Growing Bolder

Alzheimer’s does not only affect its victims, it can change the lives of their caregivers and family members as well. Dan Gasby shares the firsthand experience of his wife’s diagnosis of his wife's descent into early onset Alzheimer’s. He’s become a leading voice in how to deal with the disease through the book he and his wife wrote together. He shares the many challenges they were faced with, and what we can all learn about dealing with dementia.

Actor Clint Howard was a just a child when he starred in the TV series Gentle Ben. He, along with his brother Ron Howard, Opie on the Andy Griffith Show, have been icons for a generation that grew up along with them. They've written about their experiences in a book called The Boys: a Memoir of Hollywood and Family. Clint Howard explains that the book is more of a how-to for living lives of adventure and compassion.

Is there any way to make having difficult conversations a little easier? National newspaper columnist Steven Petrow may have the answer. He lays it all out under the heading, Stupid Things I won’t Do When I Get Old! With good advice for those of all ages.

She was one of the first female sitcom writers in television. Author Susan Silver takes a look back at classic shows and the impact series like The Mary Tyler Moore Show are still having today.

Catch up with an American abstract artist who is still pushing boundaries in his 90’s. Harold Garde shares his impressions as he continues to create some of his best work.

Gretchen Rubin is one of the most influential voices in self help. She says it is possible to experience happiness, even during the most stressful times. She shares her tips.

There is no question that social ties create positive health effects and something as simple as a community garden can be the catalyst that brings a building full of strangers together. Learn what happened when neighbors started working together toward a common goal, raising plants and growing friendships in the process.

Larry McCool is someone who has stood up for the rights of others his entire life. He’s still right in the middle of things, showing up at protests with his “No Drama Llama” Caesar. McCool explains how animals can not only light up your life, they can also have an extraordinary effect on sad and tense situations.

Mathematician, chef, author and educator Hari Pulapaka believes a vegetarian diet is the best thing you can do for your health. With a little knowledge and creativity it can also be the tastiest.

You may have heard about 105-year old Julia Hawkins who became the oldest female in history to compete in a track and field event and set a world record.  We sit down with Julia to find out what makes her run.

John Rivers is a successful restaurateur, founder of the 4 Rivers chain. He’s also an environmentalist and innovator who is focused on sustainability. Rivers talks about the importance of planning for the future, dreaming as big as possible, and making a meaningful difference in your community.

Documentarian Ken Burns is one of the greatest historical storytellers of our time. He speaks with Growing Bolder about his passion for filmmaking and leaving a legacy of his own.

Suzy Toronto is an artist with a purpose. She is using her talents to empower women to have adventures and live fulfilling lives.

Clyde Butcher is the foremost landscape photographer in America today. In fact, people compare him to the legendary Ansel Adams. Butcher is also a conservationist and humanitarian who believes his purpose is to inspire us to appreciate and protect the true beauty of nature.   

Hotelier and Author Chip Conley started the Modern Elder Academy. It’s the world’s very first wisdom school that’s dedicated to helping people navigate their mid-life. He joins Growing Bolder’s Marc Middleton in a conversation that will help shift your mindset on what’s possible as we age. 

Actor and musician John Stamos has become a role model for living a healthy and active lifestyle. He talks about becoming a new dad at 55, life on the road with the Beach Boys, the lessons he’s learned from his parents and the importance of volunteering.

Sylvia Earle is a National Geographic Society Explorer in Residence, an oceanographer, author and lecturer who at 86 is leading the fight to protect our oceans. She says it’s not just what we’re putting in them that’s the problem, it’s also what we’re taking out. A fascinating conversation about our planet, our personal responsibility to it, and how no matter what age you are, you can make a difference.

Harris Rosen has built one of the largest independently owned hotel groups in the country, but what he’s built in his community is far greater. He’s issuing a challenge to other business leaders around the country — why aren’t you investing in your communities and in your people, too?

Bishop Vance Oldes made the transition from a world of crime to a man of the cloth. He talks about his journey, his unexpected rise as a social media personality and how his viral videos are helping him spread the Word.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Lindsey Buckingham was named one of the all-time great guitarists by Rolling Stone. Buckingham, who has just released his first solo album in over a decade, speaks with Growing Bolder about his split with Fleetwood Mac and how his life has changed after suffering a heart attack.

Mary Anne Cooper was 96 and competing at the US Masters Swimming National Championship when Growing Bolder caught up with her poolside. What’s her secret for living a long, fulfilling life? According to Mary Anne, it’s to always be on the lookout for life’s little miracles.

Eminent Physicist, Dr. Michio Kaku is one of the brightest minds alive today. His most recent book is The God Equation, The Quest for a Theory of Everything. Kaku speaks with Growing Bolder’s Marc Middleton about the mysteries of the expanding universe, how something can be infinite, the Big Bang, wormholes, black holes, time travel, a multi-verse, alien civilizations, dark matter and more.

Stephanie Davis, aka The Downtown Diva, is a fixture on the Southwest Florida arts and social scene. Beloved for her witty and interesting regular columns in Florida Weekly, her story is also one of perseverance and overcoming a troubled upbringing. She’ll inspire you to never stop searching for purpose and fulfillment in life.