Older But Stronger

Stuck on Negative: How Our Brains Amplify Bad News

Why does a single harsh comment overshadow a flood of praise? In this episode, we unpack negativity bias—the brain’s hardwired tendency to prioritize negative experiences over positive ones. Discover how this survival mechanism, crucial for our ancestors dodging threats, now skews modern life, amplifying stress, cynicism, and decision-making pitfalls. We’ll journey through evolutionary psychology with experts to understand why threats hijack our attention and how social media magnifies this ancient bias. Learn actionable strategies from neuroscientists and psychologists to counteract its grip, from mindfulness to gratitude practices. Whether it’s relationships, mental health, or daily choices, find out how to recalibrate your brain’s balance. Tune in to transform your relationship with negativity and cultivate resilience in a world wired for worry. Because understanding the bias is the first step toward brighter perspectives.

Episode 37 Older But Stronger - Strengths and Limitations

Leverage your strengths and use your limitations as challenges. *Please subscribe and leave a review on Spotify (I said "Stitcher" in the podcast) and Apple.

Episode 36 - New Beginnings - Again 6/23/2024

In this comeback episode of Older But Stronger, host Hans Hageman opens up about recent challenges and exciting new chapters in his life. Hans shares his experience with Know Your Place Aggression and how he overcame a difficult departure from the Tutwiler Community Education Center. He then reveals his new role as co-executive director of the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute and introduces his Midlife Reinvention Program for businesswomen. Hans reflects on resilience, personal growth, and rising above setbacks. He discusses integrating Tapping (EFT) with the 3 Principles in his coaching work and his ongoing personal goals. This episode is a testament to reinvention and the strength of new beginnings, inspiring listeners facing their own life transitions.

Episode 35 - Navigating Life's Delta: Finding Strength in Transition

In this much-awaited comeback episode of "Older But Stronger," I embark on a new journey, exploring personal reinvention and community revitalization in the heartland of the Mississippi Delta. In the aftermath of divorce, I felt the call and made the move to Tutwiler, Mississippi, taking on the mantle of executive director of the Tutwiler Community Education Center. In this episode, I dive deep into the fascinating layers of transition, the power of community, and the resilience that comes from embracing change. Join me as I navigate this new delta in life, examine the importance of education for building strong communities, and discuss the steps we can all take to become ancestors worth remembering. This episode promises to provide a fresh perspective on strength and legacy in the face of adversity. Tune in to discover the resilience and richness of life at the intersection of personal and community transformation.

Episode 34 - Toya From Harlem

The creator of "That Wasn't In My Textbook," fills us in on the gaps in the history lessons we learned in school.