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 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The 3rd Phase, a education show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  From a 42-Year Home to Italy: Letting Go and Beginning Again

  Sep 18, 202639 min

  What does it take to sell a home filled with 42 years of memories, close a beloved business, and begin a new life in Italy? On this episode of The 3rd Phase , host Lori Carpenter talks with Deborah Main about downsizing after 60, navigating Italy’s elective residency visa process, choosing a welcoming community near Bari, and letting go of possessions and an old identity to make room for a vibrant new chapter. Deborah shares candid lessons about selling a longtime home, preparing complicated paperwork, finding the right support, and embracing retirement abroad—offering practical insight and inspiration for anyone dreaming of moving to Italy or starting over later in life. Links from this episode: Deborah Main: Instagram | LinkedIn Lori Carpenter: loricarpenterdesigns.com | Instagram Please join our Facebook Community and sign up for the Weekly Newsletter

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  Episode #18

  From a Boston Condo to a 250-Square-Foot RV: Linda Holt’s Big Retirement Adventure

  Sep 11, 202630 min

  What is full-time RV living really like after 60? Host Lori Carpenter welcomes back designer and smartphone photography expert Linda Holt, who shares how selling her Boston home and downsizing to a 250-square-foot, off-grid RV transformed her retirement, routines and sense of identity. Linda offers an honest look at the freedom and challenges of RV life. From limited space, solar power and everyday inconveniences to fuel, maintenance and campground costs all while explaining why mindset, patience and a clear sense of purpose are essential. Whether you’re considering RV retirement, simplifying your life or pursuing a bold new adventure, this conversation reveals the practical realities, financial trade-offs and unexpected joys of redefining what home can mean. Links from this episode: Linda Holt: lindaholtcreative.com | Instagram | Pinterest Lori Carpenter: loricarpenterdesigns.com | Instagram Please join our Facebook Community and sign up for the Weekly Newsletter .

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  Episode #17

  Redefining Success After 60: Career, Travel and Purpose with Deb Barrett

  Sep 4, 202639 min

  In this episode of The 3rd Phase, host Lori Carpenter sits down with renowned couture window treatment expert, educator and travel curator Deb Barrett to explore how to intentionally design a vibrant life after 60. Deb shares how leaving the corporate world for entrepreneurship created greater freedom, why choosing a niche helped shape her success and how learning to say no opened the door to more meaningful opportunities. They discuss redefining success beyond recognition and constant work, navigating retirement, finding inspiration through travel and professional community, and creating lasting memories with children and grandchildren. Whether you are considering a career change, planning retirement or searching for more joy and purpose in your next chapter, this conversation offers practical inspiration for living your third phase with curiosity, connection and intention. Links from this episode: Deb Barrett: debbarrett.com | Instagram Lori Carpenter: loricarpenterdesigns.com | Instagram Please join our Facebook Community and sign up for the Weekly Newsletter .

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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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