How to Grow Old Well

How to Grow Old Well – Lessons from 98 Years of Life (with My Grandad)In this week's podcast, I am joined by someone very special — my grandad.At 98 years old, he has lived through war, rationing, huge social change, and nearly a century of life. Despite recently recovering from a heart attack and two strokes, he continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, independence, and strength.In this conversation, we explore what has helped him stay active, healthy, and engaged with life for so many years.We discuss:• what life was like growing up as an only child• the lessons he learned from family life and early experiences• living through war and rationing• how those experiences shaped his relationship with food, health, and waste• the habits and routines that have stayed with him throughout his life• maintaining a healthy and stable weight for over 80 years• the importance of staying active and independent as we ageOne of the things I find most fascinating is that my grandad has remained almost exactly the same weight since he was 17 years old.We explore what has contributed to that consistency and whether the habits he developed in his younger years helped shape the health and wellbeing he enjoys today.This episode is a reminder that there is wisdom to be found in lived experience, and that sometimes the simplest habits, repeated over a lifetime, can have a profound impact.Thank you for listening.If you have any questions or reflections, I would love to hear from you in the comments.Subscribe to Wholeyfit – The Soul’s Compass Method™ for more conversations on healing, wellbeing, resilience, and living a meaningful life.Instagram: @wholeyfitFacebook: Wholeyfit – The Soul’s Compass MethodLinkedIn: Victoria PenfoldWebsite: victoriapenfold.com