Create a Positive Mind Set

Motivating Yourself to be Better

The way we explain events in our lives has a huge impact on how well we cope with them.
Does our thinking tend to be positive or negative: is the glass always half full or half empty? Do we always worry about things we have no control over, or do we spend time on things we can control, like our thoughts, our values, or our goals? Do we remain optimistic about our future, or does our future outlook become dark and pessimistic?
There are always gray clouds in the sky, but we have to remember there is always a blue sky above these clouds. Seeing the exceptions to bad things happening is like allowing a little blue to poke through the gray skies.

John Graham, former U.S. diplomat and host of Badass Granddad stories, joins Dr. Joe Casciani to discuss living with purpose at any age
Living with Purpose at Any Age: Stories, Risk, and Reinvention with John Graham
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What happens when a former U.S. diplomat turns his attention to purpose in later life? In this episode, John Graham shares why meaning doesn’t fade with age—it sharpens. John helps…

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Person walking up stairs with Fred Ford Think and Grow Thin book representing identity-based weight loss transformation
Identity Change, Not Dieting: The Key to Lasting Weight Loss
1200 700 Joe Casciani PhD

He Didn’t Just Lose 135 Pounds—He Became Someone New We often think of weight loss as a matter of discipline, diet, or determination. Eat less. Move more. Stay motivated. Repeat.…

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Older adults enjoying connection and emotional well-being, representing strategies to overcome emotional fatigue
Reclaiming Joy: Overcoming Emotional Fatigue in Older Adults
1200 700 Joe Casciani PhD

Emotional fatigue is something I see often in my work with older adults—yet it’s rarely named directly. I’m sharing this guest contribution from Stacy Bryant because it highlights several practical…

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Vi Senior Living Straight Talk
Centenarian Longevity Habits: What Keeps Them Healthy
1200 700 Joe Casciani PhD

Dr. Joe Casciani in conversation with Pam Fultz, Vi Senior Living Each year, new research sheds light on what helps people live not just longer, but better. In this episode…

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Murray Hidary, pianist
MindTravel: Silent Concerts, Walking Meditations, and the Science of Musical Healing
1200 675 Joe Casciani PhD

MindTravel founder Murray Hidary joins Living to 100 Club’s Dr. Casciani to explore how live, improvisational piano — delivered through silent concerts on beaches and in parks — can quiet…

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When the Nest Empties: How to Rediscover Joy, Purpose, and Peace in a Quieter Home
1200 700 Joe Casciani PhD

by Kent Elliot If you’re anything like me, you probably spent the better part of the last two decades juggling drop-offs, practices, dentist appointments, grocery runs, and those late-night talks…

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The Power of Positive Aging with David Lereah
1200 675 Joe Casciani PhD

Aging brings challenges, but the mindset we bring to it can make all the difference. In this episode, Dr. Joe Casciani welcomes David Lereah. David is the founder of United…

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The Secret is Out: How to Change Set Behavior
1024 512 Joe Casciani PhD

Changing behavior is one of the most difficult tasks we can take on. Whether it’s improving our diet, increasing exercise, managing stress, or enhancing social connections, the challenge isn’t just…

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Redefining Beauty and Longevity with Dr. Cory Goldberg
1200 675 Joe Casciani PhD

In this episode of the Living to 100 Club podcast, Dr. Joseph Casciani welcomes Dr. Cory S. Goldberg, a dual board-certified Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeon with a mission to align…

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Vi Senior Living Straight Talk
Embracing Aging and Learning How to Continue to Lead a Fulfilling and Active Life
1200 675 Joe Casciani PhD

Here at Senior Living Straight Talk hosted by Vi Living, we are thrilled to share our 19th episode as we discuss the topic of embracing aging.On this podcast, we speak…

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Embracing Aging: Tips for a Fulfilling and Active Life
1200 675 Joe Casciani PhD

Embracing Aging: Tips for a Fulfilling and Active Life by Joseph Casciani, PhD Aging is more than just a new stage in life—it’s an invitation to redefine ourselves, to embrace…

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Living to 100 Club and the “Better, Longer & Happier” Card Decks
1200 675 Joe Casciani PhD

Of course, we would all like to live to 100 – but there are many challenges along the way.  Living to 100 is a great destination, but what’s more important…

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