
Psychology of Aging with Dr. Regina Koepp
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<p>Welcome to The Mental Health and Aging Podcast—your go-to resource for evidence-based strategies, mental health tools, and expert insights to support the psychological, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of older adults.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by clinical geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging, <b>Dr. Regina Koepp</b>, this podcast is designed for <b>therapists, psychologists, social workers, aging life care professionals, geriatric care managers</b>, and healthcare providers who want to confidently address the mental health needs of older adults.</p><p><br></p><p>Most mental health and healthcare professionals were trained to focus on the physical changes of aging—but that’s only part of the picture.</p><p><br> This podcast explores the not-so-physical aspects of aging:</p><ul><li>How purpose and meaning evolve later in life</li><li>The emotional and psychological impact of retirement and life transitions</li><li>Spiritual growth that often accompanies physical decline</li><li>Mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, and trauma</li><li>And what actually works in therapy with older adults</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎙️ Each episode delivers:<br> ✔️ Practical tools and mindset shifts you can use right away<br> ✔️ Real-life stories of healing, growth, and transformation<br> ✔️ Behind-the-scenes lessons from building a national movement for mental health and aging<br> ✔️ Guidance from leaders in geropsychology, health psychology, palliative care, and beyond</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're seeking <b>continuing education</b>, <b>clinical confidence</b>, or a deeper understanding of <b>how to help older adults thrive</b>, this podcast is for you.</p><p>Because aging is more than decline. It’s development.</p><p><br>And there’s no expiration date on healing, transformation, or growth</p><p><br></p><p><b>Subscribe/Follow now and become the clinician older adults deserve.</b></p>
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Recent Episodes

January 13, 2026
#132 - Stop Projecting: What Midlife Gets Wrong About Older Adulthood
A few days ago, I was interviewed for NPR’s Here & Now, and the host asked me about my “aging journey.” I felt a little flustered—not because it was a bad question, but because I’m 50. And when people ask me about aging, my mind goes straight to older adulthood: 65, 75, 85, 95 and beyond. So my answer didn’t land the way I wanted it to. I left the interview thinking, I wish I’d said that differently. What I wish I’d said in the moment is this: when I talk about aging, I’m usually t...

September 2, 2025
#131- How to Support Someone with Dementia and PTSD
When someone is living with both dementia and PTSD, their needs are complex—but support is still possible, and it can make a world of difference. In this episode, I share what I’ve learned as a geropsychologist working with veterans and older adults navigating both cognitive impairment and trauma. You’ll discover: When trauma therapy can still be effective in the early stages of dementia.How dementia progression changes what’s possible for PTSD treatment.The importance of identifying and mini...

August 26, 2025
#130 - Link Between Trauma and Dementia: Can Unresolved Trauma Increase Dementia Risk?
Can Unresolved Trauma Increase Dementia Risk? Trauma doesn’t just leave emotional scars—it can change the brain. And when post-traumatic stress goes untreated, the risk for dementia later in life rises. In this episode of my mental health and dementia series, I explore how trauma and PTSD intersect with brain health. Drawing from decades of research and my years working with older veterans, I break down why unresolved trauma increases vulnerability to dementia disorders and what clinicians ca...
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- What is Psychology of Aging with Dr. Regina Koepp?
<p>Welcome to The Mental Health and Aging Podcast—your go-to resource for evidence-based strategies, mental health tools, and expert insights to support the psychological, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of older adults.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by clinical geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging, <b>Dr. Regina Koepp</b>, this podcast is designed for <b>therapists, psychologists, social workers, aging life care professionals, geriatric care managers</b>, and healthcare providers who want to confidently address the mental health needs of older adults.</p><p><br></p><p>Most mental health and healthcare professionals were trained to focus on the physical changes of aging—but that’s only part of the picture.</p><p><br> This podcast explores the not-so-physical aspects of aging:</p><ul><li>How purpose and meaning evolve later in life</li><li>The emotional and psychological impact of retirement and life transitions</li><li>Spiritual growth that often accompanies physical decline</li><li>Mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, and trauma</li><li>And what actually works in therapy with older adults</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎙️ Each episode delivers:<br> ✔️ Practical tools and mindset shifts you can use right away<br> ✔️ Real-life stories of healing, growth, and transformation<br> ✔️ Behind-the-scenes lessons from building a national movement for mental health and aging<br> ✔️ Guidance from leaders in geropsychology, health psychology, palliative care, and beyond</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're seeking <b>continuing education</b>, <b>clinical confidence</b>, or a deeper understanding of <b>how to help older adults thrive</b>, this podcast is for you.</p><p>Because aging is more than decline. It’s development.</p><p><br>And there’s no expiration date on healing, transformation, or growth</p><p><br></p><p><b>Subscribe/Follow now and become the clinician older adults deserve.</b></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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