Welcome to Aging Unscripted, a podcast rewriting outdated narratives about growing older. Join our dynamic conversations as we explore the authentic, empowering, and often surprising journey of aging in today’s world. Each episode features candid discussions with trailblazers, experts, and everyday heroes who are challenging age-related stereotypes. From the individual aging journey to new perspectives in the aging services field, we dive deep into conversations that will challenge your assumptions. This podcast is brought to you by Christian Living Communities and is carefully crafted to appeal to anyone curious about embracing the aging journey. Subscribe now to join our growing community of aging disruptors.
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Welcome to Aging Unscripted, a podcast rewriting outdated narratives about growing older. Join our dynamic conversations as we explore the authentic, empowering, and often surprising journey of aging in today’s world. Each episode features candid discussions with trailblazers, experts, and everyday heroes who are challenging age-related stereotypes. From the individual aging journey to new perspectives in the aging services field, we dive deep into conversations that will challenge your assumptions. This podcast is brought to you by Christian Living Communities and is carefully crafted to appeal to anyone curious about embracing the aging journey. Subscribe now to join our growing community of aging disruptors.
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July 14, 2026
Aging Unscripted Season 2 Ep 7 Reimagining Aging: Stories, LEGOs & New Possibilities
What if storytelling and play could change the way we experience aging? In this episode of Aging Unscripted, hosts Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan welcome father-son innovators Jack York and JP York to explore how stories, creativity, and connection help people live with greater purpose and belonging. Jack shares lessons from collecting stories from older adults across the country, while JP explains how LEGOs are creating meaningful moments with people living with dementia. Together, they discuss how being truly known can improve well-being, strengthen relationships, and challenge the stereotypes surrounding aging. Join us for a conversation that will leave you thinking differently about what’s possible as we grow older. Resource Links: Tale Gate website: https://talegate4joy.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPv18I4BfZg 2054 Institute website: https://www.2054institute.org/ 2054 Lego Program at Immanuel: https://immanuel.com/blog/lego-therapy-memory-care-immanuel 2054 Lego Program at AG Rhodes: https://youtu.be/xROlNOt0EGU?feature=shared Loretta Aveney’s Website – JP credits her as the “real” pioneer: https://lorettaveney.com/
June 16, 2026
Aging Unscripted Season 2 Ep 6 Aging With Intention - Finding Purpose
On this episode of Aging Unscripted, we explore a powerful question: What if retirement isn’t the end of your purpose, but the beginning of your most meaningful chapter yet? Host Jill Vitale-Aussem and co-host Pam Sullivan sit down with Kristi Doan, a Community Builder with The Eden Alternative to challenge outdated ideas about aging, retirement, and community life. Together, they unpack the difference between simply staying busy and living with true purpose. From resident-directed living and meaningful engagement to creating cultures of contribution, citizenship, and connection, this conversation explores how older adults can continue to grow, lead, and thrive in every season of life. Sounds great! But how does this approach impact senior living – the results may surprise you. If you’ve ever wondered how we can move beyond “aging safely” toward aging fully, this episode is for you. Resource Links: The Eden Alternative Website - https://edenalt.org/ The Eden Alternatives 2024 Whitepaper - https://www.edenalt.org/roi/ Time Magazine Article, People Age Better If They Have a Purpose in Life - https://time.com/4903166/purpose-in-life-aging/ CLC Blog by Jill Vitale-Aussem, Reimagining Senior Living: Citizenship Model Life Plan Communities - https://christianlivingcommunities.org/blog/reimagining-senior-living-citizenship-model-life-plan-communities/
May 19, 2026
Aging Unscripted Season 2 Ep 5 Human First, Tech Second
Technology is changing the aging experience faster than ever before; but is it truly empowering older adults or creating new barriers along the way? In this episode of Aging Unscripted, Jill Vitale-Aussem and Pam Sullivan sit down with Matt Reiners, Chief Growth Officer at Parasol Alliance and host of the “Connecting the Dots” Senior Living Success podcast, for an honest conversation about aging, technology, and what it means to stay connected in a rapidly evolving digital world. From smartphones and social media to artificial intelligence, smart home technology, and wearable health tools, older adults are embracing technology at record rates. But adoption is only part of the story. How do we move from simply “using” technology to leveraging it for greater independence, confidence, well-being, and quality of life? Whether you’re an older adult, family member, senior living professional, or simply curious about the future of aging, this episode offers thoughtful insights and practical perspectives on navigating technology with confidence and purpose. Resource Links: AARP Technology Study Article - https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/technology/internet-media-devices/2026-technology-trends-older-adults/
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