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Growing Bolder episodes

October 28, 2018 Growing Bolder: Lynn Sherr; Alan Luks; Dr. Susan Mitchell; Robert Levithan
She's an award-winning writer and journalist, but what you may not know is that Lynn Sherr is one of the world's most passionate people when it comes to the sport of swimming. Sherr is the author of "Swim: Why We Love the Water," in which she traces the roots of swimming and explores why it's played such an important role in history. Did you know that Julius Caesar even won a battle thanks to his swimming prowess? Sherr herself has been swimming since she was a toddler, and tells Growing Bolder it remains a major part of her life.

When you make a difference in your community — do you experience a “helper’s high?” Meet the man who coined the phrase and is considered one of the world’s top experts in volunteering. Allan Luks, author of “The Healing Power of Doing Good,” also runs a program at Fordham University to train others how to be great volunteers. He says that he can prove that lending a hand to those in need not only helps them, it can have huge emotional and physical benefits for you.

Are you tired of so-called experts telling you what you SHOULDN’T eat? Registered dietitian Susan Mitchell, Ph.D., is the real deal and has a real-life approach to food. Find out why she thinks diet is a four-letter word and get her tips for what you SHOULD eat.

More than 25 years ago, psychotherapist Robert Levithan was diagnosed with HIV, a certain death sentence then. But Levithan says he's always believed in the possibilities in life. Levithan says he shares his story because it's an example of what's possible. He says he's not that special -- he's just had good luck, good fortune and a willingness to keep going. Get his tips for doing the same in your life.
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October 21, 2018 Growing Bolder: Gayle King; Michael Gelb; Howard Mosher; Temple Grandin
She's famous for being Oprah's best friend, but she's earned her own place in the spotlight thanks to her talent and hard work. Gayle King, co-host of CBS This Morning and editor-at-large for O, The Oprah Magazine, says one of the most exciting parts about aging these days is you never know what the next chapter will be.

Michael Gelb is one of the pioneers in the field of accelerated learning, and he says not only do we not have to accept the notion that our memory will naturally decrease with age, we can fight it. He offers up specific steps anyone can start doing today to improve brain power.

During his illustrious writing career, author Howard Frank Mosher was described as a living, breathing Mark Twain. When he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he did what he knew best -- he wrote about his journey to recovery. Nearly 10 years after the first diagnosis, he died of a second form of cancer, at the age of 74. Growing Bolder spoke to him in the years between diagnoses and he shared how his cancer had actually given him a reason to live. It's a powerful example for anyone struggling in life.

When Temple Grandin was a small child, her mother knew there was something wrong with her. She rarely spoke and seemed to shrink away from being touched. This was in the 1950s and doctors told Grandin’s parents she should be institutionalized because she was, in their words, brain damaged. Her parents resisted, and today, Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is probably the most famous autistic person in the world. Her story was told in a critically acclaimed HBO movie starring Claire Danes. Grandin is a scientist whose humane ideas changed the way livestock are treated and she continues to change the way the world views people with conditions like autism, Asperger’s syndrome and ADHD. She offers advice for parents dealing with these issues in their own children and shares her thoughts on aging.
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October 14, 2018 Growing Bolder: Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy; Lynn Hill; Bill Nye; Ruben Gonzalez
Growing Bolder will show you that is it never too late to live your life to the fullest. All of us, no matter who we are or what we do can make a difference in the lives of others. In this episode, you'll hear from some pretty impressive people who've found a way to make it happen in their lives and will prove that you can do it, too.

Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy discuss their long careers and long marriage, both oddities in the entertainment industry. Find out their secrets to both.

Then, we have a personal and insightful conversation with Davey Johnson, a World Series champion as both a player and a manager, on how to be a winner at life.

Plus, meet 57-year-old rock climbing superstar Lynn Hill, who continues to smash stereotypes and change the perception of women in her sport. And the always entertaining Bill Nye the Science Guy explains why, after years of teaching kids, he's trying to get more adults excited about science. Finally, Ruben Gonzalez describes himself as having "limited athletic ability," yet he's a four-time Winter Olympian. He explains why he's set his sights on a new goal -- becoming the oldest Winter Olympian in history at the 2020 Games.
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October 07, 2018 Growing Bolder: Scott Hamilton; Robert Swan; George Etzweiler; Jacqueline Bisset
Growing Bolder illustrates that it's never too late to start living life to the fullest. Changes are within reach of us all and no matter what your situation may be, you can make a difference. In this episode, you'll hear how others found the inspiration and courage to start Growing Bolder in their lives.

Scott Hamilton has faced stage 4 testicular cancer and three brain tumors. He famously lost his high-profile dream broadcasting gig to two much younger people and he's overcome a lifetime of hardships, including being adopted, being "too short" to skate and falling in love with figure skating, a sport his family couldn't afford. The Olympic gold medalist, broadcaster, author and father says despite it all, he remains an eternal optimist. He talks to Growing Bolder about his latest book, Finish First: Winning Changes Everything, and explains why he wants to change the recent perception that a drive to be the best is a bad thing.

Robert Swan is considered one of the greatest explorers of all time. At the age of 60, he took the longest documented hike in human history, walking 900 miles in 70 days to reach the South Pole. He achieved this incredible expedition alongside his son and they became the first ever team to make the trip surviving entirely on renewable energy. That followed his feat 30 years earlier of hiking to the North Pole. His journeys have turned him into a passionate eco-warrior and he's on a mission to save the environment. He explains how.

Then, we'll meet another record-setter who scales mountains instead of ice fields. He just completed his latest road race up a mountain ... at the age of 98. We get the one and only George Etzweiler to slow down long enough to share his secrets of active longevity.

Finally, Jacqueline Bisset has been one of the most in-demand movie stars since the 1960s. We'll talk about her legendary career, fame, age and beauty with one of our most beloved stars of the screen.
53 min
September 30, 2018 Growing Bolder: Alan Alda; Lea Thompson; Ironman Champ Cherie Gruenfeld; Dr. Vonda Wright
Alan Alda is beloved for his long-running role as Hawkeye on the iconic show M*A*S*H*, but when you learn what this thoughtful and curious man is up to at the age of 82, you'll understand and value him in a whole new light. He has created the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University and written a book called If I Understand You, Would I Have This Look On My Face? My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating. Alda talks to Growing Bolder about the inspiration for his new passion and shares what it's like to reinvent himself in his 80s.

We'll also take to the water with a group of guys in their 70s called the Barefoot Jersey Boys. Get ready to have fun and get inspired to reconnect with the passions of your youth.

Then, meet the 74-year-old woman who is rewriting the triathlon record books, and it's a sport she didn't discover until her mid-40s. Cherie Gruenfeld, a 13-time Ironman World Champion, offers her tips for finding your true passion and touts the life-saving benefits of regular exercise.

Don't believe everything you read or hear about the rapid and inevitable physical and mental decline of aging. Vonda Wright, M.D., a renowned orthopedic surgeon and authority on active aging and sports medicine explains why you should never stop work toward your physical goals and improving your health.

Finally, "Back to the Future" actress Lea Thompson's new project is a true family affair. She explains why her family, including her two daughters and husband, decided to collaborate on a film together and how it's changed their relationships.
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September 30, 2018 Growing Bolder: Welcome to Our New Podcast
Growing Bolder is proud to join the NPR One app! Growing Bolder is a fast-paced, entertaining hour that will leave you excited about the possibilities in your life. Shows hosts Marc Middleton and Bill Shafer explain how this weekly show will prove to you that it’s never too late to chase your dreams and create a life filled with passion, purpose and adventure.
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September 30, 2018 Cherie Gruenfeld
Cherie Gruenfeld is a 13-time Ironman World Champion, who, at the age of 74, continues to rewrite the record books of a sport she didn't even discover until her mid-40s. Cherie offers her tips for finding your true passion.
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September 30, 2018 Vonda Wright
Don’t believe everything you read or hear about the rapid and inevitable physical and mental decline of aging. Vonda Wright, M.D., a renowned orthopedic surgeon and authority on active aging and sports medicine explains why you should never stop work toward your physical goals and improving your health.
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February 03, 2017 Dr. Aileen Caceres
More and more physicians and health experts are focusing on issues specific to women. Women's health expert Dr. Aileen Caceres of the UCF College of Medicine explains which annual check-ups and tests every woman should undergo and shares exciting details on the emerging field of minimally invasive procedures.
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July 24, 2016 Growing Bolder Radio #216
See why Ashton Applewhite is imploring us all, regardless of our current age, to wake up to the ageism that not only surrounds us but is inside each of us. Plus, researcher Dr. Norman Rosenthal, swimmer Diana Nyad and mountain climber Dr. Paul Magelli.
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