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276. Aging Is Not a Retirement Plan. Stop Acting Like It Is

  1. 276. Aging Is Not a Retirement Plan. Stop Acting Like It Is Diane Gilman 25:54

In this episode, Diane Gilman reframes aging as a blank canvas and argues that your attitude can shape how you age, even at the brain level. Drawing on the idea of “super-agers,” she says positive outlook, purpose, and self-discipline can support better aging, and she uses Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday as a vivid example of energy, optimism, and joy.

Diane shares her own experience of facing breast Cancer at 72 and explains how it pushed her to stay mentally positive, avoid anger, reduce Stress, and become an active participant in her own life. She talks about how she rebuilt her habits, embraced social media and a new purpose-driven chapter at 79 and 80, and learned that aging well requires ongoing curiosity, productivity, and adaptation.

She also lays out her personal Longevity routine: walking daily, avoiding processed foods and seed oils, fasting overnight, eating lighter and earlier, limiting calories, drinking mineral-rich water, and making laughter and gratitude part of every day. Her message is that aging is not passive — it’s something you can influence through your mindset, habits, and willingness to stay engaged.

The episode closes with a reminder that your best years are not behind you. Diane says you can keep your brain sharp, your life meaningful, and your future open by staying curious, disciplined, and involved — because aging well is something you design for yourself.

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Diane Gilman Too Young To Be Old with Diane Gilman

A fashion rule-breaker with millions of loyal fans, the charismatic pearl-haired, “Queen of Jeans,” Diane Gilman is 78 years young and embracing aging instead of fighting it. An inspiration for women embracing their third act, Diane is The top Tele-retailing brand globally who is just getting started, and not unlike many women’s stories, recognition for Diane came later in life with the launch of her DG2 Jeans line on HSN which has become the top tele-retailing brand globally, over $100 million dollars a year in retail sales domestically, could be seen on QVC UK, Italy, France, Australia & Canada. Her latest book, “Too Young to be Old,” is another compelling take on conquering life’s challenges and harnessing one’s own power to live a “third act” filled with dream-catching and fulfillment.

After 30 years of experience in front of the camera connecting with the baby boomer audience on television, Diane has set out to become a proaging advocate and a "Silver-haired Influencer". Through social media, YouTube and the launch of her podcast, Too Young To Be Old, Diane's goal is to educate and inspire the 50+ community in a range of lifestyle topics such as nutrition, health & wellness, fashion, beauty & skincare, and any other topics covering aging solutions.