EPISODES

EPISODE 10: LONGEVITY: HOW STRONG SOCIAL TIES LEAD TO LONG LIVES
Judy Miller Judy Miller

EPISODE 10: LONGEVITY: HOW STRONG SOCIAL TIES LEAD TO LONG LIVES

What if the secret to living a longer, healthier life has less to do with diet and supplements- and more to do with the people around you? In this episode, Judy and Jess welcome longevity expert and former NPR CEO Ken Stern, author of Healthy to 100. Drawing on research from some of the world's longest-lived countries, Ken explains how social connection, purpose, lifelong learning, and intergenerational relationships can dramatically improve both lifespan and quality of life.

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EPISODE 8: NO TIME TO SIT DOWN… GET ON OUT THERE!
Judy Miller Judy Miller

EPISODE 8: NO TIME TO SIT DOWN… GET ON OUT THERE!

In this episode, Judy introduces two groups of remarkable people who are proving that growing older doesn't mean slowing down. First, you'll meet members of the Orange County Lockdown Band, musicians who found friendship, purpose, and creative expression through music. Then you'll hear from participants in the Chatham County Senior Games, where competition, community, and personal growth continue well beyond retirement age. Their stories offer a powerful reminder that meaningful connections, lifelong learning, and a willingness to try new things can make the years ahead some of the most rewarding of our lives.

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EPISODE 7: AGING AT HOME: HOPE IS ON THE WAY
Judy Miller Judy Miller

EPISODE 7: AGING AT HOME: HOPE IS ON THE WAY

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Not Ready for the Farm, Judy and Jess sit down with Nora Spencer, founder and CEO of Hope Renovations, to explore how one innovative nonprofit is changing lives across North Carolina. From empowering women and non-binary people through construction training to helping older adults safely age in place, Nora shares the deeply personal experiences, bold ideas, and unlikely path that led her to create a nationally recognized organization.

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