Why We Believe We're Too Old (And What to Do About It) with Sally Duplantier

The Story You're Telling Yourself About Age Might Be Wrong

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want isn't your age — it's the story you're telling yourself about your age?

My guest this week has both the research and the life experience to back that up.

Sally Duplantier started her first business at 28, retired twice, and is currently finishing her doctorate in public health. At 75. She'll be the first to tell you she's not special. And that's exactly why I wanted to talk to her.

We get into the science of why so many of us quietly underestimate ourselves as we get older — and why willpower alone will never fix it. We talk about the sneakiest form of comparison that almost nobody names out loud. Sally shares a framework for thinking about purpose that takes all the pressure off. And she tells a story about one scary email she sent at 66 that I honestly haven't stopped thinking about.

This one is worth watching as well as listening to — Sally's energy is infectious.

Join us on YouTube here.

About Sally Duplantier

Sally is a gerontologist, researcher, public health educator, and the founder of Zing, a company dedicated to helping older adults live their best lives longer. She hosts free monthly Wellness Wednesdays — expert-led webinars on healthy aging, open to anyone. Think of it like NPR for healthy aging — free to attend, with an option to subscribe for access to over 100 recorded sessions and special community events.

Find Sally here: 🌐 MyZingLife.com 📸 Instagram & Facebook: @MyZingLifeSally 💼 LinkedIn: Sally Crawford Duplantier