Aging Gracefully

An Ayurvedic Approach to Aging

Here we interview our very own Mary Thompson: podcast co-host, Ayurvedic practitioner, and long time teacher of this holistic health science from India.  Join us as we discuss the holistic view of aging with ways to address its changes, challenges and complications utilizing Ayurvedic medicine and lifestyle.

By the way...Do you have Dementia?

BTW...Do you have dementia?  It's awkward. It's cringe-worthy. But if you suspect a loved one is showing signs of early dementia, what do you do? Here we discuss the symptoms to look for, the disorders that might mimic early dementia and, most importantly, how to sit down and have a heart-to-heart about it with your friend or other loved one.

Good Grief! Aging Gracefully Podcast #33

Good Grief! Letting go is a natural part of the aging process, and grief often accompanies the act of letting go. Here we discuss griefs, large and small, including how to honor them, listen to them and release them in our own individual rhythm. 

Questioning Our Assumptions: Aging Gracefully Podcast #32

Questioning our assumptions...If we told you there was something powerfully affecting your body and mind, for better or for worse, would you want to know about it? Here we talk about the often-unacknowledged prevalence of underlying beliefs -- beliefs about life and particularly the aging process. As we become aware of our assumptions, we are empowered instead to simply be here, embracing the gift of each moment.

Looking Good...Is there a Price to Vanity? Aging Gracefully Podcast #31

Looking Good...Is there a price to vanity? Does your self-worth depend largely on your appearance and, if so, how much does aging trouble you? Join us for an honest, insightful and rollicking look at vanity and its place in our lives -- and our psyches -- as the years show in our faces and bodies.

Walking Through the Fear: Aging Gracefully Podcast #30

Walking through the fear.  This is the social distancing, self-isolating, worrying episode~ let's hope it's the only thing that goes viral.  It seems like everywhere we turn there is danger and when we need community the most, we are encouraged to stay home or keep our distance.  In this episode we talk (remotely) about the fear that surrounds us and discuss what we're doing to remain sane as we're moving through it. 

Getting Real -- or When Aging is not so Graceful, Aging Gracefully Podcast #29

Getting Real- or when aging is not so graceful. In this episode, Jinnae shares authentically about her recent encounters with agonizing pain -- both physical and emotional. A deeply personal look into the challenges and gifts of pain, and how to help yourself or your loved ones when it's your turn, or theirs.

Life After 50: An interview with Dr. Carolyn Weisswasser, Aging Gracefully Podcast #28

Surprised by the health challenges that life has thrown at you after menopause?  You're not alone! In this episode, we talk with Naturopathic Doctor, Carolyn Weisswasser.  Join us and hear about the common issues of women our age and natural solutions to feel better and live more happily and healthfully.

Long Term Loves - Aging Gracefully Podcast #27

John Lennon wrote, "Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be..." and in this podcast, we find out the truth in that lyric.  We talk with women who have been married for decades about how their primary relationship has matured as they have.  We even talk about sex, so you won't want to miss that! 

Maintain Your Brain with Spiritual Practices - Aging Gracefully Podcast #26

Can there be such a thing as “outer time” and “inner time” affecting the way we age? Here we explore how our spiritual lives produce a significant — and very helpful — impact on the brain and on our perceptions of getting older.