Please join me for a special Pride Month episode on the Don't Be Caged By Your Age featuring Sadiya Abjani, Director of Training and Instructional Design at SAGE - the country’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ elders. 🏳️🌈 As we celebrate Pride, it's vital to honor and uplift the trailblazers who made this movement possible - many of whom now face unique challenges as they age. From housing discrimination and social isolation to health disparities and...
Jun 19, 2025•55 min•Ep. 61
“When a woman over 60 sees herself - truly sees herself - in a portrait that reflects her power, joy, and wisdom, something shifts. She becomes visible not just to the world, but to herself.” ~ Susie Lang In this inspiring episode, host Ande Lyons chats with visionary photographer and pro-aging advocate Susie Lang, whose portraits are redefining how we see women over 60. From her Australian roots to her creative life in New York City, Susie shares the journey that led her to celebrate the wisdom...
Jun 12, 2025•48 min•Ep. 60
May marked both Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to bring attention to a topic we don’t discuss nearly enough: the mental health of older adults. In this enlightening and essential episode, I’m joined by Dr. Regina Koepp, a Stanford-trained, board-certified Clinical Geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging. With decades of experience and a compassionate, insightful approach, Dr. Regina helps us explore the often-o...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 59
I'm so thrilled to introduce you to Beverley Glazer - a true trailblazer in the world of reinvention and a force for pro-aging empowerment. As a transformation coach, seasoned psychotherapist, and founder of Reinvent Impossible, Beverley has spent nearly 40 years helping women over 50 navigate bold life pivots with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Beverley and I had a lot of fun busting the 10 most stubborn myths about aging - the ones that too often hold us back from living fully, freely, and ...
May 22, 2025•45 min•Ep. 58
“We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for. There’s no one else - it’s up to us to show leadership and refuse to be caged by our age.” Meet Janine Vanderburg, 72, a keynote speaker, writer, trainer, and consultant who is fiercely committed to slaying the Ageism dragon. As the CEO of Encore Roadmap and co-founder of Changing the Narrative, Janine has spent decades leading social change initiatives, training over 30,000 people around the world on reframing aging and building age-inclusive workplac...
May 15, 2025•40 min•Ep. 57
“No work of art is ever finished, including you.” This week’s guest, Randye Kaye, is a dynamic force of creativity, courage, and reinvention. From cabaret stages to public radio, from voice-over booths to bestselling books, Randye has never stopped evolving - and she’s still saying yes to new opportunities at 72. In this inspiring conversation, we explore how Randye’s colorful career has shifted through decades of personal and professional transitions, including single parenting, caregiving, and...
May 08, 2025•40 min•Ep. 56
In this energizing episode, we're joined by Keena B. Pettijohn, the dynamic 73-year-old CEO and Founder of Lifelogixs Strategic Consultancy Group, a company dedicated to promoting health, wealth, and happiness through cutting-edge tech and financial wellness solutions. With over 30 years of experience in wealth management - from her early days as a market maker and arbitrager on Wall Street to pioneering innovation in FinTech and private banking - Keena is a powerhouse redefining what's possible...
May 01, 2025•38 min•Ep. 55
We’re old enough to have a past and young enough to have a future! This episode’s guest is the sensational tech-savvy dynamo you never knew you needed in your digital life: Anne Goldberg! At 73, Anne has been on a mission since 2013 to help fellow seniors turn tech frustration into tech confidence. Whether you're terrified of your smartphone or still calling the remote control "the clicker," Anne's got your back. A former executive recruiter, devoted mom of two, and now the brains behind the bri...
Apr 24, 2025•44 min•Ep. 54
Welcome back to another liberating episode of Don't Be Caged By Your Age! I’m joined by the vibrant and visionary Michelle Passoff, 71 and a true trailblazer in the world of decluttering. She’s here to help you clear more than just your closet. Michelle's career journey took her from high-powered publicist in NYC to internationally respected author, speaker, podcaster, and decluttering consultant. And she's on a mission: to help you make space—not just in your home, but in your life … for what t...
Apr 17, 2025•44 min•Ep. 53
Curiosity doesn’t retire. If you keep learning, connecting, and moving - aging becomes a rich and vibrant part of the journey. With a legal career that spans more than four decades, Louis Goodman has lived many chapters - from his early days as a Deputy District Attorney in Alameda County to running a high-volume criminal defense practice. Now, as the thoughtful and ever-curious host of the Love Thy Lawyer podcast, Louis gives us a front-row seat to the lives and lessons of legal professionals. ...
Apr 10, 2025•35 min•Ep. 52
Aging isn’t something to fear - it’s something to own. Welcome to Episode 51 where I have a fabulous conversation with two unstoppable women who are proving that aging is anything but limiting! Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau are the dynamic duo behind the award-winning podcast Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined. Since launching their show in 2019, these fierce champions of pro-aging have been smashing outdated stereotypes and amplifying the voices of women aged 70 to 110+. Their mission? To c...
Apr 03, 2025•39 min•Ep. 51
Hiya listeners! Can you believe it? We’ve hit 50 episodes of Don't Be Caged By Your Age! 🎉 In this special milestone episode, I’m flying solo to share the origin story of this podcast, how my own pro-aging journey has transformed the way I see getting older, and why I’m on a mission to dissolve ageist beliefs. I’ll take you back to the summer of 2022 when I turned 66, a time when I was still hesitant to embrace my age publicly. After years in the youth-driven startup world, I had internalized t...
Mar 27, 2025•11 min•Ep. 50
Welcome to a “pawsitively” inspiring conversation with Holistic Integrative Veterinarian Dr. Marlene Siegel! Dr. Siegel, 69, is a pioneering integrative veterinarian dedicated to helping pet parents and veterinarians find solutions when traditional medicine falls short. With expertise in Ozone Therapy, Photodynamic Therapy, Detoxification, and BioRegulatory Medicine, she focuses on identifying root causes and providing safe, effective treatments. In addition to running a full-time clinical pract...
Mar 20, 2025•49 min•Ep. 49
Michael Kay is a true renaissance man thriving at 71. His journey has been anything but predictable! He started as a musician, became a CPA, built a successful Financial Life Planning firm, and later founded Chapter X, where he supports men transitioning to life after their careers. Along the way, he’s written books, spoken internationally, recorded 200 podcast episodes, rediscovered his love for music, and even published his first fiction short story. With a Certified Life Coach credential and ...
Mar 06, 2025•39 min•Ep. 48
Deborah Kosnett, 72, doesn’t believe in a ‘typical’ retirement. After a successful corporate career as a CPA and a nationally recognized tax expert, she returned to her first love—acting. Now a voice actor specializing in audiobooks, commercials, and museum narration, Deborah records from her home studio in Tampa Bay. She’s also a background actor in films and indie projects, a lifelong learner, an avid reader, and a vintage collector. Deborah shares her journey of reinvention and why retirement...
Feb 27, 2025•26 min•Ep. 47
At 62, Karen Williams is not slowing down! A seasoned commercial print model and actress, Karen is now adding stand-up comedy to her ever-evolving career, proving that it’s never too late to embrace new challenges and step into the spotlight. With the guidance of the legendary Lisa Lampanelli, she has been honing her comedic chops and recently performed at the renowned Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. In this episode Karen shares her inspiring journey of reinvention, creativity, and courage....
Feb 20, 2025•33 min•Ep. 46
Our Guest, Wendi Knox, 70, shares her transformative journey of navigating ageism and reinventing herself after the age of 50. An accomplished author, artist, and uplifter, Wendi has been empowering women to embrace aging as an opportunity to become more of who they are, not less of what they were. Following an unexpected job loss in her 50s, Wendi experienced a miraculous encounter with red dragonflies that sparked a new purpose and inspired her to create a paradigm for transformation as we age...
Feb 13, 2025•39 min•Ep. 45
Are you ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about aging? Please meet Corinne Aumon, PhD, a developmental psychologist, keynote speaker, and the founder of Choice Care Navigators , where she empowers seniors and their families to navigate the complexities of aging with confidence and clarity. She’s also the author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging , a powerful book that challenges outdated narratives and highlights the opportunities that come with age. With her expertise ...
Feb 06, 2025•43 min•Ep. 44
In this episode of Don't Be Caged By Your Age, Richard Eisenberg, 68, joins us to share the concept of unretirement and what it means to redefine life after 60. Drawing from his vast career experience and current projects, Richard offers invaluable insights on navigating this exciting chapter of life with purpose, passion, and financial stability. He shares highlights from his groundbreaking work at Money magazine, including the creation of the "Best Places to Live in America" survey, which spar...
Jan 30, 2025•30 min•Ep. 43
Meet Lorraine Wiseman, someone who is truly redefining what it means to embrace the next chapter of life with purpose and impact! Lorraine is the President and CEO of Leading the Wise Way , a consulting firm dedicated to strategy and change management. As a global executive, Lorraine has served as the president of seven multinational corporations across six countries, so she knows a thing or two about leadership at the highest level. But what really lights me up about Lorraine is her passion for...
Jan 23, 2025•33 min•Ep. 42
Either I do nothing out of fear or something out of faith. Despite facing the significant challenge of losing her sight in her early 50s due to an autoimmune condition, Sara Freeman Smith’s journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of a strong community. At 70, Sara is happily using all the cool, innovative tech available for folks who have lost their vision, and one of her favorite tools is the AI-driven Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which she uses to create engaging social media...
Jan 16, 2025•40 min•Ep. 41
“You really have to focus on the jobs that you were born to do. The jobs that really, really float your boat at this point in your life, the jobs that are meaningful, the jobs where you can really make a difference." At 72, John Tarnoff is an executive and career transition coach, speaker, and author who helps mid-career professionals regain control of their careers, discover a renewed sense of meaning and purpose, and build sustainable strategies for working the way they want to work. Fired 39%...
Jan 09, 2025•34 min•Ep. 40
There is no substitute for being able to feed yourself, feed your passions, and feed your sense of creativity. At nearly 80, Diane Gilman is a true disrupter and a shining example of how to defy age-related stereotypes and live life fully and unapologetically. From painting jeans in the 60s for rock icons like Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix to becoming a top QVC and HSN TV personality, fashion disruptor, bestselling author, and a successful podcaster - Diane's life journey is nothing short of ins...
Dec 19, 2024•37 min•Ep. 39
“I believe that legacy is not what you leave when you're gone, but rather what you live every single day.” In 1995 our guest, Barbara Greenspan Shaiman, founded Champions of Caring , an organization dedicated to empowering youth to become social activists. Thirty years later, the organization has worked with over 10,000 high school students, inspiring them to contribute over 1 million hours of service locally, nationally, and globally. Today at 76, Barbara is actively working on a documentary, "...
Dec 12, 2024•58 min•Ep. 38
“It's not a new book, it's a new chapter!” Challenging traditional notions of retirement as an end to work, our guest, Retirement Life Coach Wendy Leggett, brings the ideal insights and tactics to help you shift out of a retirement “default” setting, and into a thoughtful exploration that can lead to greater fulfillment. Wendy emphasizes the importance of planning and reflection when transitioning from work life to retirement, including the need for closure rituals and embracing the messy middle...
Dec 05, 2024•37 min•Ep. 37
I love providing representation of folks thriving after 65. Which is why I only interview folks over 60 on the podcast – because if you see it, you can be it right? But, as you may know from prior episodes on the podcast, I’m constantly sharing how important it is to have intergenerational relationships and conversations. Please meet Stefano Selorio, 25, the Founder and CEO of Carevocacy, a company dedicated to empowering older adults with digital literacy skills that enhance their access to hea...
Nov 14, 2024•46 min•Ep. 36
Meet Connie Inukai, a 76-year-old dynamo who is shattering age-related stereotypes and redefining what it means to thrive after 65. A former college professor turned "Grandmapreneur," Connie is an award-winning innovator, entrepreneur, and author dedicated to helping others realize their dreams at any age. Connie turned her retirement into a period of flourishing creativity and entrepreneurship. From her invention of the "Tip and Split" device – a fave on QVC - to her empowering books and resour...
Nov 07, 2024•34 min•Ep. 35
" Reciprocal wisdom is a sharing that goes both ways. There is a wisdom that is rooted in our past. But there’s also wisdom and an ingenuity that lives within the current generation." In this enlightening episode I had the honor of speaking with the remarkable Raymond A. Jetson, 68, an influential public servant, a social innovator, and a visionary leader dedicated to improving the lives of Black elders. From Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Raymond shares his extraordinary journey of lifelong commitment...
Oct 24, 2024•43 min•Ep. 34
“You are in charge of your health. Do not leave an exam room until all your questions are answered.” This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Deb Krier, an inspiring advocate for proactive healthcare and dynamic living, even in the face of serious health challenges. At 62, Deb describes herself as "hunky dory" and shares her compelling journey from a stage zero breast cancer diagnosis in 2015 to navigating the complexities of stage four metastatic breast cancer. Deb's story doesn’t just highlight he...
Oct 17, 2024•41 min•Ep. 33
Did you know the #1 obstacle to having your dreams, desires, and goals fulfilled after 60 is shame and blame? Our guest, Joanie Marx, can help you turn these distressing, backward looking emotions into forward looking, esteem building self-love. “You have to be your own true love. And when you come from a point of view of acceptance of yourself, a point of view of abundance and understanding and being appreciative of what it is you have, your whole life opens up because you've got the love you n...
Oct 10, 2024•35 min•Ep. 32
