Untangle A Women's Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan and Lifespan. With Maddy Dychtwald, Author, Ageless Aging.
Jun 17, 2025
Maddy Dychtwald, a leading voice on aging and co-founder of Age Wave, shares her insights on enhancing health, brainspan, and lifespan. She discusses the evolving perceptions of aging, advocating for a positive shift away from ageism. Maddy emphasizes hormonal health for women, delves into personalized nutrition, and offers practical tips for longevity. She also reveals secrets to nurturing long-term love after decades of marriage, highlighting the importance of communication and shared experiences. Tune in for a fresh, empowering perspective on aging!
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Maddy's Personal Aging Journey
- Maddy Dychtwald became passionate about aging while personally experiencing it and studying global trends for 40 years.
- She realized that our best years can happen well beyond 50, reshaping her approach to longevity and aging.
Changing Aging Narratives
- Aging narratives 40 years ago viewed 50 as "over the hill" with frailty and decline expected.
- Today, ageism persists but people see "old" at much older ages, showing shifting cultural views.
Exercise: The Silver Bullet
- Longevity advice books mostly written by men focus on men's needs, overlooking women's unique aging experience.
- Exercise acts as a 'silver bullet' for aging and longevity, supported by almost all experts Maddy consulted.