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What does it mean to age with agility? Dr. Michelle Pannor Silver, University of Toronto professor and author of rejoins us and shares what she discovered after studying everyone from retired Olympians to octogenarians in their best shape ever. Her core messages may flip your assumptions about aging, exercise, and body image. You’ll hear how elite athletes taught her about the power—and pitfalls—of lifelong discipline; why negative role models can be surprisingly motivating; and how small, practical habits like brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand can strengthen both your body and your brain. If you want to thrive as you age, her insights will inform and inspire you.
Michelle Pannor Silver joins us from Toronto.
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Bio
Michelle Pannor Silver is a Professor at the University of Toronto and author of numerous studies on aging. Her first book, Retirement and Its Discontents, draws from in-depth interviews she conducted with people whose departure from their life’s work meant losing a core and fundamental component of their personal identity. Her second book, Aging with Agility examines how our perceptions of aging shape the way we take care of our bodies. Her work calls attention to ageism and societal loss while highlighting the personal struggles that can be arise when there is a mismatch between personal identity and social expectations about age. Michelle received her PhD from the University of Chicago and completed undergraduate degrees at the University of California Berkeley.
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For More on Michelle Pannor Silver
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Michelle Pannor Silver’s Previous Visits
If You Love Your Work, What Challenges Will You Face in Retirement? – Michelle Pannor Silver
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Podcast Conversations You May Like
The Stress Paradox – Sharon Bergquist, MD
The Benefits of a New Challenge – Joe Simonetta
The Joy of Movement – Kelly McGonigal
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