Growing Bolder

Original Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson talks to Growing Bolder about the importance of keeping a positive attitude. See how he's been able to keep his, even as he's watched some of his acting contemporaries become huge international stars. Plus, one of America's favorite TV moms Marion Ross explains how she kept moving forward, even when life threw some serious curveballs her way.

Whether you're 24, 42, 58 or 85, we're all living through transitions. It's a hallmark of life and one that can leave us feeling paralyzed and lost. Writer, journalist and advocate Maria Shriver wants everyone to know they're capable of living meaningful, empowered lives, no matter how lost they may feel.

Debbie Allen is a legendary choreographer, actress, director, producer and one of the most powerful executives in Hollywood. And she accomplished all of this while overcoming her industry's sexism, racism and now ageism. We catch up with this force of nature and discover her secrets to success, as well as her greatest source of pride.

Tim Gunn is the Emmy Award-winning former co-host and producer of the hit fashion design show "Project Runway." Tim talks to Growing Bolder about his unexpected stardom after the age of 50 and what he’s learned about taking risks, at any age.

Her life has always seemed glamorous, but behind closed doors, actress Linda Evans dealt with the same issues we all face, including her parents' alcoholism and losing her husband to another woman. How she responded is an inspiration to us all.

You know his gift for songwriting from his hits with bands like The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive, but have you ever heard Randy Bachman tell a story? He's sharing some fascinating tales with us about the history of rock and his place in it.

A growing field of scientific research supports the idea that it's NEVER too late to learn a new skill. An NYU professor explains how he finally learned to play the guitar as an adult and what he's learned about the brain's ability to keep growing.

What do yoga, sleep and fashion have to do with your overall health? Find out how easy it is to feel better, look better and be more confident ... starting today, starting with a pep talk from former pro wrestler Diamond Dallas Page. You'll never believe how yoga changed his life.

It's never too late. Just ask Joey Grey, the Oscar-, Tony- and Golden Globe-winning actor, who discovered a new career in his 70s. Or the magazine editor who lost her job to the economy but gained a new life. Or the physician who is partnering with her patients to teach them how to prevent or even reverse diseases.

The biologist behind the iconic book on global population checks in 50 years after its publication to give us his views on the current state of the world. Plus, ready to rock? We're taking you a ride through the history of rock and roll, with stories from a founding member of The Yardbirds and a pop culture expert describes the legacy of Gram Parsons.

In this new age, Jethro Tull leader and flautist Ian Anderson says we don’t have any excuses for giving up early. Find out why he has embarked on a grueling tour to perform an album that hasn’t been played in nearly 40 years. By the time he was a teenager, both of Dennis Williams‘ parents had been killed in accidents. He was left alone, with only his radio to fill the painful silence. Yet another accident changed the course of his life, to the benefit of radio collectors everywhere. For years, health experts have been telling us to shop the perimeters of the grocery store. But registered dietician Dr. Susan Mitchell says that isn’t necessarily a good idea anymore. Plus, ...

She was a part of one of the greatest races in international swimming history and now Olympic gold medalist Wendy Boglioli is helping people, particularly women, find the champion within. Plus, rock and roll legend Roger McGuinn reflects on life in his 70s and reveals why it's nothing like he ever imagined -- and that's a good thing!

Regroup in your relationships, make smart eating choices and find out what's really funny -- this week's guests are gurus of Growing Bolder!

What's your dream? If there's something you've always dreamed of doing but you thought it was too late, this is the show for you. Meet people who never gave up on their dreams, and now their realities are far exceeding their wildest fantasies.

Despite its party band reputation, B-52's frontman Fred Schneider says life hasn't always been so glamorous. He takes us back to the band's beginnings and explains how he keeps tapping into new ways to be creative in his 60s. Then, the grandson of famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau offers up a dire warning for us all and a plan for taking action to save our oceans. Plus, an expert on budget living explains the difference between being cheap and being frugal.

What's the secret to living a longer, healthier, more fulfilled life? It's all within your power. In this episode of Growing Bolder, we check in with a 100-year-old opera singer; a man who transformed his life from being an overweight 40-something attorney to one of the 25 fittest guys in the world and the so-called Indiana Jones of positive psychology who reveals how science can make you braver.

A groundbreaking project is using music to fight dementia, and it's having a tremendous impact on the lives of patients and caregivers alike. Plus, get inspiration from the fastest banjo player in the world. His lessons on perseverance and passion will encourage you to never give up.

Suze Orman is a crusader for truth in finances. She shares stories of her previous financial failures to help you succeed. Plus, throughout his 40-year show business career, Tony Danza has done it all. Now, at 67, he's gearing up for exciting new projects and sharing his advice for Growing Bolder in your own life.

Hugh Bonneville charmed audiences worldwide with his award-winning turn as Robert, the Earl of Grantham on "Downton Abbey." Even as Bonneville and the rest of the cast prepare to return to Downton, he continues to take on exciting new roles in his career, including performing alongside the iconic Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

In his 50 years in the business, sportswriter Frank Deford evolved from the "not very bright" kid to one of the most gifted, respected and versatile writers of our time. Deford died in 2017 at the age of 78. In this 2012 conversation with Growing Bolder, he revealed the two athletes he thought were the most compelling of all time.