The Silver Mind Podcast

On today’s episode we have John "Jack" Christensen, a father to 10 and one of the military’s first wave of computer science specialists whose career featured working in the Pentagon alongside the Secretary of Defense. John’s a talented musician and natural-born father, who tragically lost his wife Nina before later remarrying. 

This episode will capture the imagination of anybody serving in the military or who has lost a spouse to an illness. 

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On today’s episode we have Marilyn Christensen, an accomplished pianist and mother of eight who couragously packed up and left the comfort of home to raise her family with her husband in Hawaii. Marilyn is a sharp lady who breezed through undergraduate in three years and went on to get a masters in music. As you’ll hear, after raising their kids, Marilyn’s husband sadly passed away leaving her alone and greiving, but she was able to find love again, even in her later years. 

This episode will be inspiring for those who have lost a spouse and may be wondering whether there is any hope of ever finding love again. 

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On today’s epidose we have Orest Komarnyckyj, a dentist turned periodontal regenerative surgeon who built a successful practice before more recently transitioning to be a life coach for middle-aged men. Orest is a first generation American whose parents emigrated from Ukraine, and he grew up in Chicago before his family moved to Arizona. Orest is is the father of two, and as you’ll hear, has a lot to say regarding ways to remain healthy and sharp even into your 70s and beyond. 

Orest's perspectives will be instructive for anyone hoping to live a life characterized by continual personal development. 

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This episode features the life story and insights of Professor Randolph Tom, a former DJ and New York Lawyer turned entrepreneurial advisor and professor who surmounted countless obstacles to lead a long, prosperous, and outwardly focused life. As a young man, Randolph grew up as one of the only Chinese-American kids living in the inwood projects of Upper Manhattan in New York City. As you’ll hear, despite racial bullying, physical limitations, financial pressures, and lack of a role model that looked like him, Randolph put himself through NYU, landed a job at a big New York law firm, and was able to escape the harsh environment of his youth. His story starts in humble circumstances, in a 3-bedroom apartment shared by 13 other family members. 

This episode will inspire anybody struggling to make ends meet, to escape difficult circumstances,  or to overcome the effects of racial prejudice.

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 On today’s episode we have Barry Hall, a San Diego-native marine and father of two who became an accomplished businessman who took two companies public and currently serves as CEO of another. Barry was born in Viriginia while his dad was serving in the Navy but grew up primarily in San Diego. As you’ll hear, though in his mid-70’s Barry remains impressively committed to both lifelong learning and maintaining physical discipline. 

This episode will inspire anybody looking for ways to remain sharp and high-functioning, even throughout the latter stages of life.

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This episode features the life story and insights of Doris Dudley, a Southern, self-proclaimed jitterbug and mother to 8, grandmother to 22, great-grandmother to 63, and great-great-grandmother to soon-to-be 16. At the time of this recording Doris is nearly 100 years old and has lived a full life, the story of which started (and continues to be written) in Virginia. 

Doris has lived gracefully through many of life's toughest challenges. She sent her husband off to fight in across the sea in World War II as a newlywed, lost two of her sons to disease, and supported her husband through a prolonged fight with Alzheimers. This episode will be valuable for anybody grappling with similar challenges or working to be a compassionate family member or friend. From my interview with her, it was clear that Doris is an impressively lovely person, whose insights leave all listeners with a greater sense of love for themselves and others.

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 On today’s episode we have Len Dreyer, a former marine turned accountant who led an illustrious career in the food industry including a 7-year stint as President and CEO of no less than Marie Calendars. In the episode, Len reflects on his full life and the busy career that often took him away from home more than he would have liked. He has valuable perspectives on what really matters in life after all is said and done in addition to having the inside scoop on the best Marie Calendar pies.

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This episode features the stories and insights of Anita Hansen, a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother extraordinaire who turned a personal family tragedy into an unrelenting determination to go out and make a difference in the lives of others.

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 On today’s episode we have George Durgin, a first generation college graduate who went on to become a Marine, aircraft maintenance officer, and distinguisehd aerospace engineer for some of the industry giants, whose career culminated in 12-15 patents on cutting-edge turbine components. Despite these achivements you’ll note that George is a very humble man, whose story starts in modest beginnings in Maine and features a more recent near-death experience that left him with only a 10% chance of survival. 

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 On today’s episode we have Carol Durgin, a former nurses aid, mother to three, step mother to three more, and now beloved grandmother. Carol grew up in Maine, where she spent a good portion of her life. She spent many lean years as a single mother doing her best to make childhood special for her children, and is one of the most salt-of-the-earth people you’ll come across, with beautiful perspectives on relationships which she shared towards the end of the episode.

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