Adventures In Aging
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsDid you ever realize that the longer you live, the more life you have? Adventures In Aging is the podcast that makes that mindset a reality, bringing a lighthearted approach to something we all have in common - growing older. Pam (a Registered nurse, past senior healthcare company owner, and Alzheimer’s expert) and Gary (a veteran healthcare industry consultant) join together to share their fascinating stories, life-changing experiences, tough decisions, career challenges, and unique insight from their more than fifty years of working in senior living. Make the most of growing older, and find value in every single day, listening to interesting topics, opinions, and the premier voices on personal growth and ageless life enrichment. So come along for the ride, and let’s laugh, live, and love life...because we are just getting started!
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Episodes
Ep. 88 - Emotions. . .how are you doing?
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 28.3 MBListen as Pam and Gary discuss the origins of emotions, the meaning of emotions, and how we use them as a form of communication with others.
Ep. 87 - Now a word from . . . impromptu speaking
January 09, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBHave you ever been put on the spot to say something for which you were not prepared? Listen as Pam and Gary share their impromptu experiences.
Ep. 86 - Gary’s Leadership Styles
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 74.5 MBListen in as Pam interviews Gary on his 40+ years in management as he shares some practical, some humorous, and some insightful leadership principles.
Ep. 85 - Let’s go shopping!
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 80.3 MBPam and Gary talk about the “why” behind people shop styles based on age, gender, and other motivating factors.
Ep. 84 - Things boomers grew up doing that we wouldn’t do today.
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 67.2 MBJoin in the fun as Pam and Gary talk about a wide range of experiences they had growing up as boomers that would be out of the question doing today.
Ep. 83 - Advice we would give to our younger selves.
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 73.2 MBPam and Gary discuss a wide range of topics we’d love to tell our younger selves.
Ep. 82 - It Doesn't Have to Be That Way
September 12, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBEnjoy listening to Pam and Gary talk about problem-solving skills to get ourselves out of difficult situations we sometimes find ourselves in.
Ep. 81 - Self-Help: Mind, Body, Soul and
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBSee if you can relate as Pam and Gary explore and share their stories of the four key areas of self-help.
Ep. 80 - Difference between being alone and being lonely
August 01, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBEnjoy the conversation as Pam and Gary talk about the benefits of alone time and the challenges of facing loneliness.
Ep. 79 - Millennials vs Baby Boomers
July 18, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBPam and Gary talk about a number of everyday things we do and how, generally speaking, Millennials and Baby Boomers approach those things differently. Listen to see if you can relate!
Ep. 78 - Icebreakers
June 13, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBPam and Gary discuss a dozen common icebreakers people use to engage others in conversation - some work and others sometimes humorously don't.
Ep. 77 - Things People Say That Mean Nothing At All
June 06, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBEnjoy the fun as Pam and Gary share common phrases that we all use that really do not mean or convey anything at all.
Ep. 76 - Adventurers
May 09, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBEnjoy the discussion as Pam and Gary talk about adventurers who changed history and how they had an impact on our everyday life.
Ep. 75 - Vacations
April 11, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBListen in as Pam and Gary talk about vacation trips including their best, most challenging, and most memorable vacations.
Ep. 74 - Ghost Stories
March 21, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBJoin in the fun as Pam and Gary share some of their favorite personal paranormal experiences and ghost stories.
Ep. 73 - Feeling Nostalgic
March 14, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBPam and Gary share some of their nostalgic tales, along with discussing why we all, at times, get nostalgic about our past experiences.
Ep. 72 - Questions from our listeners
February 14, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBPam and Gary field a range of listener questions that give a fun, behind the scenes view of topic development and how they approach each show.
Ep. 71 - Personal accountability
February 07, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBPam and Gary talk about personal accountability and the importance of owning situations, good and not so good, that build trust, dependability, and honesty in our lives.
Ep. 70 - Overcoming Burnout and Demotivation
January 31, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBPam and Gary discuss common causes of burnout both in professional life and personal life including those who are caregivers. They share some personal insights for getting yourself and others through those tough times.
Ep. 69 - Our Mentors in Life
January 17, 2023 13:35 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBPam and Gary talk about the importance of mentors. Join as they share their own stories of how mentors influenced their careers and life along with some philosophies they live by because of the influence of their mentors.
Ep. 68 - Great quotes to live by
December 27, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBPam and Gary share some famous inspirational quotes from people who have changed the world with their actions and their words continue to motivate future generations.
Ep. 67 - Some things we hate to do
December 13, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 26.5 MBEnjoy the conversation as Pam and Gary talk about every day things they hate to do along with some tasks they don't mind doing that others don't like doing.
Ep. 66 - It's All About Point of View
November 08, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBPam and Gary discuss several topics showing how our own individual point of view impact opinions and decisions.
Ep. 65 - Memorable Holiday Memories
November 01, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 29.4 MBPam and Gary review the most common holidays throughout the year and share their memorable stories.
Ep. 64 - How To Feel Good As We Age
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBPam and Gary discuss specific recommendations for living a healthy and happy lifestyle as we age.
Ep. 63 - What me worry? Talking about Stress
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBPam and Gary discuss the common causes and symptoms of stress along with various ways of handling both acute and chronic stress in our everyday lives.
Ep. 62 - Foodies. . . Let’s talk about food
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 12.7 MBWe are all foodies in how we approach the dining experience. Pam and Gary talk about over 20 types of foodies in a light and entertaining discussion.
Ep. 61 - Time to get hip
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 13.8 MBPam and Gary talk about Pam’s recent hip replacement and the positive impact surgery can have on a person’s quality of life.
Ep. 60 - I think it’s time . . . to make a change
July 12, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MBPam and Gary talk about that moment when each of us says I think it’s time… to make a change. Sometimes it is a small decision and other times life changing but we all say it and deal with it in different ways.
Ep. 59 - Adventures in Aging: Facing our fears and phobias
July 05, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 20.8 MBPam and Gary discuss both rational and irrational fears and share personal stories along with suggestions on ways we can all deal with fears and phobias.
Ep. 58 - The ASAP approach to Alzheimer’s
June 21, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 21.1 MBPam and Gary discuss the very unique and successful ASAP program that stands for Awakening the Subconscious of the Alzheimer’s Patient that connects the positive emotions and feelings of the Alzheimer’s patient with the caregiver.
Ep. 57 - A Year Into Retirement
June 14, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 18.9 MBPam and Gary discuss with guest John and Phyllis their first year of retirement and whay they've experienced that first year.
Ep. 56 - Things people avoid doing
May 31, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 18.3 MBPam and Gary take their show on the road to talk about a wide range of personal and professional situations that people tend to avoid doing.
Ep. 55 - Isn’t that something?
May 24, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 17.4 MBJoin in the fun as Pam and Gary reveal common and sometimes ambiguous statements they and others use in everyday conversations.
Ep. 54 - What’s Your Passion?
May 17, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 18.2 MBPam and Gary define and talk about how the intense emotions and boundless energy around passion drives people into compelling and positive actions.
Ep. 53 - At the movies: From coming of age to old age
May 03, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBPam and Gary talk about the impact of movies portraying age as a main theme – from memorable teen movies to old age classics.
Ep. 52 - Little White Lies
April 19, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 26.5 MBPam and Gary Discuss why we all tell little white lies and how those sometimes lead to bigger issues.
Ep. 51 - Never Settle
April 13, 2022 13:12 - 32 minutes - 26.1 MBPam and Gary talk about common reasons people settle and ways to avoid falling into that mindset.
Ep. 50 - Metaphorically Speaking
March 29, 2022 07:13 - 31 minutes - 58.4 MBJoin in the fun as Pam and Gary offer a light conversation speaking almost entirely metaphorically using phrases that paint mental pictures we can all relate to.
Ep. 49 - How Time Flies
March 22, 2022 07:12 - 35 minutes - 13.9 MBPam and Gary, with guest Emma, discuss physical time and psychological time to offer reasons why sometimes time flies by and other times it seem to just slow down.
Ep. 48 - The Anniversary Show
March 15, 2022 08:41 - 36 minutes - 32.1 MBIt’s our podcast anniversary! Pam and Gary talk about highlights from the past year and offer insights as to how they prepare for the show and the behind the scenes of situations that created memorable moments.
Ep. 47 - Normal Aging
March 08, 2022 08:39 - 35 minutes - 30.4 MBPam and Gary talk through the different major body systems offering personal examples and recommendations of ways they are embracing their changing aging bodies.
Ep. 46 - Off The Cuff Conversation
February 22, 2022 08:16 - 31 minutes - 26.2 MBGet to know Pam and Gary a little better as they have an off the cuff conversation as they talk about life, work, relationships, and points of view on a wide range of topics!
Ep. 45 - Shared Experiences
February 15, 2022 14:12 - 35 minutes - 29.9 MBPam and Gary talk about shared experiences most of us have in common and how those events help us relate with one another in both good and challenging times.
Ep. 44 - What We Wish For
February 08, 2022 08:30 - 34 minutes - 30.1 MBPam and Gary discuss how making wishes plays in our culture and day-to-day lives. They also share some of their own personal wishes with the podcast audience.
Ep. 43 - That There's Fate
February 01, 2022 08:30 - 34 minutes - 29.7 MBJoin us as Pam and Gary discuss how fate plays a role in many personal and professional situations.
Ep. 42 - It's Just Common Sense
January 18, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 18.1 MBPam and Gary discuss the challenges of dealing with common sense and offer stories of their own regarding common sense or lack of it!
Ep. 41 - We Used To Do That!
January 11, 2022 08:30 - 25 minutes - 8.6 MBHow has technology replaced many routines in our daily lives? Pam and Gary discuss a handful of routine tasks that have changed to save us time and reduce stress. They also talk about some things we miss because of the technology in our lives.
Ep. 40 - Only In Your Dreams
January 04, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 13.2 MBPam and Gary talk about the importance of sleep, as well as relate interesting stories of reoccurring and interesting dreams they have both experienced.
Ep. 39 - The Art of Advice
December 28, 2021 15:28 - 31 minutes - 13.5 MBPam and Gary share their experiences of giving and receiving advice – some that are good and beneficial while others sometimes have not turned out so well.