Ep 83 - The 7 Pillars of Aging Responsibly with Tony Taylor

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Jun 18, 2025

In this engaging discussion, Tony Taylor, a retired entrepreneur and healthy aging coach, shares his insights on the 7 Pillars of Aging Responsibly. He emphasizes the importance of navigating retirement with purpose and resilience, moving beyond merely financial concerns. Tony highlights how to structure daily routines for better health, combat complacency, and the overlooked impact of cross-generational relationships. With practical tips on strength training and embracing curiosity, he advocates for a proactive approach to living well in later life.

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ANECDOTE

Anne's Fall and Strength Contrast

Tony tells a story of Anne, an 89-year-old woman who fell and lacked strength to get up.
He contrasts Anne's weakness to his 91-year-old mother-in-law's resilience and muscle retention.

ADVICE

Establish a Morning Power Hour

Start your day with a "power hour" of light exposure, walking, strength exercises, and goal setting.
This sets your daily intention and builds a purposeful routine for healthier aging.

INSIGHT

Prioritize Healthspan Over Lifespan

Longevity is about healthspan, not just lifespan.
Optimizing self-care like sleep and vitamin D exposure enables stronger health in retirement.

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In this energising and heartfelt episode, I'm joined by Tony Taylor, a retired entrepreneur turned healthy ageing coach, functional medicine practitioner, and the creator of the 7 Pillars of Ageing Responsibly. After facing the retirement cliff edge head-on, Tony rebuilt his life with purpose, resilience, and a relentless curiosity. Together, we explore what it really means to age well in today’s world, beyond the money talk and the small, intentional choices that lead to a longer, stronger, more connected life.

What You'll Learn:

Why retirement often starts with confusion, not celebration
How to build your own "power hour" to set up each day with intention
The vital difference between lifespan and healthspan
How to avoid the three silent killers of retirement: complacency, disconnection, and loss of purpose
Why strength training, sleep, and curiosity may be more important than your pension pot
The overlooked power of cross-generational relationships
What resilience really means, and how to build it at any age

Key Topics Covered:

Tony’s personal story: from business owner to active ageing advocate
The cliff-edge effect of retirement and how to navigate it
The 7 Pillars of Ageing Responsibly:
1. Sleep
2. Resilience
3. Purpose
4. Complacency
5. Strength
6. Curiosity
7. Connection
How to rethink your day-to-day structure in retirement
Why men need to do a better job of building social connections
Cold showers, olive oil, and “shopping bag carries” as unlikely tools for longevity
Why mindset is the ultimate muscle to train

Resources & Mentions:

Tony’s blog: Aging Responsibly
Book: The Sleep Book by Dr. Guy Meadows
Mentioned: Eckhart Tolle – The Power of Now

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