We're Retiring the Word Retirement The Jann Arden Podcast

Happy Birthday to Jann Arden! This week, Jann reflects on turning 62 and discusses the pressures women face to remain young. Jann, Caitlin Green and Sarah Burke touch on the controversy surrounding Kate Middleton's health, the ban on social media for children in Florida, and the importance of embracing aging and celebrating life. The discussion also explores historical beauty standards, the desire to stay young, and the need to find joy in the present moment. Jann explores the privilege of aging and the concept of retirement and retirement planning. The conversation concludes with reflections on wisdom and life experience, and the suggestion to retire the word 'retirement'.
Topics:

Introduction and Birthday Reflections

Apology for Kate Middleton Comments

The Palace's PR Response and Public Interest in Kate Middleton

Florida's Social Media Ban for Children

Embracing Aging and Celebrating Life

Historical Beauty Standards and Women's Desire to Remain Young

Madonna and the Pressure to Stay Young

Accepting Aging and Finding Joy in the Present

Balancing Perspectives on Aging and Achievement

The Privilege of Aging and Embracing Mortality

Appreciating Life's Spectacular Moments

Not Worrying About Societal Expectations

Retirement and Planning

Purpose and Community Connection

Fear of Retirement

Friendships and Aging

Energy and Boundaries

Wisdom and Life Experience

Retiring the Word Retirement


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