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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
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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 &amp; 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/
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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 &amp; 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/
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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_
 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
advertising.
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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_
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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_
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      <description><![CDATA[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_
 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
advertising.
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Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🌎 What the world&apos;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_
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Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🌎 What the world&apos;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_
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      <description><![CDATA[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_ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
for information about our collection and use of personal data for
advertising.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
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Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🚂 Grief doesn&apos;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/

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Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🚂 Grief doesn&apos;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
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Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🎸 Music & Purpose: Finding community through creativity
🎤 Orange County Lockdown Band: Passion that spans generations
🤝 Cross-Generational Friendships: Learning from one another
🏅 Senior Games: Competition, connection, and confidence
🌱 Staying Engaged: Refusing to sit on the sidelines
❤️ Meaningful Aging: Building a life filled with purpose

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Orange County Lockdown Band: 
https://orangecountylockdown.com/

Chatham County Senior Games: 
https://www.ncseniorgames.org/chatham 

Pittsboro Center for Active Living: 
https://www.chathamartscouncil.org/venue/pittsboro-center-for-active-living/ 

Where To Find Us: 
Website: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/

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Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

🎸 Music &amp; Purpose: Finding community through creativity
🎤 Orange County Lockdown Band: Passion that spans generations
🤝 Cross-Generational Friendships: Learning from one another
🏅 Senior Games: Competition, connection, and confidence
🌱 Staying Engaged: Refusing to sit on the sidelines
❤️ Meaningful Aging: Building a life filled with purpose

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Chatham County Senior Games: 
https://www.ncseniorgames.org/chatham 

Pittsboro Center for Active Living: 
https://www.chathamartscouncil.org/venue/pittsboro-center-for-active-living/ 

Where To Find Us: 
Website: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/

Follow on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notreadyforthefarm
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🎸 Music &amp; Purpose: Finding community through creativity
🎤 Orange County Lockdown Band: Passion that spans generations
🤝 Cross-Generational Friendships: Learning from one another
🏅 Senior Games: Competition, connection, and confidence
🌱 Staying Engaged: Refusing to sit on the sidelines
❤️ Meaningful Aging: Building a life filled with purpose

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Orange County Lockdown Band: 
https://orangecountylockdown.com/

Chatham County Senior Games: 
https://www.ncseniorgames.org/chatham 

Pittsboro Center for Active Living: 
https://www.chathamartscouncil.org/venue/pittsboro-center-for-active-living/ 

Where To Find Us: 
Website: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/

Follow on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notreadyforthefarm
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Not Ready for the Farm navigates our universal journey of aging — consciously, realistically, and with a great attitude. Through candid conversations with professionals, authors, and everyday people, Judy Miller and her sidekick, Jess Anderson, with humor and compassion, deep dive into the issues we confront as we grow older. No holds barred as we explore  money, relationships, living life to the fullest, family dynamics, finding our purpose, third acts, retirement, health and health care, longevity, activities, travel, community, loneliness, quality of life and dying. Often painfully honest. Empowering and inspirational. With laughter and tears. How do we make every moment count? What’s your journey? What’s your plan?

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Judy has had many lives, Lawyer, Entertainment Producer, Real Estate Developer, College Instructor, Inventor, Strategic Business Consultant, Corporate CEO, and now Podcast Host. She's curious, irreverent and incapable of slowing down. When her doctor at Duke said, "Judy, I'll be with you til the end" — a startled Judy said, “What end? What do you know that I don’t? There’s no end!” That jarring little moment was an awakening. She hadn't ever thought about retirement, where she'd live if she couldn't live alone, or dying — none of it… and that she was actually now a senior! That wake-up call became the inspiration for Not Ready for the Farm — a Podcast to intimately share insights, as we learn together navigating Judy's personal journey of aging...a journey we're all on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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THE FARM CAN WAIT
Not Ready for the Farm navigates our universal journey of aging — consciously, realistically, and with a great attitude. Through candid conversations with professionals, authors, and everyday people, Judy Miller and her sidekick, Jess Anderson, with humor and compassion, deep dive into the issues we confront as we grow older. No holds barred as we explore  money, relationships, living life to the fullest, family dynamics, finding our purpose, third acts, retirement, health and health care, longevity, activities, travel, community, loneliness, quality of life and dying. Often painfully honest. Empowering and inspirational. With laughter and tears. How do we make every moment count? What’s your journey? What’s your plan?

JUDY MILLER
HOST, WRITER, PRODUCER, CREATOR
Judy has had many lives, Lawyer, Entertainment Producer, Real Estate Developer, College Instructor, Inventor, Strategic Business Consultant, Corporate CEO, and now Podcast Host. She&apos;s curious, irreverent and incapable of slowing down. When her doctor at Duke said, &quot;Judy, I&apos;ll be with you til the end&quot; — a startled Judy said, “What end? What do you know that I don’t? There’s no end!” That jarring little moment was an awakening. She hadn&apos;t ever thought about retirement, where she&apos;d live if she couldn&apos;t live alone, or dying — none of it… and that she was actually now a senior! That wake-up call became the inspiration for Not Ready for the Farm — a Podcast to intimately share insights, as we learn together navigating Judy&apos;s personal journey of aging...a journey we&apos;re all on.</itunes:subtitle>
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