Listener, get ready for a deeply inspiring and eye-opening convo that flips the script on aging.

Our guest is Helen Hirsh Spence - a distinguished educator, thought leader, and unapologetic age equity advocate who's rewriting the narrative around growing older.

After decades of leadership in Canada’s education system, Helen had her own run-in with ageism, and instead of fading quietly into the background, she lit a fire.

That experience sparked her to found Top Sixty Over Sixty, an innovative platform that celebrates the wisdom, resilience, and immense value of older adults in our workplaces and communities.

From her career pivot to her hit 2024 TEDx Talk (over 100K views and counting!), Helen is redefining what it means to age boldly.

We dive into:
💥 Her firsthand experience with ageism and how it galvanized her mission
🧠 Why we need a longevity mindset now more than ever
🤝 The power of intergenerational collaboration and reciprocal mentorship
💼 Why older women in the workplace are still overlooked and how to change that
🌎 The economic and societal upsides of embracing age equity
🗣️ Plus: elder speak, workplace bias, and how we can shift the culture - together.

Helen’s clarity, compassion, and conviction will leave you nodding, cheering, and rethinking everything you thought you knew about aging.

As Helen says: “Age is not a barrier—it’s an asset.” And wow, does she walk that talk.

📌 Links & Resources:
•Learn more about Top Sixty Over Sixty
•Watch Helen’s TEDx Talk: A Longevity Mindset Can Change the World
•Follow Helen on LinkedIn

If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.

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Ande ♥

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What if the key to thriving after 60 isn’t about pushing harder... but rebalancing your brain?

In this mind-expanding episode, we're joined by Liam Naden - researcher, teacher, and creator of the Transformative Brain Rebalancing Method - who shares how a total life collapse led him to discover the brain's true power to create a life of clarity, joy, and purpose.

From sailing off the coast of Italy to ditching outdated goal-setting methods, Liam invites us to rethink everything we think we know about success. We talk about embracing your natural instincts, trusting your inner compass, and building loving, drama-free relationships... no matter your age.

✨ This conversation is packed with “aha!” moments, including:

• Why your brain wants you to thrive — if you’ll let it.
• The myth of traditional goal-setting and what to do instead.
• How nature holds the blueprint for your best life.
• The surprising connection between food, fear, and fulfillment.
• And how to live with more peace, purpose, and joy—starting right now.

Whether you’re navigating a new season or craving deeper meaning in midlife and beyond, Liam’s story will inspire you to tune into your brain’s wisdom—and truly thrive.

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Connect with Liam via his Website and LinkedIn.

If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.

☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!

For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:
✨ Amplify inspiring voices
✨ Break age-related stereotypes
✨ Reach more listeners worldwide
💻 Visit: Buy Me A Coffee

Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡

Waving from Boston – cheers!

Ande ♥

CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/
https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage

SPONSORSHIP
If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.

Please join me for a special Pride Month episode on the Don't Be Caged By Your Age featuring Sadiya Abjani, Director of Training and Instructional Design at SAGE - the country’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ elders.

🏳️‍🌈 As we celebrate Pride, it's vital to honor and uplift the trailblazers who made this movement possible - many of whom now face unique challenges as they age.

From housing discrimination and social isolation to health disparities and lifelong stigma, LGBTQ+ elders deserve our attention, advocacy, and action.

In this live conversation, we explored:
• The specific needs and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ older adults
• How SAGE is creating inclusive programs and policy changes that support this community
• What it means to age with pride, dignity, and visibility
• How allies and advocates can get involved in the work

Sadiya brings deep expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with a passionate commitment to justice for all ages and identities.

Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, a caregiver, a policymaker, or simply someone who wants to support aging with dignity - this conversation is for you.

Join us and help spread the word - because aging out loud and proud is a liberating act of Pride. 🌈

And visit https://www.sageusa.org to find out how you can help with a donation and/or time.

If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.

☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!

For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:
✨ Amplify inspiring voices
✨ Break age-related stereotypes
✨ Reach more listeners worldwide
💻 Visit: Buy Me A Coffee

Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡

Waving from Boston – cheers!

Ande ♥

CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/
https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage

SPONSORSHIP
If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.