Second Half Now

Radio Guest: David Greenidge, Executive Director, National Urban Housing and Economic Community Development Corp. Increasing prices for home ownership and rental housing, is making it more and more difficult for Boomers and Seniors to find a place to live that meets their preferences and also fits into their budget.  But there are options and alternatives.  This show digs into the issue by discussing the causes, and an organization that is doing something about it.

Radio Guest: Gordon & Jill Viggiano Many people experience a turn of events that puts them on a path they never expected and wouldn’t have chosen.  That’s when faith becomes very real, and it makes all the difference in the world.  Hear this story about how their situation was like jumping off a burning building into the arms of a loving and faithful God. https://secondhalfnow.com/

Radio Guests: Al & Autumn Ray, founders of Marriage Team After a number of years of marriage, things can get a little dull.  In fact, that happens in most marriages.  But it doesn’t have to be that way.  If you’re open to sparking things up again, dramatically improving your communication and fulfillment, you’ll want to hear this show.  And for those who want a practical and powerful way to help other marriages, this just may be the ticket. https://secondhalfnow.com/

Radio Guest: Rick Johnson, speaker and author of a dozen books on parenting, family, and marriage Seismic shifts in our culture and family dynamics have brought major changes to the role of grandparents today.  Just when our kids are “grown and gone” (or so we thought), we are often called upon to pick up family responsibilities we weren’t planning on.  Just what are those changes, and how can we deal with them in healthy ways? http://secondhalfnow.com/

Radio Guest: Dr. Steve Stephens, psychologist, counselor, author, speaker After 20, 30, or 40 years of marriage, you can still have fun, adventure, dreams for the future, and deep fulfillment in life together.  But those don’t happen automatically.  Here are some great ideas for what is possible, and strategies to overcome the landmines and pitfalls.  The rest is up to you. http://secondhalfnow.com/

Radio Guest: Anne Berry and Angela Jacobus, Travel That Matters Travel can be healthy for us.  It can refresh and renew us, particularly when it is purposeful.  Hear how science agrees, and what all can go into being creative in your travel explorations.  Group travel with common ground and effective planning can be life-changing.  And in the second half of life, that could be “just what the doctor ordered!” http://secondhalfnow.com/

Radio Guest: Rachel Critchett Dr. Dan’s “30-something” daughter Rachel is in studio to discuss some of the key elements of maintaining healthy and meaningful communication as things change over time.  Parents nurturing a relationship with their adult children is a wonderful and rewarding thing.  But it’s not easy or automatic.  Here are some thoughts from one father-daughter relationship that has grown over time. https://secondhalfnow.com/

Radio Guest: Gary Mortensen Every day more than 350 American World War II Veterans die.  And most of them take their stories with them to the grave.  An enormous project called Veteran’s Legacies (www.VeteransLegacies.com) has been undertaken to gather as many Veterans’ stories as possible and give them a place to be told and properly honored.  Gary Mortensen explains that this project is open to Veterans of all U.S. wars and conflicts.  He also tells how others can help tell the story of a Veteran they know, and how those who love this project can help with their volunteer efforts. https://secondhalfnow.com/    

Radio Guest: Ron Heagy Ron is quadriplegic, in a motorized wheel chair for 38 years.  With every reason to be bitter, angry, and depressed, he has the attitude of a winner.  He has earned a Master’s Degree, written a book, started a camp for disabled youth, become a recognized painter, and has spoken to over three million people with a message of inspiration and hope.  How has he overcome his tragic accident to live a life that matters? https://secondhalfnow.com/

Radio Guest: Diane Delaney, Golden Placement Services Is your aging loved able to be safe and happy on their own at home?  What signs should you look for, and what are your options?  This is almost never an easy transition for families.  But when safety and happiness are at stake, you want all the help you can get.  This show has that for you. https://secondhalfnow.com/

Radio Guest: Andrey Ivanov, Co-Founder, Flash Love "aired July 1" Here’s a group of dozens of youth who can be mobilized with a few phone calls.  They learn the value of service, and the good feeling that comes from helping others.  Andrey says, “I asked God to show me my purpose in life, but I wasn’t prepared for His answer!” https://secondhalfnow.com/

Radio Guest: Cathe Wiese, Executive Director, My Father’s House "aired June 24" It’s amazing how this works!  When some people help other people, both the giver and the receiver experience a blessing.  That’s what happens at this family shelter.  And it happens every day when the focus is on the two main things everyone needs.  Cathe says, “After 18 years of doing this, I have never grown tired of helping people give and receive hope and opportunity”. https://secondhalfnow.com/

Radio Guest: Martin Bradford, General Manager, Hello Milo! "aired June 17" AAPR surveys say that 90% of seniors want to stay in their own homes as long as they can.  The challenge is to make sure independence doesn’t become isolation.  Our guest explains the critical importance of nutrition, socialization, and cognitive engagement.  These keys will help the loved one be happy and healthy while still having their independence at home. https://secondhalfnow.com/

Radio Guest: Bud Lindstrand, former CEO, Moda Health You can stay engaged and productive well into your later years.  Hear how a former corporate executive does it in his 80’s.  And learn some keys about how you can keep going long and strong also. https://secondhalfnow.com/

Radio Guest: Larry Whittlesey, National Director, U.S. Mission, YMCA What does it take to live a life that matters?  The good news is that it’s not as complicated as you might think.  Hear some stories of how some Second Half’ers are living a life that matters, simply by doing what they love and helping out with something they care about. https://secondhalfnow.com/

Most of us are concerned and compassionate when we see someone who is struggling in life. That struggle takes many forms and often expresses itself in the person being hurting or homeless. We have ideas about why the person is in that situation, and we might even have ideas about what can or should be done to help. But, wait a minute. What if we're wrong? What if our observations and assumptions are not accurate or don't tell the whole story? What if there are different answers? There just may be some things we hadn't seen before. Tune in to our conversation with Bill Russell, Executive Director of Union Gospel Mission. Find out what you may have been missing, and what you can do about it. https://secondhalfnow.com/

Do you know anyone who lives with a disability?  Anyone in your circle of family and friends?  What do you think when you see someone in public in a wheel chair or with obvious limitations?  Do you ever think about what life must be like for them and their family?  Maybe you have said to yourself, or to someone else, “There, but for the grace of God, go I”   This show digs into the issue of disability.  The Viggianos have been there.  And they are still there.  If you want to know what you can do to minimize the harsh impact of a disability, and get a ray of hope, you’ll want to hear this show. https://secondhalfnow.com/

Baby Boomers grew up wanting to change the world. Then reality struck: it’s called “life”. We realized that the world was a lot bigger, and we were a lot smaller than we realized. But maybe it’s not too late. Do you still have things you want to do that will make a difference in your world?  Maybe we can’t change the world like we thought we could, but just maybe we can find a couple things in our life that we would really like to achieve or accomplish. Things that would make life better for us – and for others around us. There is one key to success – maybe at the top of the list - that will give us the results we want. https://secondhalfnow.com/

The subject is a tough one. It is filled with lots of damage and darkness, and has touched the lives of most Americans – in some way – directly or indirectly. We are going to shine a light on the subject, and give hope and encouragement for the future. Toxic Parenting usually involves some sort of abuse, which is more widespread than we have realized. Can you think of someone who has experienced toxic parenting?  Maybe yourself, or someone in your circle of family and friends. Rick Johnson helps us with this delicate, yet powerful subject. He is the author of 12 books on parenting, family issues, and marriage. He is a nationally-known speaker and conference leader, and has delivered helpful and hopeful messages to tens of thousands of people all across America. https://secondhalfnow.com/

On this show, we talk about one of the most significant decisions and transitions we will consider in this second half of life.  It has to do with our home, our residence.  For you, it may be the house where you raised your kids.  It may be the holiday gathering place, or a home that has kept you busy - inside and out.  At some point, a lot of us Boomers have looked around and said, you know, this place is requiring a lot of time and energy, and we’re not sure we want to keep this up.  But what are our options?  And how would we go about exploring them. Listen in.  Answers are here. https://secondhalfnow.com/