60+ Podcast

Janet & Joe talk about things we used to say, that we'd never say now. Also, things we say now that would have made no sense then. Follow, share, etc.!

Janet & Joe talk about career changes after 60, including their own. Follow, like, share! Show Notes Harvard Business Review : https://hbr.org/2022/12/its-never-too-late-to-switch-careers Psychology Today : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/raging-with-grace/202402/new-careers-past-age-60-not-an-oxymoron

Janet & Joe try to talk about things that were, that are back. Admittedly, they got a little off track at times. Follow, share, like, etc. Show Notes Do you remember the Bowmar Brain ?

Janet & Joe talk about how much (or little?) our genes contribute to longevity, and the 7 habits to follow to improve longevity. Like, share, follow!! Show Notes Longevity expert shares his 7 habits to live a longer, healthier life https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/longevity-doctor-healthy-habits-live-longer-rcna75305 Want to Live Long? Lifestyle Matters More Than Genes https://time.co...

Janet & Joe reminisce about past jobs. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, etc.

Janet & Joe look back over the past 99 episodes. Like, share, follow! Show Notes Here's a list of all previous episodes. Here's an article about the drinking game Joe mentions in this episode

Janet & Joe talk about what, as 60+ people they've learned, that they wish they could have told their younger selves.

Janet & Joe talk with Yoga Therapist Chris Howe about the benefits of yoga. For the body and the mind. Show Notes Chris Howe Yoga Veterans Yoga Project Yoga Life Institute

And that debut author is our own Janet! The name of the book is Beautiful Jail. Joe asks Janet what the process is like. If you're an aspiring writer, this is GOLD! Beautiful Jail is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble #grubstreet #beautifuljail #reesewitherspoon

Janet & Joe ask Carmen 10 questions about being 60+. Also, Janet announces that her new book is available. It's a mystery thriller and you can get it here !

Janet & Joe talk about the benefits of nature and being outside.

Janet & Joe discuss when you might want to look a little more closely at some memory issues, and what you can do to help memory. Show Notes " 7 Signs It’s Time to Take Your Memory Issues Seriously " - Time Magazine, April 25, 2025 9 Things You Should Do for Your Brain Health Every Day, According to Neurologists "When to Seek Help for Memory Loss: 15 Warning Signs You Shouldn&#39...

Janet & Joe talk about the real benefits of volunteering. Some are quite surprising. Like, share, rate, subscribe, volunteer, etc.! Show Notes Find where you may volunteer at www.volunteer.org Regular volunteering is associated with better cognitive health and may contribute to a reduced risk of cognitive decline. https://longevity.stanford.edu/engaging-in-volunteerism-may-hold-significant-hea...

Janet & Joe chat with Jeff, about being 60+. 10 questions, interesting answers.

Janet & Joe blush their way through this episode where they talk about the benefits of sex and intimacy after 60, and how to help insure they continue in your later years. Show Notes: A 2018 National Poll on Healthy Aging found that 40% of adults aged 65 to 80 are sexually active, and 73% of them reported being satisfied with their sex lives. https://www.verywellhealth.com/sex-after-sixty-2966...

Janet & Joe talk about perceived limits for the 60+ crowd, some people that have definitely busted that myth, and how you can avoid the myth of limits. Show Notes: Inspiring Tales of the Most Successful Senior Citizens - Greatsenioryears 8 Examples of People Doing Amazing Things After 60 : Secret Life Of Mom   Biographies of People Who Started Successful Lives at 60 The American College of Hea...

Janet & Joe talk with 60+ Mike. Ten questions, gap and gain, and embracing the suck. And a great talk about taking on new challenges at 60+. Show Notes Mike talks about looking at the "gain" rather than the "gap." Listen for more details, but the concept comes from The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success ( https://a.co/d/io1...

Janet & Joe reminisce about food from when we were young. Some good, some, not so much.

In keeping with tradition, to celebrate Joe's birthday, Janet asks him questions about life over 60. Share the 60+ Podcast with a friend.

The second in a two-part series on balance. This time, Janet & Joe discuss life balance. Listen to last week's episode to learn about physical balance. Show Notes: “The Sandwich Generation” https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2013/01/30/the-sandwich-generation/   “High on Priority List for Older Workers: Meaningful Employment and Flexibility” https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/work-finances...

Janet & Joe discuss how physical balance is important, and what lack of balance may mean. Don't miss Janet performing some balance exercises on our YouTube Channel. Show Notes: New York Times Gift Link to “5 Exercises to Improve Your Balance and Age Well” (you don’t need to be a subscriber to view the link.) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/well/move/balance-exercises-aging.html?unlocked...

Prompted by a listener, Janet & Joe discuss the various ways to, and locations for snowbirding. Show Notes: “The Ultimate Guide to Snowbirds” https://www.55places.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-snowbirds   “The Best Places for Snowbirds to Escape the Winter” https://internationalliving.com/the-best-places-for-snowbirds-to-escape-the-winter/   “Chasing Sunshine: Your Ultimate Guide to Snowbird...

Janet & Joe discuss A.I. (Artificial Intelligence). How useful it may be, how you may already be using it, and what to be careful of. Show Notes: AI Companions: Example: Replika ( https://replika.ai/ ) Social Connection: Example: Stitch ( https://www.stitch.net/ ) Medication Reminders: Example: Amazon Echo with reminders feature ( https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Echo-Smart-Speaker/dp/B0792K3K98...

In honor of Valentine's Day, Janet & Joe talk about finding and celebrating love at 60+. Like, share, subscribe, and cuddle up with your sweetie. Your bae? Your boo? Show Notes “A new start after 60: ‘I met the love of my life at 72 – and suddenly came alive’” https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/dec/04/a-new-start-after-60-i-met-the-love-of-my-life-at-72-and-suddenly-came-alive  ...

Janet & Joe talk about job seeking when you're over 60. Why, how, and what to watch out for. Like, subscribe, and share Show Notes When 'unretiring' isn't worth it: Some low-income retirees say higher paychecks would cut their benefits - businessinsider.com 7 Effective Job-Hunting Strategies for Older Adults - ncoa.org Tips for Older Job Seekers - usaging.org How AARP Helps You...