Marlo Thomas on Making a Difference
Marlo Thomas has dedicated her life to making a difference. She shares how St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital has weathered the pandemic.
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Growing Bolder Radio is a fast-paced, entertaining hour that will leave you excited about the possibilities in your life. Our guests include big name celebrities, masters sports stars, active centenarians, rock stars, health, wellbeing and longevity experts and ordinary people living extraordinary lives. Every episode of Growing Bolder will prove to you that it’s never too late to chase your dreams and create a life filled with passion, purpose and adventure. Each week, we’ll deliver an inspirational, informative and educational hour-long show to your feed.
Marc Middleton
Founder and CEO of Bolder Broadcasting and Growing Bolder, Marc is a media entrepreneur, television journalist, author, filmmaker, speaker, activist, and consultant who focuses on the changing culture of aging. A multiple Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Marc is the host of Growing Bolder TV, co-host of Growing Bolder Radio, Executive Producer of Surviving & Thriving TV, Editorial Director of Growing Bolder Magazine, and director of the Emmy Nominated documentary film, Conquering Kilimanjaro. Marc is a 7-time Masters Swimming world record holder and a 10-time U.S. Masters Swimming national champion. His new book, Growing Bolder, Defy the Cult of Youth, Live with Passion and Purpose, is available now.
Bill Shafer
Bill is an award-winning broadcast veteran considered one of America’s best feature storytellers. Bill is co-host of Growing Bolder TV and radio. Editorial feature director for Growing Bolder Magazine. He has won numerous awards for his work as an anchor, reporter and producer including multiple Emmy nominations.
Sleep Like It’s Your Job
Is the secret to finally getting a good night’s sleep as simple as something that worked in our childhood? Sleep expert Kathryn Nicolai reveals all.
Sheila E’s Passion for Paying it Forward
Sheila E has been performing on stages since the age of 5, and all these years later, she’s still creative and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.
Designer’s Fight for Equality and Healthier Living
Robin Wilson is an author, eco-warrior, business leader and someone on the front line of fighting racial and gender discrimination. Her …
Secrets of Happy People
What makes the happiest happy? And what can the oldest old teach us about happiness? New York Times best-selling author …
How to Live With More Joy
When times are tumultuous, wouldn’t it be something to be able to turn to two of the brightest minds ever …
The Art of Conversation with Celeste Headlee
Growing Bolder is all about being able to reach out and to be there for others. Communication may be the most important tool we have to do just that, but for so many of us, that can be a struggle. Long-time NPR host and author Celeste Headlee is here to help.
Macy Gray: Trying to Do Good
Singer-songwriter Macy Gray has one of the most recognizable voices on the planet. She’s now using that voice to make a difference in the lives of those who’ve lost loved ones.
Risk-Taking Through Art
GB’s Marc Middleton talks to Martha Jo about how she gets inspired, why abstract is her preferred style and the ways she continues to take risks in her art.
True Love Shines Brightest with Age
Influential Fashion blogger, photographer, author and filmmaker, Ari Seth Cohen’s eye for fashion and love drew him to discover how stylish and inspiring people can be at what he calls an Advanced Age.
How to Survive ‘Lifequakes’
Bruce Feiler is the creator of the NBC hit show “Council of Dads.” He shares how his own cancer challenge sparked the idea and what he’s learned about coping with “life quakes.”
Eating to Beat Disease with Dr. William Li
Is there a diet out there that can help prevent Cancer? Dr. William Li, an internationally renowned physician, chats with GB’s …