Episode 36: Passion & Purpose with Jennifer Hawkins

For the last 10 years Del Moon served as the Communications Director for the National Senior Games Association. 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 Humana, visit growingbolder.com/nsga Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association #powerwalking #nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames

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.” @ucirvine GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with Deepak Chopra For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association #exerciseasmedicine #physiologicalage #physioage #nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames

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 Facebook or Instagram Learn more about Steven and his books at StevenKotler.com Learn more about FLOW at FlowResearchCollective.com GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with NBA champion & Basketall HOF member Kareem Abdul-Jabbar For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association #flowstate #flowstateofmind #stevenkotler #nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames

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 IG & Facebook Buy Paula’s book and learn more about her at ReboundPlanner.com GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with inventor Dr. Forrest Bird For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association #reboundplanner #recovery #nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames

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, Chef Babette 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 IG & Facebook Check out Chef Babette’s restaurant @theStuffIEat & stuffieat.com GB Classic: See footage of the JOES (Jumpers over 80) For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association #chefbabettedavis #vegan #nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames

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 DamienLeake.com FOLLOW Damien on Facebook GB Classic: Listen to our full interview with Barbara Hillary For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association #wearemtf  #usatf #damienleake #nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames

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: @madonnafitfastandfabulous READ Madonna’s Children’s Book: Mommy Why Are My Eyes So Big? GB Classic: Listen to our full interview with Violet Sesco For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association #widow #stayfitseniors #washingtonstateseniorgames #fitandfabulous #nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames

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. @nlp.community @usacycling READ Marc’s book: Verbal Medicine GB Classic: Listen to our full interview with Werner Berger For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga FOLLOW Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association #nlp #mindset #masterscycling #nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames

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 SportsPittsburgh.com GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with the Iron Nun, Sister Madonna Buder For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association #lovepgh #nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames

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 Boomer Esiason Foundation. 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: JerryCahill.com WATCH the Cystic Fibrosis Documentary on Jerry: Up For Air READ Jerry’s book, You Cannot Fail GB Classic: LISTEN to our entire final interview with Leo Luken For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association #cysticfibrosis #cysticfibrosisawareness #cfawareness #cfawarenessmonth #nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames