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Welcome to Aging Unscripted, a podcast rewriting outdated narratives about growing older.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
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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