In this episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Kerry Fink shares how a career that began in media and broadcasting — including work connected to The Music of Your Life — naturally evolved into a deeper mission of serving seniors and the families who support them. What started as connecting audiences through music and storytelling became something much bigger: helping communities better understand aging, caregiving, and the realities many families quietly face. Through work with organizations like the Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation, Kerry has helped bring visibility, education, and compassion to conversations many people don’t know how to start.

Together, we explore how aging isn’t just a medical or logistical journey — it’s an emotional and relational one. This conversation highlights the power of information, the importance of early conversations, and the unexpected connection and meaning that can grow when families face aging with openness instead of fear. At its heart, this episode is a hopeful reminder that while aging changes roles, it can also deepen relationships, strengthen families, and invite us into a more intentional, connected second half of life.

Kerry's Info:

https://helpingseniorsofbrevard.info/meet-kerry-fink/

https://kerryfink.com/

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Juli Ford shares how multi-generational living is rapidly shifting from a niche lifestyle choice to a practical solution for two major realities families are facing at the same time: an aging population needing more support and younger generations struggling with housing affordability. Drawing from both her real estate expertise and her own 10-year experience living with her 82-year-old mother, Julie explains how combining households can strengthen family bonds, reduce living expenses, and help families build long-term financial security. She also highlights how many families are already curious about this model — often quietly wishing it were possible for them — especially those in the sandwich generation caring for both parents and adult children.

Beyond the housing logistics, Julie emphasizes that the real key to successful multi-generational living isn’t floor plans — it’s conversations. She encourages families to start with honest discussions about expectations, boundaries, finances, daily life rhythms, and future care needs before anyone moves in together. The conversation explores how American cultural ideals around independence are evolving, and how choosing interdependence can actually create stronger families, better emotional support, and more resilient financial futures when done intentionally and with clear communication.

Juli's info:

https://juliford.com/

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Americans spend decades preparing for retirement financially, yet arrive completely unprepared for the emotional and social shift that comes with it. In this solo episode, Leslie explores why retirement in America earns a solid D—not because people failed, but because the system never taught us how to transition from productivity to purpose. When work ends, identity, structure, connection, and meaning often go with it, leaving many retirees wondering why this long-anticipated chapter feels oddly uncomfortable.

With warmth, humor, and real-world insight from her work as a coach, Leslie reframes this “retirement letdown” as a normal—and fixable—experience. She unpacks what’s missing in the way we talk about retirement and offers a more human, life-centered way forward—one that values connection, contribution, and joy just as much as financial readiness. This episode invites listeners to stop blaming themselves and start redesigning retirement in a way that actually works.

Leslie's info:

https://meaningandmoxieafter50.com/

**The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. This podcast contains links to other third party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser.