In this episode, I talk about a moment that stopped me in my tracks—being shown my “predicted lifespan” during a financial planning session—and how that sparked a deeper reflection on retirement, identity, and what comes next.

After decades of chasing goals, pushing limits, and constantly striving for more, I found myself wondering: who am I if I’m no longer working toward something big?

I also get into the surprising pressure retirees face to find a new “grand purpose.” I challenge the idea that we must reinvent ourselves to live a meaningful life. If you’ve ever wondered whether you need a purpose to feel complete, this conversation might shift your perspective.

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In this episode, I share a story from my years as a personal trainer that completely changed how I approach fitness — especially for clients over 50. What started as a routine session quickly turned into a wake-up call about how easily things can go wrong.

It got me thinking: are we being too cautious… or not cautious enough when it comes to training as we age? I get into the confusing world of fitness advice for older adults — from overly gentle, almost comical routines to high-intensity programs that ignore real limitations.

You'll hear what the science actually says about strength and aging, and how to find that “sweet spot” where progress happens safely.

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In this episode, inspired by a conversation from the Hidden Brain podcast, I break down how the old adage of "practice makes perfect" isn't accurate if you're performing exercises incorrectly.

In fact, practice makes injury if you're doing it wrong.

I also get into why staying active gets trickier as we age, from muscle loss to reduced coordination and joint stiffness - and what that means for exercises we often think of as “basic.” I walk through common form mistakes and how to approach these movements with good form so you can stay active for the long term.

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