Roundtable Talk

Roundtable Talk

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.

Episodes

EP 16 / Marvell Adams Jr. / Senior living leader and advocate for equity, inclusion & caregiver support

July 2, 2025 • 75 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Marvell Adams, Jr., a longtime leader in aging services and the founder of W. Lawson, a consulting firm focused on equity and inclusion. He also serves as CEO of Caregiver Action Network, supporting millions of unpaid family caregivers across the country. Marvell shares how the Longevity and Inclusion Alliance Fellows Program helps leaders embed belonging into aging ...
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EP 15 / Dr. Linda Fried / Geriatrician, public health leader and pioneer in healthy aging

June 4, 2025 • 68 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Dr. Linda Fried, a world-renowned geriatrician, public health expert, and Dean of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. A pioneer in the science of healthy aging and frailty, Dr. Fried has dedicated her career to understanding how we can build systems and communities that support longer, healthier, and more purposeful lives. Derek and Dr. Fried explo...
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EP 14 / Dr. Tom Kamber / Founder of Senior Planet and Advocate for Digital Inclusion

May 22, 2025 • 48 mins
On this episode of Roundtable Talk, Dr. Tom Kamber, founder of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) and Senior Planet, shares how he's helping older adults thrive through digital connection, education, and empowerment. He discusses the evolution of OATS, the power of community-centered tech education, and how tools like smart homes, AI, and telehealth are reshaping what it means to age well in the digital era.
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EP 13 / Dr. Louise Aronson / Geriatrician, author and leading voice on reimagining aging

May 8, 2025 • 64 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Dr. Louise Aronson, a nationally recognized geriatrician, educator, and the bestselling author of Elderhood. As a professor of medicine at UCSF and a leading voice in aging and eldercare, Dr. Aronson challenges cultural and medical assumptions about growing older and advocates for a more nuanced, inclusive view of elderhood. Derek and Dr. Aronson discuss why aging sh...
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EP 12 / Andrew Carle / University retirement community pioneer

April 23, 2025 • 52 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Andrew Carle, a nationally recognized expert in senior living and the founder of UniversityRetirementCommunities.com. With more than three decades in the field, Andrew has served as a senior living executive, educator, and consultant. Today, he continues to lead innovation as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. In his conversation with Roundtable Talk host...
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EP 11 / Larry Carlson / Senior Living Innovator and Dementia Care Visionary

April 10, 2025 • 38 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Larry Carlson, retired president and CEO of United Methodist Communities. With over 45 years of experience in senior living, Larry is known for pioneering person-directed care, integrating cutting-edge technology, and reimagining dementia care. Derek and Larry explore the evolution of senior living, how AI and tech tools have transformed operations and improved staff ...
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EP 10 / Terry Farrell / Actress, sci-fi icon and advocate for authentic aging

March 27, 2025 • 49 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Terry Farrell, acclaimed actress and sci-fi icon best known for her role as Jadzia Dax on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Reggie on Becker. With a career spanning modeling, television, and film, Terry brings a unique perspective on aging, reinvention, and staying grounded in an image-driven industry. Derek and Terry talk about her approach to aging, her break from actin...
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EP 09 / Scott Townsley / Senior Living Strategist and Advocate for Innovation

March 13, 2025 • 68 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Scott Townsley, a senior living strategist and consultant with over 35 years of experience in the industry. As the founder of Third Age and Trilogy Consulting, Scott has advised countless organizations on navigating change, embracing innovation and preparing for the future of aging services. Derek and Scott explore the challenges facing senior living today, how the tra...
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EP 08 / Dr. Robyn Stone / LeadingAge Researcher & Expert in Aging Policy

February 26, 2025 • 60 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Dr. Robyn Stone, a nationally recognized expert in aging policy and long-term care. As Senior Vice President of Research at LeadingAge and Co-Director of the LeadingAge LTSS Center, she has spent decades bridging the gap between policy, research, and real-world solutions to improve aging services. Derek and Dr. Stone discuss the workforce crisis in long-term care, the ...
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EP 07 / Dr. David Katz / Physician, author and expert on wellness & longevity

February 14, 2025 • 67 mins
On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Dr. David Katz, a leading expert in nutrition, wellness, and longevity. As the Founding Director of the Yale Prevention Research Center, Dr. Katz has spent his career helping people live longer, healthier lives. Derek and Dr. Katz dive into his insights on aging, disease prevention, and the power of lifestyle medicine. Plus, we discuss his thought-provoking article,...
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