The Weathered Athlete Podcast

Catherine Hammond - Mile #33

Legacy, Loss & Living Fully: Catherine Hammond on Caregiving, Compassion & the Power of Story In this deeply moving episode, Pete sits down with Catherine Hammond, award-winning attorney, speaker, and founder of the Hammond Law Group, to explore her powerful caregiving journey that began when she was just 12 years old. Catherine shares how caring for her mother with early-onset Alzheimer’s shaped her life—from navigating adolescence with emotional weight far beyond her years to becoming a young adult responsible for legal decisions, all while raising her own children and attending law school. Together, Pete and Catherine dive into: ✅ The emotional complexities of caregiving at a young age ✅ The Ring Theory—a practical tool for navigating crisis and protecting emotional energy ✅ The journey from resentment to forgiveness ✅ How to care for yourself while caring for others ✅ Why sharing stories and preserving wisdom is one of the greatest gifts we can leave behind Catherine also introduces her TrueWealth Family LegacySM System, which helps families pass on more than just financial assets—capturing love, stories, and guidance for future generations. This conversation is a must-listen for caregivers, adult children, and anyone reflecting on how to live—and love—more intentionally. For more information on passing your TrueWealth: TrueWealth Info [https://coloradoestateplan.com/twc/] Estate planning in CO: https://coloradoestateplan.com/ [https://coloradoestateplan.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinehammond.life/ [https://www.instagram.com/catherinehammond.life/] 👉 Subscribe, share, and consider becoming a patron to support future episodes: www.weatheredathlete.com #WeatheredAthlete #CaregiverSupport #AlzheimersAwareness #Legacy #Resilience #FamilyCaregiving #TrueWealth #CompassionInAction Code:  IB6X4ED3ZCHI1WN7

Akil Taher Mile #32

BIO: Akil Taher is a practicing physician living in Atlanta, GA. At 76 years young, he is a septuagenarian athlete, an eternal optimist, explorer, and adventurer, who in 2010, at the age of sixty-one, dramatically altered the conventional script adopted by most bypass surgery patients by undertaking a mountaineering trek to Mount Kailash in Tibet. Defying expectations with this accomplishment only a year after open-heart surgery, Dr. Akil then stretched to run his first full marathon in October 2011, the Chicago Marathon; and in September 2012, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Dr. Taher expanded the canvas of his age-defying adventures by pursuing physically challenging activities on land, sea, and air, including a century bike ride (a 100-mile cycling event), triathlon, white water rafting, hang gliding, and skydiving and bungee jumping. Over the last decade, he has overcome acute and chronic medical ailments by transforming his mind, body, and spirit through the adoption of a plant-based diet, regular exercise, the practice of yoga and meditation, and developing a positive and purpose-driven mindset. Dr. Akil authored his first book in 2021, Open Heart, as a chronicle of this transformational journey and his exploits since his heart surgery. Today, he shares his story, wisdom, and medical knowledge far and wide, to spread the message and educate thousands about living a heart-healthy lifestyle and using food as medicine.   OPEN HEART: The Transformational Journey of a Doctor Who, After Bypass Surgery at 61, Ran Marathons and Climbed Mountains is available in Softcover, Kindle, and Audible at: https://amzn.to/3sy299g [https://amzn.to/3sy299g]  All proceeds from book sales go to charity.   Website: https://www.akiltaher.com [https://www.akiltaher.com/]    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akiltaher [https://www.linkedin.com/in/akiltaher] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorakiltaher [https://www.facebook.com/authorakiltaher] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akiltaher [https://www.instagram.com/akiltaher] Twitter: https://twitter.com/AkilTaher2 [https://twitter.com/AkilTaher2] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@akiltahermd [https://www.youtube.com/@akiltahermd]   Shop & Cook with the Doc: https://akiltaher.com/shop-n-cook [https://akiltaher.com/shop-n-cook] Talk with the Doc: https://akiltaher.com/docs-corner [https://akiltaher.com/docs-corner]

Weathered Athlete Update

I want to thank everyone for their continued support.  Due to a not so balanced work life balance I had taken sometime off.  After completing a 50k (31 miles) I have completed a course correction and will be traveling to Manchester, TN to participate in A Race for the Ages.  It has the distinction of having an average age in the 60's with oldest participant this year at 90.   My plan over this year is to resume search for the Fountain of Youth.  I hope will be willing to take a 1 mile walk with me. #onemilechallenge #weatheredathletesrule #mymilesR4 discovery Thanks Pete Barusic

Mile #31 - Tamieka Howell - 46 year old Physician and Women‘s Tackle Football Player

Today I am honored to be joined by Doctor Tamieka Howell or as she is known on the football field “Doc”.  At 46 years young may be just out of the normal Weathered Athlete guidelines.  But I dare you to find another physician taking up women’s tackle football in her mid 40’s.  She offers a great perspective at what it takes to step outside of one’s comfort zone and try something that most may think is crazy.  As she said she has been pushing the boundaries her whole life.  To learn more about or help provide financial support please visit www.thecarolinaphoenix.com [http://www.thecarolinaphoenix.com] and the Women's Football Alliance https://wfaprofootball.com [https://wfaprofootball.com] Bio:  Born in Phoenix, AZ, Dr. Howell is a board certified family physician. She holds a bachelor's degree in Physiological Sciences from The University of Arizona. She moved to North Carolina for residency training at Moses Cone Family Medicine after completing Medical School at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. In her 15 years in clinical practice with Novant Health, she worked in urgent care, served as Lead Clinician, and then started a family medicine practice where she cared for patients from newborn to end of life. She currently works for Wellcare of North Carolina assisting with medical necessity reviews while continuing to see patients part-time with Novant Health. Dr. Howell has several years of experience in advocacy work related to healthcare. She has spent time visiting lawmakers in Raleigh and Washington, DC advocating on behalf of patients, colleagues and the community. She serves on the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Commission on Members and Member Services. Also a past president of the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Howell continues to sit on their board as an alternate delegate to the AAFP Congress of Delegates. She plays defensive end for the Carolina Phoenix women's tackle football team and enjoys swimming, triathlon, tennis and spending time with friends and family.

Mile#30 - Jack Welber - 80- 84 y/o Age Group Sprint National Triathlete and Co Author of "Not Dead Yet..."

I am honored to be joined by 83 y/o Jack Welber,  I had the pleasure of meeting Jack during a practice open water swim in Boulder 3 weeks ago.  He was preparing to participate at Sprint Triathlon Nationals in Milwaukee.  He is co-author of Not Dead Yet:  World Triathlon Champions 75+ offer tips for thriving & flourishing in later life, available at Amazon and on Audible Jack graduated from the University of Florida in 1959 with a BA in Economics and a minor in Philosophy. He earned 100% of his college tuition and expenses playing jazz saxophone at college events.  After 2 ½ years of military service, Jack began a career in business where he spent 27 years at Johnson & Johnson in middle and upper management. In 2004 at the age of 66, he formed the executive search firm, Wimbledon Group Inc specializing in recruiting oncologists for the pharmaceutical industry. Clients included Pfizer, Bristol Myers, Quintiles and Johnson & Johnson. Jack’s love of sports started with high school basketball and track and continued throughout his adult working life. He ran 5K’s, 10K’s, half marathons and several full marathons.  Back injuries caused Jack In 2004 to switch to triathlon. He hired a coach and began competing in local events on the west coast of Florida where he lived. Starting in 2012, Jack began competing on a national level and ITU Worlds where he had 7 starts and 3 podium finishes including a win in Rotterdam. With heart felt recognition to his good fortune for genetic inheritance, Jack would humbly like to compete in the 85-89 age group next year in Milwaukee.