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Growing Bolder

Booking Overview

An inspirational interview show focused on healthy, active living and the possibilities of life after 50, featuring external experts, accomplished public figures, and people with compelling reinvention stories. Agencies can pitch aging and longevity researchers, health and fitness authorities, and notable authors, performers, or athletes with a relevant story; strong expertise or public achievements are valuable, and booking is moderately competitive.

Metrics

Episodes: 200

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.8k subscribers

Instagram: 5.9k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rellison@wmfe.org

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Host

Marc Middleton - Award-winning journalist and founder of Growing Bolder, focused on changing perceptions of aging and promoting healthier, more active lives after 50.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Recognized expertise in aging, longevity, health, or fitness, or a notable career and a compelling story related to later-life achievement or reinvention.
Required Achievements:  
Established expertise or leadership in a relevant field, A notable career in sports or entertainment, Published work or other significant public accomplishments

Recent Guest Discussions

Laura Carstensen - How Attitudes Can Influence Lifespan And Quality Of Life.

Diamond Dallas Page - Starting A Wrestling Career Later In Life And Reinventing Himself After An Injury.

David Browne - How 1970 Reshaped Music And Culture Through Four Influential Albums.

June Foray - Her Career In Animation And Her Experience Of Aging In The Entertainment Industry.

Dean Sherzai - Lifestyle Changes And Dementia Prevention.

Recent Topics

Health, Healthy Aging, Longevity, Fitness, Active Living

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Growing Bolder
:

Growing Bolder: Flutist and Frontman for Jethro Tull Ian Anderson

November 01, 2026

In this GB Classic, Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson talks about staying curious, challenging expectations and refusing to let age decide what comes next.

Growing Bolder: Longevity Expert Laura Carstensen, PhD

October 25, 2026

In this GB Classic, longevity expert Laura Carstensen explains how attitude can shape not just how long we live, but how well, and why we have more power than we think.

Growing Bolder: Former Pro Wrestler and Fitness Instructor Diamond Dallas Page

October 18, 2026

In this GB Classic, Diamond Dallas Page proves it’s never too late: he started wrestling at 35, hit his stride at 40, then reinvented himself after an injury.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Growing Bolder?

Its publicly listed email is rellison@wmfe.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Growing Bolder?

The publicly listed email for Growing Bolder: rellison@wmfe.org.

How many listeners does Growing Bolder have?

Podseeker estimates Growing Bolder reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Growing Bolder?

Growing Bolder typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Recognized expertise in aging, longevity, health, or fitness, or a notable career and a compelling story related to later-life achievement or reinvention. Common among recent guests: Established expertise or leadership in a relevant field; A notable career in sports or entertainment; Published work or other significant public accomplishments. Recent guests include Laura Carstensen, Diamond Dallas Page, and David Browne.

How hard is it to get booked on Growing Bolder?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Growing Bolder cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Healthy Aging, Longevity, Fitness, and Active Living. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

rellison@wmfe.org

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