Growing Bolder

One of the biggest complaints many of us share as we get older is how fast everything seems to be going by. Not everyone believes that faster is better. Carl Honoré is the leader of the global slow movement and he joins us for some important reminders on the importance of slowing down.

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.

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. 

Rock and roll never dies and apparently, neither do rock and roll dreams. Denise Kaufman, a member of one of the first all-female rock groups, explains how her group is finally gets its due -- decades after opening for Jimi Hendrix and the Dead.

On this week's Growing Bolder, we’re taking a trip back in time with one of the most iconic rock photographers in history.

If you ever thought about making a difference, only to stop in your tracks because you thought you had to be somebody to create change, then we're here to remind you of one woman who did exactly that. We catch up with Erin Brockovich to discover how she's still fighting for change.

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 between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama and moderated a conversation that generated so many eye-opening lessons, Abrams even wrote a book about it.

Bruce Feiler is the creator of the NBC hit show "Council of Dads." He shares how his own cancer challenge sparked the idea and what he's learned about coping with "life quakes."

Dr. Ken Dychtwald is one of the top voices in the field of aging. What lies ahead for all of us? What should we be looking out for? We go one-on-one to get you ready for the years ahead. Plus, the woman who started the women's running movement shares what she believes it takes to stay in the race at any age.

Gretchen Rubin is one of the most influential voices in self help. She says it is possible to experience happiness, even in 2020 and in the midst of a global pandemic. She shares her tips for surviving this stressful year. 

Caregiving is one of the most painful, stressful and complicated tasks anyone could ever take on. This episode is dedicated to the specific burdens and challenges facing this nation's caregivers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. We reach out to several experts and caregivers, including Kim Campbell, who walked beside her husband, famed country singer Glen Campbell, during his journey with Alzheimer's disease.

Actor John Corbett is loving his career, loving his various opportunities to explore creative projects and loving his partner of nearly 20 years, the iconic Bo Derek. Corbett checks in with GB about his path to stardom and shares what it's like to keep discovering yourself at various stages of your life.

British yachtswoman Jeanne Socrates is the oldest person ever to sail around the world unassisted. Hers is a story of persistence, tenacity and determination. Fresh off her world-record trip around the world, she talks to Growing Bolder about her incredible journey. Plus the one and only Sheila E. shares her passion for making a difference.

Ben Beach holds one of the most amazing records in sports and it's a record he breaks every year. Now in his mid-60s, the man who has run 48 straight Boston Marathons explains why and how he keeps going.

An important part of creating the life you want is taking charge of your everyday life. Best-selling author Gretchen Rubin says she’s tapped into the secrets of achieving that.

Beloved "Happy Days" star Anson Williams reveals his heartbreaking but inspirational past and pays tribute to his "unlikely mentor" -- his former school janitor. 

For someone who was introduced to us as a dumb blonde, Suzanne Somers has evolved into one of the most thoughtful celebrities. She shares what she’s learned about taking charge of your own health. Plus, a Holocaust survivor says there is still too much hate in the world, so she's breaking her decades-long silence to change hearts and minds.

The legendary Kenny Rogers died earlier this year at the age of 81. Prior to his final concert in 2017, he'd had a career for the history books. Growing Bolder spoke to The Gambler a few years ago about his nearly 60 years in the music business and his incredible rise from a childhood in poverty to the very top of the entertainment industry.

Why wasn’t he a part of The Brat Pack? What was it like to a have a front-row seat to Charlie Sheen’s epic meltdown? Jon Cryer tells all in his memoir, “So That Happened.” But first, he’s talking to Growing Bolder Radio!

Sean Hepburn Ferrer, the son of the great Audrey Hepburn, explains how his mother’s passion for making a difference in the world motivates him to help those suffering from rare diseases, such as the rare disease that took her life. Plus, an encore presentation of our conversation with the late Clive Cussler, one of the most popular, prolific and beloved novelists of the past 50 years.