Can Your Beliefs Actually Change How You Age? | Shawn Achor

<p>We’re taught to expect decline as we get older. But the science tells a far more hopeful story.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, bestselling author and positive psychology expert <strong>Shawn Achor</strong> joins us to explore how our beliefs can shape the way we age. Drawing from his new book, <em>The Power of Beliefs,</em> groundbreaking research, and his own midlife experience, Shawn reveals why getting older can bring new opportunities for growth, meaning, happiness, and wisdom.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You’ll discover:</strong></p><ul><li>How beliefs about aging can influence our physical and cognitive outcomes</li></ul><ul><li>Why midlife doesn’t have to mark the beginning of decline</li><li>How negative expectations can become powerful nocebo effects</li><li>Why life can become more meaningful even as our priorities change</li><li>How “neuroscaping” can reshape the stories we tell about our lives</li></ul><p><br></p><p>From stepping away from career success to rediscovering what truly matters, Shawn offers a compelling new perspective on aging and the potential that remains ahead.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch now to discover why your beliefs about getting older may matter more than you think.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>(03:04) Finding Joy and Wonder in Family Life</p><p>(04:54) Rethinking Potential in Midlife</p><p>(09:07) How Fatherhood Changed His Priorities</p><p>(12:47) Feeling Replaced and Rediscovering Meaning</p><p>(15:20) How Divinity School Reshaped His Faith</p><p>(20:16) The Power of Beliefs</p><p>(24:18) The Nocebo Effect</p><p>(25:38) How Beliefs About Aging Shape Outcomes</p><p>(29:09) Optimism and the U-Curve of Happiness</p><p>(34:11) Why Meaning Can Grow With Age</p><p>(38:51) Neuroscaping Your Memories</p><p>(45:59) Turning Possibility Into Reality</p><p>(47:21) Why Happiness Leads to Success</p><p>(50:58) Growing Wiser With Age</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn more about MEA</strong> at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/</p><p><br></p><p>#ShawnAchor #PositivePsychology #PowerOfBeliefs #Midlife #HealthyAging #PsychologyOfAging #Happiness #Mindset #AgingWell #PersonalGrowth #MeaningAndPurpose #Optimism #Neuroscaping #MidlifeGrowth #SuccessfulAging</p>