Embracing the Beauty of Aging With Hugh Willard

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After a successful 35-year career as a psychotherapist, Hugh Willard decided to embark on a new journey as a writer. Currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Creative Nonfiction, he authored a book and hosts a podcast about finding beauty in the gray. I have more gray hair than I used to, and sometimes, I feel insecure about it. But it’s funny; my barber recently told me some of her clients would shell out a lot of money for that brownish-gray coloring. And it’s that positive twist that Hugh uses to change the conversation about aging. Hugh lives in the beautiful city of Apex, North Carolina, which is fitting because as he ages, he seems to be summiting the peak of his own happiness. 00:00-Purpose & Identity 01:13-Pivoting to a New Chapter 03:20-The Osher Institute 06:19-A Generative Direction 09:30-An Unexpected Passion 11:18-Music & Family 15:00-Audrey’s Incredible Journey 17:42-Answering “Who Am I Now?” 27:00-The Default Mode Network 30:22-Intergenerational Connectivity 32:44-Lowercase f failure & Retirement as a Transition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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After a successful 35-year career as a psychotherapist, Hugh Willard decided to embark on a new journey as a writer. Currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Creative Nonfiction, he authored a book and hosts a podcast about finding beauty in the...

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