The Art of Aging
The Art of Aging Podcast celebrates the extraordinary lives and timeless wisdom of the residents of Montgomery Place, a vibrant senior living community overlooking Lake Michigan in Chicago’s Hyde Park.
Each episode features heartfelt conversations between Mark Mullahy, President and CEO of Montgomery Place, and residents whose stories reveal resilience, creativity, and the joy of living fully at every stage of life. From artists and educators to caregivers and community leaders, The Art of Aging offers authentic, uplifting portraits of people embracing purpose, connection, and wellness in their later years.
Produced by Montgomery Place in partnership with Life Care at Home, the series reflects the community’s mission — where community, wellness, and legacy come together, and everyone can find their place to shine.
Episodes
8 episodes
Episode 8 - Labor & The Mob
Every life has a story and some are almost too remarkable to believe.In this episode of The Art of Aging, we welcome Montgomery Place resident and Attorney Peter Dowd. Over the course of his career as a labor attorney in Chicago,...
Episode 7 - Another Way Home
On today's episode of The Art of Aging, we welcome Montgomery Place resident Ronne Hartfield, author, educator, and arts leader.Through her remarkable career and memoir, Another Way Home, Ronne explores race, identity, ...
Episode 6 - Research For A Cure
In this episode, we sit down with Astrid Mack, Ph.D., an educator, researcher, and pioneer in early sickle-cell disease research, for a conversation about curiosity, lifelong learning, and the experiences that shape a life. Dr. Mack...
Episode 5 - The Artist Within Us
On this episode, we welcome Montgomery Place resident Lois Baron, a gifted artist whose work has appeared in galleries and exhibitions across the country.As Lois approaches her 91st birthday, she reflects on a lifetime of creativi...
Episode 4 - My Second Life
In this episode of The Art of Aging, Montgomery Place resident Bill Barron shares how creativity and community helped him discover new purpose. His story is a moving reminder that reinvention is always possible—and it’s nev...
Episode 3 - Doctor to Doctor
In this episode of The Art of Aging, Montgomery Place resident Dr. Michelle Rivlin joins community Medical Director Dr. Stacie Levine for a heartfelt conversation about compassion, connection, and the deeper meaning of care. Together, ...