“Joyspan matters because without it, a long life is a drag.” — Dr. Kerry Burnight 

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Follow Dr. Kerry Burnight on Instagram HERE  

Read JoySpan by Dr. Kerry Burnight HERE 

Read Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl HERE  

Learn more about Dr. Kerry Burnight HERE  

What if aging better is about more than just lifespan and healthspan? 

In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by leading gerontologist Dr. Kerry Burnight, author of JoySpan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life’s Second Half, to talk about why joy is such an essential — and often overlooked — part of aging better. 

We talk about the difference between joy and happiness, why so many women can be doing all the “right” things for their health and still feel like something is missing, and how to build a more meaningful, connected, resilient life as we get older. Dr. Burnight also shares the four key pillars of JoySpan — Grow, Connect, Adapt, and Give — and explains how each one can help us age with more purpose, more strength, and more joy. 

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