In the season one finale of Plain View, Elise and Kristine explore the rich, complex, and often surprising experience of aging. From a 4-year-old to a 79-year-old sharing her "granny-isms," the episode features intimate stories from nearly every decade of life.

Listeners will hear touching reflections on nostalgia, personal growth, physical changes, and the emotional terrain of getting older, from teenagers navigating anxiety, to women in their 30s and 40s finding confidence, women in their 50s, 60s, and 70s embracing freedom, a better sense of self-worth, and confidence. Along the way, Elise and Kristine share personal anecdotes, community responses, and research-backed insights on aging, and end with a guided practice to help you think more positively about aging. 

Timestamps & Key Topics:

00:00–01:20 — Intro and why this episode matters

01:21–04:18 — How we think about aging, community poll results, and key findings from Breaking the Age Code by Becca Levy

04:30–06:11 — Reflections from a 4-year-old and a 14-year-old on happiness and memory

06:55–08:30 — Childhood nostalgia from Elise, Kristine, and community submissions

08:30–11:49 — Surprises about growing older and teen insights on emotional growth

12:51–14:59 — When life really begins: answers from ages 22 to 36

16:06–18:28 — Finding freedom in doing things your own way and early identity shaping

18:45–21:45 — A poetic reflection on complexity and the beauty of both/and

21:54–24:51 — What women in their 30s and 40s want younger people to know

25:04–26:43 — Aging as strength: learning to do pull-ups and letting go of fear

26:43–32:21 — Tensions around beauty, youth, wisdom, and physical limitations

33:24–35:06 — Nostalgia for missed moments and the influence of grandmothers

35:06–37:07 — Positive surprises about aging from Kristine’s mom and community

37:07–39:13 — Sweet reflections from a 79-year-old about joy in the simple things

39:13–40:46 — What concerns people most about aging

40:46–44:42 — Guided reflection and visualization on positive aging by Kristine

44:42–45:30 — Outro and final thoughts

45:30–end — How to call the Plain View hotline and contribute

Resources we mentioned in the episode:

• Breaking the Age Code by Becca Levy

• Atomic Habits by James Clear