Celebrating Differences: Recent Episodes
Ani Colt and Preston "Ty" Tyree
We started out as "Growing Old(er)! but found ourselves "Celebrating Differences" so we have changed our name. We are also doing three special series, one called "Good Grief", one on the book "Self Love as Spiritual Practice", and one called "On Politics!." about local politics in Austin, TX. 85% of our listeners are over 45 and 43% are over 60. Here is a link to our website if you want to know more about us. https://tinyurl.com/jr6wvms2
103 | Had a chance to talk with Steven Hardy-Braz about his life as an advocate/activist. He advocates for people with hearing issues, for bicyclists, and now that he has survived a potentially life ending car/bike crash he is advocating for people with mobility issues. Worth listening to...
Equipment List:
Video:
Main sequence: Zoom Q8n- 4k on Vanguard Veo tripod recording 4K 30 fps
Close ups: iPhone 14 main camera on Ulanzi Tripod recording 4K 30 fps using MoviePro App.
Intro/Outro: OBSBOT Meet Camera recording 1080 30 fps
Audio:
Main track: Zoom H6 Handicorder with stereo head using Saramonic remote mics as a remote feed.
Back up track: Zoom shotgun mic on the Q8n dialed back to give us the background sound like the ducks.
iPhone audio was discarded.
Intro/Outro: Zoom 1 mic plugged into a Focusrite 212 mixer
Computer:
Mac Studio M2 Max with 32 GB RAM
Software:
Video:
Final Cut Pro
Audio:
Audacity
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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102 | I recently had a chance to sit down with Kelly Evans to talk about his life and ask him about the differences that make his life work for him. He has had many adventures and some serious struggles but mostly maintains a good outlook. We all have a unique journey and Kelly's has covered a lot of ground. The system didn't always work for him but he has a story that is important to hear.
Equipment List:
Video:
Main sequence: Zoom Q8n- 4k on Vanguard Veo tripod recording 4K 30 fps
Close ups: iPhone 14 main camera on Ulanzi Tripod recording 4K 30 fps using MoviePro App.
Intro/Outro: OBSBOT Meet Camera recording 1080 30 fps
Audio:
Main track: Zoom H6 Handicorder with stereo head using Saramonic remote mics as a remote feed.
Back up track: Zoom shotgun mic on the Q8n dialed back to give us the background sound like the ducks.
iPhone audio was discarded.
Intro/Outro: Zoom 1 mic plugged into a Focusrite 212 mixer
Computer:
Mac Studio M2 Max with 32 GB RAM
Software:
Video:
Final Cut Pro
Audio:
Audacity
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 101 | Lance Kutnick has reoriented his career from prosecuting some egregious felons to helping people plan for their future. This is an interesting talk about what you can do now to help your family when you pass on. Scion Law is dedicated to keeping you out of trouble with the legal system.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background: Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 099 | Ani Colt had a chance to talk with a new friend and neighbor, Sally Acevedo. Sally was born in New York but grew up in Puerto Rico and brings a wonderfully varied life and work history to our neighborhood. She is working to create a life built around her social media expertise and can create media in both English and Spanish.
Her business can be found at https://sallyacevedo.com/ or if you are a Spanish Language speaker at somujer.digital.
We look forward to getting to know Sally A. better as we work together to help create our nonprofit WAAO!.
Here is a link to the video https://youtu.be/LH8d2pdbH44
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 098 | Andrew left a door hanger on my front door and I knew I needed to talk to him. His hanger said
“The Gay Real Estate Agent”
I figured that anyone that put themself out in the world like that was certainly worth talking to about Celebrating Differences.Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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When Ani met Jane Biondi she felt a connection that has blossomed into an ongoing friendship. Jane is a practicing Psychotherapist in Austin, TX and is working to create her space after moving her from California.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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In this Episode, number 96, we had a chance to talk with the new Managing Director of woom USA, the US arm of what I believe is the best children’s bike manufacturer in the world.
Full disclosure here, I am a part-time employee of woom, working with families to provide a powerful experience for children as they start a wonderful journey by bicycle. I was introduced to woom when a friend asked if I wanted to help at an outdoor event where we would be letting children ride bikes. I fell in love with the brand after seeing how it made the learning and riding experience so much better.
So, yes, I’m biased but hopefully that didn’t keep us from having a good interview.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 095 | Ani and I had a chance to catch up with a new neighbor, Greg Anderson. He is the person to go to when you need to understand housing and especially affordable housing in Austin. He is active in a lot of areas in Austin and also is a Lecturer at UT. Besides he is funny and articulate and a nice guy.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 094 | I haven't seen Richard in 10 or 15 years so it was good to catch up. I was somewhat troubled by his evident loss of faith in his world of bicyclist education and training. But we talked about hope at the end and he cited a number of things that make him hopeful...mostly people that he named.
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The TOWER coffee hour is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 93 | We had a chance to talk with Jim Marshall author of the book
Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena Analysis, Prediction & Management of Human Affairs.Jim makes a good case that this book presents a new way to discover more about yourself and to make changes that can make your life and the lives of the people around you better and easier. He also makes the point that not everyone wants to get better...
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Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
The TOWER coffee hour is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
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Episode 92 : Richard has had an interesting and unorthodox career. Almost all of it in service to the people around him, the people he loves. Now he is embarking on a new career venture that may be for himself but knowing Richard it will end up benefiting many of the rest of us, the people who know, respect and love him.
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The TOWER coffee hour is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 91: We talked with Peggy, an individual that has done an amazing number of different things in 30 years and is working on doing more. Welding on Tanks and Pipelines to fixing guitars, to waiting on tables and some of that at the same time. It took Peggy almost 30 years to meet her father. This is a story you need to hear.
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The TOWER coffee hour is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 90 | Rudy Rivera talks about his life growing up in Texas and his amazing food that is available at the Botegga_ATX in the Mueller Neighborhood in Austin.
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Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
The TOWER coffee hour is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 89 | Tracy and Peter have been doing the good work in bicycle and pedestrian safety for a long time. It is good that they can take the time to ride the long trips. This is their third really long trip. The first on was from West to East across the country and that one is the subject of Episode 55 of Celebrating Differences.
2026 is the 100 anniversary of the opening of Route 66 from Chicago to the West Coast so it is appropriate that Tracy and Peter rode and wrote about it.
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Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
The TOWER coffee hour is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 88 | After I posted a video about the recent hail storm, Justine said he would like to help. He turned out to be an amazing person as well as a good business man that is solving lots of problems for me. He met with the Insurance adjuster and climbed all over my roof.
Here is a link to the video version where you can watch him on the roof. https://youtu.be/RpVFthDy0rM?si=KL0I0pG0VVvSTbEP
And yes, I know that the way he makes his money but It certainly makes me feel like we have the best person on our side in this discussions about who is going to pay for what.
His approach to life is pretty special too.
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Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
The TOWER coffee hour is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 87: Amy Laine has created a company that provides a rich trove of assets for people who are coping with aging friends or relatives while also coping with raising children. And it doesn't stop there. Amy's company "SandwYch" also works with anyone that is coping with caregiving tasks that sometimes seem insurmountable.
Here is the link to the video version...
https://youtu.be/_I0O--1Ub0g
Listen to the road she has taken to be an extremely valuable asset for many people.
Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
Celebrating Differences is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:–
My recording platform is Ecamm Live–
Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about Celebrating Differences or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:
Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 86: Candice Varley talks about her life as a middle school teacher and mother of two interesting children. Candice is a neighbor and member of our mature adults group "Wisdom Crew" and can be found in the local Irish Pub, B.D. Riley's on Thursday evenings as her son Egan hosts an Irish Music session.
Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
Celebrating Differences is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:–
My recording platform is Ecamm Live–
Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about Celebrating Differences or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:
Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 82: Lis Reingold
In this episode Ani Colt (my cohost) I caught up with Liz Reingold a neighbor who is working hard to introduce a new, very attractive, monthly publication about the neighborhood.
I’m going to let Liz speak for herself about her extensive background in the magazine publishing world and dreams for the new magazine about the Mueller neighborhood.
Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
Celebrating Differences is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:–
My recording platform is Ecamm Live–
Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about Celebrating Differences or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:
Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 81 | Setting a child up for success | Kaylin Murren
You can find Kylin at Starfruit Starshine and her program is Woodland Learners.
https://www.starfruitstarshine.com
On Facebook she is at Kaylin Ann
The video version can be found here
In this episode, I connect with Kylie Murren, a neighbor in our wonderful Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX. Kylie is creating wonderful spaces for her children to learn about life and how to cope. Atlas is 18 months and Forest is 4 years and she is spending most of her time with them and their creative minds. Kylie also is working to open space for other parents to join her with their children to learn with their bodies as well as their minds.
Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
Celebrating Differences is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:–
My recording platform is Ecamm Live–
Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about Celebrating Differences or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:
Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit - WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 79
Ani and I sat down with Sherrie Tatum to talk about her life. We met Sherrie at our Tai Chi group and both decided that it would be fun and interesting to talk with her.
We found out that she has written a book and is a fan of both Carl Jung and James Joyce. She suggested some reading options for us and we had a chance to delve deep into compassion, spirituality and friendship.
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In this episode, our neighbor Mubeen Khumawala sat down to talk about Ramadan and how he and his family observe this Muslim holy time. Mubeen is a neighbor and part of our amazingly diverse neighborhood. He also talks about his work like with Emerge, a non profit helping children from underserved neighborhoods get into college. It appears the Emerge is doing so amazing work.
Here is a link to a video version of this episode.
https://youtu.be/dE8n8kHPGUQ
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Episode 77 | If this is a typical Millennial then there is hope for our society and the planet.
Sara John recently had a skiing crash and broke an ankle and twisted the other knee. That means she came to Austin from her home in Seattle to recuperate at her parent's single story home. Luckily for us she agreed to be interviewed.
Sara spent 9 years at Amazon but has now moved to a start up (Parachute Health) that is working to streamline the process of getting the Durable Medical Equipment to a patient.
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Episode 76: Singing for my Summer with Josh Klaus:
We are getting close to finishing the third year of our podcast and enjoyed talking with one of our neighbors about his work in the music world and his newest venture: ATX Songwriters Collective.
They will be meeting monthly to showcase local singer/songwriters and their music. The venue is the Barrel O' Fun in the local Alamo Drafthouse theater. For the first couple of shows they will keep them free but encourage people to support the Barrel O' Fun through the purchase of food or a beverage.
Here is the link to the video of this interview.
https://youtu.be/Fc3t1NMC_eE
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Episode 75: Mitch Solomon spent most of his career as an attorney and municipal judge helping people. Our interview with him was an inspiration about how people who are different can work together to make a difference in our community.
If you want to watch the video version of this podcast here is the link.
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Episode 74: Kym Olson
Kym Olson is running for the City Council in District 9 and graciously agreed to come sit down in our "Studio" and chat about her self and her agenda. It was fun getting to know her and hear about her concerns and plans. If you live in Austin District 9 and are planning on voting in November you should probably watch this.
mueller #district9 #ballotmueller
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Episode 73: Poems Spoken with Birdman313 out of Houston Texas.
Had a great time with Birdman313 tonight. We got to know him a little bit and then we had the great pleasure of hearing him read some of his poetry. He has a YouTube site with upwards of 300 poems and videos so it's worth taking a look at it.
https://www.youtube.com/c/AuthorPoetBirdman31355/videos
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poemsspoken #thetowercoffeehour
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Episode 72: Linda Guerrero has been a teacher and volunteer in many boards and commissions. She just wants to be involved and helping. She is now running for City Council in District 9 and talked with Ani Colt and Ty Tyree about her experience and qualifications. This is worth listening too.
ballotmueller #muelleratx
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Episode 58: Celia Israel talks about her dream for a better Austin. This is the audio from one of our series of video interviews with candidates running for offices that will be on our ballot in the Mueller neighborhood.
The YouTube video can be found here
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Episode 58: Celia Israel talks about her dream for a better Austin. This is the audio from one of our series of video interviews with candidates running for offices that will be on our ballot in the Mueller neighborhood.
The YouTube video can be found here
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Episode 72: Kirk Watson was the Mayor of Austin from 1997 to 2001. He went on the be State Senator and spent some time as Dean of the School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston. Now he wants his old job back.
Listen to our discussion on what he would do if he got the position again.
If you want to see it on YouTube here is the link
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Episode 71: Our interview with Joah Spearman, candidate for Austin City Council in District 9.
This is the audio file from the live interview and unfortunately we got a slight echo in Joah's feed.
The Video Version can be found on our YouTube channel at . We will be video recording our interviews live from now on and placing the audio tracks here.
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Episode 71: Our interview with Joah Spearman, candidate for Austin City Council in District 9.
This is the audio file from the live interview and unfortunately we got a slight echo in Joah's feed.
The Video Version can be found on our YouTube channel at . We will be video recording our interviews live from now on and placing the audio tracks here.
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Howie Richey and Cynthia Goode gave us a joint conversation about their 4,800 mile trip to the Rainbow Gathering and the Oregon County Fair and various places going and coming back. Howie also included some interviews with interesting fair goers at the Oregon Country Fair who seem to catch the flavor of the fair...
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If you love camping and music festivals you'll love this interview with Howie Richey as he gathers experiences to write about his journeys to festivals all over the US. From the 50th Woodstock to the 50 Kerrville to the 50th Rainbow Gathering.
We've also posted this as a video over at YouTube the TOWER coffee hour
https://youtu.be/bWem9Dv_4JI
rainbowgathering, #woodstock
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Ani and I had a chance to interview Zo Qadri about his run for Austin City Council District 9. He is the youngest candidate in the race and the first Muslim to ever run for City Council. We had a great talk about him and his experience that leads him to think he can do the job.
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This is a quick interview with Madison Madden, Marketing Manager for Austin. When you look up lively and excited in the dictionary, you'll find a picture of "Mad Mad". The sound may be a little wonky as we lost one of our mics but the message is still great. To see the video of the interview follow this link.
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Episode 68: Howie and his cousin are going to drive from Austin to Steamboat Springs CO and then hike into the national forest to attend the Rainbow Gathering that has been going on since Woodstock. It is very unofficial and the Forest Service is gearing up to try and accommodate up to 10,000 people.
Then Howie and his cousin will head on to Veneta OR to the Oregon Country Fair that has also been held for over 50 years. I've counted at least 7 stages and I expect there will be many more.
Howie will be interviewing other people he meets at the two events and when he gets back we will be posting photos, video and audio accounts of his trip. Stay tuned.
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Episode 69: Ty gets a chance to talk with Brian Cavenari, who represents Kokua bikes in the US and Japan. Brian lives in Hawai'i and they met in 2009 when Ty was in Oahu conducting a League Cycling Instructor seminar.
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Episode 67: This episode is a little different because we wandered around the Frankenbike Swap Meet to talk to the people and film the offerings. If you want to see the video version of this please click HERE
We spoke with Chris Gross who was the subject of this Episode of our podcast. We also spoke with Anna Locke and Tom Arias who had come all the way from San Antonio to take part and with Robin Stallings, Executive Director of Bike Texas who was hosting the event on their new property off of Springdale Road.
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Episode 66: Ben Rowell talks with Ty about his eclectic path to a job changing communities in Northwest Arkansas and beyond. We talked about a lot of things and so I am including some links to those things.
Economic Development Study
Young Life
OZ Trail System in NW Arkansas
LaneShift, the company Ben works with, and
Trailblazers, a non profit making a difference in young people's lives.
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Episode 65: Our interview with Tom Wald, candidate for Austin City Council in District 9. This is the audio file from the live interview that can be found on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/te_SioAYeDQ. We will be doing our interviews live from now on and placing the audio tracks here.
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Our guest today is Jill Dabbs, Executive Director of Downtown Springdale Alliance in Springdale Arkansas. We met when she came to Austin on a study tour of communities that are creating better places.
We talked for a while after the tour and I knew that she would be a great guest for Podcast Celebrating Differences. So join us as Ani and I jump into a conversation with an amazing person.
Her description of the work that is on-going in Northwest Arkansas is eye opening. It shows what can happen when enough good people get working together.
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Episode 63: Ani and Truda finalize their in-depth review on Ani's Book Self Love as Spiritual Practice, Nine Keys to Loving Yourself.
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Episode 61: Ani and Ty had the opportunity to talk with Holly Macve, a startlingly good singer/songwriter about her life and work. At 26, she has done more musically than most of us ever get to. Listen as Holly talks about making music.
This is the first of our podcasts that was also recorded on video. If you want to watch Holly talk as well as listen here is a link. Holly Macve
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Episode 60 - Ani and Truda talk about the ninth and final key in the book Ani authored. This key is titled "Feel and Heal the Planet" and takes on some big questions. There will be one more podcast in this series. The two of them will talk about the epilogue in the book and what Ani learned in the process of putting the book together.
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Episode 59: Ani and Truda complete another episode of the Colt and Stansky Show where they dig deeply into the 8th Key to loving yourself in the book Self Love as Spiritual Practice, Nine Keys to Loving Yourself by Ani Colt. They are really amazing together and enjoy the chance to toss out ideas and yes, even to disagree sometimes. Worth listening to.
SelfLove #spiritual #choices #growth
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Episode 58: Colt and Stransky dig deep into the Seventh Key to loving yourself: Receive Yourself.
Ani Colt, author of Self Love as Spiritual Practice and Truda Stransky, a Jungian psychoanalyst, are having a great time digging into the Self Love book. As friends they relate and their friendship shows through in these conversations.
Truda mentioned the author Shakti Gawain and her books. Here is a link to her website
Ani's book Self Love as Spiritual Practice is available on Amazon. Currently it is only available in paper back format.
We are in the process of re branding our podcast with a new name but we'll still be bring you the great dialogues you have gotten to love. We also may soon be doing some video content as well so stay tuned.
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Episode 57: Running for Austin City Council: Ben Leffler
Welcome to On Politics! A series of podcasts that give us a chance to get know our elected officials better by asking things questions about the things that are important to them. Of course we will also ask about those subjects that are important to us and our neighbors.
We are right in the middle of the 2022 primary season and are going to be talking with some of the people who are running for office in Austin, TX.
Austin is divided into 10 council districts and has a Mayor who is elected by the entire city.
Today, to get us started, we’ll be talking with Ben Leffler who has filed to be a candidate for City Council in District 9 in Austin. District 9 covers most of downtown Austin and some of the close in neighborhoods. It does cover the neighborhood that Ani and I live in, Mueller.
Ben has a great background for a politician. He has a Bachelor in Government and a Masters in Policy. He has worked for elected officials and is a long time Austin resident, raising a family in a close-in neighborhood.
He was doing a Meet and Greet in our neighborhood and It struck me that this election season was a great time to broaden our podcast focus and talk to people who are stepping up to run for office.
Ben is running on a platform that is focussed on making Austin a great place for all of its citizens, to be able to work, live, and play. Here is a link to his website.
Ben Leffler for District 9
During our conversation, Ben mentioned a couple of places that I think need to be recognized.
Foundations Communities: is a non-profit that is providing the wrap-around services and housing to get people off the streets and started on a new life. They have over 20 facilities in Austin serving a population of over 7,000.
Vic and Als Cajun Restaurant: A good local spot with great food and an Austin vibe.
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Episode 56: Ani and Truda jump into a lively discussion of Self Love as they step us through the lessons of Ani’s book Self Love as Spiritual Practice — Nine Keys to Loving Yourself.
Here is a link if you would like to buy the book. Self Love
It appears that the book is only available in paperback at the present time.
In this episode Ani mentions a book she loves, Power vs. Force, the Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by David R. Hawkings.
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Episode 55: After knowing Peter for 25 years, it was great to finally meet Tracy and get to know her. They talked about their history and how they decided it would be a great idea to ride a tandem bicycle from the Pacific to the Atlantic. We also had a chance to get to know each other better as they talked about what it took to get their book published and what they learned from both the trip and writing the book.
Here is a link to see their website and purchase the book. https://www.webike.org/our-book/
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Episode 54: As Ani says, January is a time to settle in and gather strength for the coming year. So Ani and Ty took stock of where we are and what’s next. We throw around a lot of ideas about a possible new venture and all of it is pure speculation…
The possibility of creating a live stream “News Hour” for the neighborhood and all the headaches and detail work that would entail.
Please send comments to ty.tyree@waaoinc.org.
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Episode 53: Ty and Jean Marie have worked and played together off and on for over 20 years. This was a good chance to get together and find out what Jean Marie was doing with her new life as Associate Professor at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. We talked about her new job, our times together with bicycles. She admits to be approaching 3,000 geocache finds.
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In the show we talked about a way to get started on writing your "life" story, here is the link to that. https://tinyurl.com/2p8kxf2d
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Episode 52: The team of Colt and Stransky investigate the meaning of the fifth key in the book Ani Colt authored: Self Love as Spiritual Practice, 9 Keys to Loving Yourself.
At about 26 minutes in, Ani talks about “Spiritual v Religious”. There is a recent article printed in VOX about a poll to try and get a handle on this issue.
https://www.vox.com/identities/2017/11/10/16630178/study-spiritual-but-not-religious
Here is an excerpt from that article:
“Yet, each of the people I spoke to agree that spirituality, in some sense, is beneficial to them, even if they see that spirituality as opposed to organized religion. Their anecdotal evidence bears out another element of the PRRI study: Spiritual people are, generally, happier, than nonspiritual people. According to the study, 61 percent of spiritual but not religious people and 70 percent of spiritual and religious people reported being “very” or “completely” satisfied with their life, compared to just 53 percent of those who were religious but not spiritual, and 47 percent of those who were neither.”
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Episode 51: Ani Colt and Preston "Ty" Tyree look to the future of our dreams and this podcast. We cover a lot of ground in this episode and ask for your response.
Email at ani.colt@waaoinc.org, or Email at ty.tyree@gmail.com.
Here is the link for the video about ONEderment Central
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Episode 50: The team of Colt and Stransky take on the fourth key in the book Self Love as Spiritual Practice. Accept Yourself and Your Feeling. Listen to the Author talk with a trained psychoanalyst about this important topic.
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Episode 49: We met Joe and his family at a local restaurant sitting outside looking at the expanse of grass and trees at our local public golf course. We took an immediate liking to Joe. We learned that his father lives in one of the two 55+ apartment buildings in our neighborhood, and that his father is suffering with dementia.
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The slow process of dementia has been taking Joe’s father from his family over the last three or four years. Joe spends a lot of time supporting his father. In our conversation with Joe we talked about how his father has given him the tools he needed to create his own path. Joe’s stories speak to the reality of dealing with life and the inevitability of dying.
Joe gives his father a lot of credit for his success, including creating and selling a businesses and creating a new one.
Here is a list that his father gave him early in his career.
I AM A LEADER
I have a clear sense of purpose. I know what needs to be done.
I am persistent. I invest whatever time or effort required.
I have self-knowledge. I understand my own strengths and weaknesses.
I am a perpetual learner. I am constantly developing new skills.
I love my work. I see it as an adventure.
I have the ability to attract and energize people through example.
I am emotionally mature. I accept people for how they are - not how I want them to be. I deal with the present - not the past. I don't take people for granted. I trust people. I don't need constant approval.
I am a risk taker. I have a strong sense of purpose and I am fearless.
I see mistakes as opportunities and learning experiences.
I know that leaders are followers - they strive to serve the needs of others.
Joe currently owns a BitCoin Financial Services company located in Austin. Here is a link to his company's web site :https://unchained.com/Some of Joe's friends are associated with Qualia Research Institute
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Episode 48: Financial Planner Murs Tariq talks about his work and how he can help you at any age. Here is a link to his website Murs Tariq.
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Born in Pakistan, Murs came to the United States as an infant and grew up in a small town in North Carolina. His parents still live there and through the drive and values they helped him build, he is successfully helping other people. We also touched on one of the really important issues, and that is get the paperwork done now! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.
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Episode 47: Ani Colt and Truda Stransky dig deep into the Second and Third Keys to Self Love: Intend to Love Yourself and Love Your Whole Self. A great discussion around intention and how we all live in the world.
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Episode 46: Because we had done a little research, Ani and I sat down to talk with Brittany prepared to meet an interesting person. What we encountered in this interview was a woman who describes herself as Small But Mighty and that is an understatement.
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Brittany has had an eclectic path to her current role as 8th grade teacher at High Tech Middle School in San Diego, CA. The work she is doing with her class is pretty spectacular and we had a great time digging into her world. Hope you enjoy our time with Brittany. Here is a link to her school and the work they are doing in her class. https://brittanyperro.weebly.com
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Episode 45: Colt and Stransky dive into the First Key for Loving Yourself: Know the All-Loving Good. In this the third episode in the series, the team of Colt and Stransky take on the first key, in the book Self Love as Spiritual Practice, which was authored by Ani. It is a joy to listen to them work together as they dig deep into the vision of God or the source or the creator, whichever term works for you. There have lots of different ways we think and believe but the message here is about knowing the quality of Godd that is all loving.
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Episode 44: Ty interviews Gary Stroup who has worked on many things and continues to work and stay busy as he ages in Coos Bay, OR. He grew up working in a blacksmith shop and doing whatever needed doing. He's done lots of things and now works in a salmon hatchery making things work better. Listen to Gary talk about the details that keep American business running. Someone has to do the work.
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Episode 42: Jim Sayer just finished the last leg of his dream to ride around the perimeter of the US.
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Ty talked with him about his trip and his history running the largest bicyclist advocacy organization in the US, Adventure Cycling Association. Him is easy to talk to and made this interview very enjoyable. It is worth checking out his Facebook page for his postings about the trip. He suggested the book "Wanderlust: A history of walking" by Rebecca Solnit.
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Episode 39: Colt and Stransky talk about some of the reasons we have trouble loving ourselves.
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They jump into the things that happen when we are children. These two make a good team. This is the second in the Loving Me! series on Self Love. The next episode in this series will get into the book Self Love as Spiritual Practice by Ani Colt.
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Episode 41: A wonderful conversation with a Scots Woman transplanted to Austin, TX. Hazel has been working for the environment for many years and even after some pretty terrible health issues is still going strong. Ani and Ty interviewed Hazel who lives and works to combat deforestation in the rain forests of South America. Her organization, Rain Forest Partnership, is a non-profit that works with indigenous peoples to find ways to make them self sufficient so they can push back against the companies that are buying rights to clear the forests. Hazel's early career was with an oil company but even then she was pushing to save the environment.
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Episode 40: Koreena Malone is an exciting person and is making a difference in our community. In this episode we talk about Radical Self Care, that it is a gift to get older and menopause. We also talked about a book: How to Be Less Stupid About Race, on racism, white supremacy, and the racial divide by CRYSTAL MARIE FLEMING. I've read it, will read it again and recommend it for all of us.
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Episode 38: Ani talks with Joan Quenan, a mid 70s independent woman who spends much of her life helping others. Joan and Ani met when they were both residents in the same apartment complex. Ani married Ty and moved out and Joan moved out into a van and took off to travel the national parks of the American West for 5 months.
The apartment complex is designed for Active Adults who are 55 and older. 85% of the units are in the City of Austin affordable program and both Joan and Ani qualified by having an income below the Median Family Income in Austin.
Joan talks about her travel adventure, the issues facing an aging population searching for affordable housing and what she is doing to make her next years better.
Joan had a great adventure touring in her van and is looking forward to getting back to work as she volunteers to help people with their income tax returns under an AARP program for older adults.
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Episode 37: On October 18th we finished an intensive virtual retreat that ran from 10 am to 5:30 pm every day for 40 days...we were alternatively exhausted and enthused at what we learned. We took some time out to record our reaction to the message and the practice of this ancient form of self actualizing practice. Hope you learn some things and enjoy the conversation.
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Episode 36: Ani Colt and Truda Stransky get deep into the concept of self love and why it is important to all of us. They really enjoy each other and it shows as they go back and forth about their work and lives. They also discuss Ani's book Self Love as Spiritual Practice: Nine Keys to Loving Yourself. The book is available on Amazon.
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Episode 35: A man of strong faith, Neil has spent most of his life helping the BIPOC community by teaching and organizing programs. His work in Atlanta and Pittsburg have changed thousands of lives. Neil and I met at a National Bike Summit in Washington DC. We later worked together to qualify and certify Neil as a League Coach so he could certify League Cycling Instructors. Now he is training and certifying LCIs around the nation in a special BIPOC seminar sponsored by Quality Bike Products. Admit serious health issues, Neil lives a life of service and has had an impact on thousands of his neighbors and strangers across the nation. We shared some laughter about the good times and talked about the trying times as well.
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34: Good Grief 2 - Nancy Jackson and our own Preston "Ty" Tyree talk about the death of their Father, Mother and Brother Their Father died in an automobile crash on his way to move a refrigerator at her property in the woods. Their mother died after a long illness and Nancy was with her at the end. Their brother Ned died estranged and it was difficult for both of them. This discussion has some moments of laughter and joy. We welcome your feed back on our series on grief.
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Episode 33: Andy Robin had an eclectic career path and now is working hard to keep his retired life just as varied. His experience prompted him to write "Tapas Life." A quick read it is almost like having a conversation with Andy. If you get to 65, with some care you’re likely to live another 20 - 25 years or more. Andy’s book ‘Tapas Life’ is not your typical “retirement” book. It’s a step-by-step process to leading an interesting, rich, and fulfilling life after a long career.
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Episode 32: Good Grief 1: Introduction to our series on Loss and Grief: Truda Spansky has been a psychoanalyst for 36 years. She is still working with clients via the internet but she sat down with us in the studio to talk about her Jungian view of grief. Loss is real and everyone experiences it. What we heard from Truda is that everyone deals with it in their own way. Truda also was gracious enough to talk about her own grief. This is the beginning of a special series on Grief where our guests will talk about how they have dealt with their losses and the resulting grief.
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Episode 31: 09/19/2021: Rich is Managing Editor at Next Avenue, a non-profit that is a part of the PBS system and whose mission statement says “Our mission is to meet the needs and unleash the potential of older Americans through the power of media. He is an author of two books about personal finance and they are both on Amazon. How to Avoid a Mid-Life Financial Crisis (Avoid Book) and The Money Book of Personal Finance (Money Book). Rich can be reached via email atreisenbert@nextavenue.organd on twitter at @richeis315
I found out about Next Avenue in 2019 when I was asked to answer some questions about bicycling for older Americans who were starting or getting back to riding. Turns out one of the writers for Next Avenue, Brette Sember, was writing an article on “Why You Might Want to Consider Getting Back on a Bike for a September 25, 2019 article. Full disclosure, I have been an avid reader and financial supporter of Next Avenue since 2019.
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Episode 30: August 12, 2021: Melissa is currently working as a fashion model and she spoke with Ani and Preston about that work. Melissa and I met over lunch at a National Bike Summit and I was instantly a little bit in love. Her energy permeates any room she is in. She is an ardent advocate and activist for social justice, women and cyclists. This is a second career, her first included a stint as a Clinical Neuropsychologist in Rhode Island including adjunct work at Brown University. Here is a link to her modeling agency (Donahuemodels.com) for booking and her Instagram account (@melissa.mangili) for following. We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will be ad free.com
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Episode 29: 09/05/21: John talks about his new book, his time in France and Africa and our times together in Prep School as well as his life that he is thankful for. John has recently published a book “The Star Gazer” that is basically an autobiography with the names changed to protect the guilty. It is available on Amazon (use the whole name “The Star Gazer: An Amazing Search for Family” to avoid confusion. Or you can go to John’s website (created by his son Nat) and get the back story. This link will take you to the “SHOP” page but you should click on “HOME” to get the full effect.
https://wilkes1019.wixsite.com/thestargazer/shop
This is a fairly wide ranging interview with a prep school class mate of Preston’s. John played football and Preston ran cross country so you can see that they didn’t hang out in the same spaces. John has had a life of privilege and is suitably appreciative of the opportunities that he has faced. Now at 77 he doesn’t look his age. However, he is facing medical issues and is still working to keep fit and active. He just got back home to New Jersey after a two week cruise with his wife.
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Episode 28: 08/29/21 Linda Anderson dives into the world of books and book conservancy as well as her background as an art teacher. She makes her own sketch books and recently returned from a camping trip that covered 2,500 miles in the Southwest. She talks about NaNoWiMo or National November Writing Month when you are supposed to do a novel of 50,000 words in 30 days.
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Episode 27: 08/22/2021 Jessica Lemann talks with Ani and Preston about her life and her work as Associate Director of Outreach & Advocacy at AARP in Texas. She gives us insights into the philosophy of AARP as well as the focus of some of the programs like Livable Communities. We have crossed paths frequently in the past as Jessica has worked on bicyclist safety and livable communities. Besides Jessica is a very smart, interesting person in her own right. We had a good time with this one, some people it is just fun to talk with and be around.
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Episode 26: 08/15/2021: Preston talks with Elizabeth Sluder about the work she is involved in helping people live a life after addiction. In a relatively rural area of historic Virginia she helps create space for people to help themselves. She is also working towards her own aging years through activity and diet. Elizabeth is also Preston's cousin... Listening to all she is doing is exhausting...
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Elsa is a first generation American who has a Master's degree in Physical Therapy and is working to make the lives of our elder population better. A year ago she started a business "Elderwheels" to provide "Premium assisted mobility for Seniors." This interview got pretty intense as we touched on many issues that Elsa feels strongly about. One of Elsa's biggest concerns is that many people don't recognize that other people may operate differently and have different ways of dealing with the world. If you want personal service for your necessary trip, Call or text Elsa at 512-779-8383 or email at elderwheelsatx@gmail.com.
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DeVon is a Marine, a Financial Planner, and is working to make his community better. He expects to live until he is 95 which gives him a lot of time to make a difference. If you are interested in his professional help you can reach him at DeVonDarden@FinancialGuide.com.
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Tye Sheets Pierpont and Chip talking about traveling all over the world and the people they have met, about physical fitness and their decision to leave the United States for their retirement home in Thailand! Their travel stories are amazing as this couple have immersed themselves in the cultures they have found themselves in. They talk about holding Syrian refugee babies in Greece!
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I think Howie Richey’s Twitter account says it all:
Howie Richey (@howzow). Party host, ace Texpert tour guide, social designer, woodworker, word arranger, radio personality, funny sort. He has also written a book about Austin called Party Weird and that is the link to buy it.
We met Howie through his wife Linda Anderson who showed up at our Tai Chi group and then both of them showed up at a campout event near Castroville, TX that was hosted by a mutual friend. They are the kind of interesting, out of the box, folks we generally are drawn to.
Howie came to the “Studio” in our house for this interview.
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First, we are glad to be back from the long break we took during the pandemic. What with selling and buying a house, moving our furniture in to storage, traveling around to AirBNBs and then moving all that stuff in storage back into a new house and then to both have to go in for surgery… it has been an eventful time.
But today, we are back and excited about our two guests. Our primary focus is on Growing Old(er)! and we are all doing that, but our guests today helped create a website/clearinghouse for resources to combat Ageism. That site is OldSchool.info and they worked with Ashton Applewhite to make it happen. People are always surprised to hear that Ani and I are approaching 80. That is because they have an idea of what 80 looks like and have a skewed vision of what 80 year olds should act like.
Kyrié (Kee-re-ay) Carpenter (6/6/86) has an interesting website called Kyrieosity.com. She does keynotes and workshops to “plant the seeds of personal and cultural growth” and also is managing editor of the blog posts on ChangingAging with Dr. Bill Thomas. I took the effort to read her masters thesis to see what she had to say about the Anti-Aging myth in America. She has an interesting take and I will ask her about that.
Ryan Backer (6/8/88) is a self-proclained Age Activist - They identify as a white, non-binary, European-American ‘old person in training’ with a BS degree in Gerontological Studies. He also aims high, aiming to eradicate all forms of oppression. On his website AgeActivism.Com he talks about his workshops called AGE QUEER.
Sit back and relax and lets see what our guests have to say about Anti-Ageism and Growing Old(er)!.
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Episode 20: Hosted by Preston "Ty" Tyree and Ani Colt: The conversation in this episode is far ranging but keeps coming back to being active physically and mentally to maintain your edge into your 80's and beyond. Chris Crowley, 86 year old Author of Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy - Until You're 80 and Beyond has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into 23 languages. This book was his first about what you can do to help you age better and enjoy aging more. Chris also recommends his book Younger Next Year The Exercise Program and Fit Forever videos. The newest edition of the YNY book has new material about keeping mentally active as well. Chris quoted his co-author, Henry Lodge as saying "how long you live is 80% genetics and how well you live is 20% genetics."
Chris and I met at a bicycle camp in Connecticut 15 years ago just after his book was first published. Now he has released a new edition with new material about mental aging and staving off Alzheimer's disease. The 20th episode Growing Old(er)! seemed a great time to ask him to talk about what he has learned about aging well.
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Episode 18: Hosted by Preston "Ty" Tyree: Ani Colt is in her 80th year and talks about what that means and how an adventure is playing out during this time of pandemic and civil unrest around criminal justice reform.
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Episode 17: Hosted by Ani Colt: Ani Colt speaks with her friend Suzann Robins -- a 30 minute conversation that covers gender, labels, the importance of embracing diversity and so much more. Suzann, who Ani sees as a really smart woman, speaks of us living in a world where we are afraid of each other -- that this is not a way to love -- why we need to stand on the side of love. Suzann uses phrases such as “emotion is energy in motion”, and intimacy: “if I let you see into me -- then we have intimacy.” Suzann and Ani scheduled the interview to discuss the murder of George Floyd and the conversation reached further into many diverse issues. Suzann and Ani came together for friendship and higher purpose work shortly before 9/11, another world changing atrocity.Suzann's book is Exploring Intimacy - Cultivating Healthy Relationships through Insight and Intuition. Suzann Robins. It's widely available in print and e-book formats. One of the things that Suzann does is lead Cuddle Parties and more information can be found at this link.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=58401706&fan_landing=true)
Episode 18: Chris Gross talks with Preston Tyree about the FrankenBike swap meets. We also got into discussions about making money, loving people, the pandemic and criminal justice. Chris calls himself a recovering iconoclast as he reaches 50 years old.
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Episode 16: Cohosted by Ani Colt and Ty Tyree: getting married in you 70s is not for sissies. But selling a house, buying a new house and trying to figure out what to throw away adds a who level of complexity. Ani and Ty talk about moving in the middle of a Pandemic. You can help support this podcast by clicking on this link and donating a small amount monthly.
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Episode 15: Hosted by Ani Colt: Sandy Gil and I clicked when we first met a couple of years ago now. She’s a 1946, born eleven months after World War II ended. Growing has always been important to Sandy and her work involves helping other people grow. Because of the pandemic, Sandy is taking the time to go deeper into the process. She speaks of the need to “Be before the Do.”
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Episode 15: This bonus discussion with Dr. Kaye, of why healthy touch is important from birth to death gives us a good reason to go back and listen to Epiphany Jordan (#13) and Dr. Susan Kaye (#14) Music by Bensound
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Episode 14: Hosted by Ani Colt: Ani talks with Dr. Susan Kaye: Today, I recorded a session with my friend Susan Kaye. Susan is a Ph.D., Sexologist, Sexuality Educator, and Surrogate Partner Specialist. As it says on her website, DrSusanKaye.com, she believes that everything begins and ends in connection with our bodies, “I help others to heal and to grow through connecting to this vehicle that takes us through life.” I met her through her work -- as I’d been involved in the sexuality world through a journal I published on spirituality and sexuality. Susan and I spoke about the need for healthy touch. Susan is a woman who feels she is doing what she was meant to do in this life. Born in 1949, Susan is going strong in her work and life at age 70! It was a great gift to do this podcast with Susan and I hope it encourages you as well as entertains. Music by Bensound.com
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Epiphany Jordan lives out of the box, and this interview with her helped me discover why she is so darn interesting, starting with her parents. Her Jewish grandfather was on the run from the Nazis right before World War Two started. Her mother was born in Palestine and is half Catholic and half Jewish. Her Muslim father was born in India, and grew up in South Africa. Each came to USC for college. Both of her parents were academics in Reno where Epiphany was born. She shares in the interview about her unique spirituality and that one of her core strengths or pillars of her personality is around nurturing. Epiphany is the author of the book Somebody Hold Me, the single person's guide to nurture human touch, Our recording was done during the COVID-19 pandemic. She said after we are finished with social distancing, “We have a chance to redesign human touch, which has kind of been my mission for a long time.”
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Episode 12: 04/13/20: Deaton Bednar talks to us about her life and how she is dealing with growing old(er)!. She is making a difference in other peoples lives in her second or is it her third career. She is owner and prime operator for Texas Bike Tours. Link to Texas Bike Tours. One of her comments is worth living with, "When something doesn't go right, I think Oh, wow!. I can't wait to see what good is going to come out of that."
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Episode 11: We review the three days we spent at the Abundant Living Retreat. Who we talked to, what we heard and a short conversation with George who runs Camp Allen in Navasota, TX. We also talk briefly with our favorite History Nerd, Suzette about her life. Here is a link to the Camp Allen site. Abundant Living is sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Here is a link to the Abundant Living site. Here is a 23 sec video of the group at the closing session.
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Two segments, one about ONEderment Central the development we are working on in Austin, TX and one about Ani's thoughts on approaching her 80th birthday. In this episode Ani and Ty talk about the many different parts of the ONEderment Central project, from the affordable housing, community center, and small business incubator space to the assisted living. If you want to see more go to www.onedermentcentral.com. Ty learns more about who Ani is and some of the things she cares most deeply about.
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Debbie has to make hard choices in her own life and for her clients. She has great advice for all of us who are Growing Old(er) and she does it with great joy.
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Amy ran a hospital for the Army in Baghdad and now she is running her own medical services company and has created a nonprofit that provides medical support for people in her community that are without services. Amy has never lacked something to do to change the world. Check out her companies at www.circahealthllc.com and www.ncpopuphealth.org.
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Virginia is a strong woman who chose to go her own way and has been growing old(er) successfully for a long time. Wonderful story teller so this one runs a little longer than most.
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Debbie helps people who are aging. She may become a court appointed guardian or she may just provide the paperwork so an aging family member can tell people what is important. She has created a book called BluePrint to Aging Your Way.
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In this episode we hear how plans and expectations don't always become reality and how one professional athlete is managing to accept what is and be happy.
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Veronica spends time talking about her mother and grandmother and their influence on her career as a professional female of Hispanic descent in a white male profession. She is working hard to blend career and family.
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This is a precursor to our extended conversation with Veronica. This is the first conversation with a woman and the first conversation with co-hosts. The episode will drop on Sunday February 16, 2020 at 9:00 pm.
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John talks about how the things he didn't know about Social Security and Medicare cost him some money. But most of the conversation is about being car free, walking everywhere, and retirement. John is keeping busy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=58401706&fan_landing=true)
We look at the one person's take on the difficulties of trying to help an elderly relative who is having difficulty managing financial resources while still trying to maintain a lifestyle that is comfortable and familiar. How to protect him from the people who will take advantage of him. What are the resources available and how it impacts not just his life but the lives of all of his caring relatives.
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Comments on health, today's economy, serendipity, and friends.
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