About this episode
Out this week, Ageless Aging is a new title on the shelves and book author and women’s aging advocate, Maddy Dychtwald is here with us on this episode. You’re going to love this episode. We dive into why women have to advocate for themselves, the power of your mindset and why you and all your high school friends may be aging at such different paces. The Role of Exercise in Ageless Aging Physical activity remains a cornerstone of healthy aging. Imagine each step of a brisk walk or each rep in a strength training session not only enhancing muscle tone but also refreshing our minds and spirits. This daily commitment to physical activity is not merely about staying fit—it’s a celebration of our bodies’ capacity to thrive at any age, boosting both brain health and emotional well-being, ensuring we live not just longer, but with unstoppable vitality. My Guest: Maddy Dychtwald is an internationally acclaimed author, public speaker, and thought leader on longevity, aging, the new retirement, and the ascent of women. She co-founded Age Wave, the world's leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of our aging population, and has led numerous acclaimed studies on women and money. In addition, she has been involved in more than 25 thought leadership research studies worldwide on aging, longevity, retirement, health, family, caregiving, housing, and leisure, which have cumulatively garnered more than 14 billion media impressions. Her new book, Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan, publishes May 14th, 2024. She lives in San Francisco with her family. Questions we answer in this episode: We are at the beginning stages of a longevity revolution. Why are women at the forefront? Why is it so important to create a new and improved experience of long life, especially designed for women? You coined the term “ageless aging,” which is the title of your new book. What does that mean exactly? You’ve created a holistic recipe for ageless aging that any woman of any age can begin. What are the most important ingredients? You share actionable tips and steps to help women increase their healthspans, brainspans, and lifespans. Can you share a few that you practice every day? Connect with Maddy Dychtwald**:** Website: https://maddydychtwald.com/ On Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maddydychtwald/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Maddy_Dychtwald Other Episodes You Might Like: Grip Strength Is More Than Access to Nut Butter: Positive Aging - https://www.flippingfifty.com/grip-strength/ Are Your Mitochondria Aging Too Fast? | Slow Down to Energy Up - https://www.flippingfifty.com/aging-too-fast/ Think You’re Too Old? Ageism Dismantled with Ashton Applewhite - https://flippingfifty.com/ageism-dismantled/ Resources: What When & Why to Exercise for Women 40+: https://www.flippingfifty.com/wwwexercise NEW BOOK: Ageless Aging - https://www.amazon.com/Ageless-Aging-Increasing-Healthspan-Brainspan-ebook/dp/B0CG1QTK47