🎙️ Too Young to Be Old: The New Old & Your Third Act — With Erika Andersen
Host: Diane Gilman
Special Guest: Erika Andersen, Author of "The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life"
What does it mean to truly own your third act and embrace “the new old”? Diane Gilman and Erika Andersen have a candid, empowering conversation about self-determination, legacy, mindset, and rewriting the narrative of aging. Erika shares liberating truths and research-backed strategies for reimagining retirement, living with greater joy and gratitude, and continuing to dream boldly at any age.
What You’ll Hear:
Why “being the boss of your life,” mastering your mindset, and learning to thrive with change are the 3 essential keys for joyful aging
Research that proves a positive outlook can add years to your life
How Diane and Erika reframed old stereotypes of retirement into decades of purpose, growth, and fun
Raw, relatable stories on resilience after health setbacks, finding gratitude, and embracing personhood as you get older
Breaking through ageism, legacy-building, and why this chapter might be the very best
The value of customizing your later years, making peace with change, and saying “yes” to new adventures and technology
🏆 About Erika Andersen & Her Book
Official Book: The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life — Erika Andersen
Author Site: erikaandersen.com
Porchlight Books: The New Old (Buy)
Barnes & Noble: The New Old
Erika’s Forbes Columns: Forbes.com: Erika Andersen
Special Offers & Resources Mentioned:
✨Use code "THEDIANEGILMAN" at checkout to receive 10% off your order — http://www.primeprometics.com/THEDIANEGILMAN
Connect with Diane Gilman:
- YouTube: @thedianegilman
- Facebook: TheDianeGilman
- Instagram: @thedianegilman
- TikTok: @thedianegilman
- Website & Mailing List: TheDianeGilman.com
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