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		<description>Roundtable Talk is a podcast about longevity, senior services marketing and the quality of life as one ages. In each episode, we’ll talk with industry experts and thought leaders about how to solve the many mature market challenges facing our industry today.</description>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Fresh perspectives on longevity and aging</itunes:subtitle>
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		<itunes:summary>Roundtable Talk is a podcast about longevity, senior services marketing and the quality of life as one ages. In each episode, we’ll talk with industry experts and thought leaders about how to solve the many mature market challenges facing our industry today.</itunes:summary>
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	<title>EP 39 / Dr. Allison Alford / Researcher, author and expert on family caregiving</title>
	<link>https://varsitybranding.com/podcast/ep-39-dr-allison-alford-researcher-author-and-expert-on-family-caregiving/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The work of caring for aging parents often begins long before caregiving itself. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek Dunham talks with Dr. Allison Alford, Baylor University professor, researcher and author of Good Daughtering, about the often invisible emotional, mental and logistical work adult daughters perform to keep families connected.

Together, they explore the concept of "daughtering," why so much of women's family labor goes unrecognized, how daughters can set healthier boundaries without guilt and why honest conversations about aging and caregiving should begin long before a crisis.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The work of caring for aging parents often begins long before caregiving itself. In this episode of Varsitys Roundtable Talk, Derek Dunham talks with Dr. Allison Alford, Baylor University professor, researcher and author of Good Daughtering, about the of]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The work of caring for aging parents often begins long before caregiving itself. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek Dunham talks with Dr. Allison Alford, Baylor University professor, researcher and author of Good Daughtering, about the often invisible emotional, mental and logistical work adult daughters perform to keep families connected.

Together, they explore the concept of "daughtering," why so much of women's family labor goes unrecognized, how daughters can set healthier boundaries without guilt and why honest conversations about aging and caregiving should begin long before a crisis.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The work of caring for aging parents often begins long before caregiving itself. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek Dunham talks with Dr. Allison Alford, Baylor University professor, researcher and author of Good Daughtering, about the often invisible emotional, mental and logistical work adult daughters perform to keep families connected.

Together, they explore the concept of "daughtering," why so much of women's family labor goes unrecognized, how daughters can set healthier boundaries without guilt and why honest conversations about aging and caregiving should begin long before a crisis.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>EP 38 / Chris Ballard / Author of The Plunge and expert on resilience &#038; healthy aging</title>
	<link>https://varsitybranding.com/podcast/ep-38-chris-ballard-author-of-the-plunge-and-expert-on-resilience-healthy-aging/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:38:16 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Growth doesn't stop with age, but it often begins with stepping outside your comfort zone. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Chris Ballard to discuss his new book, The Plunge, and what cold-water immersion can teach us about resilience, health and aging.

Chris explores the science behind cold plunging, why swimming is one of the best lifelong activities, how embracing discomfort can build resilience, and why confidence comes from taking action, not waiting until you feel ready. He also shares lessons from reporting on extraordinary people who continue to challenge themselves well into later life.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Growth doesnt stop with age, but it often begins with stepping outside your comfort zone. In this episode of Varsitys Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Chris Ballard to discuss his new book, The Plunge,]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Growth doesn't stop with age, but it often begins with stepping outside your comfort zone. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Chris Ballard to discuss his new book, The Plunge, and what cold-water immersion can teach us about resilience, health and aging.

Chris explores the science behind cold plunging, why swimming is one of the best lifelong activities, how embracing discomfort can build resilience, and why confidence comes from taking action, not waiting until you feel ready. He also shares lessons from reporting on extraordinary people who continue to challenge themselves well into later life.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Growth doesn't stop with age, but it often begins with stepping outside your comfort zone. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Chris Ballard to discuss his new book, The Plunge, and what cold-water immersion can teach us about resilience, health and aging.

Chris explores the science behind cold plunging, why swimming is one of the best lifelong activities, how embracing discomfort can build resilience, and why confidence comes from taking action, not waiting until you feel ready. He also shares lessons from reporting on extraordinary people who continue to challenge themselves well into later life.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>EP 37 / Brad Breeding / Founder of myLifeSite and senior living consumer advocate</title>
	<link>https://varsitybranding.com/podcast/ep-37-brad-breeding-founder-of-mylifesite-and-senior-living-consumer-advocate/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Finding the right senior living community starts long before someone schedules a tour. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Brad Breeding, founder of MyLifeSite, author of Your Best Path Forward and a nationally recognized expert on helping older adults and their families navigate senior living decisions.

Brad shares why so many families struggle to compare community options, the questions people should ask themselves before beginning a search, and how financial concerns often go far beyond monthly costs. He also discusses the growing influence of adult children, why community culture matters more than flashy amenities and the trends he believes will shape the future of senior living.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Finding the right senior living community starts long before someone schedules a tour. In this episode of Varsitys Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Brad Breeding, founder of MyLifeSite, author of Your Best Path Forward and a nationally recognized ex]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Finding the right senior living community starts long before someone schedules a tour. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Brad Breeding, founder of MyLifeSite, author of Your Best Path Forward and a nationally recognized expert on helping older adults and their families navigate senior living decisions.

Brad shares why so many families struggle to compare community options, the questions people should ask themselves before beginning a search, and how financial concerns often go far beyond monthly costs. He also discusses the growing influence of adult children, why community culture matters more than flashy amenities and the trends he believes will shape the future of senior living.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Finding the right senior living community starts long before someone schedules a tour. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Brad Breeding, founder of MyLifeSite, author of Your Best Path Forward and a nationally recognized expert on helping older adults and their families navigate senior living decisions.

Brad shares why so many families struggle to compare community options, the questions people should ask themselves before beginning a search, and how financial concerns often go far beyond monthly costs. He also discusses the growing influence of adult children, why community culture matters more than flashy amenities and the trends he believes will shape the future of senior living.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>EP 36 / Sari Botton / Founder of Oldster and advocate for rethinking aging</title>
	<link>https://varsitybranding.com/podcast/ep-36-sari-botton-founder-of-oldster-and-advocate-for-rethinking-aging/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:12:42 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Every one of us is aging, yet most of us think of it as something that happens to other people later in life. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with writer, editor and Oldster founder Sari Botton to explore why growing older is a lifelong experience. 

Through her writing and community, Botton is helping reshape the conversation around aging by bringing together perspectives from every generation. In their conversation, Derek and Sari discuss why our youth-obsessed culture fuels fear of aging, how intergenerational conversations can replace anxiety with optimism, and why there is no universal timeline for life's milestones.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Every one of us is aging, yet most of us think of it as something that happens to other people later in life. In this episode of Varsitys Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with writer, editor and Oldster founder Sari Botton to explore why growing older is]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Every one of us is aging, yet most of us think of it as something that happens to other people later in life. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with writer, editor and Oldster founder Sari Botton to explore why growing older is a lifelong experience. 

Through her writing and community, Botton is helping reshape the conversation around aging by bringing together perspectives from every generation. In their conversation, Derek and Sari discuss why our youth-obsessed culture fuels fear of aging, how intergenerational conversations can replace anxiety with optimism, and why there is no universal timeline for life's milestones.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every one of us is aging, yet most of us think of it as something that happens to other people later in life. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with writer, editor and Oldster founder Sari Botton to explore why growing older is a lifelong experience. 

Through her writing and community, Botton is helping reshape the conversation around aging by bringing together perspectives from every generation. In their conversation, Derek and Sari discuss why our youth-obsessed culture fuels fear of aging, how intergenerational conversations can replace anxiety with optimism, and why there is no universal timeline for life's milestones.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>EP 35 / Kathy Stokes &#038; Matt Mizenko / Leaders in fraud prevention and scam protection</title>
	<link>https://varsitybranding.com/podcast/ep-35-kathy-stokes-matt-mizenko-leaders-in-fraud-prevention-and-scam-protection/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Fraud has become one of the fastest-growing crimes in America, fueled by AI, stolen data and increasingly sophisticated scams. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek talks with Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP, and Matt Mizenko, general manager of Nomorobo, about how consumers can stay one step ahead.

Together, they discuss why scammers prey on emotion, how AI is making fraud more convincing, why older adults aren't the only targets and the simple habits and technologies that can dramatically reduce your risk. They also explain why reporting fraud is critical to protecting others and driving broader solutions.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Fraud has become one of the fastest-growing crimes in America, fueled by AI, stolen data and increasingly sophisticated scams. In this episode of Varsitys Roundtable Talk, Derek talks with Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP, and ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Fraud has become one of the fastest-growing crimes in America, fueled by AI, stolen data and increasingly sophisticated scams. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek talks with Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP, and Matt Mizenko, general manager of Nomorobo, about how consumers can stay one step ahead.

Together, they discuss why scammers prey on emotion, how AI is making fraud more convincing, why older adults aren't the only targets and the simple habits and technologies that can dramatically reduce your risk. They also explain why reporting fraud is critical to protecting others and driving broader solutions.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fraud has become one of the fastest-growing crimes in America, fueled by AI, stolen data and increasingly sophisticated scams. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek talks with Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention programs at AARP, and Matt Mizenko, general manager of Nomorobo, about how consumers can stay one step ahead.

Together, they discuss why scammers prey on emotion, how AI is making fraud more convincing, why older adults aren't the only targets and the simple habits and technologies that can dramatically reduce your risk. They also explain why reporting fraud is critical to protecting others and driving broader solutions.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>EP 34 / Stuart Malina / Conductor, arts advocate and champion for the power of live music</title>
	<link>https://varsitybranding.com/podcast/ep-34-stuart-malina-conductor-arts-advocate-and-champion-for-the-power-of-live-music/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 12:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Music can do more than entertain, it can create connection, reflection and even healing. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Stuart Malina, longtime Music Director and Conductor of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and Tony Award-winning orchestrator.

In their conversation, Derek and Stuart discuss why music often resonates more deeply as we age, how live concerts create powerful shared experiences and the surprising ways music can unlock memory and emotion. Stuart also reflects on working with Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp on Broadway’s Moving Out and shares advice about creativity, confidence and defining success for yourself.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Music can do more than entertain, it can create connection, reflection and even healing. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Stuart Malina, longtime Music Director and Conductor of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and Tony]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Music can do more than entertain, it can create connection, reflection and even healing. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Stuart Malina, longtime Music Director and Conductor of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and Tony Award-winning orchestrator.

In their conversation, Derek and Stuart discuss why music often resonates more deeply as we age, how live concerts create powerful shared experiences and the surprising ways music can unlock memory and emotion. Stuart also reflects on working with Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp on Broadway’s Moving Out and shares advice about creativity, confidence and defining success for yourself.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Music can do more than entertain, it can create connection, reflection and even healing. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Stuart Malina, longtime Music Director and Conductor of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and Tony Award-winning orchestrator.

In their conversation, Derek and Stuart discuss why music often resonates more deeply as we age, how live concerts create powerful shared experiences and the surprising ways music can unlock memory and emotion. Stuart also reflects on working with Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp on Broadway’s Moving Out and shares advice about creativity, confidence and defining success for yourself.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>EP 33 / Steve Moran / Senior living thought leader and outspoken voice on aging, culture and innovation</title>
	<link>https://varsitybranding.com/podcast/ep-33-steve-moran-senior-living-thought-leader-and-outspoken-voice-on-aging-culture-and-innovation/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[The future of senior living may depend less on new buildings and amenities and more on whether the industry is willing to rethink culture, autonomy and the resident experience itself. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Steve Moran, founder and publisher of Senior Living Foresight, one of the industry’s most influential media platforms.

Known for his candid commentary and sharp observations, Moran has spent years challenging operators to rethink leadership, culture, transparency and the overall resident experience. Derek and Steve discuss why the industry may have more of a culture crisis than a staffing crisis, how operators can better empower residents and families and why storytelling may be the key to changing perceptions of senior living for future generations.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The future of senior living may depend less on new buildings and amenities and more on whether the industry is willing to rethink culture, autonomy and the resident experience itself. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Ste]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The future of senior living may depend less on new buildings and amenities and more on whether the industry is willing to rethink culture, autonomy and the resident experience itself. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Steve Moran, founder and publisher of Senior Living Foresight, one of the industry’s most influential media platforms.

Known for his candid commentary and sharp observations, Moran has spent years challenging operators to rethink leadership, culture, transparency and the overall resident experience. Derek and Steve discuss why the industry may have more of a culture crisis than a staffing crisis, how operators can better empower residents and families and why storytelling may be the key to changing perceptions of senior living for future generations.]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://varsitybranding.com/podcast-download/12338/ep-33-steve-moran-senior-living-thought-leader-and-outspoken-voice-on-aging-culture-and-innovation.mp3" length="85460256" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The future of senior living may depend less on new buildings and amenities and more on whether the industry is willing to rethink culture, autonomy and the resident experience itself. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Steve Moran, founder and publisher of Senior Living Foresight, one of the industry’s most influential media platforms.

Known for his candid commentary and sharp observations, Moran has spent years challenging operators to rethink leadership, culture, transparency and the overall resident experience. Derek and Steve discuss why the industry may have more of a culture crisis than a staffing crisis, how operators can better empower residents and families and why storytelling may be the key to changing perceptions of senior living for future generations.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>EP 33 / Steve Moran / Senior living thought leader and outspoken voice on aging, culture and innovation</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:duration>00:50:52</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>EP 32 / J.J. Hubal / Author, cartoonist and advocate for embracing aging with humor</title>
	<link>https://varsitybranding.com/podcast/ep-32-j-j-hubal-author-cartoonist-and-advocate-for-embracing-aging-with-humor/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:21:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Varsity Branding]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Aging rarely happens the way people expect. It arrives gradually, bringing changes in identity, relationships and perspective that can feel difficult to navigate. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with bestselling author, cartoonist and former special education teacher J.J. Hubal, whose book Goodbye Old, Hello Bold uses humor and visual storytelling to explore the realities of growing older with more curiosity and courage.

In their conversation, Derek and J.J. discuss why aging often creates anxiety, how humor can make difficult topics more approachable and why reinvention becomes increasingly important later in life. J.J. also shares personal reflections on loneliness, friendship, creativity and the importance of continuing to step outside your comfort zone as you age.
]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Aging rarely happens the way people expect. It arrives gradually, bringing changes in identity, relationships and perspective that can feel difficult to navigate. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with bestselling author, cart]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Aging rarely happens the way people expect. It arrives gradually, bringing changes in identity, relationships and perspective that can feel difficult to navigate. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with bestselling author, cartoonist and former special education teacher J.J. Hubal, whose book Goodbye Old, Hello Bold uses humor and visual storytelling to explore the realities of growing older with more curiosity and courage.

In their conversation, Derek and J.J. discuss why aging often creates anxiety, how humor can make difficult topics more approachable and why reinvention becomes increasingly important later in life. J.J. also shares personal reflections on loneliness, friendship, creativity and the importance of continuing to step outside your comfort zone as you age.
]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://varsitybranding.com/podcast-download/12320/ep-32-j-j-hubal-author-cartoonist-and-advocate-for-embracing-aging-with-humor.mp3" length="63186048" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Aging rarely happens the way people expect. It arrives gradually, bringing changes in identity, relationships and perspective that can feel difficult to navigate. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with bestselling author, cartoonist and former special education teacher J.J. Hubal, whose book Goodbye Old, Hello Bold uses humor and visual storytelling to explore the realities of growing older with more curiosity and courage.

In their conversation, Derek and J.J. discuss why aging often creates anxiety, how humor can make difficult topics more approachable and why reinvention becomes increasingly important later in life. J.J. also shares personal reflections on loneliness, friendship, creativity and the importance of continuing to step outside your comfort zone as you age.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>EP 31 / Colin Milner /  Founder of ICAA and leading voice in active aging and longevity</title>
	<link>https://varsitybranding.com/podcast/ep-31-colin-milner-founder-of-icaa-and-leading-voice-in-active-aging-and-longevity/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:18:13 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Varsity Branding]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Aging has long been framed as a slow narrowing of possibilities, but that perspective is beginning to shift. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, whose work has helped redefine aging as a dynamic, engaged and opportunity-filled stage of life.

In their conversation, Derek and Colin explore why changing perceptions around aging takes time, the growing importance of closing the gap between lifespan and health span and how simple behaviors like staying active and curious can have outsized impact. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Aging has long been framed as a slow narrowing of possibilities, but that perspective is beginning to shift. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, wh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Aging has long been framed as a slow narrowing of possibilities, but that perspective is beginning to shift. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, whose work has helped redefine aging as a dynamic, engaged and opportunity-filled stage of life.

In their conversation, Derek and Colin explore why changing perceptions around aging takes time, the growing importance of closing the gap between lifespan and health span and how simple behaviors like staying active and curious can have outsized impact. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://varsitybranding.com/podcast-download/12303/ep-31-colin-milner-founder-of-icaa-and-leading-voice-in-active-aging-and-longevity.mp3" length="70960512" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Aging has long been framed as a slow narrowing of possibilities, but that perspective is beginning to shift. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Colin Milner, founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, whose work has helped redefine aging as a dynamic, engaged and opportunity-filled stage of life.

In their conversation, Derek and Colin explore why changing perceptions around aging takes time, the growing importance of closing the gap between lifespan and health span and how simple behaviors like staying active and curious can have outsized impact.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<ssp:title>EP 31 / Colin Milner /  Founder of ICAA and leading voice in active aging and longevity</ssp:title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:42:14</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Varsity Branding]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:image href="https://varsitybranding.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/VARSITY-0328_RoundtableTalk_CMilner-1.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>EP 30 / Jerry Mitchell / Tony Award-Winning Director, Choreographer &#038; Broadway Storyteller</title>
	<link>https://varsitybranding.com/podcast/ep-30-jerry-mitchell-tony-award-winning-director-choreographer-broadway-storyteller/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:47:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Varsity Branding]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[The stage doesn't just reflect life, it reshapes how we see ourselves, each other, and the possibilities that come with every new chapter. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Jerry Mitchell, two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer, whose Broadway credits include Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, and most recently Boop and The Devil Wears Prada on London's West End.

In their conversation, Derek and Jerry explore how live theater uniquely connects audiences across generations, and what it means to stay creatively relevant over a 45-year career. ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The stage doesnt just reflect life, it reshapes how we see ourselves, each other, and the possibilities that come with every new chapter. In this episode of Varsitys Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Jerry Mitchell, two-time Tony Award-winning direct]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The stage doesn't just reflect life, it reshapes how we see ourselves, each other, and the possibilities that come with every new chapter. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Jerry Mitchell, two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer, whose Broadway credits include Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, and most recently Boop and The Devil Wears Prada on London's West End.

In their conversation, Derek and Jerry explore how live theater uniquely connects audiences across generations, and what it means to stay creatively relevant over a 45-year career. ]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://varsitybranding.com/podcast-download/12275/ep-30-jerry-mitchell-tony-award-winning-director-choreographer-broadway-storyteller.mp3" length="53311776" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The stage doesn't just reflect life, it reshapes how we see ourselves, each other, and the possibilities that come with every new chapter. In this episode of Varsity's Roundtable Talk, Derek sits down with Jerry Mitchell, two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer, whose Broadway credits include Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, and most recently Boop and The Devil Wears Prada on London's West End.

In their conversation, Derek and Jerry explore how live theater uniquely connects audiences across generations, and what it means to stay creatively relevant over a 45-year career.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>00:31:44</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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