What if aging is not only about decline, but also about growth, wisdom, connection, adaptability and purpose?
In this episode of The Great Take, hosts Suzie and Roy talk with Dr. Kerry Burnight, a gerontologist and New York Times bestselling author of "Joyspan." Dr. Burnight unpacks the psychology of aging, the danger of internalized ageism and the research-backed practices that help people experience well-being across a longer life.
The conversation explores why society often teaches us to fear getting older, how caregivers can shift the way they see aging and why joy can exist alongside grief, physical change, loss and uncertainty. Dr. Burnight also shares her four-part framework for thriving in longevity: grow, connect, adapt and give.
If you are aging, caring for someone who is aging or trying to rewrite the story you tell yourself about getting older, this episode offers a practical and hopeful place to begin.
CHAPTERS
0:00 — Reframing Aging and Older Adulthood
1:19 — Meet Dr. Kerry Burnight
3:23 — Lifespan, Healthspan and Joyspan
4:43 — Joy, Grief, and Quality of Life
6:19 — Why We Fear Aging
8:41 — The Decline Mindset Around Aging
10:23 — Wisdom, Problem Solving and Aging
13:58 — Lifelong Learning in Later Life
15:31 — Internalized Ageism and Health
17:33 — How Ageism Affects Caregiving
20:54 — Hope, Coping and Aging Well
23:16 — Grow, Connect, Adapt and Give
27:34 — Loneliness and Social Connection
31:32 — Adapting to Change in Older Age
33:03 — Purpose, Giving and Longevity
36:20 — Responding to Ageism
41:01 — Changing the Narrative for Future Generations
43:43 — The "10 Things Right" Joy Practice
47:57 — Why Joy and Longevity Are Gaining Attention
49:33 — Dr. Burnight's Book, Website and Socials
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