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Conversations on longevity, reframing retirement and creating multigenenerational connections. Co-founders Anuradha Varma and Jahnavi Sarma are seasoned journalists as well as a Mindset Coach and Energy Healer respectively. To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com

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June 30, 2026

Ep 18: Corinne Auman, gerontologist: Sparkly shoes, ageism and second acts

What does it really mean to grow older, and are we using the right language to talk about it? For instance, you may be an older adult, but you could be a “young old” (aged 60-70) or a “middle old” (aged 75-85) person. In this episode, Dr. Corinne Auman, an American gerontologist with over 20 years of experience working with older adults, and the author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging, unpacks the word "keenager", how society sees older adults and how we talk to ourselves in our own heads. She shares her “sparkly shoes” moment that sparked a conversation about internalised ageism — and why even the most aware among us aren't immune to it. She also touches upon practical aspects of how to plan for life after 50, laying out what a retirement reframing playbook might look like. Listen in! Get to know Corinne: <a href="https://corinneauman.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinneauman/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Keenagers-Telling-Story-about-Aging-ebook/dp/B0C8KZTNXZ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Book</a> Timestamps: 00:36 — Introduction: Anu welcomes Dr. Corinne Auman, gerontologist and author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging 01:21 — The word "keenager" — where it came from and why it matters 03:07 — Internalised ageism: the sparkly shoes story 05:06 — Even anti-ageism advocates carry the script — and that's okay 08:19 — Everyday ageist language we don't notice: "still working," "you look great for your age," and more 10:44 — Preparing for life after 50: why acknowledging change is step one 11:36 — What Corinne sees in her care management practice — and the danger of denial 13:57 — Breaking it down: what to plan for beyond finances (intellectual, social, and spiritual life) 17:28 — The retirement honeymoon — and what happens six months later 18:30 — Why we're living longer but nobody gave us a new playbook 19:22 — Two or three decades of retirement: the math nobody thinks about 21:53 — Relationships and marriage in retirement: the renegotiation nobody warns you about 25:34 — Semi-retirement as a preview — and why hobbies matter more than you think 27:35 — "A new continent rising out of the sea" — the longevity economy and the billion consumers being ignored by marketers 32:25 — Moving beyond the three-stage life model: multiple careers, elder care, and intentional breaks 33:06 — The surprising reality of who needs care coordination — 65-year-olds caring for 90-year-olds 35:28 — Five generations in the workplace: stereotypes, benefits, and what actually works 37:47 — A message for people in their 30s and 40s: how to fight ageism now 39:49 — Young old, middle old, old old — how researchers are trying (and struggling) to categorise aging 41:05 — An AI course story: catching your own ageism mid-sentence 42:24 — Corinne's upcoming second book: How to Be a Keenager To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.

June 17, 2026

Ep 17: Hari Baskaran, 77, active ageing ambassador: ‘You have to invite joy’

When Hari Baskaran chose to formally retire at 64, he hit the “ground running”, taking up cycling and trekking. At 70, he cycled 3000 km from Chennai to Delhi. However, it was at 75 that the active ageing ambassador was asked to slow down by his doctor, which put him on a fresh path of self-discovery, which he calls an “inflexion in the mid-70s”. Listen in as the author of Battling On to Vibrancy@80 talks to Gen Seasoned’s Anuradha Varma, touching upon thoughts of mortality; taking inspiration from his happy-go-lucky teenage grandson, who has cerebral palsy; the power of community; his love for Chat GPT and, of course, his excitement as he prepares for the upcoming <a href="https://mysamay.in/public/event/info/caca3aec-f5b8-4135-bfe5-8d2e0cc60830%3Fcmeta%3DGAyonZxM1o" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bengaluru 10K</a> running challenge. Follow Hari Baskaran on: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/haribaskaran/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a> His book: <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Battling-Vibrancy-80-Discovering-Seventies-ebook/dp/B0GDGG4843/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Battling On To Vibrancy@80</a> Timestamps: 04:10 On turning 60, getting into cycling and trekking 11:25 Life changes at 75, encountering death 17:23 Battling health issues and facing mortality 19:30 An inflexion at 75; the frailty index 23:00 Staying mentally strong; internal triggers 27:50 How grief changes as you age 32:20 Finding purpose again - the three stages 36:20 It’s about participation, not performance 40:27 The power of community 43:34 On his spiritual practice 47:40 Overcoming his bad phase 51:25 Having fun in senior groups; pre-retirement life 58:20 Balancing family time post-retirement 01:03:27 On his grandson, a happy child with cerebral palsy 01:6:15 Inviting joy into our lives 01:09:06 Journalling, writing a blog and then his book 01:12:30 A fan of Chat GPT 01:18:20 The Bangalore 10K Challenge To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.

June 11, 2026

Ep 16: Longevity scientist Dr Sophia Pathai: India has ‘Blue Zones’ too

In this episode, Dr. Sophia Pathai, British-Indian physician scientist and co-author of The Longevity Code, decodes biological ageing, from epigenetic clocks that can predict your health trajectory, to organs that age at different speeds. She talks to Gen Seasoned’s Anuradha Varma on the gut-muscle-mind connection, why walking and fidgeting matter as much as the gym, the truth about GLP-1 drugs, and what the Blue Zones can teach us — including what India is getting right. Listen in to understand longevity science without the jargon! About Dr Sophia Pathai:Dr Sophia Pathai is a British-Indian medical doctor with a PhD in the biology of ageing. Trained at University College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, her research was among the first to identify biological markers of accelerated ageing in diverse populations. She has led global medical teams at companies including AbbVie and Johnson & Johnson, and most recently helped advance longevity innovation in the Gulf. The Longevity Code is her first book—blending cutting-edge science with real-world insight to show how we can build resilience, improve healthspan, and live not just longer, but better. Follow Dr Sophia Pathai on: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-pathai/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drsophiapathai/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram </a> The book: <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Longevity-Code-Science-Strategies-Secrets/dp/0143478621" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Longevity Code: Science, Strategies and Secrets to Living Better and Longer</a>, by Sophia Pathai with Olympic coach Pullela Gopichand: <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Longevity-Code-Science-Strategies-Secrets/dp/0143478621" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.in/Longevity-Code-Science-Strategies-Secrets/dp/0143478621</a> Timestamps: 02:00 About the book04:45 Biological age vs chronological age 10:10 Ageing clocks; don’t use Indian data 13:45 Need Indian context to data 16:37 The Blue Zone, living a longer and healthier life 18:10 India’s blue zones – Karnataka and Kerala 21:10 The hallmarks of ageing are dynamic 23:27 Vivek Oberoi endorsing autophagy; gut-mind connection 28:26 Why joy is important, owning the moment 36:07 Hormesis, good stress, and NEAT (nonexercise activity thermogenesis - walking, standing, fidgeting) 42:16 GLP-1RAs for longevity , the drug of the decade 46:24 Approach GLP with caution and context 49:00 The future of longevity science To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com Disclaimer: Views are personal. Listener discretion is advised.

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What is Gen Seasoned?: Conversations on longevity, reframing retirement and creating multigenenerational connections. Co-founders Anuradha Varma and Jahnavi Sarma are seasoned journalists as well as a Mindset Coach and Energy Healer respectively. To get in touch, email genseasoned@gmail.com
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