A Conversation About What Matters

I was delighted to be invited to join the “You Earned This” podcast. The conversation turned out to be one of those rare interviews where the questions themselves became catalysts for deeper reflection—the kind that stays with you long after the recording ends.

What We Discussed

During our conversation, we explored some themes that are central to my teaching and research:

• The narratives we internalize about aging
• The role of humor in resilience
• The insidious nature of ageism
• The possibilities for meaningful connection in later life

These aren’t abstract concepts. They emerge from real conversations with real people who are grappling with what it means to grow older in a society that often marginalizes its elders.

Where Can You Listen?

You can listen to the podcast on Spotify.

You can also learn more about the You Earned This Podcast and listen to our episode right on the National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare website.

Be sure to listen to some of the other episodes as well, and subscribe to the podcast so you’ll be able to catch future episodes and support their work.

An Invitation to Reflect

I invite you to listen with curiosity. Perhaps you’ll recognize some of your own internalized scripts about aging. Perhaps you’ll hear echoes of conversations you’ve had—or avoided—with aging parents or loved ones.

My hope is that this discussion offers not just information, but an opportunity for reflection.

What story are you telling yourself about growing old? And more importantly, is it a story that serves you?