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What if being in your fifties is actually the best age to be?
Franck Pedretti gets real about embracing the middle years in this entertaining episode of ThirtyFiveSixtyFour. A former professional snowboarder turned French TV host and filmmaker, Franck brings his European perspective to aging with humor and wisdom. Ever find yourself feeling caught between your youthful brain and your middle-aged body? Franck has. He shares how his mind still says "backflip" while his back screams "chiropractor appointment first!" But there's something beautifully liberating about this stage too. "When you're 51, you're young in the club of five-zero," he says with characteristic charm. The secret to thriving? Accept your limitations, maintain your health, and embrace the wisdom you've earned.
Have you been living to work instead of working to live? Franck challenges listeners to reconsider priorities before it's too late. From navigating fatherhood with an 11-year-old who wants dad to "drop into the halfpipe" to contemplating post-empty-nest adventures in an RV, Franck shares how midlife brings perspective that twenty-somethings can't comprehend. He discusses the wave of divorces he's witnessed among friends hitting their fifties and the importance of healing past wounds. But ultimately, Franck's message is optimistic: "My best age is obviously now." With his contagious energy and thoughtful insights, this episode reminds us all that with age comes not just limitations, but a profound understanding of what truly matters in life.
Franck Pedretti is a dynamic creative force who began his career as a professional snowboarder before transitioning to French television, where he hosted sports programs for six years including Olympic coverage. Now based in San Diego, this 53-year-old French native directs films and produces documentary work through his creative lens. When not creating visual stories, Franck embraces active fatherhood with his 11-year-old son, sharing his love for outdoor adventure while balancing the physical realities of middle age. His European perspective brings a refreshing take on aging gracefully, making him both an entertaining storyteller and thoughtful philosopher on midlife's unique challenges and opportunities.
In this episode:
ThirtyFiveSixtyFour is a podcast for listeners between the ages of 35 and 64. Available on all major podcast platforms, the show offers an engaging journey through the various challenges and experiences of midlife. ThirtyFiveSixtyFour presents a distinct departure from the traditional midlife crisis storyline. Instead, it champions the perspective that midlife should be viewed as a period marked by play, discovery, transformation and possibility. With new episodes released weekly, ThirtyFiveSixtyFour is positioned to become one of the fastest-growing podcasts of the year, providing both valuable insights and entertainment for those in the middle.
So, subscribe and get ready to join show host Karen and the ThirtyFiveSixtyFour regulars for both serious and fun conversations around living middle age to the fullest. After all, it’s not too late. You’re not too old. And you’re definitely NOT dead.
Resources:
https://www.dsideprod.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eIELr3jWw8
http://thirtyfivesixtyfour.com
Thank you to our sponsor:
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Showroom: 1822 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, California
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What if being in your fifties is actually the best age to be?
Franck Pedretti gets real about embracing the middle years in this entertaining episode of ThirtyFiveSixtyFour. A former professional snowboarder turned French TV host and filmmaker, Franck brings his European perspective to aging with humor and wisdom. Ever find yourself feeling caught between your youthful brain and your middle-aged body? Franck has. He shares how his mind still says "backflip" while his back screams "chiropractor appointment first!" But there's something beautifully liberating about this stage too. "When you're 51, you're young in the club of five-zero," he says with characteristic charm. The secret to thriving? Accept your limitations, maintain your health, and embrace the wisdom you've earned.
Have you been living to work instead of working to live? Franck challenges listeners to reconsider priorities before it's too late. From navigating fatherhood with an 11-year-old who wants dad to "drop into the halfpipe" to contemplating post-empty-nest adventures in an RV, Franck shares how midlife brings perspective that twenty-somethings can't comprehend. He discusses the wave of divorces he's witnessed among friends hitting their fifties and the importance of healing past wounds. But ultimately, Franck's message is optimistic: "My best age is obviously now." With his contagious energy and thoughtful insights, this episode reminds us all that with age comes not just limitations, but a profound understanding of what truly matters in life.
Franck Pedretti is a dynamic creative force who began his career as a professional snowboarder before transitioning to French television, where he hosted sports programs for six years including Olympic coverage. Now based in San Diego, this 53-year-old French native directs films and produces documentary work through his creative lens. When not creating visual stories, Franck embraces active fatherhood with his 11-year-old son, sharing his love for outdoor adventure while balancing the physical realities of middle age. His European perspective brings a refreshing take on aging gracefully, making him both an entertaining storyteller and thoughtful philosopher on midlife's unique challenges and opportunities.
In this episode:
ThirtyFiveSixtyFour is a podcast for listeners between the ages of 35 and 64. Available on all major podcast platforms, the show offers an engaging journey through the various challenges and experiences of midlife. ThirtyFiveSixtyFour presents a distinct departure from the traditional midlife crisis storyline. Instead, it champions the perspective that midlife should be viewed as a period marked by play, discovery, transformation and possibility. With new episodes released weekly, ThirtyFiveSixtyFour is positioned to become one of the fastest-growing podcasts of the year, providing both valuable insights and entertainment for those in the middle.
So, subscribe and get ready to join show host Karen and the ThirtyFiveSixtyFour regulars for both serious and fun conversations around living middle age to the fullest. After all, it’s not too late. You’re not too old. And you’re definitely NOT dead.
Resources:
https://www.dsideprod.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eIELr3jWw8
http://thirtyfivesixtyfour.com
Thank you to our sponsor:
Dana Creth Lighting - Artisanal craftsmanship meets innovative design
Website: danacreath.com
Showroom: 1822 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, California
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