A Century Of Wisdom | 103-Year-Old Dr. Gladys McGarey Returns!

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A Note from James Oh my gosh every time this is the second time I ve talked to Gladys McGarey Last year she was 102 years old this year she s 103 years old She wrote a book The Well Lived Life A 102-Year-Old Doctor s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age and it s coming out in paperback And every time I read this book I ve read it twice now and I talk to her I almost feel like crying and I don t really know why It s almost as if she was born with wisdom but then kept even growing for the next 102 years Like she drove a Ford Model A car and now she s talking to me through Zoom on the internet and going on podcasts writing books She was a doctor her whole life She s been all over the world She s had so many amazing experiences and also has suffered of course much loss I don t think you re going to live to be that age and not have an incredible amount of loss that you have to learn to move past and still be positive and still live every day to its fullest She had she was riding a tricycle and it threw her off into the street and she broke three ribs And she s now totally healed and on the podcast I really look up to this woman a lot Here s Gladys McGarey We have a great conversation about all sorts of things and she s the author of The Well Lived Life Episode Description In this profound and enlightening conversation James revisits the remarkable life of Dr Gladys McGarey who at 103 years old shares her six secrets to health and happiness at every age from her book The Well Lived Life Reflecting on a life rich with experiences from caring for patients across the globe to handling personal loss and surviving a recent tricycle accident Dr McGarey embodies resilience and wisdom She discusses the importance of facing challenges the transformative power of love and life and how her encounters with notable figures like Milton Erickson shaped her understanding of human potential Dr McGarey s perspectives on aging happiness and living a meaningful life offer invaluable insights emphasizing the significance of community love and choosing one s path with intention Episode Summary 00 00 Celebrating a Century of Wisdom with Gladys McGarey02 04 The Resilience of a 103-Year-Old Tricycle Accidents and Recovery05 11 Finding Humanity and Overcoming Loss06 04 The Power of Love and Life A Personal Journey14 44 Exploring the Mind s Influence on Reality16 31 The Magic of Connection A Story of a Plant and Dementia25 39 Embracing Life s Adventures and the Quest for True Humanity31 29 The Philosophy of Life Love and Humanity36 07 Navigating Life s Challenges with Optimism37 47 The Power of Choice in Overcoming Adversity40 39 Turning Pain into Purpose A Personal Journey41 47 Action as a Catalyst for Change42 23 The Interplay of Life and Love44 13 Embracing Aging with Grace and Wisdom46 33 The Impact of Stress on Health and Well-being47 47 Finding Meaning and Joy Amidst Loss50 42 The Importance of Memory and Presence56 42 Exploring Spiritual Growth and Self-Discovery01 02 05 The Role of Technology and Community in Modern Life01 06 32 Reflecting on a Life Well Lived ————What do YOU think of the show Head to nbsp JamesAltucherShow com listeners nbsp and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast Go to nbsp JamesAltucherShow com AskAltucher nbsp and send in your questions to be answered on the air ————Visit nbsp Notepd com nbsp to read our idea lists amp sign up to create your own My new book nbsp Skip the Line is out Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold Join nbsp the nbsp You Should Run for President 2 0 nbsp Facebook Group where we discuss why you should run for President I write about all my podcasts Check out the full post and learn what I learned at nbsp jamesaltuchershow com————Thank you so much for listening If you like this episode please rate review and subscribe to The James Altucher Show wherever you get your podcasts nbsp Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedInClick here to visit this podcast episode

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