Welcome to the 7th episode of Hot Elder, where Amy sits down with guest Stephanie Litwin. Stephanie's life and thoughts on aging weave around her close relationship with her family and her profound connection to the spiritual world. Folks with an interest in the metaphysical will appreciate Stephanie's stories about being a child with an old soul, past lives, and her work as a medium for humans and animals. She even picks up on a spirit's presence in the studio !!
7 Jul 2026
Hot Elder Episode 6 - Dr. Josef Arnould
In this episode of Hot Elder, Amy sits down with her former boss, Dr. Josef Arnould. Dr. Arnould is an author, chiropracter, and strength training adviser. In his conversation with Amy, he discusses the value of good health and a good mindset in aging as they discuss the benefits of everything from physical movement to reciting poetry in the car to life lessons learned on a little league trip.
13 Apr 2026
Hot Elder Episode 5 - Judi Wisch
In the 5th episode of Hot Elder, Amy sits down with Judi Wisch. Judi shares some powerful lessons that she's gained over 70 years of life. Judi talks about faith, activism, healing, and perseverance in a truly moving conversation that is sure to spark some introspection!
10 Mar 2026
Hot Elder: Episode 4 - The Breakfast Bunch
In the 4th episode of Hot Elder, Amy interviews her first group of hot elders !! The Breakfast Bunch is Sharon, Barbara, and Allison--three women in their seventies who met working in a local school, who now meet weekly for breakfast and a walk around town. They discuss how they each feel and experience aging, change, and the power of memory with a candor and sense of humor that can only be found in long friendships.
10 Mar 2026
Hot Elder: Episode 3 - Allison Bell
Welcome to the third episode of Hot Elder--a podcast about subversive aging. Hosted by Amy Dawn Kotel and produced by Katy Beyer, Hot Elder shares the stories of elders, and celebrates the resilience and power in growing older. We aim to change the paradigm of what it means to be old, in the hopes of shifting the societal perception of what it means to be “old”.
In this episode, Amy talks to 71-year-old Allison Bell, a psychologist and dancer who exudes joy as she tells her story. Balancing a sense of humor with wisdom, Allison talks openly about aging-. She discusses changes in physicality, perception, and the world in a way that only someone with her unique background of psychology and art could--with a special blend of sincerity, intellect, and sensitivity.
10 Mar 2026
Hot Elder: Episode 2 - John Sinton
In this episode, Amy sits down with 86-year-oldJohn Sinton, a retired environmental studies professor whose sharp wit matches his deep knowledge. With sensitivity and candor, John reflects on a fascinating life shaped by water--from the Truckee River in California to the beaches of Jamaica to the Mill River in Florence—each marking a new chapter in his remarkable life.
10 Mar 2026
Hot Elder: Episode 1 - Trish Irons
Welcome to the very first episode of Hot Elder--a podcast about subversive aging. Hosted by Amy Dawn Kotel and produced by Katy Beyer, Hot Elder shares the stories of elders, and celebrates the resilience and power in growing older. We aim to change the paradigm of what it means to be old, in the hopes of shifting the societal perception of what it means to be “old”.
In this debut episode, Amy sits down with Trish Irons, a vibrant 78 year-old woman whose story has been shaped by perseverance, gratitude, and hard-won wisdom. With warmth and candor, Trish reflects on her life and the joys and complexities of aging. Trish reminds us that getting older isn’t something to fear, but a gift to treasure.
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