Positive Perception of Aging Leads to Better Health Outcomes

Caroline Paul is a thrill-seeker and writer who is on a quest to encourage women to get outside and embrace adventure as they age. She and Steve talk about fighting fires, walking on airplane wings, and finding awe in birdwatching.

• SOURCE:
  • Caroline Paul, author and former firefighter.

• RESOURCES:
  • Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking ― How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age, by Caroline Paul (2024).
  • "FAA Halts Sequim Wing-Walking Flights, Revokes Owner’s Pilot License," by Dominic Gates (The Seattle Times, 2024).
  • "How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health," by Hope Reese (The New York Times, 2023).
  • The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure, by Caroline Paul (2016).
  • "Why Do We Teach Girls That It’s Cute to Be Scared?" by Caroline Paul (The New York Times, 2016).
  • "What if Age Is Nothing but a Mind-Set?" by Bruce Grierson (The New York Times Magazine, 2014).
  • Lost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology, by Caroline Paul (2013).
  • "The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature," by Marc G. Berman, John Jonides, and Stephen Kaplan (Psychological Science, 2008).
  • "Longevity Increased by Positive Self-Perceptions of Aging," by Becca R. Levy, Martin D. Slade, Suzanne R. Kunkel, and Stanislav V. Kasl (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2002).
  • Fighting Fire, by Caroline Paul (1998).

• EXTRAS:
  • "Is Fear Running Your Life?" by No Stupid Questions (2024).
  • "Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Some Advice for You," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2024).
  • "Should You Spend More Time in Nature?" by No Stupid Questions (2023).
  • "Steven Pinker: 'I Manage My Controversy Portfolio Carefully,'" by People I (Mostly) Admire (2020).