A pro-aging podcast to help you thrive after 65!
Through weekly conversations with folks who shattered age-related expectations, you’ll find the resources, ideas and inspiration you need to thrive after 65!
Recent Episodes
Dec. 4, 2025
EP 79 Conscious Dying and Personalized End-of-Life Care
In this episode, Conscious Dying Coach Laurie Reese shares how to approach the end of life with intention, creativity, and compassion. We explore what conscious dying really means, how to design a personalized end-of-life experience, and why having the right support—professional or personal—can hel…
Nov. 20, 2025
EP 78 Stepping Boldly Into Your Best Years
In this episode, I sit down with Ray Martin to explore what it truly means to design a life that feels aligned, authentic, and deeply fulfilling—especially as we move into our later decades. Ray shares his journey from corporate success to a life rooted in purpose, presence, and adventure, and we d…
Nov. 13, 2025
EP 77 The New Old: How to Age Magnificently
✨ "I'm living my life in the best way possible, and I want to have a wonderful time as long as I'm here." ~ Erika Andersen In this uplifting and joy-filled conversation, I sit down with Erika Andersen, bestselling author of The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life, to explore what it truly means …
Nov. 6, 2025
EP 76 Stepping Into the Spotlight After 65
In this empowering episode of Don’t Be Caged By Your Age, host Ande Lyons sits down with Linda Ugelow - speaking confidence and vocal coach, podcast host, and author of Delight in the Limelight.
Once paralyzed by the fear of public speaking, Linda now helps others transform anxiety into ease and…
Oct. 30, 2025
EP 75 Pastures Are for Horses, Not Humans
You’ve heard me say it before: pastures are for horses, not humans. But where did that phrase come from ... and what does it really mean? In this episode, I’m sharing the personal story behind the saying and how it perfectly captures the painful side effects of ageism. From my childhood surrounded …
Oct. 16, 2025
EP 74 Finding Fulfillment After You Retire
Who says fulfillment has to stop when your career does? A lifelong writer whose remarkable career has taken him from the newsroom to the boardroom - and now into the world of positive aging advocacy - Don Akchin’s decades of lived experiences ideally prepared him to bring us the insights and wisdom…
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Recent Blog Posts
Dec. 10, 2025
What to Ask For at Your Annual Physical After 65
This checklist covers the physical, mental-health, and cognitive screenings every adult over 65 should be receiving, but often aren’t. All of these are what a well-trained geriatrician would cover — and what most primary care doctors ove…