What if aging could be redefined, not as decline, but as evolution?
In this episode, Nancy Griffin, founder of Glowing Older, joins host Lisa Starr to explore the emerging longevity movement and what it really means to age with vitality, purpose, and community. From wellness innovation to anti-ageism in the spa industry, Nancy shares how we can transform aging into an empowering, joyful stage of life, one grounded in self-care, connection, and balance.
What You'll Learn:
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How the wellness industry can reclaim its original mission: nurturing mind, body, and spirit, not just beauty.
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What "aging in place" truly means, and why it's more about community and connection than just staying home.
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The global longevity shift and what the Agetech revolution means for independence and healthspan.
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How to dismantle ageism and redesign wellness spaces for inclusivity across generations.
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Why joy, purpose, and mindset are the real longevity "biohacks."
Episode Highlights:
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00:00 – Why "Glowing Older" became a movement, not just a podcast
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06:45 – How COVID sparked global conversations about longevity
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13:10 – Rethinking aging in place and building communities that connect
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20:35 – How loneliness impacts longevity as much as smoking
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28:50 – Ageism in wellness: why "anti-aging" needs to go
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36:15 – Agetech innovations reshaping independence and safety
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43:20 – The spa industry's role in the new longevity economy
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48:35 – Finding joy, balance, and purpose as the ultimate longevity tools
Meet the Guest:
Nancy Griffin is the founder of Glowing Older, a pioneering podcast and platform at the intersection of aging, wellness, and community. A Cornell graduate and longtime wellness industry strategist, Nancy's mission is to educate and inspire both professionals and consumers on redefining aging, with optimism, purpose, and humanity.
Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned:
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Agetech Collaborative (AARP) – advancing technology that empowers aging independence.
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WHO Anti-Ageism Framework – addressing internal bias, policy, and intergenerational connection.
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Blue Zones & Ikigai Philosophy – longevity lessons from purpose-driven living.
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Joy Span Framework (Dr. Carrie Burnight) – measuring how much joy you create daily.
Closing Insight:
"Aging is inevitable, decline is optional." – Nancy Griffin
Nancy reminds us that longevity isn't about adding years to life, it's about adding life to years. With balanced habits, lifelong curiosity, and a little joy every day, we can all redefine what it means to age well.
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