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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Scams: The Billions-Of-Dollars Problem

Posted by Staff | Aug 22, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm, Town Square

Scams and fraud are becoming more sophisticated every year, impacting people of all ages and backgrounds. In this episode, Judy and Jess welcome a very special guest, Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, to discuss the growing threat of scams and the challenges of fighting fraud in today’s technology-driven world. Russ shares insights from his work, practical advice for protecting yourself, and why awareness remains one of the most powerful tools we have.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: The 79°West Innovation Hub, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, Purple Puddle, and HOPE Renovations.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Deathbed Insights to Transform Your Life

Posted by Staff | Aug 15, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm, Town Square

Our guest this week is palliative care physician Dr. Kathy Zhang— a woman who has witnessed more “departures” than LaGuardia. After Covid burnout and years of hearing countless deathbed regrets, she now advises others on how to live life to the fullest, including three questions you must ask yourself before you kick the bucket.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: The 79°West Innovation Hub, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, Purple Puddle, and HOPE Renovations.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Longevity: How Strong Social Ties Lead to Long Lives

Posted by Staff | Aug 8, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm, Town Square

What if the secret to living a longer, healthier life has less to do with diet and supplements- and more to do with the people around you? In this episode, Judy and Jess welcome longevity expert and former NPR CEO Ken Stern, author of Healthy to 100. Drawing on research from some of the world’s longest-lived countries, Ken explains how social connection, purpose, lifelong learning, and intergenerational relationships can dramatically improve both lifespan and quality of life. It’s a fascinating conversation about what it really means to age well.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: The 79°West Innovation Hub, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, Purple Puddle, and HOPE Renovations.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: The Grief Train: Lessons in Grief, Gratitude & Love

Posted by Staff | Aug 1, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm, Town Square

You never know when the Grief Train may stop at your station. When it does, author Marinda Freeman believes the answer isn’t to avoid grief, but to honor it, learn from it, and eventually discover the gratitude and love that remain. In this heartfelt conversation, Marinda shares the story behind her book The Grief Train and the sudden loss of her husband that inspired it. Together, Judy, Jess, and Marinda explore grief, aging, friendship, remembrance, and the idea that all of life is an event worth acknowledging with intention, appreciation, and love.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: The 79°West Innovation Hub, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and Purple Puddle.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Dementia Care: The Help You Wish You Had Sooner

Posted by Staff | Jul 25, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm, Town Square

In this episode, we sit down with Teepa Snow MS, OTR/L, FAOTA and Amanda Bulgarelli of the Snow Approach Foundation in Hillsborough, NC for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to support people living with brain change. Drawing from her decades of experience developing the Positive Approach to Care framework, Teepa breaks down how changing how we think about and respond to behaviors can radically improve everyday interactions and reduce stress for both care partners and those they support. You’ll come away with clear, real-world strategies—like how to work with someone living with brain change rather than doing things to them—and a richer understanding of what it means to maintain dignity, connection, and shared purpose in care.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: Purple Puddle, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and The 79°West Innovation Hub.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Aging Out of F*****

Posted by Staff | Jul 18, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm

Judy and Jess sit down with therapist and writer Ellen Scherr for a funny, honest, and deeply relatable conversation about midlife reinvention. From divorce and career changes to perimenopause, regret, and self-worth, Ellen shares her own experience starting over at 46 and explains why so many women feel stuck — and how they can begin choosing themselves again. Together, they explore the thought patterns that hold people back, the grief that comes with aging, and why it’s never too late to build a life that actually feels fulfilling.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: Purple Puddle, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and The 79°West Innovation Hub.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: No Time To Sit Down… Get On Out There!

Posted by Staff | Jul 11, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm

Judy introduces a group of remarkable people who are proving that growing older doesn’t mean slowing down. The Orange County Lockdown band is comprised of musicians who found friendship, purpose, and creative expression through music. Their stories offer a powerful reminder that meaningful connections, lifelong learning, and a willingness to try new things can make the years ahead some of the most rewarding of our lives.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: Purple Puddle, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and The 79°West Innovation Hub.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Aging at Home: Hope is on the Way!

Posted by Staff | Jun 27, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm

This week – In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Not Ready for the Farm, Judy and Jess sit down with Nora Spencer, founder and CEO of Hope Renovations, to explore how one innovative nonprofit is changing lives across North Carolina. From empowering women and non-binary people through construction training to helping older adults safely age in place, Nora shares the deeply personal experiences, bold ideas, and unlikely path that led her to create a nationally recognized organization.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: Purple Puddle, Clarity Legal Group, West Fork Wealth Management, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and The 79°West Innovation Hub.
Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: Purple Puddle, Clarity Legal Group, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and The 79°West Innovation Hub.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: All’s Well That “Endswell”

Posted by Staff | Jun 20, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm

This week – Judy and Jess sit down with Hunter Beattie of Endswell Funeral Home to explore how a moment of reflection sparked by Desmond Tutu led him to a complete rethinking of modern death care. Hunter shares the origin story behind Endswell and what it means to be a “modern” funeral home, grounded in sustainability, transparency, and more human-centered practices.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: Purple Puddle, Clarity Legal Group, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and The 79°West Innovation Hub.

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Judy Miller’s Not Ready for the Farm: Stop Senior Scams

Posted by Staff | Jun 13, 2026 | Not Ready For The Farm

This week – Scammers are getting smarter and increasingly targeting older adults — but you can stay one step ahead. In this episode, we sit down with Amy Nofziger from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, who brings 20+ years of experience helping victims and tracking emerging scams. She breaks down the most common schemes hitting seniors today, how criminals use emotional manipulation and even AI-generated voices, and how you can spot a scam before it happens. You’ll also learn exactly what to do if you or a loved one falls victim, plus the free resources available to help protect your family. This episode also includes bonus radio content, a compelling interview with Chapel Hill Police Chief Celisa Lehew weighing in on the topic. This is an essential conversation to share with anyone at risk.

Not Ready for the Farm is proudly presented by: Purple Puddle, Clarity Legal Group, Health Source Chiropractic, HOPE Renovations, and The 79°West Innovation Hub.

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