EP 25 / Dr. Kerry Burnight / America’s Gerontologist and Champion of Joyful Aging

Longevity isn’t the prize if the years aren’t lived with joy, purpose and real connection. In this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, Derek talks with Dr. Kerry Burnight, a nationally recognized gerontologist, author of the New York Times bestselling JoySpan, and a longtime leader in aging research, policy and elder abuse prevention. They unpack why joy is deeper than situational happiness, how many strengths actually improve with age, and why most of the aging experience is shaped more by choices than genes.