Podcasts about beginner mindset

This episode focuses on what happens outside of the comfort zone when you CHOOSE to do the hard thing.  Whether that's a workout, a race, or a new experience, Amy and Angela talk about why you should deliberately seek out challenges that humble you, that excite you, and that take you back to being a beginner.  To remember the feeling of what it's like to be NEW, to be curious, and to just show up with NO expectations… no time goal, no podium goal.  To show up to learn and to have fun.  Because sometimes the most challenging  experiences are the ones that leave you the most proud. 

Hai mai rimandato qualcosa che desideravi profondamente solo perché non ti sentivi pronta? Io sì. Fino a quando ho capito che non sarei mai stata davvero pronta, se prima non mi fossi data il permesso di iniziare. E da lì è cambiato tutto. In questo episodio ti accompagno in un cambio di prospettiva potente: quello del Beginner's Mindset, la mentalità che può sbloccarti e aiutarti a iniziare anche quando tutto dentro di te ti dice “non sono abbastanza”. Scoprirai perché l'idea di dover sapere tutto prima di agire è una trappola che ti blocca, e perché non sapere non solo è normale, ma è esattamente il punto da cui partire. Parleremo insieme di come iniziare e dei 3 pilastri dei Beginner Mindset che sono la chiave che aprirà la porta del tuo nuovo percorso, quello che ti permetterà di vivere la vita che ti immagini costruendola un pezzo alla volta, già oggi.

Send us a textIf you are looking to start something new - from a hobby, to a new job, to a new health + wellness lifestyle && beyond - this episode is for you.PS :: if you are looking to hot the RE-start, this episode is also a great option to get your mind just right! Support the showTCY has a HOME on the internet! Give the website some love by clicking here!Shop TCY SwagWanna chat? Let's connect on the gram @thecaffeinatedyogico AND @caffeinatedyogitalksInterested in working together? Click here for details on 1:1 fitness, nutrition, or mobility coaching. There are also links to all things Sky's The Limit Yoga Co (like yoga events, and yoga teacher training). , 'POD10' saves on all 1:1 fitness, mobility and nutrition guidance with yours truly! Save on all things :: No Cow **this company is no longer using code! Tap here to save and support the showManduka with the code "DanielleC10"FRE Skincare with the code "Danyell"CHIKE Nutrition with code "TCY"And head over to my Amazon page to shop items on use on the reg.

SummaryThis week on The Wellness Matters Podcast, I had a personal conversation with a long time friend of mine, Ashley Hamilton. I thought it would be nice to have Ashely on because she recently went through a spiritual awakening. I had her ask me some beginner-type questions about spirituality because, honestly, I have been studying and living this life long enough where I sometimes forget what the beginning felt like. It was a fun and interesting way to conduct our conversation. We talked about topics like: Why people may hesitate to start their healing or spiritual journey. The difference between religion and spirituality.The shadow side of spirituality.Soul contracts.TakeawaysThe fear of judgment and the belief that one doesn't have enough time are common reasons why people hesitate to start their healing or spiritual journey.Religion and spirituality are different, with spirituality emphasizing going within and reclaiming one's power.Discernment is key in spirituality, as individuals need to determine what feels right for them and what doesn't.The spiritual journey involves shadow work and navigating the dark aspects of oneself, but it also leads to growth and transformation.Finding balance and grounding oneself are important in maintaining a healthy spiritual practice. Soul contracts involve choosing challenging life experiences for the purpose of growth and learning.During times of emotional intensity, it is important to practice grounding and self-care.Each person's spiritual journey is unique, and it is not necessary to leave behind loved ones who may not be on the same path.Introducing mindfulness practices, such as deep breathing, to children can help them regulate their emotions and develop self-awareness.Allowing each person to follow their own spiritual journey is essential, as everyone has their own unique path.I appreciate your support!If you feel called to support the podcast, leave a review on Spotify ​here​ or Apple ​here​…And if you know someone who would benefit from this episode…Consider forwarding them this email.Other ways to follow me:Instagram: ​wellness_matters_tribe​Facebook: ​wellness matters​Website:​ wellnessmatterstribe.com​My book: ​The Missing Piece​

Brett & Harry are back with another solo episode where they dive into personal growth, entrepreneurship, fitness, and faith. The discussions often feature reflections on accountability, discipline, and overcoming personal obstacles, with a strong emphasis on living a meaningful, purpose-driven life aligned with Christian values. We hope you enjoy and please, if you have any feedback, we really appreciate it. Reach out to us on any of our social platforms. We just want to get better, provide the best product we can and grow with ya! Pumped.Key topics covered:- Importance of consistent fitness routines and goal setting.- Accountability and self-reflection in maintaining healthy habits.- Utilizing faith and spirituality to support personal development.- Building mental resilience through discipline and routine.- Embracing discomfort and challenges to fuel personal growth.Timestamps:(00:02) Embracing Friction for Growth(03:54) Striving Towards Personal Transformation(15:40) Unlocking Personal Growth Through Coaching(23:21) Navigating Vulnerability and Self-Improvement(35:37) Revealing the Power of Prayer(43:20) Walking the Path of Trailblazing*** SPONSOR ***CarnivoreCrowd - CrowdHealthThe CarnivoreCrowd over at CrowdHealth is bringing together metabolically healthy people to share in medical expenses. It's incredible. They're providing an alternative to health care coverage in the form of a community-based approach. It's pretty simple - you pay a monthly fee and then when your medical expenses come up you simply cover them with cash (which is often times 50% less) and then the crowd bands together and splits those costs through a crowdfunding model. We've both used this service for the last two years and love it.Check out their new CarnivoreCrowd and if you sign up be sure to use code MEATMAFIA for a discount on your first 3 months!We Feed RawI've been a dog owner for the last two years and I can confidently say that nothing has made a bigger difference than feeding my dog, Sunny, raw food. I've been feeding her We Feed Raw for the last 18 months and Sunny has transformed into the healthiest dog I've possibly ever seen (I am biased though).If you're a dog owner who's tired of feeding their dog kibble, check out We Feed Raw and use code MEAT to get 30% off.*** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what's happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It's a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA

Meat Mafia friends! Today's a special episode. This is the start of a continued series of solo episodes between us both. We'll be mixing them in with our interviews with guests and honestly can't wait to get more involved with our community, and share more about our lifestyle and values. We hope you enjoy and please, if you have any feedback, we really appreciate it. Reach out to us on any of our social platforms. We just want to get better, provide the best product we can and grow with ya! Pumped. Key topics covered:- Personal growth through structured routines and challenges.- Importance of time management and valuing time.- Developing mental and physical discipline.- Balancing personal life, business, and wellness.- Impact of faith and spirituality on personal development.- Transformation through overcoming self-doubt and insecurities.Timestamps:(00:02) Deep Dive Into Personal Transformation(03:47) Transformative Journey to Self-Discovery(07:45) Transformation Through Challenges and Coaching(19:02) Embracing Beginner Mindset for Growth(26:02) Navigating Priorities and Challenges(36:09) Morning Routine for Self-Improvement(45:05) Committing to Personal Growth*** SPONSOR ***CarnivoreCrowd - CrowdHealthThe CarnivoreCrowd over at CrowdHealth is bringing together metabolically healthy people to share in medical expenses. It's incredible. They're providing an alternative to health care coverage in the form of a community-based approach. It's pretty simple - you pay a monthly fee and then when your medical expenses come up you simply cover them with cash (which is often times 50% less) and then the crowd bands together and splits those costs through a crowdfunding model. We've both used this service for the last two years and love it.Check out their new CarnivoreCrowd and if you sign up be sure to use code MEATMAFIA for a discount on your first 3 months!We Feed RawI've been a dog owner for the last two years and I can confidently say that nothing has made a bigger difference than feeding my dog, Sunny, raw food. I've been feeding her We Feed Raw for the last 18 months and Sunny has transformed into the healthiest dog I've possibly ever seen (I am biased though).If you're a dog owner who's tired of feeding their dog kibble, check out We Feed Raw and use code MEAT to get 30% off.*** LINKS***Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what's happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinTwitter - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It's a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA

  In this episode, Christian Bacasa interviews Jason Klass about Tenkara fishing. They discuss the advantages of Tenkara, how Jason transitioned to Tenkara, and dispel common myths about the method. They also explore the versatility of Tenkara and the different techniques used. Jason explains the different types of Tenkara rods and offers tips for choosing the right one. In this conversation, Jason Klass discusses various aspects of Tenkara fishing. He provides insights on choosing the right rod for beginners, the flexibility and preferences in rod action, fishing for big fish with Tenkara, different line lengths, connecting the line to the rod, using tapered lines and level fluorocarbon lines, the advantages of Tenkara rods, and approaching Tenkara with a beginner's mind. Takeaways Tenkara is a versatile method of fly fishing that offers many advantages, such as efficient pocket water fishing and a better connection to the river. Tenkara is not just for beginners or kids; it is a self-imposed challenge that appeals to experienced anglers seeking new challenges. Tenkara rods are telescopic and typically made of high-modulus graphite or a mix of graphite and fiberglass. They come in various lengths and flex patterns. There are different techniques specific to Tenkara, such as using flies with reverse hackle to create motion and enticing fish with repeated casting. When choosing a Tenkara rod, consider the length, flex, and your fishing conditions. Many companies offer a trial period for returns. Softer rods are recommended for beginners as they are easier to cast. Rod preferences can change as anglers become more experienced and learn to manage their weak points. Tenkara can be used to catch big fish, and specialized rods are available for this purpose. Line length in Tenkara can vary depending on the fishing conditions and personal preference. Connecting the line to the rod in Tenkara requires a specific knot or other DIY methods. Tapered lines and level fluorocarbon lines are commonly used in Tenkara fishing. Tenkara rods have the advantage of easy replacement of broken parts. Approaching Tenkara with a beginner's mind allows for open-mindedness and exploration of the method. Fly Fishing Insider Blog is taking off and I'm putting out tons of content weekly.  Join the Loyalty Club for updates and all kinds of discounts! www.ffipodcast.com The Fly Fisherman's Channel has become my favorite place lately. I work with them, so the podcast is on there now and without ads. What I like is that it is the most extensive collection of fly fishing-specific content on the web! Subscribe with my link and get 10% off your subscription by using code: FFIP10SPRING23 https://bit.ly/10PtsOffFlyFishermansChannel If you like the Fly Fisherman's Channel, it really helps cover the show's overhead. Anyone you share that link with can help. Thanks!!! A lot of you have been asking what I'm using these days. Specifically, I use products from these companies because they have been shown to last and be worth the money. They tend to last long and have good functionality. I'll try to add them to the podcasts from now on and keep the list up to date. Additionally, I'll be doing more reviews, but taking a look now is worthwhile. Grundéns Waders - https://bit.ly/grundénswaders  Simms Fishing - Packs, Boots, Accessories, Waders - https://bit.ly/simmsfishingmain Patagonia - Clothing, Shells, Packs - https://bit.ly/patagoniamainpage Gerber Gear - Fishing Tools, Nipper, Pliers - https://bit.ly/gerbergearfishing BD - Clothing, Jackets, Headlamps - https://bit.ly/bdmainpage Gryal 24 Oz Bottle - Water Purification - https://bit.ly/gryalwaterpurification

Today is a special episode because, after five years, this podcast is ending. You'll hear why in this episode. Debbie and her husband, Sam Harrington, talk about why it's time for a finale, about getting old, about legacy (and how it's different for the two of them, right now), about their life during the past decade, how it's changing even now (they're both 72), and about what lies ahead, at least creatively.  Frankly, Debbie doesn't sound very happy in this episode, but that's because this has been a hard decision. Debbie thinks it's the right one; Sam needs convincing. But there is some good news!Debbie is continuing to explore the topic of [b]old age on Substack where she writes essays, host Q&A's, and has created a lively community of [b]old women writers, in their 60s, 70s, and 80s. And some younger women too. She invites you to join her on Substack! It's more interactive than the podcast, you'll get to know other subscribers in the Comments, and you can offer your own take on the topic of what it's really like to get old and why it requires [b]oldness.https://debbieweil.substack.comEndings are always bittersweet but you've got access to 120 past episodes of [B]old Age on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. //////////Continue the conversation about [B]old Age, and what getting old is really like, on Debbie's [B]OLD AGE Substack. ////////// Mentioned in this episode or useful:S3E21: Nicholas Christakis on How the Pandemic Will Affect Your Life Until 2024S4E13: Nicholas Christakis With a COVID Update and the Connection Between Pandemics, War, and Climate ChangeS3E24: Steven Petrow on the Stupid Things He Won't Do When He Gets OldS6E8: Steven Petrow on His Sister Julie, the Importance of Choice, and Medical Aid in DyingS5E7: Andrew Steele on Research at the Cellular Level That Could Slow AgingS4E17: Dr. Bree Johnston on Psychedelic Therapy to Ease Fear of DeathAt Peace: Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life by Samuel Harrington MD (​Grand Central Life & Style; 2018)LA PETITE PERIGOURDINE, Paris (restaurant Debbie & Sam mention, where Julie-Roxane used to work)Debbie's Substack editor: Erin ShetronFINALLY, a shoutout to Julie-Roxane, Debbie's podcast producer (currently off social media & website-less!). Without JR, there would be no podcast. More [B]OLD AGE:debbieweil.com/podcast120 episodes of the [B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE continues on SubstackEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comDebbie and Sam's blog, started in 2013: Gap Year After SixtyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Today, Debbie talks with Sarah Fay, an award-winning author, writing teacher, and keynote speaker whose work has been featured in and on NPR, Oprah Daily, Forbes, The Los Angeles Times, and more. Her journalistic memoir Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses (HarperCollins, 2022) was an Apple Best Books pick and was hailed in The New York Times as a “fiery manifesto of a memoir.” Her sequel memoir, called Cured, tells the story of Sarah's full recovery from serious mental illness and how recovery is possible for everyone. You can find it on her Substack as an exclusive publication.She writes for many publications, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, Time, and The Paris Review, where she was an advisory editor. Her essays have been chosen as a Notable Mention in Best American Essays and nominated for Pushcart Prizes. As a teacher, she's on the faculty at Northwestern University and runs Writers at Work, a weekly publication, along with workshops, to help writers produce their best work on Substack and get paid (very) well to do it. Her master plan is to make Substack the literary center of the universe. Today, Debbie and Sarah talk about the parallels between her work as an author, her journey from misdiagnosis to recovery from serious mental illness and her work as a teacher for Substack writers. They touch on emotional literacy, the prerequisites for healing from mental illness, how to deal with anxieties as writers, what Substack is and who it is for and what Sarah loves the most about helping writers.  //////////Don't miss the Behind The Scenes for every episode in Debbie's [B]OLD AGE newsletter. ////////// Mentioned in this episode or useful:Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses by Sarah Fay (‎HarperOne, 2022)Cured - The Memoir, serialized on SubstackSarah Fay on NPR - Best Of: Diagnosing Mental Health and 'A Molecule Away from Madness' and Without a biological basis, how reliably can we diagnose and treat mental illness? Community of Substack Writers run by Sarah: Substack Writers at WorkSarah's website: https://sarahfay.org/Thomas Insel, MD, former director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and author of Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health (Penguin Press, 2022) where he mentions the 3 Ps Sarah talks about on this episode. Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE newsletter on SubstackEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comDebbie and Sam's blog: Gap Year After SixtyInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Today Debbie talks to Patty Ivey about life changes and opportunities opening up for her after being diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer last year. Inspiring doesn't really cover it as a way to describe Patty. Neither does [b]old, as in [B]OLD AGE. Patty and Debbie go back at least 15 years, when Debbie was a regular at Patty's Down Dog yoga studio in DC. It was always special when Patty, the owner, taught a class. Her classes were different. They offered all the benefits that practicing yoga offers beyond what happens on the mat; with Patty teaching, the class was mind-expanding. She made yoga open up new possibilities for how to live. So when Debbie saw Patty posting beautiful, bald photos of herself on her LinkedIn page, she immediately got in touch to find out how she was doing. As Patty explains it, she is using life principles from yoga, which include leaving room for what we don't know and focusing on something bigger than ourselves, as she looks ahead.  She acknowledges an identity shift that has come with cancer. Some older version of herself is no longer there, but she's okay with that. Like most women, Debbie is terrified of getting breast cancer, but with Patty as a guide (she's also a mentor and a life coach as well as being a serial entrepreneur), it seems there could be an upside. We hope you are as inspired by this conversation as Debbie was.  //////////Don't miss the Behind The Scenes  for every podcast episode in Debbie's [B]OLD AGE newsletter on Substack.////////// Mentioned in this episode or useful:Patty's website: https://thepattyivey.com/Patty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattyiveyHer studio in DC: https://www.downdogyoga.com/Her yoga teacher Baron Baptiste: https://www.baptisteyoga.com/Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE newsletter on SubstackEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comDebbie and Sam's blog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

In the Intro to this episode, you'll hear Steven Petrow talking about his sister Julie Petrow's death last June 2023. After years of battling ovarian cancer, Julie, Steven's five-years-younger little sister, chose to die in her New Jersey home by drinking a lethal cocktail. She was surrounded by her family. And it was legal. She used a procedure called MAID or medical aid in dying, which is now legal in 10 states in the U.S. plus the district of Columbia.But before she died, she made Steven, who is a bestselling author and a contributing columnist for The Washington Post, promise to write about how she chose to die, in order to raise awareness around MAID, a practice that many people don't know about, or don't understand, even though it was first legalized in Oregon, almost 30 years ago. So Steven did, publishing an essay about Julie and her decision in The New York Times a few months ago. It got a huge reception with over 600 comments on the NYT's site. In this episode, Steven explains more: What the term medical aid in dying means and what it is exactly (it used to be called physician assisted suicide, but a physician is NOT present)Why he thinks only 9,000 people have availed themselves of the procedure since it first became legalizedWhy it's mostly used by educated whites (for one thing, the cocktail of lethal drugs cost $700 to $900 and is NOT reimbursable)This is simply a fascinating episode and Steven is a lovely guest, eloquent, respectful, and informed. It was such a pleasure to have him back on the show. As always, see below for links to his articles and books, including the NYT article, and a link to the first time he was on the show almost three years ago.   //////////Don't miss Debbie's Behind The Scenes essay on Substack accompanying every episode of the podcast. ////////// Mentioned in this episode or useful:Steven Petrow's websiteI Promised My Sister I Would Write About How She Chose to Die by Steven Petrow (New York Times, Dec. 28, 2024)A cancer patient had decided how to die. Here's what I learned from her.  by Steven Petrow (Washington Post, Feb. 18, 2024)NPR podcast with Steven Petrow about MAID  (Feb. 22, 2024)He didn't want his sister to die. But her suffering helped him understand her choice (NPR, Feb. 25, 2024)How Aid in Dying Became Medical, Not Moral by Rachel E. Gross (New York Times, Oct. 24, 2023)At Peace: Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life by Samuel Harrington MD (Grand Central Life & Style; February 2018)States Where Medical Aid in Dying is Authorized[B]OLD AGE Podcast S3E24 - Steven Petrow on the Stupid Things He Won't Do When He Gets OldStupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old: A Highly Judgmental, Unapologetically Honest Accounting of All the Things Our Elders Are Doing Wrong by Steven Petrow (Citadel; June 29, 2021)Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE newsletter on SubstackEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comDebbie and Sam's blog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Today, Debbie talks with Kirsten Powers, a New York Times bestselling author, a liberal columnist and, most recently, an on-air political analyst with CNN. In 2023, after almost two decades, she left what she calls the “media circus” to pursue a different life as a writer and a life coach. Kirsten, who is 56, is [b]old by any definition.Prior to CNN she was at Fox (as a liberal voice) and before that she was a columnist for USA Today, The Daily Beast, American Prospect Online, and the New York Post. Her recent bestselling book is Saving Grace: Speak Your Truth, Stay Centered, and Learn to Coexist with People Who Drive You Nuts.Currently Kirsten writes a very popular newsletter on Substack, called, appropriately, "Changing the Channel." It's about living authentically, unlearning societal conditioning, and how to actually change your life. She published an essay recently about her plan to move to Italy with her husband because, as she put it, the U.S. is unlivable, with school shootings, the frenetic pace of life and because it's too expensive. Somehow we are societally conditioned to accept this, as if it's normal. But it's not, Kirsten emphasizes. The post went viral, hitting a nerve with her many readers. Now she's working on a book proposal. Since leaving her on-air job, Kirsten has been deliberately pursuing what she calls a "more easeful life" that is less striving and less accomplishment-oriented. It includes writing on Substack, which she loves. In this episode she also talks about her transition from evangelical christian to atheist. Kirsten is fast thinking and provocative and Debbie loved this conversation with her. //////////Don't miss the Behind The Scenes for every episode in Debbie's [B]OLD AGE newsletter.//////////  Mentioned in this episode or useful:Kirsten Powers - Wikipediakirstenpowers.comChanging the Channel : Kirsten's Substack newsletterThe way we live in the United States is not normal: Kirsten's viral Substack post about moving to Italy  (Nov. 29, 2023)Saving Grace: Speak Your Truth, Stay Centered, and Learn to Coexist with People Who Drive You Nuts by Kirsten Powers (Convergent Books; Nov. 2021)Kirsten Powers: A liberal working for Fox News (Washington Post, June 17, 2015)What are the Nine Enneagram Types?CP Enneagram where Kirsten is studying for an Enneagram certificate.Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®)Jonathan Merritt on Personal Transformation and the Complicated Intersection of Faith and Culture:  Season 5, Episode 19 of the podcast.Behind the Scenes with Jonathan Merritt  by Debbie Weil (Substack, July 7, 2023)My Complicated Feelings About Tim Keller by Kirsten Powers (Substack, May 24, 2023)MEA: the midlife wisdom school  in Baja, MX and Sante Fe, NM where Debbie and Kirsten met. Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE newsletter on SubstackGap Year After Sixty Debbie Weil and husband Sam Harrington's joint blog Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Today, Debbie talks to Dale Russakoff, a veteran reporter for The Washington Post, a bestselling author, and a classmate from her Harvard/Radcliffe class of 1974. They talk about her surprising experience at Harvard as a woman from the South, her distinguished career as a journalist, and the importance of family. Debbie knew that Dale had been a reporter for The Washington Post for almost 30 years. And that she is the author of a best-selling book, THE PRIZE. But in this episode she told Debbie things she'd never heard before. Like what it was like to be a Southern girl at Harvard (with a Southern accent). Dale said she was reluctant to open her mouth at first. She'd grown up in Birmingham, AL and when she arrived in Cambridge she learned that Radcliffe never admitted white women from the South because the admissions committee assumed they were all racist. She and Debbie talk about what it was like to be a female student in the man's world of Harvard, how "ambition" fit into her college years and, later, how it related to Dale's career in journalism. They talk about the importance of family, including grandchildren. And how she feels AT. CAPACITY. (i.e. too busy) in semi-retirement, at age 71. //////////Don't miss Debbie's Substack essay on the topic of AT. CAPACITY. ////////// Mentioned in this episode or useful:The Prize: Who's in Charge of America's Schools? By Dale Russakoff (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 2015)New York Times review of THE PRIZE (Aug. 18, 2015)Dale's reporting about the South when she was a college student: The Other Lost Cause (The Harvard Crimson, May 13, 1974)How a girl in the old South grew up to be a civil rights historian and a Harvard president: a review of a new memoir by Drew Faust, President of Harvard from 2007 - 2018 (LA Times, Aug. 17, 2023)Nathan Pusey  President of Harvard from 1953 to 1971:Matina Horner President of Radcliffe College in the 1970s The first two in a trilogy of podcast episodes Conversations with two more of Debbie's classmates from the Harvard/Radcliffe class of 1974:A'lelia Bundles on Legacy, Leadership and Growing [B]older at 70Winifred White Neisser on Ambition, Embracing 70, and What Comes Next Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE newsletter on SubstackEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comDebbie and Sam's blog: Gap Year After Sixty Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Planning, Structure, and Success Metrics   This week on She Talks Business, I'm joined by Mackenzie St Laurant again to talk about The Beginner Mind Essentials for Business. This episode is all about sharing the secrets to building a thriving business. This episode covers essential aspects such as structuring business activities, goal setting, and sustaining your momentum. Riding the Wave of New Beginnings With the new year starting, you have this fresh and energizing energy that you should harness because it can kick-start your business success. There's a transformative power in setting goals and planning meticulously for the upcoming year. Take the time and harness this energy to create structured planning and effective time management to propel your business forward. Business Goal Setting For guaranteed success, reverse engineer your business goals. Break down your revenue targets, establish monthly milestones, and consistently evaluate your progress. I can't emphasize enough the importance of setting realistic and achievable goals to lay the groundwork for sustainable growth. Structuring Business Operations Structure and organize your business operations for optimal functionality. You'll see positive business interaction by establishing robust business structures, fully understanding your business model, and creating systems to enhance client engagement. Winning the Customer Game and Sustaining Momentum Prioritize customer acquisition and steer clear of operational analysis paralysis. In order to acquire and retain clients, nurture your business relationships, and monitor progress toward your sales goals, you must understand the cyclical nature of sales and develop an adaptive mindset needed to overcome challenges. Marketing and Personal Connections Allocating time for networking events, leveraging various strategies to maintain business visibility, and articulating your business vision is crucial. There's nothing more significant than networking and building personal connections. However, remember to establish boundaries for yourself to prevent burnout. With these insights, you can seize the opportunity to implement strategies and pave the way for a year of unprecedented success and fulfillment in your business endeavors. Here's to conquering the world of business with a Beginner Mindset!   What's In This Episode Reverse engineering business goals for the year The importance of business structure and understanding the business model Prioritizing acquiring customers when starting a business Structuring time and regularly attending networking events   What To Do Next Visit lisalarter.com/e138 for all resources from this episode.

 This is the last episode in 2023. Back on Jan. 26, 2024! *Debbie talks to Mary Pipher, a psychologist and bestselling author of 11 books including the ground-breaking Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls.  She was the first psychologist to recognize and articulate why life was difficult for adolescent girls and why so many of them felt bad about themselves.More recently, she has written Women Rowing North: Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing As We Age, about women navigating the transition from middle age to old age (the topic of this podcast!).In 2022, she published a memoir, A Life in Light: Meditations on Impermanence. In her new book, just out in paperback, Mary, now 76, talks about her difficult childhood and her relationship with her parents, the importance of family and community, living in a small town in Nebraska, and what the particular challenges of getting old are. She also talks about forgiveness, about adopting Buddhism and her definition of happiness. Per the title, she's obsessed with light, through trees, on walks, at certain times of day, in certain rooms, and in memories — and how the light makes her feel happy and complete.She says her knowledge about happiness comes from being someone who has struggled with sadness and anxiety much of her life, something that resonates strongly with Debbie.This is a great episode. Mary articulates so well what it's really like to get old and yet still feel so alive.//////////Don't miss the Behind The Scenes essay accompanying each episode in Debbie's [B]OLD AGE on Substack.////////// Mentioned in this episode or useful:MaryPipher.comA Life in Light: Meditations on Impermanence by Mary Pipher (Bloomsbury Publishing paperback edition, Dec. 12, 2023)Reviving Ophelia 25th Anniversary Edition: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls by Mary Pipher PhD & Sara Gilliam (‎Riverhead Books 2019)Women Rowing North: Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing As We Age by Mary Pipher (Bloomsbury Publishing paperback  2020)Finding Light in Winter by Mary Pipher (Guest Essay for The New York Times, Dec. 11, 2023)This is 74: Mary Pipher Responds to The Oldster Magazine QuestionnaireJane Jarvis, Player of Jazz and Mets Music, Dies at 94 (New York Times, Jan. 30, 2010) Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.comEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.com[B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE newsletter on SubstackFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Today, Debbie speaks to Winifred White Neisser, a classmate from the Harvard/Radcliffe Class of 1974. Winifred looks back on her career as a television executive in the all-male, all-white Hollywood entertainment industry and talks about what comes next.  Both Debbie and Winifred are looking forward to celebrating their 50th Harvard reunion next year.Wini, as her friends call her, is very modest. She doesn't think of herself as a [b]old woman. So it took Debbie a while to get her to talk about her success as an entertainment executive. She capped her 34-year career as Senior VP of Sony Pictures for Television Movies and Miniseries. Her award-winning projects include the movie A Raisin in the Sun for ABC and Call me Claus, a Christmas movie which starred Whoopi Goldberg.It's her Midwestern upbringing, Wini told Debbie. They don't brag or show off in Milwaukee, WI where she grew up. She was never propelled by ambition, she told Debbie. Nor did she plan out next steps as she rose to her position as a top exec. But it wouldn't be accurate to say that her career “just happened.”//////////Don't miss the accompanying essays for the podcast in Debbie's [B]OLD AGE newsletter on Substack. You can subscribe free.//////////This interview is a story of quiet capability and determination - and underneath, a fierce drive. Debbie was fascinated by her classmate's story because, with one exception, it's so different from hers. Debbie married at the absurdly young age of 21 (she was a junior at Harvard). She had her first baby at 25 and two more by age 31. Wini married much later and had her two children in her mid 30s, all the while climbing the TV executive ladder, first at NBC and later at Sony.In contrast, Debbie's early motherhood derailed her career in journalism. She was married to a busy young doctor so someone had to hold down the fort at home. She stepped willingly into that role, but felt a good deal of frustration trying to work part-time as a freelance journalist. Underneath, she had the same fierce drive that Wini had. She just couldn't express it, career-wise, until some years later.As the conversation continued, Debbie realized that fierce drive and determination sum up the common thread she shares with her female classmates from the Harvard/Radcliffe Class of 1974. There were only 300 women (Cliffies, as they were called) in a class of 1,500 students. So they were vastly outnumbered. They were polite about it, but they were all determined to be successful in their chosen fields — both in Harvard's male-dominated classrooms and later in the world of work. So much has changed for women in the past 50 years so this conversation with Wini is the first of several Debbie is planning with these [b]old women, her 1974 Radcliffe classmates. Note: it's a bit confusing to explain but Radcliffe was the name of the women's college that was part of Harvard in the 1970s and earlier, so technically the women attended Harvard/Radcliffe. Radcliffe has now been subsumed by Harvard. And the ratio of women to men in a Harvard class is now 50-50. So much has changed in 50 years.Hope you enjoy this compelling conversation with a 70-year-old (b)old woman. Mentioned in this episode or useful:Lesley UniversityInterview with Winifred White Neisser in The Historymakers (Nov. 17, 2013)From Season 4, an interview with another accomplished woman of the Harvard/Radcliffe Class of 1974: A'lelia Bundles on Legacy, Leadership, and Growing Bolder at 70Angel City Chorale (Winifred is now the Executive Director)Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE newsletter on SubstackEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comDebbie and Sam's blog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Today, Debbie talks with Rona Maynard, an author, writer, and former VIP, as she puts it. When she left Canada's leading magazine for women as editor-in-chief, she began looking for her next big project. Around this time, her husband suggested getting a dog. She resisted for several years, then relented. When she was 65, they adopted Casey, a two-year-old rescue mutt with an appealing personality.He left dog hairs everywhere and peed on her favorite chair the day they brought him home. But the result was an unexpected next new thing, a gradual transformation  of how she is approaching life, and a lovely new book, a memoir, titled Starter Dog.//////////Don't miss Behind The Scenes for every new episode in Debbie's [B]OLD AGE newsletter. Leave a comment on Substack and she will respond.//////////Of course, the book is not just about her dog. Rona is an extraordinary writer so it is  the woven story of her life as a young woman and a young wife, her ambitions, her relationship to food (and Casey's), getting older, and how - with Casey leading the way through her Toronto neighborhood - she began to soften and notice more. In the book she illuminates how taking Casey for daily walks ultimately made her a better person. She pulls the past and present together, and, engagingly, includes quotations from two of Debbie's favorite poets: Emily Dickinson and Gerard Manley Hopkins.Rona learns how to be kind (kindness was not stressed when she was growing up in a household full of ambition), how to befriend strangers and the homeless, how to appreciate the details of changing seasons and the outdoors (after working at a desk for so many years), how to be more patient, and how to live in the moment.Because of course while she was growing old - eight years pass - her dog was growing older. Casey is now 10, while Rona's in her mid-70s, and he's teaching her how to embrace old age. Just take it one walk, one squirrel, one bowl of dog food (two if you're lucky), and one day at a time.Mentioned in this episode or useful:Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World by Rona Maynard (ECW Press, 2023)My Mother's Daughter: a Memoir  by Rona Maynard (McClelland & Stewart, 2009)RonaMaynard.comRona's new Substack newsletter: Amazement SeekerPoet Emily DickinsonPoet Gerard Manley Hopkins Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE newsletter on SubstackEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comDebbie and Sam's blog: Gap Year After SixtyLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Welcome back to Season 6! You might've noticed that we changed the name of the show to more accurately reflect the focus, which is to explore the transition from midlife to old age. [B]OLDER seemed a bit too general, so it's now [B]OLD AGE. Given our ageist society, it requires [b]oldness to say proudly, "I am old." This season our goal is to be even more honest and vulnerable about what it's like as the clock ticks away.For this first episode, Debbie is joined by her husband, Sam Harrington, a popular recurring guest who is known for his dry humor. He's a retired physician and an author.They start by talking about how aging has suddenly accelerated for both of them, in their early 70s. Sam says he can see his telomeres fraying when he looks in the mirror. He notes that only a decade ago they still looked remarkably young in photos. (See photo accompanying this episode; in 2014 Debbie and Sam were hanging out in Madagascar with lemurs.)//////////Don't miss the Behind The Scenes for every episode in Debbie's [B]OLD AGE newsletter. Leave a comment or question on Substack and she promises to respond.//////////They also talk about the long vigil of accompanying a dying parent and how that affects your own sense of old age; how health span has noticeably increased in the past 50 years;  and what the stunning demographic shift to an aging society will mean. By 2030, there will be more adults over 65 than children under 18. Debbie notes the parallel between the acceleration of aging and the acceleration of global warming. At first the changes are slow and hardly noticeable. Then they happen all at once, like this past summer.But the conversation veers back to the physiological fact of aging. Sam's favorite mantra is that "80 might be the new 60, but 86 is the new 85." The current research to better understand and to slow aging may be too late to benefit them, Sam says.  Mentioned in this episode or useful:Definition of heuristicDefinition of telomeresLiving to 120 is becoming an imaginable prospect (The Economist, Sept. 28, 2023)How a Vast Demographic Shift Will Reshape the World (The New York Times, July 16, 2023)The Washington Gerontocracy (The New Yorker, September 24, 2023)AT PEACE: Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life by Samuel Harrington MD (Hachette, 2018)Earlier podcast episode: S5-EP7: Andrew Steele on Research at the Cellular Level That Could Slow AgingSam's summer project: Island Workforce Housing on Deer Isle, Maine. Connect with Debbie:[B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE newsletter on SubstackEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comDebbie & Sam's joint blog: Gap Year After Sixty Facebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell)How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or SpotifyCredits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

When Debbie started this podcast almost five years ago, she was as she puts it "a mere 67." Old age seemed very far away. Now it doesn't.So this season we're focusing on the lived experience of old age. What's it really like? What are the truths, both positive and negative, about moving from midlife to old age? How do you OWN being old in a society that denigrates and devalues old people? //////////Don't miss the BTS (behind-the-scenes) for every episode in Debbie's [B]OLD AGE newsletter.//////////We'll still talk about things like finding purpose and redefining retirement. But we'll also look at the upside of slowing down; for example, "being" vs. "doing" when you've been driven by ambition your whole life. The point is to bring you honest and vulnerable dispatches of the ordinary and the profound. And so this little tweak in the name: it's now the [B]OLD AGE podcast because it takes courage and [b]oldness to move gracefully from midlife into old age. We hope what we talk about here will help you on your own transition into [b]old age, wherever you are now. Maybe you're young and worrying about becoming middle-aged. Or you're in midlife and looking ahead.As always, send comments or questions to thebolderpodcast@gmail.com.  And check out Debbie's new [B]OLD AGE newsletter where you can get the BTS (behind-the-scenes) on each episode of the podcast, read her personal essays, get writing tips, and more. You can leave your comments on every Substack post. Debbie promises to respond.  Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLD AGE podcast[B]OLD AGE newsletter on SubstackEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog with her husband Sam: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilOur Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell)Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

1. Who is Vala Afshar?Vala Afshar is a prominent figure in the world of technology and digital transformation. He currently serves as the Chief Digital Evangelist for Salesforce, a leading international CRM software company. Vala has a remarkable life story that began with the Iranian revolution in 1979. At the age of 10, he and his family needed to immigrate to the United States as refugees, separated from his father. Vala's journey to this influential position is marked by his resilience and dedication. Today, Vala Afshar is renowned for his thought leadership, digital presence, and storytelling abilities. He has nearly one million followers on Twitter (now X), over 600 published articles, and is the author of two books: The Pursuit of Social Business Excellence and his newest book Boundless: A New Mindset for Unlimited Business Success.  Afshar is also the co-host of DisrupTV, a weekly podcast show covering the latest digital business and innovation market trends.2. What Can you learn?Vala's journey to success is characterized by his resilience and social skills. Despite earning his undergraduate and graduate degrees in electrical engineering, he only ventured into social media, writing, and book authorship in his early 40s. Vala's path led him to Salesforce, where he is now known as a prolific thought leader and the company's chief storyteller. Here are three pieces of advice he shares:Develop Your Personal Brand: Vala emphasizes the importance of building a personal brand and a positive digital footprint. He believes that your online presence, coupled with what you share, can reveal a lot about you. He encourages avoiding negative criticism on social media and being mindful, especially when representing a public company like Salesforce.Build Better Habits: Drawing a parallel to athletes, Vala stresses the need for executives to establish habits that promote resilience, confidence, and adaptability. He underscores that building a strong brand, fostering communities, and nurturing trust requires consistent effort and commitment.Leave People Better: As a leader, Vala suggests leaving a positive impact on others as a hallmark of effective leadership. He believes that helping others succeed and adopting a beginner's mindset are key traits of a successful leader. Additionally, he underscores the importance of continuous learning, unlearning, and relearning as a fundamental aspect of achieving boundless goals.Join us to hear Vala Afshar's valuable insights on developing our personal brand, building healthy habits, and improving people's careers and lives.Thought Leadership SpotlightDr. Mohammad Odat serves as the President and CEO of Dale Carnegie of Jordan. Beyond his professional role, Mohammad is a respected thought leader within his community. In this episode, he illustrates the art of "Speaking in terms of the other person's point of view" through a practical example. He shares valuable insights on taking command of communication, and fostering stronger relationships, and emphasizes that these efforts yield tangible results in both our personal and professional spheresShow Notes and Links:Boundless: A New Mindset For Unlimited Business Success  by Vala AfsharThe Pursuit of Social Business Excellence by Vala AfsharVala's TwitterDisrupTV PodcastTake Command Book by Joe Hart and Michael CromA Minute in Leadership by Dr. Mohammad Odat

Hi Guys - Afshan hereDawn and I are enjoying a summer away from our adopted home Dubai, but are always thinking about you, our listeners, and how we can bring you the most diverse and relatable chats with athletes from the region and beyond.If you've arrived at our show for the first time - welcome, there's a lot of amazing content to go through, and hit that like and subscribe button for future updates and episodes. If you've been following us for a while, you're always in good company. Keep listening and loving, as always. Please also follow us on our social @themettleset on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn . Dawn introduced our summer series in the last episode, dedicated to the Beginner Mindset which, undoubtedly, will take anyone listening down memory lane.I vividly remember mine was a 90km undulating gradient bike race in the Liwa desert, in the far-flung western region of the UAE, just two months after learning how to ride a bike in 2020, having missed that milestone as a child.Unshackled from any pressure of time, power or performance, and unknown in the strava -sphere, the goal was to keep pedalling and be in the moment, enjoy it. And no matter how the race goes, the outcome would lead to growth - personal and athletic.Ultra-cyclists who Dawn interviews in this EP41:

Many of us are fearful of being a beginner, inexperienced, or not being absolutely amazing the very first time we try something new. This fear introduces rigidity into our lives that tells us it is protecting us from harm and uncertainty when really it is blocking us from creativity, possibility, solutions, and connection. In this episode, we discuss cultivating a beginner mindset and how that can empower us in every area of our lives. This episode speaks directly to anyone who feels that if they don't know what is going on at all times, then something must be wrong. We deserve some peace, a little relief, and a deep exhale. CONNECT WITH LOVE LETTERS AND MIXTAPES Send me a love letter: lovelettersandmixtapes@gmail.com IG @LOVELETTERSANDMIXTAPES Spotify @LOVELETTERSANDMIXTAPES TikTok @LOVELETTERSANDMIXTAPES Twitter @LOVELETTERSNMIX --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/love-letters-and-mixtapes/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/love-letters-and-mixtapes/support

Hi, Dawn here,I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Before I get into this episode, we want to remind you that we now have a YouTube channel. Expect video episodes - live right now- and new and fun types of content. Please subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@themettleset So back to this episode. This is the start of a new series which is dedicated to the Beginner Mindset. If you've been following along you'll know that throughout the podcast, we've had the opportunity to talk with so many amazing women - and men - about achieving some VERY big goals. We hope that you find our guests as relatable as we do, and keeping in this spirit, we wanted to share athletes speaking about their very first race or major sports challenge… be it in ultra-cycling, ultra-running, triathlon or even mountaineering. We wanted to do this to highlight that we all start somewhere and reinforce that there is beauty in the Beginner's Mindset. Today, we focus on self-supported ultra-cycling and you'll hear from Evelyn Weiss, Ella Barlow and Chris Thomas, as each shares their experience in their very first race. Find the athletes and the races they talk about below: Evelyn Weiss (@cyclingneve) discusses the 1,000km/10,000m NorthRace WestPhalia in Germany Ella Barlow (@ellabeebikes) discusses the 1,000km/12,000m BikingMan Portugal in Portugal Chris Thomas (@zemountaingoat) discusses the 330km /8,300m Le Tour Du Mont Blanc which spans France, Switzerland and Italy In this episode you'll hear about: their sporting background; their chosen first race; how and why they did it; the preparation for the race; what was going through their mind on the startline; the hardest part of the race & the highlight of the race; what the experience taught them; and and what advice they'd give to others thinking of taking on a self-supported ultra cycling race. Our wider support team for this episode includes Editor JJ Thompson and our Artwork is by the talented Alexandra Hickey of Studio Theodore.For more info, visit www.themettleset.com , and follow us on @themettlesetWe hope you enjoy! Dawn & Afshan @dawnable @afshahmed

Today, Debbie brings her husband Sam Harrington back on the show to wrap up another [B]OLDER season.You'll hear their 11-year-old granddaughter Ruthie talking about her recent trip with them to the Swiss Alps. Definitely a high point of the season and of the past year. A lot has happened during Season 5 of [B]OLDER: Debbie and Sam celebrated their 50th anniversary while they were in San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. Then, right after that, Debbie's 92-year-old mother died unexpectedly, prompting a lot of memories, much appreciation, and a blunt reminder of life's finitude.We re-ran episodes with some of our most popular guests who talked about psychedelic therapy and about Covid's place in the history of plagues.  *****NEW! Read and subscribe to Debbie's Substack.Substack is the new home for Debbie's newsletter. She offers behind-the-scenes commentary on the latest episodes of the podcast. She also writes from a personal perspective about entering the land of the old at 71.***** In Season 5 Debbie talked to new guests about cellular research on aging, about helping elderly parents plan ahead, what UNretirement is really like, and one of her all-time favorite interviews: a conversation with famed New York Times health columnist Jane Brody about what she learned from a half century at the Times. And finally, renowned writer and speaker Jonathan Merritt eloquently explained God and religion to Debbie, a non-church person.In this wrap-up you'll hear Sam - hopefully not slurping his coffee but maybe a little - and teasing Debbie about "jumping right in." (She likes that podcast expression; he does not.)This is the finale of Season 5 of the [B]OLDER podcast. Have a great summer, thank you for listening, and we'll be back in the fall.In the meantime, find Debbie on Substack where she writes about what it's really like to grow old(er)? Mentioned in this episode or useful:S5-EP8: Debbie & Sam on 50 Years of MarriageS5-EP19: Jonathan Merritt on Personal Transformation and the Complicated Intersection of Faith and CultureS5-EP6: Jane Brody on Life and Lessons From a Half Century at The New York TimesS5-EP7: Andrew Steele on Research at the Cellular Level That Could Slow AgingS5-EP11: Expat Bonnie Lee Black on the Pros (& Very Few Cons) of Retiring to San Miguel de AllendeS5-EP14: Best Of: Plague Expert Nicholas Christakis on Why the Pandemic Will End in 2024S5-EP17: Best Of: Dr. Bree Johnston on Psilocybin Trips and the Growing Acceptance of Psychedelic TherapyS5-EP10: Star Bradbury on How to Successfully Navigate the Care of Elderly Parents More linksOn Debbie's Substack: Switzerland with Ruthie: Mind-Bending and Memory-LadenBackroads (the tour company Debbie and Sam used for their trip to Switzerland)The Eiger Mountain which looms over GrindelwaldCrash Landing on You (the popular Korean TV series filmed in Iseltwald, Switzerland) Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastSubstack: https://debbieweil.substack.com/Email: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Today, Debbie speaks to Jonathan Merritt, one of America's most respected writers on faith and culture.Debbie met Jonathan in the hot tub in Baja Mexico, but don't get the wrong idea.They were both in Baja to attend a weeklong workshop organized by Modern Elder Academy. And as you'll hear in this episode, "change and transformation" were very much on the agenda.You may have heard her talk about MEA. It's billed as a midlife wisdom school whose core mission is to shift our negative mindset about aging.  MEA is also a little bit of paradise. The campus, bursting with pink bougainvillea, sits on a wide, surf-pounded beach near Todos Santos, MX, just north of Cabo.  *****NEW! Subscribe to Debbie's Substack.Substack is the new home for Debbie's regular newsletter. She offers behind-the-scenes commentary on the latest episodes of the podcast. She also writes in more depth, from a personal perspective, about the land of the old: the positives, the negatives, and the surprises. ***** Debbie and Jonathan were part of a group of about 20 in a recent workshop, pondering how to use sensory experience in the here and now to map out their futures. Debbie was intrigued with Jonathan's thoughtful comments. She was also drawn to his Atlanta accent which she couldn't quite place at first but which she recognized. She has a bunch of Georgia cousins.In the hot tub, Jonathan revealed a bit about why he had flown from New York to spend a week at MEA. She wanted to find out more so she invited him onto the show. And she wanted him to explain things to her, a non church-person. Jonathan is best known as a writer on the complicated intersection of faith and culture — as it applies to LGBTQ intolerance and evangelicalism  — and much more.The son of an evangelical leader and a former pastor himself, Jonathan was outed as gay a decade ago. He moved to New York City and has since become an award-winning contributor to The Atlantic, a senior columnist for Religion News Service; has authored several books (including the critically-acclaimed How to Speak God From Scratch); has been interviewed on ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, NPR and PBS; is a literary agent; has ghostwritten or collaborated on more than 50 books (with several titles landing on the NYTimes, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists); speaks and teaches at colleges, conferences and churches; has just finished writing his first children's book; and is writing a TV series about religion and popular culture.Oh, and he just turned 40.Despite — or perhaps because of — his achievements, Jonathan is working on a transformation, his own “what's next.” He's an old soul, he tells Debbie, so he's approaching this with intentionality; his week at MEA was just one step.On the podcast they talk about:The urge to embrace spirituality (and religion) as you get older.Why Sunday service at Yale's Battell Chapel felt like a safe place for Debbie to weep after her mother died recently — even though she is not a church-person.The definition of evangelicalism.The connection between evangelicalism and fundamentalism and far right conservative ideologies.The Rev. Tim Keller and his untimely death in May 2023 at age 72 (in his obituary, the NYT dubbed him Manhattan's Pioneering Evangelist).Jonathan's personal story of being outed as gay  just days before his 30th birthday, and then moving from Atlanta to NYC to start a new life.Appreciative inquiry and the art of asking ourselves the right questions.Jonathan's adaptation of The Ignation Examen as part of his daily intentional practice.And, despite his notable success as a journalist, speaker, literary agent, ghostwriter, creative and more, why he's feeling the need to transform himself at age 40.As Debbie tells Jonathan, she could listen to him explain things all day — especially as they relate to religion, church, community, identity, intolerance and more. And yes, it's okay to go to church, he told her. Even if you don't believe in God, per se. She loved this conversation and hopes you will too. Mentioned in this episode or useful:About Jonathanjonathanmerritt.comJonathan's InstagramTwitterLinks to Jonathan's workThe Ignatian ExamenJonathan's church: Good Shepherd New YorkTim Keller Taught Me About Joy by David Brooks (NYT, May 22 2023)My Complicated Feelings About Tim Keller (Kirsten Powers on her Substack,May 24 2023)What Does 'Evangelical' Mean? By Jonathan Merritt (The Atlantic, December 7 2015)The April 2023 workshop Debbie and Jonathan attended at MEA (led by Michael Perman)Yale's Battell Chapel Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Debbie brings her friend Karen Wickre back on the show to talk about "aging in place" and other things.They met over 20 years ago when Debbie interviewed Karen, who was editor of Google's blog, for Debbie's book, The Corporate Blogging Book. Not surprisingly, Google was an early adopter of this new form of communication.  They've stayed in touch ever since.Karen had a stellar career in tech, working at Google and then at Twitter. She retired when she was 65 and is now an editorial consultant. She lives in San Francisco where she's owned her apartment for over 20 years. After a strategically-planned renovation, she plans to stay there to "age in place." She is the author of Taking the Work Out of Networking: Your Guide to Making and Keeping Great Connections.They talk about the power of networking, the importance of connections later in life, planning ahead if you want to age in place, and what the definition of home is - beyond location - and how that might change as you grow older.Debbie shares her thoughts about what and where home is - as she looks ahead. Mentioned in this episode or useful:KarenWickre.comKaren's TwitterKaren's InstagramTaking the Work Out of Networking: Your Guide to Making and Keeping Great Connections by Karen Wickre (Gallery Books, 2019)S1-EP4: Karen Wickre on  What You Need to Know About Networking to Reinvent Your Life (March 22, 2019)Definition of "aging in place"Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life by Ryan Frederick (Johns Hopkins University Press; 2021)How to use design thinking to create a happier life for yourselfLook Out For Your Future Self (Ryan Frederick's blog, June 22, 2023)  Get the inside skinny on every episode of [B]OLDER:Subscribe to Debbie's newsletter for the inside story about every episode. You will also get her 34-page writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide.  Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

**GIVEAWAY** We are celebrating 100 episodes!!THANK YOU for being on this journey with me, whether you have been here since day 1 or not, I appreciate you BEYOND words!  I'm thinking a lot about my past self who started this podcast 2 1/2 years ago & felt called to talk with you today of 3 MINDSET TIPS to keep in mind as you start something new.TO CELEBRATE I am GIVING AWAY a $100 Airbnb gift card + a 30 minute coaching session!HOW TO ENTER: Leave a 5 STAR RATE + REVIEW of Journey to Limitless Podcast  on Apple Podcasts: ** MAKE SURE YOU SCREENSHOT your review before posting & send a photo of it on IG to me (Court | Podcast Host (@journeytolimitless_) | Instagram) (it can take a few days for the review to show)OR if you do not listen on APPLE, you can SCREENSHOT you listening to the episode post it to your IG stories + TAG ME (my IG is tagged above) with a reason of why you love the podcast! CONTEST ends WEDNESDAY 6/28 @ 11:59PM. Winner will be announced THURSDAY 6/29 on Instagram! 

Debbie talks with Dr. Bree Johnston, a geriatrician and palliative care physician in practice for 35 years who is also certified in psychedelic therapies. This is a re-airing of an episode published one year ago.The topic of psychedelic therapy has gone mainstream in the past several years and especially in the past year. In the year since Debbie and Dr. Bree spoke, the use of psilocybin, MDMA and other psychedelics as therapy for addiction, depression and to ease fear of death has been increasingly in the news. The use of psilocybin is now legal or decriminalized in a handful of states in addition to Oregon.Dr. Bree is an especially clear speaker and talks openly about the benefits of her own psilocybin trips. She tells us she wishes she could prescribe them for her elderly patients who are anxious about dying.She explains everything you might want to know about different psychedelics, what their effects are, what to be wary of and more.As to how this topic fits into aging and reinvention, Debbie says were she to receive a fatal diagnosis from cancer or another disease, she's pretty sure she would seek a guided psilocybin trip to ease fear of dying.   UPDATE on legal status of psychedelicsAs Evidence For Treatment Potential Grows, So Has Psychedelic Legality (VeryWellMind.com, Nov. 18, 2022)Where are psychedelics legal in the U.S.? (Hearst Newspaper Blogger Network, Nov. 25, 2022)U.S. could soon approve MDMA therapy, opening an era of psychedelic medicine (Nature, April 19, 2023)  RECENTLY IN THE NEWS:A Psychedelic Pioneer (Dr. Roland Griffiths) Takes the Ultimate Trip by David Marchese ((The New York Times, April 7, 2023).  COMPLETE SHOW NOTES:Complete show notes with more resources and links from the May 2022 airing of this episode are here. NOTE FROM DEBBIEIf you've been enjoying the podcast, please leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than two minutes and it really makes a difference.  Connect with Debbie:Website: debbieweil.comTwitter: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilFacebook: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilBlog: Gap Year After SixtyEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comDebbie  Media PartnersCoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNEXT FOR ME: former media partner (and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaPodcast websiteMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Debbie talks to the incomparably prolific writer and editor Sari Botton about her popular online Oldster Magazine and how the topic of growing old touches a nerve with everyone from Millennials to GenXers (she is 57) to Boomers. Sari Botton publishes three different newsletters on Substack and she's got over 1,500 paying subscribers.  So growing old is definitely a hot topic - and not just for Boomers in their 60s and 70s.Her approach to aging is interesting; in fact, she's been obsessed with growing older since she turned 10 and entered double digits. And she says she still feels 10 or 11 inside her head. She describes aging as traveling through time in a human body—of any gender, at every phase of life. Thus Oldster Magazine is about the experience of getting older and what that means at different junctures. In this episode Sari and Debbie talk about ageism (what it is and isn't); Sari's experiences of growing older (no more wooden clogs for her); and the close to 100 interviews she's done on Oldster about growing older (and what we can learn from them). They also talk about Martha Stewart's recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover. Does it make the point that you can look good in a swimsuit at any age (Martha is 81)? That age doesn't matter?? Or is this just Martha Stewart being Martha Stewart?They also delve into Sari's new skincare routine (yes, a nod to getting older) and why birthday parties are so important to her.Sari is the author of the memoir in essays, And You May Find Yourself...Confessions of a Late-Blooming Gen-X Weirdo and was a contributing editor and columnist at Catapult, and the former Essays Editor for Longreads. She edited the bestselling anthologies Goodbye to All That: Writers on Loving and Leaving NewYork and Never Can Say Goodbye: Writers on Their Unshakable Love for New York. She teaches creative nonfiction at Bay Path University and Kingston Writers' Studio. She publishes Oldster Magazine, Memoir Land, and Adventures in Journalism. She is the Writer in Residence in the creative writing department of SUNY New Paltz for Spring, 2023. Mentioned in this episode or useful:SariBotton.comOldster MagazineAdventures In "Journalism"Memoir LandSari's answers: This is 56: I Respond to My Own QuestionnaireAbout that Martha Stewart Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Cover... (Oldster Magazine, May 26, 2023)S5-EP15 of [B]OLDER: Abigail Thomas on Life at 81Anne LamottPatti SmithOldster T-shirts: OldsterMagazineMerchEgyptian Magic skincareGlow Juice skincare More from Oldster:This is 32: Beauty Journalist Jessica DeFino Responds to The Oldster Magazine QuestionnaireThis is 48-and-10-Months: Author and Podcaster Jennifer RomoliniThis is 46: Maggie SmithThis is 72: Master Memoirist Beverly DonofrioAn Interesting Question - by Abigail Thomas A Wrinkle in Time - by Laurie StoneThe Unpublishable  (Jessica DeFino's magazine about the beauty industry) Get the inside skinny on every episode of [B]OLDER:Subscribe to Debbie's newsletter for the inside story about every episode. You will also get her 34-page writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide.   Request from Debbie:If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference in attracting new listeners. Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNEXT FOR ME: former media partner (and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Today, Debbie speaks with bestselling author Abigail Thomas whom Stephen King calls “the Emily Dickinson of memoirists."Her new memoir, titled "Still Life at Eighty," is a series of loosely connected essays on the topic of aging. But it's so much more than that. Abby, as she insisted that Debbie call her, is funny and frank and profane as she talks about the good and the bad of aging. Yes, there are aches and pains. No, she doesn't mind being old. In fact, she loves it. She no longer cares what people think of her and - just for the record - she is not afraid of death. As she puts it: "Please God, let there be no afterlife."In this conversation she and Debbie talk about her writing (Debbie finds it "transcendent"), her relationship to time and memories, her longterm friendship with literary agent Chuck Verrill (who died in early 2022), and why she loves working with clay.Abby is the daughter of renowned science writer Lewis Thomas, the mother of four children and a grandmother of 12. She is the bestselling author of several previous memoirs, including "A Three Dog Life" and "What Comes Next and How to Like It." She lives in Woodstock, NY with her dogs, where she writes and teaches writing. Mentioned in this episode or useful:Her website: Abigail ThomasStill Life at Eighty: The Next Interesting Thing by Abigail Thomas (Golden Notebook Press (February 28, 2023)What Comes Next and How to Like It: A Memoir by Abigail Thomas (Scribner; 2015)A Three Dog Life: A Memoir by Abigail Thomas (Mariner Books; 2006)The Next Interesting Thing from Abigail Thomas (Next Avenue, March 9, 2023)Hope? Ha Ha Ha Ha... - by Abigail Thomas (Oldster Magazine, May 3, 2023)Memoir is Exploration, So Keep Yourself Open: An Interview with Abigail Thomas (Brevity Blog, April 20, 2023)Chuck Verrill, Editor and Agent, RIP (Chuck Verrill (her literary agent) died in 2022)"STILL LIFE AT EIGHTY is a little jewel box of a book, full of epiphanies that are comforting and merciless in the gentlest possible way. Both a series of meditations and a user's manual about growing old, I was amazed by its clarity... Even the title, with its deliberate ambiguity, is a very cool thing." — Stephen KingPHOTO CREDIT: Jennifer Waddell Get the inside skinny on every episode of [B]OLDER:Subscribe to Debbie's newsletter for the inside story about every episode. You will also get her 34-page writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide. Request from Debbie:If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference in attracting new listeners.  Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

The "In The Zone" podcast welcomes a special guest Kyle Wagner, an accomplished baseball coach, to discuss various aspects of coaching and the game of baseball. In this episode, the focus is on practice design, early coaching, and Kyle's book, "Green Light Hitting."Kyle shares his insights on designing effective practices that are engaging and challenging for players. He emphasizes the importance of developing players' skills and confidence through positive reinforcement and feedback through not only in failing but also successes in teachable moments. The conversation then shifts to Kyle's early coaching experiences and how he developed his coaching philosophy over time. He stresses the importance of building strong relationships with players and understanding their individual strengths and weaknesses.Kyle also discusses his book, "Green Light Hitting," which focuses on the mental aspects of hitting and how to develop a hitter's mental “degrees of freedom”.  He explains the importance of studying the game and analyzing successful hitters to develop effective hitting strategies.In addition to studying the game, Kyle also emphasizes the importance of studying people, including players, coaches, and other individuals in the baseball community. He believes that understanding human behavior and motivations is essential to effective coaching and leadership.Finally, Kyle shares his insights on a practice design template if you will and his "peak-end rule," which suggests that people's overall experience and memory of an event are heavily influenced by the peak (i.e., the most intense or emotionally significant moment) and the end of the event. He explains how this principle can be applied to coaching and creating positive experiences for players.Give him a follow on twitter for more awesome content: @gowagskyle Stay In the Zone

In this week's episode, I share the importance of becoming aware of our thoughts and overall mindset. Awareness allows us to take note of our current mindset state and, if we take action, can dramatically help us transform our lives in limitless ways.Key points: You don't know what you don't know (how this is a limitation) 3 different types of awareness How to utilize awareness as a stepping stoolSo, mama, how are you allowing awareness to propel you forward in your business and mom journey? Let me know! :)_____________________________________________________Grab your free guide to my top 5 tools to overcome imposter syndrome (+ a bonus gift inside) by entering your name and email here. I would love you to connect with me on Instagram - send me a DM and let me know what you loved about this episode @empowering.mompreneurTake a screenshot of this podcast episode and let me know what resonated with you, then SHARE it on your stories and TAG ME @empowering.mompreneur so I can reshare your story.Breeze by LiQWYD

Tallo is a digital portfolio platform where your teen can apply for scholarships, internships, and opportunities. Check them out at https://bit.ly/tallotalkingtoteens Visit our website, https://bit.ly/talkingtoteenswebsite, to sign up for our newsletter so you'll never miss an episode!Tom Vanderbilt, author of Beginners, discusses with us how parents can inspire their teenagers to be more confident in trying new things by being lifelong learners themselves. Turns out, being an expert beginner has its advantages!As parents, it's easy to get into a rut of only doing things we're already good at, or activities we've been doing for years. Yet our teens are essentially beginners at everything. And sometimes it becomes difficult to encourage them to try new things. Being a beginner can get old quickly—it's hard work!One of the biggest challenges parents may face is encouraging their teenager to step outside of their comfort zone. It's easy to get stuck in routines and habits, and teenagers are no exception. The problem is that this can lead to a lack of confidence in trying new things and can hinder their long-term growth and development. This can leave parents—who maybe haven't been beginners in a long time—unsure of how to best help their teens.To understand this, I spoke this week with Tom Vanderbilt, author of Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning.  As a parent himself, Tom found that he was spending a lot of time on the sidelines watching his daughter try new things and learn new skills. It wasn't until he realized that he wasn't doing the same for himself that he decided to become a beginner again. This sparked his journey into exploring the benefits of being a beginner and how it can positively impact parenting.In our interview, Tom points out it's important for parents to get out of their ruts and try new things because they are the primary role models for their teenagers. If parents are stuck in their own ways and not willing to try new things, it sends a message to their teens that it's okay to do the same. On the other hand, if parents are willing to step out of their comfort zones and try new things, it shows their teens that it's never too late to learn and grow.Tom suggests a handful of perspectives and outlooks parents can try to help their teens try new things. First, embrace being a beginner. As parents, sometimes it feels like we have to have all the answers for our kids. But it's okay to not know everything and be a beginner. In fact, embracing being a beginner can be a positive experience for both parents and their teenagers. It can help parents model resilience and perseverance when faced with challenges, and show their teens that it's okay to struggle with something new.Secondly, Tom says parents can use being a beginner as an opportunity to bond with their teenagers. Taking on challenges together can be a fun and rewarding experience for both parties, and can help parents and teens build stronger relationships. It can also help parents understand the challenges their teenagers face when trying new things, and provide a supportive environment for them to grow and learn. Plus, mustering through a challenge together can create lasting memories and missteps to laugh about together later. Being a beginner is not only important for personal growth but also for parenting. By embracing being a beginner and taking on challenges together, parents can inspire their teenagers to be more confident in trying new things and can build stronger relationships with them.In the interview, we also discussed several other topics, including: The advantages of the beginner's mindset The importance of the process over the outcome when learning something new Why college students are like kindergartners  How to leverage a growth mindset to overcome fear of failure It was so fun speaking with Tom, and a blast to learn from Beginners of all kinds in his book! To follow along with what Tom is up to, check out links in his bio. Thanks for listening and we'll catch you next week. 

It's not easy to ask for help, especially when you feel like you're ‘starting over.'   But that's exactly what Sami, our SOSA student feature of the day, did when she joined us last year.   Sami pivoted from digital nomad coaching to relationship coaching and was struggling to really find her flow with content and sign clients in this new niche.   She plugged into the SOSA support system, specifically diving into the TikTok lesson and launch mini course.   Her TikTok blew up to almost 10K followers and her most recent launch brought in $7K in sales in two weeks.    But she WAS hesitant to join because she had been a part of a group program before, and felt like “a number” or “one of many.”   This episode highlights how different her experience in SOSA was from that last group program.   Listen, digest, and consider what could be possible for you if you TOO ask for the help you need and take on a beginner mindset.   Like Sami says, we care so deeply about each one of our students and when you invest in us…we invest in you.    Link to join Smart Online Success Accelerator is below.   Important Links:   Follow Sami on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.relationship.rehab/    Join Smart Online Success Accelerator at $500 off  through April 25th: https://meganyelaney.com/sosa   Want to talk it through? Book in a 20-min call here: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/625d0b2f475875deb2c8c0a4/schedule 

Debbie brings veteran journalist and prolific freelance writer Richard Eisenberg back on the podcast one year after he "unretired" from full-time work as managing editor of Next Avenue at age 65. When they spoke a year ago, he was just embarking on his new life. Today, he reflects on surprises, what he's learned, what he's working on, and more.Richard defines unretirement as a mixture of paid and unpaid work, as well as the opportunity to delve into unexplored passions, travel, volunteer, and spend more time with family.He tells Debbie that the biggest surprise so far is how challenging it has been to adjust to a wide-open schedule on his calendar. He has lots of days with a full plate but the blank days are discomfiting. Debbie suggests that he cheat and put "take a walk" or "pick up the dry cleaning" on his Apple calendar. He reveals that he much prefers a paper calendar and carries one around with him, with his appointments entered, changed, and scratched off.He and Debbie also discuss ageism, the ethics of writing with help from AI (aka Chat GPT), and fraudulent Medicare Advantage marketing. They also talk about the increasing number of age-friendly jobs and why older workers (who value flexibility, autonomy, etc.) are NOT getting them.This is a great conversation from a down-to-earth practitioner of the art of unretirement. You'll find links to some of his recent articles in the show notes below. All are about issues related to retirement and aging. Mentioned in this episode or useful:BioTwitterLinkedInS4-EP11: Renowned Editor Richard Eisenberg on Taking Practical First Steps into "Unretirement"  (Feb. 2022)ChatGPT: He's writing an article about how older people can use ChatGPT in a number of ways. Will add link when it's published.NYU Summer Publishing Institute​​Furniture Assist  (intergenerational volunteering)The Puzzling Gap Between How Old You Are and How Old You Think You Are by Jennifer Senior (The Atlantic, Feb. 23, 2023)S3-EP13: Ashton Applewhite on the Ugly Heart of Ageism Recent ArticlesThe New Yorker's Adam Gopnik on the Mystery of Mastery Later in Life (Next Avenue, April 13, 2023)Why Aren't Older Workers Getting Those Age-Friendly Jobs? (Next Avenue, February 2, 2023)Why a change of scenery can be life-changing in retirement (Market Watch, March 2, 2023)Aggressive Medicare Advantage marketing floods TV and mailboxes with misleading ads. The Biden administration is cracking down (Fortune, March 6, 2023) Books he's read and enjoyed recently:The Real Work: On the Mystery of Mastery by Adam Gopnik (Liveright, 2023)Next!: The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work by Joanne Lipman (Mariner Books, 2023)The Family Chao: A Novel by Lan Samantha Chang (W. W. Norton & Company, 2022)Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long and Well You Live by Becca Levy, PhD (William Morrow, 2022)The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America by Phil Bump (Viking, 2023) [B]OLDER podcast episodes about intergenerational collaboration:S4-EP4: Aging Options: Skylar Skikos on Intergenerational and Regenerative CommunitiesS3-EP15: Encore's Marci Alboher & Aanchal Dhar on Intergenerational Collaboration and Why It's Important Right Now Get the inside skinny on every episode of [B]OLDER:Subscribe to Debbie's newsletter for the inside story about every episode. You will also get her 34-page writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide.   Request from Debbie:If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference in attracting new listeners. Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Debbie brings back a favorite recurring guest, Silicon Valley legend Guy Kawasaki, to talk about legacy, aging, ChatGPT, why podcasting is his "ikigai," and more  — and to celebrate the 100th episode of [B]OLDER.Guy is the original Apple evangelist, a prolific author, a surfer (at age 68), and perhaps most importantly, a podcaster. Guy is the creator and host of the popular Remarkable People podcast. Podcasting is his ikigai (a Japanese expression meaning reason for being or purpose) and Remarkable People is his best work, he says.He and Debbie discuss ChatGPT, the natural language processing tool driven by AI  that everyone is talking about. Guy offers ways he is using ChatGPT, including:- To write a first draft of a podcast intro for a guest- To write form letters to an insurance company (he settled his claim favorably!)- To write the first draft of his new book (based on his podcast). He is using ChatGPT as a more powerful thesaurus and in other ways.Listen to the episode for more tips and to hear how Guy makes Debbie laugh - and think. Mentioned in this episode or useful:About Guy KawasakiThe Remarkable People podcastAbout ChatGPTSign up for ChatGPT (it's free)Temple GrandinGuy Kawasaki's Life Lessons at 65 (Season 2, Episode 7)Guy Kawasaki on What History Will Say About 2020 (Season 3, Episode 1)Episodes of Remarkable People that Debbie has especially enjoyed or that Guy mentioned:Dan Lyons: How to Improve Your Life By Shutting UpDerek Sivers: Taking Care of BusinessAndrea Lytle Peet: the Embodiment of PerseveranceEsther Dyson: What's After SuccessJulia Cameron: Author of The Artist's Way and Creator of Morning PagesGet the inside skinny on every episode of [B]OLDER:Subscribe to Debbie's newsletter for the inside story about every episode. You will also get her 34-page writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide.Request from Debbie:If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference in attracting new listeners. Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweilOur Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell)How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or SpotifyCredits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Debbie Weil talks to Bonnie Lee Black, an author and blogger who retired in her 70s to affordable and magical San Miguel de Allende in Mexico.SMA, as it's called, has become a haven for expat retirees, especially single older women. It has been named (three times in a row) the Best Small City in the World by Condé Nast Traveler.  And it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Debbie and her husband Sam spent three weeks there in February '23  and were charmed by the Spanish colonial architecture, the cobblestone streets, the tiny shops, the rooftop restaurants, the perfect weather, and of course the pink wedding cake cathedral, referred to as the Parroquia, in the main square.While they are not seriously considering retiring there, Debbie was intrigued by Bonnie's blog and her experiences as a permanente (permanent resident). Bonnie's blog post titled Watch Your Step (about the dangerously uneven sidewalks) caught Debbie's attention so she reached out to invite her onto the podcast. They subsequently became friends.Bonnie has been a professional writer and editor for more than 40 years (she's the author of five books), was an  educator in the U.S., and now writes a popular weekly blog, the WOW Factor.Bonnie gives Debbie an insider's perspective on living full time in this beautiful place. First among the many pros is the low cost of living, making SMA affordable for single women living on a fixed income. And then there's the weather (yes, hard to overstate how perfect it is), the absence of ageism, the kindness of the people, the endless number of volunteer opportunities and classes to take and more. And she shares the one con for older retirees that Debbie noticed immediately upon arriving: those sidewalks.Bonnie also interviewed Debbie  as part of her series on WOW (wise older women). Mentioned in this episode or useful:Bonnie Lee Black bioBonnie's booksThe WOW Factor (Bonnie's blog) San Miguel de AllendeBest Small City in the World (2022)Daily Newsletter: San Miguel FAQAtencion - San Miguel de Allende, bilingual newspaperSan Miguel de Allende Mexico | CN Traveller Recommended books about SMAThis Is Mexico: Tales of Culture and Other Complications by Carol Merchasin (She Writes Press, 2015)On Mexican Time: A New Life in San Miguel by Tony Cohan (Broadway Books, January 2001)Retiring in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Is it for you? (TaoMexico) Selected WOW Factor blog posts:On the uneven sidewalks in SMABonnie's interview with Debbie Weil on PurposeOn understanding Mexican cultureOn learning Spanish: Beginners Get the inside skinny on every episode of [B]OLDERSubscribe to Debbie's newsletter for the inside story about every episode. You will also get her 34-page writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide. Request from Debbie:If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference in attracting new listeners.   Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

In this week's episode, Kayleigh chats with us about the 4 day business retreat she attended in Byron Bay, including the way it impacted her mindset, the potency of staying in the same house as multimillionares, and as always - her unfortunate travel shenanigans. To learn more about today's content, check out Kayleigh masterclass here, to help you on your way for business success. I'm Kayleigh, and my experience in this field is multifaceted. I've been a beauty trainer for several years, I've launched 3 successful product-based businesses, I've written & published 4 eBooks (As well as a lot of other shit, but I won't bore you). I've officially broken through the shackles of trading time for money, feeling like a zombie in my repetitive client routine, AND now my mission is to help you do the same. If you're ready for more. More freedom. More enjoyment. and more LIFE from running your business. You're exactly where you need to be. Be sure to follow Kayleigh here. And to work with Kayleigh to gain her years of knowledge and experience, check out her website here. And follow The Balance Podcast Instagram, here. Hit FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on a The Balance episode! If you like these episodes, leave a review, tell your friends about us, or tag us on social media!

Debbie talks to eldercare expert Star Bradbury about some of the most important topics in her comprehensive new book, Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years: Critical Information to Maximize Their Independence and Make Sure They Get the Care They Need (BenBella Books, March 21, 2023).Soon after they spoke, Debbie's 92-year-old mother died unexpectedly, making the conversation especially timely.Star's book is a compendium of how to plan and care for an elderly parent - or your own care many years down the road. She covers every topic you could think of including different types of assisted living and home care, assistive robots for seniors (yes, it's a thing), living wills and advance directives, hospice and death doulas, cremation and green burials, and much more."Expect the unexpected" is part of her message. And In my family's case, we were unprepared. We were stunned when our mom died. We had expected our dad to go first.The book is the result of her 25 years of experience in senior healthcare and senior living and her answer to the overwhelming complexity  of options and situations when it comes to aging parents.Star is also speaking to those of us in our 60s and 70s (and younger) who should be looking at planning for what she calls “post-retirement." Mentioned in this episode or useful:Star Bradbury's websiteFacebookYouTubeSuccessfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years: Critical Information to Maximize Their Independence and Make Sure They Get the Care They Need by Star Bradbury (BenBella Books, 2023)The Conversation Project Get the inside skinny on every episode of [B]OLDER:Subscribe to Debbie's newsletter for the inside story about every episode. You will also get her 34-page writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide. Request from Debbie:If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference in attracting new listeners. Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Today, Debbie brings her producer and friend Julie-Roxane back on the podcast to talk about decision-making.When you plan ahead 10, 15 or 20 years how do you make the right decisions knowing the future is always uncertain?Julie-Roxane, 30, and Debbie, 71, discuss the challenges of decision-making, whether it's deciding to have children or planning for old age.They talk about the concept of maximiser vs. satisficer, two different approaches to decision-making. (Can you guess which is more effective?) They end by reversing roles and giving each other advice about big upcoming decisions. Tune in for a rich intergenerational conversation. Mentioned in this episode or useful:Successfully Navigating Your Parents' Senior Years: Critical Information to Maximize Their Independence and Make Sure They Get the Care They Need by Star Bradbury (BenBella Books, March 21, 2023)A Guide to Dealing with Uncertainty About What Path to Take by Leo BabautaMaximisers vs. Satisfyers: Who Makes Better Decisions? (PsychologistWorld.com)The Advantage of Fewer Choices by Debbie Weil for the Gap Year After Sixty blog  Previous episodes with Debbie and Julie-Roxane:S4-EP14: Debbie and Julie-Roxane on Messy Conversations About Old Age and DyingS4-EP5: Debbie and Julie-Roxane Dissect How Reinventing Your Life Really WorksS2-EP14: Julie-Roxane and Alasdair on Living the Dream Get the inside skinny on every episode of [B]OLDER:Subscribe to Debbie's newsletter for the inside story about every episode. You will also get her 34-page writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide. Request from Debbie:If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference in attracting new listeners.  Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyFormerly, Next For Me (in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

“Centralize and get everything out of your head. Those two things alone, make it incredibly easier to manage your life, especially if you have a lot of things going on.” – Bryan Jenks About Bryan Jenks Bryan is an information specialist and data analytics expert who has over 300 certifications in a wide variety of […] The post Bryan Jenks on beginner mindset, optimizing everything, why Obsidian, and lessons from neurodivergence (Ep51) appeared first on amplifyingcognition.

Debbie brings her favorite recurring guest, husband Sam Harrington, back onto the show. This is a special episode because they are celebrating 50 years of marriage today, Feb. 3, 2023.They were married a half century ago, in 1973. It was truly another age,  pre-Internet and so much more. They were both 21. That's an astonishing fact: they were obviously too young to get married. But they did and the marriage has lasted. They acknowledge how lucky they are and how much they have to be grateful for.  They have six grandchildren, they like hanging out together, and Sam is still teasing Debbie and making her laugh.They talk about the trivial and the existential and how it's okay to feel grief when they look back at their youthful passion and how young and beautiful they were. And how now is a time to think about their mortality and to try and enjoy each present moment.Things do change in a long marriage, as you'll hear. One thing doesn't, however.  As always, Debbie and Sam disagree about a lot of things. "But that's all good..." A phrase they've adopted after watching W1A, a very funny British TV series starring Hugh Bonneville. Mentioned in this episode or useful:W1A (British TV Series about the BBC, 2014–2020)W1A Excerpt: BBC Group Activity | W1A  (Hugh Bonneville character says “That's all good” at 3:00)At Peace: Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life by Sam Harrington (Grand Central Life & Style, 2018)[B]OLDER S5-EP1: Debbie & Sam Explore Iceland With Two GrandchildrenPrevious episodes featuring Debbie Weil and her husband Sam Harrington:S4-EP6: Debbie & Sam on Entering the Land of the OldS3-EP22: Debbie & Sam on Getting Calm and Centered in BajaS3-EP16: Debbie & Sam on Fasting For Five Days and Why They Were Crazy Enough to Do ItS2-EP24: Debbie & Sam on the Gap Year For Everyone, Silver Linings, and Not Should'ingS2-EP18: Debbie & Sam on the New Normal, Quarantines, Immunity Passports, and Masks & GlovesS2-EP12: Debbie & Sam on the Coronavirus, Magical Thinking, and AgingS1-EP10: On Debbie & Sam's Bucket List: Living in FranceS1-EP2: Debbie & Sam on How They Decided to Take a Gap Year at Age 62 Get the inside skinny on every episode of [B]OLDER:Subscribe to Debbie's newsletter for the inside story about every episode. You will also get her 34-page writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide. Request from Debbie:If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference in attracting new listeners.  Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Today Debbie tackles the topic of aging (better? longer??) with Andrew Steele, an ebullient British scientist, writer and author of Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old.After earning a PhD in physics from Oxford, Andrew decided that aging -  not cancer or other diseases - was the single most important scientific challenge of our time. Why? Because of the suffering that goes along with old age.So he switched fields to biogerontology, the study of the processes of aging at the cellular level.Andrew, 37, doesn't advocate for immortality. As he puts it: “It's not about extending lifespan, but rather healthspan." His interest, he maintains, is in helping humans stay healthier longer. Debbie asks Andrew what the most important biological aging processes are. He responds with a clear explanation of cell biology as it relates to aging: from senescent cells and cellular exhaustion to your epigenetic age, and more.And he explains that some of these genes and processes can be manipulated to slow or possibly reverse aging - at least, so far, in worms and mice.Andrew is exuberant and makes everything understandable.They talk about:The 10 hallmarks of the aging processSpecifically, how research on worms and mice translates to humansWhy 65 - 70 could be the ideal age to take an anti-aging pill (no, it doesn't exist yet)They also discuss:Dietary restriction (a topic of aging research since the 1950s)Why the mega-wealthy are so interested in biohacking to improve health and extend lifeMoral and ethical implications of humans living much longerThis is an important conversation and we hope you will find it as thought provoking as we did.   Mentioned in this episode or useful:BioYouTube channelHow science can reverse aging - and why we'd want to (video)TwitterInstagramAndrew's book and bonus chapterAgeless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old by Andrew Steele (Doubleday, 2021)Bonus chapter: The ethics of ageing biology by Andrew SteeleVideo from bonus chapter: Would curing aging destroy the planet?Articles and referencesBiogerontologyLooking Forward to Your 170th Birthday by Annie Murphy Paul (New York Times Book Review, April 2, 2021)Why Anti-Aging Science is so Alluring by Daniela J. Lamas (New York Times, Jan. 4, 2023)The Hallmarks of Aging by Carlos López-Otín, Maria A Blasco, Linda Partridge, Manuel Serrano, Guido Kroemer (Pubmed, June 6, 2013)Viral Tweet about Blueprint & Bryan JohnsonCAR T Cells: Engineering Immune Cells to Treat Cancer (National Cancer Institute) Get the inside skinny on every episode of [B]OLDER:Subscribe to Debbie's newsletter for the inside story about every episode. You will also get her 34-page writing guide: https://bitly.com/debbie-free-guide. Request from Debbie:If you've been enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to leave a short review on Apple Podcasts. It really makes a difference in attracting new listeners.  Connect with Debbie:debbieweil.com[B]OLDER podcastEmail: thebolderpodcast@gmail.comBlog: Gap Year After SixtyFacebook: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/debbieweilTwitter: @debbieweil Our Media Partners:CoGenerate (formerly Encore.org)MEA and with thanks to Chip ConleyNext For Me (former media partner and in memory of Jeff Tidwell) How to Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake