{"podcast":{"title":"Looking Forward Our Way","slug":"looking-forward-our-way-1114795","podcast_index_feed_id":1114795,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/looking-forward-our-way/","website_url":"https://lookingforwardourway.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2bdd2231-7f0c-46ac-b0b5-789b795a439f/3000x3000-speech-bubble.jpeg","author":"Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson","episode_count":161,"summary":"We feature expert guests who provide real-world insights, inspiration, and resources, making each episode a valuable touchpoint for adults. You can expect to hear us discuss a wide range of topics, including employment and entrepreneurship, financial advice, legal issues, technology, healthy living, housing, and much more. New episodes are released twice a month. You can also sign up for our free newsletter, access additional resources, or contact the hosts directly at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. If you’re interested in joining a supportive community, learning from experts, and staying ahead of important trends and issues, tune in and subscribe today! The podcast is co-hosted by veteran and award-winning podcasters Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795"},"episode":{"title":"How You Can Help Shape the Podcast This New Year","slug":"how-you-can-help-shape-the-podcast-this-new-year","published_at":"2026-01-01T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/how-you-can-help-shape-the-podcast-this-new-year","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795","url":"https://lookingforwardourway.com","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/40aa4c94-304b-4f18-8ffa-cea64f902726.mp3","summary":"Happy New Year—and thank you for being part of the journey! As we celebrate the show’s sixth year—and nearly a decade since our very first podcast together—we pause to express heartfelt gratitude to you, our dedicated listeners. We discuss the rapid growth of podcasting among adults over 50, the importance of feedback and topic suggestions, and the exciting changes introduced this year—including a fresh logo and revamped newsletter. We share behind-the-scenes insights on building community connections, working with local experts, and the ongoing evolution of the podcast based on your input. Whether you’re a longtime fan or tuning in for the first time, we invite you to help shape the show’s future, keep the conversation lively, and look forward to even more engaging stories and interviews in the coming year. If you like this episode, please let us know. We appreciate the feed back, and your support of offset costs of producing the podcast! We would love to hear from you. Give us your feedback, or suggest a topic, by leaving us a voice message. Email us at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. Find us on Bluesky and Facebook . Please review our podcast on Google! And of course, everything can be found on our website, Looking Forward Our Way. Recorded in Studio C at 511 Studios . A production of Circle 270 Media® Podcast Consultants . https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/ The views and opinions expressed by the experts interviewed on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or any affiliated organizations. The information provided in these interviews is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified professionals for specifi…","meta_description":"Happy New Year—and thank you for being part of the journey! As we celebrate the show’s sixth year—and nearly a decade since our very first podcast togethe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":665,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/episodes/how-you-can-help-shape-the-podcast-this-new-year/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/how-you-can-help-shape-the-podcast-this-new-year.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}