Episodes

Life in Ecuador lends itself to mindfulness, meditation and music. However, no matter where we live, the quality of our lives and our health is intimately connected to our diet and lifestyle. That is what determines how balanced our gut microbiome is, which determines how robust our immune system, and ultimately, how well we retain healthy brain functioning. When her mom was diagnosed with dementia, Kate set her sights on understanding this cruel disease and how to prevent it. Her discoveries l...

Kathy Haueisen first moved to Houston with her family in 1982. After a brief return to her home state of Ohio, she again settled in Texas in 1996. Already a journalist and published writer, she earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1985, intending to teach creative writing. Instead, she took a 35 year detour as an ordained pastor before retiring to write more in 2014. For the past few years Kathy embarked on an unusual project - writing her first historical fiction novel. The topic turned out to...

Kathy Haueisen first moved to Houston with her family in 1982. After a brief return to her home state of Ohio, she again settled in Texas in 1996. Already a journalist and published writer, she earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1985, intending to teach creative writing. Instead, she took a 35 year detour as an ordained pastor before retiring to write more in 2014. For the past few years Kathy embarked on an unusual project - writing her first historical fiction novel. The topic turned out to...

Kathy Haueisen first moved to Houston with her family in 1982. After a brief return to her home state of Ohio, she again settled in Texas in 1996. Already a journalist and published writer, she earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1985, intending to teach creative writing. Instead, she took a 35 year detour as an ordained pastor before retiring to write more in 2014. For the past few years Kathy embarked on an unusual project - writing her first historical fiction novel. The topic turned out to...

In this special edition of Women Over 70-Aging Reimagined, we celebrate reaching our milestone of interviewing 70 women over 70. Guests Susanne Dumbleton (Ep #082) and Judith DeVeries (Ep #002), who were our 1st and 70th guests (despite the episode numbers) return to Women Over 70–Aging Reimagined for a provocative discussion about women, aging, and the issues that matter most to our community. Our sincere thanks to the Podcast Discussion Club and Advocates for Women Aging guests who dropped i...

In this special edition of Women Over 70-Aging Reimagined, we celebrate reaching our milestone of interviewing 70 women over 70. Guests Susanne Dumbleton (Ep #082) and Judith DeVeries (Ep #002), who were our 1st and 70th guests (despite the episode numbers) return to Women Over 70–Aging Reimagined for a provocative discussion about women, aging, and the issues that matter most to our community. Our sincere thanks to the Podcast Discussion Club and Advocates for Women Aging guests who dropped i...

In this special edition of Women Over 70-Aging Reimagined, we celebrate reaching our milestone of interviewing 70 women over 70. Guests Susanne Dumbleton (Ep #082) and Judith DeVeries (Ep #002), who were our 1st and 70th guests (despite the episode numbers) return to Women Over 70–Aging Reimagined for a provocative discussion about women, aging, and the issues that matter most to our community. Our sincere thanks to the Podcast Discussion Club and Advocates for Women Aging guests who dropped i...

Feisty and outspoken! That is how we describe Linda Randall - semi-retired psychotherapist, board member of Village Chicago, active and resilient. Linda does not mince words when it comes to loss and grieving. Loss comes in many forms: physical, psychological, emotional, cognitive and sexual. The old adage, Linda concedes, that tells us ‘The best is yet to come’, doesn’t feel true anymore. Yet, she continues, we are all resilient or we wouldn’t be here. Linda encourages us to think about all th...

Feisty and outspoken! That is how we describe Linda Randall - semi-retired psychotherapist, board member of Village Chicago, active and resilient. Linda does not mince words when it comes to loss and grieving. Loss comes in many forms: physical, psychological, emotional, cognitive and sexual. The old adage, Linda concedes, that tells us ‘The best is yet to come’, doesn’t feel true anymore. Yet, she continues, we are all resilient or we wouldn’t be here. Linda encourages us to think about all th...

Feisty and outspoken! That is how we describe Linda Randall - semi-retired psychotherapist, board member of Village Chicago, active and resilient. Linda does not mince words when it comes to loss and grieving. Loss comes in many forms: physical, psychological, emotional, cognitive and sexual. The old adage, Linda concedes, that tells us ‘The best is yet to come’, doesn’t feel true anymore. Yet, she continues, we are all resilient or we wouldn’t be here. Linda encourages us to think about all th...

At age 91, Dr. Marie Kisiel continues to pursue her passions as a mentor to people of all ages and as a writer about seasons in human life, centering on food, learning and work. The daughter of immigrant parents who had little formal education, Marie ignored convention by going straight through from high school to a Ph.D. in English with a minor in Guidance and Counseling. She then married, lived abroad with her husband, settled in the western suburbs of Illinois, had two “marvelous” daught...

At age 91, Dr. Marie Kisiel continues to pursue her passions as a mentor to people of all ages and as a writer about seasons in human life, centering on food, learning and work. The daughter of immigrant parents who had little formal education, Marie ignored convention by going straight through from high school to a Ph.D. in English with a minor in Guidance and Counseling. She then married, lived abroad with her husband, settled in the western suburbs of Illinois, had two “marvelous” daught...

At age 91, Dr. Marie Kisiel continues to pursue her passions as a mentor to people of all ages and as a writer about seasons in human life, centering on food, learning and work. The daughter of immigrant parents who had little formal education, Marie ignored convention by going straight through from high school to a Ph.D. in English with a minor in Guidance and Counseling. She then married, lived abroad with her husband, settled in the western suburbs of Illinois, had two “marvelous” daught...

Susanne Dumbleton, Ph.D., does the research and then creates courses--e.g., Little Women, Joan of Arc, women leaders of social movements--to enlighten adults about the fight for women’s and human rights in the United States and around the world. She also is a prolific writer of OpEds, articles and essays concerning social justice reforms. A career in higher education enabled Susanne to pursue innovative paths in teaching and academic leadership, particularly serving adult and nontraditional stud...

Susanne Dumbleton, Ph.D., does the research and then creates courses--e.g., Little Women, Joan of Arc, women leaders of social movements--to enlighten adults about the fight for women’s and human rights in the United States and around the world. She also is a prolific writer of OpEds, articles and essays concerning social justice reforms. A career in higher education enabled Susanne to pursue innovative paths in teaching and academic leadership, particularly serving adult and nontraditional stud...

Susanne Dumbleton, Ph.D., does the research and then creates courses--e.g., Little Women, Joan of Arc, women leaders of social movements--to enlighten adults about the fight for women’s and human rights in the United States and around the world. She also is a prolific writer of OpEds, articles and essays concerning social justice reforms. A career in higher education enabled Susanne to pursue innovative paths in teaching and academic leadership, particularly serving adult and nontraditional stud...

In early adulthood, small town girl Zib Hinz changed her mind about living life by the script. She set out to direct her own path, guided by curiosity and opportunity. In the late 1960s and early 70s, Zib traveled across Europe, the Middle East, and hiked above the Arctic Circle. She played vigorously: long distance running, hiking, biking, skiing, and sailing a double ended ketch with her husband. When Zib gave birth to her only child at age 42, she needed to move her professional career into a...

In early adulthood, small town girl Zib Hinz changed her mind about living life by the script. She set out to direct her own path, guided by curiosity and opportunity. In the late 1960s and early 70s, Zib traveled across Europe, the Middle East, and hiked above the Arctic Circle. She played vigorously: long distance running, hiking, biking, skiing, and sailing a double ended ketch with her husband. When Zib gave birth to her only child at age 42, she needed to move her professional career into a...

In early adulthood, small town girl Zib Hinz changed her mind about living life by the script. She set out to direct her own path, guided by curiosity and opportunity. In the late 1960s and early 70s, Zib traveled across Europe, the Middle East, and hiked above the Arctic Circle. She played vigorously: long distance running, hiking, biking, skiing, and sailing a double ended ketch with her husband. When Zib gave birth to her only child at age 42, she needed to move her professional career into a...

Since 1983, Dolly Kennedy has worked to keep the Dolly Steamboat filled with people. A natural born publicist, she first worked with her husband, creator of the steamboat. They had a dream to put Canyon Lake AZ on the tourist map. They were so successful that the company was sold in 1987 and Dolly has worked for the new owners ever since. “Do something every day to make someone else feel good.” - Dolly Kennedy Still active in her community today, Dolly walks each year in the annual fundraiser ...

Since 1983, Dolly Kennedy has worked to keep the Dolly Steamboat filled with people. A natural born publicist, she first worked with her husband, creator of the steamboat. They had a dream to put Canyon Lake AZ on the tourist map. They were so successful that the company was sold in 1987 and Dolly has worked for the new owners ever since. “Do something every day to make someone else feel good.” - Dolly Kennedy Still active in her community today, Dolly walks each year in the annual fundraiser ...

Since 1983, Dolly Kennedy has worked to keep the Dolly Steamboat filled with people. A natural born publicist, she first worked with her husband, creator of the steamboat. They had a dream to put Canyon Lake AZ on the tourist map. They were so successful that the company was sold in 1987 and Dolly has worked for the new owners ever since. “Do something every day to make someone else feel good.” - Dolly Kennedy Still active in her community today, Dolly walks each year in the annual fundraiser ...

“The red fuzzy PJ’s stood for everything I lost.” - Sara Hart A PhD and professor of communication, successful head of training in the HR division of Pfizer, author, speaker, and coach, Sara Hart is a model of how women are making a difference even as they age. Some people never get around to downsizing. Sara has done it twice. \ First at 50, when she left her high profile job and moved across the country with no idea what was next. And then, a second time, 3 years ago. How do you know when en...

“The red fuzzy PJ’s stood for everything I lost.” - Sara Hart A PhD and professor of communication, successful head of training in the HR division of Pfizer, author, speaker, and coach, Sara Hart is a model of how women are making a difference even as they age. Some people never get around to downsizing. Sara has done it twice. \ First at 50, when she left her high profile job and moved across the country with no idea what was next. And then, a second time, 3 years ago. How do you know when en...