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Ep 83 - The 7 Pillars of Aging Responsibly with Tony Taylor

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In this energising and heartfelt episode, I'm joined by Tony Taylor, a retired entrepreneur turned healthy ageing coach, functional medicine practitioner, and the creator of the 7 Pillars of Ageing Responsibly. After facing the retirement cliff edge head-on, Tony rebuilt his life with purpose, resilience, and a relentless curiosity. Together, we explore what it really means to age well in today’s world, beyond the money talk and the small, intentional choices that lead to a longer, stronger, more connected life.

What You'll Learn:

  • Why retirement often starts with confusion, not celebration

  • How to build your own "power hour" to set up each day with intention

  • The vital difference between lifespan and healthspan

  • How to avoid the three silent killers of retirement: complacency, disconnection, and loss of purpose

  • Why strength training, sleep, and curiosity may be more important than your pension pot

  • The overlooked power of cross-generational relationships

  • What resilience really means, and how to build it at any age

Key Topics Covered:

  • Tony’s personal story: from business owner to active ageing advocate

  • The cliff-edge effect of retirement and how to navigate it

  • The 7 Pillars of Ageing Responsibly:

    1. Sleep

    2. Resilience

    3. Purpose

    4. Complacency

    5. Strength

    6. Curiosity

    7. Connection

  • How to rethink your day-to-day structure in retirement

  • Why men need to do a better job of building social connections

  • Cold showers, olive oil, and “shopping bag carries” as unlikely tools for longevity

  • Why mindset is the ultimate muscle to train

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