The Aging Unscripted Podcast From CLC
Welcome to Aging Unscripted, a podcast rewriting outdated narratives about growing older. Join our dynamic conversations as we explore the authentic, empowering, and often surprising journey of aging in today’s world. Each episode features candid discussions with trailblazers, experts, and everyday heroes who are challenging age-related stereotypes. From the individual aging journey to new perspectives in the aging services field, we dive deep into conversations that will challenge your assumptions. This podcast is brought to you by Christian Living Communities and is carefully crafted to appeal to anyone curious about embracing the aging journey. Subscribe now to join our growing community of aging disruptors.
Episodes
Healthy aging isn’t about perfect nutrition—it’s about nourishment, joy, and balance.
Eating For Life: Health & Happiness As We Age
In this episode of Aging Unscripted, Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan sit down with clinical dietitian Clint Rasti to explore a more sustainable approach to nutrition. From changing nutritional needs to navigating diet culture and misinformation, Clint shares how food can support not just health...
Staying One Step Ahead of Scams is an episode of Aging Unscripted focused on protecting older adults from the growing threat of fraud.
From online, phone, and mail fraud to retail crime, crypto, gold scams, and even financial exploitation by trusted family members, this conversation shares practical warning signs, prevention tips, and clear steps to take if you or a loved one may be a victim—helping listeners stay informed and one ...
Colorado is in the middle of a demographic shift unlike anything we’ve seen before. Birth rates are falling, migration has slowed, and the fastest-growing age group is adults 75–84—with more people living into their 90s and beyond.
In this episode of Aging Unscripted, hosts Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan are joined by former Colorado State Demographer Elizabeth Garner to explore what this population pivot means for our state’s...
In this episode of Aging Unscripted, “The Fight for Funding: Seniors, Medicaid, and the Road Ahead,” we break down the complex world of Medicaid funding — what it means for older adults, senior living organizations, and all of us who care about the future of aging services. Hosts Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan sit down with Doug Farmer, President & CEO of the Colorado Healthcare Association to make sense of a challenging f...
In this episode of Aging Unscripted, “Seasons of Grief: Finding Meaning in Life’s Transitions,” we explore how grief weaves through every stage of life — not only after loss, but during moments of change and growth.
With the holidays approaching, hosts Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan sit down with Chaplain Robert Smith and Jenn Flaum from the HeartLight Foundation to discuss how to honor old traditions, create new ones, and fin...
In this episode of Aging Unscripted, we talk with Cierra Olmstead of A Move Handled with Care about the emotional and practical realities of downsizing later in life. From knowing when it’s time to move to navigating the hardest conversations, this episode offers heartfelt insight and practical tips for turning a major life transition into a meaningful new beginning.
Guest: Cierra Olmstead, Co-Owner of A Move Handled with Care
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Could the later chapters of life be the most joyful of all? In this uplifting episode of Aging Unscripted, we chat with “Joy Seeker” and author Lisa Dimino White about how a positive mindset, everyday kindness, and small moments of delight can shape a more vibrant aging experience and according to studies, increase your lifespan by as much as seven and half years! Discover how to create your own “bursts of joy” and embrace happines...
Assisted living, memory care, rehab, oh my! Join us on Aging Unscripted as we untangle the complex world of senior living with expert insights from Certified Senior Advisor Kelly Grace O’Connor. Understand the options and what getting help with the journey means—so you can move from overwhelmed to informed, one conversation at a time.
Guest: Kelly Grace O’Connor – Certified Senior Advisor/Advocate/Speaker
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In this episode of Aging Unscripted, guest host Chaplain Services Director Robert Smith and retired Spiritual Director and author Jane Vennard explore aging as a spiritual practice. They discuss how Western culture pushes us to deny aging, but through a spiritual lens, we find freedom, purpose, and celebration in the journey. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on embracing aging with mindfulness, grace, and deeper meaning...
In this episode of Aging Unscripted, we challenge traditional views of dementia, shifting from a focus on decline to empowerment and support.
Hosts Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan welcome dementia educator Jessica Luh Kim and advocate Mary Beth Wighton, who is living well with dementia. Together, they explore how to foster true belonging and create a more inclusive, supportive world for those on the dementia journey.
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In this episode of Aging Unscripted, hosts Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan tackle the question: “To Dye or Not to Dye?”
Sharing personal, heartfelt, and humorous stories, they explore the emotional journey of embracing gray hair. From societal pressure to the freedom of authenticity, they discuss ageism, stereotypes, and the liberation of letting go of hair color.
Join us as we break free from expectations and celebrate the bea...
In this episode of Aging Unscripted, we explore how a culture of citizenship transforms senior living communities for residents, team members, and families alike.
Host Jill Vitale-Aussem welcomes an International Aging Advocate and resident of Clermont Park Senior Living in Denver for an inspiring conversation about purpose, contribution, and shared responsibility.
Discover how embracing true citizenship creates a more fulfilling, ...
In this episode of Aging Unscripted, we explore how where you live shapes health, happiness, and longevity. It’s more than just your house—it’s about connection and quality of life. Hosts Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan welcome Ryan Fredrick, author of Right Place, Right Time, for an eye-opening discussion on the power of place in aging. Whether you're considering a move or staying put, discover how your surroundings impact you...
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