Serving Seniors Podcast: Helpings Those 55 and Older Not Just Survive in Retirement, But THRIVE!

Episodes

July 24, 2025

Episode 69: Strategic Uses of Reverse Mortgages

In this powerful solo episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton dives into one of the most misunderstood — yet incredibly powerful — financial tools available to seniors: reverse mortgages . If you've ever won...

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July 17, 2025

Episode 68: Nurturing Minds and Memories: Inside Abe’s Garden’s Demen…

In this deeply informative and compassionate episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton welcomes two extraordinary guests from Abe’s Garden Community — Jackie Scully , Community Relations Specialist, and Judy G...

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June 26, 2025

Episode 67: Home with Heart: Beth Bedore on Real Estate, Aging, and I…

In this heartfelt and insightful episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton welcomes Beth Bedore , an accomplished Occupational Therapist, REALTOR®, ECHM, CPS with COMPASS . With over 23 years of experience in ...

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June 19, 2025

Episode 66: Branding Joy: How Saudia Gajadhar and Comfort Keepers Tur…

In this heartwarming and insightful episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton welcomes Saudia Gajadhar , Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Comfort Keepers , for a conversation that will leave you...

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June 12, 2025

Episode 65: Paging Dr. Home: How Emily Manning Brings the Clinic to t…

In this heartfelt and enlightening episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , your host Matt Helton sits down with the incredible Emily Manning, PA-C , Owner of homeRN Franklin , to discuss how she’s changing the face of health...

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June 5, 2025

Episode 64: Empowering Seniors Through Movement Education with P.J. O…

In this exciting episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with P.J. Olsen, founder and owner of Restorative Strength, to dive deep into the powerful world of movement education for seniors. P.J. sha...

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May 27, 2025

Episode 63: Understanding Medicare Coverage for Skilled Nursing with …

In this episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Vivian Johnson , Founder of VJ’s Consulting Services , to demystify one of the most critical — and often misunderstood — aspects of senior healt...

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May 20, 2025

Episode 62: What Is A Reverse Mortgage?

Welcome back to the Serving Seniors Podcast with your host, Matt Helton of One Trust Home Loans ! In this solo episode, Matt dives deep into a question many seniors (and their families) are asking: "What is a reverse mortgage...

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April 23, 2025

Episode 61: Protecting Personal & Business Information from IDENTITY …

In this eye-opening episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Jim Hughes , President of Business Risk Solutions , to dig into a critical topic affecting families, small businesses, and employees...

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April 1, 2025

Episode 60: Forget the Rocking Chair: Rewire Your Brain & Life After …

In this energizing episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Cyn Meyer , Founder of Second Wind Movement , to talk about how retirement is not the end of the road—it's the start of your next big...

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March 25, 2025

Episode 59: Caring for the Caregivers: Dr. Megan Schwalm on Advocacy,…

In this episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Dr. Megan Schwalm , President and CEO of the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition . With over 15 years of experience as a nonprofit leader, Dr. Schwalm...

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March 11, 2025

Episode 58: Housing for All – How The Housing Fund is Shaping Afforda…

In this episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Joanna Foust, MBA , Relationship Manager for Community and Economic Development at The Housing Fund . Joanna brings over 12 years of expertise i...

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March 4, 2025

Episode 57: Better Days Ahead: Alzheimer’s Education and Empowerment …

In this enlightening episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with two incredible guests: Barbara Abramson, Founder of Making Meaningful Connections, and Allen Ross, CEO of Better Days on the Horizo...

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Feb. 12, 2025

Episode 56: Retire Smart with Don ("The Senior Solutions Guy") Hastin…

In this episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Don Hastings , the founder of Senior Solutions Today . Don, also known as "The Senior Solutions Guy" , is a Registered Social Security Analyst (...

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Feb. 5, 2025

Episode 55: Home Is Where the Heart Is: Rita and Jason’s Commitment t…

In this episode of Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Rita Huffer, Owner, and Jason Shrum, Director of Community Relations, from Rita’s Care at Home LLC to discuss the importance of aging in place and m...

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Dec. 11, 2024

Episode 54: Your Happiness Equation: Unlocking the Formula for Lastin…

In this inspiring episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with two remarkable guests: Barbara Abramson, Founder of Making Meaningful Connections, and Leighton O. Campbell, President of 1st Allegian...

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Dec. 4, 2024

Episode 53: Legacy in the Making: Roy Matlock, Jr.'s Formula for Fina…

In this exciting episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with financial visionary Roy Matlock, Jr., Founder of Roy Matlock, Jr. & Associates. Together, they dive into the world of financial plannin...

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Nov. 20, 2024

Episode 52: Kathy and Kayleigh’s Lifelong Mission to Move Lives Forwa…

In this exciting episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Kathy Root, Owner of SYNERGY HomeCare of Middle Tennessee, and Kayleigh Rogers, the Client Care Coordinator. Together, they discuss the...

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Nov. 8, 2024

Episode 51: Redefining Retirement: How a Reverse Mortgage is Helping …

In this compelling episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Vickie Knight, a client of OneTrust Home Loans, to dive into her unique journey with a reverse mortgage and how it has transformed he...

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Oct. 2, 2024

Episode 50: Senior Solutions: Navigating Medicare & Social Security w…

In this milestone 50th episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton welcomes Ben Davis III, CSA, Director of Outreach at Select Pointe LLC. Ben brings over 15 years of experience in the Medicare and long-term car...

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Sept. 25, 2024

Episode 49: Living Well with CenterWell: Personalized Care, Right Whe…

In this episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , your host Matt Helton sits down with Denisse Bernal , a Community Engagement Professional from CenterWell Senior Primary Care . Together, they dive into how CenterWell is revol...

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Sept. 18, 2024

Episode 48: The Cyber Shield: Safeguarding Your Business and Personal…

In this exciting episode of Serving Seniors Podcast , your host Matt Helton sits down with Jim Hughes, President of Business Risk Solutions, to dive deep into the critical topic of cyber security and identity theft prevention...

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Sept. 11, 2024

Episode 47: Tech, Law, and Community: The Life of Anton Jackson

In this week's episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Anton Jackson, Director of Mission Advancement at Rebuilding Together Nashville. Anton shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Na...

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Aug. 21, 2024

Episode 46: The Ticking Time Bomb of Care ft. Kerry Morris and Tim He…

In this eye-opening episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast , host Matt Helton sits down with Kerry Morris, CFP®, CFEd®, Founder of HonorShield, LLC, and Tim Henderson, Care Funding Specialist at HonorShield, LLC. Together, th...

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