Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey
Helping to change the conversations we have with our loved ones about aging and life decisions. Each episode contains information to help you and your family work through the "not ready yet" conversation of aging.
Episodes
33 episodes
Interview with Heather Clark, Financial Advisor and Founder of Next Step Wealth Management
In this episode, Heather Clark shares practical, compassionate guidance on how to navigate financial planning for aging parents, without waiting for a crisis. From starting the often-avoided money conversation to building trust across generatio...
Interview with Helen Burns of Naborforce
Many families assume caregiving means doing everything themselves, it doesn't. Sometimes the right support looks like a trusted neighbor showing up.In this episode, I sit down with Helen Burns from Naborforce to explore how neighb...
Interview with Carly Ebenstein, Long- Term Care Insurance Expert
In this insightful interview, Carly Ebenstein shares her expertise on long-term care insurance, clarifying common misconceptions, discussing optimal timing for purchasing coverage, and emphasizing the importance of planning ahead for aging and ...
Interview with Dr. David Ajibade, Physician, Brain Health Pioneer, Global Health Leader, Founder, Brain and Body Foundation
In this powerful and practical conversation, Dr. David Ajibade shares a hopeful, prevention-focused approach to brain health and aging. Rather than waiting for symptoms to appear, he encourages individuals and families to take early, pro...
Interview with Beth Bedore, Occupational Therapist, Senior Home Coach™ and REALTOR®
Beth Bedore, a Senior Home Coach™ and Occupational Therapist with nearly 30 years of experience, shares insights on how housing decisions impact health and independence as we age. The conversation covers universal design, proactive home modific...
Interview with Chris Moore, Author of Age Out Loud and Founder of Senior Remodeling Experts
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, Lisa Harper engages in a profound conversation with Chris Moore, author of Age Out Loud and founder of Senior Remodeling Experts, about challenging the stereotypes ...
Interview with Nicole Ramer, Author, Certified Professional Organizer®, Certified Senior Move Manager® & Chronic Disorganization Specialist®
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, Lisa Harper engages in a heartfelt conversation with Nicole Ramer, a Senior Home Coach™, Certified Professional Organizer®, Certified Senior Move Manager® & Chr...
Interview with Nicole Johnson, Estate Attorney
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, Lisa Harper engages with estate planning attorney Nicole Johnson to discuss the critical aspects of estate planning, including the importance of powers of attorney,...
Interview with Kathy Vines, Certified Professional Organizer® and Author of Clever Girl's Guide to Living with Less
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey podcast, Lisa Harper engages in a heartfelt conversation with Kathy Vines, a Certified Professional Organizer®, the owner of Clever Girl Organizing®, and auth...
Interview with Toni Moses, Service-Disabled Veteran and Veteran Advocate
In this episode of the Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey podcast, host Lisa Harper speaks with Veteran Advocate, Toni Moses about the complexities of navigating VA benefits for veterans and their families. Toni shares ...
Interview with David MacMahan Founder and President of FairSplit.com - Divide Things, Not Families®
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, Lisa Harper speaks with David MacMahan, founder of FairSplit.com, about the emotional complexities of dividing personal belongings during estate settlements. David ...
Interview with C. Vicki Gold, PT, MA, Author of Aging Safely, Wisely, and Well: A Movement and Mindset Guide for Older Adults
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, Lisa Harper engages in a profound conversation with C. Vicki Gold, PT, MA, a semi-retired physical therapist, about the aging journey. At 81 years young, Vicki trul...
Interview with Scott Fischer, Founder of Options for Senior Living
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey podcast, host Lisa Harper speaks with Scott Fischer, a leader in senior care, about the complexities of aging and the importance of having open conversations about s...
Interview with Melanie Henry, Founder and CEO of the Driver Cognitive Assessment Center
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey podcast, host Lisa Harper speaks with Melanie Henry, Founder and CEO of the Driver Cognitive Assessment Center (DCAC), and co-author of two books. They discuss the c...
Interview with Tara Ballman, Executive Director of National Aging in Place Council
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, host Lisa Harper speaks with Tara Ballman, Executive Director of the National Aging in Place Council. They discuss the importance of proactive planning for aging, t...
Interview with Annalee Kruger, Founder of Care Right Inc., Author of The Invisible Patient Book
In this episode, Lisa Harper speaks with Annalee Kruger, founder of Care Right, Inc. and the author of The Invisible Patient: The Emotional, Financial, and Physical Toll on Family Caregivers, about the challenges of aging, caregiving, ...
Interview with Christina and Dio Tadin, Co-Founders of Memcara, Innovating Memory Care Through Music and Imagery
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, Lisa Harper sits down with Dio and Christina Tadin, creators of Memcara—a web app designed to enhance dementia care through the power of music and imagery....
Interview with Bob Bacheler, Managing Director of Flying Angels and Expert in Critical Care Nursing
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey podcast, host Lisa Harper speaks with Bob Bacheler, Managing Director of Flying Angels, about the critical role of medical transport services in ensuring safe travel...
Interview with Marty Stevens-Heebner, Expert Senior Move Manager, Author, and Podcast Host
In this episode of the Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey podcast, host Lisa Harper speaks with Marty Stevens-Heebner, an expert in Senior Move Management. They discuss the emotional complexities of moving for older adu...
Interview with Mark Conacher, Ending Slips in the Shower: The SENSTEC Story
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, host Lisa Harper discusses the critical issue of falls among older adults with Mark Conacher, Managing Director of SENSTEC-USA. They explore alarming statistics abo...
Interview with Dr. Keith Ludwick, Senior Scams Expert - Author and Retired FBI Agent
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, host Lisa Harper speaks with Dr. Keith Ludwick, a retired FBI agent, expert on scams targeting seniors, and author of ScamSmart: An Expert's Guide to Spot...
Interview with Rachel Donnelly, Author of Late To Your Own Funeral and Founder/CEO of AfterLight
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, Lisa Harper speaks with Rachel Donnelly, author of 'Late to Your Own Funeral' and founder of AfterLight. Rachel's mission is to help the living deal with dying. The...
Interview with Michael Pankow, CEO of Veterans Mortgage of America (Part Two)
In this episode of the Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey podcast, Lisa Harper engages with Michael Pankow, a seasoned mortgage executive, to explore the intricacies of reverse mortgages and their implications for senio...
Interview with Michael Pankow, CEO of Veterans Mortgage of America (Part One)
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, Lisa Harper speaks with Michael Pankow, a seasoned mortgage professional, about reverse mortgages. The conversation aims to demystify reverse mortgages and encourag...
Interview with Amy Cameron O'Rourke, Author of The Fragile Years: Proven Strategies for the Care of Aging Loved Ones
In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, Lisa Harper engages with aging expert Amy Cameron O'Rourke to discuss the complexities of caring for aging loved ones. They explore the concept of the 'fragile year...