Your Second Prime with Gretchen Terry-Leonard

Your Second Prime with Gretchen Terry-Leonard What if your best years aren't behind you? In this episode of Becoming Elli, we welcome Gretchen Terry-Leonard, author of Your Second Prime: Does Aging Suck, or Do We Suck at Aging? Gretchen challenges us to rethink aging and recognize that we can experience multiple primes throughout our lives. Drawing on her background in nutrition science and healthcare, she shares insights on staying curious, finding purpose, supporting our physical and brain health, and embracing new possibilities as we age. Join us for an engaging conversation about taking ownership of our lives and making the most of the years ahead. In this episode, we discuss: What inspired Gretchen to write Your Second Prime The idea that we can have a second, third, or even fourth prime Rethinking our attitudes and expectations about aging Staying curious and taking an active role in aging well The importance of purpose and finding meaning through life transitions How a career in healthcare shaped Gretchen's views on health and longevity The gut-brain connection and the microbiome as our "inner pharmacy" Practical ways to support gut health and brain health How artificial intelligence may influence our thinking and decision-making The role of meditation, independent thinking, and lifelong learning More at the www.becomingelli.com website.