Don't Be Caged By Your Age

• EP 78 Stepping Boldly Into Your Best Years

  Have you ever felt the pull to let go of who you’ve been and step into a life that feels more aligned, more authentic, and more you?In this episode, I chat with Ray Martin, executive coach, global citizen, and author of Life Without a Tie, about how to embrace your later years with purpose, freedom, and joy. Ray shares the pivotal moments that led him from a successful corporate career to a life filled with adventure, self-discovery, and meaningful connection.We explore the power of self-acceptance, radical self-love, and authentic living, especially as we age. Ray talks about how meditation helped him quiet the noise of life and uncover his true self, and how aligning with your unique strengths and values can create a life that feels deeply fulfilling.This conversation also highlights the importance of human connection, the joy of serving others, and the wisdom that comes from experience. We tackle ageism, limiting beliefs, and the ways we can step into leadership and personal growth at any stage of life.If you’re ready to thrive after 60, embrace your best years, and design a life that’s authentically yours, this episode will inspire you to loosen the ties holding you back and step boldly into the life you’re meant to live.If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:✨ Amplify inspiring voices✨ Break age-related stereotypes✨ Reach more listeners worldwide💻 Visit: Buy Me A CoffeeEvery cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – [email protected].

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• 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 AndersenIn 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 to age magnificently.Erika and I explore how to consciously create a vibrant, purpose-filled third act - one grounded in curiosity, community, and intention. She shares stories and insights that remind us aging isn’t an ending, but a new beginning filled with possibilities for growth, purpose, and connection.Here’s what we talk about:🌿 Why aging magnificently is a choice, not luck💫 How curiosity keeps us lifeful and open💪 Why purpose doesn’t retire, it evolves🧘‍♀️ The power of mindset and mindfulness in later life🌍 The joy of learning new things at any age❤️ Why community and connection are essential to thrivingEvery moment becomes more precious as we age, and Erika’s wisdom is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to learn, grow, and glow.Connect with Erika Andersen via her Website, Substack, and grab a copy of her book The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life.Thank you for listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age - where we celebrate thriving after 65 and shatter age-related expectations, one inspiring conversation at a time.If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:✨ Amplify inspiring voices✨ Break age-related stereotypes✨ Reach more listeners worldwide💻 Visit: Buy Me A CoffeeEvery cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – [email protected].

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• EP 76 Stepping Into the Spotlight After 65

  What if the fear of public speaking wasn’t something to conquer ... but something to transform into confidence, joy, and self-expression?Guest Linda Ugelow, speaking confidence and vocal coach, podcast host, and author of Delight in the Limelight, brings us an inspiring conversation about finding your voice after 65. Once paralyzed by stage fright, Linda now guides others to speak with ease and authenticity - whether in front of a camera, on stage, or in everyday conversations.With her background in Expressive Arts Therapy and Movement Studies, and decades performing worldwide with the women’s music ensemble Libana, Linda brings a deeply embodied approach to helping others overcome speaking fear and step into their glow.You’ll discover:Why fear of speaking is so common - and how to reframe itHow EFT, visualization, and body awareness release anxietyThe surprising link between movement, healing, and confidenceWhat it means to delight - not dread - being in the limelightIf you’ve ever thought, “It’s too late for me to start,” Linda’s story will remind you that your voice grows more powerful with every passing year.The stage of life is yours ... and the world is waiting to hear your beautiful, seasoned voice.To learn more about Linda's wonderful work in the world, please visit lindaugelow.comIf you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:✨ Amplify inspiring voices✨ Break age-related stereotypes✨ Reach more listeners worldwide💻 Visit: Buy Me A CoffeeEvery cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – [email protected].

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• EP 75 Turning 65 Doesn't Mean You're Ready for the Pasture!

  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 by horses to the outdated cultural beliefs that try to send people “out to pasture” after 65, we’ll reveal the indoctrinated messages that shape how we see ourselves as we age.It’s time to challenge those beliefs ... to remember that dreams don’t have expiration dates, we can still learn, grow, and contribute in new ways, and that being alive at this age is an extraordinary gift.So join me for this short and spirited solo episode ... and let’s move forward with curiosity, courage, and a spring in our step. Because pastures? They’re for horses, not humans.I’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment or message me and, if this episode resonated with you, please share it forward.If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:✨ Amplify inspiring voices✨ Break age-related stereotypes✨ Reach more listeners worldwide💻 Visit: Buy Me A CoffeeEvery cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – [email protected].

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• 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 we need to thrive after 65.In this inspiring conversation, Don shares how he transitioned from a traditional career into a fulfilling, purpose-driven life after retirement. We talk about his newest book, The AfterWork: Finding Fulfilling Alternatives to Retirement, and explore how we can all rethink the way we view this next chapter of life.Together, we chat about: ✨ How Don’s diverse career shaped his post-retirement creativity and outlook ✨ Why aging should be seen as a time for reinvention, not retreat ✨ The importance of curiosity, passion, and staying connected after leaving the workforce ✨ How to dissolve those sneaky, internalized ageist beliefs that keep us small ✨ The joy and freedom of building your own “after work” lifeDon also shares the story behind his weekly Substack newsletter, The Endgame, where he explores the art of aging positively and purposefully. His wisdom, humor, and honesty remind us that ambition and creativity don’t expire — they evolve.If you’re curious about how to design a vibrant, meaningful life after 60, you’re going to love this conversation.🎙️ Connect with Don Akchin Website; Substack; The AfterWork Listen, learn, and let’s thrive together.And remember: stay strong, stay curious, keep growing, and keep glowing.If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:✨ Amplify inspiring voices✨ Break age-related stereotypes✨ Reach more listeners worldwide💻 Visit: Buy Me A CoffeeEvery cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – [email protected].

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