Not Ready For The Farm

What happens when the career you spent decades building is no longer the only thing calling you forward? Judy and Jessica sit down with attorney, leadership strategist, coach, and speaker Ariana Tadler to talk about reinvention, resilience, and finding the courage to pivot at any age. Ariana shares lessons from her own career transition, why curiosity can help quiet fear, how small steps create momentum, and why understanding your deeper “why” can open the door to what comes next. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🔄 Embrace Change — Reinvention has no age limit 🧠 Choose Curiosity — Let curiosity widen possibilities 👣 Take Micro Steps — Small actions reduce fear 🎯 Find Your Why — Go deeper than surface goals 💬 Communicate Better — Match intention with impact  💪 Build Resilience — Care for yourself while serving others Learn more about Ariana: https://www.arianaspeaks.com/ ‍Ariana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianatadler/ Ariana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arianatadler/ Where To Find Us: Website: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/ Shop Not Ready For the Farm Merch: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/shop Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notreadyforthefarm Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Not-Ready-For-The-Farm/61590988411070/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notreadyforthefarm_

When is “I’m fine” no longer fine for an aging parent or loved one? Judy and Jess sit down with aging life care manager Jennifer Szakaly and senior move manager Cindy Greer to talk frankly about when to step in, when to move, and what it really costs- emotionally and financially. They dig into caregiving crossroads, aging in place vs. assisted living, solo agers, Medicaid realities, family conflict, and downsizing a lifetime of “stuff.” If you’re caring for parents, aging solo, or finally asking “What’s my plan?,” this episode will nudge you out of denial and into action. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🩺 Care Assessments: Evaluating safety, health, and independence 💰 Financial Planning: Understanding care costs and available options 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Dynamics: Managing sibling disagreements and caregiving roles ❤️ Emotional Support: Helping families navigate difficult transitions 🏡 Aging in Place vs. Assisted Living: Weighing the pros and cons ⚠️ Abuse & Neglect: Identifying warning signs and protecting loved ones 📦 Downsizing Decisions: Sorting through a lifetime of possessions 🎯 Practical Tips: Lessons every family can use today Episode Links: Jennifer Szakaly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-szakaly Caregiving Corner: https://caregivingcorner.com Schedule a Free Consult with Caregiving Corner: https://caregivingcorner.com/about-us/contact-us/schedule-consultation/ Cindy Greer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-greer-smm Instagram: Transition with Care: https://www.instagram.com/transitionwithcare/ More Resources: Website: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/ Shop Not Ready For the Farm Merch: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/shop Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notreadyforthefarm Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Not-Ready-For-The-Farm/61590988411070/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notreadyforthefarm_

Scams and fraud are becoming more sophisticated every year, impacting people of all ages and backgrounds. In this episode, Judy and Jess welcome a very special guest, Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, to discuss the growing threat of scams and the challenges of fighting fraud in today's technology-driven world. Russ shares insights from his work, practical advice for protecting yourself, and why awareness remains one of the most powerful tools we have. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: ⚠️ Scam Targets: Fraud impacts every generation 🎯 Common Scams: Romance, lottery, tech support schemes 📞 Verify Calls: Use trusted contact information 🔐 Report Fast: Quick action improves recovery odds 🌍 Big Business: Scam operations mimic corporations Learn more about Russ: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdnc/staff-profile/united-states-attorney Website: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/ Shop Not Ready For the Farm Merch: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/shop Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notreadyforthefarm Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Not-Ready-For-The-Farm/61590988411070/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notreadyforthefarm_

What if the secret to living a longer, healthier life has less to do with diet and supplements- and more to do with the people around you? In this episode, Judy and Jess welcome longevity expert and former NPR CEO Ken Stern, author of Healthy to 100. Drawing on research from some of the world's longest-lived countries, Ken explains how social connection, purpose, lifelong learning, and intergenerational relationships can dramatically improve both lifespan and quality of life. It's a fascinating conversation about what it really means to age well. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🌎 What the world's longest-lived countries are doing differently 🤝 Why strong social connections may be the biggest longevity advantage 💼 How meaningful work and purpose contribute to healthier aging 👵 The surprising benefits of intergenerational relationships 🏡 Why where you live can dramatically impact your quality of life Episode Links: Get your copy of Healthy to 100: https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-100-Strong-Social-Lives/dp/1541705017 The Longevity Project: https://www.longevity-project.com/about-us Where To Find Us: Website: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/ Shop Not Ready For the Farm Merch: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/shop Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notreadyforthefarm Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4vnIasT Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notreadyforthefarm_

You never know when the Grief Train may stop at your station. When it does, author Marinda Freeman believes the answer isn't to avoid grief, but to honor it, learn from it, and eventually discover the gratitude and love that remain. In this heartfelt conversation, Marinda shares the story behind her book "The Grief Train" and the sudden loss of her husband that inspired it. Together, Judy, Jess, and Marinda explore grief, aging, friendship, remembrance, and the idea that all of life is an event worth acknowledging with intention, appreciation, and love. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🚂 Grief doesn't follow a timeline 🕯️ How rituals and personal altars can help healing 💭 The importance of feeling grief instead of avoiding it 👥 The role of community and human connection during loss 🌱 Why aging itself can sometimes create feelings of grief ✨ Learning to celebrate life while honoring loss Episode Links: Marinda Freeman Event Consulting: https://marindafreeman.com/ Get your copy of The Grief Train: https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Train-Healing-Journey-Renewal/dp/1684335361 Get your copy of Everything is an Event: https://bit.ly/4ednOLY Where To Find Us: Website: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/ Follow on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notreadyforthefarm Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4vnIasT Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notreadyforthefarm_