Episode 43

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12th Sep 2025

Getting Younger As You Get Older - 3 Types of Age

In this episode, 70-year-old friends, Lucy and Lisette discuss the different types of ageing - chronological, biological, and subjective - and how our mindset about ageing can impact our physical and mental well-being.

They discuss the scientific research that shows that ageing can be reversed by mindset as well as a healthy lifestyle and strong social connection; and share personal stories and reflections on navigating the experience of being 70 years old.

Key Insights

• There are three types of ageing: chronological (calendar age), biological (physical/cellular age), and subjective (how old one feels)

• Our subjective age can fluctuate and has a strong influence on our biological ageing process

• Sociability, community, and staying engaged with people of different age groups can help maintain youthfulness as we get older

• The concept of "acting your age" may be more harmful than helpful - embracing a youthful mindset and spirit can positively impact health and vitality

• And have we been here before – are some of us old souls and some of us first time visitors to human life?

Why You Should Listen

This episode provides a thoughtful, honest, and often humorous exploration of the realities and perceptions of ageing. The Lisette and Lucy's personal anecdotes and research insights offer listeners a relatable and inspiring perspective on approaching the later stages of life with vitality and purpose.

Whether you are nearing 70 yourself or simply curious about the ageing process, this podcast will leave you with a greater appreciation for the subjective experience of growing older and questions about what age means in the context of reincarnation.

Join The Conversation

How old do you feel? Is it very similar or quite different to the number of years you've been alive? Do you believe the science that tells you that biological age is affected by how you feel about yourself, your mind and your body? And have you had any previous-life experiences or near death experiences? Lucy and Lisette are always fascinated by this subject and others' opinions.

If you feel like sharing, tell us your personal experience in the comments.

Watch/listen to our full playlist (The Year of Being 70): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzDmlsx6mhXmqlFJFZEEvaOwytbeAMFCm

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About the Podcast

The Year of Being 70
Two childhood friends who turned 70 in 2024 look back on their lives, their journey, and their busy lives at 70t
Lucy McCarraher and Lisette Schuitemaker are childhood friends. Born one month apart in 1954, they both hit 70 in 2024. In this podcast they take the long view of their experiences, the changes that have taken place through their 70 years of existence in their own lives, their families, their countries and the world. Lucy is British; Lisette is Dutch. Both are authors, eldest daughters and founders of businesses. Every week they check in on each other, recall their younger selves, discuss an important issue, and laugh a lot.
You'll love this podcast if you enjoy:
* Honest discussions between good friends
* Social history from the 1950s to present day
* Memories of growing up in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
* Living and working through the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s
* Hearing about families and relationships
* Entrepreneurship and business
* Writing and reading books
* A bit of politics from a personal point of view
* Women's issues and the changing face of feminism
* What it's like to be 70 in the 2020s

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Lisette Schuitemaker