Amevida Recommends: Four Great Podcasts
Podcasts have become hugely popular in the last decade, and everyone has their favorites. The medium offers a unique way to explore the complexities of life, blending expert insights, personal stories, and practical advice.
They also frequently take a long-form approach to the subjects under discussion, offering more in-depth analysis and exploration than most traditional news or current affairs programming. The format also lends itself well to accompanying to a long walk, working in and around the house, or just taking time to relax and listen. In no particular order, below is a list of recommended podcasts that celebrate later life with wisdom, humor, and purpose. These shows are perfect for listeners seeking knowledge and connection.
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Hosted by the Emmy-winning star of legendary comedies such as Seinfeld and VEEP, the Wiser Than Me podcast features intimate and often funny conversations with guests like Diane von Furstenburg, Bonnie Raitt, and Billie Jean King. It’s a celebration of our collective lived experience - and of personal growth - with some of the brightest and most engaging cultural figures.
Listen to the podcast here: https://lemonadamedia.com/show/wiser-than-me-with-julia-louis-dreyfus/
The Living to 100 Club
Dr. Joe Casciani focuses on positive aging, offering practical advice, inspiring stories, and exploring the ways in which we can embrace all of life’s stages. Dr. Casciani’s guests share their experience and expertise on longevity, the psychology of aging, and how to live life to its fullest.
Listen to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-to-100-club/id1540673763
Photo credit (left to right): Lemonada Media/Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Dr. Joe Casciani, Joe Casey, Nicole Christina
Retirement Wisdom
Hosted by Joe Casey and combining personal stories and insightful advice, this podcast offers expert guidance on transitioning into retirement. Covering topics like financial planning, maintaining good health, and personal fulfillment, the show helps listeners design their ideal post-work lifestyle.
The series features interviews with authors, academics, business executives, and thought-leaders discussing a broad range of topics concerning the changing nature of later life in today’s world.
Listen to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-retirement-wisdom-podcast/id1360304023
Zestful Aging
Nicole Christina discusses how to navigate the happiness and hurdles of aging while finding satisfaction and meaning. She covers creativity, resilience, and living authentically in later life.
From python hunters in the Everglades to workers at San Quentin penitentiary, Nicole’s conversations focus on people who have found their own ways of meeting the challenges of aging yet still celebrate the life they live. The show brings optimism, honesty, and authenticity with each episode.
Listen to the podcast here: https://zestfulaging.com/podcast/
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Almost every topic imaginable has at least a few dedicated podcasts, and whether you’re interested in navigating retirement, improving health and wellness, or finding creative inspiration, these shows provide engaging content tailored to the joys (and challenges) of later life.