In this podcast episode we discuss ageism, ableism, retirement and pay gaps with University research professors Sarah Vickerstaff and Mariska Van Der Horst. In a society where people are living longer, working longer and having to save more for retirement, these discussions are really important to make people aware of. If you liked this episode please share to those in later life who may experience ageism.

Social media handles:

Sarah Vickerstaff - @VickerstaffS

Mariska Van Der Horst - @MariskavdHorst

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How to make the most of later life - Mature Movers (S3 : E3)

Andrew Middleton is the founder and CEO of INDY, I'm Not Done Yet. Through the organisation, Andrew is on a mission to inspire older adults to live a rich and fulfilling life. He is particularly interested in combatting ageism and encouraging older people to reach their full potential. For Andrew, and the many others adopting the INDY life, stereotypical retirement is unfulfilling and wasted. Instead, they go out and find new hobbies and explore new passions!

For more information about Andrew and INDY use the following links:

Website: https://www.imnotdoneyet.uk/ and https://www.andrewmiddleton.org/

Social media: @imnotdoneyetuk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcmiddleton/

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Innovation and research into Healthy Ageing - Mature Movers (S3:E2)

In this episode I had the pleasure of talking with George MacGinnis, the Healthy Ageing Challenger Director at UKRI - so a core member of the change and innovation happening in this sector. From innovation and social science to the economic challenges and investment opportunities, this episode of Mature Movers delves into the heart of the research industry; an industry where the decisions made today sustainably affect the future of later life. The thing I learnt the most from this conversation with how interconnected human health is to so many sectors e.g. housing, technology, economics etc...

To learn more about George MacGinnis and the UKRI check out these links:

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/george-macginnis

UKRI website : https://www.ukri.org/

UKRI socials : @weareUKRI

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How to create healthy habits in later life - Mature Movers (S3 : E1 )

Grace Gimson is the CEO and founder of Holly Health, where she leads operations, marketing, user experience and business development.

Having studied Business Management, Grace led operations & marketing at global corporations including Microsoft and Aldi, before finding her true passion in startups. She was an early hire at Deliveroo, and established much of their internal operations. She then joined the leadership team at Scape Technologies which was acquired by Facebook in 2020.

Being observant of human psychology challenges, and our struggles with the modern environment, Grace decided as a teenager that she wanted to one day create a technology company to help optimize human experience. With Holly Health, she is doing just that - bringing personalised health coaching to the population.

Grace lives in London, is qualified as a personal trainer and enjoys pushing physical limits - she has done 400 skydives, competed in triathlons and marathons, and loves to be up a mountain!

To find out more about Grace and Holly Health head over to:

Website: https://hollyhealth.io/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram : @hollyhealthcoach

Facebook : @hollydigitalhealthcoach

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A retirement village! More like a luxury holiday resort - Mature Movers 

In this episode I had a fascinating conversation with Nick Sanderson, founder of Audley Villages, one of the leading retirement village companies in the UK and one of the nicest places I have ever been to thats not a holiday resort on a sunny island. With a background in housebuilding and many years of experience, Nick gives a great insight into the current state of care quality in the UK as well as revealing what makes Audley so successful. We discuss ageism, staff satisfaction in the industry and the future of retirement care. 

To find out more about Nick and Audley Villages, check out:

Social media : Search @audleyvillages or #audleyvillages

Website : https://www.audleyvillages.co.uk/

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In the Season 2 finale of the Mature Movers podcast I had the pleasure of talking to Alan Graves, CEO and founder of Do Not Age. As the world's largest supplier of NMN (Nicotinamide mononucleotide), Do Not Age are at the forefront of life longevity technology and development. We discuss the science behind NMN, Alan's entrepreneurial journey in setting the organisation up and the prominence of ageism in the drug/pharmaceutical industry. 

If you'd like to try out NMN, head over to the Do Not Age website and use the discount code MATUREMOVERS in the checkout to save yourself some money!

If you want to find out more about Alan or Do Not Age head over to:

Website : https://donotage.org/

Instagram : @do.not.age

Facebook : @donotage.org

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/alan-graves

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In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Rachel Peru and Annie Stirk, founders of the Silver and Sassy fashion platform. Having worked as models in and around the fashion and media sector for a while, these wonderful ladies set up Silver and Sassy as a positive celebration of women with Silver, Grey and White hair. We discuss how this is a demographic not properly represented in the wider media as well as the amazing and inspiring journeys both Rachel and Annie have come on!

To find out more about Silver and Sassy, check out:

Instagram : @silverandsassy

Facebook : @timetoembracethegrey

Out of the Bubble podcast : https://www.rachelperu.co.uk/

Age Stereotyping and how to not - Mature Movers (S2:E5)

In today's episode I had the pleasure of discussing the future of ageing and how design can help improve lives with George Lee, founder of The Commonland and Chief Community Officer for This Age Thing. We talk the negatives of designing for stereotypes and how to begin the difficult job of breaking down product marketing discrimination and accessibility. 

In collaboration with The Design Age Institute, George has been working on This Age Thing, a community where people can share their stories which celebrate lived experience and age. Do make sure to check it out and join what is a fantastic community project!

To find out more about George and her projects see:

This Age Thing : https://thisagething.co/

The Commonland : https://www.thecommonland.co.uk/

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginajlee

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It's never too late to dance - Mature Movers (S2:E4)

In today's episode I chat with Nikki Spencer, founder of Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet, about her project and the importance of dance. Focused on making fun nights to remember for adults of all ages, the disco events Nikki runs celebrate the amazing music of the 70s and 80s from CHIC to Madonna. There is often the stereotype that club nights and music events are only for younger people, but through this project Nikki aims to shift this belief and showcase that dancing is amazing fun for everyone!

To find out more about Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet check out the links below:

Website: https://www.haventstoppeddancingyet.co.uk/

Facebook and Instagram: @haventstoppeddancingyet

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UK Retirement Villages need to adapt to the needs of older adults - Mature Movers (S2:E3)

In today's episode, I had a great discussion with entrepreneur Jamie Bunce, CEO of the sucessful Inspired Villages business. Jamie's work is centred around breaking the current mould of retirement living and offering a personal and tailored approach that allows for a greater sense of holistic wellbeing for the residents. 

Get in touch with Jamie and Inspired Villages at:

LinkedIn : Inspired Villages

Instagram + Facebook : @inspiredlifeuk

Webpage : https://www.inspiredvillages.co.uk/

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