Growing Bolder

Entrepreneur Chip Conley explains why you can’t afford to buy into aging as just a time of loss and decline. He says we need to embrace a whole new outlook to get the most out of every day we have.

At the age of 86, Sylvia Earle is considered the most important oceanic eco-warrior ever, named a living legend by the Library of Congress. It's a fascinating conversation with a woman who’s spent her entire life studying the oceans and hopes we take steps now to save them.

Travis and Mark Macy are a father and son who spent a lifetime together pushing their physical limits by participating in grueling endurance runs. Now, they discuss what it is like as they face their greatest challenge ever, in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.  

We go Bolder Backstage with the legendary Lindsey Buckingham. He talks about his new music, his life after a heart attack and if he’ll ever play with Fleetwood Mac again.

He's one of the brightest -- and most famous -- scientific minds in the world today. The fascinating Dr. Michio Kaku shares some of the latest findings about the human mind and how some future predictions found in science fiction are soon to become reality.

Joshua Vickery is CEO of Encore Creativity. He uses his voice to raise the voices of others. Vickery believes in the power of creative engagement and creates opportunities to reach those of all ages to experience its many joys and benefits.

James Hicks, Ph.D., is a professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California in Irvine. He’s developed a new class called Exercise as Medicine that examines how and why physical activity can actually work better for us than pills.

Ken Dychtwald, the world’s No. 1 thought leader and influencer when it comes to the cultural, social, and business implications of aging, joins Growing Bolder’s Marc Middleton for a candid conversation on the state of aging today. Dychtwald shares his thoughts on how life today is different than ever before and offers his predictions on how things will be in 10, 20, and 30 years. You’ll learn what you need to do to be prepared.

What is recyclable and what isn’t? Our discussion with author and sustainability expert Jennie Romer may surprise you. She explains what can and cannot go in the bin, whether recycling is working at all, and what we can do to change the system to better protect our planet.

Can old dogs learn new tricks? Neuroscientist Michael Merzenich, PH.D. says cognitive decline is not inevitable as we get older. His groundbreaking research has changed the way scientists and researchers think about the brain. He joins Growing Bolder for a fascinating conversation about what he’s learned.

Bradley Schurman is one of the world’s preeminent demographic futurists and author of The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny. He explains how our lives are about to be radically impacted as, for the first time in human history, there will soon be more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 18. 

As the host of several travel shows including her latest on Public TV, “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love”, Samantha Brown has visited more than 60 countries, 250 cities and 40 U.S. states. She explains how much we can learn by traveling and meeting people from all walks of life and offers three tips for people interested in seeing the world at a fraction of the cost.

Dr. Frank Lipman is one of the pioneers of integrative medicine and he says there is a whole new set of rules to follow when it comes to healthy aging. He’ll share the changes you should make in your diet that can make a big difference in your health.

Why do some people never change their mind and others do in an instant? After years of research, science journalist David McRaney has some answers. He speaks with Growing Bolder's Bill Shafer and gives strategies that we can all use to create meaningful conversations that can change perspectives and help connect people.

Timothy Shriver is a philanthropist, disability rights advocate, CEO of UNITE and author of the book, Call to Unite: Voices of Hope and Awakening. He reminds us we all have to find a way to end the divisiveness and come together because we are all part of the same community. 

Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to officially run in the Boston Marathon. In an instant, she was thrust into a social movement in America and beyond. Since then she's founded a global running initiative that has created events for women all over the world. She's a true trailblazer in women's sports history and her story is remarkable, heartfelt, frustrating, and empowering.

Eugenia Zuckerman was a correspondent on “CBS Sunday Morning” for over 25 years and is a world class Flutist and Author. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she’s written a courageous and heartfelt book that gives insight as to what it’s like to live with dementia.

GROWING BOLDER: REV. MARY DOWNEY, HELPING HOMELESS FAMILIES; CLASSIC CARS COLLECTOR SCOTT BRANDT; GET MOVING WITH THE CALENDAR GIRLS Growing Bolder Jul 18 2021 • 51 mins Rev. Mary Downey has devoted her adult life to helping homeless families. The lessons she's learned about humanity can benefit us all. She offers her unique insights and inspiration for making a difference in the community around you.

Social scientist Arthur Brooks teaches happiness classes at Harvard University. He just completed a seven-year study and discovered one important ingredient that we all need in life to allow us to become happier as we get older.  

Tracey Gendron is a nationally recognized gerontologist who believes everything you think you know about aging is wrong! She says the most important indicator as to whether your future will be one of opportunity or one of loss is your attitude. She explains the changes you can make in your outlook on life that will result in your best chance at good health and happiness in the coming years.