Nomination Thank-You Special | Golden Harmony of Happiness Nominated for the 60th Golden Bell Awards (Radio) — “Social Concern Program Award” Our heartfelt thanks to the judges for this recognition, and to National Education Radio (NER) for steadfast support. A special note of gratitude to my co-host, Walker Hsu (Yi-Teng Hsu). The seed of this program was, in truth, to “encourage (read: nudge!)” Walker to accelerate the literature review for his PhD—set against Taiwan’s approach to becoming a super-aged society in 2025, and centered on the everyday challenges of dual-elder families: intergenerational mutual care, the aging of people with disabilities, and the systemic issues at the intersection of aging and disability. We wanted to translate rigorous research into knowledge that everyday listeners can understand and use. With NER’s trust, we were fortunate to bring these vital topics into public life through a radio show. First and foremost—thank you, NER, for your confidence and support. We also owe deep thanks to Yu-Juan for shaping the show’s overall structure and design. Season 1 of Golden Harmony of Happiness spans 13 episodes, woven—rigorously yet gently—around a three-part arc: Golden Prelude : Each episode opens with a literary work resonant with the theme, and welcomes guests from real-life contexts—such as families facing rare diseases, mental health conditions, or autism—to awaken empathy and lay the groundwork. Golden Symphony: Cross-disciplinary experts join for in-depth dialogues on topics like nutrition for older adults (e.g., Prof. 劉沁渝, Department of Nutritional Science, Fu Jen University), leisure and activity, technology and aging (digital divide, fraud prevention, AI robotics), dementia support, caregiving in families of people with disabilities (e.g., 卓碧金 of the Cerebral Palsy Association), and interprofessional collaboration. We begin from the lived experience of people with disabilities, translating rigorous scientific evidence into accessible, friendly science communication—helping listeners reflect on their own health, diet, and quality of life. Golden March: Each episode closes with a carefully chosen song that echoes the theme—spanning Mandarin, Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, Hakka, and English. For example, during Lunar New Year we featured Shu-Fang’s Taiwanese song Gu-wei (孤味); on depression, we used a BTS track to bring younger audiences into the conversation. In the finale, Walker and I teamed up with 希子 to write and perform the eponymous rap single Golden Harmony of Happiness—a warm yet powerful coda to the season. Our gratitude to every guest who entrusted us with their life stories, and to each expert who poured in their professionalism. Beyond the broadcast, we have been extending the work both online and offline: listener meetups, the “Golden Mermaids” swim class (encouraging women 55+ who fear water to bravely get in), and the “Golden Harmony AI Chatroom.” Our hope is to carry the show’s ethos into daily life—practices for living well in an aging future. The intention behind Golden Harmony of Happiness is simple—and not simple at all: in an era where aging is the norm, to accompany everyone in “living well and aging gracefully.” Thank you to NER, our production team, every guest, and every listener. All episodes are now on Channel+ for on-demand listening. Please share this care with anyone who might need it. Once again, thank you to all who made this nomination possible—this honor belongs to our collective effort and shared belief. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn