Aging Gratefully with Cathy Dawes Scroggs
Embracing the journey. Grateful for every step. A podcast featuring award winning broadcaster and journalist, Cathy Dawes Scroggs.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Aging Gratefully EP 13 with Brad Claussen
After a busy career as a building official and Assistant Chief for the Manhattan Fire Department, Brad Claussen now has more time to spend with grandchildren and to compete in trap shooting. He tells…
Aging Gratefully EP 12 with Sue Maes and Dennis Hemmendinger
Taking it easy after retirement are words of advice from this busy couple, Dean Emeritus of K-State's Global campus Sue Maes and her retired psychologist husband Dennis Hemmendinger. However both hav…
Aging Gratefully EP 11 with Randy Peterson
Finding more time to spend with the younger generation is one way retired Healthcare Executive Randy Peterson is dealing with his golden years.
We'll also hear from Randy about how to be better advoc…
Aging Gratefully EP 10 with Frank Arthur
"I am not always productive, but I am rarely bored." Frank Arthur shares how he keeps himself busy after a very active career as an entomology researcher, which took him around the world.
Aging Gratefully EP 9 with Bob Strawn
Retired business manager, Vietnam veteran, and former Manhattan Mayor Bob Strawn is enjoying his retirement years--learn about his experience coming home from Vietnam and other ups and downs of his l…
Aging Gratefull EP 8 Meadowlark's Parkinson's Program
Keep fighting and enjoy each day are just some of the words of wisdom from Michelle Haub and Katie Sigman, who run the Parkinson's Program at Meadowlark. Their passion for their work and clients is i…
Aging Gratefully EP 7 with Ron Fehr
From a busy 4 decades in city government to travelling the world and enjoying time with his wife on a full-time basis, Ron Fehr has made a smooth transition to the retirement lifestyle. While still i…
Aging Gratefully EP 6 with Renee Fehr
This retired early childhood educator has a unique perspective on Aging Gratefully, while dealing with her older father who is in a different stage of his life. Renee Fehr tells us of having to be an…
Aging Gratefully EP 5 with Barb DeSanto
"Just do it" are words of advice coming from Barb DeSanto, who finds herself again teaching at Kansas State University in her 70's, while also working with the Flint Hills Agency on Aging and other l…
Aging Gratefully EP 4 with Ed and Linda Weis-Olson
Imagine being newlyweds in your late '80's and early '90's. Ed and Linda Weis Olson unexpectedly found love a second time late in life and share their love story as they both continue to age grateful…
Aging Gratefully EP 3 with Steve Smethers
This special retiree began a radio career at the age of 16 and continues to share his skill set as a narrator on the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad. Steve Smethers retired from many years of broad…
Aging Gratefully EP 2 with Deb Skidmore
Deb Skidmore has had numerous professional roles throughout her career as a journalist. She tells Cathy about the dynamics of retiring from Fort Riley and Kansas State University. Deb reveals how he…
Aging Gratefully EP 1 featuring C. Clyde Jones and Robbin Cole
We have 2 perfect guests for our debut episode. C. Clyde Jones, now 102, is a Manhattan and K-State icon. He shares stories of his life experiences and perspectives on becoming a centenarian. Robb…
Aging Gratefully The Trailer
The Trailer! It’s been just 6 short years since Cathy Scroggs (Dawes) signed off the radio for the last time. Now, she’s back to share her voice, wisdom, and heartfelt conversations on the Aging Gra…