45 Forward

45 Forward

By Ron RoelSociety & Culture
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45 Forward episodes

  • 45 Forward #15 - Bridging Generations with Eunice Lin Nichols
    Originally broadcast 2021-04-19. Ron Roel and Eunice Lin Nichols discuss Encore.org’s intergenerational work, encore careers, and programs connecting people across age groups to address social challenges. Archived conversation; information reflects the time of recording.

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    53 min
  • 45 Forward #83 - Finding Humor in Everyday Life with Jerry Zezima
    Originally broadcast August 8, 2022. Humor columnist Jerry Zezima talks with Ron Roel about his writing, family life, and finding laughter in ordinary experiences as he gets older. Archived conversation; information reflects the time of recording.

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    51 min
  • 45 Forward #13 - Preparing for a Crisis with Linda Fostek
    Originally broadcast 2021-04-05. Linda Fostek joins Ron Roel to discuss personal and community crisis planning, emergency information files, and communicating a plan to the people who need it. Archived conversation; information reflects the time of recording.

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    53 min
  • 45 Forward #81 - Friendship Force: Connecting Across Cultures
    Originally broadcast July 25, 2022. Jackie Agdern and Jim Glasser join Ron Roel to share experiences with Friendship Force International, home hospitality, cultural exchanges, and friendships across borders. Archived conversation; information reflects the time of recording.

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    50 min
  • 45 Forward #12 - Choosing a New Home as Care Needs Change
    Originally broadcast 2021-03-29. Ron Roel and Robin Marks discuss senior housing options, care needs, social connections, and the questions families face when considering a move. Archived conversation; information reflects the time of recording.

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    51 min
  • 45 Forward #11 - Lance Cheney on Reinventing a Family Brush Company
    Originally broadcast 2021-03-22. Lance Cheney joins Ron Roel to recount Braun Brush Company’s move into specialized brush-making and the connections between his artistic work and business. Archived conversation; information reflects the time of recording.

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    51 min
  • 45 Forward #10 - The End-of-Life Journey and Creating a Legacy
    Originally broadcast 2021-03-15. Susan Capurso and Lisa Strahs-Lorenc discuss supporting individuals and families through the end of life, preserving personal stories, and navigating loss. Archived conversation; information reflects the time of recording.

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    51 min
  • 45 Forward #113 - A Remarkable Journey from Couch Potato to Triathlete
    Ron Roel talks with Hilary Topper about taking up running and triathlon in midlife, the challenges she overcame, and her memoir From Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete. Originally broadcast March 6, 2023. This archived conversation reflects the time of its original broadcast.

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    50 min
  • 45 Forward #9 - Generations United: Young and Old Together
    Originally broadcast 2021-03-08. Ron Roel and Donna Butts discuss intergenerational programs, grandfamilies, and shared spaces that bring children, young people, and older adults together. Archived conversation; information reflects the time of recording.

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    52 min
  • 45 Forward #139 - Encore: A Remarkable Journey from Couch Potato to Triathlete
    An encore presentation of Ron Roel’s conversation with Hilary Topper about her journey from couch potato to triathlete. The interview originally aired March 6, 2023; this encore edition aired September 4, 2023. Restored broadcast interview. Off-air setup, breaks and postshow conversation are excluded. This archival conversation reflects the time of its original broadcast.

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    50 min

About 45 Forward

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Welcome to “45 Forward” with Ron Roel, where the mission is to make your second half of life even better than the first! 

Thanks to advances in medicine and…