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60 Is Not The New 50; 70 is Not The New 60: Redefining Aging Well with Dr. Tracey Gendron

  1. 60 Is Not The New 50; 70 is Not The New 60: Redefining Aging Well with Dr. Tracey Gendron Jane Leder 27:46

What does it really mean to age well?

In this thought-provoking episode of Older Women and Friends, host Jane Leder sits down with renowned gerontologist Tracey Gendron, author of Aging Unmasked: Exploring Ageism and How to End It.

We cover a lot of ground:

• Why aging is about Growth, development, and lifelong learning

• How older women can embrace their age with confidence and authenticity

• The surprising psychological benefits of growing older, including the “positivity effect.”

• Why meaningful friendships and intergenerational Relationships matter throughout the lifespan

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in:

  • Aging well with confidence and purpose

Dr. Gendron also shares powerful insights from her research and global talks, encouraging listeners to own their age proudly and reject outdated stereotypes about older adults.

If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate aging with purpose, curiosity, and self-acceptance, this episode will inspire you to rethink what it means to grow older.

Because aging isn’t something to resist—it’s something to understand, embrace, and celebrate.

https://www.traceygendron.com

Jane Leder Podcaster & Author

I am an award-winning author of books about teen suicide, siblings, and men and women during WWII. My feature articles have appeared in publications from Psychology Today to the Chicago Sun-Times. I enjoy the journey of writing, the process. But as I celebrated my seventy-seventh birthday, I wanted a change of focus and turned my creative energies into launching "Older Women & Friends," a podcast. The challenge has been exhilarating and will certainly help me make it through the dead of winter in the Midwest.