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What are the habits and principles you come back to when life starts getting off track?

In What Are Your 10-10 Lifelines?, Kim Gaker shares the personal lifelines she uses to stay grounded physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. These aren't rules she claims to follow perfectly. They're reminders she returns to when she notices one area of life beginning to slip.

Kim starts with clarity, including an aspirational purpose statement centered around faith, joy, gratitude, love, vitality, peace, and using her time, talents, and resources to serve others. She then walks through the routines that help her maintain energy, productivity, influence, courage, movement, mood, nutrition, and overall wellness. 10-10 Living

She also gets candid about being vulnerable to depression and why movement, structure, spiritual devotion, sleep, nutrition, and intentional habits matter so much for her own mental well-being. Her point isn't perfection. It's noticing when something is pulling you away from the life you want and having something reliable to come back to. 10-10 Living

As you listen, don't just copy Kim's list. Ask yourself: What are your lifelines?

What consistently gives something back to your life, and what consistently takes something away?

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0:00 What Are Your 10-10 Lifelines?
0:57 How Kim Developed Her Personal Lifelines
2:47 Clarity: Remembering Your Purpose and Your “Why”
4:15 Kim Shares Her Personal Purpose Statement
6:32 Energy: Sleep, Exercise & Healthy Routines
9:15 Using Habits to Protect Your Mental Health
10:13 Productivity: Focus on What Matters Today
11:58 Influence: Treating Others Well and Practicing Gratitude
12:43 Courage: Speaking the Truth Instead of Being a “Bobblehead”
14:09 Movement, Mood, Faith & Nutrition

What happens when the career, title, and identity that defined so much of your life suddenly change?

In this episode of 10:10 Living, Stacey sits down with her longtime friend Kim Gaker, whose story spans decades of leadership in the automotive industry, breaking barriers for women, losing her first husband to pancreatic cancer, becoming a business owner, adopting her daughter Catherine from Russia, finding love again, and eventually redefining her purpose in retirement.

Kim shares how she entered the automotive industry at a time when very few women held leadership positions, eventually taking full ownership of the dealership her husband left behind. But some of the biggest moments of her life happened outside the business world, including adopting Catherine as a single mother and later building a new family with Doug. 10-10 Living 10-10 Living

Now at 70, Kim calls this her “giving back season.” She opens up about the identity shift that came with retirement, continuing to dream, serving organizations she believes in, and learning to let go of always needing to be the one driving the carriage. 10-10 Living

Through it all, Kim comes back to gratitude, faith, purpose, and surrounding yourself with people who help you become who you're meant to be.

If this conversation encourages you, share it with one person who might need it.

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0:00 Welcome to 10:10 Living
2:13 Meet Kim Gaker
5:53 How Stacey and Kim Ended Up Working Together
9:28 Breaking the Glass Ceiling in the Auto Industry
11:33 Leaving Corporate Life, Marriage & Unexpected Loss
12:30 How Kim Became a Dealership Owner
14:05 Turning 70 and Still Having More to Give
15:23 Retirement, Identity & the “Giving Back Season”
22:01 Adopting Catherine From Russia Changed Both Their Lives
26:13 Finding Love Again and Building a New Family

What does it actually take to build a full life when health, faith, relationships, emotions, gratitude, joy, and purpose are all connected?

In the final episode with Dr. Doug Gaker, Stacey walks through the 10 Pillars of 10-10 Living, exploring health, adventure, spirituality, fun, laughter, emotional and mental well-being, gratitude, peace, joy, and love.

This episode is meant to be interactive. As Stacey moves through each pillar, ask yourself the same questions. Which areas are thriving, and which ones could use a little more attention?

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0:00 10 Pillars of 10-10 Living
1:38 Health: Why True Wellness Requires Balance
5:15 Adventure: What Still Makes Doug's Heart Race
6:39 Spirituality: Doug's Daily Secret Weapon
16:23 Fun: The Golden Eagle, Favorite Words & Favorite Songs
19:41 Laughter: What Made Doug Laugh Today
20:25 Emotional & Mental Well-Being: Protecting Your Mindset
21:37 Gratitude: Asking “What Are You Grateful for Today?”
22:21 Peace: Finding Calm Through Faith
23:22 Joy & Love: Protecting Joy When Life Gets Hard

Can learning to laugh at life actually help you live it more fully?

In Seriously Funny Business for Living Fully, Stacey and Dr. Doug Gaker explore why humor has been one of Doug's greatest tools throughout his life. Doug says he processes almost everything through humor, and that perspective has helped him stay imaginative, navigate stress, connect with people, and bring laughter into some surprisingly difficult situations.

The conversation moves from hilarious real-life stories and childhood memories to something deeper: using laughter during grief, staying childlike through curiosity and wonder, and learning to step outside a situation long enough to see it differently.

If life has felt heavy lately, this episode may be the reminder you need to look for something worth smiling about.

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0:00 Seriously Funny Business for Living Fully
1:31 Why Doug Processes Everything Through Humor
3:28 What Makes Him Laugh the Hardest
8:00 How Laughter Helped During a Stressful Childhood
9:13 The Joy of Making Someone in Their 90s Belly Laugh
11:36 Using Humor in the Middle of Grief
15:47 Humor, Grief & Seeing People Differently
18:06 The Motorcycle Story Doug Still Can't Forget
23:39 Why Staying Childlike Requires Wonder
28:39 The Water-Skiing Story That Left Everyone on the Ground Laughing

What's one ridiculous or funny moment from your life that still makes you laugh every time you think about it?

What are the lifelines that keep your life grounded when everything else gets complicated?

In What Are Your 10-10 Lifelines?, Stacey asks Dr. Doug Gaker to share the principles he believes are foundational to living fully. Doug approaches the question like a mechanic diagnosing an engine: when something isn't working, break the system down, find the area that's out of alignment, and address it.

Stacey and Doug also explore John 10:10, eternity, and the idea that living fully doesn't mean reaching a perfect destination. It's about following a process that keeps God, purpose, generosity, and perspective in the right order.

As you listen, think about your own lifelines. What keeps you anchored when life gets difficult?

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0:00 What Are Your 10-10 Lifelines?
1:48 Why Doug Thinks About Life Like an Engine
2:57 Why Financial Wellness Affects Everything Else
3:46 Keeping Money in the Right Place
4:54 Can Money Be Used to Impact Eternity?
5:50 When Money Starts Replacing God
6:43 What Is the “True Life”?
7:56 Thinking About Life Beyond Death
8:38 Are You Living for This Life or the Next?
9:40 Stacey's Perspective on John 10:10 and Eternity

What does living life to the fullest look like after decades of success, hardship, faith, family, and unexpected turns?

In this episode of 10:10 Living, Stacey sits down with her longtime friend Dr. Doug Gaker, a retired urologist, father, mentor, classic-car enthusiast, and one of the people who has had the greatest impact on her life. Doug shares how dreams, adversity, faith, mentors, medicine, family, and a constant sense of wonder have shaped the way he approaches life.

At the heart of the conversation is a simple idea: you don't always need enough light to see the entire road. Sometimes you just need enough light for the next step.

If this conversation encouraged you, share it with one person who might need it and subscribe for the rest of Doug's four-part conversation.

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0:00 Welcome to 10:10 Living
1:55 Meet Dr. Doug Gaker
7:13 Doug's Story of Dreams, Hardship & Faith
8:27 Staying Young Through Wonder and Imagination
11:08 Why Doug Uses Classic Cars to Impact People
16:20 Why Helping Just One Person Can Be Enough
20:00 Why the “Sunset” May Be His Most Effective Season
21:34 A Medical Career Built on Curiosity and Innovation
27:24 The Mentors and Giants Who Shaped His Life
30:15 Big Wave Moments: Medicine, Tennis & Beating the Odds

What actually makes a life feel full? In the final episode with Marshall Beer, Stacey explores 10 pillars of living life to the fullest, including health, adventure, spirituality, fun, laughter, mindset, gratitude, peace, joy, and love.

As Marshall approaches 90, he shares the perspective that can only come from decades of relationships, challenges, family, work, and everyday experiences. They talk about why health is about more than physical fitness, the importance of staying open to faith and spirituality, creating peaceful relationships through respect, and learning to appreciate the small moments that bring genuine joy.

Marshall also shares his daily habits for keeping a healthy mindset, why gratitude helps him recognize how fortunate he has been, and the lasting impact of the love he received from his grandmother, wife, children, friends, and family.

This conversation is a reminder that living fully is not about perfecting one area of your life. It is about caring for the many parts of life that make it meaningful.

If something Marshall shares resonates with you, subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs it, and think about which of these 10 pillars deserves a little more attention in your own life.

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0:00 The 10 Pillars of Living Life to the Fullest
4:39 Why Adventure Still Matters at Almost 90
6:31 An Honest Conversation About Faith and Spirituality
10:48 The Simple Things That Make Life More Fun
15:20 Daily Habits for a Healthier Mindset
17:33 How Gratitude Changes the Way You See Your Life
20:14 Why Respect May Be the Secret to More Peace
22:09 Finding Joy in the Little Things
24:05 The Kind of Love You Remember for a Lifetime
27:56 Marshall’s 10-10 Takeoff: Life in One Word

What does it look like to live life to the fullest at almost 90? In this episode of 10 10 Living, Stacey welcomes Marshall Beer back for a conversation about humor, laughter, staying young at heart, and why learning not to take yourself too seriously can help you enjoy life more.

Marshall shares some of the stories that still make him laugh decades later, along with what nearly 90 years of life have taught him about relationships, leadership, family, aging well, and keeping a childlike spirit.

They also talk about how humor can lighten difficult days, why humility helps people connect with you, and how surrounding yourself with younger generations can keep your outlook fresh. Marshall even shares how walking, Pilates, strength, and staying active help him maintain his independence as he approaches 90.

Sometimes living life to the fullest means remembering that not everything needs to feel quite so heavy.

If this conversation gives you a laugh or reminds you of someone who never fails to make you smile, share it with them and subscribe for more conversations about living with greater joy, purpose, and gratitude.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Why Humor Is Part of Living Life to the Fullest
1:46 How Marshall Finds Laughter on Hard Days
4:17 The Golf Story That Still Makes Him Laugh
6:35 What Makes Marshall Laugh the Hardest
9:36 Why Taking Yourself Too Seriously Hurts Relationships
12:13 How Humor Can Lighten Your Life
17:47 The People You Can Never Be Serious Around
21:40 How to Stay Childlike at Almost 90
27:19 Staying Healthy and Independent as You Age
31:34 The Golf Memory He’ll Never Forget

After nearly 90 years of living, what are the things you realize you simply don't want to live without?

In this episode of 10:10 Living, Marshall Beere shares his personal 10:10 Lifelines, the relationships, habits, values, and simple pleasures that have helped anchor him throughout his life. His first lesson is one worth remembering: hold tightly to your friendships while you have them.

Marshall talks about family, humor, sports, good food, staying informed, caring for his home, taking his health seriously, learning from mentors, and carrying a strong work ethic through every stage of life.

What makes this conversation special is how ordinary many of these lifelines are. A cup of coffee. A beautiful home. Dinner with people you love. Watching your favorite team. Staying connected to old friends. Sometimes a full life is built from appreciating the things that were there all along.

As you listen, think about your own list. What are the lifelines that keep you grounded?

0:00 Marshall's 10:10 Lifelines

1:20 Why You Should Hold Tight to Your Friendships

4:28 Family as a Lifelong Anchor

6:25 Why Humor Matters at Every Age

8:31 Finding Joy in Sports and Excellence

9:54 Good Food and the Simple Pleasures of Life

12:27 Staying Curious, Informed & Mentally Sharp

14:09 The Mentors Whose Advice Stays With You

15:46 Why Order and Taking Care of Your Home Matter

18:11 Take Your Health Seriously Before There's a Problem

19:46 The Work Ethic Marshall Hopes to Pass Down

TIMESTAMPS

What can almost 90 years of life teach us about success, relationships, aging, and truly living life to the fullest?

Stacey sits down with her friend Marshall Beer to hear the remarkable story behind nearly nine decades of life. Marshall shares his journey from growing up in small-town Pennsylvania and serving in the military to building a 37-year career with JCPenney, eventually becoming a vice president, and creating a life filled with family, golf, friendship, hard work, and unforgettable experiences.

He also opens up about losing his wife Gail, reconnecting with her decades after they first dated in college, staying physically active as he approaches 90, and why the little things in life have become some of the biggest things.

Marshall's perspective on aging is refreshingly simple: don't fear it. Stay engaged, take care of yourself, appreciate what you have, and keep looking forward.

If you could sit down with someone nearly 90 years old and ask them one question about life, what would you ask?

0:00 Meet Marshall Beer

3:24 From Small-Town Pennsylvania to New York City

9:48 Golf, Military Service & a Life Full of Experiences

14:19 How Hard Work Took Marshall to the Top of JCPenney

18:46 What It Really Feels Like to Be Almost 90

23:01 Why Marshall Chose Park City for His Next Chapter

25:26 Reuniting With His College Sweetheart 20 Years Later

30:11 The People and Mentors Who Shaped His Life

38:49 Why the Little Things Matter More as You Age

48:00 Marshall's Advice to Anyone Afraid of Getting Older