Is Independence Just a Myth? Rethinking Ageing with Assoc Prof Elissa Burton (Listen)

In this episode of I’m Too Old for This, Cath sits down with Associate Professor Elissa Burton from Curtin University’s School of Allied Health — a self-described “pracademic” who lives at the intersection of research and real-life aged care. Together, they explore what it really means to grow older and stay in control. Elissa shares why independence matters so much as we age, and how small, realistic changes can make a big difference — even if you feel like you’ve “left it too late” to start moving more. They unpack some of the big myths about ageing, how to plan before a crisis hits, and look at why emotional wellbeing and social connection often get pushed to the side in favour of blood tests and check-ups. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple & more → https://pod.link/1797257590 📖 Dive deeper into I'm Too Old For This, transcripts + more → https://brightwatergroup.com/podcast Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/im2oldforthis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/im2oldforthis_pod/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@im2oldforthispod