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The Aging Academy PodcastTAA044-Living Apart Together - A new approach for older couples?From the Aging Academy to the Ageless Academy, Lee returns to his celebrated podcast series to explore a trending coupling option called "Living Apart Together". In this episode, he defines what it is and why it is becoming more relevant for our culture (especially for older people). Lee also briefly lists some of the pros/cons and legal ramifications of this approach to romantic relationships. Listen then decide for yourself if this appeals to you.
2021-11-1622 minThe Aging Academy PodcastTAA043: Growing older with Gusto with Gail ZugermanDespite stereotypes to the contrary, others have discovered and are promoting the inspiring stories & messages freely given by our elders. Gail Zugerman offers up these stories through her podcast - GrowingOlderWithGusto. In this episode, Gail and Lee compare notes about their experiences with the older generations and what they have learned from this engagement. Together they explore lessons such as how successfully aging people view their past & future and how to turn an ordinary past into an extraordinary future. You won't want to miss Gail's 5 keys that are critical for successful aging. This conversation will surely inspire an upgrade in...
2020-09-2931 minThe Aging Academy PodcastTAA042: Cultural Evolution Through The Eyes Of An ElderLee Deeply respects the wisdom and perspectives of the elders in our culture. The changes they have seen in their lifetime often provide useful insights about what lies at the heart of many of our current events. In this episode, Lee has the opportunity to speak with 94-year-old elder - Priscilla. They discuss the culture and society as it was and how it has evolved to the characteristics around us today. Priscilla points to many cultural factors such as the elimination of Sunday Blue laws, the introduction of factories, World war 2 and the Vietnam War, and the rise of...
2020-07-1837 minThe Aging Academy PodcastTAA041: Can My Feet Support Me As Well As My Hands Have?Join Lee as he continues to share his insights and experiences in handling the challenges of aging. In this episode, he shares the difficulties of going blind in one eye. Aging forces us to accept who we are becoming. The question is: How are we dealing with those challenges? Are we sidelined by them, or do we choose to see these as opportunities to learn more about ourselves and the possibilities that our inevitable aging bring? Lee goes into his personal history in facing medical trauma, knowing that the master is not the one who has the best circumstance...
2020-05-1520 minThe Aging Academy PodcastTAA040: Who you WERE vs. Who you ARE - How Aging changes our thinkingLee is back to explore how our thoughts evolve with us. More specifically, this episode discusses the human value system and how it typically changes with the years. Human values are the virtues that guide us to take into account the human element when we interact with other human beings. They determine how we feel and treat others on a small and large scale. These values help us to determine what is right or wrong in our lives. Lee has observed that our values (e.g. Achievement, Hedonism, Security, Conformity, Tradition, Power, etc.) changes as we age. He offers 4...
2020-02-2552 minThe Aging Academy PodcastTAA039: Exploring Medical Marijuana with Dr. Rachna PatelLee's guest for this episode is Dr. Rachna Patel, whose practice has given her the reputation of being the Medical Marijuana Expert. Together, they bring this controversial topic into the light to answer many common questions (and a few uncommon ones). The conversation is packed with information such as - Medical vs. Recreational; the medical conditions that can be directly addressed with these treatments; who should avoid medical marijuana; Big Pharma's role, plus much more.
2019-02-0155 min2018-08-1115 min2018-03-1047 min2017-12-0454 min2017-11-0256 min2017-10-241h 032017-10-1039 minThe Aging Academy PodcastIGA032: Introducing The Aging AcademyThe challenges of aging is something most of us are not yet familiar with. But we will all face these challenges. And who will teach us how to see and approach these difficulties (or pleasures) of getting older. This episode introduces "the Aging Academy" where Lee offers to become a "pioneer for aging" by exposing his personal challenges that affect him as the years mount up. Lee, like everyone else, is getting older. Increasing stress, shifting priorities, aching bones, and changing social patterns all have their impact, and Lee wants to share with you, through the Aging Academy, how...
2017-06-1435 min2017-05-2627 min2017-05-1027 min2017-04-261h 102017-04-1859 min2017-04-0956 min2017-03-271h 052017-03-1747 min2017-03-1039 min2017-02-2722 min2017-01-301h 072016-12-231h 022016-12-1821 minThe Aging Academy PodcastIGA019: Don't Try This At Home!! - Lee's tips on exercise for the older person
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