Colin Milner Rethinks Aging With …
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsColin Milner is the founder of the active-aging industry in North America and a leading authority on older-adult health and well-being. The World Economic Forum recognizes him as one of the globe’s “most innovative and influential minds” on aging-related topics. As International Council on Active Aging CEO, he is on the forefront of the aging well movement. How will “living longer better” change our world and way of life? Join Milner as he delves into this transformative trend with thought leaders, researchers and aging-well disruptors. Discover innovative strategies, expert advice and fresh ideas to help your clients and your organization rethink aging.
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Episodes
The Importance of Interdependence with Dr. Karl Pillemer. Season 2 Episode 1:
February 01, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBToday, we have a fascinating conversation about the powerful idea of interdependence. Here on the show to lend his expertise on the subject is Dr. Karl Pillemer, the Hazel E. Reed Professor in Cornell University’s Department of Human Development and the author of the recent book, Fault Lines, in which he examines the impact of familial estrangement. We get to hear from our guest about many aspects and angles of interdependence with a focus on why it is something that should never be neglecte...
The Importance of Interdependence with Dr. Karl Pillemer. Season 2 Episode 1:
February 01, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBToday, we have a fascinating conversation about the powerful idea of interdependence. Here on the show to lend his expertise on the subject is Dr. Karl Pillemer, the Hazel E. Reed Professor in Cornell University’s Department of Human Development and the author of the recent book, Fault Lines, in which he examines the impact of familial estrangement. We get to hear from our guest about many aspects and angles of interdependence with a focus on why it is something that should never be neglecte...
The Health Data Economy with Dr. Jay Olshansky. Season 1, Episode 7.
August 06, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBAlthough the rate of increased life expectancy is decelerating, and most of us alive today are probably not going to live to 100, there is a lot of very exciting research being done in the field of aging. Today we are joined by Dr. Jay Olshansky who was recognized by Next Avenue (a PBS affiliate) as one of the top influencers in aging. Jay came up with the breakthrough concept of a longevity dividend which has gained traction across the world, and who built a health assessment technology fo...
Episode 7: The Health Data Economy with Dr. Jay Olshansky
August 06, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBAlthough the rate of increased life expectancy is decelerating, and most of us alive today are probably not going to live to 100, there is a lot of very exciting research being done in the field of aging. Today we are joined by Dr. Jay Olshansky who was recognized by Next Avenue (a PBS affiliate) as one of the top influencers in aging. Jay came up with the breakthrough concept of a longevity dividend which has gained traction across the world, and who built a health assessment technology fo...
Episode 6: Navigating Workplace Re-Entry Anxiety with Dr. Kristin Tugman
July 06, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBBefore the pandemic, the world was in a mental health crisis. After such a tumultuous year, it is unsurprising that many of us are experiencing anxiety around restoring a sense of normalcy to our day-to-day life. Dr. Kristin Tugman is the Vice President of Health and Productivity Analytics and Consulting Service for Prudential Group Insurance. In today’s episode, she shares some key insights on the struggles employees are experiencing, what the focus areas are for emerging mental health cond...
Navigating Workplace Re-Entry Anxiety with Dr. Kristin Tugman. Season 1, Episode 6.
July 06, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBBefore the pandemic, the world was in a mental health crisis. After such a tumultuous year, it is unsurprising that many of us are experiencing anxiety around restoring a sense of normalcy to our day-to-day life. Dr. Kristin Tugman is the Vice President of Health and Productivity Analytics and Consulting Service for Prudential Group Insurance. In today’s episode, she shares some key insights on the struggles employees are experiencing, what the focus areas are for emerging mental health cond...
Episode 5: Moving towards more precision in healthcare and wellness with Dr. Richard Carmona
May 20, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThe accumulating advances that we see in technology and healthcare are giving rise to a wide array of improvements and possibilities in the space currently. Today on the show we are joined by Dr. Richard Carmona, who is the Chief of Innovation at Canyon Ranch, to talk about the near future of a better healthcare system for the country, and share some thoughts on what these steps forward can and should look like. Dr. Carmona has a very interesting personal story, from dropping out of school a...
Episode 5: Moving Towards More Precision in Healthcare with Dr. Richard Carmona
May 20, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThe accumulating advances that we see in technology and healthcare are giving rise to a wide array of improvements and possibilities in the space currently. Today on the show we are joined by Dr. Richard Carmona, who is the Vice-Chair/CEO at Canyon Ranch, to talk about the near future of a better healthcare system for the country, and share some thoughts on what these steps forward can and should look like. Dr. Carmona has a very interesting personal story, from dropping out of school and jo...
Moving towards more precision in healthcare and wellness with Dr. Richard Carmona. Season 1, Episode 5.
May 20, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThe accumulating advances that we see in technology and healthcare are giving rise to a wide array of improvements and possibilities in the space currently. Today on the show we are joined by Dr. Richard Carmona, who is the Chief of Innovation at Canyon Ranch, to talk about the near future of a better healthcare system for the country, and share some thoughts on what these steps forward can and should look like. Dr. Carmona has a very interesting personal story, from dropping out of school a...
Episode 4: The hidden gifts of aging with Ken Dychtwald
May 05, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBGrowing older has been cast in a bad light in our society and this has led to many negative effects that aren’t only felt by older people. This is one of the issues that Ken Dychtwald tackles in his memoir, Radical Curiosity: One Man's Search for Cosmic Magic and a Purposeful Life. In this book, Ken compiles some of the most impactful life lessons he has learned from his greatest teachers, and today he joins us to share just a few of them. We begin our discussion on the theme of Ken’s lifelo...
The hidden gifts of aging with Ken Dychtwald. Season 1, Episode 4.
May 05, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBGrowing older has been cast in a bad light in our society and this has led to many negative effects that aren’t only felt by older people. This is one of the issues that Ken Dychtwald tackles in his memoir, Radical Curiosity: One Man's Search for Cosmic Magic and a Purposeful Life. In this book, Ken compiles some of the most impactful life lessons he has learned from his greatest teachers, and today he joins us to share just a few of them. We begin our discussion on the theme of Ken’s lifelo...
The Virtues of Staying Mobile as Older Adults with Dr. Vonda Wright. Season 1, Episode 3.
March 26, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBTo many, getting older means a gradual ease into a more sedentary way of life, simply because you cannot do what you were once able to. But that couldn’t be further from the truth, because our idea of aging is completely wrong. Today we sit with Dr. Vonda Wright to find out why older adults can and should be involved in acts of movement. We begin our conversation with Vonda by hearing about her experiences as an intrapreneur, as she shares anecdotes about working with athletes. She touches o...
Episode 3: The Virtues of Staying Mobile as Older Adults with Dr. Vonda Wright
March 26, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBTo many, getting older means a gradual ease into a more sedentary way of life, simply because you cannot do what you were once able to. But that couldn’t be further from the truth, because our idea of aging is completely wrong. Today we sit with Dr. Vonda Wright to find out why older adults can and should be involved in acts of movement. We begin our conversation with Vonda by hearing about her experiences as an intrapreneur, as she shares anecdotes about working with athletes. She touches o...
Regeneration Instead of Retirement with guest Chip Conley. Season 1, Episode 2.
February 23, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MBAs Carl Jung said, the operating system for the first half of our adult life is our ego, but for the second half, it is our soul. In light of this, there is a need for more resources to use as we age that can help us regenerate instead of simply retire. Chip Conley has created one such resource called the Modern Elder Academy and he joins us on the show today to share about the work they do there and the philosophy behind it. At age 26, Chip began building Joie de Vivre, the second largest ...
Episode 2: Regeneration Instead of Retirement with guest Chip Conley
February 23, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MBAs Carl Jung said, the operating system for the first half of our adult life is our ego, but for the second half, it is our soul. In light of this, there is a need for more resources to use as we age that can help us regenerate instead of simply retire. Chip Conley has created one such resource called the Modern Elder Academy and he joins us on the show today to share about the work they do there and the philosophy behind it. At age 26, Chip began building Joie de Vivre, the second largest ...
Episode 1: "Confronting Ageism" with guest Ashton Applewhite.
January 27, 2021 21:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBAgeism is stereotyping and discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, although in a youth-obsessed culture, older adults bear the brunt of it. The term was first coined by Pulitzer prize-winning author, Dr. Robert Butler. Since his unfortunate passing, the fight against this damaging form of oppression has been taken up by Ashton Applewhite. When Ashton speaks on the subject of ageism, people listen — she is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, and her TED talk, Le...
"Confronting Ageism" with guest Ashton Applewhite. Season 1, Episode 1.
January 27, 2021 21:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBAgeism is stereotyping and discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, although in a youth-obsessed culture, older adults bear the brunt of it. The term was first coined by Pulitzer prize-winning author, Dr. Robert Butler. Since his unfortunate passing, the fight against this damaging form of oppression has been taken up by Ashton Applewhite. When Ashton speaks on the subject of ageism, people listen — she is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, and her TED talk, Le...