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7 Reasons Aging Is Actually Awesome

There was a time when I thought “getting older” meant giving things up — energy, youth, collagen in my neck. (Okay, I do miss that last one.) But lately, I’ve realized something wild: I wouldn’t go back to my twenties…

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Will We Be Able to Prevent Alzheimer’s?

When we started our conversation with Dr. Eric Topol on this week’s podcast, I expected to talk about the usual “longevity” buzzwords—protein shakes, cold plunges, and whatever new anti-aging trend is on TikTok this week. What I didn’t expect was…

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10 Questions to Ask Your College Kid

There are few things more emotional than Parents Weekend. You spend weeks counting down, imagining the reunion, the hugs, the chance to see your college kid thriving in their new world—and then, suddenly, they’re right in front of you. (And…

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Embracing Moments That Remind Us We’re Getting Older

Even though we are all aware we are getting older, there are times in life where you really feel it. Maybe it’s when you pull your back reaching for a cup of coffee. Or you get up to turn off…

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Pelvic Floor Therapy Is For Men Too

I have been pretty open (and even endorsing) about my experience with pelvic floor therapy after having kids. After two natural childbirths, I could not run or jump without peeing a little. Instead of accepting that’s just what happens after…

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Can You Boost Your Metabolism? 

One thing I always say about getting older: “items have shifted during flight.” Penn and I are in fairly decent physical shape, but we have noticed a new development… we’re gaining weight in weird places. Early this year, we went…

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Road to 50: Week One Report

Hello there, my accountabila-buddies.  Recently we had a podcast all about how I want to spend the next year of my life. I turn 50 next year and I want to show up stronger, kinder, and have a little fun…

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I’m 50… In A Year

I’m at the point in my life when there is probably more behind me than in front of me. While my default setting seems to put me in a place of depression or anxiety – I’m bizarrely excited about whatever…

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The Best Part About Getting Older

Do you know how you know you’re getting older? For Penn Holderness, it’s getting excited about really very basic things. Like keeping a photo on your phone of the best parking job you ever did to pull up at the…

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You Know You’re Middle Aged When…

I started calling Penn and myself “middle-aged” around the time we were 38. Admittedly, that was a little early, but I feel like I have been middle-aged for most of my life. (Turns out middle-aged is defined as being between…

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