Anti-Aging is Anti-Living: Flourish Instead

In this episode, Constance goes into full on fan-girl mode with our guest Barbara Waxman, a gerontologist and coach who helps people lead an undiminished life as they age. We talk about flourishing and recognizing the importance of not just our life span and health span, but something Barbara calls the Third span, comprised of our mindset, relationships and purpose at this stage of life. We unpack the growing issue of well-being burnout, and Barbara offers lots of research findings and tips for aging well into our what she calls our Trophy years. SHOW NOTES Barbara's WebsiteBarbara's Podcast on Flourishing and Finding Purpose in MidlifeThe Middlescence Manifesto: Igniting the Passion of Midlife, Barbara WaxmanThe role of mindset, purpose and relationships in longevity, TEDx Boston (After listening, try Barbara's 30-Day Flourish Challenge!)The Seven Lifestyle Levers Assessment (Free)How Older Adults Are Improving Their "Sex Span"Welcome to Holland StoryWe would love to hear from you! Do you have ideas for future podcasts? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Have you tried one of our challenges and want a Shout Out? Please send your comments to:  Email: [email protected] Follow the show on Facebook Visit our Website Listen and Subscribe Here! (Our linktree will direct you to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods, and Pocket Casts). Subscribing to WADY is a free, quick way to ensure new episodes are automatically delivered to your device. Send us Fan MailBeautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art. Eleanor Roosevelt