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The Importance of Reinvention | “What’s Next!” Season 4, Episode 4

One of the keys to happy and healthy longevity is the ability to continue growing, adapting and reinventing. In his 32 years at the TODAY show, Mike Leonard pioneered a new broadcast journalism model. Today he’s creating again, on Substack. Meet the woman behind Wild Horse Rescue and learn how Josh Mora and Dennis Williams are navigating “The Back 9” of life.

These 90+ Year-Old Swimmers Made History

See what happened when four swimmers — 90 and older — formed a relay team for Olympic swimming legend Rowdy Gaines’ annual meet and swam their way to a world record. They didn’t just change history, they smashed the stereotypes of aging and taught us all an important lesson about what’s possible in life.

World’s Oldest Yoga Teacher , Bernice Bates

Bernice Bates once held the Guinness World Record for being the world’s oldest yoga teacher. At 92, she could move her body in ways people decades younger couldn’t imagine. Before she passed in 2020 at the age of 99, Bernie wanted others to know it’s not too late to do the same, even if you’ve never taken yoga before. She didn’t start until she was 60!

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Surviving & Thriving | Growing Bolder Season 8, Episode 9

We can't control what life throws at us, but we can control how we handle it, and how we move forward. Lillian Iorio was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease at 17, yet she’s found a way to lean on faith and create a life of love. Major League Baseball was Sam McDowell’s dream, but he lost his All-Star career to alcoholism. Then McDowell found a new passion in helping others recover. Kay Rawlins and her husband failed with their first professional soccer franchise. They tried again in Orlando and succeeded, but a very public divorce meant she had to find a way to bounce forward yet again.

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50 States, One Van | Christiane Palpant's Bold Adventure

Have you ever dreamed of quitting your job, hopping in a van and traveling the country? Christiane Palpant turned that dream into reality, after a health-scare made her realize the fragility of life. Witness her travels across all 50 states, then make an adventure of your own!

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Bolder Brain series with Dr. Cody Sipe: Neuroplasticity at Any Age

Did you know that your brain has the ability to grow, create new cells and new networks as we age? This process, called neuroplasticity, is vital to our longevity. Functional and cognitive fitness expert Dr. Cody Sipe explains how trying new things, even as simple as brushing our teeth with our non-dominant hand, can build a bolder brain.

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Nobel Laureate Elizabeth Blackburn discusses her book The Telomere Effect and shares tips on slowing aging at the cellular level with habits you can start today.

Charles Allie started running in high school and never stopped. At 71 he held nine world spring records and was known as the “fastest man in the world over 70.” Then in November of 2021 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Allie bounced back to win a World Masters Indoor 60m men’s championship.

Dr. Joseph F. Coughlin of MIT’s Age Lab may know more about the true impact of the age wave than anybody. He talks about ways to not just live longer, but better.

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"Say Yes! " | During a Battle with Cancer, Wendy Chioji Climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro

Wendy Chioji's motto for life was "Say Yes!" She encouraged others to embrace opportunity every single day, no matter what challenges lay ahead. In the middle of her second cancer battle, Wendy was still saying 'yes' to life, and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with 15 other cancer survivors to spread hope and inspiration to those battling the disease worldwide. You can watch our full emmy-nominated documentary, "Conquering Kilimanjaro" here: https://bit.ly/4hhYaGK

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World’s Oldest Yoga Teacher , Bernice Bates

Bernice Bates once held the Guinness World Record for being the world’s oldest yoga teacher. At 92, she could move her body in ways people decades younger couldn't imagine. Before she passed in 2020 at the age of 99, Bernie wanted others to know it’s not too late to do the same, even if you’ve never taken yoga before. She didn’t start until she was 60!

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The Old Fossil

While Graham Johnston might be known as “the old fossil,” he is anything but petrified or prehistoric. This 85-year-old might be called one of the world’s foremost “aqua-tourists” — traveling the world with family and friends, eating out, sightseeing, enjoying the culture and always competing in major swimming competitions and open-water challenges.

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50 States, One Van | Christiane Palpant's Bold Adventure

Have you ever dreamed of quitting your job, hopping in a van and traveling the country? Christiane Palpant turned that dream into reality, after a health-scare made her realize the fragility of life. Witness her travels across all 50 states, then make an adventure of your own!

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On My Mind | Downsizing

If you haven’t already, start to transition from accumulating stuff to getting rid of stuff. Less is more, so now is a great time to begin downsizing. It’s part of the Growing Bolder experience. Here’s why.

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  • Resilience

"Say Yes! " | During a Battle with Cancer, Wendy Chioji Climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro

Wendy Chioji's motto for life was "Say Yes!" She encouraged others to embrace opportunity every single day, no matter what challenges lay ahead. In the middle of her second cancer battle, Wendy was still saying 'yes' to life, and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with 15 other cancer survivors to spread hope and inspiration to those battling the disease worldwide. You can watch our full emmy-nominated documentary, "Conquering Kilimanjaro" here: https://bit.ly/4hhYaGK

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Swimming Rehabs Diann Uustal’s Body and Spirit

Every time Diann Uustal gets into the pool, she proves doctors wrong. Two devastating accidents several years apart left her with crippling injuries. Both times, she was sent to the pool for rehab. And stroke after stroke, she says she didn’t just get physical therapy in the water, she found spiritual therapy. After a 17-year absence away from competitive swimming, she found herself getting faster and faster, and soon she began smashing dozens of American and world records.

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Naome Bradshaw: Tracing Trauma

Naome Bradshaw describes herself as a mom, wife, singer and friend. But mostly she’s a survivor. The trauma she survived in her past colors everything about her present.

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