This interview explores the upside of aging. From attitude, physical fitness, mental outlook, and a prescription for our health care system, our guest shares his insights and recommendations on staying healthy in our senior years. Jim Owen has written several best sellers, including Just Move, published by National Geographic in 2017, and has produced a 30-minute documentary film, The Art of Aging Well.  We discuss his wellness checklist, the importance of celebrating the positives about aging, and why our current health system is missing the mark by not focusing more on prevention and paying for health care that keeps us well. After transitioning from a weak and tired 70-year-old to a strong and energetic 80-year-old, our guest describes the journey he took and what he recommends for others, including 1 55-pound drop in weight. We are fortunate to have our guest this week as we discuss his own public health campaign.

Mini Bio

After a successful 35-year Wall Street career, James P. Owen found new purpose in being an author, inspirational speaker, and social entrepreneur. His book, Cowboy Ethics, a best-seller with more than 150,000 copies in circulation, and two follow-up volumes, Cowboy Values and The Try, shine a light on the importance of shared values and personal character in our society. Now Jim is propelled by a new mission: showing older adults how to get and stay in shape. His latest book, Just Move! A New Approach to Fitness after 50 (National Geographic), was inspired by his personal journey of transformation. As a 70-year-old “couch potato,” Jim resolved to do whatever it took to become fit and ease his chronic back pain. Seven years later,