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Does This Make Me Look Old?

Shiv & Sim

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Does This Make Me Look Old? is a podcast about aging, that was started by two friends who are in denial about getting older. Talking to each other helps. Talking to the rest of the world might help even more. Like it or not, they will age - with, or without grace!

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06/23/21 • 44 min

Sim has a bit of a crisis this week as an old friend of hers tells her that Sim has changed significantly since her 20s, something with which Sim vehemently disagrees! Sim still feels like her hippy, new-age self, even though she has nicely transitioned into the corporate world. But, as Shiv points out, the number of scented candles one buys, does not a hippy make, especially when one doesn't even check their own horoscope anymore! They discuss ways in which their personalities have changed over time, and ways in which they've noticed their loved ones' personalities shift with age. Will Sim learn to love the ways in which she has changed? Tune in this week to find out!

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06/23/21 • 44 min

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Episode 23: Regrets...do you have a few?

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06/16/21 • 37 min

Shiv and Sim talk about regrets that older adults have had as determined through Cornell's Legacy Project, a project in which over 1000 older adults were interviewed for their "practical advice for living", and to "share the most important lessons they have learned over the course of their lives". They discuss one of the main insights from the project and whether or not they agree. Join us this week and let us know what your regrets are. We'd love to explore further!

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06/16/21 • 37 min

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Episode 22: Diet and longevity

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06/09/21 • 58 min

Shiv and Sim discuss a couple of articles on human longevity and how diet can reduce mortality. They also briefly discuss the pandemic's effect on their work-life balance and Shiv learns about casual ageism through another podcast she listens to.

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06/09/21 • 58 min

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06/02/21 • 55 min

So the 'Friends' reunion happened and it brought up a LOT of feelings from Sim which were...not shared by Shiv. Is it possible that someone could have an issue with Friends? Yes, (to Sim's horror), it is. Join Sim and Shiv as they take a nostalgic trip down TV memory lane, one in which Shiv possibly ruins many of the shows that Sim has a soft spot for. Spoiler alert! Besides Friends and the Friends reunion show, we discuss Seinfeld, How I Met Your Mother, Game of Thrones, Lost, The Leftovers, Watchmen, Happy Endings, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation, and The Good Place (which is also a show on which Shiv has a very spirited discussion).

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06/02/21 • 55 min

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Welcome to a very special episode this week where we have a blast talking to Sean and Alecia, a married couple with 14 years age difference between them! They tell us what it’s like being in a relationship with a wider than average age gap. Is it hard? Is it fun? What did their friends and family think? How do they make it work? They give us a glimpse into how they met, and their initial thoughts on the differences in their ages, and they discuss how their relationship has been going, and share some relationship advice with us. We also talk about how they’ve been successfully navigating societal expectations and stereotypes. Love really does make things easy! Along the way, we chat about Korean dramas, age preferences on dating apps, and whether one's choice of e-mail provider helps define one's age bracket. Obviously :)
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05/26/21 • 56 min

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05/19/21 • 31 min

Is nostalgia a part of aging? Does it serve a purpose beyond reminiscing? Shiv and Sim discuss the phenomenon of looking back at the good old days, whether or not it's limited to people of a certain age, and whether it provides some sort of social function. They touch on Dr. Krystine Batcho's research on nostalgia, including the existence of different types of nostalgia. (Who knew that nostalgia could come in different flavours?!?). Join us as we chat about the elusive feeling of nostalgia and its impact in our lives on this week's episode of 'Does This Make Me Look Old?'.
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05/19/21 • 31 min

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05/12/21 • 31 min

Shiv and Sim take a look at 'Another Round (Druk)', Thomas Vinterberg's latest production, which recently won an Oscar for Best International Feature Film. They discuss whether the existential crises depicted in the movie are specific to midlife, or whether they can happen at any time. They also talk through the curious plot of the movie and whether there is a cultural disconnect preventing them from totally understanding it. They also discuss whether this movie is translatable to North American audiences if Leonardo DiCaprio manages to remake it. Also, is a constant blood alcohol level of 0.05% conducive to a better life? Find out on this week's episode of 'Does This Make Me Look Old?'.

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05/12/21 • 31 min

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05/05/21 • 27 min

Shiv and Sim discuss fellow Canadian Carrie-Anne Moss and her recent revelation that she went from being a leading lady in action movies like the Matrix trilogy to being offered roles as a grandmother as soon as she turned 40. All we have to say is: what? (Well, actually we have more to say than that, so listen to the episode). We also discuss marketing targeted to the "mature woman". What does that even mean?????

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05/05/21 • 27 min

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04/28/21 • 42 min

Are we all secretly ageist? Shiv and Sim dissect some relatively recent articles examining the language that we use around aging and older adults and how it may promote ageism in society. In doing so, they realize that they may have used some of this language themselves... For instance, did you know that the terms "seniors" and the "elderly" can be considered ageist? Join them to learn about several studies on ageist language and learn a little more about elements of the ageist lexicon.

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04/28/21 • 42 min

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Episode 25: Men Age Too

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07/01/21 • 48 min

Sim and Shiv decided they needed to hear if men think about aging too! So they reached out to Jason, Craig and Liam - three male experts (hahah!) - to chat about their perspectives on getting older. It was fascinating to see the differences and similarities with our own concerns.There was so much to unpack and process that we decided we need to have them over twice!

This week, we ask them questions such as: What worries them about getting older? What keeps them up at night? Do they have such a thing as a biological clock? And what would they do over if they could?

Join us this week for part 1 of Men Age Too!

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07/01/21 • 48 min

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How many episodes does Does This Make Me Look Old? have?

Does This Make Me Look Old? currently has 62 episodes available.

What topics does Does This Make Me Look Old? cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Does This Make Me Look Old??

The episode title 'Episode 24: Do our personalities change over time?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Does This Make Me Look Old??

The average episode length on Does This Make Me Look Old? is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of Does This Make Me Look Old? released?

Episodes of Does This Make Me Look Old? are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Does This Make Me Look Old??

The first episode of Does This Make Me Look Old? was released on Jan 21, 2021.

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