Holiday lights are on, travel is messy, and family dynamics are about to get real. We’re choosing connection over perfection and sharing the exact moves that turn “creepy elder energy” into warm, genuine bonds with the kids and teens who make these gatherings worth it. No guilt, no lectures—just practical ways to show up as the grown‑up they actually want to sit next to. We break down how to meet younger family members where they are: recognizing the names and trends that matter to them, ask...
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Holiday lights are on, travel is messy, and family dynamics are about to get real. We’re choosing connection over perfection and sharing the exact moves that turn “creepy elder energy” into warm, genuine bonds with the kids and teens who make these gatherings worth it. No guilt, no lectures—just practical ways to show up as the grown‑up they actually want to sit next to. We break down how to meet younger family members where they are: recognizing the names and trends that matter to them, ask...
Best of Episode - Bad Knees, Great Taste, Let’s Go
Aging ain't for Sissies
17 minutes
1 month ago
Best of Episode - Bad Knees, Great Taste, Let’s Go
I'm on vacation, so enjoy this best of episode! Ready to travel on your terms, not your twenty-something pace? We’re diving into how to wander well as we age—trading frantic itineraries for smarter planning, softer landings, and richer memories. From airport wheelchair services that take the strain off long terminals to choosing walkable cities and central stays, we break down practical ways to make every trip feel doable and delightful. We talk honestly about health realities on the road: o...
Aging ain't for Sissies
Holiday lights are on, travel is messy, and family dynamics are about to get real. We’re choosing connection over perfection and sharing the exact moves that turn “creepy elder energy” into warm, genuine bonds with the kids and teens who make these gatherings worth it. No guilt, no lectures—just practical ways to show up as the grown‑up they actually want to sit next to. We break down how to meet younger family members where they are: recognizing the names and trends that matter to them, ask...
