About This Episode
<p><em>A full life isn’t about the quantity of time, but the quality.</em></p><p>Our lifespan might describe how long we live, but it doesn’t say anything about how well we live. For that, <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/dr-kerry-burnight/">Kerry Burnight </a>says, we need a different measure: joyspan.</p><p>Burnight is a gerontologist, former professor of geriatric medicine, and author of <a href="http://fastersmarter.io/joyspan/"><em>Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half</em></a>. In her decades working with older adults, she noticed a gap: “I would have a lot of people who lived long lives and were in pretty darn good physical health. They were miserable.” That observation led her to dig into the research on well-being — and to find what it takes to enjoy a long life, not just endure one.</p><p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, Burnight joins host Matt Abrahams to explore her joyspan framework, explaining how growth, connection, adapting, and giving contribute to a full life. From changing the conversation around aging to communicating more effectively across generations, Burnight offers practical wisdom for living better at any age.</p><p><br /><strong>Episode Reference Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/dr-kerry-burnight/">Dr. Kerry Burnight</a></li><li>Kerry’s Book: <a href="http://fastersmarter.io/joyspan/">Joyspan</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/176-from-stereotypes-to-synergy-communicating-across-generations/">Ep.176 From Stereotypes to Synergy: Communicating Across Generations</a> <p></p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Premium Signup</strong> >>>> <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/premium/">Think Fast Talk Smart Premium</a></li><li><strong>Email Questions & Feedback </strong>>>> hello@fastersmarter.io</li><li><strong>Episode Transcripts</strong> >>><a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/289-better-with-age/"> Think Fast Talk Smart Website</a></li><li><strong>Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning</strong> >>><a href="http://fastersmarter.io/"> FasterSmarter.io</a></li><li><strong>Think Fast Talk Smart</strong> >>><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-fast-talk-smart/"> LinkedIn</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart/"> Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6caGRBUYZCmgDGM2RK6mxKB9jG_ccmm3">YouTube</a></li><li><strong>Matt Abrahams</strong> >>><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/"> LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br /><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction </li> <li>(02:50) - Defining Joyspan </li> <li>(04:57) - The Joyspan Matrix </li> <li>(10:33) - Learning to Adjust </li> <li>(11:27) - The Power of Stories </li> <li>(15:08) - Internalized Ageism </li> <li>(18:10) - The Final Three Questions </li> <li>(25:29) - Conclusion</li> </ul> <br /><p>********<strong><br />Thank you to our sponsors. </strong> <strong>These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.</strong></p><p><a href="https://strawberry.me/quiz?isDirect=1&promotionCode=smart&utm_source=smart"><strong>Strawberry.me.</strong></a><strong> Get 50% off your first coaching session today at </strong><a href="https://strawberry.me/quiz?isDirect=1&promotionCode=smart&utm_source=smart"><strong>Strawberry.me/smart</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><a href="https://learning.fastersmarter.io/?redirect_from=podpage"><strong>Join our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be. </strong></a></p>