Today Karen Walrond joins us on This Is Aging for an eye-opening conversation about confronting ageist beliefs and expectations. We explore the evolution of ageism in America, research on happiness in seniors, how to practically resist the anti-aging industry and make choices that feel good to YOU.  Karen just recently released a new book, "Radiant Rebellion: Reclaiming Aging, Practicing Joy, and Raising a Little Hell".  Our conversation with Karen will inspire you to embrace aging with joy and give you tools for working towards a better world and fighting against ageism.

Today on This Is Aging, we sit down with Dr. Gladys McGarey, a 102-year-old holistic MD and co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association. Just this year, Dr. Gladys wrote and released the book: “The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age”. We discuss her groundbreaking work in transforming the way we think about healthcare and self-care, challenge the negative narrative around aging and learn from Dr. Gladys’ insights about how love is the greatest healer of all, with many stories from her incredible life.

In this episode of This is Aging, we are joined by Jeff Hamaoui, co-founder of the Modern Elder Academy. Jeff shares his insights on the changing landscape of aging and the need for a new mental model to navigate the second adulthood that comes with increased life expectancy. He discusses the importance of purpose, transitions, and owning one's wisdom in the midlife season. Jeff also highlights the power of community and the transformative experiences that participants have at the Modern Elder Academy.

In the inaugural episode of 'This is Aging', we (Dana Shultz and Mellisa Reeves) introduce ourselves and share why we created a pro-aging podcast. We speak about personal experiences and fears about aging, and how dynamic the cultural and social influences can be on our beliefs about aging. We also share snippets of candid conversations with people on the street, as well as our own mothers about how they perceive their aging bodies and how that has influenced us. Every week we’ll have honest discussions about physical changes, longevity, health, midlife, sex, relationships, and career as we seek to embrace aging with curiosity and celebration.

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