Glowing Older: Embracing Aging, Wellness, and Purposeful Living with Nancy Griffin (Ep. 43)
Living a fulfilling life as you age requires more than just financial preparation—it’s about embracing your values, fostering intergenerational connections, and planning with intention.
In this eye-opening episode of The Simply Retirement Podcast, host Eric Blake sits down with Nancy Griffin, CEO of Glowing Older and host of the Glowing Older podcast, to challenge outdated ideas about aging and retirement. Together, they dive into the misconceptions surrounding aging, the importance of life planning beyond just finances, and how to break free from ageism. Nancy shares her insights on how to live a fulfilling, purpose-driven life at any stage, emphasizing movement, social connection, and mindfulness as key factors for aging well. Whether you’re preparing for retirement or looking for ways to enrich your later years, this episode is packed with valuable advice to help you take control of your future.
Nancy discusses:
- Why the term “anti-aging” is misleading and how to shift your perspective
- The benefits of intergenerational connections in combating stereotypes and fostering understanding
- Why life planning—not just financial planning—is the key to a fulfilling retirement
- The impact of ageism on society and actionable strategies to address it
- Actionable steps for healthy aging, including physical activity, better sleep, and enriching social interactions
- And more!
Resources:
Connect with Eric Blake:
- www.TheSimplyRetirementPodcast.com
- Join the Simply Retirement Newsletter
- Ask a Question or Suggest a Topic for the Podcast
- Blake Wealth Management
- YouTube
Connect with Nancy Griffin:
- LinkedIn: Nancy M. Griffin
- Website: SeniorTrade
- Website: Glowing Older
- Website: Expose Ageism
- The Glowing Older Podcast
About our Guest:
Nancy Griffin is on a mission to help older adults live happier, healthier lives. Nancy showcases new paradigms of aging well on the Glowing Older podcast in housing, health, technology, intergenerational connections, purpose, and lifelong learning.
She is also the founder of SeniorTrade, a virtual village for senior living and aging services professionals, and ExposeAgeism, a movement to combat ageism in the spa, beauty, and wellness industries.
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