An Archive of Ron's Podcast Interviews
An Inside View of How Senior Centers Work Episode description: There are over 11,000 senior centers in America. They serve over a million adults every day, offering a wide variety of programs and services, from meals and nutritional programs; to social and recreational activities; intergenerational programs; and fitness and wellness classes. Most of us …READ MORE…
Read MoreA Retirement Expert Assesses the Security of Social Security – Watch Mark’s Interview – Episode description: There’s a lot of upheaval these days across Washington, as many federal agencies face significant cuts in staffing and programs, including the Social Security Administration. It’s not exactly clear what changes are going on inside the agency (the news …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Dr. Lesk – A Psychiatrist Offers an Innovative Look at Schizophrenia EPISODE DESCRIPTION: On today’s show we talk about a subject that’s carried a lot of stigma over the years: mental illness. But more recently, there seems to be a growing awareness and willingness to talk about mental health …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Robert – How to Manage One of Life’s Top Stressors: Moving EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Among the most stressful events in life, moving is often cited as a top stressor, ranking third, only after the death of a spouse and divorce. In today’s episode, we tackle the many challenges of moving—especially …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Jim and Carol – Passionate Advocates Talk about Alzheimer’s Support and Caregiving EPISODE DESCRIPTION: As we kick off Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, we talk about the state of Alzheimer’s research, as well as the challenges of caregiver support and services with two passionate advocates: James Taylor, the CEO …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Emiliana – How to Turn Your Career into a Force for Good EPISODE DESCRIPTION:As we move forward through our careers, perhaps it’s time to consider some bigger aspirations beyond professional advancement—especially as we get older and ponder our legacy. How might we create a significant contribution to making a …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Podcast with Jennifer and Sandra – Navigating the Stressful Schism of ‘Gray Divorce’ EPISODE DESCRIPTION: While the divorce rate has declined in recent years among adults in their 20s and 30s, it has increased dramatically among people 50 and older. In today’s episode, two veteran New York attorneys—Jennifer Cona and Sandra …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Nancy – How We Can Transform Growing Older into “Glowing Older” Episode description: As we continue to celebrate Older Americans Month, what better way than to have a conversation with Nancy Griffin, a wellness and aging services expert whose mission is to help older adults live happier, healthier lives. …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Susan Capurso – An Inspiring Legacy Specialist Helps Families Preserve Love & Life Stories An inspiring Legacy Specialist and End-of-Life Doula, who will describe how she helps individuals and families preserve their history, their love and life stories for future generations. SHOW DESCRIPTION: As we begin the celebration of Older Americans …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Lisa and Bremond – Reviving Forgotten Books for a New Generation of Lit Lovers SHOW DESCRITION: Sometimes the passions we pursue early in life stay with us for years, but do not really emerge much later in life—and often in unexpected ways. Such is the case with Lisa Cooper …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Brian Zimmerman – A Gardening Design Guru Reveals How to Turn Our Backyard into a “Foodscape” SHOW DESCRIPTION: Every year, Earth Day seems to arrive just as many of us are welcoming spring’s burst of flowers and new foliage—like Opening Day for the home gardening season. And to usher …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Kevin Wade – A Star TV Producer and Screenwriter “Rewires” his Career as a Crime Novelist SHOW DESCRIPTION: For my generation of older TV watchers, there was a time—at least before DVRs totally upended weekly viewing habits—that Friday nights were frequently reserved to watch the iconic police drama, Blue …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Diane Curley – Reshaping How Women are Recognized as Role Models & Change-Makers SHOW DESCRIPTION: While March is officially Women’s History Month, 45 Forward continues to commemorate the contributions of women today with today’s special guest, Diane Curley. Diane, a Registered Nurse by profession, is also the dynamic founder and CEO …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Renata Glaz – A Holistic Approach to Aging in Place—at Any Age SHOW DESCRIPTION: As people get older, a vast majority say they want to age in place for as long as possible in the comfort and security of their own home. To do so, families often hire aging-in-place …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Valentina Janek – Growing Every Time You Try Something New—and Make Mistakes SHOW DESCRIPTION: In our continuing series celebrating women of achievement —particularly in their later years—during Women’s History Month, 45 Forward spotlights the remarkable and still evolving life of Valentina Janek. Valentina is a high-octane leader who’s difficult …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Vicki Schneps – How a Successful Elder Law Attorney Chose Non-Retirement SHOW DESCRIPTION: For more than 25 years, Judith Grimaldi served as a Certified Elder Law Attorney, devoted to representing the rights and needs of the elderly and disabled New Yorkers. A Founding Partner of the Grimaldi Yeung Law …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Vicki Schneps – The Founder of a Leading Local Media Company Recounts her Storied Career SHOW DESCRIPTION: As we continue celebrating Women’s History Month, 45 Forward celebrates Victoria Schneps, a woman who continues to make history every day as the founder and president of Schneps Media, a leading …READ MORE…
Read More– Watch Ron’s Interview with Bonnie D. Graham – Celebrating a Modern Renaissance Woman during Women’s History Month SHOW DESCRIPTION: As we kick off Women’s History Month this year, 45 Forward is celebrating the remarkable achievements and life experiences of Bonnie D. Graham, an amazing modern-day renaissance woman. Bonnie has broken ground as …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Paul Arfin – The Well-Lived Life of a Serial Social Entrepreneur SHOW DESCRIPTION: There are many people who work for social service organizations during their lifetime, but few do it with the passion and vision of Paul Arfin. In today’s episode, Paul talks about his long and storied …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Sal LaGreca and Michael Mannix – Can You Find Personal & Professional Success through the “5 Ls”? SHOW DESCRIPTION: As we move through our fast-paced lives, year after year, trying to juggle personal, family and work demands, we inevitably face a pointed question: Has my life been a …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Dorian Stern – Helping People with Disabilities Lead Independent Lives—with Canine Companions SHOW DESCRIPTION: For people with disabilities, leading an independent life can be an extraordinary challenge—at any age. But one proven way to help the disabled lead lives with greater independence is through the companionship of …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Beatty Cohan – Discovering the Path to Lasting Love in Today’s Troubling World SHOW DESCRIPTION: As we look forward to the end of winter, there’s always a bright spot in February—Valentine’s Day, our annual celebration of romantic love and friendship. But love can be complicated and hard to …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Bri Conn – Financial Planning for Childfree Families: A Distinctly Different Script SHOW DESCRIPTION: When experts talk about financial planning for retirement, many of them assume that people are following a standard life script—go to college, get married, buy a house, have kids and a career until traditional …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Kerri Tannenbaum – (Encore) Where Do We Come From? Finding Your Roots with Modern Genealogy SHOW DESCRIPTION: As a nation of immigrants, we’ve long been interested in genealogy, curious about our home countries, the families we left behind, and what motivated them to come to America. In recent years, genealogical …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Dr. Andrea Gould-Marks and Ron Roel – Two Old Friends Share their Journeys Helping People Navigate Life’s Changes SHOW DESCRIPTION: Today, on the 5th anniversary of the 45 Forward podcast, my guest is Dr. Andrea Gould-Marks, a licensed psychologist, entrepreneurial coach, podcaster and seminar leader, based in …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Ken Dychtwald – (Encore) Can We Stay on the Crest of Ken Dychtwald’s Age Wave? SHOW DESCRIPTION: The first time I met Dr. Ken Dychtwald was in 1989, when I was writing a cover story about older workers as a business reporter for Newsday, Long Island’s daily newspaper. …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Rachel Zimmerman – How Do We Move on from the Sudden Loss of a Loved One? SHOW DESCRIPTION: As we come to the close of another year, it is a time when we naturally look both backward and forward. In looking back, it is often a time when …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Mae Caime – (Encore) Meet the “Amaezing” Mae Caime, former Ms. New York Senior America SHOW DESCRIPTION: Just over a year ago, Mae Caime was crowned Ms. New York Senior America for 2023. But the contest was not a beauty pageant. Rather, it was a competition based on talent and …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Scott Fisher and Ben Green – Cultivating a “Growth Mindset” to Help You Age Well and Wisely SHOW DESCRIPTION: Several years ago, as Scott Fisher and Ben Green approached their 70th birthdays, the challenges of aging loomed large for these two lifelong friends. Scott, an organizational psychologist, and …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Judi Allaire – The Unexpected (and Rewarding) Journey of a Later-Life Actress SHOW DESCRIPTION: When we think about the career track of actresses today, we often envision a challenging path, auditioning for myriad jobs, hoping for breaks, and meeting the right director—but more often than not, working as a …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Jamie Rosen – Navigating the Challenging Landscape of Mental Health Law SHOW DESCRIPTION: You can’t open a newspaper or go online today without seeing articles about anxiety, depression, burnout or suicide rates—clearly, we’re struggling with our mental health, individually and as a society. But the fact that we’re all …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Grace Cheng – A Different Perspective on Family Caregiving—from Hong Kong SHOW DESCRIPTION: As National Family Caregivers Month comes to a close, we have the unusual opportunity to take a different view of caregiving from abroad—from Hong Kong. In today’s episode, we’ll be talking with Grace Cheng, the …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Ken Dychtwald – Can We Stay on the Crest of Ken Dychtwald’s Age Wave? SHOW DESCRIPTION: The first time I met Dr. Ken Dychtwald was in 1989, when I was writing a cover story about older workers as a business reporter for Newsday, Long Island’s daily newspaper. I …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with John Cochran – A Veteran Leader Reflects on How to Better Serve Aging Families SHOW DESCRIPTION: As we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month, it’s important not only to honor the contributions of 48 million family caregivers nationwide, but understand how they fit into our government-supported care system for older …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Mario Rubano – Want to ‘Age with Attitude’? Check Out Senior Planet SHOW DESCRIPTION: Wherever we go these days, we feel the impact of technology. It’s part of every workplace, in our digital devices, our “smart homes,” cars, virtual reality tools and games, and, of course, the …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Deborah Truhowsky – How to Identify and Prevent Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect SHOW DESCRIPTION: If you’ve ever had a loved one living in a nursing home, you may have worried at times about the quality of their care—especially when high-profile cases of neglect and abuse make their …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Asher Ravinowitz – A Substance Abuse Counselor’s Unique Approach to Recovery: Storytelling SHOW DESCRIPTION: Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to host Asher Rabinowitz, a clinical social worker and credentialed counselor as a guest on 45 Forward. Asher, who has worked in the field of alcohol and substance …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Todd Whiton – The Benefits of Social Security & Medicare Planning—Together SHOW DESCRIPTION: As you approach traditional retirement age, you probably know the importance of enrolling on time in Social Security and Medicare—the bookends of retirement planning. But what you may not be aware of is that only a …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Maria Alvarez – Advocating for Older People through Grassroots Empowerment SHOW DESCRIPTION: As we kick off October with the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons, it’s fitting that we begin the month with Maria Alvarez, an iconic leader who has been at the forefront of advocating for …READ MORE…
Read More– Listen to Ron’s Interview with Jim Rowe – Improving Poor Employee Communication Skills—BEFORE They’re Hire SHOW DESCRIPTION: In an age of when technology has become an integral part of virtually every workplace, you might think that STEM skills—science, technology, engineering and math—are the top skills sought by corporate managers when looking for new …READ MORE…
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