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...
The Power of Five Minutes: How Micro-Habits Transform Aging
Aging ain't for Sissies
22 minutes
1 month ago
The Power of Five Minutes: How Micro-Habits Transform Aging
Tired of complicated health advice that's impossible to maintain? What if protecting your brain health was as simple as taking a five-minute walk after dinner or spending 40 seconds looking at nature? The latest research reveals that "micro habits" – tiny actions requiring minimal time and effort – can create powerful, lasting impacts on cognitive function when practiced consistently. This episode dives into ten science-backed micro habits that take seconds or minutes but deliver outsized be...
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...
