Reframing Aging with Chronic Illness: Finding Purpose, Wisdom & Joy in Midlife

What if aging wasn’t about loss, but about becoming? In this heartfelt episode of I’ve Got Guts!, Stef and Lauren explore how living with chronic illness can actually deepen your understanding of aging, gratitude, and growth.Inspired by Hoda Kotb’s new book and the work of Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy and author of Learning to Love Midlife, they dive into the idea that midlife isn’t a crisis…it’s a chrysalis. Through personal stories of resilience, reinvention, and reframing, Stef and Lauren open up about how illness has shaped their relationship with their bodies, time, and joy.They’ll talk about: 💫 Using chronic illness as a catalyst for renewal and self-discovery 💫 Learning to listen to your body as a source of wisdom 💫 Finding joy and purpose in the midst of health challenges 💫 The difference between aging gracefully and aging gratefullyWhether you’re navigating chronic illness, midlife changes, or simply rethinking what it means to grow older, this conversation will remind you that aging isn’t the end of anything. It’s the deepening of everything.If you want even more behind-the-scenes moments, early announcements, or fun extras, make sure to join our email list here:https://balanced-brook-47113.myflodesk.com/ivegotgutspodcast.Please Make sure to follow us on our social media pages to stay up to date:www.facebook.com/ivegotgutspodcastwww.instagram.com/ivegotgutspodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@IveGotGutsPodcastListen to the Podcast Worldwide:iHeart Radiohttps://iheart.com/podcast/238278766/Apple Podcastshttps://tr.ee/SO0cSiSBvPSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/31w8bdwasutxCGCMhhYYh5?si=eCtax030QY-qTxqu92Sx3wAmazon Musichttps://music.amazon.it/podcasts/cd898f42-ddbf-4411-ad15-3a5c1a44d4f5/i've-got-gutsRSShttps://rss.com/podcasts/ivegotgutsDeezerhttps://deezer.com/show/1001406291Pandorahttps://www.pandora.com/podcast/ive-got-guts/PC:1001094893