Aging with Curiosity, Compassion & Playfulness

Today we welcome our guest David Wilson. We are curious to explore a transition that's universal to all of us - the transition of aging. What does it mean to grow old? What beliefs exist about aging that we might want to challenge? David is a movement coach, speaker, and anti-ageism advocate. We discuss aging as a developmental process, ageism and societal stereotypes, our capacity to move at any age or level of experience, and finding joy and curiosity through it all.

Follow David on Instagram at @oldscoolmoves and learn about his movement offerings on his website

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Time Stamps:

[2:08] - What does the word "transition" mean to David?

[6:00] - Identity activity with Peter & David

[13:48] - What does getting old mean to David?

[20:45] - David's personal experience with ageism

[28:05] - David's approach to practicing & learning

[29:14] - David's 3 rules: curiosity, compassion for yourself, & playfulness

[38:25] - How to avoid the comparison trap

[48:24] - Advice to start on your own movement practice

[54:46] - What ikigai means for David

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Credits:

• Theme music by Hue.
• Logo design by Andrew Speer.
• Post-production by Rosario Suarez.
• Visit www.ikigai.blog for more information about The Ikigai Project.

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