Keen On Aging

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The cultural story about aging is outdated — and it's causing harm. The Keen On Aging Podcast offers a grounded, research-backed alternative for adults 45–80 who are rethinking identity, purpose, and what comes next. Hosted by gerontologist and author Dr. Corinne Auman, each episode features honest conversations with experts and with people who have navigated later life with intention. You'll get real stories, practical solutions, and fresh language for owning this chapter — so you can break outdated stereotypes, take on new challenges, and build a fulfilling life on your own terms.

Episodes

  1. 1 day ago

    65 Is A Starting Line, Not A Finish Line | Ande Lyons

    Ande Lyons, lifelong entrepreneur and host of the Don't Be Caged By Your Age podcast, joins Dr. Corinne Auman to make the case that 65 is a starting line, not a finish line. She dismantles the tired stereotype that older adults are tech challenged, reminding listeners that boomers built the very technology everyone now takes for granted. Ande shares how she launched three businesses between the ages of 50 and 66, why getting comfortable as a beginner again is a strength rather than a weakness, and how a positive outlook measurably changes the way you age. She also lays out a practical roadmap for the twenty or more years many people have after retirement, from managing your energy to building real community. If you have ever told yourself it is too late to start something new, this conversation will change your mind. Learn more about Ande Lyons - https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/ Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0m CHAPTERS 00:00 Why it is never too late to begin 02:57 Boomers are tech legends, not tech challenged 07:32 The story behind Don't Be Caged By Your Age 09:55 Dissolving the ageism you tell yourself 14:35 Redefining success and managing your energy portfolio 19:16 Getting comfortable being a beginner again 22:44 Why learning something new protects your brain 25:18 How your outlook shapes how you age 26:02 Making a real plan for your third act 28:32 Staying adaptable through health challenges 35:51 Finding community as an older podcaster 40:10 Fear loves parked cars Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/ Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/ KEYWORDS positive aging, pro aging, internalized ageism, ageism, Ande Lyons, Don't Be Caged By Your Age, Keen On Aging podcast, Dr. Corinne Auman, starting a business after 60, entrepreneurship over 50, older entrepreneurs, beginner's mind, lifelong learning, brain health and aging, Becca Levy, positive outlook on aging, third act, purpose in retirement, rewire don't retire, reinvention after 60, podcasting for older adults, New England Podcasters, senior games, inspired elders, boomers and technology, tech legends, never too late to start, aging with purpose, managing your energy, healthy aging mindset

  2. 6 Jul

    Everything you need to know about Estate Planning

    Estate planning attorney Sue Hunt of Focus Estate Solutions joins the show to demystify one of the most avoided topics in later life: wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Drawing on three decades of experience, Sue reframes estate planning as an act of protection and choice, not a conversation about death, and explains why the real risk is what happens to you while you are still living. You will learn the true difference between a will and a trust, how to choose the right people to make decisions on your behalf, and why waiting for the perfect moment is the most costly mistake of all. Sue also covers what happens if you do nothing, why online and AI generated documents fall short, and how to protect your home and assets from an unexpected crisis. If you have been putting this off, this conversation gives you both the clarity and the motivation to finally get it done. Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - ⁠https://bit.ly/43XCD0m⁠ Learn more about Sue Hunt - https://www.focusestatesolutions.com/your-team CHAPTERS 00:00 The plan the state already made for you 01:45 Meet Sue Hunt 02:46 What happens if you die without a will 04:03 The worst case scenario 06:12 Health care versus financial power of attorney 07:51 Guardianship as a last resort 08:17 Why you need these documents at 18 10:30 Will versus trust explained 17:04 How to choose the right people 25:04 Starting the family conversation 29:20 This is empowerment not an exit plan 31:22 Where to keep your documents 39:30 What estate planning actually costs 43:19 Why AI and online forms fall short 47:49 Treat your plan as a living document 49:37 Protecting your home and your assets 53:23 Closing the knowing doing gap 01:00:57 The one thing to remember 01:01:49 Where to find Sue Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/ Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/ KEYWORDS estate planning, wills and trusts, power of attorney, health care power of attorney, financial power of attorney, durable power of attorney, estate planning attorney, probate, avoiding probate, intestate succession, dying without a will, guardianship, revocable living trust, Medicaid asset protection trust, Medicaid planning, elder law, incapacity planning, advance directive, springing power of attorney, choosing an executor, successor trustee, protecting your home, family protection, wealth preservation, end of life planning, later life planning, estate planning for seniors, dementia and estate planning, DIY will risks, family conversations about estate planning, Focus Estate Solutions, Sue Hunt, Greensboro North Carolina estate planning, Keen on Aging podcast

  3. 29 Jun

    Are You Taking Too Many Medications? A Pharmacist Explains

    Some older adults are taking 18, 20, or even 26 medications a day, and many have no idea that the very pills meant to help them could be the cause of their fog, falls, or trips to the emergency room. In this episode, Dr. Corinne Auman sits down with Dr. DeLon Canterbury, a pharmacist and deprescribing expert who built his practice around a question most people never think to ask: do I still need all of these? They unpack why prescriptions quietly pile up over a lifetime, how aging changes the way the body processes medication, and why the over-the-counter products in your cabinet matter far more than most people assume. You will also learn the specific red flags that signal a symptom may be medication related rather than just a sign of getting older, and what to do if you suspect a loved one is overmedicated. If you or someone you love is managing a long list of prescriptions, this is an episode worth hearing all the way through. Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0m Learn more about Dr. DeLon Canterbury - https://www.geriatrx.org/about CHAPTERS 00:52 The number that stops you cold 02:12 What to know if you take five or more meds 04:10 How prescriptions pile up 07:11 Why aging changes how meds work 09:04 When a loved one's meds are the problem 12:26 The over-the-counter blind spot 14:47 What a deprescribing practice does 15:42 Real success stories 19:11 Caregiver red flags 22:06 Why these drugs were never studied in older adult s29:01 The one message to walk away with Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/ Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/ KEYWORDS deprescribing polypharmacy medication management for older adults prescription overload aging and medication over-the-counter medication risks medication side effects in seniors caregiver tips medication pharmacist deprescribing falls and medication cognitive fog medication medication review senior health geriatric pharmacy Keen on Aging podcast Dr. DeLon Canterbury Dr. Corinne Auman

  4. 22 Jun

    We Need An Honest Conversation About Retirement

    Most of us picture retirement as the finish line, the reward after decades of work where everything finally falls into place. In this episode, financial life planner and author Michael F. Kay challenges that idea, explaining why retirement is actually one of the most complicated transitions we ever face. Drawing on his work with more than 4,000 people and his Chapter X framework, he reveals why so many retirees feel blindsided and why the real work is emotional, not just financial. Dr. Corinne Auman and Michael dig into the link between purpose and staying mentally sharp, the surprising relationship strain that retirement can create, and what it actually takes to prepare for who you become after work. Whether you are approaching this chapter or love someone who is, this conversation will reshape how you think about life after work. Learn more about Michael F. Kay - https://michaelfkay.com/ Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0m CHAPTERS 01:57 Welcome and introducing Michael F. Kay 04:00 What Chapter X is and how it differs from traditional retirement 05:39 Why retirement is far more complicated than we are sold 10:03 The two big questions: who are you now and what is next 13:04 Why Michael hesitated to write the book 15:23 How to actually prepare emotionally, not just financially 22:02 Embracing aging: the senior games story 23:57 The truth about early retirement 26:34 Purpose, feeling needed, and avoiding cognitive decline 30:07 Renegotiating your relationship with a spouse or partner 31:55 A real story of two people not on the same page 36:12 Final thoughts and where to find Michael Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/ Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/ KEYWORDS retirement transition Chapter X framework Michael F. Kay financial life planning emotional preparation for retirement purpose in retirement cognitive decline and retirement use it or lose it brain health aging with purpose early retirement retirement identity who am I after work retirement and relationships spouse retirement adjustment senior games positive aging Keen on Aging podcast Dr. Corinne Auman life after work retirement planning beyond money

  5. 15 Jun

    What Doctors Don't Know About Assisted Living

    Most people assume the doctor referring their loved one to assisted living or skilled nursing actually knows what those places are like, but they usually don't. In this episode, Bob Cain of Piedmont Home Care shares why he personally drives doctors and medical students through senior care facilities so they can see them from the inside, and he and host Dr. Corinne Auman explain what families need to watch for, from who owns the building to why planning early makes all the difference. Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0m Learn more about Bob Cain - https://piedmonthomecare.com/about-us/meet-our-team/bob-cain-bio/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 02:23 What surprises doctors most about senior living 06:18 Why most of us avoid senior care until a crisis forces the decision 15:00 The insider directory that bypasses the phone-tree runaround 22:50 What every family should know before a loved one needs care 26:21 How hospital consolidation is shrinking outside referrals 37:59 Who owns the building matters: private equity versus nonprofit 41:49 The placement crisis for higher-need patients 44:53 Hope is not a plan 45:25 Continuing Care Retirement Communities explained 51:38 Moving in while you are still independent 56:14 Closing advice: care planning is an ongoing conversation Learn more about Dr. Corinne Auman Buy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWm Check out my website - https://corinneauman.com/ Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/ KEYWORDS senior care, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, adult day programs, continuing care retirement community, CCRC, care navigation, geriatric care management, elder care planning, long-term care planning, aging parents, caregiver support, caregiver resources, choosing assisted living, senior living tours, senior living waitlists, private equity nursing homes, who owns assisted living facilities, Medicare and senior care, aging in place, planning for aging parents, doctor referrals senior care, Piedmont Home Care, Bob Cain, Keen on Aging podcast, Keenagers, Dr. Corinne Auman

  6. 8 Jun

    TRAILER: The Keen On Aging Podcast

    If you're somewhere between 45 and 80 and sensing that the cultural script for aging doesn't fit who you are or who you're becoming, this show is for you. The Keen On Aging Podcast is built on a simple idea: aging is a universal human experience, and the story we tell about it shapes the way we live it. The dominant cultural narrative — one of decline, fear, and invisibility — is outdated, and it's causing real harm. Hosted by Dr. Corinne Auman, gerontologist, care manager, author, and activist, this show offers a grounded, research-backed, and deeply human alternative: a story rooted in purpose, planning, and possibility. Each episode, Dr. Auman sits down with experts and with everyday "keenagers" — people who have navigated later life with intention and found meaning on the other side of midlife transitions. Through honest, practical conversations, you'll hear real stories and real solutions to the questions so many of us face but rarely talk about out loud. Tune in to: Learn how to embrace and make the most of your later yearsGet inspired to take on new challenges and push back against outdated stereotypes of agingDiscover how to build a fulfilling life, even as circumstances changeExplore the stories of Keenagers and gain a deeper understanding of the aging process itselfWhether you're rethinking your career, redefining your relationships, planning for what's next, or simply looking for permission and language to own this chapter of your life, The Keen On Aging Podcast is your invitation to imagine aging differently — and to live it that way too.

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The cultural story about aging is outdated — and it's causing harm. The Keen On Aging Podcast offers a grounded, research-backed alternative for adults 45–80 who are rethinking identity, purpose, and what comes next. Hosted by gerontologist and author Dr. Corinne Auman, each episode features honest conversations with experts and with people who have navigated later life with intention. You'll get real stories, practical solutions, and fresh language for owning this chapter — so you can break outdated stereotypes, take on new challenges, and build a fulfilling life on your own terms.

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  • Creator
    Podfluence
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
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