Growing Bolder

Dr. Gladys McGarey is called the “Mother of Holistic Medicine.” Now 102 years old, she shares her secrets to finding health and happiness at any age.

Alice Tym didn't let growing older stop her competitive fire. The former tennis professional now plays pickleball, badminton, and more. Her advice? Do something!

We all face obstacles and journalist Tamron Hall has had her fair share. Hear what she’s learned about the importance of open and honest communication to overcome them.

98-year-old WWII Veteran Irving Locker survived the Battle of the Bulge and the D-Day invasion. He explains how lessons from the past can lead us to a brighter future.

Remember Stuckey's? It's making a comeback. We speak with Stephanie Stuckey on why she left her law career and is dedicating herself to keeping her family's legacy alive.

Country music legend Clint Black on touring with his wife and daughter, what he's learned hosting a talk show, and what he still has to do every day, even in his 60s.

When was the last time you tried something new? NYT best-selling author Caroline Paul shares how outdoor adventures improve our lives as we age.

What if everything you’ve been led to believe about aging is wrong? Human performance expert Steven Kotler challenges your expectations and mindset. Are you ready?

Baseball Great Davey Johnson has learned much from life’s ups and downs, including personal battles with his health and the tragic loss of a child. He shares his insights.

Chef Babette Davis is redefining how we age through diet, exercise, and mindset. She explains the simple ways we can all take responsibility for our health.

Marc Sacco has had surprising results using hypnosis in healthcare and is credited with bringing mind/body healing into the mainstream. He calls it Verbal Medicine.

87-year-old adventurer Dale Sanders is the oldest person to paddle the length of the Mississippi River. He explains what motivates him and what's his next big adventure.

Transcendental Meditation isn’t just for yogis. TM reduces stress, improves sleep, and increases your energy and creativity. Learn more from renowned teacher Bob Roth.

We all want to improve our overall health and well-being, but how? Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Registered Dietician Katrina Piercy has some simple tips.

The Weather Network host Kim MacDonald waged a public battle against breast cancer. She talks with Amy Sweezey about her decision to share her diagnosis and treatment.

Supermodel Paulina Porizkova on overcoming betrayal, starting over, and the changes that come with age. Plus how a 5K race may have saved a runner’s life.

Research says strong social connections are vital to longevity. Psychologist and friendship expert Marissa Franco, PhD talks about the science of how to make and keep friends.

Legendary Coach John Wooden shares his advice on how to be a winner in life, and other timeless nuggets of wisdom in this GB Classic from 2007.

Creativity may be the most important trait we have as we age. Creative people live longer and they live better. We speak with Joshua Vickery, CEO of Encore Creativity.

Dr. Claire Johnson is an example of what can happen if we find the courage to say "Yes" to opportunity. We speak with the physician, photographer & licensed drone pilot.

Rod Menzer is considered one of the best archers in American history. Now the CEO of USA Archery, he explains why archery is a sport for every age and physical condition.

Kathrine Switzer is a trailblazer in women's sports history. The first woman to register & run the Boston Marathon, she ignited a revolution empowering women worldwide.

Mike Fremont shares how the decisions he made after a cancer diagnosis at the age of 69 enabled him to celebrate his 100th birthday with a run on the beach.

Todd Kashdan, is an expert on the psychology of well-being, curiosity, and mental flexibility. He shares his thoughts on how to live a more meaningful and happy life.

Change can be hard. Speed skating icon Apolo Anton Ohno has experienced it in his life and wants to empower you to make your life’s transitions the best they can be.

It isn't always easy, but the second half of your life can be the best. Arthur Brooks says there are some things you can do right now to help make that happen.

After her first novel was rejected 98 times, author Bonnie Garmus bounced back with the best-seller, Lessons in Chemistry. She talks about her lessons in perseverance.

Suze Orman is one of the most respected retirement experts in the nation. She explains how you can best prepare money-wise for your financial future and retirement.

Ken Dychtwald, the founder of Age Wave, says we're finally starting to get aging right. Forget about pursuing youthfulness and instead strive to find usefulness in life.

Robert Zorowitz, M.D. is a geriatrician with thoughts on why some older adults grow frail while others run marathons. What he believes are the two most important factors.

Theresa Andrews on how to turn tragedy into triumph. Her paralyzed brother inspired her to two Olympic gold medals -learn how to reach for the gold in your life.

Richard Leider, the author of The Power of Purpose, explains how to find a meaningful purpose and why it is fundamental to your happiness, health, and longevity.

Cassie Houff is passionate about ensuring quality healthcare for older adults. Hear how she uses her position in the industry to develop new strategies and solutions.

Sheema Afzal is a health educator who says what we feed our minds is as important as what we feed our bodies. She explains how to overcome the challenges of aging.

Colin Milner, founder of Active Aging Week, says you’ve made it this far, now it's time to take your life to a whole new level. How you can change the culture of aging.

Gerontologist Tracey Gendron believes everything you think you know about aging is wrong. She says the most important indicator of healthy aging is your attitude.

Flo Meiler is the greatest female all-around athlete alive over the age of 85. Now 88, she offers tips for what we can all do to change the culture of aging.

Human Performance Expert Steven Kotler explains how to stop being afraid of aging and start leaning into life to extract as much joy and meaning as possible.

Michael Kish is considered the Usain Bolt of septuagenarians. Hear from the 71-year-old sprinter who doesn’t defy age, instead, he defines it.

Terrah Bennett Smith has overcome a lot to become a producer, director, and actor. She says it is never too late to rewrite the script of your own life story.

Legendary Singer and Songwriter Smokey Robinson has released a new album at the age of 83. He explains why he believes age is just a number and a frame of mind.

How much do your senses have to do with your well-being? World-Renowned Expert on Happiness and Human Nature, Gretchen Rubin explains.

Home Shopping Host Diane Gilman, aka, the Jean Queen, waged a painful, lengthy battle against breast cancer. She shares what she's learned about overcoming obstacles.

Gert Boyle was an immigrant who became CEO of Columbia Sportswear. She died at 95 but in this GB Classic, she shares the wisdom that made her known as “One Tough Mother.”

Country music legend Clint Black on touring with his wife and daughter, what he's learned hosting a talk show, and what he still has to do every day, even in his 60s.

What if everything you’ve been led to believe about aging is wrong? Human performance expert Steven Kotler challenges your expectations and mindset.

Disfigured by a fire at age four, Lise Deguire experienced heartache and pain. Now a clinical psychologist, she is helping others find courage and resilience.

Endurance Artist David Blaine says death-defying feats offer life-affirming-inspiration. He explains what we can all learn from life's challenges.

Dr. Annie Fenn is the founder of the Brain Health Kitchen. She explains what kinds of dietary changes we can make to help prevent cognitive decline and dementia.

An iconic American brand is making a comeback; Why Stephanie Stuckey is giving up her career in law to keep the Stuckey’s legacy alive.

Founder Carolyn Blashek explains how a chance meeting with a soldier who felt he had nothing to live for inspired the creation of Operation Gratitude.

Father and son endurance athletes, Mark and Travis Macy, discuss their greatest challenge yet: the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Marc Sacco has had surprising results using hypnosis in healthcare and is credited with bringing mind/body healing into the mainstream. He calls it Verbal Medicine.

Varied life experiences move 68-year-old Marlon Hoffman to create music that inspires audiences and has made him a hit on the LA music scene. He shares his journey.

We speak with Dale Sanders, aka the Grey Beard Adventurer, who, at 87 years old, is the oldest person to paddle the length of the Mississippi.

There will soon be more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 18. Futurist Bradley Schurman, author of "The Super Age," explains how that will affect us all.

What does it take to get someone to change their mind? Does debating even work? Science Journalist David McRaney discusses what he's learned after years of research.

Matt Paxton is a downsizing and cleaning expert, author, and host of TV's Hoarders and Legacy List. He explains why less is best and how you can downsize in your life.

James Burrows is a classic TV icon, now in his 80s and still active in the industry. He explains why he believes the era of the sitcom may be coming to an end.

Mike Fremont shares how the decisions he made after a cancer diagnosis at the age of 69 enabled him to celebrate his 100th birthday with a run on the beach.

Novelist and Travel Writer Pico Iyer reveals the most profound thing he's discovered by exploring strange and distant cultures: We are more alike than we think.

The secret to surviving stress – renowned Transcendental Meditation teacher Bob Roth says meditation is a must. And a GB Classic interview with Marvel's Stan Lee.

Orthopedic Surgeon and Master's Athlete Dr. Boyd Haynes talks about the effects of aging on the body. He believes the choices we make play just as big a role as genetics.

Tamar Haspel went from living in an apartment in NYC to a 2-acre farm in Cape Cod, where she challenged herself to only eat the food she raised. What she learned about the food we eat and self-sustainability, may surprise you.

Elissa Epel is a world-renowned expert on stress. Kim MacDonald is an anchor on The Weather Network who decided to go public with her battle against breast cancer.

Actress Valerie Bertinelli shares how the death of her ex-husband, legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen, left her heartbroken but determined to find her way forward.

Paulina Porizkova will explain how one of the most successful supermodels of all time is coping with the changes that come with age.

Dr. Marisa Franco is a psychologist, professor, and a friendship expert who believes we are headed toward an epidemic of loneliness. But there is something we all have and take for granted, that may help. Listen as Dr. Franco explains the importance of platonic friendships and the science of how to make and keep friends.

Lia Coryell has overcome trauma, violence, divorce, depression, and debilitating disease. She explains how she got from simply trying not to die to learning how to live, and in the process became a world champion in archery.

Dr. Daniel Amen is one of the most influential psychiatrists in the country. A respected thought leader on brain health, he talks to Growing Bolder about the near-epidemic levels of depression and anxiety in this country and offers strategies we can all use to deal with these common issues.

Marlo Thomas has dedicated her life to making a difference. She first rose to fame in 1966 with her star-making role in the hit TV show, “That Girl.” Since then, she’s won Emmy Awards, Golden Globes, a Peabody, a Grammy and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Thomas earned even more honors due to her tireless philanthropic work, especially with St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. She talks about her latest book, “What Makes a Marriage Last,” co-written with her husband of 40 years, Phil Donahue. She reveals how they’ve lasted all these years and shares stories they collected from some of their famous friends, such as Billy and Janice Crystal, Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan, and Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick.

Maintaining strong friendships is surprisingly important and can have a significant impact on our overall well-being, especially as we age. Journalist and author Lydia Denworth explains why a healthy social life is just as important as our physical and mental health.

Studies show that having a sense of purpose is linked to better health and greater well-being. Richard Leider is one of the leading experts in motivation and a pioneer in the global purpose movement. He talks about how we can unlock our own power of purpose.

Todd Kashdan is a psychology professor at George Mason University who believes sometimes it’s good to be bad. His book, The Art of Insubordination, reveals how changing your perspective and asking questions can lead to greater understanding and creativity.

Best-selling author and journalist Craig Pittman is a highly respected environmental reporter, but recently, he’s gained a following for highlighting the unusual, fascinating and bizarre events that make Florida, well, Florida. He explains what motivated him to write his hilarious book, “Oh, Florida! How America’s Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country.” He also chats with Growing Bolder about his latest book, “Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther.”

Al Roker is a beloved fixture on morning TV. He’s the weather guy and co-host at TODAY and in his spare time, he dabbles in acting (on Broadway no less) and is an author. His latest book is called “You Look So Much Better in Person: True Stories of Absurdity and Success.” Is retirement on his radar? He shares his thoughts on what these years should really be like.

Known as the creator of the survivor TV genre, Les Stroud has faced the elements in Antarctica, the wilds of the rainforests, and more, to teach us not just how to survive, but how to connect with the earth, ourselves and each other. Now, the 59-year-old outdoorsman and survival expert is talking to Growing Bolder about surviving one of life’s toughest challenges — aging.

Did you get a good night’s sleep last night? If you’re like most people, the answer is definitely no. Sleep expert Kathryn Nicolai joins us to reveal how to learn how to sleep like it’s your job. She is the host of the popular Nothing Much Happens podcast and she’s been called the “architect of coziness.” Nicolai is the creator of soothing stories that ease the reader into dreamland, one story at a time. She joins Growing Bolder to share some of her secrets to getting a good eight hours a night, and soon, you, too, will be sleeping soundly.

Speed seems to be a requirement in almost everything we do, but is faster better? Author, Carl Honoré is the founder of the Global Slow Movement. Find out why he strongly believes that when it comes to life, slow is the only way to go.

If you’ve ever experienced a midlife career change, you know they can be filled with fear and uncertainty. This is true even if you are an Olympic gold medalist. Speed skating icon Apolo Anton Ohno has been through it and wants to help you make your life’s transitions as successful as possible.

Jill Heinerth has one of the most dangerous jobs there is. As one of the top underwater cave explorers in the world, she’s explored icebergs, volcanic lava tubes, and submerged caves. She talks to Growing Bolder about her experiences being the hands and eyes of climatologists, archeologists, and engineers, helping them to better understand our earth.

Are you tired of all the divisiveness in America today? Many talk about it, but few actually listen. Author and public radio host Celeste Headlee explains how we can all become part of the solution if we just learn to have conversations that matter.

Valerie Bertinelli discusses how to avoid regret in life. Whether it’s diet, parenting, or the loss of loved ones, she reveals how her struggles have made her stronger and happier than ever.

They shared the stage with Jimi Hendrix, the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane. So why did it take them 50 years to make their first album? Meet Denise Kaufman from the Ace of Cups, the first all-female band in rock. Find out why they turned away from stardom and what ultimately brought them back together.

Take a trip back in time with one of the most iconic rock photographers in history. Henry Diltz was the man behind the camera for some of the most famous rock photos in history. He also photographed famed album covers such as The Doors’ Morrison Hotel and James Taylor’s Sweet Baby James. Diltz joins us to share stories about this unique time in American music history. Plus, discover what gets him excited these days.

If everybody’s talking, who’s listening? Have we forgotten how to really hear what others have to say? From political division to racism and hatred, Dr. Dietra Hawkins, PsyD, explains how much we can grow if we just take the time to listen.

One of four people over the age of 65 takes at least 5 prescription drugs every day. Overmedication is a huge problem but there is another way. World-renowned physician, scientist, speaker and author of "Eat to Beat Disease", Dr. William Li explains which widely available foods can be your best medicine.

Why you should never regret feeling regret. Best selling author Daniel Pink explains how regrets can make you stronger, better, and happier than ever.

As the voice of the rock group Yes, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jon Anderson is the face of progressive rock. His creativity, his passion and his voice have not diminished over the years. Now in his 70's, Jon is as energetic, driven and prolific as ever.

Arlinda McIntosh never set out to be a fashion designer, it was a way to pay her bills when she was a newly divorced single mother. Today her designs have been worn by some of the biggest names in entertainment. Arlinda reveals how she discovered and enthusiastically embraced social media in her 60s to market her brand.

Dan Gasby was thrust into the role of caregiver when his wife, B Smith, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. He’s since become one of the country’s most outspoken advocates on dementia. Gasby shares his personal experiences in hopes that we’ll all be better prepared if and when we become caregivers.

Journalist and author Steven Petrow started a list of the things his parents did that he was determined not to do. What the list revealed gave him a new found respect for his parents and a road map for active, healthy, and successful aging.

Are there actually things you can do to make yourself happier? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project, shares tips on how to grow your happiness.

As an educator Hari Pulapaka understands how inspiration can better your life. As a vegan chef he wants to inspire you to better health.

The power of leadership can change an entire community. Restaurateur John Rivers believes the key to health and wellbeing starts in your own neighborhood. His ideas have created change in an industry and in individuals. As he’s moved forward, he’s made it a priority to give back.

Landscape photographer Clyde Butcher has been compared to the legendary Ansel Adams. Butcher talks about overcoming the death of his son and the effects of a stroke to create his most meaningful works.

How does he still look and feel as great as ever? John Stamos talks with Marc Middleton about how our actions, from how we help others to what we put in our body, affects our health and makes an impact on those around us.

He was addicted to drugs at an early age. Now, he’s a roller skating, viral video making ordained minister helping others avoid the mistakes he’s made. Bishop Vance Oldes talks about giving up cocaine for the collar.

He's one of the brightest and most famous scientific minds in the world today. The fascinating Dr. Michio Kaku shares some of the latest findings about the human mind and how some future predictions found in science fiction are soon to become reality.