The Science of Staying Young & How to Stop Worrying About What Other People Think

Dec 18, 2023

In this podcast, they discuss the science of staying young, including promising lab work on worms to improve cognitive function. They also explore the fear of what others think and how it holds people back, with insights and strategies for overcoming it.

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Introduction

00:00 • 6min

Maximizing Lifespan vs. Improving Health

05:51 • 8min

The Link Between Aging and Diseases, Advances in Longevity Research

14:21 • 4min

The Potential of Lifespan Drugs and Impact on Aging

18:02 • 8min

The Science of Staying Young & Fighting Aging

26:03 • 2min

Fear of Other People's Opinions

28:23 • 20min

Common Culprits, Staying Connected, and Overcoming Worry

48:35 • 3min

Some of the most inspiring words can come from some unusual places - and people. This episode begins with some words of hope and inspiration that seem perfect for the holidays - from Mr. Rogers. Source: The World According to Mr. Rogers (https://amzn.to/3RKWfzC).

The fight against aging is more complicated than most people think. It isn’t just about living longer, it is also about staying healthy as you get older. And while diet and exercise do seem to help, science is looking at some far more sophisticated ways to fight aging. There is some promising work in the lab that can make worms seem younger, live twice as long and improve their cognitive function. One person on the cutting edge of all this is Coleen Murphy. She is a professor at Princeton University, Director of Princeton’s Glenn Foundation for Research on Aging and author of the book, How We Age: The Science of Longevity (https://amzn.to/3GKDKF5)

I bet there have been times in your life when you didn’t try something or take a risk because you were afraid of what other people would think of you – especially if you failed. It appears to be one of the most powerful forces that holds people back. Joining me to discuss why this is such a problem and what we can all do to push it out of the way is Michael Gervais. He is a high performance psychologist, host of the podcast Finding Mastery (https://findingmastery.com/podcasts/) and author of the book The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying about What People Think of You (https://amzn.to/3RtsDoW).

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