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AKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastAKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastYOUR MONESTER - one of the best of 2024Today's love story is about a film that isn't really about love at all. While searching for new romance movies to feature in the Valentine's Day lineup, AKAPAD The Film Buff stumbled upon Your Monster. What seemed like a typical romance turned out to be something far more profound—a tragic, layered story that must be experienced to be fully understood.Those who brought us Your Monster:CastMelissa Barrera – Laura FrancoTommy Dewey – MonsterEdmund Donovan – JacobKayla Foster – MazieTaylor Trensch –...2025-02-1312 minAKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastAKAPAD the FILM BUFF PodcastYOUR MONSTER - one of the best of 2024Today's love story is about a film that isn't really about love at all. While searching for new romance movies to feature in the Valentine's Day lineup, AKAPAD The Film Buff stumbled upon Your Monster. What seemed like a typical romance turned out to be something far more profound—a tragic, layered story that must be experienced to be fully understood. Those who brought us Your Monster: Cast Melissa Barrera – Laura Franco Tommy Dewey – Monster Edmund Donovan – Jacob Kayla Foster – Mazie Taylor Trensch – Scotty Brandon Victor Dixon – Will Meghann Fahy – Jackie Dennon Ikechukwu Ufomadu – Don Matthew Lamb – Young Benji / Benji Lana Young – Ellyn M...2025-02-1212 minIn the SuiteIn the SuiteEP 91 The Human Side of Retirement Planning with Morningstar's Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance and Author of "How To Retire"Send us a textI’m absolutely thrilled and honored to welcome the incredible Christine Benz In the Suite. Christine, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar and senior columnist for Morningstar.com. is an absolute trailblazer in personal finance and a trusted voice in retirement planning, portfolio management, and financial literacy.For over three decades strong, Christine doesn’t just explain personal finance—she redefines it. As co-host of Morningstar’s podcast The Long View, soon to be topping over 300 episodes, Christine is on the forefront of finance, talking to today’s m...2024-12-0955 minVoice of The Radical CenterVoice of The Radical CenterMax and Jacks Show Investigate: The Surprising Upside To AgingStanford University's Center on Longevity director Laura Carstensen discusses research revealing surprising emotional well-being in older adults, contrasting with common misconceptions about aging and mental health. This research suggests that older individuals, due to a shorter time horizon and reduced preoccupation with "what-ifs," experience increased emotional stability and present-moment focus.2024-12-0226 minBold NamesBold NamesPeople Are Living Longer. Can Old Age Be an Opportunity?More and more people are living longer lives thanks to modern technology and medicine. But what does that mean for our mental health and making sure we’re living better as well as longer? Stanford University Center on Longevity founding director Laura Carstensen digs into how the milestones of life should be reworked, and tells WSJ’s Danny Lewis how society can adapt and plan for the 100-year lifespan to become common. What do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com 2024-10-0417 minStanford Psychology PodcastStanford Psychology Podcast138 - Hal Hershfield: Connecting with Your Future Self for a Better TomorrowThis week, Enna chats with Dr. Hal Hershfield, Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA Anderson School of Management. In 2017, Hal was recognized as a 40 under 40 best business school professor. This year, he was voted as faculty of the year by MBA students at UCLA. Hal studies how thinking about time transforms the emotions and alters the judgments and decisions people make. His research concentrates on the psychology of long-term decision making and how time affects people’s lives — specifically at a moment when Americans are living longer and saving less.Hal earne...2024-09-2637 minThe Long ViewThe Long ViewChristine Benz: How to RetireWe’re doing something a little different this week. Amy Arnott and Dan Lefkovitz are flipping the microphone around and interviewing the anchor host of this podcast, Christine Benz, about her new her book, How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement. Christine is director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar. She has been with the company since 1993, where she’s served as director of the fund research team, editor of Morningstar Mutual Funds, and cofounder of this podcast in 2019. She has written several books about investing. Christine is a proud graduate of the Univ...2024-09-1754 minAbundant AgingAbundant AgingArt of Aging: Exploring the New Map of Life: Challenging Stereotypes and Embracing Abundant Aging with Laura Carstensen of Stanford UniversityHighlights from this week’s conversation include:Introducing the Art of Aging Summer Series (0:04)Shifting societal mindset about aging (2:33)Personal experience with aging (6:16)Giving back in aging (8:05)Inspirational figure in aging (9:56)Conclusion and audience engagement (13:26)Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.  2024-08-1513 minAbundant AgingAbundant AgingArt of Aging: Rethinking Societal Norms in the New Map of Life with Laura Carstensen of Stanford UniversityHighlights from this week’s conversation include:The need to rethink societal norms (1:50)The new map of life (4:01)Challenges and insights of the new map of life (10:37)Benefits of lived experience in leadership (15:27)Final thoughts and takeaways (18:44)Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.  2024-08-0820 minAbundant AgingAbundant AgingArt of Aging: Supporting Healthy Aging in a World of Longer Life Expectancy with Laura Carstensen of Stanford UniversityHighlights from this week’s conversation include:Introduction to the Special Summer Series on Art of Aging (0:04)Introduction of Laura Carstensen (1:23)Laura's Passion for Aging Research (3:54)Challenges and Opportunities of Longer Life Expectancy (5:43)Redefining Work and Education for Longer Lives (8:54)Promoting Creativity and Contributions in Aging (12:25)Embracing Human-Centered Design and Creative Energy (15:12)Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.  2024-08-0115 minThe Connection with Marty Moss-CoaneThe Connection with Marty Moss-CoaneRedefining how we ageIn 1900, the average person could expect to live until their 47th birthday. By 2000, life expectancy was 77 years, an extraordinary gain of 30 years over the course of a century! Using those same metrics, many children today will live to be 100. So now that more people are living longer, is it time to rethink the aging process? What do we do with those extra years, how do we rebalance work, education and family life and create quality out of quantity? There are challenges that come with getting older, most notably loss and there are opportunities for growth...2024-07-1951 minAbundant AgingAbundant AgingArt of Aging: A New Map of Life for Aging with Laura CarstensenHighlights from this week’s conversation include:Laura’s Background and Passion for Longevity (2:12)Challenges of Aging (3:32)Health and Societal Perceptions (4:14)Rethinking Work and Education (7:24)Transcending Life Stages (14:30)The New Map of Life (17:12)The Age Wave (24:03)Benefits of Lived Experience (00:26:31)Challenges and Opportunities of Aging (31:09)Changing Societal Mindset (34:27)Abundant Aging Questions for Laura (38:14)Final Thoughts and Takeaways (41:50)Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.  2024-06-2045 minThe Whorrors!The Whorrors!#124: Rosemary's Baby (1968)This is no dream, this is really happening…we’re finally covering Rosemary’s Baby. ***CONTENT WARNING: r*pe, discussions of childhood sexual abuse, abortion Follow us on Instagram at @thewhorrorspodcast Email us at thewhorrorspodcast@gmail.com Artwork by Gabrielle Fatula (gabrielle@gabriellefatula.com) Music: Epic Industrial Music Trailer by SeverMusicProd Standard Music License  Sources:  Carstensen, Thorsten. “Is It Really Happening? The Postmodern Horror of Roman Polanski’s Rosemary’s Baby.” American Studies in Scandinavia, vol...2024-05-081h 13We\'re not getting any younger... yet.We're not getting any younger... yet.Laura Carstensen: The Purpose and Promise of Longer LivesWhat is the goal of living longer? It’s not simply to celebrate a number, but to do something meaningful with that time. Renowned Stanford psychologist Laura Carstensen speaks with Gordon about the experience of aging, in the past and in the future, and why changes in culture must accompany changes in healthspan so we can flourish as a society.Laura L. Carstensen is Professor of Psychology at Stanford University where she is the Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. Professor in Public Policy and founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity. Her research on the theoretical and em...2024-04-0337 minThink Act Be PodcastThink Act Be PodcastDr. Tim Windsor — Midlife 4. How to Have the Best Possible Second Half of LifeMy guest this week for part 4 of our series on midlife is Dr. Tim Windsor. Tim has done many research studies on adult development and how we change in midlife and older age. I took so much from this conversation as Tim described what we know about how to have a great second half of life. Things we discussed included: My guest’s research in lifespan developmental psychology Optimizing one’s potential to live well in later adulthood How Tim came to this area of research The challenges and opportunities that come with an aging population The...2024-03-2055 minCounter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to DivingCounter-Errorism in Diving: Applying Human Factors to DivingSH51: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly- learning from achievements, challenges and mistakesIn this podcast episode, we delve into the crucial role of mistakes in the learning process, drawing parallels between human learning and artificial intelligence. Reflecting on the challenges of learning to dive, the narrative emphasizes the importance of trial and error, highlighting that making mistakes is an inherent part of improvement. The episode introduces the concept of debriefs as a powerful tool for learning, not just to identify mistakes but also to recognize what went well. A practical model, DEBrIEF, is discussed, emphasizing the significance of balanced feedback that includes both positive and negative aspects. The podcast encourages a...2024-03-1304 minGlobal Connections with Robert Siegel - Navigating The New NormalGlobal Connections with Robert Siegel - Navigating The New NormalGlobal Connections with Robert Siegel: How Old is Too Old to Work and to Lead?Global Connections with Robert Siegel:  How Old is Too Old to Work and to Lead? Robert Siegel (former Senior Host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews: Dr. Felix Benninger, M.D. (Deputy Director of the Department of Neurology at Rabin Medical Center, Israel Assistant Professor, University of Tel Aviv) Professor Laura L. Carstensen (Professor of Psychology and the Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. Professor in Public Policy, Director, Stanford Center on Longevity) Jeffrey A. Sonnenfeld (Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies, Lester Crown Professor of Leadership Practice, Yale School of...2023-12-061h 01Enneagram Germany PodcastEnneagram Germany Podcast#153 - Alt werden macht glücklich? (Wissenschaftliche Überraschung)Die neue (unbekannte) Wahrheit zum Altern (laut Wissenschaft) Philipp wurde angeregt von einer Episode des Hidden Brain Podcast: In "The Best Years of Your Life" – https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-best-years-of-your-life/ geht es ums Altern und überraschende neue wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse, die behaupten, dass alt werden (im Durchschnitt) glücklich macht. Er spricht mit Pam darüber, wie Laura Carstensen (Professorin der Stanford Universität) und andere Kollegen mit ihren Studien alte Menschen und ihre "mentale Gesundheit" in ein völlig neues Licht stellen: Trotz physischer Herausforderungen verbessert sich im Durchschnitt die emotionale und psychologische Gesundheit bei älteren Menschen signifik...2023-10-301h 02Enneagram Germany PodcastEnneagram Germany Podcast#153 - Alt werden macht glücklich? (Wissenschaftliche Überraschung)Die neue (unbekannte) Wahrheit zum Altern (laut Wissenschaft) Philipp wurde angeregt von einer Episode des Hidden Brain Podcast: In "The Best Years of Your Life" – https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-best-years-of-your-life/ geht es ums Altern und überraschende neue wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse, die behaupten, dass alt werden (im Durchschnitt) glücklich macht. Er spricht mit Pam darüber, wie Laura Carstensen (Professorin der Stanford Universität) und andere Kollegen mit ihren Studien alte Menschen und ihre "mentale Gesundheit" in ein völlig neues Licht stellen: Trotz physischer Herausforderungen verbessert sich im Durchschnitt die emotionale und psychologische Gesundheit bei älteren Menschen signifik...2023-10-301h 02Commonwealth Club of California PodcastCommonwealth Club of California Podcast100 Years to Thrive: Designing Longer and Wealthier LivesFeel like you are always running out of time? What would you do differently with an extra 25 years of longevity to build a fulfilled life? Please join us for a conversation on making the most of our increased longevity and designing lives with greater well-being, meaning and purpose. Dr. Laura Carstensen and Mark T. Johnsen will touch on the multiple facets of building a wealthier life with increased life spans.Health—align health spans to life spans: One-hundred-year lives are quickly becoming commonplace, but healthy long lives require us to consider what we should be doing...2023-09-251h 11Chasing ConsciousnessChasing ConsciousnessRoy Baumeister PHD - NEGATIVITY BIAS EXPLAINEDWhy do we have a negativity bias that predisposes us to focus on bad things in the world? How can we channel that natural tendency to learn and improve, rather that be afraid and depressed by it? What are the implications of negativity bias for the functioning of our society ongoing? In this episode we’ve got the important topic of the inherent Negativity Bias in human psychology to assess. This is the tendency for bad events, experiences and emotions to have more impact than good ones. We see this in relationships, social patterns, tr...2023-09-151h 13English Academic Vocabulary BoosterEnglish Academic Vocabulary Booster4548. 134 Academic Words Reference from "Laura Carstensen: Older people are happier | TED Talk"This podcast is a commentary and does not contain any copyrighted material of the reference source. We strongly recommend accessing/buying the reference source at the same time. ■Reference Source https://www.ted.com/talks/laura_carstensen_older_people_are_happier ■Post on this topic (You can get FREE learning materials!) https://englist.me/134-academic-words-reference-from-laura-carstensen-older-people-are-happier-ted-talk/ ■Youtube Video https://youtu.be/rc8ITIb3_aU (All Words) https://youtu.be/cgklGh90gjk (Advanced Words) https://youtu.be/11MO0h0WHqA...2023-09-062h 01My Unsung HeroMy Unsung HeroLaura Carstensen's StoryAfter Laura was badly injured in a car crash, a stranger pulled over to help her. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org. Some guidance:--Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.--Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.--Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.--If your hero wer...2023-08-2904 minSwift Chats in the Financial Services IndustrySwift Chats in the Financial Services IndustryHighlights from the 2023 Morningstar Investment Conference with Mary Beth Franklin and Laura CarstensenIn this special episode of Swift Chats, taped live at the #MICUS Podcast Stage, Hosts Jonny Swift and Marie Swift recap highlights and insights from the 2023 Morningstar Investment Conference with Mary Beth Franklin, Contributing Columnist at InvestmentNews and Laura Carstensen, Director of the Stanford Center on Longevity. The group discusses the challenges and opportunities for financial advisors in the evolving landscape of retirement income planning, the importance of holistic financial planning, engaging the next generation in financial conversations, and finding a sense of purpose in later life. Dr. Carstensen emphasizes the significance of adapting to an era...2023-07-1232 minThe Long ViewThe Long ViewEric Weigel and Fritz Gilbert: Uncovering Blind Spots in Retirement PlanningOur guests on the podcast today are Eric Weigel and Fritz Gilbert. Fritz is a repeat guest on The Long View. He writes the popular Retirement Manifesto blog, and he also wrote a book about retirement called Keys to a Successful Retirement: Staying Happy, Active, and Productive in Your Retired Years. Eric Weigel is the founder of a retirement coaching firm called Retire With Possibilities, and he is also the author of a book on retirement called Reimagining Retirement: 9 Keys to True Wealth. Together they collaborated on a recent survey of retirees and preretirees to gauge their attitudes about...2023-06-2753 minHidden BrainHidden BrainThe Best Years of Your LifeAging isn’t just a biological process. Our outlook and emotions also change as we age, often in ways that boost our well-being. Psychologist Laura Carstensen unpacks the science behind this surprising finding, and shares what all of us can learn from older people.Have you ever been torn about whether to pursue a passion project? In the latest episode of Hidden Brain+, novelist and physician Abraham Verghese tells us about the person who helped him navigate this dilemma in his own life. Try Hidden Brain+ for free on the Apple Podcasts app or at apple.co/hi...2023-06-2650 minGelassen älter werdenGelassen älter werden#41 Welche Rolle spielt Persönlichkeit im Alter? (Eva Asselmann) Heute möchte ich über das weltweit bekannteste und wissenschaftlich fundierteste Persönlichkeitsmodell der Big Five sprechen und wie sich die Persönlichkeit im Alter entwickelt bzw. vielleicht verändert. Dazu habe ich die Persönlichkeitsforscherin Frau Prof. Eva Asselmann von der Pottsdamer Health and Medical Universität eingeladen. Herzlich willkommen, Frau Asselmann. Sie haben das Buch „Woran wir wachsen – Welche Lebensereignisse unsere Persönlichkeit prägen und was uns wirklich weiterbringt“ geschrieben. Dies habe ich im Herbsturlaub mit Begeisterung gelesen. Und wahrscheinlich wundert es unsere Zuhörerinnen und Zuhörer nicht, dass die Persönlichkeit beim Ä...2023-04-0547 minDARE TO CREATEDARE TO CREATEWie verändert sich unser Leben, wenn wir an unserer inneren Haltung arbeiten? Mit Laura Malina Seiler In dieser Folge von DARE TO CREATE spreche ich mit Laura Seiler. Laura Seiler ist Coachin und Autorin, bezeichnet sich selbst aber auch als Visionärin. Ihre Vision ist es, so vielen Menschen wie möglich den Zugang zu ihrer eigenen spirituellen Welt und ihrer innere Stärke zu ermöglichen. Lauras Podcast „happy, holy & confident®“ zählt über 55 Mio. Downloads. Ihre Bücher sind erreichen die Spitze der Spiegel-Bestsellerlisten und ihre Online-Programme „Rise Up & Shine Uni®“, „Heart Wide Open”, „Higher Self Home®“ und „I AM“ unterstützen zehntausende Menschen, ihre Schöpferkraft zu erkennen und ihren authentischen Weg zu gehen. Sie...2023-02-1350 minĐối ThoạiĐối ThoạiSS2 - 2| Những năm tháng 20Chào mọi người, cuối năm 2022, cùng Trang và Xê nói về những năm tháng 20 của cuộc đời mình nhé. Chúc mọi người một kỳ nghỉ lễ thật vui vẻ, và một năm 2022 thật trọn vẹn. Hẹn gặp lại các bạn! Một số tài liệu tham khảo: - Nghiên cứu của Laura Carstensen: Taking time seriously: A theory of socioemotional selectivity. - Meg Jay: The d...2022-12-2843 minWashington Post LiveWashington Post LiveExperts on changing attitudes about work and agingWashington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Jason Furman, former economic advisor to President Obama, and Laura Carstensen, founding director of Stanford’s Center on Longevity, about the opportunities and challenges of an aging workforce and the impact on the national economy.2022-10-2638 minCreating Your Encore CareerCreating Your Encore CareerWhy a Shorter Workweek and More Flexibility Might Increase LongevitySTANFORD Magazine released an article a couple of months ago that began this way: “Today's youth likely have decades of ‘extra’ time coming to them. Psychologist Laura Carstensen wants them to spread those years out.”   The article is entitled “5 Ways to Prepare for a Longer Life” and it’s all about preparing young people for the 35 years they will have after retirement. The Stanford Center on Longevity has created what's called “the new map of life” to address the critical question of how youth will manage all that extra time. Their team of postdoctoral fellows has reimagined a so...2022-08-1110 minThe Art of AgingThe Art of AgingEpisode 22 - Reflections on Retirement with Reverend Beth Long-HigginsOur co-host Reverend Beth Long-Higgins shares some insights about the non-financial aspects of retirement.  Many people find that after retiring, they have not taken time to reflect on the potential ways their lives will change.  Beth offers her experience and some of the latest research by Ken Dyctwald and Edward Jones Investments.  She also shares insights from Joe Coughlin of the MIT AgeLab and Laura Carstensen of the Stanford Center on Longevity. Recently, Beth has also participated in teaching the online course NEXTSTEPS: MIDLIFE AND BEYOND.  For more information about this course, click on this link to the...2022-04-0819 minRetire Sooner with Wes MossRetire Sooner with Wes MossThe Correlation Between Aging and Happiness with Laura CarstensenAs humans, happiness is important to us all. There are numerous variables that dial into what generates this emotion, but does happiness mimic our growing age? Will we be as happy at 65 as we were at 25, or will we find ourselves even happier? Wes sits down with Professor of Psychology and Public Policy and the Director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, Laura Carstensen to discuss the correlation between aging and happiness.In the episode, Laura describes the U-shape of happiness, takes us through the concept of on balance, along with the experience study that showed people...2022-04-0757 minInflexion LiveInflexion LiveInflexión Live P21 T2 Cecilia Reyes Trejo y Luis Garza Hoth, Emprender después de los 60'sCeci es CoFundadora y Directora General de Wiser Hub, Embajadora de AGUNG 2.0; Graduada del IPADE Business School. Y, Luis tiene una amplia trayectoria profesional en el área de compras de diferentes empresas; en el año 2000 inició su trayectoria como emprendedor. Es Fundador de Entrecanos Esta entrevista también puedes disfrutarla en video en nuestro canal de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1hyUHiI7LI Redes Ceci Reyes LinkedIn Redes Wiser Hub: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Redes Luis Garza Hoth: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Redes Entr...2022-03-1056 minThe Doctor\'s ArtThe Doctor's ArtWith Patients Until the End | Mimi Dunne, MDOne aspect of the medical profession that doesn’t often garner a great deal of public attention is that of caring for patients who are dying. For Mimi Dunne, MD, the relief of suffering has been her life’s calling — specifically the mission of relieving mental and social suffering in the lives of terminal patients, and helping them and their families find solace and meaning as they face mortality. This week, we ask Dr. Dunne to share insights and lessons from her experience in palliative care.In t...2022-03-0835 minTHE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FUTURE with Ric EdelmanTHE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FUTURE with Ric EdelmanMarket volatilityThe difference between lifespan and healthspan, Market volatility, Alzheimer’s Disease What is blockchain? Aging and wellness, Decentralization Teachable, Jean’s Word of the Week Guest: Matt Hogan, CIO at Bitwise Asset Management, the world’s largest provider of crypto index funds. Guest: Dr. Laura Carstensen, Director of the Stanford Center on Longevity The Truth About Your FutureDACFP Advisor Directory Ask Ric a QuestionFollow Us!TwitterLinkedInFacebookInstagram2022-02-0551 minCentury LivesCentury LivesNew Map of LifeOver the last century, life expectancy in the US has increased by 25 years, but many of our rules around work, learning, and retirement remain unchanged over that time. Laura Carstensen, the founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, joins us to talk about a New Map of Life and how a new, more flexible, life course could better support longer, healthier and more productive lives. We are also joined by three generations of the Rarey family: Dick, age 100, Rich age 60, and Adam age 22, as they talk about how life has changed just over the span of three generations an...2022-01-1242 minThe Long ViewThe Long ViewBest of the Long View: Financial Planning and RetirementOn this week’s episode, we’ll feature some of our favorite clips from interviews we’ve done with financial planners, advisors, and retirement researchers over the past year.Here are the complete episodes that are referenced in this week’s episode."Daniel Crosby: ‘If You’re Excited About It, It’s Probably a Bad Idea,' " The Long View podcast, Aug. 31, 2021. "Manisha Thakor: Beware of ‘Junk Personal Finance,' " The Long View podcast, July 20, 2021. "Daniel Egan: Noisy Successes and Silent Failures,” The Long View podcast, Dec. 7, 2021. "Lynnette Khalfani-Cox: ‘There’s a Huge Wealt...2021-12-2834 minHow God Works: The Science Behind SpiritualityHow God Works: The Science Behind SpiritualityContemplating Death: A Secret for HappinessCOVID-19 has led to what’s being called The Great Resignation. People are leaving their jobs in record numbers, many to find more meaning in life or to spend more time with family and friends. As it turns out, realizing that death might not be as far off as it usually seems just might have something to do with that. Join Dave and his guests, psychologist Laura Carstensen and Catholic priest James Martin, as they talk about why thinking about death can be a useful exercise for improving your life at any time, not just in the midst of a...2021-10-3135 minThe Long ViewThe Long ViewHal Hershfield: People Treat Their Future Self as if It’s Another PersonOur guest on the podcast today is Professor Hal Hershfield. Dr. Hershfield is Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA's Anderson School of Management. His research concentrates on the psychology of long-term decision-making and how people's perceptions of the passage of time affect the decisions that they make. He has consulted with numerous organizations including Prudential, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Merrill Lynch, and the Principal Financial Group. He received his B.A. at Tufts University and his Ph.D. at Stanford.BackgroundBioThe Pandemic“How Elvis Go...2021-09-2144 minThe Long ViewThe Long ViewLaura Carstensen: 'I'm Suggesting We Change the Way We Work'Our guest on the podcast today is Laura Carstensen. She is professor of psychology at Stanford University, where she is the Fairleigh S. Dickinson Professor in Public Policy and founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity. Her research focuses on the motivational and emotional changes that occur with age and the influence such changes have on cognitive processing. She is the author of a A Long Bright Future: Happiness, Health, and Financial Security in an Age of Increased Longevity. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Rochester, and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from West...2021-09-1453 minReasonably Happy with Paul OllingerReasonably Happy with Paul OllingerAging Well (w/Dr. Laura Carstensen)Human life expectancy increased more in the 20th Century than it did in all prior years of human existence combined! This has meaningful impact on how we should think about our health, careers, families, and government programs.  Laura Carstensen is the founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity and the author ofA Long, Bright Future: Happiness, Health, and Financial Security in an Age of Increased Longevity. She is also a Professor of Psychology and the Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. Professor of Public Policy. Laura is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and has served on the...2021-06-0851 minOn WisdomOn WisdomWorld After Covid series: Wisdom for Positive Consequences (Pt. I) - Sympathy and Compassion, Self-distancing, Perspective-taking, and Learning from pandemicsWhat kind of wisdom will people need to capitalize on the positive societal and/or psychological change after the pandemic? Igor and Charles share and discuss responses from 57 of the world's leading behavioral and social scientists, collected as part of the World After Covid project. Each episode, four responses are selected. This time, the conversation covers themes of sympathy and compassion, self-distancing, perspective-taking, and learning from pandemics in the midst of the pandemic. Igor wonders what being empathetic and compassionate even looks like online, and Charles ponders lessons not learned from past global catastrophes. Featuring:2021-06-0329 minImmerse Yourself in Stories Through Sound With Full AudiobookImmerse Yourself in Stories Through Sound With Full AudiobookRepotting Your Life: How to reframe your thinking, reset your purpose and rejuvenate yourself time and again Audiobook by Frances EdmondsListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 517587 Title: Repotting Your Life: How to reframe your thinking, reset your purpose and rejuvenate yourself time and again Author: Frances Edmonds Narrator: Frances Edmonds Format: Unabridged Length: 05:17:04 Language: English Release date: 05-13-21 Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Audio Genres: Self Development, Health & Wellness Summary: The world has changed. Are you ready to change with it? ‘The ultimate handbook for anyone wanting to be challenged, fulfilled and stay young in mind and body.’ Angela Rippon In a world in which we’re living longer, and change is a necessary yet often...2021-05-135h 17fckfreudfckfreud#14: Grumpy Omi - im Alter alles scheiße?!Das Klischee alter, griesgrämiger Menschen mit einem bequemen Kissen an der Fensterbank hält sich. Viele mögen eigene Erfahrungen mit wunderbaren alten Menschen machen - das Bild vom negativen Älterwerden dominiert in vielen Köpfen. Aber was macht das eigentlich mit uns? Und ist da von der wissenschaftlich-psychologischen Seite überhaupt irgendetwas dran? Dass man tatsächlich genau umgekehrte Befunde findet, also dass ältere Menschen einen sogenannten Psoitivitäts-Bias haben und wi viel man mit diesem Wissen anfangen kann, naja, dafür müsst hier diese Folge FCKFREUD hören. Gewohnt so Möchtegern-psychologisch wie möglich, diesmal auch mit einer Pris...2021-05-0633 minMeditaciones de MoMeditaciones de Mo¨Mi Padre, su Destino y mi Destino¨: Reflexión + Constelación Familiar Meditativa de Bert Hellinger- E7A través de la constelación familiar meditativa, te invito a mirar y revisar tus imágenes interiores y a restaurar aquello que esté en desorden dentro de ti, abriendo tu corazón y así caminar con fuerza hacia el futuro. Para Bert Hellinger, creador de las constelaciones familiares, el padre inicia y acompaña al hijo o hija en lo laboral y hacia el mundo. Las madres que permiten a sus hijos ir hacia el mundo con sus padres, mantienen a sus hijos con alegría. Con el padre uno camina hacia el mundo con seguridad. Laura...2021-03-1109 minMeditaciones de MoMeditaciones de Mo¨Yo tomo a mi Madre¨: Mini Meditación + Constelación Familiar Meditativa de Bert Hellinger- E6A través de la meditación irás cayendo lentamente en una profundo estado de relajación y plenitud. Adicionalmente, a través de la constelación familiar meditativa, te invito a mirar y revisar tus imágenes interiores y a restaurar aquello que esté en desorden dentro de ti, abriendo tu corazón y así caminar con fuerza hacia el futuro. Para Bert Hellinger, creador de las constelaciones familiares, tomar la madre es tomar la vida. Además, nuestra buena o mala relación con nuestra madre, influye directamente en nuestra relación de pareja, el éxito, nuestra profes...2021-03-1110 minMeditaciones de MoMeditaciones de MoMeditación de Plenitud ¨Nuestro Padre y Nuestra Madre¨: Meditación + Constelación Familiar Meditativa de Bert Hellinger- E2Con este audio vas a entrar gradualmente a un profundo estado de relajación y plenitud. A través de la meditación irás cayendo lentamente en una profunda calma alejado del día a día. Adicionalmente, a través de la constelación familiar meditativa, te invito a mirar y revisar tus imágenes interiores y a restaurar aquello que esté en desorden dentro de ti, abriendo tu corazón y así caminar con fuerza hacia el futuro. Laura Carstensen, profesora de psicología en la Universidad de Stanford, indica que en general, tendemos a notar más l...2021-03-0707 minSomething You Should KnowSomething You Should KnowSYSK Choice: Why We Are Not So Smart & How Longevity WorksHave you taken your temperature lately? Most of us think a normal temperature is 98.6 degrees. However, if you were to take your temperature now – it probably ISN’T 98.6. This episode begins with an explanation of why that is. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201028171432.htm Could it be you are not as smart as you think you are? Apparently so according to David McRaney author of the book You Are Not So Smart (https://amzn.to/2tGvPTq). David explains some of the interesting quirks and flaws of the human brain that make us think the way we do – that also makes our pe...2020-11-1442 minSomething You Should KnowSomething You Should KnowSYSK Choice: Why We Are Not So Smart & How Longevity WorksHave you taken your temperature lately? Most of us think a normal temperature is 98.6 degrees. However, if you were to take your temperature now – it probably ISN’T 98.6. This episode begins with an explanation of why that is. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201028171432.htmCould it be you are not as smart as you think you are? Apparently so according to David McRaney author of the book You Are Not So Smart (https://amzn.to/2tGvPTq). David explains some of the interesting quirks and flaws of the human brain that make us think the way we do – that a...2020-11-1443 minSomething You Should KnowSomething You Should KnowSYSK Choice: Why We Are Not So Smart & How Longevity WorksHave you taken your temperature lately? Most of us think a normal temperature is 98.6 degrees. However, if you were to take your temperature now – it probably ISN’T 98.6. This episode begins with an explanation of why that is. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201028171432.htm Could it be you are not as smart as you think you are? Apparently so according to David McRaney author of the book You Are Not So Smart (https://amzn.to/2tGvPTq). David explains some of the interesting quirks and flaws of the human brain that make us think the way we do – that also makes our pe...2020-11-1443 minSomething You Should KnowSomething You Should KnowSYSK Choice: Why We Are Not So Smart & How Longevity WorksHave you taken your temperature lately? Most of us think a normal temperature is 98.6 degrees. However, if you were to take your temperature now – it probably ISN’T 98.6. This episode begins with an explanation of why that is. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201028171432.htm Could it be you are not as smart as you think you are? Apparently so according to David McRaney author of the book You Are Not So Smart (https://amzn.to/2tGvPTq). David explains some of the interesting quirks and flaws of the human brain that make us think the way we do – that also makes our pe...2020-11-1443 minWhen I\'m 64When I'm 64Episode 3: Power of Engagement and CaregivingIsolation and loneliness pose significant challenges to both caregivers and their loved ones, especially during a pandemic. Jane Mathias shares what it’s been like to take care of her neighbor who is separated from family and friends. Then Laura Carstensen from the Stanford Center on Longevity and Steve Cole from UCLA Medical School talk about the very real physical and psychological costs of isolation that many of us are facing right now. 2020-09-3028 minWeekly GroovesWeekly GroovesRedefining Old AgeNathan Yau, the head of the FlowingData.com blog site, wrote a piece called “Redefining Old Age” where he explores our changing definition and understanding of what it means to be old. The article starts by looking at various definitions of old age and reminds the reader that the average person’s life expectancy has dramatically increased since the 1930s.  Kurt and Tim dissect this topic through a behavioral science lens wondering how old age gets redefined when (a) we live so much longer and (b) the psychological and social implications are so different today than they were eve...2020-09-0400 minMänniskans måttMänniskans måttVems mål?Människans mått återutsänder 12 utvalda program. Större delen av det här programmet sändes första gången 13 juli 2015. Sedan vi gjorde det här programmet har två saker hänt. Inom offentlig sektor har målinflationen bara fortsatt - det vill säga att politiker sätter upp fler och fler mål som våra offentliga verksamheter ska uppfylla, vilket leder till att mätandet ökar eftersom det blir fler och fler resultat som behöver bedömas. Och i privatlivet har det - åtminstone för ett ganska stort antal personer - blivit som teknologij...2020-03-3000 minSqueezing the OrangeSqueezing the OrangeEnjoy the Rest of Your LifeSocioemotional selectivity theory? Don't worry, we'll explain! We take a different approach this week by looking at an article by Laura Carstensen titled, 'The Influence of a Sense of Time on Human Development'. Goals, preferences and even cognitive processes change as our perception of time remaining shrinks or grows. 2019-11-1335 minSchool\'s InSchool's InLearning As We Age with Laura CarstensenDo brain-training exercises really work to strengthen memory and learning as we get older? Guest Laura Carstensen, Director of the Stanford Center on Longevity and Stanford professor of Public Policy, weighs in on the conversation. 2019-08-1827 minhappy, holy & confident® Dein Podcast fürs Herz und den Verstandhappy, holy & confident® Dein Podcast fürs Herz und den VerstandWie du voller Vertrauen dein eigenes Unternehmen starten kannst – Interview Special mit Aimie CarstensenTrage dich jetzt in die Warteliste für meinen neuen Onlinekurs I AM ein: www.lauraseiler.com/iam   Ich freue mich so sehr, in dieser Podcastfolge ein Interview mit der wundervollen Aimie Carstensen mit dir zu teilen. Aimie ist die Gründerin von FIELFALT und die Gründerin und Geschäftsführerin zusammen mit ihrem Mitgründer von ArtNight, BakeNight, ShakeNight und PlantNight. Mit ihrem Unternehmen bietet sie in Deutschland und in 5 anderen Ländern Abende an, bei denen man gemeinsam malen, backen, Cocktails shaken und Blumen pflanzen kann. Denn Aimie hat die Vision Menschen wieder mehr in die offline Welt zu h...2019-08-0749 minOn WisdomOn WisdomSocial and Emotional Aging (with Laura Carstensen)Life expectancy increased more in the 20th century than in the entire prior history of humanity combined. With many more of us now getting the opportunity to live into old age, what do we have to look forward to? Do our social and emotional lives degrade in step with our physical bodies as we age, or do we in fact get much happier as we get older? How does the sense of ‘time-left’ impact our wisdom, behaviour and priorities? Laura Carstensen joins Igor and Charles to discuss individual and societal aspects of human aging. We focus on the implications and...2019-01-231h 00The MothThe MothTED Radio Hour: Shifting TimePublished on 04 Aug 2017. We live our lives by the calendar and the clock, but time is also an abstraction, even an illusion. In this hour, TED speakers explore how our sense of time changes depending on who and where we are. Guests include director Cesar Kuriyama, poet Rives, psychologist Dan Gilbert, psychologist Laura Carstensen, and cosmologist Sean Carroll. (Original broadcast date: June 19, 2015)2018-11-1400 minSomething You Should KnowSomething You Should KnowWhy You Are Not As Smart As You Think You Are & How Long Can You Reasonably Live?It is rare to see a UPS truck turning left. Sure, sometimes they have to but they try not to. And there is a really good reason why that we can all learn from. I begin this episode with a discussion on that. (http://mentalfloss.com/article/60556/19-secrets-ups-drivers) Could it be you are not as smart as you think you are? Apparently so according to David McRaney author of the book and host of the podcast called You Are Not So Smart (https://amzn.to/2tGvPTq). David explains some of the interesting quirks and flaws of the human brain that m...2018-06-2842 minSomething You Should KnowSomething You Should KnowWhy You Are Not As Smart As You Think You Are & How Long Can You Reasonably Live?It is rare to see a UPS truck turning left. Sure, sometimes they have to but they try not to. And there is a really good reason why that we can all learn from. I begin this episode with a discussion on that. (http://mentalfloss.com/article/60556/19-secrets-ups-drivers) Could it be you are not as smart as you think you are? Apparently so according to David McRaney author of the book and host of the podcast called You Are Not So Smart (https://amzn.to/2tGvPTq). David explains some of the interesting quirks and flaws of the human brain that m...2018-06-2841 minSomething You Should KnowSomething You Should KnowWhy You Are Not As Smart As You Think You Are & How Long Can You Reasonably Live?It is rare to see a UPS truck turning left. Sure, sometimes they have to but they try not to. And there is a really good reason why that we can all learn from. I begin this episode with a discussion on that. (http://mentalfloss.com/article/60556/19-secrets-ups-drivers) Could it be you are not as smart as you think you are? Apparently so according to David McRaney author of the book and host of the podcast called You Are Not So Smart (https://amzn.to/2tGvPTq). David explains some of the interesting quirks and flaws of the human brain that m...2018-06-2841 minSomething You Should KnowSomething You Should KnowWhy You Are Not As Smart As You Think You Are & How Long Can You Reasonably Live?It is rare to see a UPS truck turning left. Sure, sometimes they have to but they try not to. And there is a really good reason why that we can all learn from. I begin this episode with a discussion on that. (http://mentalfloss.com/article/60556/19-secrets-ups-drivers) Could it be you are not as smart as you think you are? Apparently so according to David McRaney author of the book and host of the podcast called You Are Not So Smart (https://amzn.to/2tGvPTq). David explains some of the interesting quirks and flaws of the human brain that m...2018-06-2838 minAmerica the BilingualAmerica the Bilingual26 - America the Bilingual Season 2 - Are you too old to learn another languageEven at 16 we may be too old to learn a new language and speak it without an accent. So what about us adults over 50? Should we even bother trying? Hear longevity expert Laura Carstensen debunk some common assumptions. And hear the story of one intrepid fifty-something language learner who refuses to give up on her efforts to become a bilingual—and to reduce global greenhouse gases, which for her are related quests. The America the Bilingual podcast is part of the Lead with Languages campaign of ACTFL — The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. This episode was written by Steve...2018-05-2320 minAmerica the BilingualAmerica the Bilingual26 - America the Bilingual Season 2 - Are you too old to learn another languageEven at 16 we may be too old to learn a new language and speak it without an accent. So what about us adults over 50? Should we even bother trying? Hear longevity expert Laura Carstensen debunk some common assumptions. And hear the story of one intrepid fifty-something language learner who refuses to give up on her efforts to become a bilingual—and to reduce global greenhouse gases, which for her are related quests. The America the Bilingual podcast is part of the Lead with Languages campaign of ACTFL — The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. This episode was written by Steve...2018-05-2320 minAARP Washington State PodcastAARP Washington State PodcastThe Good News About Aging with Dr. Laura CarstensenAre older people happier? Can the last third of our lives be our best years, both for ourselves and for contribution to society? Dr. Laura Carstensen says yes! Dr. Carstensen is the founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity at Stanford University. She maintains that the doubling of our lifespans over the past century could be the greatest cultural achievement in human history. But we've got to take advantage of it. Hear Dr. Carstensen's thoughts on how to be happy and productive in old age in this interview with AARP's Doug Shadel. Learn more about Dr. Carstensen and...2018-05-2140 minThe Distilled Man: Confidence | Self-Development | Career | Lifestyle | RelationshipsThe Distilled Man: Confidence | Self-Development | Career | Lifestyle | Relationships004: The Science of Success | Eric BarkerThe Distilled Man - Actionable Advice for the Everyday Gentleman If you want to be more successful in life, there’s no shortage of advice out there. Unfortunately, much of that advice persists simply because it sounds good—not because it actually works. When you really look at the research, most of those catchy maxims about how to get ahead or live a fuller life don’t hold up My guest today, Eric Barker, has spent the last 8 years tracking down science-based answers to some of the biggest questions around success and life. Eric t...2017-06-2946 minResults May Vary PodcastResults May Vary PodcastRMV 16 Dr. Mick Smyer: You Can Design Climate ActionOn the newest episode of Results May Vary, we introduce you to aging and climate change expert, Dr. Mick Smyer, and his Graying Green movement, which aims to engage more older adults in taking impactful action on climate change. Among his many accomplishments, Mick is the former Provost and a current Professor of Psychology at Bucknell University. In addition, currently on his second year of sabbatical, he is working on Graying Green as a Civic Innovation Fellow at Stanford d.school, learning the power of applying design thinking to social activism. And maybe most impressive are his prodigious skills as...2017-01-0337 minPhilosophy Talk StartersPhilosophy Talk Starters329: Dangerous Demographics - The Challenges of an Aging PopulationMore at http://philosophytalk.org/shows/dangerous-demographics. All over the world, people are living longer and having fewer children than ever before. In less than two decades, one fifth of the US population will be over 65 years old. So what do these radically changed demographics mean for how we re-imagine the shape of a human life? Should we think of the rapidly increasing older population as a blessing or a burden? And what kinds of changes should we make – both individually and as a society – to adjust to this new world awash with old folks? John and Ken remain young at h...2016-08-2911 minFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobFind Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobReinventing Your Career, with Michelle HynesEverybody knows that changing jobs regularly is the new normal. The days of working for just one or two employers through your adult life are long gone. But what about switching not just jobs, but careers? Most of us will be in the workplace for four decades or more, so it’s a choice each of us will face. In fact, we may have three or four distinct careers over the course of our working lives. This week on Find Your Dream Job, we’re talking about the challenges and benefits of changing your career. Our...2016-02-0331 minSky News Radio - Latest ClipsSky News Radio - Latest ClipsUnder-34s facing worst economic prospects 'for generations'A major report into inequality in the UK concludes under-34s have the worst economic prospects 'for generations'. Laura Carstensen from the Equality and Human Rights Commission has been speaking to Sky News Radio's Barry Weir.2015-10-3002 minPhilosophy Talk StartersPhilosophy Talk Starters130: Aging and the Well-Lived LifeMore at http://philosophytalk.org/shows/aging-and-well-lived-life. Aging is a physical process that will always be with us. But conceptions of aging, views about the contributions older people can make to society, and what society owes them change from era to era and differ from culture to culture. In conjunction with the Stanford Humanities Center, John and Ken explore the issues involved in growing older with their guest, Stanford University psychologist Laura Carstensen.2015-10-2708 minAspen Ideas to GoAspen Ideas to GoLong Life in the 21st Century (Aspen Lecture)Aspen Lecture featuring Laura Carstensen, Fairleigh Dickinson Professor in Public Policy, Department of Psychology, Stanford University; Director, Stanford Center on Longevity. We are approaching a watershed moment in human history; a time when old people outnumber children and living to 100 is commonplace. There are major challenges associated with this dramatic and sudden increase in life expectancy, yet, Carstensen says we must not lose sight of the fact that long life presents unprecedented opportunities. If we use science and technology to solve problems associated with aging and we develop new social norms and lifestyles, she asserts that the entire life course...2015-08-2455 minAspen Ideas to GoAspen Ideas to GoLong Life in the 21st Century (Aspen Lecture)Aspen Lecture featuring Laura Carstensen, Fairleigh Dickinson Professor in Public Policy, Department of Psychology, Stanford University; Director, Stanford Center on Longevity. We are approaching a watershed moment in human history; a time when old people outnumber children and living to 100 is commonplace. There are major challenges associated with this dramatic and sudden increase in life expectancy, yet, Carstensen says we must not lose sight of the fact that long life presents unprecedented opportunities. If we use science and technology to solve problems associated with aging and we develop new social norms and lifestyles, she asserts that the entire life...2015-08-2455 minMänniskans måttMänniskans måttDen gamla och den unga tidenTack vare den digitala tekniken blir mätbara mål en alltmer självklar del av människors vardag. Men forskningen visar att unga och gamla tänker olika om vilka mål som är viktiga i livet. I Apple Watch finns det tre cirklar. Varje cirkel representerar ett dagligt mål för hur mycket du bör röra dig, hur många kalorier du bör förbränna på en dag, och hur många gånger du bör ta småpauser och resa dig upp, ifall du har ett stillasittande jobb. Så varje dag börjar med...2015-07-1300 minBig Picture ScienceBig Picture ScienceLong Live LongevityHere’s to a long life – which, on average, is longer today than it was a century ago. How much farther can we extend that ultimate finish line? Scientists are in hot pursuit of the secret to longer life.The latest in aging studies and why there’s a silver lining for the silver-haired set: older people are happier. Also, what longevity means if you’re a tree. Plus, why civilizations need to stick around if we’re to make contact with E.T.And, how our perception of time shifts as we age, and other tric...2014-12-0154 minWomen\'s Media Center Live with Robin MorganWomen's Media Center Live with Robin MorganWMC Live #70: Gloria Feldt, Ariel Levy, Dr. Laura Carstensen. (Original Airdate 2/15/2014)Robin rises to take on the Catholic Little Sisters of the Poor—and cracks up over the Pussy Riot purge. Guests include: activist Gloria Feldt on the Take the Lead conference; New Yorker writer Ariel Levy; and Dr. Laura Carstensen, expert on longevity and happiness.2014-02-1554 minPopulation Reference BureauPopulation Reference BureauThe "positivity effect": An Interview with Dr. Laura CarstensenMarlene Lee, program director of Academic Research and Relations at PRB, interviewed Professor Laura Carstensen about her research on the "positivity effect." This effect is an age-related preference for positive information over negative information. The effect was identified by testing the hypothesis that goals change as people grow older, and emotionally meaningful goals take precedence over such things as information-seeking. The brain operates in the service of goals and attention is directed to goals that are emotional and positive. Carstensen is a professor of public policy and psychology at Stanford University, and a noted expert on cognitive aging and emotion...2013-04-2211 minJourneyWithJesus.net PodcastJourneyWithJesus.net PodcastJwJ: Sunday August 19, 2012Weekly JourneywithJesus.net postings, read by Daniel B. Clendenin. Essay: *"An Inevitable and Tragic Conflict:" The Christian Gospel and America's Presidential Election* for Sunday, 19 August 2012; book review: *A Long Bright Future; An Action Plan for a Lifetime of Happiness, Health, and Financial Security* by Laura L. Carstensen (2012); film review: *Ruby Sparks* (2012); poem review: *Politics* by William Butler Yeats.2012-08-1221 minTED ScienceTED ScienceLaura Carstensen: Older people are happierIn the 20th century we added an unprecedented number of years to our lifespans, but is the quality of life as good? Surprisingly, yes! At TEDxWomen psychologist Laura Carstensen shows research that demonstrates that as people get older they become happier, more content, and have a more positive outlook on the world. A video of this talk2011-12-0111 minHow to Discover Full Audiobook in Self Development, Motivation & InspirationHow to Discover Full Audiobook in Self Development, Motivation & InspirationA Long Bright Future by Laura L. Carstensen | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: A Long Bright Future Author: Laura L. Carstensen, Ph.D. Narrator: Walter Dixon Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-11 Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC Genres: Self Development, Motivation & Inspiration Summary: From one of the world's leading authorities on longevity and aging comes the first book to address a uniquely 21st century question: What are we going to do with those 20 or 30 years we didnt expect? Due to unfounded fears of unhappiness and regret, many intelligent, otherwise rational people, even into their 40s and 50s...2011-09-278h 53Century Lives PodcastCentury Lives Podcast2/17/10 – A Long Bright FutureHear a “A Long Bright Future,” Center on Longevity director Laura Carstensen’s speech to the Silicon Valley leaders at the Rotary Club of San Jose. She discusses the ways people – from policymakers to parents – can prepare for healthy, fulfilling and financially stable long lives in the 21st Century. Listen at Rotary Club of San Jose The post 2/17/10 – A Long Bright Future appeared first on Stanford Center on Longevity. 2011-06-2000 min