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Diary of a Bald ManAuthor: Allen Woffard
Diary of a Bald Man A podcast for men whove survived bad decisions, bad backs, and the realization that their metabolism left town without a forwarding address. Were here for the underdogs who still know how to barkwhether theyve got teeth or not to bite. Its for those mastering the fine art of aging disgracefully, dodging diets, and figuring out how to ask for help without their pride taking a nosedive. If youve ever lost your wife in a liquor store, struggled to pick up a sock without pulling a groin muscle, or fought off a cougar at McDonaldsthis ones for you. Language: en Genres: Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Getting Old Mindset and Aging
Episode 73
Saturday, 4 April, 2026
In this episode of Diary of a Bald Man, Allen takes a hard, honest look at “The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Getting Old.” Drawing from real-world experience in construction, family life, and personal reflection, he explores how aging isn’t just physical—it’s deeply tied to mindset, behavior, and purpose.The episode also highlights the groundbreaking 1979 study by Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer, where older adults showed measurable improvements in strength, posture, and cognitive ability simply by changing their environment and how they perceived themselves.This isn’t about denying age.It’s about refusing to give up before you have to.You’ll hear:How mindset influences physical decline (or resilience)Why purpose and responsibility matter more than comfortReal-life examples from job sites, family, and caregivingThe danger of “pre-retiring” in your own headPractical ways to stay engaged, active, and mentally sharpWhether you’re in your 30s, 50s, or 80s… this episode is for anyone who’s ever caught themselves saying, “I’m too old for that.”Because the truth is simple:Getting older is guaranteed…Acting old is a choice.
