What if one of the secrets to staying young is simply… staying interested?

In this episode, Micah and Shane sit down with Cindy Ortiz—Managing Broker/Realtor, school board member, community leader, trivia lover, history fan, and collector of random facts—to explore the power of curiosity.

We talk about why kids seem endlessly curious, why adults sometimes lose that sense of wonder, and what happens when we continue asking questions, learning new things, and taking a genuine interest in the people around us.

Could curiosity help keep us young in mind, body, and spirit?

Of course, we also put Cindy's love of random knowledge to the test!

• 😂 Joke of the Day
• 🧠 Gen Alpha Word of the Week

• 🎬 New Letter, New Movie
• ⚡ 60-Second Rapid Fire
• 🏆 Micah vs. Cindy Trivia, hosted by Shane
• 🃏 And whatever Shane has planned for the Wild Card

Plus, this week's challenge is simple: learn something you don't need to know. Follow a rabbit hole. Ask a question. Discover something simply because you're curious.

Because growing older is inevitable. Losing interest in the world around us doesn't have to be.

👇 What's something you're curious about right now? Tell us in the comments!

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Who is influencing the person you're becoming—and who are YOU influencing along the way?In this episode of the Fountains of Youth Podcast, Micah and Dr. Rachel Myers are joined by AJ, a Certified Peer Support Specialist with the Life Springs Restoration Center, along with returning co-host (and today's official co-cohost 😄) Shane.We're exploring the power of influence from both directions: the people, relationships, communities, and experiences we allow to shape us—and the impact our own lives can have on the people around us.AJ shares pieces of her powerful journey from incarceration to restoration and how those experiences have changed not only who she allows to influence her life, but also the kind of influence she wants to be for others.We talk about faith, friendship, community, restoration, intentional relationships, and what happens when your story becomes a source of hope for someone else.And because things can't stay serious for too long around here, we also have some fun with YouTube's hilariously questionable suggested episode titles and finish things off with a classic game of Taboo!In this episode:• Who and what is shaping the person you're becoming?• How relationships can change the direction of your life• Recognizing positive and negative influences• AJ's journey of restoration• Turning your past into an opportunity to help others• Becoming intentional about the influence you have• YouTube's suggested episode titles 😂• A competitive round of Taboo🔗 Life Springs Restoration Center🔗 Jeremiah 29:11 HouseIf this conversation encouraged you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who's been a positive influence in your life—and maybe tell them why.Stay young in mind, body, and spirit.#FountainsOfYouthPodcast #Influence #Restoration #PersonalGrowth #Faith #Community #Relationships #LifeSpringsRestorationCenter #Transformation #Purpose #Podcast

Why do some people change... while others don't?

Have you ever watched someone make choices that were clearly hurting them and wondered, "Why won't they change?"

In this episode of the Fountains of Youth Podcast, Micah and Dr. Rachel Myers sit down with Miles Carlisle, Facility Director of The Insight Program, to explore the psychology behind lasting change.

Drawing from his experience working with adolescents and their families, Miles explains why so many teenagers resist help, what motivates someone to finally embrace change, and how parents and loved ones can support someone without pushing them away. Along the way, we discuss why the principles of recovery extend far beyond addiction and can help anyone trying to build healthier habits and a more purposeful life.

And because this is Fountains of Youth, we keep things fun too—with rapid-fire questions and a hilarious game of "Was it a Florida Man?"

In this episode:

• Why people resist change
• The difference between adolescent and adult recovery
• What parents often misunderstand about struggling teens
• The role of 12-step recovery in lasting transformation
• Practical lessons anyone can apply to create positive change
• Rapid Fire Questions
• Florida Man?

If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to follow the Fountains of Youth Podcast so you never miss an episode. Thanks for listening, and remember to stay young in mind, body, and spirit.