This episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show is the second in a series of Fifty and Just Getting Started themes from guest and co-host Terri Thal. Swimming Upstream Radio Show’s Dorothy Wilhelm invited Terri to kick off her new project with the program. She and Terri host original guest Regina Carey and welcome singer-songwriter Christine Lavin to share her songs and advice … [Read more...] about The Sound of Reinvention in Later Life with Singer-Songwriter Christine Lavin
Archives for November 2025
Getting Women Unstuck: Terri Thal and Reinventing Life After 50
In this episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show, host Dorothy Wilhelm and guest Terri Thal discuss the theme of reinvention, particularly for women over 50. They introduce their new project, ‘Fifty and Just Getting Started,' aimed at empowering women to break free from feeling stuck in their lives. Thal’s first guest in the new project is Queen of Action Regina Carey who … [Read more...] about Getting Women Unstuck: Terri Thal and Reinventing Life After 50
Exploring Generational Shifts: Protests Through Time
In our latest episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show’s "Generation Gap," Dorothy Wilhelm (Silent Generation) chats with Ray Miller Still (Millennial) and producer Jason Falls (Gen-X) to dive into the fascinating world of generational differences. From the silent generation's quiet resilience to the millennials' vocal activism, we explore how each generation has shaped and … [Read more...] about Exploring Generational Shifts: Protests Through Time
Thanksgiving has evolved and expanded over the years – much like the turkeys
No matter what you’ve read, no matter what you think you remember, Thanksgiving is often not a nice holiday. At least it wasn’t when I was growing up. Now wait, I’m not a malcontent and I have evidence to offer. Some of us have memories of the Thanksgiving holidays after World War I, when we celebrated the fact that we could all be together and there was plenty to … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving has evolved and expanded over the years – much like the turkeys
The Thanksgiving Edition of Coffee Chat & Change The World
>It's that time again! Coffee Chat and Change the World is here for its Thanksgiving Edition. Our program this month includes: HELENA REYNOLDS with Little Known Facts about Alexander Hamilton from her book Destined To Be A Hamilton written with Mary Anne Hamilton. DL Fowler joins us to explain the context behind Abraham Lincoln's declaration that created Thanksgiving. It's … [Read more...] about The Thanksgiving Edition of Coffee Chat & Change The World
The Science of Joy: A Conversation with Allen Klein
Swimming Upstream Radio Show kicks off November with the topic of joy. Host Dorothy Wilhelm interviews Allen Klein, a humorous keynote speaker and the world's only Jolly-tologist. (Allen explained that a jollytologist is a scientist of joy. They explore the importance of joy and humor in life, especially during challenging times. Allen shares personal stories of loss and … [Read more...] about The Science of Joy: A Conversation with Allen Klein