What if the most powerful decision you can make for your health, happiness, and financial wellbeing isn't what you eat or how much you exercise it's where you live? In this episode of The 3rd Phase, host Lori Carpenter sits down with Ryan Frederick, CEO and founder of HERE and author of Right Place, Right Time, to explore the concept of Place Planning, a research-backed framework that helps people in the second half of life evaluate how their home and community support four key areas: environment, health, community, and finances. Ryan shares why only 20% of our longevity is determined by genetics, why the strength of our relationships in our 50s and 60s is the greatest predictor of thriving at 80, and why aging in place without a plan can be dangerous. Whether you're in your empty-nest years or approaching your 70s and 80s, this conversation will make you stop and ask: am I in the right place?

Links from this episode:

• Ryan Frederick: here.life | Instagram
• Lori Carpenter: loricarpenterdesigns.com | Instagram

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Over 60 million Americans are unpaid caregivers, spending an average of 15+ hours a week supporting aging parents, spouses with illness, or children with special needs — yet the system offers little support and home care agencies charge up to $82,000 a year. In this eye-opening episode, Lori sits down with Neal Shah, CEO of CareYaya, a social-impact healthcare tech startup connecting families directly with vetted, university-enrolled student caregivers at roughly half the cost of traditional agencies. Neal shares his deeply personal journey from hedge fund partner to full-time caregiver for his grandfather with Alzheimer's and his wife through a multi-year cancer battle, and how those experiences drove him to dedicate his career to fixing America's caregiving crisis. From practical tips on finding affordable direct care and running your own background checks, to the promise of AI-powered caregiver training tools and the Medicare Guide pilot program for dementia families, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for anyone navigating the challenges of aging and caregiving.

Links from this episode:

• Neal Shah: careyaya.org | Free Guide | Instagram
• Lori Carpenter: loricarpenterdesigns.com | Instagram

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In this episode of The 3rd Phase, host Lori Carpenter sits down with Emily Steedman — occupational therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of 10ElevenLife and Longevity Land — to explore what it really takes to live a longer, healthier, and more vibrant life after 60. Emily breaks down the exciting age tech innovations on the horizon from AI-powered brain training and smart home sensors to companion robots and shares the three most impactful lifestyle changes you can make right now, and reveals why grip strength is a powerful predictor of longevity. Whether you're looking to prevent falls, boost brain health through neuroplasticity, or simply take more control of your wellness journey, this conversation is packed with practical, science-backed advice to help you live vibrantly in your 3rd phase of life and beyond.

Links from this episode:

• Emily Steedman: longevity-land.com | LinkedIn
• Lori Carpenter: loricarpenterdesigns.com | Instagram

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