Aging Sideways: How to Rethink Getting Older with Jeanette Leardi

In this episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie sits down with Jeanette Leardi, social gerontologist and author of Aging Sideways: Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older. Jeanette invites us to challenge the old stereotypes about aging and look at it from a fresh, empowering angle. With humor, insight, and decades of experience, she shows us how aging isn’t a straight road downhill—it’s more like a scenic detour full of wisdom, creativity, and unexpected joy.

Together, Leslie and Jeanette explore how we can “age sideways” by embracing curiosity, staying open to growth, and recognizing the value of every life stage. From caregiving and personal transitions to finding purpose and voice later in life, this conversation reminds us that we’re not running out of time—we’re simply entering a new chapter. Tune in for a refreshing take on what it really means to age with meaning and grace.

Jeanette's info:

https://www.jeanetteleardi.com/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGWGK3QQ?&linkCode=sl1&tag=mywordpublish-20&linkId=e90ba5aaea35cee53d6464ccbac4a9c7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

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