Aging Gratefully with Cathy Dawes Scroggs
Embracing the journey. Grateful for every step. A podcast featuring award winning broadcaster and journalist, Cathy Dawes Scroggs.
Episodes
84 episodes
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 33 with John and Karen Armbrust
"Go, do, be, and enjoy, and don't think of yourself as getting older"—along with "having an outward focus and staying busy and active"—are words of advice from this inspirational couple, John and Karen Armburst. Both had active careers (John in...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 32 with Terra Upham of Pawnee Mental Health
Trying to find your social support system is a valuable suggestion from Terra Upham, Director of Therapy Services at Pawnee Mental Health. Terra, who is a licensed clinical psychotherapist, yoga and mindfulness coach, and registered play therap...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 31 with Frank Tracz
Legendary K-State Director of Bands Frank Tracz has an impressive biography—he always knew from a young age he wanted to be either a drummer for a rock band or a band director. Frank shares his childhood in Cleveland, losing his mother at eight...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 30 with Dan Walter
Manhattan native, Christian, historian, father of 11 children, and long-time bookkeeper and textbook returns clerk for Varney's in Aggieville, Dan Walter has so much to share. His near-death experience when his heart stopped after being treated...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 29 with Jenne and Brad Streeter
Staying connected with others, making good memories, laughing, being in the moment, and expressing gratitude for each moment are just some of the suggestions from Brad and Jenne Andrews Streeter. This special married couple of six years found l...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 28 with Barbara and Jay Nelson
Barbara and Jay Nelson are more recently known as owners of the Strecker Nelson (now Strecker Nelson West) Art Gallery. But the amazing couple takes us through the four eras of their life, which included being part of a back-to-the-land hippie ...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 27 with Marvin Hachmeister
Imagine running 90 laps on your 90th birthday! That's just what the now 95-year-old Marvin Hachmeister did. Marvin, who is also a farmer and rancher and previously worked as a shop teacher, tells us kindness is most important. Dubbed "Smiley" b...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 26 with Mary Beth Reese
"Appreciate the moment, appreciate nature, don't sweat the small stuff, and keep friends and family near" are just some of the suggestions from retired social worker Mary Beth Reese. Reese tells us about her late-teenage years as a nun, which c...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 25 with Lyle Butler
Who knew this prominent Chamber of Commerce leader had a life-changing experience at the age of 19? Lyle Butler shares that and much more about the love of his family and grandchildren, telling us to "Never take life for granted." He also talks...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 24 with Brian McNulty
While emphasizing he's barely in his 60s, Brian McNulty shares his story of retiring from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after many years and now owning two businesses. McNulty stresses staying active both physically and mentally. He al...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 23 with Trooper Ben Gardner
Although still well under the typical retirement age, Trooper Ben Gardner recently retired from the Kansas Highway Patrol and continues to build his vast social media following and give motivational talks throughout and outside of Kansas. His #...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 22 with Kathy and Tom Neill
Kathy and Tom Neill met on a blind date--with Kathy knowing from the first date that Tom was the man she was going to marry. They have been married for 56 years and have much to share about their careers in education and the pharmaceutical busi...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 21 with Tom and Diane DeNoon Hawk
"Love to live" is one piece of advice from Diane DeNoon Hawk, who has found joy again in her later-in-life marriage to State Senator and Dr. Tom Hawk. Both tragically lost spouses they loved dearly, but began attending events together as friend...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 20 with Lindy and Jack Lindquist
Lindy and Jack Lindquist spent most of their careers in extension and 4-H and met while working together--they became friends, then married, and have celebrated 42 years of marriage since. Both suggest taking advantage of new opportunitie...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 19 with Larie Shoap
Being a good volunteer, a good leader, and especially a good friend are ways Larie Shoap hopes to be remembered. Working in the banking industry for 43 years, Larie has a lot to share from her experiences, including specific suggestions regardi...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 18 with Jim Reed
Making a difference in people's lives has always been important to Jim Reed, who knew as a junior in high school that he wanted to be in the ministry. Since being ordained as a Methodist minister in 1965, Jim has served as a "faithful servant,"...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 17 with Kevin Larson
This amazing man of faith, lover of history, and educator, Kevin Larson, shares his life journey. Getting out, staying active, and truly caring about people are just a few thoughts from this learned historian and minister, who also shares the t...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 16 with Gerald Schmidt
While Gerald Schmidt—a former Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Deputy, Army brat, and Vietnam veteran—travelled the world, he is quite content with his retirement years. While admitting to a few regrets over the years, he suggests making the best ...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 15 with Kay and Larry Weigel
Larry and Kay Weigel went from being 16-year-old high school sweethearts to over 60 years of marriage, and have so much to say. With Larry's time on Tex Winter's basketball team and Kay as a K-stepper twirler. They lead us through their delight...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 14 with Don Stubbings
Although he is relatively young, in his 50's, Don Stubbings shares his work as Director of Associates for the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. This group, which has a rich history, includes many older adults in its mission. Stubbings gave up ...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 13 with Judy Regehr
This dynamic woman in her 80s has travelled the world, working in Morocco and the Congo. She managed to raise two sons, earn her Master's Degree in Computer Science for a second career, and then worked many years in that field at Farm Bureau. J...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 12 with Judy Lundberg
"Become involved" and "Be social" are just a few thoughts on how to age gratefully from Judy Lundberg, who has lived in Manhattan, KS, most of her life, with fond memories of her late husband and their Tuttle Creek Lake home. While working many...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 11 with Ron Trewyn
Ron Trewyn, a Vietnam veteran and Vice President for Research Emeritus at Kansas State University, truly has a story to tell. He not only wrote the book "Vietnam's War of Hate—Proud Military Veterans Vilified at Home," but he also shares his di...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 10 with Mary Stamey
As one of the very first women's basketball players for Kansas State University in the '60's, retired educator Mary Stamey has an inspiring story to tell. Losing her childhood home to the Tuttle Creek Dam construction, Mary shares her love of c...
Aging Gratefully S2 EP 9 with Emily Nichols
Many of us in our later years deal with dizziness or balance issues, and Emily Nichols, who has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Level 2 Certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation, tells us about the work she does. She also serves clients wi...