About this episode
How many times have you heard about an older person doing extraordinary things, despite their great age? In recent weeks the story of the 100-year-old war veteran, Captain Tom Moore, has captivated millions, for his marathon fund raising efforts in the UK. Walking lengths in his garden he has raised more than £30m for the National Health Service, during the Covid-19 crisis. He is amazing. In this episode of the Live Long and Master Aging podcast we explore the lives of amazing people through the eyes of Dr. Noelle Nelson, a California-based psychologist, author of Happy, Healthy…Dead and collector of eye-opening stories through her Facebook page, Meet the Amazings. What are the common traits of older people who live their lives to the full, almost to the end?
Editor’s note: This episode of the LLAMA podcast was recorded in Camarillo, California, on February 27th, 2020, three weeks before the state became the first in the U.S. to issue a stay at home order due to the coronavirus.
Connect with Dr. Nelson: Website | Facebook: Meet The Amazings | Book: Happy Healthy…Dead
In this interview we cover:
- Why most of Dr. Nelson’s longevity achievers are not famous.
- Joining the dots and connecting the common traits of people who reach a great age.
- Positivity or optimism: Why it is a major predictor of happy healthy longevity.
- A passion: From growing tomatoes to looking at the stars
- A purpose: Sharing knowledge or the joy of competing – in ballroom dancing.
- Physicality: Walking, climbing, dancing – how exercise has been shown to improve mind and body functioning.
- The power of always looking forward.
- The value of friends – or “anchors” – to get through life’s tough times.
- Dealign with losing everything in one of California’s wildfires.
- The value of please and thank you and self appreciation.
- Exploring science-based lifestyle interventions to live better.
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