60+ Podcast

Janet & Joe discuss the four muscle groups that are a predictor of healthy aging and possibly of longevity. Show Notes https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/60/6/465 https://www.health.harvard.edu/bones-and-joints/stronger-muscles-after-age-60-linked-to-longevity https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/assessing-ways-gauge-aging-status https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S127...

Janet & Joe chat with Donna about being 60+. See Donna's passion project, Donna Digs, at linktr.ee/donnadigs

Janet & Joe talk about how 60+ people with more hobbies report that they're happier than those with few hobbies. Show Notes https://www.wesmoss.com/press/wes-moss-featured-on-marketwatch-want-a-happy-retirement-have-at-least-this-many-hobbies/ https://www.westernsouthern.com/retirement/retirement-hobbies-that-make-money https://frontporch.net/community/claremont-manor/blog/retirement-hobbi...

Janet & Joe discuss the changing norms of etiquette. Emily Post this ain't.

Janet and Joe discuss psychological flexibility leads to less stress, contentment, and a better way of life, and how to increase your psychological flexibility.

Janet & Joe discuss a few things 60+ people say, but probably shouldn't.

Janet & Joe begin by talking about studies that seem to show that younger people believe that 60+ people with a younger "felt age" are more likeable, competent, etc., then veer off to discussing what age appropriate means. Show Notes " Our Perceptions of Older Adults Who Do Not Act Their Age " - Psychology Today, May 19, 2026

Janet & Joe remember summer vacations and compare the vacations 60+ people took to today's vacations. Don't forget to like, subscribe, share!

Janet & Joe discuss the 36 Questions that improve bonding with a partner or friend. Show Notes https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/09/style/no-37-big-wedding-or-small.html?smid=url-share "The Experimental Generation of Interpersonal Closeness: A Procedure and Some Preliminary Findings" - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0146167297234003 A little fun - https://www.youtube.com/watc...

Janet & Joe talk about those (mostly humorous) things people over 60 tend to say more often.

Janet & Joe talk with Mark, an estate planning lawyer, about estate planning. Like, share, subscribe!

In honor of Earth Day, Janet & Joe talk about gardening and "legacy gardening." Like, share & subscribe

Janet & Joe ask Gregg questions about being over 60. Gregg didn't know the questions ahead of time. Enjoy, like, share, subscribe, follow. Yada yada.

Janet & Joe discuss some of the more humorous perks of being 60+.

Janet & Joe reminisce about how we once celebrated birthdays, which was different from today's celebrations.

Janet & Joe discuss aging gracefully. You know what to do ... like, share, follow!

It's Joe's birthday, and in keeping with our tradition, it's a Real Talk episode. Janet asks Joe a series of questions about being 60+. Be sure to share, like, subscribe and all of that good stuff

Janet & Joe talk about why "self talk" is good for mental and physical health. Show Notes " Why Should You Talk to Yourself " - Psychology Today " Mechanisms underlying the self-talk–performance relationship: The effects of motivational self-talk on self-confidence and anxiety " - Science Direct

Janet & Joe talk about the benefits, both physical and mental, of being kind. Show Notes "Kindness linked to better physical health, longevity" https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/kindness-linked-to-better-physical-health-longevity/   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251218060615.htm Quiz: "Why be kind? You might live longer." https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2...

Janet & Joe talk about how to know if someone is having a stroke using the F.A.S.T. acronym, and more importantly, how to avoid having a stroke. Like, follow, share ... you know what to do!

Janet & Joe talk about the 7 things emotionally strong grandparents do. Show Notes "7 Things ‘Emotionally Strong’ Grandparents Do Differently, According to Child Psychologists" https://parade.com/living/habits-of-emotionally-strong-grandparents-according-to-psychologists

Janet & Joe discuss how to celebrate Valentine's Day for the 60+ crowd.

Janet & Joe discuss how exercise variety increases longevity. This episode was inspired by this article and this study .

To celebrate Janet's birthday, she is put in the guest chair where Joe asks 10 questions about life after 60.

Janet & Joe visit Lasell Village , the nation’s first senior living community to require each resident to commit to a goal-oriented program of education, where they talk with the president, Zehra Abid-Wood, and a number of residents, on campus, before a live audience. Share, like, follow!