<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;How do we age differently? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Yvonne Marchese, podcaster and creator of Late Bloomer Living, to discuss the different perspectives on aging. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Together, we challenge societal norms that emphasize the need to stay perpetually young and reflect on Yvonne's personal journey through her 30s and 40s, including career changes, motherhood, and self-discovery. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Yvonne shares insights on finding happiness through curiosity, embracing playfulness, and letting go of ageist mindsets. They also touch upon the impact of social media on beauty standards and the importance of maintaining a hopeful outlook towards the future. Our episode concludes with practical advice for integrating more joy and personal fulfillment into daily life.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;We’ll touch on:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;00:00 Intro&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;01:50 Diving Into the Conversation: Yvonne's Journey&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;03:03 The Shift in Perspective: Aging and Identity&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;04:52 Exploring Happiness and Curiosity&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;08:50 Finding Joy in the Mundane and Making Time for Play&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;09:35 Late Bloomer Living: The Podcast and Its Mission&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;09:44 Confronting Societal Views on Aging&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;12:07 Personal Reflections on Aging and Beauty Standards&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;13:59 Embracing Change and Overcoming Ageism&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;19:41 Advice for Living a Joyful, Ageless Life&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;26:19 Final Thoughts and How to Connect with Yvonne&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt; Resources:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Podcast Resources: &lt;a href= "https://www.simonacostantini.com/resources"&gt;https://www.simonacostantini.com/resources&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Happiness Guide: &lt;a href= "https://www.simonacostantini.com/happiness-guide"&gt;https://www.simonacostantini.com/happiness-guide&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Connect with Yvonne&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/latebloomerliving"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/latebloomerliving&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/latebloomerliving/"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/latebloomerliving/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.latebloomerliving.com/"&gt;https://www.latebloomerliving.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Connect with Simona&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;&lt;a href= "http://www.instagram.com/simona__costantini"&gt;www.instagram.com/simona__costantini&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;&lt;a href= "http://www.instagram.com/costantiniproductions"&gt;www.instagram.com/&lt;/a&gt;volt.productions&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;&lt;a href= "http://www.instagram.com/happinesshappenspodcast"&gt;www.instagram.com/happinesshappenspodcast&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtOxOAuXxW7c5cYKdAEfWg"&gt;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXtOxOAuXxW7c5cYKdAEfWg&lt;/a&gt;...</description>

Happiness Happens

Simona Costantini

236: Redefining Aging and Aging Differently with Yvonne Marchese of Late Bloomer Living

JUN 11, 202429 MIN
Happiness Happens

236: Redefining Aging and Aging Differently with Yvonne Marchese of Late Bloomer Living

JUN 11, 202429 MIN

Description

How do we age differently? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Yvonne Marchese, podcaster and creator of Late Bloomer Living, to discuss the different perspectives on aging. 

Together, we challenge societal norms that emphasize the need to stay perpetually young and reflect on Yvonne's personal journey through her 30s and 40s, including career changes, motherhood, and self-discovery. 

Yvonne shares insights on finding happiness through curiosity, embracing playfulness, and letting go of ageist mindsets. They also touch upon the impact of social media on beauty standards and the importance of maintaining a hopeful outlook towards the future. Our episode concludes with practical advice for integrating more joy and personal fulfillment into daily life.

We’ll touch on:

  • 00:00 Intro

  • 01:50 Diving Into the Conversation: Yvonne's Journey

  • 03:03 The Shift in Perspective: Aging and Identity

  • 04:52 Exploring Happiness and Curiosity

  • 08:50 Finding Joy in the Mundane and Making Time for Play

  • 09:35 Late Bloomer Living: The Podcast and Its Mission

  • 09:44 Confronting Societal Views on Aging

  • 12:07 Personal Reflections on Aging and Beauty Standards

  • 13:59 Embracing Change and Overcoming Ageism

  • 19:41 Advice for Living a Joyful, Ageless Life

  • 26:19 Final Thoughts and How to Connect with Yvonne


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