Aging Gracefully

Can we still have a holly jolly...?

In this episode, we explore the changes that can come with holiday celebrations as we enter a different phase of life. It's not the same, but does that make it bad? Join us as we let go of the old ways to embrace and create something meaningful and new.

 

Expecting Something?

Whether we are aware of it or not, our expectations and commitments to certain attitudes shape our lives in huge ways. Come along with us as we discuss the way positive expectancy can bring wonder and joy into the aging process, transforming each day as we go along.

Growing like a Tree

We may comment on how a tree is growing, but rarely do we call them “old.”  Or if we do, it is with a sense of awe and wonder. Why then does our culture so readily apply that word—old—to people, and often with a negative connotation, when it could instead call us growing? Here we explore what it means to continue to grow as we age.

Considering ourselves old seems like a far away concept for so long -- until one day we realize we have arrived.  It happens in small and big ways that we recognize that this is who we are now.  Maybe it's shifts in our appearance, abilities, or attitudes, but we begin to become what we consider old. Now what do we do?  

In this episode, we explore the Danish concept of Hygge, which invites us to bring rest and comfort into our lives.  Here we take permission to live in a slower, more mindful way that impacts us on all levels.  So, pour yourself a cup of tea in your favorite cup, take a cozy seat in your favorite corner, and step into the world of Hygge. 

What a Shame... Changes happen to us as we age-- physically, mentally, and emotionally.  Although we have some control over these changes, our real strength is in our response.  In this episode, we discuss changes that have brought up feelings of shame about our aging process and invite you to explore this with us. 

Dimensions of Aging

You're only as old as you feel, think, and act.  If we exclude the number of times you've circled the sun, how old would you be? Here we discuss different dimensions of aging: Chronological, biological, psychological, and social. We can hugely impact three of these dimensions and age more gracefully and, hint hint, the chronological is not one of them.

Opening and Embracing... What if there was a quality which, when cultivated, would make aging—and life in general—easier, more adventurous, and much more fun? Here we delve into living life in a more expansive way, where we are open-hearted and ready to embrace whatever life presents.

Simmering in a Stress-pool

It feels so real and it affects us physically, mentally, and definitely emotionally (we are women, after all!). This is an authentic episode recorded by two very stressed-out people: us. It includes simple techniques and strategies that you can use right now to ground, center and stay as sane as possible.

How to Have a Bowel Movement... Most of your life you don't even think about it, but the digestive system, which is as old as the rest of us, tends to slow down and lose some of its function as we age.  Here we discuss what's going on and, with some hilarity, how to attain regularity.  it may not be as easy as it was when we were in diapers, but we can make sure it still happens!