Growing Bolder is a team of award-winning journalists, broadcasters and creatives all focused on sharing the inspirational stories of ordinary people living extraordinary lives — men and women who are redefining the possibilities of life after 50. Growing Bolder not only provides the inspiration to live a healthier and more active life, it delivers the tools, tips, resources and community support necessary to make it happen. Recently, Marc Middleton hosted Doro and Tricia on a webinar to talk about co-mindfulness, relationships, and where they draw inspiration. It was a wonderful conversation, and we are so thankful for Marc and “Growing Bolder” to welcome us.

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Show Notes

[2:18] A lot of my life was on the campaign trail and it was honestly very stressful because for me, politics was personal.
[2:27] When I would hear the media say something that I knew wasn't true, my mind would go crazy.
[2:56] If there were a time that we could use these tools, because they're really tools to help calm our minds, it's now.
[11:35] Good relationships help us live longer and healthier lives.
[13:20] Our social ties are stronger, a predictor of how long we live and how happy we are than even our social class IQ or even our genes.
[15:15] The generations that are most digitally connected are the ones who describe feeling the most isolated and alone.
[16:32] Loneliness isn't just emotionally painful. It's also quite dangerous to our health.
[19:11] It really is biologically better to give than to receive.
[19:16] Extending compassion is the best way to invest in our own health and happiness.
[23:51] Using art as a meditation really means being willing to approach each painting with a beginner's mind.
[30:58] Love one another, as you would like to be loved.

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“[Tich Nhat Hanh] has said, ‘The most important person is always the person you are with...who is right before you. The most important pursuit is making the person standing at your side happy. For that alone is the pursuit of life.’" - Tricia Reilly Koch
“Using art as a meditation really means being willing to approach each painting with a beginner’s mind.” - Doro Bush Koch
“The common misconception that people have about practicing compassion is that giving to others is a selfless act. I mean, it makes us feel good, right? It really is biologically
better to give than to receive.” - Doro Bush Koch

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Ep. 121: Doro and Tricia on the “Growing Bolder” Series with Marc Middleton

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