Barbara Waxman is featured in India Currents’ five-pillar framework for aging gracefully, sharing her concept of the third span: a dimension of longevity beyond lifespan and healthspan rooted in mindset, purpose, relationships, and joy.
In this inspiring episode of The Midlife Chrysalis Podcast with Chip Conley, gerontologist and coach Barbara Waxman redefines aging through the lens of “Middlescence,” a stage of growth, purpose, and renewal. She reveals how to reclaim energy, why mindset matters more than genetics for longevity, and how lifestyle helps you live undiminished at every age.
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Each of us has a reservoir at different levels in different areas that can vary at different times—this is why the study of one approach is as much an art as a science.
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Meaningful longevity is about becoming our best selves for the longest time possible and for what matters most—which invites the question: What are you optimizing for?
Whether you lead a company or lead your family, are involved in your community, want to change the world, or, perhaps, all the above, understanding the true elements of wellness and longevity are foundational to your success.
Becoming an Empty Nester epitomizes Endbeginnings, and a double dose of challenge. You are experiencing both a change and a transition. BAM!
