When times are tough, it’s extra important to think about ways you can be part of or contribute to your community and the people in it. And if you have the time, there may be no more rewarding way to spend it. Just ask Joseph Kittinger. A true American hero.
Never Give Up
Now that you’re spending all this time at home, this is the perfect time to try out a few new passions. And don’t get frustrated if you’re lousy at first, because being bad is just part of the process. Just ask golf pro and artist Jay Golden.
The Power of Movement
It can be a challenge to stay active when our gyms, swimming pools, playgrounds, yoga and dance studios are all closed. Let these stories inspire you to keep moving because the benefits are nothing short of improving your overall quality of life.
The Future of Restaurants
Despite struggles and an uncertain future, restaurant owner Dom Commesso is cooking, delivering and donating food to area medical centers and the children of his community. He talks about the struggles of keeping his small business alive during this pandemic.
What to Expect After the Pandemic
Growing Bolder touches base with Greg Dunn, Ph.D. about trends, changes and what to expect coming out of this pandemic, including what the future of travel looks like.
Keeping Your Brain Fit
COVID-19 does have most of us staying home these days, but it can’t stop us from protecting our brains. One way to do that is through novel, physical activity. Here’s how Stephen Jepson stays active and keeps his brain fit.
COVID-19 Separating Families
Weeks after being married and ready to start a new life, Lauren Class Schneider and her husband find themselves stuck in different cities waiting until it’s safe to travel again.
Small Businesses Feeling the Impact
For more than 40 years, Jon and Betsy Hughes have owned and operated Track Shack, Central Florida’s premiere running store. They check in with Growing Bolder to let us know how they are reinventing their business in the wake of the crisis and share their tips to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle, something they’ve been encouraging people to do for decades.
Visiting Loved Ones During COVID-19
Those in assisted living are experiencing a much more difficult degree of social isolation during COVD-19. Here’s what Growing Bolder contributor Barbara Hannah Grufferman has to do just to visit her mother, and how she works in a health benefit as well.
Denise Austin: Staying Fit & Positive at Home
Growing Bolder checks in with fitness icon and author Denise Austin. She shares her favorite tips for keeping your fitness in focus and staying positive at home.