{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Fighting Ageism with Guest Ashton Applewhite","description":"What is Ageism? Are you a hidden victim? How does ageism affect your travel life? In this episode, I interview Ashton Applewhite, the pioneering advocate against ageism, to discuss the multifaceted issues surrounding aging and societal perceptions of older adults.  Ashton is an internationally recognized authority on ageism. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, \u201cThis Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.\u201d Ashton co-founded Old School, an anti-ageism clearinghouse, and has been a pivotal figure in raising awareness about age-related issues for nearly two decades. \u201cAwareness is the first step: once you see it in yourself\u2026 you see it in the culture around you.\u201d - Ashton Applewhite Key Takeaways: \u2022             Language Matters: The terms we use to describe older adults play a significant role in either perpetuating or dismantling ageist attitudes. \u2022             Cultural Ageism: Societal fear of aging and the segregation of older individuals in specific communities contribute to pervasive ageism. \u2022             Grassroots Change: Real change in combating ageism requires grassroots movements and collective action to shift societal norms. \u2022             Intersection with Ableism: Much of ageism is intertwined with ableism, necessitating a broader dialogue about capacity and inclusion. \u2022             Role of Community: Strong social networks are crucial for a satisfying life at any age, yet diversity within these networks can mitigate age segregation. Resources: \u2022             Ashton\u2019s Book:This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism \u2022             Old School Clearinghouse:OldSchool.info \u2022             Ashton Applewhite\u2019s TED Talk: Available on the homepage of ThisChairRocks.com \u2022             Question and Answer Blog:Yo, Is This Ageist? \u2022             LinkedIn:Ashton Applewhite OUR SOCIAL WEBSITE www.AgelessTraveler.com OUR SOCIAL MEDIA SITES: Facebook Page: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100067880135709 LinkedIN Page: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ageless-traveler\/?viewAsMember=true X Page: https:\/\/twitter.com\/2023AgelessT YouTube Page: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@AgelessTraveler-ft1kr?reload=9 Instagram Page: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/2023agelesstraveler\/ Pinterest Page: https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/adrianegbergagelesstraveler\/ Leave Us a Voicemail with Your Questions Join our Facebook Salon \u2022 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel We are going on Safari in 2025! Details at https:\/\/agelesstraveler.com\/featured-travel\/ Luxury Travel For Less ","author_name":"Generation Bold Radio","author_url":"http:\/\/generationboldradio.me","html":"