Aging. It's happening to all of us, but are we thinking about it all wrong? Join us as we dive into the science, psychology, and societal obsession with longevity. From the mind-blowing "Counterclockwise" study to the surprising secrets of nuns who lived the longest, we challenge the fear-driven approach to aging and explore how mindset, community, and purpose might be the real fountain of youth. Plus, a wild story about a doctor whose patients all looked 20 years younger.

Episode Highlights:

• The Power of Perception – How acting younger makes you younger.
• The Nun Study – Why positivity predicts longevity.
• Mindset & Aging – Are we making it worse by focusing on it?
• The Longevity Doctor – One physician’s surprising anti-aging approach.
• Energy Has No Age – The role of connection and purpose.

Resources:

• Counterclockwise by Ellen Langer - Amazon
• The Nun Study (longevity & positivity) - study
• Letting Go by David R. Hawkins - Amazon

Independence is empowering, but can it hold us back from real connection? James, Mary & Stel get candid about self-reliance, vulnerability, and how to create deeper, more meaningful relationships – with others and ourselves. It's a conversation that pushes the boundaries of comfort zones and explores what it truly means to connect.

Key Topics Discussed

• Can self-reliance make connection harder?
• Balancing vulnerability and strength in relationships and leadership.
• Strategies for setting uncompromising standards while fostering collaboration.
• The importance of creating "containers" that support shared goals and values.
• Tools for self-reflection: Use personality assessments and leverage AI to deepen self-understanding.

Your life doesn’t run on time – it runs on energy. We’re flipping the script on productivity by diving into what fuels us, what drains us, and why protecting your energy is the ultimate life hack. We share personal experiences, chat about managing energy instead of time, and explore moments of transcendent clarity that remind us of what’s possible. No fluff…just practical insight to help you stay in your power and thrive.

Key Topics Discussed

• Paying attention to who and what gives you energy (vs. drains you)
• Managing your energy vs. your time
• Stel’s life-changing trip to Dubai
• Celebrating the things that power us up.

Books and Experts Referenced:

• Dan Sullivan: LinkedIn
• Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time by Tony Schwartz and Catherine McCarthy: HBR
• Million Dollar Coach by Taki Moore: Amazon
• One Thing Thursday newsletter: Subscribe at the bottom of the onprpose.com homepage
• Strategic Coach: Website
• The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck: Amazon

What’s in it for Them? by Joe Polish: Amazon