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Today, we have a fascinating conversation about the powerful idea of interdependence. Here on the show to lend his expertise on the subject is Dr. Karl Pillemer, the Hazel E. Reed Professor in Cornell University’s Department of Human Development and the author of the recent book, Fault Lines, in which he examines the impact of familial estrangement. We get to hear from our guest about many aspects and angles of interdependence with a focus on why it is something that should never be neglected, especially as we grow older and enter into our retirement years. Karl speaks about life expectancy and how relationships factor into this, why the fear of being burdensome is so common, and how American norms around families and support compare to other parts of the world. We also get to spend some time on the potent concept of longer shared lifetimes and how this underlines the work that Karl is doing. This conversation is jam-packed with amazing insight, illuminating research, and Karl's personal expertise and passion for helping us have better and longer lives, so make sure to join us. Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Humana Dr. Karl Pillemer Dr. Karl Pillemer on Twitter Fault Lines Cornell University The Chair Harry Truman Robert Frost Civilization and its Discontents Cosmopolitan Colin Milner Email Rethink Aging

Although the rate of increased life expectancy is decelerating, and most of us alive today are probably not going to live to 100, there is a lot of very exciting research being done in the field of aging. Today we are joined by Dr. Jay Olshansky who was recognized by Next Avenue (a PBS affiliate) as one of the top influencers in aging. Jay came up with the breakthrough concept of a longevity dividend which has gained traction across the world, and who built a health assessment technology for life insurance companies. In this episode, Jay explains the benefits of these developments, and also shares a variety of other discoveries that are being made by him and others in the field which have the potential to change the way we age, and how we deal with aging. Although many people want to slow down the aging process, Jay describes aging populations as hidden gems, and explains why everyone in society would do well to take notice of their value and allow them to flourish. Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. S. Jay Olshansky on LinkedIn

Before the pandemic, the world was in a mental health crisis. After such a tumultuous year, it is unsurprising that many of us are experiencing anxiety around restoring a sense of normalcy to our day-to-day life. Dr. Kristin Tugman is the Vice President of Health and Productivity Analytics and Consulting Service for Prudential Group Insurance. In today’s episode, she shares some key insights on the struggles employees are experiencing, what the focus areas are for emerging mental health conditions, and how employers can establish best practices in the workplace to support and protect an aging workforce. Additionally, we speak about surge capacity depletion and reduced resilience following the pandemic, the role of ambiguous grief, and some practical ways that workplace relationships need to change. Dr. Tugman gives us her definition of a psychologically healthy workplace and shares her concerns around productivity and equipping older adults to contribute to a changing work landscape. We know you’ll benefit from Dr. Tugman’s wealth of knowledge. Join us today! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Kristin Tugman on Twitter Dr. Kristin Tugman on LinkedIn Prudential 'Helping Employees Battle Re-entry Anxiety in a Post-Pandemic Workplace'

The accumulating advances that we see in technology and healthcare are giving rise to a wide array of improvements and possibilities in the space currently. Today on the show we are joined by Dr. Richard Carmona, who is the Chief of Innovation at Canyon Ranch, to talk about the near future of a better healthcare system for the country, and share some thoughts on what these steps forward can and should look like. Dr. Carmona has a very interesting personal story, from dropping out of school and joining the military to an illustrious career in healthcare, he has certainly walked his own path and surpassed the usual expectations! We have a fascinating conversation looking at the deterministic qualities of our DNA, the power of getting a greater understanding of our genes, epigenetic inputs, the impact environments have on our health, the value of some independence with regards to our wellbeing, and how the utilization of data is aiding progress in the space. Dr. Carmona also comments on the necessity of healthcare professionals staying truly up-to-date on the latest advances, the prevalence of health problems that we cause ourselves, rethinking the healthcare system as a more preventive framework, and using health and wellbeing as the foundation of a good life. So for all this great information and perspective, listen in with us today! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Dr. Richard Carmona Canyon Ranch Dr. Richard Carmona on LinkedIn Dr. Richard Carmona on Twitter The University of Arizona Rethink Aging

Growing older has been cast in a bad light in our society and this has led to many negative effects that aren’t only felt by older people. This is one of the issues that Ken Dychtwald tackles in his memoir, Radical Curiosity: One Man's Search for Cosmic Magic and a Purposeful Life. In this book, Ken compiles some of the most impactful life lessons he has learned from his greatest teachers, and today he joins us to share just a few of them. We begin our discussion on the theme of Ken’s lifelong curiosity that has seen him in search of the irregular, the extraordinary, the wild and crazy, and the meaning of a purposeful life. Along the way, Ken didn’t just hear the teachings of influential thought leaders, but also found mentors in many older people who taught him one of his biggest lessons: give life your best shot because before you know it, it will be too late! Over the years Ken interviewed many wise people who wrote on the subject of getting older, names like Dr. Robert Butler, Maggie Kuhn, Erik Erikson, and Betty Friedan. We take a deep dive into the lessons he learned from these voices about how our culture has missed the mark of what aging is supposed to be, to its own detriment. We talk about how aging should be seen as an ascent, not a descent, and the huge contributions that older people could make to society if their wisdom was seen as an asset, and so much more. So for an important conversation about getting back to the magic of aging, be sure to tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: Radical Curiosity.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Rethink Aging Ken Dychtwald Radical Curiosity: One Man's Search for Cosmic Magic and a Purposeful Life Dr. Robert Butler Why Survive? Maggie Kuhn Erik Erikson Betty Friedan Feminine Mystique Nelson Mandela

To many, getting older means a gradual ease into a more sedentary way of life, simply because you cannot do what you were once able to. But that couldn’t be further from the truth, because our idea of aging is completely wrong. Today we sit with Dr. Vonda Wright to find out why older adults can and should be involved in acts of movement. We begin our conversation with Vonda by hearing about her experiences as an intrapreneur, as she shares anecdotes about working with athletes. She touches on the senior Olympics, and reminds listeners that many of the athletes experience a chronic illness to smaller and larger degrees. She continues by telling us that mobility can replace many of the treatments required by those who suffer from diabetes, hypertension, dementia, depression, and arthritis. Later in the show, we dive into the details of Vonda’s “Facing Your Future” method and learn the F.A.C.E acronym; flexibility, aerobic, carrying, and equilibrium. Following this, we talk to Vonda about the current state of the US health system in the US, as she uncovers its fundamental flaws and gaps, as well as her solution for each. We then turn our attention toward the future and explore what exponential technology has to offer the health care model. For more on why mobility is the key to good health and longevity, be sure to join us today! Key Points From This Episode: Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Colin Milner email Rethink Aging Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Vonda Wright on LinkedIn Dr. Vonda Wright on Twitter Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute Peter Taglianetti Pittsburgh Penguins Women's Health Conversations initiative Richard Carmona Azra Raza

As Carl Jung said, the operating system for the first half of our adult life is our ego, but for the second half, it is our soul. In light of this, there is a need for more resources to use as we age that can help us regenerate instead of simply retire. Chip Conley has created one such resource called the Modern Elder Academy and he joins us on the show today to share about the work they do there and the philosophy behind it. At age 26, Chip began building Joie de Vivre, the second largest boutique hotel brand in America. He also worked closely with the founders of Airbnb to grow the company into what it is today. On top of this, Chip is the bestselling author of books like Peak, and Wisdom at Work: The Making of the Modern Elder. The Modern Elder Academy is a school dedicated to helping people navigate midlife through intimate workshops that provide tools to change one’s career, life, and relationships. Joining this conversation, listeners will hear how Modern Elder Community creates regenerative communities, and take a deeper dive into some of the programs and courses they have on offer. Chip also gets into his ideas about the kind of philosophy he believes people would benefit from adopting as they age. He highlights the need for curiosity and a feeling of being useful, the growing talent older folk have for thinking big picture, and the wisdom that elders can bring to the young in a business environment. For all this and more from a man who is pushing for greater emotional wellbeing and a feeling of vocation as we age, be sure to tune in. Key points from this episode: Links mentioned in today’s episode: Chip Conley Chip Conley on Twitter Chip Conley on LinkedIn Wisdom Well Wisdom at Work: The Making of the Modern Elder Modern Elder Academy ‘The Emergence of Long Life Learning’ Herb Kelleher Erik Erikson Liz Lambert Brian Chesky Airbnb Carl Jung

Ageism is stereotyping and discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, although in a youth-obsessed culture, older adults bear the brunt of it. The term was first coined by Pulitzer prize-winning author, Dr. Robert Butler. Since his unfortunate passing, the fight against this damaging form of oppression has been taken up by Ashton Applewhite. When Ashton speaks on the subject of ageism, people listen — she is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, and her TED talk, Let’s End Ageism, has over 1.6 million views. In today’s show, we discuss Ashton’s research, the myths about growing old that make older adults feel a sense of dread about it, and how to come together to challenge these narratives to build a society that values each individual equally. Ashton informs us that while getting older does come with a few downsides, many of the so-called facts about this process simply are not true. Rather these are forms of misinformation spread by the capitalist, patriarchal, sexist culture we live in that cast aging as a disease that can be cured rather than a beautiful, powerful, inevitable natural part of being human. We discuss some of the reasons why it is hard to rally as a unit to fight against ageism, as well as a host of positive circumstances about our present moment that make it much easier to bring up consciousness-raising conversations. Our exchange also explores the subject of ageism in relation to marketing, inclusivity, privilege, internalized inferiority, individualism, the fight against other forms of oppression, and so many more rich and complex intersections. Be sure to tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: Cutting Loose.Cutting Loose This Chair Rocks.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ashton Applewhite on Twitter Ashton Applewhite on LinkedIn This Chair Rocks Website This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism Let’s End Ageism TED Talk oldschool.info ‘Ageist, Racist, Who Me?’ ‘Let’s Dismantle Ageism’ Workshop Cutting Loose: Why Women Who End Their Marriages Do So Well