š§ Aging Doesnāt Have to Mean Losing Your Mind. Literally.
Release Date: 01/15/2026
From Peacocks to Penguins: Chloe Chapin on the Sartorial Revolution
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š The most powerful costume may be the one we stopped noticing. In Suitable: The Sartorial Revolution and the Fashioning of Modern Men, fashion historian and former Broadway costume designer Chloe Chapin follows an extraordinary transformation. Men moved from colorful coats, patterned waistcoats, and elaborate display to the plain, dark suit. That change carried political meaning. During the early American republic, restrained clothing came to represent democracy, rationality, masculinity, seriousness, and public authority. Plainness became a choice that looked increasingly natural. Chapin...
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š¦¬ The Wild East Returns: Elk, Bison, Wolves and the Fight to Make Room šŗš²
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š¦¬ Before highways, subdivisions and shopping centers, the American East belonged to giants. Bison moved through Indiana and Illinois. Elk ranged across Appalachia. Wolves and cougars lived in forests we now consider entirely human territory. Then they disappeared. Now, some are returning. š² But recovery gets complicated when an elk crosses a highway, a bison needs a fence or a wolf appears near someoneās home. Environmental writer Andrew Moore joins me to discuss his fascinating new book, The Beasts of the East: The Fall and Rise of Americaās Eastern Wilderness. šļø How much...
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1,100 Miles Later: What the Trail Teaches About Aging Better
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š²š§ Some lives begin again at the trailhead. On this episode of The Not Old Better Show, I speak with Melanie Radzicki McManus, author of Thousand-Miler: Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail. Melanie hiked 1,100 miles across Wisconsin in 36 days, moving through forests š², prairies š¾, wetlands š§, farms š, glacial landscapes šŖØš§, and small-town gathering places š¤. The mileage is impressive. The message is even better: there is no one way to hike. You can section hike. Use a shuttle. Stay in a motel. Walk with friends. Start small. Begin safely. š£ For adults 60+, that...
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Working for the Common Good: The People Behind America's Smithsonian
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Working for the Common Good: The People Behind America's Smithsonian The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series šļø What if one of America's greatest career opportunities is hiding inside a museum? š¤ Discover the people, purpose, and passion behind the Smithsonian with Fredie Adelman. šļø Listen now! šŗšøāØ #Smithsonian #America250 šļø What if museums are some of the most innovative workplaces in America? Most of us think of museums as places to visit. But they're also places where scientists, engineers, educators, conservators, veterinarians,...
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Your Body Is Talking. Are You Listening?
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šš« Is your body trying to tell you something? š¤ Bestselling author, reveals what science says about listening to your body for better health, strength, and longevity. š§āØ Your Body Is Talking. Are You Listening? The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series š« We spend a lot of time asking whatās new in health. š¤ Maybe the better question isā¦ what has our body been trying to tell us all along? That question became the foundation of one of my favorite recent conversations on The Not Old Better Show with physician and bestselling author, , author of the...
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Your Body Is Talking. Are You Listening?
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šš« Is your body trying to tell you something? š¤ Bestselling author, reveals what science says about listening to your body for better health, strength, and longevity. š§āØ Your Body Is Talking. Are You Listening? The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series š« We spend a lot of time asking whatās new in health. š¤ Maybe the better question isā¦ what has our body been trying to tell us all along? That question became the foundation of one of my favorite recent conversations on The Not Old Better Show with physician and bestselling author, , author of the...
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Fitness Freedom: Exercising While Traveling or On the Go, Episode 2
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Fitness Freedom: Exercising While Traveling or On the Go, Episode 2 The Not Old Better, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Live Long Better Interview Series Travel is an obstacle course with coffee. āāļø Dr. Sabrena Jo shares how adults 60+ can stay mobile in airports, hotels, cars, and real life. #FitnessFreedom Travel has a way of telling the truth about our bodies. āļø The airport is not just an airport. It is an obstacle course with coffee: long corridors, heavy bags, tiny seats, rental cars, hotel beds, unfamiliar chairs, and the occasional gate change that feels...
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Maintaining Independence Through Functional Fitness, Episode 1
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Maintaining Independence Through Functional Fitness, Episode 1 The Not Old Better, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Live Long Better Interview Series Fitness after 60 deserves a better headline. It is not about vanity. It is not about punishment. And it is certainly not about pretending we are all training for the Olympics. At its best, fitness is about freedom: the freedom to rise from a chair, climb stairs, carry groceries, reach a shelf, and keep participating in the life we have built. š” In this upcoming American Council on Exercise Live Long Better conversation, Iāll speak with Dr....
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The Anti-Hype Beauty Episode: Good Housekeepingās April Franzino on Testing, Trust, and Aging Well Core Promise to the Listener
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The Anti-Hype Beauty Episode: Good Housekeepingās April Franzino on Testing, Trust, and the Aging Well Core Promise to the Listener The Not Old Better Show Good Housekeeping Good Better Best Interview Series Beauty advice has moved from the department store counter to the magazine page to the endless scroll. That shift matters, especially for adults 60+. Today, consumers are trying to make sense of sunscreens, retinol, dark spot correctors, fragrance, skin-tightening products, āanti-agingā claims, and social media recommendations that often sound more certain than the evidence allows. On...
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š LOOK TWICE: What a Former CIA Officer Wants You to See Before Trouble Finds You: Vol 3 š”ļøāļø
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š LOOK TWICE: What a Former CIA Officer Wants You to See Before Trouble Finds You: Vol 3 š”ļøāļø The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series š”ļø āSafety isnāt about fear ā itās about preparation.ā ā Tim Beard, former CIA officer, Marine, and now author of the Look Twice safety series. Tim has protected U.S. assets in hostile regions across the globe. But now, his mission is closer to homeāhelping seniors and families protect themselves from threats in daily life. šļø From elevators and ATM lines to phishing emails and parking garages, Look Twice...
info_outlineš§ Aging Doesnāt Have to Mean Losing Your Mind. Literally.
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
In our latest episode of The Not Old Better Show for the Smithsonian Associates series, I sat down with neurologist and memory expert Dr. Barry Gordonāand let me tell you, this one stays with you.
You may remember Dr. Gordon from his previous appearances, where he captivated us with his rare blend of scientific clarity, wit, and heart. Heās back today to talk about the factsāand fictionsāsurrounding Alzheimerās and other dementias. And, Dr. Gordon will be back at Smithsonian Associates for another excellent, thorough presentation coming up. Check out our show notes for more details, but we have a snapshot with Dr. Gordon today.
Dr. Gordon, who founded the Memory Clinic at Johns Hopkins, breaks down the fears surrounding Alzheimerās and dementiaāand he doesnāt sugarcoat it. But he also refuses to accept the tired narrative that memory loss is just a part of growing old. In fact, his message is clear: thereās a lot you can do, and the earlier you start, the better.
From aerobic exercise (yes, itās that powerful) to managing chronic conditions like hypertension and sleep apnea, Dr. Gordon lays out practical, proven steps to support brain health. He also reveals when you should raise the red flag about memory changes in yourself or a loved oneāand what to do if you suspect something deeper than ājust aging.ā
He even goes after the status quo in Alzheimerās researchāchallenging the industryās overemphasis on plaques and tangles, and advocating for a broader, patient-centered approach that includes prevention, lifestyle changes, and early behavioral interventions.
If youāve ever worried about your memoryāor someone elseāsāthis episode is a must-listen. Itās not just informative. Itās empowering.
Smithsonian Associate Dr. Barry Gordonāclear, candid, and compassionate, as always. You may remember Dr. Gordon from his previous appearances, where he captivated us with his rare blend of scientific clarity, wit, and heart. Heās back today to talk about the factsāand fictionsāsurrounding Alzheimerās and other dementias. And, Dr. Gordon will be back at Smithsonian Associates for another excellent, thorough presentation coming up. Check out our show notes for more details.
https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/alzheimers-disease-and-dementias
š Full episode here ā Apple Podcasts: https://notoldbettershow.info/4456zJi
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