Dr. Kerry Burnight, PhD, is the leading thought leader in Gerontology. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Burnight taught Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology for 18 years at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, and is a keynote speaker and author of JOYSPAN, The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half. Working with older patients and based on the science of well-being, connection, choice, and purpose, Dr. Burnight developed and introduced the JOYSPAN program, based on the core tenet that longevity doesn't mean much if you don't like your life. The JOYSPAN Matrix, which is the bedrock discipline in creating a JOYSPAN-led life, is based on the elements of Grow, Connect, Adapt, and Give provides the pathway to build a life with thriving longevity.

Victor Imbimbo is a leading expert on family caregiving and the owner of Caring Today, a company dedicated to supporting the needs of family caregivers. This discussion talks about the importance of keeping our Personal Power to lead a more self-led life consistent with our values and goals. We will define Personal Power, address what it means to us, the benefits experienced by embracing it, and how to avoid losing it. This uplifting podcast will also include how early learned beliefs can slowly contribute to relinquishing our Personal Power with steps to ensure we do not subordinate ourselves to the will and priorities of others.

Dasha Kiper holds a Master's degree in psychology from Columbia University and has spent the past 15 years supporting family caregivers, professional caregivers, and mental health professionals. She currently serves as the Director of Caregiver Support at Renewal Memory Partners.

Dasha's first job—as a live-in caregiver for a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor with Alzheimer's disease—gave her hands-on experience about the physical and emotional challenges of caregiving.

She is the author of Travelers to Unimaginable Lands: Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver, and the Human Brain, where she addresses the neurological challenges faced by family caregivers. This perspective forms the foundation of our conversation on how to build better brain health—and the many benefits this provides us, as family caregivers and beyond.

Dr. Horn's new book, Friends Matter, For Life, introduces readers to eight special principles within a framework to help develop and manage dynamic friendships. Based on scientific research, Dr. Horn reinforces why quality relationships are essential to a better quality of life, personal well-being, and longevity.

Mark Black is a resilience expert, coach, and author of the recently released book The Resilience Roadmap and Certified Speaking Professional, teaching audiences worldwide about the importance of developing personal resilience and how to build it for your personal needs best.

Born with congenital heart disease that led to open heart surgery on his first day on earth and an improbable double lung and heart transplant at age 24, Mark discusses his life journey and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.

Personal resilience is Mark's north star. By facing challenges head-on, along with the confidence and well-practiced resilience he delivered, Mark accomplished the miraculous, including completing his first of four marathons only 2 1/2 years after his transplant surgery. Incredible!

You will learn how Mark did it, working with his seven resilience-building guideposts, and our conversation will help teach you how you can do it too!