Growing Bolder

Travel expert and TV and radio host Rick Steves has been introducing Americans to Europe for more than 40 years. Like many in the travel industry, the pandemic upended his entire life. Steves checks in with Growing Bolder to share his vision for the future of travel and how he thinks it will change in the years to come.

In Central Florida, hotels and motels in the tourist corridor serve as temporary housing for the workforce that is priced out of most housing options. When Rev. Mary Downey moved to town from her home state of Arkansas, she felt called to make a difference for these families, especially the children.

A new mentorship program pairs older adults with children to foster and encourage stronger intergenerational relationships. Growing Bolder talks with Eldera founder Dana Griffin about the role mentors can play in the lives of younger people and why these relationships are needed now more than ever.

Jill Heinerth has one of the most dangerous jobs there is. As one of the top underwater cave explorers in the world, she’s explored icebergs, volcanic lava tubes and submerged caves. She talks to Growing Bolder about her experiences being the hands and eyes of climatologists, archeologists and engineers, helping them to better understand our earth. Robin Wilson is an author, eco-warrior, business leader and someone on the front line of fighting racial and gender discrimination. Her story is pretty eye-opening. She’s a Black woman who created her own custom cabinetry line, with more than 400 dealers nationwide carrying her products, yet she still could not get financing, despite the fact the line generated a quarter billion dollars worth of ...

One of the most damaging things to our health is loneliness. Feeling alone and isolated is prevalent as we age and can have devastating effects. Relationship expert Susan Winter offer interesting ways to stay in the game. 

Growing Bolder is all about being able to reach out and to be there for others. Communication may be the most important tool we have to do just that, but for so many of us, that can be a struggle. Long-time NPR host and author Celeste Headlee is here to help.

Then, Tim Minchin’s creativity apparently knows no bounds. He’s an internationally acclaimed actor, comedian, writer, musician and the creator, writer, producer, director, composer and star of the dramatic television series "Upright." Minchin checks in with Growing Bolder from his home in Sydney, Australia, to explain why he felt compelled to use his music to celebrate the virtues of monogamy and committed relationships.

Marlo Thomas has dedicated her life to making a difference. The award-winning actress has earned even more honors due to her tireless philanthropic work, especially with St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Thomas explains how the hospital has weathered the Covid-19 pandemic and offers simple ways you can help these special children.

Science is taking us places we never expected to see in our lifetimes, but there have been fascinating advances that are rewriting what just a few years ago was thought impossible. A physician reveals how advances in hyperbaric medicine are offering new and effective potential to heal the brain.

Science journalist and author Lydia Denworth presents the natural history of human friendships and evidence of their affect on your health.

Best-selling author and journalist Craig Pittman is a highly respected environmental reporter, but recently, he's gained a following for highlighting the unusual, fascinating and bizarre events that make Florida, well, Florida.

Relive some of the greatest moments in rock history with an icon. Photographer Henry Diltz describes shooting photos and album covers for artists such as Paul McCartney, Crosby, Still and Nash, Joni Mitchell and The Doors.

Is there a diet out there that can help prevent cancer? Dr. William Li, M.D., an internationally renowned physician, chats with Growing Bolder about just that. His book, “Eat to Beat Disease,” offers specific examples of foods that heal, and backs it up with evidence-based science.

When times are tumultuous, wouldn’t it be something to be able to turn to two of the brightest minds ever for some much needed wisdom? Author Douglas Abrams actually got to do that. He sat down right between Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and his holiness, the Dalai Lama, and moderated a conversation that celebrates joy.

A no-holds-barred conversation with Jillian Michaels, the nationally known fitness trainer famous for using tough love to achieve extreme results.

Al Roker is a beloved fixture on morning TV. He's the weather guy and co-host at TODAY and in his spare time, he dabbles in acting, on Broadway no less, and is an author. Is retirement on his radar? He shares his thoughts on what these years should really be like.

Larry McCool has stood up for the rights of others his entire life. He is still right in the middle of things, showing up at protests with his “No Drama Llama” Caesar. McCool explains how animals can not only light up your life, they can have an extraordinary effect on sad and tense situations.

Nik Wallenda is an acrobat, aerialist, daredevil, high wire artist and an author. The “King of the Hire Wire” talks to Growing Bolder about his boldest adventures.

Survivorman Les Stroud shares his secrets to living life to the fullest.

The Covid-19 pandemic has devastated the travel industry. The entire industry is in the midst of rethinking everything about its present and future, including the man many consider to be the face of American travel. Rick Steves looks toward the future of travel in an extended conversation with Growing Bolder.