Aging Gracefully

Is aging a disease, a problem that needs fixing? Here we take a look at the constant messages from the media and society that tell us that young is good and old is bad. We challenge the ageist whispers that have taken residence in our own heads. Warning: Listening to this episode may make you more comfortable with yourself and the aging process!

Got some dread about middle-aged spread? In this episode we get both information and inspiration from Dr. Annthea Fenwick, Exercise Physiologist, Holistic Nutritionist and CEO of Achieving Fitness After 50,  Whether you're just getting off the couch or a long-time exerciser, you'll discover what's going on with your body at this age and stage, and you'll be encouraged by the small steps you can make now to attain health and vitality for the long-term.

Does the winter in your hair match the spring in your step?  We know, of course, that we can't pray the gray away -- but can we embrace it or even enjoy it?  In this episode we discuss going gray and what it might mean, physically, mentally and spiritually, to do so. Whether you are doing it slowly and naturally, seeking out the help of a skilled stylist to make an overnight shift, not doing it at all, or approaching this from somewhere in the middle -- you know, that gray area -- this podcast will encourage you and give you something to think about.

Each moment of our lives, we are telling ourselves the story of what is happening, why it is happening, and what it all means about us and about the world. What are our stories about getting older, and how do they impact us?  Join us as we explore what could happen if we recognize that we are the author of these stories and that we can choose which direction they go. Be ready to create the happy ending you deserve!

Milestones, those markers of how far we've come, give us an opportunity for both celebration and reflection.  In this episode, we talk about milestones and explore ways in which we can honor these times in a way that truly acknowledges that we've come a long way, baby!

We're not getting old, we're just catching our second wind! In this episode we explore this concept of a new phase of life, labeled "middlessence." (Think adolescence for grown ups!)  What new adventures are awaiting you as you transform yourself from who you are to who you want to be? 

We’ve got aches and pains — do you? Here we discuss some possible workarounds, take a look at attitudes (including how to deal with a mind that’s freaking out about these new challenges), and consider the diet and other holistic ways of dealing with the creaky, cranky reminders that we’ve been around the block a few times.

Are you tired and tired of being tired?  The majority of us struggle with sleep much more than we did in our younger years. Don't despair -- help is on its way! This podcast looks more deeply at our (yawn) nocturnal tussles and the ways in which we can start inching the average back up to 40 winks.

Does your life contain a bucket full of potential adventures or a bouquet filled with life's experiences? Is your bucket list serving your life's richness or pressuring you to keep up with someone else's ideal? Is it possible that even your "ordinary" days could be a rich adventure? Here we take a look at the benefits a bucket list can offer, as well as the ways in which it can -- careful now! --trip you up.

No blurred lines here, you know you want to talk about it!  How does aging affect our sex lives?  In this episode we'll talk about sex...and love...and intimacy.  But mostly, about sex. Listen in on our conversation, it just may spark a new conversation for you at home, maybe, even, in bed.