Message in the Middle: Midlife Women, Reinvention & Personal Growth
Message in the Middle is a podcast for women navigating the challenges, transitions, and reinventions that often come with midlife.
Hosted by Marianne DeMello-Smith, each episode explores the messy, meaningful moments that shape who we become. Through honest conversations with experts, authors, thought leaders, and everyday women, you'll discover practical insights, inspiring stories, and new perspectives on what it means to grow through life's most difficult seasons.
Whether you're facing a career change, caregiving responsibilities, health challenges, grief, relationship shifts, menopause, identity changes, or simply wondering what's next, Message in the Middle offers encouragement, wisdom, and real-world strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
Together, we'll explore resilience, personal growth, self-discovery, emotional well-being, and the power of turning life's messes into meaningful midlife messages.
Because midlife isn't the end of your story. It may just be the beginning of your next chapter.
Message in the Middle: Midlife Women, Reinvention & Personal Growth
Aging in Place: Home Safety & Smart Modifications with Greg Cantori
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Have you ever thought about what it truly takes to age safely and comfortably in your own home—or to help a loved one do the same? As we or our parents age, simple things like stairs, bathrooms, and even lighting can become a hazard. But with the right modifications and a little planning, staying independent at home is more possible than ever.
Today, we’re diving into the world of aging in place with someone who has dedicated his career to making homes safer and more accessible. My guest, Greg Cantori, has decades of experience in construction, nonprofit leadership, and aging-in-place solutions. He’s the founder of Little Deeds, a company that specializes in home safety and accessibility, and he’s here to share practical advice on what families can do to create a safer living environment.
We’ll be covering everything from common home hazards to smart technology solutions, DIY fixes versus professional upgrades, and we'll even learn more about some of the costs and government agencies that might be able to help.
🎙️ Tune in as we discuss:
✅ What influenced Greg to build his career around companies with a mission and eventually focus on aging-in-place solutions
✅ Essential home modifications to improve safety and independence
✅ Common (and surprising!) household hazards
✅ The role of smart technology and medical alert systems in home safety
✅ DIY vs. professional home safety upgrades – what’s worth hiring out?
✅ Funding options and Government programs
Whether you're caring for aging parents or planning for your own future, this conversation is packed with practical advice to help you or your loved ones age safely at home.
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