88. Are You Thinking Yourself Older Faster? Mindset and Aging

Have you ever wondered why two people who are both 55 years old can look and act completely different, with one appearing ten years younger and the other seeming far older? In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between our minds and the aging process to ask: are we actually thinking ourselves into old age?  Drawing inspiration from the book Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz, we're talking about how accepting the artificial belief that we are "old" causes us to slow down, which physically accelerates aging. We dive into why maintaining physical movement and developing a powerful "nostalgia for the future" are the true secrets to feeling vibrant, mobile, and excited about your next chapter.  What You’ll Learn:✔ The Danger of Acting "Old": How cutting back on physical activity due to expectations of age restricts capillaries, minimizes blood supply to tissues, and causes joint flexibility loss.  ✔ Nostalgia for the Future: Why looking forward to the years ahead—and developing an enthusiasm for life—creates a mental shift that affects your body, healing, and everyday choices.  ✔ The Truth About Your Brain: How the outdated concept that our mental powers decline after age 25 is completely false, and why we actually maintain our peak mental abilities until well past 70.  Episode Chapters:00:00 - Midlife, mindset, and the perception of aging 01:34 - Lessons from Psycho-Cybernetics on self-image 03:58 - How slowing down physically ages the body 10:55 - The physical benefits of looking forward to the future 18:08 - Finding new hobbies and building "nostalgia for the future" 22:32 - Wrap-up and a preview of next week's hypnotherapy episode  Links & Resources:Cheryl's Reading List: cherylpfischer.com/read  Featured Book: Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz  Cheryl's Skincare Recommendations: cherylpfischer.com/recommendations  Cheryl's Instagram: @CherylPFischer  Why This Episode MattersBy shifting how you think about your age and actively looking forward to what is to come, you can profoundly change how your body ages from the inside out. Remember that midlife is your time to take a little bit better care of yourself.Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy!Support the show🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence!🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us.💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation?Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/coachingLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women.Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website