Episode 44: Del Moon Reflects on a Decade with the NSGA
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For the last 10 years Del Moon served as the Communications Director for the . In this edition of FOY, hear why Del says working for the NSGA saved his life, his reflections on the lessons he's learned from masters athletes and "What's Next!" for Del. For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder and the 2023 National Senior Games, presented by , visit Follow &
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Episode 43: Exercise as Medicine with Dr. James Hicks
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Use it or lose it, the saying goes. What if we just keep using our bodies, keep staying physically active? What if doctors prescribed exercise like they do medicine? And how can exercise change the trajectory of disease? Dr. James Hicks is a professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine. Listen in as Marc and he discuss Hicks’ class, “Exercise as Medicine.” GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit Follow &
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Episode 42: Tap Into Your Flow State with Steven Kotler
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What if everything you’ve been led to believe about aging is wrong? Human performance expert Steven Kotler joins Marc to explain how to stop being afraid of aging and start leaning into life to extract as much joy and meaning as possible. Kotler will challenge your expectations, your mindset and the way you approach your future. Listen in! Follow Steven on or Learn more about Steven and his books at Learn more about FLOW at GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with NBA champion & Basketall HOF member For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the...
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Episode 41: Rebounding with Paula Franetti
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How are your rebounding skills? Life is full of setbacks, changes, twists and turns. 67-year-old Paula Franetti knows that well. In 2016 she was blindsided by an oncoming car as she was driving. The horrific accident nearly crippled her for life. In this episode of FOY, she shares how she recovered fully, and in half the time doctors predicted, to live a full and engaged life, and all she learned about resilience and recovery along the way. FOLLOW Paula on & Buy Paula’s book and learn more about her at GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with inventor For great...
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Episode 40: Redefining Age with Chef Babette Davis
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When Babette Davis was 40, she took her health into her own hands and transformed her life. Now 72 and a world-class vegan chef, fitness enthusiast, motivational speaker and great grandmother, is redefining how we age through diet, movement and our beliefs. She shares her story with Marc, and simple ways we can all take responsibility for our health. FOLLOW Chef Babette on & Check out Chef Babette’s restaurant & GB Classic: See footage of the For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit Follow &
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Episode 39: World Record Holder & Actor Damien Leake
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You know his face. You recognize his voice. Damien Leake is an actor, a composer, a coach and teacher. Did you know he’s also the fastest man in the world over the age of 70? Hear how activism shaped him as a child, what he loves about masters racing and why coaching Junior Olympians has transformed his life. LEARN more about Damien at FOLLOW Damien on GB Classic: Listen to our full interview with For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit Follow &
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Episode 38: Fit, Fast, Fabulous Madonna Hanna
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Madonna Hanna had every reason to quit running: a ruptured Achilles tendon, the death of her husband/coach. But she didn’t. Honoring her late husband’s request, Hanna, now 70, kept going. She hired a new coach - a Millennial track star who changed her training regime. Hear how the former fashion executive has become faster as she’s gotten older and why she has her sights set on a medal at the National Senior Games. FOLLOW Madonna on IG: READ Madonna’s Children’s Book: GB Classic: Listen to our full interview with For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder &...
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Episode 37: Verbal Medicine with Marc Sacco
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With over 30 years of experience in emergency medicine, Marc Sacco has seen how our bodies embrace what our minds believe. He’s also experienced it personally, recovering from traumatic health events to become a nationally ranked cyclist. Sacco shares with Marc Middleton how complementary medicine like NLP, hypnosis and visualization can make a difference as we age. READ Marc’s book: GB Classic: Listen to our full interview with For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit FOLLOW &
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Episode 36: Passion & Purpose with Jennifer Hawkins
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In this episode of FOY SportsPITTSBURGH Exec. Director Jennifer Hawkins joins Marc to share how her passion for sports shaped her career path, and what masters athletes can expect at the 2023 National Senior Games. LEARN more about the City of Champions at GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with the Iron Nun, For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit Follow &
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Episode 35: You Cannot Fail, with Jerry Cahill
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When he was just 10 years old, Jerry Cahill was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. His doctors told Jerry’s parents he'd be lucky to make it to 18. Today he is 66, a three-time organ donor recipient, an author, a pole-vaulting coach and has raised millions for the . In this episode of FOY, Jerry talks with Marc about why he believes we cannot fail and how he continues to reinvent himself. LEARN more about Jerry: WATCH the Cystic Fibrosis Documentary on Jerry: READ Jerry’s book, GB Classic: LISTEN to our entire final interview with For great stories about masters athletes from Growing...
info_outlineUse it or lose it, the saying goes. What if we just keep using our bodies, keep staying physically active? What if doctors prescribed exercise like they do medicine? And how can exercise change the trajectory of disease? Dr. James Hicks is a professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine. Listen in as Marc and he discuss Hicks’ class, “Exercise as Medicine.”
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