60+ Podcast

Janet & Joe discuss the origins of Halloween, how we celebrated in the past, and compare it to the present.

Janet & Joe remember their grandparents and talk about becoming and being grandparents themselves. And, for some reason, Janet is focused on the sense of smell.

Janet & Joe discuss the upcoming changes to Medicare and Social Security. ** Show Notes ** SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) - https://www.shiphelp.org/ Here's the episode about Navigating Medicare referenced in this episode. It's a good primer on Medicare https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Y1rxFEkjZUzNs9vzlNFeO

Last week Janet & Joe discussed the best states to retire to. This week, they talk about the 10 best countries in which to retire. ** Show Notes ** Best Places to Retire in 2026: The Annual Global Retirement Index - https://internationalliving.com/the-best-places-to-retire/ Retirement (U.S. State Department tips) - https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/living-abroad/retirement.html

Janet & Joe discuss the 5 best states to retire in, and the criteria used to decide. From an article here.

Janet & Joe ask Kim 10 questions about being 60+. Kim is interesting, and according to some, a badass.

Janet & Joe (but mostly Janet) discuss the five aspects of vitality. Turning the page is one of them, so here you go.

Janet & Joe discuss the emerging science of intrinsic capacity. What's that? Listen and find out! Show Notes "The Most Important Longevity Term You’ve Probably Never Heard Of" - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/well/intrinsic-capacity-longevity-measure.html?unlocked_article_code=1.-FA.G_jD.1e-tJv-3ktCU&smid=url-share and, if you're wondering about the song Janet was trying to think of ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKpVQm41f8Y

Janet & Joe discuss habits that will help you stay sharp.

Janet & Joe discuss the importance of foot health. And how tall Janet is. And shoes.

Janet & Joe discuss some of the things 60+ people can get away with that younger people really can't.

Janet & Joe talk with a couple in their 70s who have recently found love. Like, love, share, comment.

Janet & Joe discuss ways to start the day for better health.

Janet & Joe chat about movies of the past, the cinema experience, and our favorites and not-so-favorite.

This episode marks the 3rd anniversary of the podcast, and to celebrate, we look back at Episode 1, from July, 2023.

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/S1279770723008072

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-hobbies-rediscover-your-joy/

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/watch?v=Dd7FixvoKBw

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/2024/12/the-biology-of-kindness-quiz/

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!

Janet & Joe talk with Ruth. 10 questions, real answers. Like, follow, share, etc.

Janet & Joe discuss 6 questions and reflections to look back on and to carry in to 2026. The genesis of this episode is from a New York Times article that may be found here.

Janet & Joe talk about 2025, the 60+ Podcast, New Year's resolutions, and guinea pigs. Happy New Year!

Janet & Joe reminisce about the holiday seasons of their youth. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and we hope you'll give the gift of the 60+ Podcast to friends and family by sharing, liking, and subscribing!

Janet & Joe talk about 7 easy steps to improve recovery which can reverse aging. And gum. Rate, like, share, subscribe!

Janet & Joe talk about molecules of hope. What are those? Listen and find out. And don't forget to like, follow, share. Show Notes “Hope Molecules”? The New Science Behind Positivity fherehab.com/learning/hope-molecules How to Boost Your Anti-Aging ‘Hope Molecules’ - https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-boost-your-anti-aging-hope-molecules Brain and Brawn: Role of Exercise-Induced Myokines - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6774442

Prompted by an article in the Wall Street Journal (gift link here), Janet & Joe discuss 10 signs that it might be time to think about retirement. Like, share, subscribe, and maybe, just maybe, think about retiring.

Janet & Joe talk about what they're grateful for, what some of our listeners are grateful for, and the awesome power of gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving!

Janet & Joe talk about the 4 pillars of joyspan. Show Notes "Is ‘Joyspan’ the Key to Aging Well?" - NYT Gift https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/well/is-joyspan-the-key-to-aging-well.html?unlocked_article_code=1.108.3Ffk.lY8fEJTuvVZj&smid=url-share“Curiosity in old age: A possible key to achieving adaptive aging” - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S014976341730653X?via%3Dihub “Characteristics and cognition of older adults engaged in lifelong learning” - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03601277.2023.2299647 “It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask: Question-Asking Increases Liking” - https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/Huang%20et%20al%202017_6945bc5e-3b3e-4c0a-addd-254c9e603c60.pdf Charles, S.T. (2010). Strength and Vulnerability Integration: A Model of Emotional Well-Being Across Adulthood. Psychological Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0021232 Park, D.C., & Reuter-Lorenz, P. (2009). The Adaptive Brain: Aging and Neurocognitive Scaffolding. Annual Review of Psychology.…

Janet & Joe talk about eating for longevity, and how Joe needs to up his protein intake! Show Notes "How to Eat for a Long and Healthy Life" - NYT Gift Article: ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/well/eat/foods-longevity-aging.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0E8.ArxS.ErNQnuYXUGiK&smid=url-share⁠ "Plant-based protein – A simple guide to getting enough" - ⁠https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/krnc/monthly-blog/plant-based-protein-a-simple-guide-to-getting-enough⁠ "These Are the 18 Fish That Are Highest in Protein" - ⁠https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a27150227/protein-in-fish⁠ "Get Enough Calcium" - ⁠https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/nutrition/get-enough-calcium