Ep. 11 - Fear Not the Pod! How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

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Ep. 11 - Fear Not the Pod! How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Nancy A Shenker

Dec 26, 2023

I never thought I’d put on headphones to host a podcast or step out on stage to do stand-up comedy.

I did both of those things >65.

(But no, I will not jump out of a plane soon.)

Making a bold move after 50 can feel terrifying and we can easily give ourselves hundreds of reasons not to take that first step.

In this episode we’ll share:

How and why to make those moves.
Why podcasting and other forms of storytelling can be a good route for many people
The latest stats on podcasting and how I got started

Whether you want to take a cross-country road trip finally, begin a career as an electric violin aficionado, open a store that sells only gluten-free pancakes, or simply start your own podcast, we’ll give you the inspiration and some of the tools to get started!

Discussion about this podcast

The Geezer-Proofer

Are you a geezer or a beezer? A beezer knows how to be in the moment and looks ahead at any age. We have fun, adventures, laughs, and sometimes great sex. We're curious and open minded. And we know that technology can make our lives better. But what about geezers? Well, they sometimes get stuck. They complain as they watch life pass them by, often from the golf or pickleball court, or that old depressing home that's full of old useless shit.

I, Nancy A. Shenker, am the Geezer Proofer. I've been a C level marketing executive at major brands, an entrepreneur, and tech expert. I'm a writer, speaker, and occasional stand up comic. I'm a mother and a grandmother. I was married for 27 years, I'm now single, and dating for what seems like forever. And yeah, I'm close to 70, but I could pass for 45.

On my podcast, I talk to a bunch of fun, frank, sometimes dirty, and outrageous guests. We all prove that aging is just a state of mind. So think of me as Betty White, Larry David, Irma Bombeck, Tina Turner, and Howard Stern all rolled into one. Lifestyle, relationships, and tech are our jam. Nothing is off limits.

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