Celebrating Differences
Topics:
On We Are All ONE! — Celebrating Differences, we will talk with people about the things that are important to them. We also will talk to people about “Growing” as they age. How are they growing mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Our shows are about 40 minutes long and our schedule is to have one episode out every week.
Of course we want to make it easy to find us, so here are a few links in alphabetical order:
Apple: Overcast: PocketCasts: RadioPublic: Spotify:
If you think you would like to spend some time talking with us about Celebrating Differences, read these pages and then text CD! to 512-338-4075 and we can talk. If you would like to be a sustaining member of Celebrating Differences then please follow this link and donate. All donations are tax deductible.
We are all different and unique and we need to celebrate what we bring to the whole.
Interested?
Send us an email and tell us what you want to talk about. You are unique, different and special and we want to talk with you.
Future Episodes:
We are nearing the kick-off of our live to Facebook and YouTube podcasts. At the same time we have changed the name from Growing Old(er)! to Celebrating Differences. As we kept talking to people we realized that, while we are all growing older, the differences in the people with whom we talk are extraordinary and need to be celebrated. We’ll keep this site updated as we go.
Special Series:
In addition to our regular weekly interviews with interesting people we are doing three special series, Self Love, Good Grief!, and On Politics! All of the special series are on this page:
Self Love is a discussion between Ani Colt, author of the book Self Love as Spiritual Practice, Nine Keys to Loving Yourself, and Truda Stransky, a Jungian Psychoanalyst.
Good Grief! explores the different ways loss impacts our lives and how people have found to cope with the grief. Loss is inevitable, how we cope with loss is complex and important.
On Politics! is a look at the 2022 election cycle through the eyes of the candidates. We interviewed the local, state and national politicians who will have a voice in the future of our neighborhood.
Episodes:
Episode 103 | Sharing Your Differences | Steven Hardy-Braz
Episode 103 | I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Steven Hardy-Braz about his work as an advocate and activist. Steven is a psychologist who lives in North Carolina but was in Austin to visit friends at the School for the Deaf and to view the eclipse. We spent most of three days together renewing our friendship and exploring our unique neighborhood. Steven advocates for people with a hearing impairment, for bicyclists and for people with mobility impairments. He was struck by an automobile while riding his bike and suffers significant pain from the damage he sustained in the crash. He uses a wheel chair much of the time and fights to make our world a better place for others in his situation. He also is a ASL interpreter and introduced us to his friend Nick who we will be interviewing in the future.
Equipment List:
Video: Main sequence: Zoom Q8n- 4k on Vanguard Veo tripod recording 4K 30 fps
Close ups: iPhone 14 main camera on Ulanzi Tripod recording 4K 30 fps using MoviePro App.
Intro/Outro: OBSBOT Meet Camera recording 1080 30 fps
Audio: Main track: Zoom H6 Handicorder with stereo head using Saramonic remote mics as a remote feed.
Back up track: Zoom shotgun mic on the Q8n dialed back to give us the background sound like the ducks.
iPhone audio was discarded.
Intro/Outro: Zoom 1 mic plugged into a Focusrite 212 mixer Computer: Mac Studio M2 Max with 32 GB RAM
Software: Video: Final Cut Pro
Audio: Audacity
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro – Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX. Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world. The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community. Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful. Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2023
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Episode 102 | Embracing Your Differences | Kelly Evans
Episode 102 | I recently had a chance to sit down with Kelly Evans to talk about his life and ask him about the differences that make his life work for him. He has had many adventures and some serious struggles but mostly maintains a good outlook. We all have a unique journey and Kelly’s has covered a lot of ground. The system didn’t always work for him but he has a story that is important to hear.
Equipment List:
Video:
Main sequence: Zoom Q8n- 4k on Vanguard Veo tripod recording 4K 30 fps
Close ups: iPhone 14 main camera on Ulanzi Tripod recording 4K 30 fps using MoviePro App.
Intro/Outro: OBSBOT Meet Camera recording 1080 30 fps
Audio:
Main track: Zoom H6 Handicorder with stereo head using Saramonic remote mics as a remote feed.
Back up track: Zoom shotgun mic on the Q8n dialed back to give us the background sound like the ducks.
iPhone audio was discarded.
Intro/Outro: Zoom 1 mic plugged into a Focusrite 212 mixer
Computer:
Mac Studio M2 Max with 32 GB RAM
Software:
Video:
Final Cut Pro
Audio:
Audacity
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2023
#muelleratx#celebratingdifferences
Episode 101 | Scion Law| Lance Kutnick
Episode 101 | Lance Kutnick has reoriented his career from prosecuting some egregious felons to helping people plan for their future. This is an interesting talk about what you can do now to help your family when you pass on. Scion Law is dedicated to keeping you out of trouble with the legal system.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background: Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Oops
When we posted Episode 099 our host informed us that we had actually produced 100 episodes so we have skipped over that one and moved on…!
Episode 099 | Creating a new life! | Sally Acevedo
Episode 099 | Ani Colt had a chance to talk with a new friend and neighbor, Sally Acevedo. Sally was born in New York but grew up in Puerto Rico and brings a wonderfully varied life and work history to our neighborhood. She is working to create a life built around her social media expertise and can create media in both English and Spanish.
Her business can be found at https://sallyacevedo.com/ or if you are a Spanish Language speaker at somujer.digital.
We look forward to getting to know Sally A. better as we work together to help create our nonprofit WAAO!.
Here is a link to the video https://youtu.be/LH8d2pdbH44
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 098 | Let’s find a way to love yourself | Andrew Doobay
Episode 098 | Andrew left a door hanger on my front door and I knew I needed to talk to him.His hanger said “The Gay Real Estate Agent” I figured that anyone that put themself out in the world like that was certainly worth talking to about Celebrating Differences.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro – Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:–
Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter Background:
Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX. Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world. The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community. Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful. Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2023
Episode 097 | A new beginning| Jane Biondi
Episode 097 | In this Episode, number 97, When Ani met Jane Biondi she felt a connection that has blossomed into an ongoing friendship. Jane is a practicing Psychotherapist in Austin, TX and is working to create her space after moving her from California.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2023
Episode 096 | I believe in the word “and”. | April Obersteller
Episode 096 | In this Episode, number 96, we had a chance to talk with the new Managing Director of woom USA, the US arm of what I believe is the best children’s bike manufacturer in the world.
Full disclosure here, I am a part-time employee of woom, working with families to provide a powerful experience for children as they start a wonderful journey by bicycle. I was introduced to woom when a friend asked if I wanted to help at an outdoor event where we would be letting children ride bikes. I fell in love with the brand after seeing how it made the learning and riding experience so much better.
So, yes, I’m biased but hopefully that didn’t keep us from having a good interview.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2023
Episode 095 | Why Affordable is So Hard! | Greg Anderson
Ani and I had a chance to catch up with a new neighbor, Greg Anderson. He is the person to go to when you need to understand housing and especially affordable housing in Austin. He is active in a lot of areas in Austin and also is a Lecturer at UT. Besides he is funny and articulate and a nice guy.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2023
Episode 094 | I’m worried about bicycling! | Richard Wharton
Episode 094 | I haven’t seen Richard in 10 or 15 years so it was good to catch up. I was somewhat troubled by his evident loss of faith in his world of bicyclist education and training. But we talked about hope at the end and he cited a number of things that make him hopeful…mostly people that he named.
Please subscribe and we’ll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting.
Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
The TOWER coffee hour is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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Episode 093 | Who I Am | Jim Marshall
Episode 093 | We had a chance to talk with Jim Marshall author of the book
Septemics: Hierarchies of Human Phenomena Analysis, Prediction & Management of Human Affairs.
Jim makes a good case that this book presents a new way to discover more about yourself and to make changes that can make your life and the lives of the people around you better and easier. He also makes the point that not everyone wants to get better…
Please subscribe and we’ll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting.
Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
The TOWER coffee hour is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2023
092 | Love your people! | Richard Carr
Episode 092 : Richard has had an interesting and unorthodox career. Almost all of it in service to the people around him, the people he loves. Now he is embarking on a new career venture that may be for himself but knowing Richard it will end up benefiting many of the rest of us, the people who know, respect and love him.
Please subscribe and we’ll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting.
Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
The TOWER coffee hour is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
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91 | Transitioning Through Life | Peggy
Episode 91: We talked with Peggy, an individual that has done an amazing number of different things in 30 years and is working on doing more. Welding on Tanks and Pipelines to fixing guitars, to waiting on tables and some of that at the same time. It took Peggy almost 30 years to meet her father. This is a story you need to hear.
Please subscribe and we’ll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting.
Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
The TOWER coffee hour is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2023
Episode 90 | Restaurant in his Blood | Rudy Rivera
Episode 90 | Rudy Rivera talks about his life growing up in Texas and his amazing food that is available at the Botegga_ATX in the Mueller Neighborhood in Austin.
Please subscribe and we’ll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting.
Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
The TOWER coffee hour is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2023
89 | Bicycling Historic Route 66 | Tracy and Peter Flucke
Episode 89 | Tracy and Peter have been doing the good work in bicycle and pedestrian safety for a long time. It is good that they can take the time to ride the long trips. This is their third really long trip. The first on was from West to East across the country and that one is the subject of Episode 55 of Celebrating Differences.
2026 is the 100 anniversary of the opening of Route 66 from Chicago to the West Coast so it is appropriate that Tracy and Peter rode and wrote about it.
Please subscribe and we’ll let you know when we talk with someone else interesting.
Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don’t forget to check out and subscribe to the TOWER coffee hour on YouTube for more content.
The TOWER coffee hour is an initiative of WAAO!. (We Are All ONE!) WAAO! Inc is 501(c)(3) chartered to Foster Community.
Credits:– Video and audio production by Preston “Ty” Tyree– Music via Ben Sound
Resources used during the production of this video:– My recording platform is Ecamm Live– Editing software Final Cut Pro
– Audio, Video and Production Equipment: Contact me for a complete list
For more information about the TOWER hour effort or other WAAO! Initiatives or to follow along, please visit our links below:– Blog at WAAO! Inc– Periodic e-Newsletter
Background:Hello and welcome. My name is Preston “Ty” Tyree and I’ve done a lot of things in my almost 80 years. Recently my new wife and I founded a nonprofit – WAAO! And my world is now focused on Fostering Community particularly in our Mueller neighborhood in Austin, TX.
Since 2017 I’ve been spending more and more time on the vision of We Are All ONE! and the concept of Fostering Community. We have created a social/service group for mature adults called Wisdom|crew, we host a podcast named “Celebrating Difference”, we produce the neighborhood news channel named “the TOWER coffee hour” and we are working to create special place for people to practice We Are All ONE! as a prototype for the rest of the world.
The TOWER coffee hour Channel features our original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films bringing you news and interviews with interesting people doing interesting things to Foster Community.
Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.
Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2023
55 | Coast to Coast on a Tandem | Tracy and Peter Flucke
Episode 55: After knowing Peter for 25 years, it was great to finally meet Tracy and get to know her. They talked about their history and how they decided it would be a great idea to ride a tandem bicycle from the Pacific to the Atlantic. We also had a chance to get to know each other better as they talked about what it took to get their book published and what they learned from both the trip and writing the book.
Here is a link to see their website and purchase the book. https://www.webike.org/our-book/
54 | Launching a New Venture, Neighborhood News Hour | Ani and Ty
Episode 54: Ani and Ty talk about neighborhood, WAAO, and what it will take to launch a “Neighborhood News Hour” to provide information and bring neighbors closer together.
Please send comments to ty.tyree@waaoinc.org.
53 | Bicycling, Geocaching and shoveling 18 inches of snow: Jean Marie Linhart
Episode 53: Ty and Jean Marie have worked and played together off and on for over 20 years. This was a good chance to get together and find out what Jean Marie was doing with her new life as Associate Professor at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. We talked about her new job, our times together with bicycles. She admits to be approaching 3,000 geocache finds.
Please send comments to ty.tyree@waaoinc.org.
In the show we talked about a way to get started on writing your “life” story, here is the link to that. https://tinyurl.com/2p8kxf2d
51 | 2022 and beyond | Colt and Tyree
Episode 51: Ani Colt and Preston “Ty” Tyree look to the future of our dreams and this podcast. We cover a lot of ground in this episode and ask for your response.
Email at ani.colt@waaoinc.org, or Email at ty.tyree@gmail.com.
Here is the link for the video about ONEderment Central
48 | Money matters but helping people is important too | Murs Tariq
Episode 48: Financial Planner Murs Tariq talks about his work and how he can help you at any age. Here is a link to his website Murs Tariq.
If you have comments please let us have them at ty.tyree@waaoinc.org. If you enjoy our podcasts and would like to help support our efforts you can become a subscriber: https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe
Born in Pakistan, Murs came to the United States as an infant and grew up in a small town in North Carolina. His parents still live there and through the drive and values they helped him build, he is successfully helping other people. We also touched on one of the really important issues, and that is get the paperwork done now!
46 – Small But Mighty:
Brittany Perro
Episode 46: Because we had done a little research, Ani and I sat down to talk with Brittany prepared to meet an interesting person. What we encountered in this interview was a woman who describes herself as Small But Mighty and that is an understatement. Brittany has had an eclectic path to her current role as 8th grade teacher at High Tech Middle School in San Diego, CA. The work she is doing with her class is pretty spectacular and we had a great time digging into her world. Hope you enjoy our time with Brittany. Here is a link to her school and the work they are doing in her class. https://brittanyperro.weebly.com
44 – Just Fix It!:
Gary Stroup
Episode 44: Ty interviews Gary Stroup who has worked on many things and continues to work and stay busy at he ages in Coos Bay, OR. He grew up working in a blacksmith shop and doing whatever needed doing. He’s done lots of things and now works in a salmon hatchery making things work better. Listen to Gary talk about the details that keep American business running. Someone has to do the work.
42 – Around America by Bike:
Jim Sayer
Episode 42: Jim Sayer just finished the last leg of his dream to ride around the perimeter of the US. Ty talked with him about his trip and his history running the largest bicyclist advocacy organization in the US, Adventure Cycling Association. Him is easy to talk to and made this interview very enjoyable.
41 – Working to save the rainforests:
Hazel Barbour
Episode 41: Ani and Ty interview Hazel Barbour, a Scotswoman living and working in Austin, TX to combat deforestation in the rain forests of South America. Her organization, Rain Forest Partnership, is a non-profit that works with indigenous peoples to find ways to make them self sufficient so they can push back against the companies that are buying rights to clear the forests. Hazel’s early work was with an oil company but even then she was pushing to save the environment.
40 – Fillng Your Bubble: Neighborhood Activism and Advocacy:
Koreena Malone
Episode 40: Ani and Ty had to team up to interview Koreena Malone. She is an exciting person and is making a big difference in our community. In this episode we talk about Radical Self Care, that it is a gift to get older, and menopause. We also talked about a book: How to Be Less Stupid About Race, on racism, white supremacy, and the racial divide by CRYSTAL MARIE FLEMING. I’ve read it, will read it again and recommend it for all of us..
38 – Just Go Do It!: Five Months in a Camper Van:
Joan Quenan
Episode 38: Ani talks with Joan Quenan, a mid 70s independent woman who spends much of her life helping others. Joan and Ani met when they were both residents in the same apartment complex. Ani married Ty and moved out and Joan moved out into a van and took off to travel the national parks of the American West for 5 months. The apartment complex is designed for Active Adults who are 55 and older. 85% of the units are in the City of Austin affordable program and both Joan and Ani qualified by having an income below the Median Family Income in Austin.Joan talks about her travel adventure, the issues facing an aging population searching for affordable housing and what she is doing to make her next years better. Joan had a great adventure touring in her van and is looking forward to getting back to work as she volunteers to help people with their income tax returns under an AARP program for older adults.
37 – Forty Days of Qigong: Modern Lessons from an Ancient Practice:
Ani and Ty
Episode 37: On October 18th we finished an intensive virtual retreat that ran from 10 am to 5:30 pm every day for 40 days…we were alternatively exhausted and enthused at what we learned. We took some time out to record our reaction to the message and the practice of this ancient form of self actualizing practice. Hope you learn some things and enjoy the conversation.
35 – “Gotta give these kids a chance”:
Neil Walker
Episode 35: A man of strong faith, Neil has spent most of his life helping the BIPOC community by teaching and organizing. His work in Atlanta and Pittsburg have changed many lives. Neil and I met at a National Bike Summit in Washington DC. We later worked together to qualify and certify Neil as a League Coach so he could certify League Cycling Instructors. Now he is training and certifying LCIs around the nation in a special BIPOC seminar sponsored by Quality Bike Products. Neil lives a life of service and has had an impact on thousands of his neighbors and strangers across the nation. We shared some laughter about the good times and talked about the trying times as well.
33 – Spreading Pixie Dust, the “Tapas Life”: A Handbook for Retirement:
Andy Robin
Episode 33: Andy Robin had an eclectic career path and now is working hard to keep his retired life just as varied. His experience prompted him to write “Tapas Life.” A quick read it is almost like having a conversation with Andy. If you get to 65, with some care you’re likely to live another 20 – 25 years or more. Andy’s book ‘Tapas Life’ is not your typical “retirement” book. It’s a step-by-step process to leading an interesting, rich, and fulfilling life after a long career.
31 – Using Media to Unleash the Potential of Older Americans:
Rich Eisenberg
Episode 31: Rich is Managing Editor at Next Avenue, a non-profit that is a part of the PBS system and whose mission statement says “Our mission is to meet the needs and unleash the potential of older Americans through the power of media. He is an author of two books about personal finance and they are both on Amazon. How to Avoid a Mid-Life Financial Crisis (Avoid Book) and The Money Book of Personal Finance (Money Book). Rich can be reached via email at reisenbert@nextavenue.org and on twitter at @richeis315
30 – Non Linear Careers: Neuropsychology to Modeling
Melissa Mangili, PhD
Episode 30: August 12, 2021: Melissa is currently working as a fashion model and she spoke with Ani and Preston about that work. Melissa and I met over lunch at a National Bike Summit and I was instantly a little bit in love. Her energy permeates any room she is in. She is an ardent advocate and activist for social justice, women and cyclists. This is a second career, her first included a stint as a Clinical Neuropsychologist in Rhode Island including adjunct work at Brown University. Here is a link to her modeling agency (Donahuemodels.com) for booking and her Instagram account (@melissa.mangili) for following. We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will be ad free.com
29 – Life After Work: A Lot to be Thankful For:
F. John Wilkes, Jr.
Episode 29: John talks about his new book, his time in France and Africa and our times together in Prep School as well as his life that he is thankful for. John has recently published a book “The Star Gazer: An Amazing Serch for Family” that is basically an autobiography with the names changed to protect the guilty. It is available on Amazon (use the whole name “The Star Gazer” to avoid confusion. Or you can go to John’s website (created by his son Nat) and get the back story. This link will take you to the “SHOP” page but you should click on “HOME” to get the full effect. This is a fairly wide ranging interview with a prep school class mate of Preston’s. John played football and Preston ran cross country so you can see that they didn’t hang out in the same spaces. John has had a life of privilege and is suitably appreciative of the opportunities that he has faced. Now at 77 he doesn’t look his age. However, he is facing medical issues and is still working to keep fit and active. He just got back home to New Jersey after a two week cruise with his wife.
28 – Finding my roots in Art and Books:
Linda Anderson
Episode 28: August 29, 2021: Linda dives into the world of books and book conservancy as well as her background as an art teacher. She makes her own sketch books and recently returned from a camping trip that covered 2,500 miles in the Southwest. She talks about NaNoWiMo or National November Writing Month when you are supposed to do a novel of 50,000 words in 30 days. We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will not have any ads.
27 – My Turn at Life, with age comes empowerment:
Jessica Lemann
Episode 27: August 22, 2021: Jessica Lemann talks with Ani and Preston about her life and her work as Associate Director of Outreach & Advocacy at AARP in Texas. She gives us insights into the philosophy of AARP as well as the focus of some of the programs like Livable Communities. We have crossed paths frequently in the past as Jessica has worked on bicyclist safety and livable communities. Besides Jessica is a very smart, interesting person in her own right. We had a good time with this one, some people it is just fun to talk with and be around. We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will not have any ads.
26 – Recovery Coordinator talks about her work:
Elizabeth Sluder
Episode 26: 08/15/2021 Preston talks with Elizabeth Sluder about the work she is involved in helping people live a life after addiction. In a relatively rural area of historic Virginia she helps create space for people to help themselves. She is also working towards her own aging years through activity and diet. Elizabeth is also Preston’s cousin… Listening to all she is doing is exhausting…We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will not have any ads.
25 – Providing service to those in need
Elsa Bui
Episode 25: Elsa is a first generation American who has a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and is working to make the lives of our elder population better. A year ago she started a business “Elderwheels” to provide “Premium assisted mobility for Seniors.” This interview got pretty intense as we touched on many issues that Elsa feels strongly about. One of Elsa’s biggest concerns is that many people don’t recognize that other people may operate differently and have different ways of dealing with the world. If you want personal service for your necessary trip, Call or text Elsa at 512-779-8383 or email at elderwheelsatx@gmail.com. We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will not have any ads.
24 – Helping people helps him grow:
DeVon Darden
Episode 24: August 1, 2021:We talked about how helping people helps him to continue growing as he ages. DeVon is a Marine, a Financial Planner, and is working to make his community better. He expects to live until he is 95 which gives him a lot of time to make a difference. If after listening to him talk about himself and his view of the world, you are interested in his professional help you can reach him at DeVonwDarden@FinancialGuide.com. We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will not have any ads.
23 – Retiring in Thailand and keeping fit:
Tye and Chip Pierpont
Episode 23: July 25, 2021: Tye and Chip talking about traveling all over the world and the people they have met, about physical fitness and their decision to leave the United States for their retirement home in Thailand! Their travel stories are amazing as this couple have immersed themselves in the cultures they have found themselves in. They talk about holding Syrian refugee babies in Greece! We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will not have any ads.
22 – Life and music in Austin:
Howie Richey
Episode 22: Howie Richey talking about his 50 years in Austin. I think Howie Richey’s Twitter account says it all: Howie Richey (@howzow). Party host, ace Texpert tour guide, social designer, woodworker, word arranger, radio personality, funny sort. Howie Richey (@howzow). Party host, ace Texpert tour guide, social designer, woodworker, word arranger, radio personality, funny sort. He has also written a book about Austin called Party Weird and that is the link to buy it. We met Howie through his wife Linda Anderson who showed up at our Tai Chi group and then both of them showed up at a campout event near Castroville, TX that was hosted by a mutual friend. They are the kind of interesting, out of the box, folks we generally are drawn to. Howie came to the “Studio” in our house for this interview. We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will not have any ads.
21 – Anti Ageism by two thirty somethings:
Kyrie Carpenter and Ryan Baker
Episode 21: Kyrié Carpenter and Ryan Baker talking about Anti-Ageism and growing older.First, we are glad to be back from the long break we took during the pandemic. What with selling and buying a house, moving our furniture in to storage, traveling around to AirBNBs and then moving all that stuff in storage back into a new house and then to both have to go in for surgery… it has been an eventful time. But today, we are back and excited about our two guests. Our primary focus is on Growing Old(er)! and we are all doing that, but our guests today helped create a website/clearinghouse for resources to combat Ageism. That site is OldSchool.info and they worked with Ashley Applewhite to make it happen. People are always surprised to hear that Ani and I are approaching 80. That is because they have an idea of what 80 looks like and have a skewed vision of what 80 year olds should act like. Kyrié (Kee-re-ay) Carpenter (6/6/86) has an interesting website called Kyrieosity.com. She does keynotes and workshops to “plant the seeds of personal and cultural growth” and also is managing editor of the blog posts on ChangingAging with Dr. Bill Thomas. I took the effort to read her masters thesis to see what she had to say about the Anti-Aging myth in America. She has an interesting take and I will ask her about that.Ryan Backer (6/8/88) is a self-proclained Age Activist – They identify as a white, non-binary, European-American ‘old person in training’ with a BS degree in Gerontological Studies. He also aims high, aiming to eradicate all forms of oppression. On his website AgeActivism.com he talks about his workshops called AGE QUEER. Sit back and relax and lets see what our guests have to say about Anti-Ageism and Growing Old(er)!. We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will not have any ads.
20 – 86 years young:
Chris Crowley
Episode 20: Chris Crowley, Author of Younger Next Year talks about aging well. The conversation in this episode is far ranging but keeps coming back to being active physically and mentally to maintain your edge into your 80’s and beyond. Chris Crowley, 86 year old Author of Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy – Until You’re 80 and Beyond has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into 23 languages. This book was his first about what you can do to help you age better and enjoy aging more. Chris also recommends his book Younger Next Year The Exercise Program and Fit Forever videos. The newest edition of the YNY book has new material about keeping mentally active as well. Chris quoted his co-author, Henry Lodge as saying “how long you live is 80% genetics and how well you live is 20% genetics.”
Chris and I met at a bicycle camp in Connecticut 15 years ago just after his book was first published. Now he has released a new edition with new material about mental aging and staving off Alzheimer’s disease. The 20th episode Growing Old(er)! seemed a great time to ask him to talk about what he has learned about aging well.
We are approaching 1,000 plays of the 20 episodes and that is a major milestone for us. We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will not have any ads.
19 – Air BNB and my 80th year in the Pandemic
Ani and Ty
Episode 19: Hosted by Preston “Ty” Tyree: Ani Colt is in her 80th year and talks about what that means and how an adventure is playing out during this time of pandemic and civil unrest around criminal justice reform. We were in an amazing casita (Air BNB) just outside of Santa Fe when we did this podcast. Sitting on the porch watching a storm come across the valley. We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will not have any ads.
18 – A recovering Iconoclast and FrankenBike
Chris Gross
Episode 18: Chris Gross talks with Preston Tyree about the FrankenBike swap meets. We also got into discussions about making money, loving people, the pandemic and criminal justice. Chris calls himself a recovering iconoclast as he reaches 50 years old.We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will not have any ads.
17 – Emotion is Energy in Motion
Suzann Robins
Episode 17: Hosted by Ani Colt: Ani Colt speaks with her friend Suzann Robins — a 30 minute conversation that covers gender, labels, the importance of embracing diversity and so much more. Suzann, who Ani sees as a really smart woman, speaks of us living in a world where we are afraid of each other — that this is not a way to love — why we need to stand on the side of love. Suzann uses phrases such as “emotion is energy in motion”, and intimacy: “if I let you see into me — then we have intimacy.” Suzann and Ani scheduled the interview to discuss the murder of George Floyd and the conversation reached further into many diverse issues. Suzann and Ani came together for friendship and higher purpose work shortly before 9/11, another world changing atrocity. Suzann’s book is Exploring Intimacy – Cultivating Healthy Relationships through Insight and Intuition. Suzann Robins. It’s widely available in print and e-book formats. One of the things that Suzann does is lead Cuddle Parties and more information can be found at this link. We have gone to a subscription model for help in funding our work. If you like what we are doing and want to get special podcasts just for subscribers then follow this link and subscribe! https://anchor.fm/growing-older/subscribe. We will be doing at least one podcast a month that will be special for subscribers and will not have any ads.
16 – Buying, Selling and Moving in the Pandemic
Ani and Ty
Episode 16: Cohosted by Ani Colt and Preston “Ty” Tyree: getting married in your 70s is not for sissies. But selling a house, buying a new house and trying to figure out what to throw away adds a who level of complexity. Ani and Ty talk about moving in the middle of a Pandemic. You can help support this podcast by clicking on this link and donating a small amount monthly.
15 – Be before you Do
Sandy Gil
Episode 15: Hosted by Ani Colt: Sandy Gil and I clicked when we first met a couple of years ago now. She’s a 1946, born eleven months after World War II ended. Growing has always been important to Sandy and her work involves helping other people grow. Because of the pandemic, Sandy is taking the time to go deeper into the process. She speaks of the need to “Be before the Do.”
14 – Everything begins and ends in connection with our bodies
Susan Kaye
Episode 14: Ani talks with Dr. Susan Kaye: Today, I recorded a session with my friend Susan Kaye, actually Dr. Susan Kaye. Susan is a Ph.D., Sexologist, Sexuality Educator, and Surrogate Partner Specialist. As it says on her website, Dr.SusanKaye.com, she believes that everything begins and ends in connection with our bodies, “I help others to heal and to grow through connecting to this vehicle that takes us through life.” I met her through her work — as I’d been involved in the sexuality world through a journal I published on spirituality and sexuality. Susan and I spoke about the need for healthy touch. Susan is a woman who feels she is doing what she was meant to do in this life. Born in 1949, Susan is going strong in her work and life at age 70! It was a great gift to do this podcast with Susan and hope it encourages you as well as entertains.You can help support this podcast by clicking on this link and donating a small amount monthly.
13 – Spirituality and Nurturing: Exploring Human Touch
Epiphany Jordan
Episode 13: Ani talks with Epiphany Jordan: Epiphany lives out of the box, and this interview with her helped me discover why she is so darn interesting, starting with her parents. Her Jewish grandfather was on the run from the Nazis right before World War Two started. Her mother was born in Palestine and is half Catholic and half Jewish. Her Muslim father was born in India, and grew up in South Africa. Each came to USC for college. Both of her parents were academics in Reno where Epiphany was born. She shares in the interview about her unique spirituality and that one of her core strengths or pillars of her personality is around nurturing. Epiphany is the author of the book Somebody Hold Me, the single person’s guide to nurture human touch, Our recording was done during the COVID-19 pandemic. She said after we are finished with social distancing, “We have a chance to redesign human touch, which has kind of been my mission for a long time.” You can help support this podcast by clicking on this link and donating a small amount monthly.
12 – Being flexible and adapting to what comes along:
Deaton Bednar
Episode 12: Deaton talks to us about her life and how she is dealing with growing old(er)!. She is making a difference in other peoples lives in there second or is it her third career. She is owner and prime operator for Texas Bike Tours. Link to Texas Bike Tours. One of her comments is worth living with, “When something doesn’t go right, I think Oh, wow!. I can’t wait to see what good is going to come out of that.” You can help support this podcast by clicking on this link and donating a small amount monthly.
11 – Abundant Living East Texas style: A weekend in Nature
George and Suzette
Episode 11: We review the three days we spent at the Abundant Living Retreat. Who we talked to, what we heard and a short conversation with George who runs Camp Allen in Navasota, TX. We also talk briefly with our favorite History Nerd, Suzette about her life. Here is a link to the Camp Allen site. Abundant Living is sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Here is a link to the Abundant Living site. Here is a 23 sec video of the group at the closing session.
10 – From running a hospital in Bagdhad to a small business in Virginia:
Amy Coon
Episode 10: We get our youngest guest so far. Amy is a 37 year old retired Army Medical Corp Major who has done some amazing things in this world and is now starting the rest of her life with a new husband, new city and a new business. You can help support this podcast by clicking on this link and donating a small amount monthly.
09 – The dream of ONEderment Central
Ani and Ty
Episode 9: Ani and Ty talk about Ani’s Growing Old(er)! and ONEderment Central. I must admit, we have a good time talking about life. You can help support this podcast by clicking on this link and donating a small amount monthly.
08 – A woman in a man’s world
Virginia Stanton
Episode 8: Virginia S lost her parents as a teenager and forged a successful career in the traditionally man’s world of drafting and engineering. She parlayed that into a career in public service and paid for her own Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Now she is retired and still moving ahead. She is a great story teller so this episode runs a little longer than most. (03/15/2020) Link to Guest Transcript PDF 8
07 – Making old age work better
Debbie Pearson
Episodes 7 and Episode 7.5 (a lot of material so we broke it into two chapters): Debbie P gives us some hints about what we need to make our journey into old age work better. If you want to see more about Debbie and her work, check out these links: CareFor and Age Your Way. 03/08/2020 Link to Guest Transcript PDF 7.0 Link to Guest Transcript PDF 7.5
06 – Ty talks to Active Towns
Ty and John
Episode 6 (Growing Old(er)! Host Ty is a guest on John Simmerman’s Active Towns Podcast): John S: Talks with Ty Tyree about Mueller, trikes and how to build a community with activity assets that make it better for everyone. 03/01/2020
05 – It doesn’t always turn out…
Michele Golding
Episode 5: Michele G: “I think my point of view is that it doesn’t always turn out the way one planned, expected, or wanted on many levels: financially, emotionally, socially, physically/medically, or independently.” 02/23/2020 Link to Guest Transcript PDF
04 – Career and Family
Veronica Castro
Episode 4: Veronica C talks about her career and reminisces about her mother and grandmother in Mexico City. 02/16/2020 Link to Guest Transcript PDF
Trailer E4: Quick chat with Veronica about the strong women in her life. 02/10/2020
03 – Get to know your safety net
John Thomas
Episode 3: John T. talks about his career and how he didn’t fully understand how Medicare and Social Security works. He notes that he also didn’t understand his health insurance. 02/09/2020 Link to Guest Transcript PDF
02 – Helping an elderly relative cope
Larry
Episode 2: Larry tells about dealing with an elderly relative as he begins to lose the ability to handle his own finances. 02/03/2020 Note: the identity of the guest and his subjects have been disguised due to privacy considerations.
01 – The luck of the draw
Roger
Episode 1: Roger recognizes that he hasn’t planned much but ended up with a pretty good life. 01/22/2020
