Having a positive mindset towards aging can extend healthspan by an extra seven and a half years.
The focus should be on extending healthspan rather than just lifespan to ensure quality of life throughout the majority of our years.
Engaging in deliberate play, dynamic movement, and continuous learning can harness the full potential of aging and improve skills at any age.
Deep dives
The importance of mindset in aging
Having a positive mindset towards aging correlates to an extra seven and a half years of healthy longevity. Embracing a growth mindset is crucial for learning from mistakes and growing from them. Minds that have a fixed mindset don't believe in the ability to learn, grow, or change.
Extending health span versus lifespan
Health span refers to feeling great and having vitality, cognition, aesthetics, and mobility as you age. Lifespan, on the other hand, simply refers to how old you are alive. The focus should be on extending health span rather than just lifespan to ensure quality of life throughout the majority of our years.
Challenging traditional beliefs about aging
The podcast challenges traditional beliefs about aging, including the idea that certain skills decline over time. Research has shown that skills can actually be improved and learned at any age, both physically and mentally. The key is to engage in deliberate play, dynamic movement, and continuous learning to harness the full potential of aging.
The future of regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine is advancing rapidly, offering the potential for organ regeneration and tissue repair. Breakthroughs in exosomes, stem cells, and gene editing technologies are paving the way for enhanced healing and tissue regeneration. These advancements will revolutionize healthcare and extend human health span.
The Importance of Sleep and Recovery
One key point discussed in the podcast is the significance of sleep and recovery for maintaining good health. The speakers emphasize the importance of getting sufficient sleep, particularly deep delta wave sleep, for effective memory consolidation and neural protection against cognitive decline. They also mention the importance of other forms of active recovery such as saunas, Epsom salt baths, and long walks. Additionally, they highlight the use of regenerative medicine, including stem cells and placental matrix, as interventions for recovery when other methods are not effective.
Mindset and Aging
Another main idea explored in the podcast is the impact of mindset on aging. The speakers emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive and growth-oriented mindset towards aging. They discuss research findings that show a correlation between a positive mindset towards aging and an extended lifespan. They also touch on the effects of negative mindset on memory decline and overall health. The speakers suggest strategies such as language priming, paying attention to the natural evolution of life, and seeking out challenging goals to maintain a positive mindset and enhance longevity.
In this episode, Steven and Peter discuss the importance of a positive mindset in order to live longer, the science behind aging, and the effects of different mindsets on healthspan.
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49:27 | Science Fiction Is Slowly Becoming Science Fact.
1:18:39 | A Growth Mindset Vs. A Fixed Mindset.
Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance.
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