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 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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EP 06 / Lindsey Beagley / Global advocate for purposeful aging and lifelong learning

January 23, 2025 • 54 mins
As the Senior Director of Lifelong University Engagement at Mirabella at Arizona State University, Lindsey Beagley works at the intersection of higher education and senior living. Mirabella at Arizona State University is a retirement community on ASU’s Tempe campus, offering residents full access to the university's resources, including classes, cultural events, and facilities. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Dere...
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EP 05 / Diane Harris / Award-winning journalist, speaker and financial guru

December 18, 2024 • 62 mins
Diane Harris is a former editor-in-chief of Money Magazine and a former deputy editor of Newsweek. She’s an award winning journalist, a well-traveled speaker and an expert in personal finance and financial wellness. She also recently wrote an article for the New York Times about solo agers and planning for retirement when you’re on your own. In this episode of Roundtable Talk, Derek and Diane talk about solo aging (and the cl...
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EP 04 / Mo Rocca / Humorist, journalist and author of Roctogenarians

December 1, 2024 • 52 mins
Some of you may know Mo Rocca from The Daily Show while others know him as a correspondent on CBS Sunday Morning. Mo is also the author of Roctogenarians, a new book that tells the inspiring stories of people who followed their dreams and achieved success later in life. People like Laura Ingalls Wilder, who published her first "Little House" book at 65 and Samuel Whittemore, who fought in the American Revolutionary War at 78.  I...
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EP 03 / Dr. Sara Zeff Geber / Author and nationally recognized expert on solo aging

November 21, 2024 • 40 mins
Dr. Sara Zeff Geber is the nation’s foremost authority on solo aging, specializing in the unique challenges faced by older adults without traditional family support. As a gerontologist and author of Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers she empowers those who are aging alone to embrace independence while planning proactively for a fulfilling, secure future. In this episode of Roundtable Talk, Derek and Sara talk about how...
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