Growing Bolder

It's never, ever too late. Just ask the guy given 30 days to live ... 30 years ago. Or the lifelong film buff who found a present and future in the films of the past. Or the woman who's changing the face and attitudes toward mental illness. Or the woman behind one of the biggest hits of the 1980s who keeps finding new ways to reinvent herself.

It's never too late to pursue your passions and to discover your true purpose in life. In this week's Growing Bolder, we catch up with people from all walks of life -- from the famous to the average -- proving it's never too late. One of those people is Rock and Roll Hall of Fame backing vocalist Darlene Love, who explains why this is the best time of her life, despite working with some of the greatest singers in rock history in the past.

Even though we all have aches and pains in life, there is no excuse for sitting on the couch. Don’t believe us? Just ask 74-year-old weightlifter Winifred Pristell, who overcame obesity, heavy drinking and arthritis to become a world record-holder. Plus, consumer warrior Clark Howard offers his tips for some of life’s biggest bills, including retirement and healthcare.

How do your five best friends influence your health decisions? Does your city make activity an easy choice? Longevity expert Dan Buettner explains how these factors could be shortening the length of your life. 

Many of us know we should lose weight and lower our blood pressure, but retooling your whole diet can feel so overwhelming. Health and wellness expert Kathy Freston instead wants you to start leaning toward a healthier lifestyle, one tweak at a time. Plus, do have an "impossible" dream? When you meet the people featured in this episode, you'll realize it's NEVER too late to chase your dreams.

What's your dream? Even if it's something from your childhood that you thought you should set aside, see why it's never too late to pursue those passions.

Think it's too late? Think again. Find out how to dramatically make over your body and life, at any age. And have fun while doing it! Cherie Soria, the mother of gourmet raw cuisine, explains how the standard American diet is causing a worldwide health crises. Learn why she believes the raw food revolution will catch on.

Florence Henderson was one of America's most beloved TV mom. She died in 2016 at the age of 82, but before her death, we were thrilled to host her on Growing Bolder Radio. In our conversation, she revealed why she was enjoying her career in her late 70s as much -- if not more than -- her career in the '70s. She explained how she combatted ageism and why setting goals is so essential.

Bob Lutz is the straight-shooting, innovative former GM vice chairman and in his late 80s, he's still helping shape the future of the auto industry. He describes his new project and reveals what he's learned about good and idiotic leaders during his career.

He brought Lou Grant to life in such a way that the character is still an iconic fixture in pop culture, and in his late 80s, Ed Asner continues with his prolific career, keeping up with a schedule that would exhaust a 25 year old. He reveals to GB why most of the movies featuring older actors have it all wrong.

Brené Brown's life changed overnight — all because she was willing to admit she’s vulnerable. Find out why the researcher and storyteller thinks her talk on vulnerability, shame and courage struck such a nerve.

Meet Judy Myers, the nation's oldest competitive barefoot water skier. Judy doesn't look her age, and she doesn't act it either. Find out how standing up on her two bare feet changed her body, opened her mind and put the spark back in her life.

One of the world's top experts on nutritional intervention says what you eat can, in large part, determine whether or not you get Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Neal Barnard of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine offers tips to boost your brain health with power foods.

What are you waiting for to change your life? In this episode, meet some people who took some bold steps to pursue their passions -- and they've never looked back. Our first guest, John Suscovich, has changed his life about as dramatically as one can. Find out how he went from being a regular on the "Howard Stern Show" to starting his own farm.

He's subtle yet bombastic. He's an accomplished actor of stage and screen and dancer. He's in his 70s and says his favorite thing to do in the world is work. And the great Christopher Walken is talking to us about one of his most surprising roles.

Julie Andrews says she's living proof of the saying "when a door closes, a window opens." She explains how losing her singing voice helped her gain a new purpose and passion in life.

Aging isn't what it used to be. Just ask the world's oldest working actress, who's still booking gigs at 100. Or the bestselling author who wonders why no one wants to age authentically anymore. Those conversations and more!

Futurist Thomas Frey weighs in on mankind’s future, including such hot button topics like the legalization of marijuana, our prison system and why Earth may not be our only homebase option in the future.

Your body is an incredible thing. Find out how it can not only kill cancer but can also be trained to keep you strong and vibrant late into life. Plus, meet a woman who discovered her true passion in life -- metal sculpting -- when she was in her late 50s. Nearly 30 years later, her art is renowned worldwide.

What’s your dream? One of the most exciting things about life is how your goals and dreams evolve over the course of a lifetime. Find out how it only takes a spark of an idea to lead to a blaze of change.