Dr. Becca Levy On The Psychology of Aging & Common Misconceptions About Getting Older

Today’s guest is Dr. Becca Levy. Dr. Levy, the leading authority on how beliefs about aging influence aging health, is Professor of Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health and Professor of Psychology at Yale University. Her path finding studies have changed the way we think about aging and have received awards from the American Psychological Association, the Gerontological Society of America, and the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics. She serves as a scientific advisor to the World Health Organization’s Campaign to Combat Ageism.  We talk about the most common perception on aging and the limitations that come with it, the misconception around age related depression, the importance of continuous mind stimulation, the benefits of developing an age belief portfolio, and so much more! Thanks to this episode's sponsor: Magic Spoon: Visit https://magicspoon.com/ and use the promo code "DOUG" at checkout to receive $5 off your first order Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss: www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order  What to Listen For: 00:00 Intro 00:32 Is age really just a number? 02:20 The misconception around ‘senior moment’ 04:14 How do we enjoy “getting old”? 11:09 Age beliefs and longevity 16:50 Getting comfortable about death 17:42 The big misconception about depression  20:30 Do older people have better mental health? 25:28 Digital divide is strong in older people 29:26 Is staying in the same routine positive or negative? 31:37 The importance of continuous mind stimulation  35:10 On discounts and different pricing structures for seniors 38:48 Develop an age belief portfolio 40:50 Find a community that is free of ageism 43:18 Psychological vs biological age  Episode Resources: Becca Levy | Website Breaking the Age Code Follow me on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices