Life expectancy is still on the rise! I’m in my 60s now. How long should I plan to live for? — Trish F.   Right now, the average life expectancy for women in the United States is 81 years old while it is 76 for men. However, we are going to see some important shifts […]

I have dealt with sexism throughout my career, but now that I’m almost 50 it seems to be worse. What can I do to demand more visibility and respect in my organization? — Angelina H.   As women, any “-ism” is worsened by sexism.  Ageism and sexism wreak havoc on the careers and businesses of […]

What do you mean by Radical Reinvention? Does every reinvention need to be extreme? — Quinn N. Scott Maxwell said, “Every seed destroys its container.” Part of being human is that as we grow and develop, the forces to reinvent ourselves often take us in new directions throughout the course of our life span. And […]

What is the best way to recover the self I know as alive, empowered, and abundant when I am just not feeling it now? – Henry M. Stop trying so hard. Realize that the whole range of emotions is what makes us human, and when we start cutting off emotions that don’t feel good, we […]

I feel like I’m not consistent with my work and everyday life. Since the pandemic I’ve felt more and more drained, but with bursts of productivity sometimes. How do I address this? – Rosie L. The first thing I would ask is what is happening on your productive days that’s not happening on the days […]

Halloween is approaching and I would like to add dressing up as the elderly to the list of costumes that should be avoided (along with culturally appropriative and other offensive costumes of the past). I saw a Today article about how dressing as an older person is a form of casual ageism. What are your […]

I’m in my 70s and I’m still working. I love keeping busy and I have many friends that feel the same! My family doesn’t understand and has expressed that they want me to retire. How can I communicate that this is what more older adults are doing? -Lawrence J.  I’m right there with you and […]

I just turned 40! Growing up I heard the label “midlife crisis” tagged onto any risky or bold decision someone over 40 made. If anything I feel more courageous than at any point in my life before! Are big life changes in your 40s and beyond truly caused by an existential crisis, or am I […]

I read your book The Ageless Way and so many things clicked for me! I am struggling with sharing your ideas with people in my life. I feel like I just want to sit them down and have them read the book! How can I introduce them to ideas of Agelessness? — Ruby H. I’m […]

During times of crisis, like hurricane Ian, life really comes into perspective. I worry for my friends and family that are likely unscathed so far! But I also begin to reevaluate my life. Am I really living my life to my greatest potential? It almost seems selfish to think this way. Am I wrong for […]