Older Happier Healthier: How To Add Years To Your Life And Life To Your Years!

Dive into a tropical oasis of health in this special episode of the "Older Happier Healthier" podcast! Host, Andrew Bridgewater unveils the secrets of coconut oil, presenting the seven best health and well-being benefits for our listeners.

Discover the internal wonders of coconut oil as we explore its brain-boosting potential and heart-health magic. Learn how this tropical elixir can rev up your metabolism, contributing to weight management in a natural and delightful way.

But the benefits don't stop there! Explore the external perks of coconut oil as it becomes your go-to natural moisturiser, supporting radiant and youthful skin. For those dealing with joint discomfort, find relief in the soothing properties of coconut oil through simple massages, turning your joints into a tropical paradise of comfort.

And let's not forget about hair care – unlock the secret to luscious locks with coconut oil's natural conditioning prowess. Join us on this tropical journey to better health and well-being. Subscribe, listen, and embark on a life that's happier and healthier. Stay tuned for more insightful episodes of the "Older Happier Healthier" podcast!

Discover the age-defying power of vitamin D in our latest episode, 'Golden Sunshine: How Vitamin D Paves the Way to a Radiant Life at 55+'. Join us as we unveil the secrets behind this essential nutrient, revealing how it empowers individuals aged 55 and older to live longer, happier, and healthier lives. From fortifying bone health to enhancing the immune system and lifting mood, vitamin D is a true game-changer in the art of graceful ageing. Learn how to harness the sun's rays sensibly, embrace vitamin D-rich foods, and navigate supplements with expert guidance. Tune in to explore the golden path to vitality and well-being!

In the last Wellbeing Wednesday, I reviewed a great book and it was so well received, I have another one for you! Unlocking the Secrets to a Longer, Happier, and Healthier Life: 'Stop Ageing Now' by Jean Carper. In our quest for longevity and well-being, 'Stop Ageing Now,' emerges as a treasure trove of practical ideas and scientific insights. Carper, known for her extensive work in health journalism, takes us on an eye-opening journey through the world of ageing, offering a roadmap to not just extend life but to embrace it with vitality and happiness.

Andrew Bridgewater, Chartered Psychologist reviews an excellent book titled 'Die With Zero: Getting All You Can From Your Money and Your Life'.

The first part of the title ‘Die With Zero’ is a little provocative as that’s not really the aim of the book.

The main purpose is to help you appreciate that health is the first wealth and that happiness and health are key to feeling truly wealthy – not how much money you’ve accumulated in your lifetime.

It’s a thought-provoking life-planning guide that challenges conventional notions of retirement and wealth management. The book urges us to rethink our approach to money, emphasising the importance of optimising life experiences and creating happy memories, rather than accumulating excessive wealth for the future. These created experiences and memories are what we really retire on and the definition of true wealth.

Bill Perkins proposes a dynamic philosophy of "timing your life's expenditures," encouraging us to strategically spend money on experiences, adventures, and opportunities throughout our lifetime, rather than postponing them for ‘retirement’.

He advocates finding the right balance between enjoying the present and securing our future.  I’m not a big fan of full-blown retirement – seen too many people yearn for it and then die within a few years.

The book suggests creating a "Bucket List" of desired experiences, each with a financial cost, and then allocating funds accordingly. By doing so, we can maximize enjoyment of the experiences we desire and enjoy a sense of fulfilment at various life stages.  If you’ve seen the film with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, you’ll be familiar with the idea of the bucket list.

"Die with Zero" challenges the common notion of delaying gratification for retirement and prompts us to reassess how we allocate resources to make the most of our lives. It's a call to action to live purposefully, spend wisely, and prioritize experiences that enrich life's journey.

What a great philosophy!  Let me know what you think of it and maybe get hold of the book or audio version and put it to practice in your own life.

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The podcast has been renamed Older Happier Healthier which much better describes the benefits you'll enjoy from putting this excellent information into practice. This episode explains all and includes lesson one from the free audio course at OlderHappierHealthier.com

In this thought-provoking podcast, Andrew Bridgewater, Chartered Psychologist shares how forgiveness is a powerful, yet often overlooked aspect of our overall wellbeing, especially as we age.  If we hold onto grudges, we can become so wrapped up in past wrongs that we just can't enjoy the present and feel helpless. The act of genuinely forgiving others has transformative effects on our mental and physical health, particularly for those in mid-life and beyond.