becoming bOLDER
becoming bOLDER is a meaningful conversation meant to share lived journeys. At WCBR, we believe older adults or elders have talents and wisdom to share. We also believe that we are all more than our past – acknowledging present interests, the future, and possible selves is important because aging brings new opportunities and capacities for growth, contribution, and self-expression. This podcast illustrates that older adults are accomplished and are involved in and a vital part of their community. The path to elderhood will look and feel different for everyone. It may be living life with intention, gerotranscendence, acting as a guide for those who come behind, handing down knowledge, and/or nurturing well-being among communities. Our guests demonstrate that there is no right or wrong way to age. We invite you to listen in. Together, we are becoming bOLDER.
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Episodes
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
In this episode of becoming bOLDER, Cherry Bourque talks about her hobbies, her childhood, travel, and being thankful. Cherry also shares her experience as a transplant recipient and how that has influenced her thoughts on the meaning of and purpose in life.
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Don't miss this episode of becoming bOLDER with Bobbie Hoskins. She talks about her extremely meaningful teaching career, the various places she and Jim lived, experiencing a stroke, staying positive, taking things one day at a time, and meditation.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Don’t miss this episode of becoming bOLDER with Bob Gowen. He talks about his childhood adventures, working at a lumber camp, being a volunteer fireman, friendship, and being interested and involved. You don’t want to miss this episode.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Allison Agarwal Novak, the current chair of the WCBR Board of Trustees, talks about experiencing profound grief, joy, and the future. She also talks about midlife, blending families, and her volunteer role with WCBR. You don't want to miss this episode.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Marta Keane (pronounced Kane) talks about her work as the CEO of the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA), her upcoming "reinvention". She also covers ageism and ableism, recovering from a stroke, giving back, and curiosity. You can learn more about services offered by JABA and volunteer opportunities here: https://www.jabacares.org/.
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Don't miss this episode of becoming bOLDER with Barbara (Barb/Babs) Wigton. Barb talks about spending time with others, friendship and trying new things. This is our last episode in Season 1. We will be back in September.
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Don't miss this episode of becoming bOLDER with Mary Kathryn Hassett. She talks about her family, careers, curiosity, feminism and more.
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Don't miss this episode with Sharon Eldridge, WCBR's Evening Shift Housekeeping Supervisor. She talks about her family, life experiences, school, and the people and events that have blessed her. And she also bestows blessings upon listeners of this podcast.
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Rick Richmond, an original board member of WCBR, shares the history of WCBR's founding in the 80s. We hope you will tune in to this episode to learn about the purpose, logistics, and mission. Rick also talks about his own aging, retirement from paid work, family and friendships.
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
You don't want to miss this episode of becoming bOLDER with Steve Brown. He talks about faith and the role it plays in his life and his work for environmental and social justice.
Ageism is the stereotyping and discrimination against individuals or groups on the basis of their age. Ageism can take many forms, including prejudicial attitudes, discriminatory practices, or institutional policies and practices that perpetuate stereotypical beliefs about people who are older.
There are behaviors we can demonstrate to act against ageism. Here are a few:
1. Recognize it. How do we treat people differently based on their age?
2. Speak up. If you hear something ageist, consider pointing it out in a productive manner. Rather than make someone defensive or embarrassed, you can politely share with them how what they said/did was ageist and a recommendation of how to do it differently next time.
3. Treat people of all ages with the respect you want. Or even better ask people what they want instead of assuming they want what you want.
4. Be inclusive. Promote intergenerational experiences so that learning and understanding can go in both directions. This helps build relationships and solves ageism against older and younger people.
5. Give yourself a break. We all act in ageist ways or make ageist comments - sometimes meant as a joke, like giving an "over the hill" birthday card to someone. Once you know, next time, a different choice can be made.