Meet 75-year-old Herbert Sweat, a Vietnam War veteran whose experiences have driven him to support fellow veterans and honor their sacrifices. In this episode, Herbert reflects on growing up in Brooklyn, serving in the jungles of Vietnam, and facing the challenges of coming home. Through it all, he’s found redemption in helping others navigate the journey.

At 92 years old, Kimiko Koyanagi, a third-generation doll-maker born in Tokyo, Japan, continues to create her art. Her experiences, from surviving the bombings of Tokyo during World War II to her travels around the world and eventual immigration to Canada and, much later, the U.S., have deeply influenced both her worldview and her entirely unique Japanese dolls.

Meet 97-year-old Mary Alice Husted, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, whose deep faith and family-centered life have guided her through nearly a century of joys and challenges. In this episode, Mary Alice shares her reflections on growing up in Monroe, Louisiana, her marriage to the love of her life, Bill, and how her faith helped her navigate the loss of loved ones, including her father, husband, son, and great-grandson.

Meet 84-year-old Betsy Samuels, a retired Christmas tree farmer and former military spouse. In this episode, she reflects on life at Foxfire Christmas Tree Farm, her experiences growing up in Virginia Beach during WWII, and the lessons she learned moving across the country as a military spouse.

Listen to the second part of 97-year-old WWII veteran Hubert Seipel's story. After growing up during the Great Depression, he enlisted in the Navy when he was just 17 and served in the Pacific aboard the USS Lexington.

Meet 97-year-old WWII veteran Hubert Seipel. After growing up during the Great Depression, he enlisted in the Navy when he was just 17 and served in the Pacific aboard the USS Lexington.

Hear from people in our oldest generations, including a 97-year-old WWII veteran, an 84-year-old Christmas tree farmer, and a 92-year-old Japanese-born doll-maker, among others. Learn about their lives, the challenges they've faced, and the wisdom they've gained over the years.

Hear from people in our oldest generations, including a 97-year-old WWII veteran, an 84-year-old Christmas tree farmer, and a 92-year-old Japanese-born doll-maker, among others. Learn about their lives, the challenges they've faced, and the wisdom they've gained over the years.