If this is your first time tuning in, welcome to the second episode of bOLDer People, a podcast where we explore the dynamic lives of elders in southwestern Indiana so we can listen, learn, and be inspired.  In this episode, we interview Mrs. Sandy Lasher, an active community member in Evansville, IN. Mrs. Lasher is a board member of SWIRCA & More, a former teacher and administrator for the Diocese of Evansville, and an advocate for older adults in the area. In this episode, we cover several key topics including:Stigmas around retirement [6:06]Forming new friendships as an older adult [16:29]Advice for future retirees [26:39]And lots more! Click here to get connected with bOLDer People!

Welcome to the first episode of bOLDer People, a podcast where we explore the dynamic lives of elders in southwestern Indiana so we can listen, learn, and be inspired. In this episode, we interview Dr. Nadine Coudret, Dean Emerita of the College of Nursing and Health Professions and the Nursing Program at the University of Southern Indiana.In this episode, we cover several key topics including:The development and growth of the USI Nursing Program [9:38]USI initiatives in the community [13:38]Advice for students [18:01] and faculty [19:25] involved in health professions or nursing programsAnd lots more!Connect with Dr. CoudretLinkedinGet connected with bOLDer People at our website: https://www.usi.edu/health/healthyaging/usi-geriatrics-workforce-enhancement-program-gwep/bolder-people-a-gwep-podcast/

Welcome to the bOLDer People podcast. In this show, we will explore the dynamic lives of older adults in southwestern Indiana with our host, Dr. Katie Ehlman, director of the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) at the University of Southern Indiana (USI). Dr. Ehlman interviews a different guest from the community each episode asking them to share with us their insights, opinions, stories, and much more. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and any other podcast-streaming platform to listen to our pilot episode, "Dr. Coudret & the Spirit of Innovation", which goes live at the end of August.