Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life
The Active Life presented by the Huntsman World Senior Games is a weekly 25 minute podcast designed to help listeners get the most out of their life. We tackle all kinds of health and wellness topics including the value of competition as part of overall active aging.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 422
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
#517 Active Aging Role Models - Featuring Games Staff
This week's podcast features several guests from our Huntsman World Senior Games staff. Each was asked to share a story of someone who epitomizes active aging to them. Tune in to hear s…
#516 Volunteer from the Beginning - Featuring Dori Tharp
Dori Tharp is a remarkable 73-year-old woman, originally from Salt Lake City and raised in Hollywood, CA. She lives a life rich in family, community, and service. Dori moved to St. Geor…
#515 Innovation and Invention in Healthcare and Beyond - Featuring Kevin Shelley
Raised in the rugged landscapes of New Mexico and inspired by a tradition of faith, family, and frontier values, Kevin Shelley is a true pioneer whose career bridges technology, health,…
#514 What is Vascular Health? - Featuring Dr. Arne Olsen
Dr. Arne Olsen, a Massachusetts native, graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and completed a general surgery residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in N…
#513 Hoops and Jumps for a Hundred Years - Featuring Dr. Herb Wilkinson
Dr. Herbert (Herb) Wilkinson, father of 5 and grandfather of 24, was born in December of 1923 and is 100 years old. Born and raised in Hurricane, Utah, where his father was the town’s f…
#512 A Century and Counting of Thriving - Featuring Eva Sorensen
Born in Wyoming and raised in Iowa, Eva Sorensen will soon be 101 years old and has two children, three grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Throughout her life, she has lived i…
#511 Our Barbados Connection - Featuring Kathy Harper-Hall
Kathleen Harper-Hall, 86, has participated in the Huntsman World Senior Games since 2004 and served as athlete and team manager since 2022. She has won 104 medals across multiple track …
#510 Mid-Games Update 2024 - Featuring Kyle and Mindy Case
We are almost halfway through this year's Huntsman World Senior Games. Kyle and Mindy give an update on some highlights from the first week of competition and festivities.
#509 Every Race is Just a Race - Featuring Michelle Rohl
Michelle Rohl was a 15-time All-American during her time at University of Wisconsin-Parkside and National Champion in the 1000-meter and two-mile during her college middle-distance runn…
#508 Brain Injuries and Trauma - Featuring Dr. Mike Alosco
Dr. Mike Alosco is a clinical neuropsychologist and Associate Professor of Neurology at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, where he serves as the Director o…
#507 Cutting Oxidative Stress and Finding Your Edge - Featuring Sandy Kellin
From bobsled champion to creating globally renowned sports nutrition, Sandy Kellin is an all-round authority on sport. Sandy’s early background included football, boat racing, and fligh…
#506 Treat Each Finish Line as a New Starting Line - Featuring Lisa Lander and Amy Twiggs
Lisa Lander, a mother to four physicians, grandmother, and wife of 42 years, is a certified life coach and owner of Lander’s River Trips, an adventure company. She's also known for her …
#505 Get Involved and Redefine Aging - Featuring John Disterdick
John Disterdick plays to win in all areas of his life: while he primarily has experience in financial services and film production, he also has a law degree, an MBA, a master’s degree i…
#504 The Importance of Minerals - Featuring Travis Porter
Travis Porter, hailing from Coalville, Utah, had a childhood deeply steeped in sports, influenced greatly by his grandfather, Francis Porter, a semi-professional baseball player. Althou…
#503 Professional Golf and Tennis - Featuring Karen Pearce
Starting golf at 10, Karen Pearce achieved a handicap of 4 by age 14 and represented Queensland and Australia in multiple championships. At the time of turning professional at the age o…
#502 Fun with 3D Archery, Heavy Metal, and Pickleball - Featuring David Rosin
David Rosin is the Archery - 3D sports director here at the Huntsman World Senior Games. A former prison guard in California for 28 years and drummer throughout his life, David has alwa…
#501 Protein and Hydration: How Much is Enough? - Featuring Kimberly Melton, RD
Kimberly Melton is a seasoned registered dietitian with experience in the health and wellness industry, specializing in nutrition and wellness for longevity. She utilizes a virtual tele…
#500 Our 500th Episode!! - Featuring Shalee Johansen, Den Dutson, and Michael Hale
Shalee Johansen is the Vice President of Sponsorship and Partner Relations here at the Huntsman World Senior Games. Shalee has over 25 years of extensive experience in tourism and real …
#499 The 4.5 Hour Plank - Featuring DonnaJean Wilde
DonnaJean Wilde hails from Welling, Canada in the Alberta province. She has been a teacher, coach, and vice principal in her career, and she relishes time with her 5 kids and 12 grandch…
#498 Is Anything Better Than Running? - Featuring Kris Rostas
Wisconsin native Kris Rostas is a running enthusiast through and through. At 61 years old, this mother of two has chosen a lifestyle devoid of a couch or television, instead opting to l…