I’m excited to share my recent conversation with Dr. Jeff Armstrong on The Aging Well Podcast, where we explored how letting go of control and embracing life’s natural rhythm can help us age with more purpose, joy, and peace. In this interview, we reflect on key lessons from The Way of the Wave and how applying them in our later years can lead not only to wellbeing—but to thriving.
At its heart, the conversation is about aligning with the currents of life as we grow older—letting go of the need to control, practicing acceptance, and embracing and trusting the flow.
Key Themes and Moments:
- Thriving at 81: Jeff and I talk about how I never imagined I’d be enjoying life so much in my 80s. I share how aligning with the Wave helped me shift from control to gratitude and joy.
- Letting Go of Control with Age: We discuss common control patterns—especially later in life—and how loosening their grip can bring more balance, ease, and fulfillment.
- Self-Care as a Daily Anchor: I share my morning routine and the role that self-care play in keeping me grounded.
- Creativity & Purpose in Later Years: We explore how painting, poetry, and movement (like tennis) have given me renewed purpose and joy, and how creativity can be a powerful wave enhancer in any stage of life.
- Judgment as a Barrier: We touch on how judgment—of others and ourselves—can obstruct the flow and what it means to ask, “What’s going on in me when I’m judging?”
I invite you to listen to the full interview below. Whether you’re looking for inspiration to find more purpose in life or simply want to reconnect with life’s natural rhythm, I hope this conversation encourages you to ride your own wave with more trust, clarity, and self-compassion.
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