EPISODE · Apr 11, 2024 · 36 MIN
EP 6 Reframing the Stories We Tell Ourselves About Aging
from Don't Be Caged By Your Age · host Ande Lyons
If you've ever found yourself boxed in by societal views on aging, or perhaps tangled in your own beliefs about what you can or cannot do as you age, this episode will inspire you to break free from those mental shackles.Our guest, Don Phin, age 67, teaches us three important strategies to reframe our stories around aging: a really cool mindset concept called 'in the making;' a process for redefining success after 60; and how to plan for the future without sacrificing the present. Don's wisdom—honed through a career as an attorney fighting for justice, an HR business owner and expert, and an Executive Coach empowering CEOs—is filled with advice on how to approach work, plan for an antifragile aging experience, and navigate life transitions with grace and strength.You’ll especially love hearing Don’s wild stories from his late teens and early 20s – including his time working at Studio 54 and on a tuna boat!Don't miss this chance to redefine success, leverage your emotional energy, and design a retirement story filled with purpose, community, and ongoing growth.You can learn more about Don and how he thrives after 65 via his website: https://www.donphin.com/Here are links to the books Don mentions:The Time Paradox: The New Psychology of Time That Will Change Your Life - https://amzn.to/44156So Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder - https://amzn.to/3QkPXpt If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.Looking for a few simple ways to age well? Here are two products I use and genuinely recommend:🚶♀️ Favorite Walking Pad – I use it almost every day while watching my favorite shows. It's quiet, easy to store, and makes getting more steps simple and enjoyable.🥤 Favorite Protein Powder – Getting enough protein becomes even more important as we age. This is my go-to because it's easy to digest, delivers 25g of protein per serving, and supports healthy muscles and bones.Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourageSPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact throug...
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If you've ever found yourself boxed in by societal views on aging, or perhaps tangled in your own beliefs about what you can or cannot do as you age, this episode will inspire you to break free from those mental shackles. Our guest, Don Phin, age 67, teaches us three important strategies to reframe our stories around aging: a really cool mindset concept called 'in the making;' a process for redefining success after 60; and how to plan for the future without sacrificing the present. Don's w...
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