Show Notes

For generations, people believed getting older meant slowing down.

Today's science tells a very different story.

In this inspiring conversation, I welcome bestselling author and longevity researcher Maddy Dychtwald to discuss how our understanding of aging has changed dramatically over the past four decades.

Together they explore why lifestyle matters more than genetics for most of our lives, the difference between lifespan and healthspan, and why maintaining our brain, purpose, and joy may be just as important as caring for our bodies.

The conversation also takes a personal turn as Maddy shares what she's learning as a brand-new grandmother whose grandson lives halfway around the world in China. Despite the distance, she explains how technology, intentionality, and purpose help keep those precious family bonds strong.

Whether you're a new grandparent or have been one for years, this episode offers practical encouragement that it's never too late to invest in your future and your family's.

• Why aging is becoming more opportunity than decline
• The surprising role lifestyle plays in longevity
• Understanding lifespan vs. healthspan
• Why brain health deserves as much attention as physical health
• The importance of "Joyspan"
• How purpose improves both health and happiness
• Grandchildren as motivation for healthier living
• Technology that helps grandparents stay connected
• What the next decade of longevity research may bring
• Practical first steps anyone can begin today

Links

GRAND Magazine: https://www.grandmagazine.com/

Maddy Dychtwald: https://maddydychtwald.com/