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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 39 MIN

Unstoppable at 90: Joy Fox’s Secrets to Living Fully and Aging Gracefully

from Inspiring YOU with Sylvia Yu · host Sylvia Yu

Thrilled to share my latest interview with 90-year-old Joy Fox, a true walking phenomenon.Joy is what researchers call a “superager”: someone in their 80s, 90s and beyond whose memory and cognitive function rival people decades younger. But Joy is so much more than a label.In our conversation, she talks candidly about:• Trailblazing in a Man’s World. Joy didn’t just break the glass ceiling; she shattered it. Her work in the male-dominated event planning industry paved the way for countless women to follow.• Solo Travel Revolution. Joy’s advocacy for solo women travellers is reshaping how women see the world.• The small daily routines – from walking and reading to staying socially connected –  that keep her mind and body strong• Why curiosity, humour and saying “yes” to new experiences have mattered more than strict diets or perfect habits• How she’s coped with loss, loneliness and major life transitions, including the mindset shifts that helped her keep going• Her views on independence at 90, and how to ask for help without losing your sense of self• What gives her purpose now, and why she still makes plans for the futureJoy challenges so many of our assumptions about ageing. She’s sharp, funny, reflective and far more focused on living than on her age.If you’re interested in longevity, brain health, or simply how to live a fuller life at any age, you’ll want to hear Joy’s perspective.I’d love to hear your thoughts: What does “ageing well” mean to you and who is the “Joy” in your life who proves it’s possible? 

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