Erica Baccus: A Promise Kept

A Spouse’s Heartbreaking Journey: Honoring His Wishes with Alzheimer’s

As autumn brings reflection on life and legacy, Answers for Elders Radio host Suzanne Newman welcomes Erica Baccus, author of ''A Promise Kept: Honoring His Wishes, Embracing Our Love.'' This deeply moving memoir shares the story of Erica’s journey with her husband’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and his request to avoid dying in a vegetative state. Married couples facing the realities of dementia and end-of-life choices will find this conversation both raw and profoundly important.
Michael Smith interviews Suzanne Newman

Entrepreneurial Lessons from Serving the Aging Population

In this episode of the @NexviaAI Podcast, host Michael Smith interviews Suzanne Newman, CEO of Answers for Elders and Sagecast. Suzanne shares her journey from corporate leadership to caregiving burnout — and how that experience inspired her to build a nationally syndicated media platform that helps families navigate elder care with trust and clarity. She opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship in a “non-sexy” industry, how she scaled Answers for Elders into 44 cities with over 1,600 podcast episodes, and why trust and content are the ultimate differentiators in senior care.
Vivatude - Tracy Cromwell

Wellness for Women Over 40: Strength, Self-Care & Vivatude

Women over 40: ready to reduce stress and boost your strength? In this episode, Tracy Cromwell joins Suzanne Newman on Answers for Elders Radio to to talk about some greaet episodes she will be making about physical wellness and environmental wellness with tips that anyone can start today. Topics focus on nutrition, building strength even when you can't get to the gym, organizational tips, and improving your surrounds to create a space that better supports you emotionally. These shows will help women in midlife — especially family caregivers — feel more energized, balanced, and supported.
Vivatude - Tracy Cromwell

Boost Your Energy & Reduce Stress

Women over 40: ready to boost your strength and reduce stress? In this episode, Tracy Cromwell joins Suzanne Newman on Answers for Elders Radio to share simple tips for physical wellness and environmental wellness that anyone can start today. From hydration and movement breaks to clutter-clearing and creating supportive spaces, Tracy shows how small daily changes can help women in midlife — especially family caregivers — feel more energized, balanced, and supported.
Vivatude - Tracy Cromwell

Wellness That Works for Women Over 40

Suzanne Newman welcomes Tracy Cromwell, one of four new Vivatude hosts, who brings her expertise in physical and environmental wellness. Vivatude is a new YouTube show for women over 40 seeking strength, inspiration, and balance while navigating midlife, caregiving, and personal wellness. In this episode of the Answers for Elders Radio Show, Tracy discusses crafting a space that supports you in whatever state that your body might be. For instance, her daughter created a reading room, her sanctuary where she can disconnect. Little things can make a big difference.
Vivatude - Tracy Cromwell

Wellness Secrets: Stronger at 40+

Discover Vivatude, a new YouTube show for women over 40 seeking strength, inspiration, and balance while navigating midlife, caregiving, and personal wellness. In this...
Paths to Fulfillment and Purpose: Vivatude

New Show for Women Over 40: Thrive in Midlife with Vivatude

For the upcoming YouTube channel and podcast Vivatude, new hosts Lauren Archer and Kate Phillips join Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about the types of programming they aim to share.
Paths to Fulfillment and Purpose: Vivatude

Inspiration Life Tips From Vivatude Hosts

What are the two top tips for thriving after 40? In this inspiring episode of Vivatude, hosts Lauren Archer (emotional & spiritual wellness) and Kate Phillips (financial & occupational wellness) join Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to share practical tools for women navigating caregiving, midlife transitions, and personal reinvention.
Paths to Fulfillment and Purpose: Vivatude

Emotion vs Intellect: Finding Joy and Prosperity

Hosts Lauren Archer and Kate Phillips join Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about the new YouTube channel and podcast called Vivatude. What is Vivatude? A Movement. A Mindset. A Media Revolution. The show delves deep into the 8 Pillars of wellbeing — from emotional strength to financial freedom, from spiritual clarity to vibrant health. The show unites women over 40, expert hosts, and soul-nourishing conversations to help you live with more vitality, purpose, and power.
Paths to Fulfillment and Purpose: Vivatude

Paths to Fulfillment and Purpose: Vivatude

Discover Vivatude, a groundbreaking movement and media platform designed to help women over 40 reclaim purpose, vitality, and freedom in every stage of life. In this inspiring conversation, hosts Lauren Archer (emotional and spiritual wellness) and Kate Phillips (financial and occupational wellness) join Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to introduce the Vivatude YouTube channel and podcast.