The 3rd Phase

This podcast is all about preparing to live vibrantly in the third phase of our lives—or supporting the loved ones in our lives who are in that chapter. I want to embrace this season with energy, joy, and purpose, and I hope you do too. Whether you're focused on preparing your home, prioritizing your health, or getting your finances in order, this community is for you. And if you're not yet in the 3rd phase yourself but caring for someone who is? You'll find practical ideas here to help your loved one thrive. Each episode brings you actionable tips and heartfelt conversations about everything that adds zest to life—your home, your health, travel, hobbies, relationships, and more. Together, we'll celebrate living fully and support each other through every step of this exciting chapter. Let's make The 3rd Phase the most vibrant one yet.

The 3rd Phase is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The 3rd Phase, a education show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Designing the Longevity Home: One Designer's Journey to Help Her Parents Age in Place

  Aug 7, 202645 min

  When interior designer Michelle Blemel, founder of Amber Leaf Incorporated, realized her parents could no longer safely navigate the stairs of the two-story home they'd loved for 52 years, she faced one of the toughest projects of her 25-year career, this time as a daughter, not just a professional. In this heartfelt episode of The 3rd Phase with host Lori Carpenter, Michelle shares the emotional and practical journey of moving her active, independent parents to a safe, comfortable main-floor living space while honoring their dignity and autonomy. From designing around her mother's macular degeneration and glare-reducing lighting to curbless showers, non-slip flooring, motion-sensor lights, lowered beds, pocket-door handles, and beautiful-yet-functional grab bars, Michelle reveals the small details and the roughly 500 to 1,000 decisions that make aging in place truly work. It's an honest, inspiring conversation about home safety, family, and rethinking how we design homes so our loved ones can live vibrantly, safely, and independently for years to come. Links from this episode: Michelle Blemel: amberleafinc.com | Instagram Lori Carpenter: loricarpenterdesigns.com | Instagram Please join our Facebook Community and sign up for the Weekly Newsletter .

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  Episode #15

  Glowing Skin After 60: What Every Woman Needs To Know

  Jul 24, 202638 min

  In this episode of The 3rd Phase, host Lori Carpenter sits down with licensed aesthetician and professional skin therapist Susan Sorensen of About Face Skin Therapy to demystify skincare for women over 60. Susan explains why it's never too late to start caring for your skin and breaks down what really happens to mature, menopausal skin — from transepidermal water loss and declining collagen and elastin to the important difference between dryness and dehydration. She shares practical, expert-backed advice on staying hydrated, the ingredients that actually work (ultra-stable vitamin C, niacinamide, retinol and the gentle plant-based alternative bakuchiol), and the treatments worth your money, including professional red and blue light LED therapy. Susan also cuts through the hype around glass skin, beef tallow, coconut oil and Korean skincare, makes the case for daily sunscreen (her favorite: SolaVida Face SPF 30), and reveals her single most important habit for healthy, glowing skin at any age. A must-listen for anyone 60+ who wants radiant, vibrant skin in this third phase of life. Links from this episode: Susan Sorensen: aboutfacesusan.com | Instagram Lori Carpenter: loricarpenterdesigns.com | Instagram Please join our Facebook Community and sign up for the Weekly Newsletter .

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  Episode #14

  Alzheimer's & Dementia: How They Differ, Early Signs, Prevention & Caregiving Strategies That Work

  Jul 10, 202631 min

  In this episode of The 3rd Phase, host Lori Carpenter sits down with dementia expert and occupational therapy assistant Cody Normoyle to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in caregiving: the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia. Drawing on more than a decade of clinical experience and her own journey caring for her mother, Cody explains the most common early warning signs of cognitive decline, the everyday habits that support brain health, and what testing and treatment options are actually available today. Most importantly, she shares practical, real-life strategies caregivers can use right now; regulating yourself first, validating before you redirect, and becoming a "behavior detective" to de-escalate sundowning, repetitive questions, agitation, and refusal of care. She also introduces her affordable Behavior Decoder mini-app and free hygiene-refusal guide, offering hope and tangible tools for families who want to navigate dementia caregiving with more confidence and less overwhelm. Links from this episode: Cody Normoyle: Instagram | Threads Lori Carpenter: loricarpenterdesigns.com | Instagram Please join our Facebook Community and sign up for the Weekly Newsletter .

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  Episode #13

  Why The Place You Live Matters More Than You Think - With Ryan Frederick, CEO of HERE

  Jun 18, 202635 min

  What if the most powerful decision you can make for your health, happiness, and financial wellbeing isn't what you eat or how much you exercise it's where you live? In this episode of The 3rd Phase, host Lori Carpenter sits down with Ryan Frederick, CEO and founder of HERE and author of Right Place, Right Time , to explore the concept of Place Planning, a research-backed framework that helps people in the second half of life evaluate how their home and community support four key areas: environment, health, community, and finances. Ryan shares why only 20% of our longevity is determined by genetics, why the strength of our relationships in our 50s and 60s is the greatest predictor of thriving at 80, and why aging in place without a plan can be dangerous. Whether you're in your empty-nest years or approaching your 70s and 80s, this conversation will make you stop and ask: am I in the right place? Links from this episode: Ryan Frederick: here.life | Instagram Lori Carpenter: loricarpenterdesigns.com | Instagram Please join our Facebook Community and sign up for the Weekly Newsletter .

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  Episode #12

  How to Find Affordable Home Care Without an Agency with Neal Shah of CareYaya

  Jun 11, 202633 minS0

  <p>Over 60 million Americans are unpaid caregivers, spending an average of 15+ hours a week supporting aging parents, spouses with illness, or children with special needs — yet the system offers little support and home care agencies charge up to $82,000 a year. In this eye-opening episode, Lori sits down with Neal Shah, CEO of CareYaya, a social-impact healthcare tech startup connecting families directly with vetted, university-enrolled student caregivers at roughly half the cost of traditional agencies. Neal shares his deeply personal journey from hedge fund partner to full-time caregiver for his grandfather with Alzheimer's and his wife through a multi-year cancer battle, an...

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