EP 50 Aging Out Loud and Proud
Hiya listeners!
Can you believe it? We’ve hit 50 episodes of Don't Be Caged By Your Age! 🎉
In this special milestone episode, I’m flying solo to share the origin story of this podcast, how my own pro-aging journey has transformed the way I see getting older, and why I’m on a mission to dissolve ageist beliefs.
I’ll take you back to the summer of 2022 when I turned 66, a time when I was still hesitant to embrace my age publicly. After years in the youth-driven startup world, I had internalized the fear of aging, worried about being dismissed or overlooked. But everything changed when I posted a photo on LinkedIn holding a Route 66 sign, declaring my age loud and proud.
That moment sparked an outpouring of stories from people who felt the same way - some feeling invisible, others thriving beyond 65. And that’s when I knew: this conversation needed a bigger platform.
Since launching Don’t Be Caged By Your Age in March 2024, I’ve had the joy of interviewing incredible individuals who are rewriting the narrative around aging. Their stories, and your engagement, have fueled my passion for advocating a life of purpose, vitality, and reinvention at any age.
Now, 50 episodes in, I’m more inspired than ever - and I can’t wait for what’s ahead!
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Waving from Boston – cheers!
Ande ♥
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