Episode #114February 4, 2025
What if joy isn’t something we find, but something we create—especially in life’s hardest moments? In this episode of The Psychology of Aging Podcast, award-winning journalist and bestselling author…
Episode #102October 2, 2023
Aging and intimacy often bring forth various misconceptions. Dive into the latest episode of our "Psychology of Aging Podcast" where we unmask the reality of love and sexual health for…
Episode #47 & 79 (Repost)September 28, 2021
Chrissy Thelker was 55 years old when she had her first stroke and was subsequently diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. With more and more people living with dementia, it's imperative that…
Episode #69July 13, 2021
I have to admit, as a Geropsychologist who strives toward anti-ageism, when I set out to read Steven Petrow's new book, STUPID THINGS I WON’T DO WHEN I GET OLD,…
Episode #13 & 63 (Repost)June 9, 2021
Get ready for the confetti because it's Pride!! How do Pride and the Psychology of Aging fit together? Well, let me tell you, there are an estimated more than 3…
Episode #51March 16, 2021
Researchers have been investigating brain health recommendations that help to reduce our risk for cognitive decline in older adulthood. Many of the tips that I'm going to share today are…
Episode #50March 9, 2021
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends only 7% of their entire life outdoors. Spending instead, 93% of their life indoors, including 87% of their life…
Episode #40January 5, 2021
When we think of older adults during COVID, images of older adults living in long-term care communities sheltering in place with hands pressed against windows trying to connect with loved…
Episode #32November 3, 2020
Exercise is essential for healthy aging. Having a consistent exercise routine helps to reduce risk of mental health conditions, improves cognitive function, and helps our bodies to function optimally. Knowing…
Episode #28October 6, 2020
Caregivers often approach me with the question: "my parent had dementia, does that mean I'll get it too?" It's a scary thing to devote years of your life caring for…
Episode #27September 29, 2020
How well do you know your own assumptions, biases, and values when it comes to aging and sexuality? Have you taken much time to think about this? Let's take some…
Episode #21August 11, 2020
Since COVID started, I have received several emails from people who care about older adults expressing concern for them. Like, a college professor who reached out to me to express…