Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking—How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age

The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.  I’m Paul Vogelzang and today’s show is brought to you by TalkSpace. Today, we dive into the heart of bravery with New York Times bestselling author Caroline Paul, an extraordinary woman whose life reads like an epic saga of resilience, courage, and boundless curiosity. In her latest masterpiece, "Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking—How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age," Caroline Paul shatters the stereotypes that confine women as they grow older, from extreme outdoor adventure to high impact walking with Dot Fisher Smith

That, of course, is our guest today, Caroline Paul reading from her new book,  "Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking—How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age,"

I assure you, you’ll want to hear more from Caroline Paul.  LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF:

• You want to cultivate bravery.
• You want to overcome fear or look at it from a new perspective.
• You want to become a firefighter, writer, or just live with more adventure.
• You want to listen to an amazing story-teller and one badass woman.

New York Times bestselling author, Caroline Paul beckons us to reconsider what it means to age. Through her eyes, we meet unsung heroines of the outdoor world, like —women who defy gravity, and expectations, to embrace life with every breath. This episode is not just a conversation; it's a call to action. A challenge to redefine our relationship with fear, to step outside our comfort zones, and to ignite a spark of adventure that burns brighter with each passing year. If you've ever felt the tug of the wild, the lure of the unknown, or the simple joy of a fresh challenge, this is your anthem. Join us as we explore how to live not just longer, but larger. This is not just about aging gracefully; it's about aging powerfully. This is not just about aging gracefully; it's about aging powerfully. Prepare to be inspired, to rethink the possible, and to embark on your own adventure, no matter the number on your birth certificate. Welcome to the episode that changes the narrative on aging and adventure. Welcome to "Braving the Age" with Caroline Paul.

My thanks to TalkSpace for sponsoring today’s episode.  Please check out TalkSpace.com/nob for really thorough online mental health support and solutions.  Please support our sponsors as they support the show.  My thanks to  "Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking—How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age," Caroline Paul, for her reading, her toughness, and her bravery.  My thanks to you, my wonderful audience here on radio and podcast.  Please be well, be safe, and “Let’s Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.  Thanks, everybody, and we’ll see you next week.