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American activist and author Ashton Applewhite tackles the issue of ageism in this «It's not that simple» interview. With an assertive approach, Applewhite shatters myths about ageing and combats ageism. The activist stresses that ageing is a natural and inevitable process and that we should look at it with a more positive outlook, because «people with positive feelings about ageing live longer».  The author of «This Chair Rocks» explains that ageism manifests itself acutely in the workplace, where both younger and older generations face marked prejudices.  Applewhite points out that ageism is also a gender issue, as women are judged more harshly in the workplace. From being seen as "too sexy" at the start of their careers to being considered "no longer attractive" as they age, discrimination against women is a constant. To combat this form of discrimination, Ashton Applewhite suggests a simple but powerful solution: «make an older or younger friend». For the activist. By calling for a cultural change about age, Applewhite continues her fight for a world without discrimination, challenging concepts and encouraging a new vision of ageing. More on the topic «Yo, Is This Ageist?» blog  Ashton Applewhite, «Addressing Ageism: Building a Better World for All Ages»   «We Can Do Hard Things: Pro-Aging: Why the Best is Yet to Come», with Ashton Applewhite  «Magnificent Midlife - How to end ageism», with Ashton Applewhite Presentation on ageism for the United Nations Interview with Brené Brown  Ted Talk «This Chair Rocks» official website

By 2030, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20% of the population will be of retirement age. Join us on Women Lead Radio as Dianne Callahan, your host of The Lighthearted Life, has a conversation with Ashton Applewhite, Activist and Author of This Chair Rocks (https://thischairrocks.com/), where they look at the benefits —to ourselves, our health, and society as a whole—of a more accurate understanding of aging and age bias and some steps all of us can take to undo our internalized ageism and work towards a more age-equitable and age-integrated world.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!  

Ashton Applewhite is at the forefront of the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and make age a criterion for diversity. An internationally recognized expert on ageism, Ashton is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism and a co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse. She speaks widely at venues that have included the United Nations and delivered an inspirational talk on ageism (one of the best TED Talks I have ever heard) on the TED mainstage. In 2022, the United Nations named Ashton one of the Healthy Aging 50: fifty leaders transforming the world to be a better place to grow older. In this episode, Ashton shares strategies to combat ageism, how to address it within ourselves and to advocate for change. She acknowledges the intersectionality of prejudices and biases, and helps us all expand our perspectives. Learn more at the links below about this extraordinary activist, author and speaker who is changing the dialogue on age. Consider joining one of the anti-ageism and consciousness raising gatherings Ashton spearheads, including weekly discussion groups and the first in-person event focused on ageism and how to undo it, August 17-19, in Montreal, which is called Summer School 2024. See OldSchool.info/events for more info. This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism⁠⁠TED talk: Let's End Ageism⁠⁠ thischairrocks.com⁠ (website personal site)⁠ oldschool.info (anti-ageism clearinghouse with many excellent resources) ⁠⁠yoisthisageist.com⁠ ⁠ facebook.com/ThisChairRocks  ⁠@thischairrocks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/support

We've explored the idea of the intersection between marketing, entrepreneurship, and activism in a previous episode of the show. It seems like a good time to take it a step further.That's why I reached out to Ashton Applewhite, a fiery and funny anti-ageism activist who I know from her book, frequent articles, and informative LinkedIn feed.Ashton is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism and a leading spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and to dismantle it. She's also the co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, and has been recognized by The New York Times, The New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. Ashton also speaks widely at venues that have included the TED talks mainstage and the United Nations, has written for Harper's, The Guardian, and The New York Times, and is the voice of "Yo, Is This Ageist?" Marketers and activists will never agree 100%. It's the nature of things. But when it comes to the longevity economy, we're more aligned with our activist friends than you might think.Tune in to here:* What makes Ashton's book The Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism so informative and entertaining to read* Why a clear-eyed, 360-degree view of aging – the good and the bad – is so important* Many examples of subtle changes in word choice and phrasing that provide more accurate and less-ageist descriptions of what aging is like* Ashton's pragmatic view from the trenches on whether things are actually changing/improving … or not* Why “aging well” can mean different things to different people (and the danger of assuming or only telling one type of story)* Does Ashton agree with Brian's premise that marketing and advertising got us into this ageism mess and need to be a huge part of changing it for the better?* How marketers and activists are aligned in trying to change attitudes related to ageism* Ashton's frustration with what Brian has referred to as inadequacy marketing to older consumers* Why some groups of aging adults are actually the most ageist of all* Why GenX'ers and Boomers – some who have amassed great wealth and others who are facing increasing levels of poverty – are the best and most essential solution to the perpetual labor shortage* Why the ultimate goal is a mixed-age workplace (along with diversity in other ways)* The impact (and potential) of ageism being the first instance of discrimination that many white, heterosexual men face* What Ashton makes of the latest developments in anti-aging science and technologyLinks:* This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism* Oldschool.info* Thischairrocks.com* This Chair Rocks on Instagram* Yo, is this ageist?* Ashton Applewhite on LinkedIn Get full access to Longevity Gains at www.longevitygains.com/subscribe

Negative beliefs about aging decrease your lifespan  by an average of seven and a half years.  —Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN  From childhood on, we are barraged with messages that to grow older is a sad thing – that it means decline, decay, and illness. Society is also full of ageist myths and beliefs that impact our health and well-being.   Join me for today's episode, where I talk to Ashton Applewhite about how these stereotypes impact our brains and bodies. We hope you'll join our crusade to change the way you see aging, and getting older doesn't mean becoming unhappier for the rest of your life! ▶️ This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism Meet Ashton, a passionate journalist and author who aims to raise awareness about ageism in America. She fervently invites younger and older individuals to unite and join the movement to break down the barriers of ageism. Key points covered in this episode: ✔️Dismantling ageism in a world of longer lives.   Ageism is a harmful belief that wrongly suggests that reaching a certain age inevitably leads to a decline in health and independence, ultimately resulting in 'diapers, decrepitude, and death.' It's important to challenge and overcome this negative stereotype. ✔️ Sex and intimacy in older age  Representation holds immense significance. Unfortunately, there is still a noticeable scarcity of older individuals portrayed in the media, movies, and television. What's more, they are rarely showcased as romantic individuals. The dating game show "The Golden Batchelor" is quite notable for giving older adults the visibility they deserve.  ✔️The health impacts that ageism has on our society Negative beliefs about aging decrease your lifespan by an average of 7.5 years. (According to research by Dr. Becca Levy)  A growing amount of data from various sources highlights the harmful effects of negative assumptions about aging. When we constantly think that everything is bound to worsen or blame every ache on our age with no hope for improvement, it leads to poorer health outcomes.   ✔️ You're missing out on so many life experiences by not having friends of all ages.  Remember, you may like or dislike someone based on their personality, but age shouldn't be the deciding factor. Ashton suggests breaking that habit we all have of gravitating towards people our own age when we enter a room. Instead, why not strike up a conversation with someone older or younger? Give it a try! Ashton Applewhite is a journalist and author on a mission to raise awareness of ageism in America and get both younger and older people to join her in a grassroots movement to dismantle ageism. She is author of the book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism; author of the Q&A Blog “Yo! Is this Ageist?”; and you can learn more about her and her work through her TED Talk and on her websites This Chair Rocks and Old School. Social Media: Twitter: @thischairrocks Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThisChairRocks Instagram: www.instagram.com/thischairrocks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AshtonApplewhiteVideos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashton-applewhite-64658/ RSS: https://thischairrocks.com/feed/  Resources mentioned in this episode: https://celadonbooks.com/book/this-chair-rocks-a-manifesto-against-ageism/ The Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse - https://oldschool.info/  Good Morning Washington interview: Batchelor, M. (2023, October 5th). Fighting Ageism and “The Golden Bachelor” Impact [Interview]. Good Morning Washington with K. O'Shea; ABC 7 News. https://bit.ly/3tpc2d #ageism #stereotypes #speakup #goldenbachelor #datingover50 #ageisaprivilege #aginggracefully #health #agepride About MelissaBPhD Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN. I am a nurse, nurse practitioner, nurse educator and nurse researcher with over 25 years of experience in the aging and long-term care healthcare space. You can visit my website at MelissaBPhD.com to learn more about me, how you can work with me directly, and/or support future episodes of the podcast. Within the first 18 months of launching this podcast, we reached a ranking of top 10% globally. I have all of you who've been with me on this journey so far to thank for that!  The best way you can help the podcast continue to grow is to LIKE the podcast with a thumbs up, SHARE the podcasts you like with others, SUBSCRIBE, and LEAVE A REVIEW. These things only take a minute of your time, but they really do help increase my rating and ranking; but more importantly, these actions help other people find the podcast. For the most up-to-date news and information about the podcast and other products and services I am offering, please visit my website, sign up for my newsletter, and follow me on social media.  

Today I talk to Ashton Applewhite, the author of “This Chair Rocks, a Manifesto Against Ageism” and a leading spokesperson raising awareness on ageism and how to dismantle it. She is a leader for Old School, a clearinghouse website for anti-ageism resources, and the voice behind the blog, Yo, Is This Ageist? You may have heard her Ted Talk or seen her on CBS Sunday Morning. Today she answers the questions; what is ageism, why does ageism exist, what does ageism do to our mental health as we get older, and why addressing ageism will make you feel more comfortable about aging. Ashton breaks down this “ism” so well that by the end you will feel nothing but empowered by your age. LINK FOR ASHTON:https://thischairrocks.com/LINK TO WORK WITH MOLLY:www.mollysider.com 

Ashton Applewhite is an internationally recognized expert on ageism; she is at the forefront of the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and to dismantle it. Check out her acclaimed book, This Chair Rocks. A Manifesto Against Ageism. The Nice Podcast is brought to you by Futureforth.com. We teach leaders of fast-growing companies to improve employee retention, communication, and culture with the Nice Method™. What we talked about... Speaking truth to power. The idea of retirement is obsolete in a world of longer lives. The number one reason people love their jobs is their connection to others. The Spanish word for retirement is Jubilación which means jubilation. In Japan, there's a special word for your 60th birthday - Kanreki. Being called old is only insulting in a world where it is an insult. Ageism is any judgment based on age, too young as well. Physical function is not about age; it's about ability. The only two bad things about aging are that some parts of your body will fall apart, and people you love will die. Ashton Applewhite's TED talk, Let's End Ageism, has nearly two million views. Asking for help is especially shameful to men. Send in questions to “Yo, is this ageist?” My adventure in Iqaluit. Age equity and Age transparency. We can't challenge bias unless we are aware of it. Experience is not a liability. It's an asset. Age bias in corporations is a disadvantage that affects everyone. My interview with Ronni Bennet. Check out TimeGoesBy.net. READ A Natural History and Ship Fever by Andrea Barrett. Check out oldscool.info. We ❤️ Our Listeners. Please follow the show and leave a review wherever you subscribe to podcasts. Reviews and sharing the show are the nicest ways to support the podcast and are deeply appreciated. Thank you.

What is Ageism? Ableism? What are everyday ageism's? What can we do to liberate ourselves from the challenges of aging? Hello and welcome back to Loving Later Life. I am so excited for you to hear this conversation that wouldn't have happened if I hadn't said what the f*ck! I've always said, it never hurts to ask, and I am walking that walk these days. About a month ago on a Sunday my mom sent me a clip of a segment from CBS Sunday Morning that she happened to see and thought I'd find interesting. Not only was she correct, I was also pulled to reach out to one of their featured guests even though I feared it would be a long shot. Loving Later Lifer's, I am beyond happy to say that Ashton Applewhite said yes. Ashton is an internationally recognized expert on ageism, and the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. A co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, she speaks widely at venues that have included the TED mainstage, the United Nations and is at the forefront of the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and to dismantle it. In 2022 the Decade of Healthy Aging, a UN + WHO collaboration, named Ashton one of the Healthy Aging 50: fifty leaders transforming the world to be a better place to grow older. I know without a doubt that you will find this a compelling conversation. Treat yourself to this 47-minute episode to gain awareness about this ‘ism' that can be used as a catalyst for change.

Ashton Applewhite We explore alliances between senior and disability communities.  From the outside, it seems both groups would be perfect partners in advocating for social change. Both groups are affected by challenges such as accessing accessible housing, healthcare, and transportation. Yet two systems of oppression, Ageism and Ableism, often impedes those alliances from being created. We talk to people who have navigated these systems to build strong partners between these two communities. Ashton Applewhite is an anti-ageism advocate, a person with a disability, and author of the book, This Chair Rocks and many other writings. She was named one of 50 most important voices in aging in the world by the U.N and World Health Organization. Julie Reiskin Julie Reiskin is the Co-Executive Director of Colorado's Cross-Disability Coalition.  Her coalition has worked with senior groups throughout the state to advocate for laws to improve access to healthcare and housing. Kathleen Riel with her cat. Finally, we interview Kathleen Riel who has been a disability advocate in Santa Barbara for over 40 years.  She will discuss her experience trying to build alliances with senior groups. This episode of Pushing Limits is produced by Jacob Lesner-Buxton with voicing and editing assistance from Mark Romoser and Sheela Gunn Cushman. The post Alliances Between Seniors and Disability Groups – Pushing Limits – November 25, 2022 appeared first on KPFA.

Episode Guest: Ashton Applewhite, speaker, author, and activist and the leading spokesperson to mobilize against discrimination based on agingEpisode Description: From childhood, we're barraged by messages that it's sad to be old. That wrinkles are embarrassing, and older people are useless. Author and activist Ashton Applewhite also believed them until she realized where this prejudice comes from and its damage. In this episode, Ashton will trace her journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-aging radical and, in the process, debunk myth after myth about late life. In this episode, you'll discover:the roots of ageism - in history and our own age denial - and how it divides and debaseshow ageist myths and stereotypes cripple the way our brains and bodies functionwhat ageism looks like in the workplace and the bedroomthe cost of the all-American myth of independencehow olders are portrayed as burdens to societywhat an all-age-friendly world would look likea rousing call to actionWhether you're older or hoping to get there, this episode will shake you by the shoulders, cheer you up, make you mad, and change the way you see the rest of your life. Age pride! About Ashton Applewhite:Author and activist Ashton Applewhite is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. In 2016, she joined the PBS site Next Avenue's annual list of 50 Influencers in Aging as their Influencer of the Year. Ashton has been recognized by the New York Times, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. She blogs at This Chair Rocks, has written for Harper's, Playboy, and the New York Times, and is the voice of Yo, Is This Ageist? Ashton speaks widely at venues that have ranged from universities and community centers to the TED mainstage and the United Nations. Ashton is a leading spokesperson for a movement to mobilize against discrimination based on age.Get in touch with Ashton Applewhite:Visit Ashton's website: https://thischairrocks.com/ Buy Ashton's book: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/applewhite Download Handout: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/applewhitehandout Grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition, at https://10keyretirementissues.com/ 

Here's another gem from the podcast archives in our summer season. Ashton Applewhite is an author, speaker and anti-ageism activist. I discovered her work about six years ago and have been quoting her daily ever since. Ashton got a standing ovation when she did a main stage Ted talk called Let's end ageism. She was invited to speak at the UN. Her book is amazing: This Chair Rocks, A Manifesto Against Ageism. She's my ultimate mentor when it comes to everything I now believe about ageing and gendered ageism. In this amazing interview we talk about: How Ashton never had a life plan or knew what she wanted to be Why we worship youth in Anglo-Saxon cultures The lack of products and services for older people How we often don't like to identify as being in midlife or older How facing the ageing monsters is useful How fears about ageing are totally out of proportion to reality Our attitudes towards ageing affect how we age The U-Curve of Happiness How midlife is a time of reckoning How ageism starts between our ears How we need to be more generous towards each other and ourselves When we compete to stay young we reinforce ageism, sexism and the patriarchy How raising consciousness about ageing and ageism is key Why we should be able to compete for 100% of the seats at any table How to stop reinforcing the shame associated with ageing Being aware of intersectionality when considering prejudice The importance of language relating to age Ashton's knees and not blaming non-age-related issues on age Continuing the movement And more! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you're listening. Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel's book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers: UK US & Canada Australia You can listen to other episodes and get the show notes to every podcast at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast. The podcast is recommended by the Sunday Times and we're #3 in best midlife podcasts worldwide on Feedspot. You'll find strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com. Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or find out about 1-1 Midlife Mentoring on your schedule. You can also join our monthly online Membership which is packed full of courses and workshops to help you get the messy stuff sorted, so you can thrive not just survive in midlife and beyond. Follow Rachel on: Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | Twitter | Pinterest | Youtube | Tiktok

More than three-quarters of older workers experience ageism in the workplace, yet changing demographics and tight labor markets make this employee base increasingly critical to American businesses. We examine the obstacles faced by older workers and how some companies are trying to connect with them.     If longer careers truly are our future, then American business will need to overcome its aversion to older workers. Our demographic course is already set: Due to increased longevity and declines in birth rate, older workers will become essential to the economy in the coming years. Yet according to AARP, 78% of workers 50+ saw or experienced ageism in 2020 and countless more didn't even get that first interview. In this episode of Century Lives: The 60-Year Career, we examine how this undervalued segment of the workforce will be a key building block of the economy of the future and highlight innovative company-based solutions to embrace them. Guests are: Ashton Applewhite, activist and author of This Chair Rocks, A Manifesto Against Ageism; Lena Barkley, Operations Manager of Workforce Initiatives at CVS Health; Ronald Lee, Professor of the Graduate School in Demography and Economics at University of California Berkeley; Barbara Spitzer, Managing Director at Accenture; and Elizabeth White, aging solutions advocate and author of 55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal.

Today, we talk to an internationally recognized expert on ageism, Ashton Applewhite. She is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. A co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, she speaks widely at venues that have included the TED mainstage and the United Nations, and is a leading spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and to dismantle it. Let's discover how later life can still be filled with power and #liberation. Tune in to this episode and join the book giveaway.In this episode, we cover:Ashton as an #ActivistHow does age impact each individual's self-perception?On growing #wiser not olderExpanding your circle of friends as you age#Beauty standards in #AgeismDifference between the words: Old and Young #Capitalism and #Agingchoosing your Purpose#Intergenerational conflictCutting Loose: Why #Women Who End Their #Marriages Do So WellOn accepting getting older Helpful Links:Ashton Applewhite, Author of “This Chair Rocks”, Anne LamottOldschool.infoCutting Loose: Why Women Who End Their Marriages Do So Well Jessica DeFino newsletter - Injury As A Beauty Ideal Stewart BrandFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108 Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1. Why we've been sold a lie–and the truth that we actually get happier the older we get! 2. The two most important–and shocking–predictors of aging well. 3. Busting the most prevalent misconceptions and about getting older. 4. How believing the myths about aging literally harms our health and makes us more vulnerable to the fears we hold about aging. 5. Glennon paints a mental picture of her older self–and encourages the Pod Squad to do the same. About Ashton:  The author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, Ashton Applewhite is a leading spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and to dismantle it. A co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, she has been recognized by the New York Times, the New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. Ashton has written for Harper's, the Guardian, and the New York Times, blogs at This Chair Rocks, and is the voice of Yo, Is This Ageist? She speaks widely at venues that have ranged from colleges and symposia to the TED mainstage and the United Nations. In 2022 she appeared on HelpAgeUSA's inaugural 60 Over 60 List and on Fe:maleOneZero's first international edition of 40 over 40 – The World's Most Inspiring Women. Twitter: @thischairrocks Instagram: @thischairrocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashton Applewhite - she/her author • speaker • activist This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism TED talk: Let's End Ageism thischairrocks.com oldschool,info yoisthisageist.com facebook.com/ThisChairRocks @thischairrocks About Ashton Applewhite I didn't set out to become a writer. I went into publishing because I loved to read and didn't have any better ideas. I had a weakness for the kind of jokes that make you cringe and guffaw at the same time. My boss insisted I write them down, which turned into the 1982 best-selling book, Truly Tasteless Jokes, writing as "Blanche Knott." As Blanche, I made publishing history by occupying four of the 15 spots on the New York Times bestseller list. My first serious book, Cutting Loose: Why Women Who End Their Marriages Do So Well, was published by HarperCollins in 1997. Ms. magazine called it "rocket fuel for launching new lives." It landed me on Phyllis Schlafly's Eagle Forum enemies list and an invite to join the board of the nascent Council on Contemporary Families, a group of distinguished family scholars. The catalyst for Cutting Loose was puzzlement: why was our notion of women's lives after divorce (visualize depressed dame on barstool) so different from the happy and energized reality? A similar question gave rise to This Chair Rocks: "Why is our view of late life so unrelievedly grim when the lived reality is so different? I began blogging about aging and ageism in 2007. Since that time, I have been recognized by the New York Times, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. Currently, I blog at This Chair Rocks, speak widely and am the voice of Yo, Is This Ageist?. I've written for Harper's, Playboy, and many other publications. I have also been on staff at the American Museum of Natural History since 2000, where I write about everything under the sun. In 2015, I was honored to be included in Salt Magazine's list of the world's 100 most inspiring women--along with Angelina Jolie, Elizabeth Warren, Amal Clooney, Aung San Suu Kyi, Naomi Klein, and other remarkable activists--committed to social change.

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Ashton Applewhite, internationally known author, speaker, and promoter on his Saturday, July 31st “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL to discuss her book “This Chair Rocks” and the movement regarding Anti-ageism. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com. and streaming LIVE on 101.7 FM or via the RadioPUP or KEEL app on apple and android devices. For more information, please visit these websites at www.thebestoftimesnews.com and www.hebertstandc.com. This radio show is proudly presented by AARP Louisiana and Hebert's Town and Country of Shreveport featuring – Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep vehicles and service.

Ageism is a form of discrimination and prejudice against older people. It's everywhere, from the workplace to healthcare to entertainment to education. You may not even realize you're being affected by it because it's so ingrained in our culture, but that doesn't mean we should ignore its existence.It hurts the economy; it's unfair to you and your children. Ageism is killing humanity one person at a time.END AGEISM! This can be done by raising awareness about ageism and educating people about how they can prevent it from happening in their own lives and society at large. We need more positive images of older adults that show them as active participants in society instead of just older people who sit around all day doing nothing but waiting for death to take them away. If everyone did their part, maybe someday, your children could live in a world where no one has to suffer through this kind of discrimination ever again. We must all stand up and say, "I will not let my children be discriminated against because of their age."--------------------Timestamps:[00:00]Pre-Intro remarks from Ashton Applewhite[02:19]Walk us through your career and how you ended up focusing a lot on aging?[04:39]Can you remember the first time you dealt with ageism in your own life and how it made you feel?[06:05]Why do you think ageism is such a big problem in our society in America? What is it about this country specifically? And do you think it has something to do with a very individualistic culture?[11:30]How can we begin to shift our culture to one that is more respectful and of elders and value them a lot more?[13:25]Why do you think people justify discriminating on the basis of age, but discriminating on the basis of gender, religion, ability, sexual orientation is looked at so differently?[19:06]"Silver Tsunami" - I just want that word to be gone.[22:36]Who do you think has the responsibility to cut down on aging? Is it the younger people since they are the future of our culture, the middle-aged people to set an example for younger generations, or is it the older generations who are being discriminated against?[32:32]Do you have, or what do you think of some of the short and long-term solutions slash movements to help us combat aging?--------------------Bio:Author and activist Ashton Applewhite is the author of "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism" (Celadon Books, 2019). In 2016, she joined PBS site Next Avenue’s annual list of 50 Influencers in Aging as their Influencer of the Year. Ashton has been recognized by the New York Times, the New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. She blogs at This Chair Rocks, has written for Harper’s, the Guardian, and the New York Times, and is the voice of Yo, Is This Ageist? Ashton speaks widely, at venues that have ranged from universities and community centers to the TED mainstage and the United Nations. She is a leading spokesperson for a movement to mobilize against discrimination based on age.This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageismhttps://thischairrocks.com/book/TED talk: Let’s End Ageismhttps://www.ted.com/talks/ashton_applewhite_let_s_end_ageismThisChairRocks.comhttps://thischairrocks.com/YoIsThisAgeist.comhttps://yoisthisageist.com/

Do we stay in relationships longer in our older age because we think we won't find a new partner later on in life? What would online dating look like if age wasn't a part of the profile? When we "eeeew" older people having sex, do we realize we are "eeewing" our future selves?Effy and Jacqueline are joined by author, speaker, and ageism activist Ashton Applewhite to discuss the intersection of age, ageism, relationships, and sex. Effy and Jackie have also come to realize that they'll never be too old to giggle at the fact that this is the 69th episode.  To find out more about Ashton and her work, follow @ThisChairRock on IG and FB and on her website ThisChairRocks.com.  To find more about Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla, follow them at @wearecuriousfoxes, @coacheffyblue, and @jacquelinemisla on Instagram.If you have a question that you would like to explore on the show, reach out to us and we may answer your question on one of our upcoming episodes. Leave us a voicemail at 201-870-0063, send us a voice memo or email us at listening@wearecuriousfoxes.com.Follow us on social media for further resources on this topic:fb.com/WeAreCuriousFoxesinstagram.com/wearecuriousfoxesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/wearecuriousfoxes)

Ageism is stereotyping and discrimination on the basis of a person's age, although in a youth-obsessed culture, older adults bear the brunt of it. The term was first coined by Pulitzer prize-winning author, Dr. Robert Butler. Since his unfortunate passing, the fight against this damaging form of oppression has been taken up by Ashton Applewhite. When Ashton speaks on the subject of ageism, people listen — she is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, and her TED talk, Let's End Ageism, has over 1.6 million views. In today's show, we discuss Ashton's research, the myths about growing old that make older adults feel a sense of dread about it, and how to come together to challenge these narratives to build a society that values each individual equally. Ashton informs us that while getting older does come with a few downsides, many of the so-called facts about this process simply are not true. Rather these are forms of misinformation spread by the capitalist, patriarchal, sexist culture we live in that cast aging as a disease that can be cured rather than a beautiful, powerful, inevitable natural part of being human. We discuss some of the reasons why it is hard to rally as a unit to fight against ageism, as well as a host of positive circumstances about our present moment that make it much easier to bring up consciousness-raising conversations. Our exchange also explores the subject of ageism in relation to marketing, inclusivity, privilege, internalized inferiority, individualism, the fight against other forms of oppression, and so many more rich and complex intersections. Be sure to tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:How Ashton went from writing joke books to books on divorce and aging.Ashton's discoveries about how cultural change happens made while writing Cutting Loose.How the research method employed while writing Cutting Loose led to a similar one that informed This Chair Rocks.The disconnect between beliefs and facts about marriage and aging that interested Ashton and fueled her books.How society frames marriage and aging in ways that negatively affect women and older adults.Different forms of ageism and the idea that each person who ages has a different experience.Where we are in the fight against ageism; how it's getting easier to discuss prejudices.Themes of inclusion and exclusion in the fight against inequality.The idea that most marketing dollars get spent on people below 50 while those older than 50 hold 70% of disposable income.Marketing to older folk; how it perpetuates ageism and could change to everybody's benefit.Challenges to building a unified movement against ageism, and reasons to be hopeful.Why marketers lack the ability to make culture more equitable.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Ashton Applewhite on TwitterAshton Applewhite on LinkedInThis Chair Rocks WebsiteThis Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against AgeismLet's End Ageism TED Talkoldschool.info‘Ageist, Racist, Who Me?'‘Let's Dismantle Ageism' WorkshopCutting Loose: Why Women Who End Their Marriages Do So Well

This podcast is about making the most of the collective gap year that we’re all living through right now. It's a topic that applies to anyone, of any age, but our focus is on those in midlife and older. So today, to kick off 2021, Debbie talks to the perfect guest, Ashton Applewhite. Ashton is an author, speaker and activist on the topic of ageism, which can be defined as discrimination on the basis of age (no matter how old or how young you are). She's  been called a pro-aging radical and the "Malcolm Gladwell of ageism." She and Debbie really get into it in this wide-ranging conversation with Ashton poking and prodding at some of Debbie's assumptions. The topic of ageism (or any -ism) brings up a lot of emotion. Fear is generally at the top of the list so they talk about the fear of getting old and what that means in America. They talk about the value of human lives and why older people are often seen as less valuable or even invisible. And they delve into how the pandemic has revealed the deep well of ageism in our society. They also talk about the irony of being ageist yourself, of unconsciously accepting the notion that old is ugly. (Debbie is 69 and Ashton is 68.) Ashton reminds us that studies like the U-Curve of Happiness show older people are happier. They end the conversation with Ashton offering one thing you can do to combat ageism: become aware of when you’re using the word “old” as a negative vs. “young” as a positive. Think about that while you're listening to this provocative episode. Mentioned in this episode or useful:Ashton’s website: This Chair RocksHer book: This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite (Celadon Books 2019)Ashton’s website challenging the stereotypes that segregate us by age: Yo, Is This Ageist?Ashton’s Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse: https://oldschool.info/Ashton on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thischairrocksAshton’s 2017 TED talk: Ashton Applewhite: Let's end ageismDefinition of intersectionalityAge justice requires disability justice—and vice versa by Ashton Applewhite (Changing Aging, August 18, 2020)Rather than identifying as old, young or middle-aged, be an “old person in training” instead by Ashton Applewhite (TED Ideas, April 26, 2019)Robert Butler, the gerontologist who coined the term “ageism”Anne LamottThe World Health Organization: A global campaign to combat ageism Note from DebbieI hope you enjoyed this podcast! We are asking our loyal listeners (and new ones too) to show their support by leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than sixty seconds, and it really makes a difference in attracting new listeners and upcoming guests. I might read your review on my next episode!How to learn more about the podcastSign up for my newsletter (you'll also get my free writing guide) at http://eepurl.com/qGTPConnect with me:Twitter: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilFacebook: @debbieweilLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/debbieweilEmail: thegapyearpodcast@gmail.com- Debbie WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SPONSORIf you are interested in reaching a smart and thoughtful audience of midlife, and older, listeners, contact Debbie Weil. Media PartnersNext For MeEncore.orgMEA Support this podcast:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: it will help us find a sponsor! If you are interested, contact Debbie WeilSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaPodcast websiteMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

Join us for an interactive and thought provoking discussion on ageism with Ryan Backer and Kyrié Carpenter of https://oldschool.info/ Old School is a clearinghouse of free and carefully vetted resources to educate people about ageism and help dismantle it and is the brainchild of anti-ageism activist Ashton Applewhite of This Chair Rocks, who created it with Ryan and Kyrié.

This week, we had the distinct pleasure to speak with Ashton Applewhite, activist and author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.  In this podcast, we engage in aconsciousness raising conversation about aging and the other implicit biases in our culture.  Applewhite asserts: “When we work against any form of oppression, we chip away at the fear and ignorance that underlie them all.” Please join us.  Listen to this inspirational activist on the front lines of changing how we look at aging.  It’s a conversation that’s right for today, a plot twist for all of us.   Thischairrocks.com Oldschool.info

This week, we had the distinct pleasure to speak with Ashton Applewhite, activist and author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.  In this podcast, we engage in aconsciousness raising conversation about aging and the other implicit biases in our culture.  Applewhite asserts: “When we work against any form of oppression, we chip away at the fear and ignorance that underlie them all.” Please join us.  Listen to this inspirational activist on the front lines of changing how we look at aging.  It’s a conversation that’s right for today, a plot twist for all of us.   Thischairrocks.com Oldschool.info

Author and activist Ashton Applewhite has been recognized by the New York Times, the New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. She blogs at This Chair Rocks, speaks widely at venues that have ranged from the United Nations to the TED mainstage, has written for Harper’s, the Guardian, and the New York Times, and is the voice of Yo, Is This Ageist? The author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, Ashton is a leading spokesperson for a movement to mobilize against discrimination on the basis of age.In this episode, Ashton:Defines ageismTalks about why she is such a passionate advocate of the anti-ageism movement and why she wrote her bookHighlights the origins of ageismDiscusses the value that an older population imparts to our societal well-beingChallenges us to identify how we identify older as other in our own thinkingCounsels us to spend time with people of all ages so that we may value each otherTells us how getting older benefits our thinkingDefines an “old person in training” and how to accept this approach to agingGives us tips about to take steps to end ageism.Practical Tips:Anyone who has been to my classes, knows that in the beginning of a yoga class, we sit quietly, pay attention to physical sensations, the breath, thoughts, mood, energy, and emotions. This is a practice to become more aware of our thought patterns. I invite you this week to pay attention to your thoughts and language about age. Invite yourself, without judgement and with curiosity, to refute any false beliefs that do not serve you.Resources:Click on the titles to purchase "This Chair Rocks",and "Cutting Loose: Why Women Who End Their Marriages Do So Well".Don't forget to watch her TED talk.To read the articles mentioned in the episode,Positive age beliefs protect against dementia even among elders with high-risk geneValue of senior volunteers to U.S. economy estimated at $77 billionCover Art Photo Credit - Adrian Buckmaster

Passion is what Ashton Applewhite & This Chair Rocks is all about. Her https://thischairrocks.com is a life long pursuit for equality and mutual respect. Listen to my enlightening conversation with Ashton and free your mind of society's prejudice.  

Ashton Applewhite is the author of This Chair Rocks, a Manifesto Against Ageism" - I spoke with her on Facebook Live on July 12th and have taken highlights from that conversation to share with you here.   Here is an outline of some of the talking points in this episode.   What does it mean:  “The bull looks different?"   How to reframe your thinking on what it's like to be an "Older" person in your 80's and 90's. Why being overly concerned about your age and seeking the fountain of youth is a form of self-loathing. The defining lines between ageism and sexism in our society today and why it matters. Why it's important to understand and find solutions for ageism on all levels, for the young and the older generations, as we are all living longer lives and society must change also. How our fears about aging are unnecessary and unhealthy. What the most important factors are as we get older that you may not expect. I highly recommend her book which is available in audio and paperback wherever you purchase your reading material.  www.thischairrocks.com www.Yoisthatageist.com Instagram @thischairrocks    

The author, blogger and podcaster Deborah James talks abut living with bowel cancer and why we all need to talk about poo.Jayson Greene talks about dealing with the unexpected death of his two year old daughter Greta.We discuss why the conversation around ageing can be so negative with Ashton Applewhite who is calling for a movement to end ageism in her book This Chair Rocks and with Maggy Piggott who's book is called How to Age Joyfully.Mary Loudon talks about her debut novel My House is Falling Down about infidelity and an adult love triangle.The author, blogger and podcaster Deborah James talks abut living with bowel cancer and why we all need to talk about poo.People in the UK have a worrying lack of knowledge about what constitutes a crime when it comes to the sexual abuse of children. Amanda Naylor from Barnado's talks about the lastest YouGov Survey and why we need to be concerned about both young girls and boys and from Cris McCurley a member of the Law Society's access to justice committee.Lyra Mckee was killed in Londonderry just over a month ago. Her partner talks about living with Lyra why she's been speaking at an equal marriage rally in Belfast.As a new retrospective of the work of Posy Simmonds opens in London this week we discuss the significance of her work with the curator Paul Gravett, the UK Comics Laureate Hannah Berry and with Edith Pritchett a cartoonist.Presented by Jenni Murray Producer: Rabeka Nurmahomed Editor: Jane Thurlow

Ashton Applewhite is an author, speaker and anti-ageism activist. Rachel discovered her work about three years ago and has been quoting her daily ever since. Ashton got a standing ovation when she did a main stage Ted talk called Let’s End Ageism. She was invited to speak at the UN. She’s recently republished her book This Chair Rocks, A Manifesto Against Ageism. In this amazing interview we talk about: How Ashton never had a life plan or knew what she wanted to be Why we worship youth in Anglo-Saxon cultures The lack of products and services for older people How we often don’t like to identify as being in midlife or older How facing the ageing monsters is useful How fears about ageing are totally out of proportion to reality Our attitudes towards ageing affect how we age The U-Curve of Happiness How midlife is a time of reckoning How ageism starts between our ears How we need to be more generous towards each other and ourselves When we compete to stay young we reinforce ageism, sexism and the patriarchy How raising consciousness about ageing and ageism is key Why we should be able to compete for 100% of the seats at any table How to stop reinforcing the shame associated with ageing Being aware of intersectionality when considering prejudice The importance of language relating to age Ashton’s knees and not blaming non-age related issues on age Continuing the movement And lots more! Resources​ Ashton's website  where you can find out about her appearances, how to set up a conscious raising group and lots of other great stuff.  You can watch her Ted talk here.  Ashton's Book

Welcome back to what will be the final episode of Series 1 and I can't believe how quickly that time has gone. This week I am joined by the inimitable Rebecca Weef Smith who is not only the editor of Goldie magazine but you can add positive psychology fashion researcher, counsellor & coach, stylist, writer, speaker and pro ageing activist to the list. We find out what it's like to set up a printed magazine in your 50's, where her passion and drive comes from, her refreshing approach to ageing and so much more. Rebecca talks openly and honestly and left me feeling inspired and motivated, with lots of food for thought. Favourite music at the moment? Pull Up To The Bumper by Grace Jones. If you've not seen the short video yet of Grace strutting down the catwalk recently for Tommy Hilfiger then it's a must. What a woman! https://youtu.be/oWYI5h-lutM An inspiring book- I'm currently reading Ashton Applewhite's books. Ashton is a writer and activist, tackling ageism in society. This Chair Rocks would be a great one of hers to start off with. Who inspires you?My mother she's always been an incredible woman. She has dementia now and it's taken me that long to appreciate her. To keep up to date with everything Rebecca & Goldie magazine is up to you can follow on Instagram @goldie_magazine, Twitter @goldiemediauk and Facebook @Goldiemedia Please get in touch with any comments, I'd love to hear from you. Who inspires you? Who would you like to listen to next? You can leave a direct message on the anchor ap. or email rachelperumodel@gmail.com. If you're listening through iTunes don't forget to hit the review button too! You can also find me over on Instagram @rachelperu1 That's it for now and I will be back after a short break with Series 2 and a load more inspirational women to share. In the meantime........ Keep being fabulous! (Background music credited to Scott Holmes-Our Big Adventure) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/outofthebubble/message

Ashton Applewhite, named one of PBS Next Avenue’s Influencers in Aging and author of the breakaway new book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, share her own personal experiences with ageism — defined as “treating a person differently on the basis of age" and discusses her work, which explores ageism’s destructive impact on individuals, our communities and our policies.Chronological age is often a key factor in decision-making about treatment for physical and mental health; or selection for housing, employment, or access to other opportunities, says Applewhite. Yet, she argues, age alone is a poor predictor and she pushes back on ageist assumptions that people within any given age group are all the same. They vary substantially in their capacities−and census data show growing diversity in every age group.Nevertheless, unfounded ageist stereotypes result in marginalization and discrimination against older people.This Chair Rocks does not simply identify the problem. It offers a wealth of ideas about how to counteract ageism. As Applewhite explored the subject, she discovered a clear upside: “The possibility that life could be more fun in your eighties had never crossed my mind…nor that such joyful clarity would be rooted in awareness — not denial — that time was short and therefore to be savored.”This talk, given on March 15, 2019, was hosted by Ashby Village and the UC Berkeley Retirement Center, who are committed to transforming aging in community. They hope this talk sparks interest in continuing an intergenerational conversation about collaborative efforts to build a community that works well for all ages.Read a transcript on Berkeley News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Marc interviews Ashton Applewhite. Author and activist Ashton Applewhite has been recognized by The New York Times, The New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. She blogs at This Chair Rocks and speaks widely at venues that range from the United Nations to the TED main stage. Ashton has written for Harper’s, The Guardian, and The New York Times, and is the voice of Yo! Is This Ageist? The author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, Ashton is a leading spokesperson for the movement to mobilize against discrimination on the basis of age. Marc hopes you enjoy this episode.   Key Takeaways: [1:11] Marc welcomes you to Episode 118 of the Repurpose Your Career podcast. Career Pivot brings this podcast to you. CareerPivot.com is one of the very few websites dedicated to those of us in the second half of life and our careers. Take a moment to check out the blog and the other resources delivered to you, free of charge. [1:43] If you are enjoying this podcast, please share it with other like-minded souls. Subscribe on CareerPivot.com, iTunes, or any of the other apps that supply podcasts. Share it on social media or just tell your neighbors, and colleagues. The more people Marc can reach, the more he can help. [2:05] Next week, Marc will have a special interview with Queen Michele. Queen is a former schoolteacher and administrator who chucked it all in her mid-fifties to move to the North Shore of Lake Chapala and has now written a book called Considerations: A Guide For Moving Abroad, by Queen D. Michele. [2:19] This week, Marc is interviewing Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. [2:30] Marc introduces Ashton and welcomes her to the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [3:29] Ashton believes short bios are always best. Marc loves her book, This Chair Rocks. Marc is writing a series on ageism and a lot of it comes from Ashton’s book. [3:45] Ashton self-published her book three years ago, and sold it last year to a new division of MacMillan, which is bringing it out on their inaugural list on March 5. Ashton started thinking and writing on aging about 12 years ago because she was afraid of getting old, although she didn’t recognize it at the time. [4:17] Ashton started interviewing older people who work and researching longevity. She learned “in about 30 seconds” that most of her ideas about what it would be like to be old were wrong. [4:35] Ashton shares some facts about aging. When she started her research, 4% of Americans over 65 were in nursing homes. In the last decade, that has dropped to 2.5%. [5:13] Older people, in general, have better rates of mental health than the young or the middle-aged and are better at dealing with negative emotions like anger, anxiety, and fear. The awareness that time is short does not fill older people with dread. They are less afraid of dying. [5:45] Ashton was surprised by the U-curve of happiness. People are happiest at the beginnings and ends of their life. The psychological underpinnings are that children live in the moment because that’s what they know, and the oldest do it because they are aware that time is running out, so they cherish the moment and appreciate things more. [6:13] There are exceptions. Ashton was very skeptical of these findings at first, thinking they interviewed only happy people. It turns out that the U-curve of happiness is independent of culture, health, wealth, or marital status. It is a function of how aging itself affects the healthy brain. [6:50] Ashton started to feel a lot better about getting older and she became obsessed with why so few people know these things. [7:00] Marc reminds listeners that Jonathan Rauch, the author of The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50, was a guest on Episode 78 of this podcast. [7:11] Ashton expands the dictionary definition of ageism. We are being ageist any time we come to an assumption about a person or a group of people on the basis of how old we think they are. That they are “too old” or “too young” for whatever the assumption involves. Ageism cuts both ways and younger people experience a lot of it. [7:58] People think ageism is “an old-person problem.” Older people bear the brunt of ageism in the U.S. Not so much in Mexico, where Marc lives. The U.S. is a deeply youth-obsessed society fueled by our popular culture. [8:19] Ageism affects young and old. If you bridle at your boss being much younger than you, that’s ageism. [8:35] When you are ageist, you are discriminating against your future self. All prejudice is based on what sociologists call “othering” — seeing a group of people as other than ourselves. It could be another sports team. It could be other religion. It could be other nationality. The weird thing about ageism is that the other is your own future, aging self. [9:11] Ageism is rooted in denial. We pretend that we will not age — as if that would be a good thing. [9:46] Marc listened to Ashton’s TED talk and admits that he is an ageist! Ashton says we are all ageist because our culture has trained us to be ageist. Ashton says the first step in confronting bias is knowing that you have it. Everyone has prejudice. What we can do, if we want to, is become aware of our bias and not use it to guide our actions. [10:29] You can’t challenge bias, unless you are aware of it. Once you start to see ageism in yourself, that opens your eyes to seeing it in the culture around us — in magazines, on TV, and in conversations. You will see this is a widely shared issue that requires collective action and that we can do something about it if we come together. [11:07] Marc has noted that he uses the phrase CRS (can’t remember stuff). The moment can be funny but the discrimination it engenders is not funny, nor is the way it affects our own perception of ourselves in society when we never think to challenge those values but internalize them. [12:22] When you start seeing “the first sign of dementia” as you turn a certain age, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, all too easily. As these negative stereotypes become more potentially relevant, we tend to act as though they were true. That is really bad for us in every aspect of our lives. [12:58] Marc belongs to a hiking club with seventy-year-olds; Marc finds them to be positive role models. Ashton says it is important to remember that most of us will not be outliers. Most of us will end up in the middle — still able to do the things we really love doing, even if we do them differently than we did at age 20. Sex is a perfect example. [14:52] It’s important not to have a vision of “aging well” that consists only of the extremely active and the extremely healthy. Some part of our body is going to fall apart; not all of it. Some parts of our brain are likely to work less well. 20% of the population escapes cognitive decline, entirely. [15:17] We set ourselves an impossible standard by telling ourselves, “I have to keep hiking that mountain as fast as so-and-so.” A lot of people don’t have access to the gyms and the healthy habits. Acknowledge that we all age in different ways, at different rates and there’s no right or wrong way to do it. [15:52] The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College published a blog article “Careers Become Dicey After Age 50”. Marc says the audience for this podcast is seeing ageism in the workplace. How do you eliminate ageism in the workplace? [16:25] Looking at the culture as a whole, diverse workplaces are here to stay. Diversity makes companies more profitable and better to work at. Let’s put age on the list as a criterion for diversity. It is blindingly obvious that it belongs there, but nobody thinks of it. [17:05] If everyone is the same age in your workplace, question it. What is the reason used to justify it? It is not true that older workers are expensive, less creative, or less reliable. Older workers are slower at physical tasks but they hurt themselves less often. Older workers make fewer mistakes, so it’s a wash. [17:49] Research shows that, especially in creative industries, mixed-age groups are the most effective. There are intergenerational initiatives springing up in workplaces all over. Chip Conley wrote Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder, which is all about mentoring. [18:11] Chip went to work at Airbnb in his fifties and realized he had digital intelligence to learn from younger people while they had emotional intelligence to learn from the older people. [18:24] Marc Freedman wrote How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations, by Marc Freedman. The title means we live forever if we contribute to the younger generations and those contributions live on after we are gone. [18:41] Marc Freedman’s book talks of intergenerational housing, programming, educational issues, where people of all ages support each other, learn from each other, and tap into what each age group has to offer. [18:59] Marc notes that the multi-generational family is incredibly common in Mexico and it’s refreshing to see. Marc sees women carrying their grandchildren as they walk. [19:28] In much of the developed world it used to be the same and then industrialization and urbanization promoted institutions that made age important in a way it hadn’t been. We also started living a lot longer and “old folks” homes cropped up. Schools began to be divided into ages. Nursery schools were created. [19:53] When you divide groups of people, segregation makes room for discrimination and prejudice. [20:07] Marc talks about the young white male culture of the tech industry. The Austin Business Journal called it a real problem. Technology Review ran an article shining a light on it a couple of years ago. It has received more attention because it became a problem for people at the top of the food chain -- educated, white men in their 30s. [20:50] Ashton says the quote that burned into her brain was a guy who went to a dermatologist for Botox, hair plugs, or both because he had a key interview and he said “I can’t look like I have a wife, and a mortgage, and two little kids.” [21:08] What does it say about our society that being a husband and father with financial obligations disqualifies you for employment? Think about the personal consequences of being told that the thing you spent decades getting really good at disqualifies you to continue to apply what you know. [21:39] Marc says we live in very strange times. Ashton refers back to the women’s movement that started as a grassroots movement, decades ago, that forced women to recognize that they were not at fault for the biases against them. It was a widely shared problem that required collective action. [22:23] We will not change things for older people for the better, unless we challenge the prevailing narrative that to age is to fail. Each one of us who is interested in it needs to become an ambassador for that message. [22:53] Marc says that the happiness U-curve is true in his life, comparing his 60s to his 40s. Ashton doesn’t know anyone in their later years that wants to actually be any younger than they are. Jonathan Rauch’s book is coming out in paperback and he interviewed Ashton for the foreword about the social and political context of ageism. [23:46] Ashton makes some final points. She knows not everyone is an activist. One of the best arguments for an anti-ageism campaign is its benefits as a public health initiative. Attitudes toward aging affect how our minds and bodies function. People who equate aging with decline, dismay, and despair, live an average of 7.5 years less long. [24:53] They don’t walk as fast. They are more likely to develop dementia than people with more realistic attitudes toward aging. Look around you at the evidence of the kind of lives old people are living, despite being surrounded by these messages. [25:21] You will be less likely to develop dementia, even if you have the gene that predisposes you to the disease. Rates of Alzheimer's are declining fast. No one knows that because only the alarmists’ side of the picture gets covered in the media. [25:44] There are more cases of Alzheimer’s because there are more aging people in the population and age remains the leading risk factor but the odds of anyone listening to this podcast getting dementia have gotten lower in the last few decades and people are getting diagnosed at later ages. Let’s tell both sides of the story. [26:14] Ashton has been “thinking out loud” about all this in blog form at ThisChairRocks.com/blog. The blogs are searchable by topic, including sources for the facts. It’s all there, available for free. [26:40] Consciousness raising was the tool that catalyzed the women’s movement. Look for the downloadable pamphlet “Who Me, Ageist: How to Start a Consciousness-raising Group” in the blog resources. Ashton urges listeners to download the pamphlet and think about convening a group, ideally of mixed ages, backgrounds, and colors. [27:26] Everyone ages. Everyone faces compound layers of discrimination. If we want the movement against ageism to lift all boats, we also need to address all the other “-isms” that make it hard to grow old the way we would like. [27:47] Marc thanks Ashton for being on the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [27:58] Marc hopes you enjoyed this episode. Ashton has been an inspiration to many (including Marc) who are involved in the battle against ageism. [28:07] The CareerPivot.com/Community website has become a valuable resource for almost 50 members who are participating in the Beta phase of this project. Marc is currently recruiting new members for the next cohort. [28:19] If you are interested in the endeavor and would like to be put on the waiting list, please go to CareerPivot.com/Community. When you sign up you’ll receive information about the community as it evolves. [28:34] Those in the initial cohorts will get to set the direction for this endeavor. This is a paid membership community with group coaching and special content. More importantly, it’s a community where you can seek help. Go to CareerPivot.com/Community to learn more. [28:58] Marc invites you to connect with him on LinkedIn.com/in/mrmiller. Just include in the connection request that you heard Marc on this podcast. You can look for Career Pivot on Facebook, LinkedIn, or @CareerPivot on Twitter. [29:25] Please come back next week, when Marc will interview Queen Michele. [29:29] Marc thanks you for listening to the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [29:33] You will find the show notes for this episode at CareerPivot.com/episode-118. [29:41] Please hop over to CareerPivot.com and subscribe to get updates on this podcast and all the other happenings at Career Pivot. You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, the Google Podcasts app, Podbean, the Overcast app, or the Spotify app.

EPISODE 95: Interview with Ashton Applewood (Part Two). Author and activist Ashton Applewhite is the author of “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.” She has been internationally recognized as an expert on ageism, speaks widely at venues that have included the TED main stage and the United Nations, and is a leading spokesperson for a movement to mobilize against discrimination on the basis of age. Follow Ashton’s work at her website thischairrocks.com, and on Facebook and Twitter @thischairrocks. If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

EPISODE 94: Interview with Ashton Applewood (Part One). Author and activist Ashton Applewhite is the author of “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.” She has been internationally recognized as an expert on ageism, speaks widely at venues that have included the TED main stage and the United Nations, and is a leading spokesperson for a movement to mobilize against discrimination on the basis of age. Follow Ashton’s work at her website thischairrocks.com, and on Facebook and Twitter @thischairrocks. If you get value out of the Loving Without Boundaries podcast, then consider becoming one of our patrons! Not only will you enjoy exclusive content made just for you, your support will also help us continue creating educational content while helping more people have a deeper understanding of consensual non-monogamy and healthy relationships in general. https://www.patreon.com/lovingwithoutboundaries

Ageism is the one “ism” that doesn’t discriminate based on race, gender or socio-economic status. And it is the one “ism” that harms all of us. Anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite says can we improve our physical and psychological health by fighting back! Ashton is the founder of two popular blogs: ThisChairRocks.com and Yo,IsThisAgeist.comAshton is an internationally reknown speaker on the subject of ageism. I highly recommend that you watch her T.E.D. talk Let’s End Ageism. Her book This Chair Rocks: A manifesto on ageism is rated 5 stars on Amazon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From childhood on, we're barraged by messages that it's sad to be old. On this episode Author Ashton Applewhite is creating a movment to Change Ageism. Listen and and learn how Ashton is creating Healing Ties all around us

From childhood on, we're barraged by messages that it's sad to be old. On this episode Author Ashton Applewhite is creating a movment to Change Ageism. Listen and and learn how Ashton is creating Healing Ties all around us

From childhood on, we're barraged by messages that it's sad to be old. On this episode Author Ashton Applewhite is creating a movment to Change Ageism. Listen and and learn how Ashton is creating Healing Ties all around us

“Sexism on its own is so ugly. When you pair it with ageism, it is devastating.” “Why is our view of late life so unrelievedly grim when the lived reality is so different?” Writer and activist Ashton Applewhite, 65, set out to answer that question almost a decade ago. What she discovered is at the heart of her successful blogs, This Chair Rocks and Yo, Is This Ageist? and her recent her book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, a must-read for old and young. Today, Ashton continues to blog and speak with passion and unshakeable determination to mobilize more of us in the fight to make discrimination on the basis of age as unacceptable as any other kind. Her recent TED talk has already garnered over 1 million viewers. Not surprising, since Ashton makes her case not just with facts but humor. She’s a funny woman! In fact, her first book, Truly Tasteless Jokes, and its three sequels reveal “a weakness for the kind of jokes that make you cringe and guffaw at the same time.” They also made publishing history by occupying four of fifteen spots on the New York Times bestseller list. Ashton is also the author of another stereotype-busting book: Cutting Loose: Why Women Who End Their Marriages Do So Well, which Ms. magazine described as “rocket fuel for launching new lives.” Ashton is a kindred spirit who shares our goal to explode myths about gender and aging and re-define what it means to be a woman at any age.

Ashton Applewhite is on a mission as old as humanity itself -- to change our attitudes about age and ageing. Her book is "This Chair Rocks. A Manifesto Against Ageism," and her Ted Talk received a standing ovation. She's onto something. This week on Inflection Point, she talks with Lauren about how she plans to end what she calls "the last acceptable prejudice."

From childhood on, we're barraged by messages that it's sad to be old. That wrinkles are embarrassing, and old people useless. Author and activist Ashton Applewhite believed them too, until she realized where this prejudice comes from and the damage it does.Today, Ms. Applewhite is on the show to share insights from her book, “This Chair Rocks – a Manifesto against Ageism”. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This Chair Rocks traces Applewhite's journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-aging radical, and in the process, debunks myth after myth about late life.Whether you're older or hoping to get there, this book will shake you by the shoulders, cheer you up, make you mad, and change the way you see the rest of your life. Age pride!SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

From childhood on, we’re barraged by messages that it’s sad to be old. That wrinkles are embarrassing, and old people useless. Author and activist Ashton Applewhite believed them too, until she realized where this prejudice comes from and the damage it does. Today, Ms. Applewhite is on the show to share insights from her book, “This Chair Rocks – a Manifesto against Ageism”. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This Chair Rocks traces Applewhite’s journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-aging radical, and in the process, debunks myth after myth about late life. Whether you’re older or hoping to get there, this book will shake you by the shoulders, cheer you up, make you mad, and change the way you see the rest of your life. Age pride! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel. L!KE us on Facebook. FOLLOW us on Instagram.

#AGEISM & what WE NEED to do about it w. Ashton Applewhite Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks, comes on the show to break our preconceived perceptions of getting "old". She's on a mission to open people's eyes to the discrimination that sidelines and silences older people. This is VERY pertinent to our work. You'll love this one! Relevant Links: This Chair Rocks - http://ThisChairRocks.com @ThisChairRocks - http://Twitter.com/ThisChairRocks This Chair Rocks Facebook - http://Facebook.com/ThisChairRocks Mark Lachs, MD - Treat Me, Not My Age Robert Butler - #Ageism -------------------- If you like what you hear, consider Joining the Senior Rehab Project to get access to: Monthly Mastermind Meetup Newsletter Private FB Group *For links & the other podcasts in the Senior Rehab Project, go to http://SeniorRehabProject.com

Ashton Applewhite is on a crusade against ageism. She joins the show to discuss the myths and roots of ageism and her talk series, This Chair Rocks. We also discuss her Yo Is This Ageist site, why she scoffs at the Life Extension crew, how her critique of ageism intertwines with her critique of capitalism, what it's like to suffer from analexophobia, why we should all consider ourselves old people in training, and how she launched the Truly Tasteless Jokes empire.