Glowing Older

Nancy Griffin

The Glowing Older podcast covers innovation in aging well. Wellness expert Nancy Griffin interview the experts shaping new housing models, strategies for aging in place, intergenerational living, leading-edge technology, and living with purpose. Glowing Older supports positive aging and provides resources for individuals, families, and care partners to live their best lives.

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 24:6 Dr. Denise Taylor on Embracing Aging with Purpose, Nature, and Reflection

    Discover how Dr. Denise Taylor combines her background inpsychology, deep connection with nature, and innovative research to redefine aging well. This inspiring conversation explores meaning, community, and slowing down to truly live later life. About Dr. Denise Dr. Denise Taylor is redefining what it means to grow older.A Chartered Psychologist and expert in later-life transitions, she helps people navigate this stage with purpose, freedom, and renewed possibility. Her doctorate explored how we find meaning beyond full-time work. She is the author of nine books, including Rethinking Retirement for Positive Ageing. She also leads nature-based retreats in her private woodland, integrating reflection and deep connection to the natural world. Her next book, ThriveSpan, charts a more conscious path through later life, where wellbeing, purpose, and reflection meet. In 2024, Dr. Denise received the UK Career Development Award for Research by a Career Development Professional for her doctoral study, exploring the psychological factors that support a fulfilling and grounded later life. Key Takeaways When psychologists talk about meaning, they’re often pointing to a life that feels purposeful, coherent, and significant. Two powerful drivers of that sense of meaning are creativity and proactivity.The ThriveSpan philosophy is a reflective frameworkfor navigating later life with purpose, wellbeing, and conscious intention. It promotes "walking gently into what matters now.”ThriveSpan is organized in three paths: self and wellbeing, connection and contribution, and exploration and fulfillment.Building an inner foundation for later life includes accepting that we're getting older and keep moving forward. Understand what you can’t change and stay in the moment. Being alone isn’t the same as being lonely. We eachneed different levels of social connection. Some people simply prefer connection in smaller doses. Follow Dr. Denise on Substack.

    30 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Episode 24:5 Dorian Mintzer on Embracing the Fluidity of Aging and the Power of Life Planning

    In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, Nancy Griffin hosts Dorian Mintzer, a pioneer in positive aging, to explore how mindset, planning, and community influence aging well. Discover insights on overcoming ageism, creating meaningful connections, and planning a fulfilling post-retirement life. About Dorian Dr. Dorian (aka Dori) Mintzer, M.S.W., Ph.D., BCC, is a psychotherapist, retirement transition/relationship and executive coach, author and speaker, as well as a wife and mother. She weaves adult development, holistic life planning and positive psychology into programs that tap and shape clients’ energies into roadmaps for wiser, more enhanced living. She has a deep belief in the capacity of people to navigate their changing roles as they access awareness of their inner life and spirituality. She hosts the popular monthly Revolutionize Your Retirement Interview with Expert’s Series on the 4th Tuesday of each month. It is free and open to professionals and the public and offers a free Revolutionize your Retirement podcast series. She is co-author of the award-winning book, The Couples Retirement Puzzle: The 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together and has contributed to several other books. She has been featured in a variety ofnational media and has given a TedX Talk focused on “Embracing your Bonus Years: A Time to Learn, Grow and Evolve.” Learn more about Dori at her web site: www.revolutionizeretirement.com. Contact her at dorianmintzer@gmail.com. Key Takeaways: In addition to life planning for finances and health, include purpose, meaningful connections, and end-of-life conversations.Intergenerational connections combat ageism and foster mutual growth for young and old.Retirement isn't retiring from life – it is rewiring and revolutionizing. People may need to work longer to not outlive their money but they want to work on their own terms.  Positive psychology says the definition of well-being isconnection, engagement, purpose and meaning.People don't like to talk about death and mortality, butit's a part of life. It is important to have end of life conversations while you're healthy and not in crisis. Understand how people define quality of lifeand what they want. When having hard conversations, set a set a safe place to talk avoid any distractions. Use “I” statements and avoid “you” statements, as “you” statements can be blaming and shaming. Listen without interrupting.

    30 min

  3. MAR 17

    Episode 24:4 Insights on The Future of Aging from Global Thought Leader Dave McCaughan

    In this insightful interview, Dave McCaughan, co-chair ofthe Global Wellness Institute Aging Well Initiative, shares his extensive experience in aging, demographics, and branding. Discover how changing perceptions of aging influence wellness, marketing, and societal infrastructure, and learnpractical insights for embracing longer, healthier lives. About Dave Dave is an Aussie who has spent the last 30 years living in various parts of Asia. he worked for McCann, the global leading advertising agency for 27 years, mostly leading their market research and strategy planning across Asia Pacific being based in Sydney, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Hong Kong again. in 2015 he finished with corporate world andestablished BIBLIOSEXUAL as consultancy that helps brands understand the story they should tell, who to tell it too and how to tell it. He is known as a storyteller and helps companies with workshops and training in better business storytelling. His interest in ageing populations began in 1988 in Australia and has continued with research, brand projects and public workshops on what he calls New Life Builders, the people going through the 55-75 lifestage. in 2025 Dave was asked to join and co-chair the Global Wellness Institute's "Aging Well" initiative. Dave has spoken at over 750 conferences and public events on his learning about "what matters to people" and its relevance to demographics, life stages and brands. Key Takeaways A massive portion of the population is getting older andliving longer. Attitudes to age and the way we sell products to older people need to dramatically changeIndia has the biggest population in the world (1.5 billion people) and 11% of the Indian population is over 60.Japan is the longest living country in the world. The United States is not in the top 15 countries in terms of life expectancy in the world.The What Is Happening with Aging Well? report fromthe Global Wellness Institute’s Aging Well Initiative features views from 20 leading experts across nine countries. Leading demographers, economists and market researchers from the US, Canada, UK, India, Indonesia, Australia, Japan, Thailand and Singapore share their unique perspectives on aging well. Many of the experts featured in the report focused oninfrastructure to support people as they start to age, including community and government policy. Few experts focused on aging well in traditional wellnessterms none of them talked about wellness in the sense of food, diet, massage.There is no market research proving that focusing on selling to an 18-to-25-year-old results in them using your product by the time they're 50.Readthe Global Wellness Institute Aging Well Initiative report WHAT IS HAPPENINGWITH AGING WELL?

    30 min

  4. MAR 10

    Episode 24:3 Healthy to 100: Ken Stern on the Science of Longevity and Global Innovation in Aging

    Discover practical insights and inspiring stories from Ken Stern, author of Healthy to 100, on how social ties, lifelong learning, intergenerational engagement, and innovative policies can promote longevity and well-being. This episode explores groundbreaking research and global best practices to help you age actively, purposefully, and connected. About Ken Ken Stern is a nationally recognized expert on longevity andaging. He is the founder of the Longevity Project and hosts the popular “Century Lives” podcast from the Stanford Center on Longevity. Stern is a best-selling author and has been a frequent contributor to a wide variety of publications including Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, and Slate. He is also the former CEO of NPR. He lives in Washington, D.C. Key Takeaways A person is Seattle or Chicago is now likely to live afull decade less in good health than someone in Tokyo or Singapore.Humans are evolutionarily bred to want to be part of a group and see loneliness as a risk. Loneliness has a direct biological impact on your health, roughly equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.Japan, Singapore, Korea, Italy, and Spain have made social health infrastructure a part of public health policy, especially for older adults. Each has a different approach that is reflective of their own culture and values.You are actively engaged with people when you are social. If you are socially disconnected, you're likely stuck at home, not moving, and not getting social cues from others about how to take care of yourself. In Korea lifelong learning is a constitutional right. Learning in community is important. Lots of people in the U.S consider themselves lifelong learners, but they often learn online or in a solitary way.An organization called the Silver Genzai Human Resources, represents a million Japanese older workers, age 65 to about 102, placing them in part-time work.Plunging birth rates and declining immigration in this USare constricting the traditional labor force. American corporations should be thinking ahead but are stuck in the idea that younger workers are smarter, cheaper, and more technologically savvy. Many cultures value intergenerational relationships because they benefit both young people and older adults. One of the strongestpredictors of success for at-risk youth is having a positive relationship with an older adult outside their immediate family. Creating opportunities for different generations to connect supports healthier outcomes for all.The idea of segregating generations is a weird Americanism that you don't see elsewhere. Countries like Singapore are getting rid of senior centers and replacing them with centers for all ages.

    29 min

  5. FEB 28

    Episode 24:2 Navigating Women's Health and Aging Well: Insights from Susan Salinger

    In this episode, Nancy Griffin welcomes author and SuperAgerSusan Salinger to discuss the hidden barriers women face regarding health and aging. Sue shares her journey of research, personal stories, and practical advice for women to prioritize their well-being, dismantle stigma, and embrace later life with purpose and connection. About Susan Susan Salenger is a non-fiction writer, an avid reader, and a passionate foodie with a particular love for dark chocolate. For more than 25 years, she and her husband owned Salenger Films, a company that produced and distributed corporate training films worldwide. Her book, Sidelined: How Women Can Navigate a Broken Healthcare System, was published by She Writes Press on April 12, 2022. The book explores the barriers women face inobtaining the best possible medical care. Salenger examines the persistent gender bias within the healthcare system and the ways in which women are often treated differently from men. Even in recent years, inequities remain. Sue also addresses the internal barriers many women face.Women frequently put their own health behind the needs of their families, and some experience guilt when they become ill, which can influence critical medical decisions and lead to regret. Through extensive research and in-depth interviews, she uncovers the emotional conflicts many women experience when navigating complex healthcare choices. Sidelined includes a comprehensive resource directory offering services and support to help women determine the best path forward for their healthcare needs. Key Takeaways: Self-blame and shame impact women’s health decisions. Women often withhold illness due to stigma and cultural expectations. They are ashamed to go to the doctor and embarrassed to ask questions. For many diseases, women have different symptomsfrom men. Autoimmune diseases and Illnesses like heart attacks and chronic pain often have had trouble getting diagnosed. The doctor says “It's all in your head” because there is no data to support women’s symptoms, which reinforces women’s proclivity to blame themselves. This creates a vicious circle. Many times, Illnesses are random, but we tend to give disease a meaning. There are alcoholics that don't have a liver problem and people with lung cancer that have never smoked. De-stigmatization is the first step on the road to transparency and health. Self-advocacy and soliciting second opinions in critical to navigate a broken healthcare system. Do your research. Understand your diagnosis. Get a second opinion. Social connections, purpose, and community are paramount for mental and physical health. Find something that gives you self-satisfaction and makes you feel good about yourself. Prioritize meaningful connection.

    28 min

  6. FEB 21

    Episode 24:1 Embracing Aging and Innovation: Insights with Jon Warner

    Join us in this episode as we explore the transformative role of technology, especially AI, in aging well. Our guest, Jon Warner, a seasoned expert in healthcare and innovation for older adults, shares his journey, latest trends, and a hopeful vision for the future of personalized, preventative care that empowers individuals to thrive at any age. About Jon Jon Warner is an aging expert and sought-after advisor for digital health, health, healthcare and wellness organizations. Five-time company CEO, Jon is a widely respected entrepreneur having founded and led 3 startups (with 2 successful exits). His career started in the corporate world with Air Products and Chemicals, working in the US and across Europe before joining Exxon-Mobil. Following his 15 years in the corporate world, Warner founded and grew The Worldwide Centerfor Organizational Development, a management consulting business with global clients including Ford Motor Company, L’Oreal, British Airways, HSBC, Microsoft, Glaxo, Foster Wheeler, Toyota, Johnson and Johnson, Coca-Cola, PWC, The UK NHS, Roche and MasterCard. Key Takeaways In the past two decades, macro demographic changes have led to increased innovation and more focus on aging populations.Aging is plastic, not predetermined: Aging is a flexible process, influenced by lifestyle and epigenetic factors.Innovation in AI allows us to customize solutions and tailor them in ways that will help us to thrive and to prevail for longer in better health. AI is capable of pulling together data and creating new threads of insights.AI brings the opportunity to case-assess more richly and not only understand the care that's being rendered, but in what context the person lives. Using AI in affordable housing allows analysis of social determinants of health data—answering questions like: Does beingsocial and having a wide friend set prevent heart disease and dementiaAI needs contextual thinking provided by humans The risk of AI is misinformation from scaping the internet, which is not always reliable. We need “guidelines and guide rails.” To reduce risk, be specific with prompts and rely on credible reports and studies.Precision medicine eliminates a one-size-fits-all approach. Genomic data and social determinant data allows us to render solutions that are individualized in ways we couldn't imagine a decade ago.

    29 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    Episode 23:10 Dr. Kerry Burnight on the JoySpan Framework to Deepen Love, Curiosity, Vitality, and Meaning

    In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host Nancy Griffin interviews Dr. Kerry Burnight, a gerontologist and author of JoySpan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half. They discuss the concept of "JoySpan," which emphasizes the importance of quality of life over mere longevity. Dr. Burnight introduces her four-pronged matrix for thriving in later life: Grow, Connect, Adapt, and Give. The conversation also touches on overcoming internalized ageism and the significance of maintaining a growth mindset as we age. About Kerry Dr. Kerry Burnight is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and nationally recognized gerontologist whose life’s work celebrates the gift of growing older. For eighteen years, Professor Burnight taught Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at the University of California, Irvine, and co-founded the nation’s first Elder Abuse Forensic Center. Known as America’s Gerontologist, she blends science with soul by translating cutting-edge longevity research into practical, heart-centered ways to live with vitality, connection, and purpose. Building upon the lifespan and healthspan literature, she coined the term joyspan - the quality of a long life.  The joysan framework is a proven approach to deepening love, curiosity, vitality, and meaning. Kerry Burnight’s work has been featured in The New York Times, CBS Mornings, Oprah Daily, NBC News, Time Magazine, BBC, and CNN. Growing older is not the end of your story, it is the fullest expression of it. Key Takeaways Focusing too much on longevity can neglect quality of life. Many older adults live long and stay healthy yet still feel unhappy.The American Psychological Association defines joy as “a feeling of extreme gladness, delight, or exaltation of the spirit arising from a sense of well-being or satisfaction”. Joy is not about being happy all the time—it's a deeper sense of contentment. Unlike happiness, which often depends on external circumstances, joy is rooted in well-being and internal satisfaction.The four-pronged matrix for JoySpan is Grow, Connect, Adapt, and Give. Curiosity is the catalyst of growth.Research shows that genetics will predict less than 25 % of how we age. As you get older, you care less about others' opinions and gain stronger emotional regulation, with fewer intense ups and downs. There’s more appreciation for beauty, relationships, ordinary pleasures, humility, andspirituality. Aging also boosts integration between brain hemispheres, offering improved problem solving and deeper self-acceptance.The multi-billion dollar anti-aging industry profits from the “aging is bad” narrative telling us to fear getting older and to use their products to stop aging.

    27 min

  8. 11/11/2025

    Episode 23:9 Jacynth Bassett on the Business Case for Age Inclusivity

    In this episode of the Glowing Older podcast, host NancyGriffin interviews Jacynth Bassett, founder and CEO of Ageism is Never In Style®. They discuss the importance of age inclusivity, the challenges of combating ageism, and the progress made in the last decade. Jacynth shares insights on the business case for age diversity, the role of language in shaping perceptions, and the global movement towards recognizing the value of aging well. About Jacynth Jacynth Bassett is an award-winning, global expert, thoughtleader, and keynote speaker on age-inclusivity, longevity, andintergenerational strategy. She is Founder and CEO of Ageism Is Never In Style®, the leading consultancy and platform driving business and cultural change around age and generations. Through a holistic approach combining strategy and thoughtleadership, talent and market insight, and community and cultural influence, Jacynth empowers clients to turn age and generational inclusivity into a competitive advantage. Her global work - from consulting with Fortune 500s to SMEsand non-profits, to creating viral, groundbreaking campaigns including #ILookMyAge (45+ million views), to hosting an intergenerational community of 300k+ with a 90-day reach of 10 million - is indisputably changing narratives and hearts and minds, pioneering both businesses and individuals to embrace age-inclusivity. She has been recognized as one of the Evening Standard’s “22Londoners Changing the World,” Anti-Ageist Activist of the Year, and awarded the Exceptional Achievement Award at the Silver Marketing Association 2025 Awards. At the core of her work is a bold, intergenerational ethos, making her one of the most influential voices shaping age and generational inclusivity today and tomorrow. Key Takeaways The World Health Organization reports that one in twopeople holds strong ageist beliefs. Often hidden in humor or everyday interactions, ageism can be subtle yet pervasive. Education and awareness are essential to overcoming internalized ageism.Language shapes how we perceive aging and can shiftattitudes and beliefs. While brands may show age diversity in images, their messaging often undermines it through word choice.Age inclusiveness is a strategic imperative. There must be a business as well as an ethical and social case for change. AARP found that 70 % of consumers of all ages are more likely to shop with a brand if it features a diverse mix of ages in its advertising. The demographic shift demands a new view of age and life stage. By 2030, nearly half of the UK workforce will be over 50. Age-diverse, intergenerational teams drive greater innovation, resilience, and profitability.Longevity has become a catchall term, preferred overaging. It implies living better as well as longer, yet is often co-opted to mean biohacking or reversing aging.

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The Glowing Older podcast covers innovation in aging well. Wellness expert Nancy Griffin interview the experts shaping new housing models, strategies for aging in place, intergenerational living, leading-edge technology, and living with purpose. Glowing Older supports positive aging and provides resources for individuals, families, and care partners to live their best lives.

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  • Creator
    Nancy Griffin
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    237
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Nancy Griffin
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    Glowing Older

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