EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 21 MIN
Still In A Hurry
from Aging ain't for Sissies · host Marcy Backhus
Send us Fan MailWe catch ourselves rushing through days that are actually good, then ask the uncomfortable question of what we’re hurrying for. We talk about retirement, productivity guilt, technology, healing, and why slowing down is how we notice the life we worked so hard to build. • summer in Chicago and the strange habit of staying rushed • the pressure to stay productive and the belief that busy equals value • giving ourselves permission to rest, nap, and do things for love • noticing small moments that become real memories • connection over efficiency, including stopping to talk with unhoused neighbors • how technology trains impatience while trust, grief, growth, and healing take time • a simple challenge to slow down on purpose and savor ordinary life If you've enjoyed today's episode, share it with a friend who could use a reminder to slow down.
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Send us Fan Mail We catch ourselves rushing through days that are actually good, then ask the uncomfortable question of what we’re hurrying for. We talk about retirement, productivity guilt, technology, healing, and why slowing down is how we notice the life we worked so hard to build. • summer in Chicago and the strange habit of staying rushed • the pressure to stay productive and the belief that busy equals value • giving ourselves permission to rest, nap, and do things fo...
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