In short
A new podcast about growing older—ageism, longevity, the future of work, and how to live longer (or die trying).
Guests
A 40-something former football star turned mobility mentor; a skateboarding impresario focused on death; a scientist who claims he can measure biological age and shares a “startling secret” to longevity; plus a blunt geriatrician who argues most wearable-device health data is “poppycock.”
Key claims
Wearables often mislead; biological age can be measured; longevity depends on specific, surprising factors; “Freedom 75” reframes work and aging.
Notable examples
“Freedom 75” and the “death, but a good one” skateboarding angle.
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Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:01Moira Welsh:Hello, I'm Moira Welsh, a journalist at the Toronto Star, and I'm excited to announce my new podcast, How to Live to 100 or Die Trying. An uplifting, shocking and illuminating conversation for all ages on growing older. You'll hear from a 40-something football star turned mobility mentor, a skateboarding impresario focused on death, but a good one. and a scientist who says he can measure biological age. But don't fear the Reaper, because he also shares a startling secret to longevity. We give traditional topics like ageism a millennial twist and go deep into the future of work. Call it Freedom 75.
0:48Keeping it real throughout is blunt insight from a geriatrician who says most of that data on your wearable device is poppycock. It's quite a ride, this arc of life. And I hope you listen to How to Live to 100 or Die Trying. You can find it on thestar.com or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
From the publisher
The Toronto Star's Moira Welsh hosts How to Live to 100 or Die Trying, an uplifting, shocking, and illuminating conversation for all ages on growing older. You'll hear from a 40-something football star turned mobility mentor, a skateboarding impresario focused on death, but a good one. And a scientist who says he can measure biological age. But don't fear the reaper because he also shares a startling secret to longevity. We give traditional topics like ageism a millennial twist and go deep into the future of work. Call it freedom 75. Keeping it real throughout is blunt insight from a geriatrician who says most of that data on your wearable device is poppycock. It's quite a ride, this arc of life. You can find it on thestar.com or wherever you listen, to your favourite podcasts.