Surviving and Thriving with Paula Franetti
After a near-fatal car crash, National Senior Games athlete Paula Franetti helps others on their road to recovery.
All Surviving and Thriving Stories
Clyde Butcher: The New Ansel Adams
Some call Clyde Butcher the Ansel Adams of our time due to his breathtaking photographs of the Florida Everglades. At 79, he’s still capturing this national treasure in photographs.
The Miracle Man
Learn how Darryl Perry recovered from a near death experience and set his attention on inspiring anyone facing a challenge.
Scott Hamilton
Scott Hamilton has faced stage 4 cancer and three brain tumors. He lost his high-profile broadcasting gig to two younger people. He was adopted and grew up pursuing a sport his family could barely afford. Through it all, one thing has never changed — he’s an eternal optimist. Get his tips for finishing first in your life.
She’s on a Quest and She Won’t Be Stopped
Charmaine Gilbreath had a dream. And nothing, not even age, was going to stop her. She retired at 63 and enrolled at The DAVE School to study digital animation and special effects with some of America’s top teachers and experts. From there, she found herself overcoming obstacles inside the classroom and out, but she never gave up on her goals.
Surviving & Thriving Complete Show: Episode 404
The Emmy-nominated Surviving & Thriving is back! In this episode, you’ll meet men and women who have overcome some of life’s most incredible challenges. Their examples will share a message that none of us can ever hear too much — hope is always attainable. No matter what you’re facing.
The Extraordinary Life of Ms. Vi
At the age of 76, Ms. Vi has achieved something she’s dreamed about for years — she’s a college graduate.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
He’s the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, a 6-time NBA champion and that’s just the short list of statistics that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar can claim. See what he says about lessons learned from the great coach John Wooden, as well as the ways that he himself is Surviving & Thriving.
Every Day is a Victory
Despite grueling treatments, experimental drug protocols, surgeries and battles with four types of cancer, triathlete Tony Handler has never given up and continues to beat Mr. Cancer every time he crosses the finish line.
Charlotte Stewart
Charlotte Stewart, who played the beloved and wholesome teacher Miss Beadle on the Little House series, rips the petticoats off her “good girl” image and reveals that in her real life, things weren’t so G-rated. From road trips with Jim Morrison to partying with Bill Murray, she’s dishing the dirt and explaining how it’s never too late for any of us to start over again.
Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge is one of America’s most talented and original performers and someone who’s made it her mission in life to keep taking risks. We catch up with this legend to find out how her cancer diagnosis changed her life and inspired her to keep taking exciting new risks, like her new album inspired by the very roots of rock and roll.
Surviving & Thriving Complete Show: Episode 403
Surviving & Thriving shines a spotlight on those who’ve overcome the kinds of challenges we all face in life and come out on the other side — stronger than ever. It tells the stories of those who’ve survived these obstacles and want to help you keep moving forward on your journey, too.