like in mosaics, life is not always perfect. We may encounter broken tiles or find that some pieces don't quite fit the way we intended. Life Coach and Author Robert Pardi discusses how he helps individuals embrace change and live a fulfilling life by taking deliberate action using his trademarked philosphy Possibility in Action™.
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Finding the right products and services for caregivers and their families can seem nearly impossible, much like looking for a needle in a haystack. Founder and CEO of Caregiving Network, LLC Traci Lamb created a TV and radio show network devoted to educating caregivers and their families while showcasing the latest products and services available from A to Z.
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A change in the daily habits of our loved ones can be one of the first red flags that greater support is needed to ensure safety and comfort. Nanny cams and similar devices may be too intrusive and just not feasible as a way to check. Founder and CEO of Caregiver Smart Solutions and author Ryan Herd shares how non-invasive smart technology can make a home safe, efficient and more enjoyable!
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Eighty-nine percent of caregivers provide care for a relative or loved one, such as a spouse.* This added role can impact their health, relationships, finances, selflove, and life choices. Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer Sue Ryan of Sue Ryan Solutions shares a five step journey that can help caregivers feel confident, balanced, and supported in any experience from moments of joy to making wise choices during challenging moments.
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Social engineering scams are on the rise putting seniors at greater risk for life altering financial calamities. Seniors experiencing social isolation and loneliness are reeled in with promises of romance to winning the lottery causing billions of dollars in financial losses and heartaches for families.* Retired financial services professional and consultant Ronald Long discusses how financial services companies can use AI to mitigate fraud and provides tips for seniors to minimize trickery.
*Source: https://www.comparitech.com/identity-theft-protection/senior-scam-statistics/
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Why is building a trusted network essential to living a purposeful life? Our network can be our net worth. Steve Ramona, popular Podcaster of Doing Business with a Servant's Heart, shares why networking is like serving. He discusses the power of asking others how you can help them build life-long trusted relationships and abundance in business and in our personal lives.
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Insufficient restful sleep can decrease longevity and day-to-day wellbeing. Placing pillows in just the right place to keep the head and neck comfortably supported for sleep can be a struggle, especially for seniors with limited mobility. Inventor and CEO of Tausi Brands Janice Shokrian shares how solving a problem to help her dad led her to inventing a revolutionary sleep product. She shares tips for how seniors can get restful, restorative sleep.
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Too late to find love? Maybe not. As we age, there is a deeper need for companionship to fill the void of loneliness. A widow, a divorcee, or someone who never found the right partner during their younger years still wants to be loved and love again. Podcaster of "Dating While Gray” and author of "Romance Redux”: Finding Love in Your Later Years" shares tips to help seniors dip their toes into the dating pool with confidence.
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Understanding the changing economy can be tricky when planning for retirement. You may be asking yourself, will I need to work longer than planned? How can I stay relevant in a rapidly changing labor market? Bradley Schurman, Founder and CEO strategic foresight and inclusive design firm, The Super Age and author of "The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny" provides insights to structural forces impacting retirement savings and what seniors can do to adjust accordingly.
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As we age, our lives change which may cause us to experience emotions like fear, anxiety, resentment, and anger. CEO of Love Your Mental Health, Kim Pita shares how loving oneself and others can help get us through different stages in life. Whether it's finding a purpose, latching on to mindful wellness, or hoping to boost your happiness intelligence, learning to be mentally fit allows us to do whatever we want in life!
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Whether you're a healthy 27-year-old or a 77-year-old confronting a major illness, and anywhere in between, there is a 100% certainty that our lives are going to expire. Preparing for end of life does not have to be done poorly, whether planning for an organization or an individual's lifetime, people want to leave this world better than they found it. CEO of Eldr Will Craig gives catalytic guidance that can help take the guesswork and stress out of end of life planning around our legacy or "replaceability."
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We bet big in Vegas for the second annual Medicarians Conference. This year's conversation was broadened again - this time to include the future of health and wealth. It was an enriching two days of content, connection, and conversation.
We interviewed a number of leaders on the show floor and pulled together the conversations into this insightful and informative podcast. Listen along as the themes of technology-assisted realities, human relationships, and innovation emerge.
Share your thoughts and comments with us at www.primelifepodcast.com and subscribe to our weekly release! It's your time, make it count!
Episode Guests: Audrey Villeneuve, IFC National Marketing
Chris Carothers, Carothers Insurance
David Tedrow, Senior Health Insurance Brokers, LLC
Jeff Cline, 1-800-Medigap
Greg Good, nSightful
Cathy Fan, Nassau Financial Group
Andrew Saksa, Reminder Media
George Dippel, Deft Research
Feargal Duignan, PacSana
Tanya Vece, ArchWell Health
Mark Kleiner, US Health Source
Brian Weeden, Gateway Senior Solutions, LLC
Mustafa Dinani, Navierre
Alex Marr, AgentSync
Aaron Davis and Susan Plumer, ConnectureDRX
Ever worry about who will take care of you when the time comes? Whether you have friends and family ready and able to help or not, it's possible to enjoy a good quality of life in your later years...if you have a plan. Joy Loverde, author of Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old equips people with everything they may need to prepare for a good, rich life on their own as they age.
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Helping a loved one live through dementia can offer surprising moments of humor, joy, and empathy. Co-Founders of Heart Tank Rowena Richie and Ed Frauenheim, discuss how it's time to rewrite the narratives around dementia and dementia care by helping families better deal with grief and learn to celebrate the gifts of care partnership. One in ten Americans over 65 has dementia.* Virtually all of our lives are touched by it. It's time for everyone to understand dementia, prepare for it, and make the most out of the time we all have together.
*Source: https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/24/health/dementia-cognitive-decline-wellness/index.html
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Are you struggling to find your next opportunity in these challenging times and still plan for retirement? Author, Speaker and CEO of Abunden Karl Maier uses his five point model to identify how major global trends will affect your challenges and opportunities.
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Changing jobs or changing careers always requires you to refresh or reinvent your personal story. Does the thought of this cause your heart to race, your knees to get weak, your palms to become sweaty? Have no fear. There are techniques, like pausing, which slows down our breathing balancing the oxygen and carbon dioxide in our blood, causing us to be calmer and more centered. Coaches and Founders of Remarkable Speaking Shelley Goldstein and Mark Bossert share that when we focus less on the words and more on how we make people feel, we'll deliver a mic dropping experience for our audience.
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It can be a struggle juggling work, raising kids and caring for loved ones. New technology can help. Jill Lindgren, Co-Founder and CEO of eLivelihood created a technology tool that helps keep our loved ones at the center of our care by organizing schedules (including kids), key documents, photos and finances information. Her goal is to help us give our loved ones the time and attention they deserve while not letting anyone down at work or at home.
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Looking for work after age 60? You are not alone...as the number of U.S. seniors employed today is greater than ever. Between 2000 and 2022, the number of employed workers over the age of 60 increased 128%. However, seniors may not know either the employment options or where to go to brush up on interview and technology skills. Former investment banker Sujal Kapadia joins us to discuss how to find jobs that match their strengths and skills and that help bridge their financial gap in retirement. He shares four tips on how to get started.
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We all want to ensure our family members live in a safe and comfortable home as they age. Unfortunately, the process for finding the right place to live can be overwhelming. Owner of Senior Care Authority of New York and Southwest Florida Cynthia Perthuis and her team help put families at ease by showing them how to "eat this elephant" by taking one bite at a time. She discusses how digging deeper to better understand seniors’ interests, personality and socialization needs can make all the difference.
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We can't change our chronological age. But we can change our biological age. FOXO Chief Distribution Officer Jim Grauel tells us how that's possible using epigenetic analysis of our DNA. In this episode, we learn how his company’s healthy aging tool provides tips on how we can alter our metabolic and cardiovascular scores to age healthier.
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Not only is Pickleball the fastest growing sport today, it may be one of the best solutions for building intergenerational bonds. Players age 55+ are the largest bracket 19.8% and players 18 to 34 are second 18.5% Serial entrepreneur, host of the podcast I Used to be Somebody and author of Pickleball for Dummies*, Carl Landau shares his secrets for discovering the next big business trend and possibly your second act in unretirement.
*https://www.pickleheads.com/blog/pickleball-statistics
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Do you cringe when you receive that late night phone call from your parents? It’s often a crisis that brings things to a head for addressing parental care. When that moment comes, Lisa Bayer, Owner and Founder of LMR Elder Care lays out a clear plan for pulling together key documents and building a team to deliver the right amount of care.
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We often compare our life trajectory to that of our parents. Sometimes we want to live just like them. Other times we hope to do things just a little bit different. What holds true in early life can also hold true in later ages. Steven Petrow, author of Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old, shares his perspective on growing older better than our parents perhaps did. He brings humor and empathy to the topic of aging gracefully. He's an award-winning journalist for the Washington Post, New York Times, and USA Today.
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Nearly 88% of Americans over the age of 50 say it's important to ‘age in place’ at home as they grow older. However, about half admitted they have given little thought beyond grab bars in a shower and ground-level bedrooms.* CEO of Life’s Encore Planning Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shares how to catch up quickly on planning for life well into retirement. Elizabeth shares how the latest age tech can keep seniors safe and give families peace of mind.
*https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2022-04-13/americans-over-50-want-to-age-in-place-at-home-but-many-arent-prepared-poll
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Discover why five Blue Zones from around the globe’s commonalities of community, culture, common belief systems, diet, exercise have the greatest number of Centenarians. Elise Collins, yoga instructor, health coach, and best-selling author of Super Ager talks about the ways we can build our own Blue Zone regardless of where we actually live.
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A good CEO runs a good business. A great CEO leaves a great legacy. What legacy to you want to leave? Max Lambright, President and CEO Executive Coach and Mentor of Aspiringceo.com applies the same advice he gives to CEOs in business to everyday people. Each one of us has incredible talent, intellect and passion to share with employees, families and friends. No matter where we are in life, we can learn to overcome our fears to leave an impactful legacy. Simply ask what is it you that want to do, then say yes, the rest will take care of itself.
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Our thoughts affect our emotions and how we are perceived by those around us. Thoughts are food for the mind...and ultimately our health. Catherine Chadwick, certified transformational life coach and creator of The Sunshine Quotient® , discusses how to reshape how we think about ourselves and build a better world around us.
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Among the biggest concerns for seniors are getting good care and protecting their home, family and assets. Understanding long-term care planning myths can help avoid healthcare nightmares. Eldercare Lawyer and Cofounder of Kilbourne & Tully discusses how communicating end of life wishes can provide clarity and reduce anxiety for families.
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We are living longer and it is changing how we live, save, spend, retire and pass on wealth. Dr. Ira Sobel ,CEO of Fintech 4 Longevity and Co-Founder of Longevitch TLV is working hard to find the innovations that will help us successfully navigate these new challenges. She discusses how she is bringing together innovative companies from around the globe to help seniors live longer and healthier lives.
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We’d all like to live longer - if our health remains strong. We have good news to share. The chances of remaining physically active and intellectually sharp well into our 90s have increased significantly in the last five years. Dr. Michael Roizen, founder and New York Times best-selling author of the Great Age Reboot discusses how we can tip those odds in our favor with some old, new, and soon-to-arrive technologies and practices.
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Seniors can easily find themselves sitting alone in a smart-phone world. They want to connect with the community. And their families want to connect with them too. But who is there to help jump the digital divide? Learn how Stefano Selorio, Founder and CEO of Carevacy combines empathy, humor, and training to make seniors tech-savvy and turn into digital heroes on their own.
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Managing elderly parents’ finances can cause stress and anxiety for those who care about them. They are stressed out for good reason. Elder fraud is a growing problem – it costs families over a $100B* a year and has doubled since COVID-19. Founder and CEO of myFloc™ Elizabeth Clubb offers a digital plus human solution that gives adults, families and caregivers control while maintaining independence and protecting hard earned money.
*https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/elder-fraud-by-state/
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The greatest challenge of our retiring generation could be finding our purpose. It’s a luxury our parents and grandparents may not have had. Alison Michael, publisher, and owner of 55+ Life joins us to discuss how her publication helps people navigate their own journey to live their best life. We’ll also hear how she shifted careers and became an entrepreneur later in life.
Rising drug prices should not force people to make choices between paying for prescriptions or buying food. Erin Albert, Vice President of Pharmacy Relations at Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company is on a mission to make sure this never happens. In this episode, Erin explains how Cuban’s company is disrupting the industry and providing low-cost drug options.
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It’s easy to lose the joy in life as we build our careers, take care of others, and pay the weekly bills. Darrin Tulley, Founder and Chief at Possibilities of Ignite Happy joins us today to discuss how to rekindle the joy, curiosity, and love in your life. We talk about how the process outlined in “Live Your Possible” can work for both individuals and companies.
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Retirement planning can seem overwhelming, expensive, and sometimes intimidating. R. Tyler End, CFP®, founder of Retirable tells us how he built a business to bridge these gaps. Surprisingly, he says, some of the biggest mistakes have nothing to do with finances.
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Living a long life is not necessarily the same as living a healthy life. Widely respected orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist and author of Longevity Simplified: Living a Longer Healthier Life, Howard J. Luks, MD joins us today. We learn from Howard why we should focus on having a longer health span, not lifespan. He shares how making simple changes with the food we eat, getting exercise, and sleep can increase our longevity and more importantly, how well we live.
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Many of us want - and need - to make career and life changes later in life. But fear often holds us back. Coach and author Jacqueline Wales joins us to talk about how to face real or imaginary and get on with a better life.
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Too often, care givers fail to find the care they need. In our first episode, Debbie Howard, Author, Speaker, and Founder of Aging Matters International offers 5 self-care tips for care givers that may surprise you. Many of her lessons come from the time she spent in Japan where she observed the future possibility that awaits our aging population.
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