Growing Older Together | Facing Fears, Embracing Resilience
Growing Older Together is a podcast for older adults, centered on the stories, memories, and changes that shape how we see ourselves over time.
All solo episodes are under 15 minutes and explore themes like identity, fear, aging, and personal growth. Interview episodes are longer and released as part of the ongoing series.
I started this podcast because society often treats aging like the end of the story—like we no longer count. And sometimes, we start to believe it. But our stories still matter, and they deserve to be heard.
Season Two: Finding Strength in Our Fears centers on fear—how it shows up in everyday life, keeps us quiet, and what it means to speak about it.
This season also includes an interview series: What the Eyes Carry—conversations with women who share personal stories about regret, silence, and the moments that changed them.
After stepping away from the podcast in December 2024 to care for my mom, I am returning with new episodes every 2 to 3 weeks starting again in December 2025.
If you've ever felt unseen, dismissed, or feel like you no longer matter, this podcast is for you.
Let’s keep growing older and wiser together.
Episodes
27 episodes
S2 EP 9 Quiet Strength: The Power of Introverts
In this episode of Growing Older Together, Lourdes explores how quieter personalities can find their place in a loud, fast-moving world. She discusses the quiet strengths that often go unnoticed and how creating space for what feels ri...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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12:40
S2 E8 Whispers of Regret: Women Finding Peace in Silence
THIS EPISODE INCLUDES LANGUAGE AND CONTENT THAT'S MARKED AS EXPLICIT. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.In this episode of Growing Older Together, Lourdes introduces a new recurring series, Whisp...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:04
S2 E7 Facing Financial Fears in Retirement
In this episode of Growing Older Together, Lourdes addresses the financial fears many face as they approach retirement. From rising costs to the uncertainty of outliving savings, she explores the root of these anxieties and provides th...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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9:05
S2 E6 Addressing the Fear of Cognitive Decline
In this episode of Growing Older Together, Lourdes discusses the fear of cognitive decline as we age. She breaks down common misconceptions about aging and mental health, highlighting how many older adults maintain cle...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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11:39
S2 E5 Confronting Health Anxieties
In this episode of Growing Older Together, Lourdes talks about the anxiety many of us feel around health issues as we age. She shares a listener’s story about managing these concerns and provides practical tips to help ease these fears...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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10:55
S2 E4 Overcoming The Fear of Loneliness
In this episode of Growing Older Together, Lourdes discusses the experience of loneliness—what it means to feel disconnected and how it can impact our lives. Lourdes will share a listener's story about finding comfort ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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10:22
S2 E3 Handling The Fear of Becoming A Burden
In this episode of "Growing Older Together," host Lourdes discusses the common and often unspoken fear of becoming a burden to loved ones as we age. She explores where this fear comes from, shares relatable stories, and offers practical a...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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12:58
S2 Ep 2 Exploring The Fear of Aging
In this episode of "Growing Older Together," host Lourdes addresses common fears about aging, such as losing independence, dealing with health issues, and financial worries. Through personal stories and practical advice, Lourdes explores ways t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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10:22
S2 Ep 1 Why Fear?
In the Season 2 premiere of "Growing Older Together," Lourdes explores how our fears shape us and how we can find strength in facing them. This first episode, "Why Fear," launching on the 4th of July, reflects on personal journeys and the impor...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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7:56
S1 Ep 16 Embracing the Past, Shaping the Future
In Season 1, Episode 16, "Embracing the Past, Shaping the Future," join Lourdes for the final episode of Season One, "Echoes of the Past, Visions of Tomorrow." This special episode wraps up the journey of understanding how our past shapes our p...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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10:28
S1 Ep 15 Impacting The Younger Generation
In Season 1, Episode 15, 'Impacting The Younger Generation' of "Growing Older Together," we discuss the generation gap and its impact on our relationships. Lourdes explores how different age groups think and act, leading to misunderstandings an...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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8:29
S1 Ep 14 Strength and Healing Through Forgiveness
In Season 1, Episode 14, 'Strength and Healing Through Forgiveness' of "Growing Older Together," Lourdes explores the importance of forgiveness. She shares personal experiences and listener stories, showing how letting go of anger can lead to h...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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10:39
S1 Ep 13 When Loss Echoes Through Time
In Season 1, Episode 13, 'When Loss Echoes Through Time' of "Growing Older Together," Lourdes discusses how losing someone or something important affects us as we age. She shares a personal story about the death of her young cousin and how it s...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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6:18
S1 Ep 12 Embracing New Hobbies and Skills
In Season 1, Episode 12, Embracing New Hobbies and Skills, of "Growing Older Together," Lourdes explores the importance of adopting new hobbies and skills at any age, using her experience with powerlifting as a prime example. Despite initial ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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8:58
S1 Ep 11 Navigating Relationships and Perspectives
In Season 1, Episode 11, Navigating Relationships and Perspectives, of "Growing Older Together," we talk about how old fears can shape how we act and connect with people now. We hear from Stephanie, who shares how early experiences of rejection...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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8:10
S1 Ep 10 Navigating Uncertainty
In Season 1, Episode 10, Navigating Uncertainty, of "Growing Older Together," Lourdes explores the complex theme of handling uncertainty through her journey over the past few weeks. She discusses the challenges of her health and dealing with fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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8:16
S1 Ep 9 Echoes of Understanding
In Season 1, Episode 9, Echoes of Understanding, of "Growing Older Together," we explore the significance of truly listening to deepen our connections with others. We discuss how active listening—beyond merely hearing words—can transform acquai...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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7:37
S1 Ep 8 Making New Connections
In Season 1, Episode 8, Making New Connections, of "Growing Older Together," Lourdes navigates the significant impact of establishing new friendships and rekindling old ones. This episode focuses on how new and revived connections can bring joy...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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7:03
S1 Ep 7 Echoes of Silence
In Season 1, Episode 7, Echoes of Silence, of "Growing Older Together," Lourdes talks about coping with the absence of loved ones. She shares her own experience of dealing with the silence that comes after her adult son stopped being a part of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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10:47
S1 Ep 6 Shadow of Regret
In Episode 6, Shadow of Regret, of "Growing Older Together," the topic of discussion is regret and how we can learn from it. Lourdes narrates a story from one of her listeners about a difficult decision related to health and the consequences th...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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6:58
S1 Ep 5 The Art of Apology
In Season 1, Episode 5, The Art of Apology, of "Growing Older Together," Lourdes discusses the importance of forgiving yourself, something many people don't think about much. She tells a story from her own life about how hard it can be to see o...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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7:26
Light In The Shadows - Special Episode
In this special episode, Light In The Shadows, of "Growing Older Together," Lourdes talks about the health challenges people often keep to themselves, inspired by a friend's brave fight against a serious health condition. This personal story le...
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Season 1
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3:34
S1 Ep 4 Unresolved Emotions
In Season 1, Episode 4, Unresolved Emotions, of "Growing Older Together," Lourdes discusses the emotional baggage that accompanies us in later years. Through her story and a look at how these feelings shape our lives, this discussion opens up a...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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6:55
S1 Ep 3 Echoes of Resilience
In Season 1, Episode 3, Echoes of Resilience, of "Growing Older Together," Lourdes explains the ups and downs of resilience when life throws unexpected challenges. Lourdes shares her story of suddenly losing her job in December 202...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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6:15
S1 Ep 2 When The Past Knocks
In Season 1, Episode 2, When The Past Knocks, of "Growing Older Together," Lourdes discusses how memories can surprise us and bring up strong feelings like worry, frustration, and anger. "When the Past Knocks" examines those moments when old me...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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7:48