How To Be Old (default)
An old podcast that needs to be removed.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2025
32. How we talk about sleep in old age
Rosie Gibson investigates sleep in older people, and the way normal sleep is treated as a measurable medical problem. We asked 40 people over 75 whether they think about sleep that way.
Tue 09 Sep 2025
31. Memento mori: Simon Sweetman’s wakeup call
40 is a good time to improve your lifestyle. It pays off! For some, like my guest Simon Sweetman, it could be a matter of life or death.
Mon 25 Aug 2025
30. Old people and books with Kate Camp
In this podcast episode, Kate Camp and I go nitpicking, grumbling and raving on the general topic of old people reading books and old people in books. Listen if you might be old one day.
Mon 11 Aug 2025
29. Am I fit to podcast at 85?
Learning How To Be Old returns to the air with a timely check-up. I want to be sure that I’m fit to podcast. Hugo, aged 13, tests me for my overdue Old Person Warrant of Fitness. Looking pretty good,…
Mon 28 Jul 2025
28. Naming a podcast. Bonus: a podcaster’s folly
I started by naming a podcast, as you do. Some experts tell you not to overthink when naming a podcast. So instead, I underthought. “Learning How To Be Old” is a terrifying title. It drives people aw…
Wed 28 May 2025
27. Deciding to be happy in old age— Dale Copeland
Is happiness a rational choice or blind luck? Listen to Dale Copeland, 81, mathematician, artist, community art curator, webmaster and Taekwon-Do Master. Because you might be old one day.
Wed 23 Apr 2025
26. Still working at 77
If you're lucky and you want to, you may be still working at 77. Teacher Liz Melchior and Actor-writer Helen Moulder chat about the joys and challenges of working in their 70s.
Wed 23 Apr 2025
25. Masters of downsizing in later life
Are your parents due to downsize? One day that might be you. I talk to two people who make downsizing comparatively easy. Judy Thorpe of Taskmasters, and Lindsay McCallum, a champion downsizer at 90.
Wed 16 Apr 2025
24. A lesson in falling safely with Simon Manns
Best to prevent falls, by getting strong and removing obstacles. But one day it might happen despite your best efforts. So I've asked Simon Manns to train my muscle memory in falling safely. Starting…
Wed 09 Apr 2025
23. Mindful habits for now and later with Kerene Strochnetter
Mindful habits are so valuable, especially when you're old. Kids can do it. You can do it and nobody will even notice. Listen if you might be old one day!
Tue 01 Apr 2025
22. Aging the Māori way with guest Grace Hoete
Actor and arts advisor Grace Hoete knows a great deal about aging the Maori way, and she shares key knowledge in this episode of Learning How To Be Old. News about a play, and a beautiful old song.
Wed 26 Mar 2025
21. Managing friendships at all ages
Pinky Agnew, a much-loved New Zealand comedian, entertainer, and funeral celebrant, talks with Rachel McAlpine (me) about managing friendships, especially in mid-life and old age.
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Trailer. I’m still learning how to be old—more podcast episodes are coming soon!
Here come 8 more episodes of Learning How To Be Old. Useful even if you have decided never to be old.
Wed 12 Mar 2025
20. The face of old age
Welcome back to my podcast, Learning How to Be Old, and brace yourself for a hard look at the face of old age.
Wed 12 Mar 2025
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