{"podcast":{"title":"Senior To Seniors","slug":"senior-to-seniors-7044450","podcast_index_feed_id":7044450,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6337818/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/senior-to-seniors--6337818","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7fee128dc81d98e1bf1e827d2f23df6a.jpg","author":"Jim Mazziotti","episode_count":85,"summary":"\"Senior to Seniors\" hosted by Jim Mazziotti (a 70-year old senior himself) is a dedicated podcast that addresses the unique challenges faced by seniors in today's world. With over 32 years of experience in the real estate business as a broker, franchise owner, coach, trainer, and speaker, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. As one of the first Senior Real Estate Specialists (SRES), designated in 1999, he understands the specific needs of older adults navigating life transitions. Each episode delves into pressing issues, practical problems, and innovative solutions relevant to seniors, covering topics from housing and financial planning to health and wellness. By fostering an open dialogue and providing valuable insights, \"Senior to Seniors\" empowers listeners to make informed decisions and enhance their quality of life. Whether you're a senior yourself or caring for one, tune in for essential guidance and support tailored to this vibrant community.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T08:20:59.424785+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/senior-to-seniors-7044450"},"episode":{"title":"It’s Never Too Late: Trekking 800 km at 77 with Patti Shales Lefkos - Senior To Seniors","slug":"it-s-never-too-late-trekking-800-km-at-77-with-patti-shales-lefkos-senior-to-seniors","published_at":"2026-06-01T16:42:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/senior-to-seniors-7044450/it-s-never-too-late-trekking-800-km-at-77-with-patti-shales-lefkos-senior-to-seniors","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/senior-to-seniors-7044450","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-never-too-late-trekking-800-km-at-77-with-patti-shales-lefkos-senior-to-seniors--72280912","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72280912/patti_shales_leftkos_audio_only.mp3","summary":"What would inspire someone to trek nearly 500 miles across one of the most challenging mountain ranges on Earth at the age of 77? In this inspiring episode of Senior To Seniors, host Jim Mazziotti sits down with author, journalist, former school principal, humanitarian, and adventurer Patti Shales Lefkos to explore a life defined by courage, curiosity, service, and reinvention. Patti Shales Lefkos is an award-winning journalist, author, humanitarian, former educator, and adventure traveler. She is the author of Nepal One Day at a Time and the upcoming book Nepal: It's Never Too Late – Redefining Love, Connection and Personal Resilience on the Great Himalaya Trail. Through her nonprofit, Nepal One Day at a Time Society, she supports educational, healthcare, and housing initiatives in Nepal. After a successful career as a teacher and principal in Canada, Patti made an extraordinary decision at age 60—she returned to school to become a journalist and embarked on a journey that would change her life forever. That journey led her to Nepal, where she developed deep relationships with local communities, helped build a school in a remote Himalayan village, and founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving education, healthcare, and housing opportunities for Nepali families. Then, at age 77, Patti took on her greatest challenge yet: a 75-day trek covering nearly 500 miles along Nepal's legendary Great Himalaya Trail. In this powerful conversation, Patti shares: ✅ How she reinvented herself after retirement ✅ Lessons learned as a teacher, principal, and lifelong learner ✅ The remarkable story behind building a school in Nepal ✅ What she discovered while trekking through the remote \"Forbidden Kingdom\" of Upper Mustang ✅ How her nonprofit is changing lives one village at…","meta_description":"What would inspire someone to trek nearly 500 miles across one of the most challenging mountain ranges on Earth at the age of 77? In this inspiring episod…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3081,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/senior-to-seniors-7044450/episodes/it-s-never-too-late-trekking-800-km-at-77-with-patti-shales-lefkos-senior-to-seniors/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/senior-to-seniors-7044450/it-s-never-too-late-trekking-800-km-at-77-with-patti-shales-lefkos-senior-to-seniors.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}