In this episode, embark on an extraordinary artistic journey with Ed Charbonneau. From teenage mural painter to aspiring Disney animator, Ed’s path takes unexpected twists. Join him as he ventures to Alaska, returns to study art, and discovers a passion for large-scale abstract painting and buildings in need of murals.

In this moving episode, Cori Levin delves into the profound journey of elder advocacy, finding joy and making a meaningful impact. Discover how Cori fills healthcare gaps, explores alternatives in healing, and imparts wisdom that challenges society’s fear of death. Listen as she describes how her end-of-life doula work took on new significance during the pandemic. Gain insights into creating a more inclusive, age-friendly environment and the importance of honoring the stories and dignity of our older adults.

In this deeply moving episode, Jennifer Bichanich, shares her personal story of tragic loss, including the death of her husband in a remodeled church building fire. Despite immense grief and despair, Jennifer found ways to rebuild her life and discover her own creative resilience.

In this thought-provoking episode, Rabbi Avi Olitzky explores complexities and detrimental effects of toxic work environments and offers invaluable insights for fostering a more balanced work life. With expert analysis, he discerns signs of workplace toxicity, and provides guidance in navigating the blurred boundaries of digital connectivity to cultivate a positive and fulfilling professional environment.

In this gripping episode in Chicago history, Ted and Barb Wachholz unravel the haunting story of the Eastland Disaster. They share their personal connection to the event and shed light on its profound generational impact. Discover the heart wrenching details of that fateful day, the 844 lives lost and the resilience of survivors. Delve into the lasting legacy of this maritime tragedy through the work of the Eastland Disaster Historical Society.

In this episode, Pat Benincasa shares powerful life lessons on resilience and determination as a daughter of immigrants. Growing up, she navigated two very different worlds of customs, languages and traditions and found valuable insights and a profound sense of belonging.

In this episode Kathy Greiner gives eye-opening insights to what it means to age in place or have wheelchair mobility to ensure that families and individuals can live independently and safely in their homes.

In this episode, Peter Mui challenges the unsustainable practice of accepting non-repairable items, “junk by design,” from appliances to smart phones that quickly end up in landfills. Do we accept purchase without ownership? What is our relationship to consumption?

In this riveting episode, Jim Harold, who since 2005, has had guests discuss all manner of unexplained phenomena in his Paranormal Podcast. He shares anecdotes, insights and experiences of things known and unknown. At the heart of his inquisitive explorations, is his comment: “We don't know we know something until we discover it.”

In this episode we discover how veterans and beekeeping is a win-win combination! 3 Bee Veterans Program instructors, Ben, Jessica and Joshua talk about all things bees; from hive life, foraging, transpersonal beekeeping to Colony Collapse Disorder.

In this revealing and insightful episode, Damon Maloney takes us behind the scenes in his work as a broadcast journalist. Damon discusses the personal impact of the Flint Water Crisis and how that tragedy affected so many. He’ll also discuss how being a reporter, news anchor and producer has strengthened his belief in the power of journalism to touch lives and affect change.

In this powerful episode, Angelo Paparelli, takes us inside the US immigration system of changing laws, history, quotas, political parties, and bureaucratic turf wars.

In this episode, Michelle Kolling, candidly shares her story about losing her husband, months after his diagnosis and her grief journey in search of the person she would become. With wit, humor, and grace she found her calling as an end-of-life doula.

In this episode, Richard Whittaker, founder of works & conversations magazine, who has interviewed over 200 artists, candidly shares his and other’s experiences and insights about the struggle, mystery, and ecstatic joy of living a creative life.
The stories, quirks, twists and turns of being creative are viewed in a larger context of what it means to be authentic and present in the choices we make and the paths we follow.

In this episode, Lori Arent reveals the heart of The Raptor Center where staff, doctors and volunteers focus their passion for raptors with ground- breaking research, rescue and rehab that affects thousands of birds! Listen to her harrowing story of battling the Avian Flu, with creative quarantine methods. This is a story of dedicated innovation that impacts bird, human and environment.

In this episode, Paul Gavrilyuk, president of REBUILD UKRAINE tells how the constant bombardment of Ukraine cities, and civilian infrastructure does not stop their network of volunteers, businesses, and social media to get medical supplies, protective gear and humanitarian aid into war-torn Ukraine.

In this episode, Dr. Scott Taylor talks about his own shared death experience and the powerful, life-changing aftereffects of this event. He explains the difference and similarities between near-death (NDE) and shared death experiences(SDE).

In this episode, Diana and Todd Burns talk about their labor of love to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need. They jump in to save horses and donkeys from a terrible fate and an unknowing public. This is truly a love story with an ornery mini pig, noisy prairie dogs, romping alpacas, and meandering tortoises- truly a cast of creature characters!

In this episode, Carina Ghionzoli shares her terrifying story of being handcuffed with leg irons by ICE agents for overstaying her visa. From caged van to 8 ½ months in a California detention center where only Spanish, a language she did not know, was spoken. Carina endured self-recrimination, confusion and worry from day to day and a cancer diagnosis.

In a time of pandemic, older adults were hit hard and yet rose to the occasion. In this episode, Lynda-Monick-Isenberg takes us on a journey into the world of “Creative Aging.” What is “Creative Aging?” Why is it a global movement? How is creativity linked to longevity?