Aging as Ascension Rather Than Decline: Reframing the Second Half of Life | Ep. 418
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The episode reframes aging as an upward movement into deeper wholeness, exploring integration, purpose, and expanding awareness in the second half of life.
What if aging is not a slow unraveling—but an upward movement into deeper wholeness? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast , Dr. Jeff Armstrong and Corbin Bruton explore the idea of “aging as ascension rather than decline.” Drawing on the SPIES model (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Social fitness), they reframe the second half of life as a period of integration, purpose, and expanding awareness. The conversation weaves together modern concepts like healthspan and joyspan with the theological and philosophical insights of thinkers like Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and C.S. Lewis. From the idea of the “Cosmic Christ” to the daily practices that cultivate resilience and meaning, this episode challenges the dominant narrative of aging and offers a vision of growth that is both grounded and transcendent. If you’ve ever wondered whether your later years can be your most meaningful, this episode provides both a framework and a path forward. Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like’ button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and…. Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going…
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