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Peak Performance Life Podcast

Peak Performance Life Podcast

EPI 237: The Incredible Health Benefits Of Being OUTDOORS & How It Improves Our Lives As We Age. With NY Times Bestselling Author Caroline Paul

Feb 3, 2026 · 51m

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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:40) From firefighter to author: Caroline's backstory (2:25) Why society tells us to slow down after 60, and why we shouldn't (5:09) The science: how our beliefs about aging shape how we age (12:21) The 5 pillars of healthy aging (17:15) Nature's healing power: from tree chemicals to birdsong (23:46 The psychology of awe and how it rewires your brain (35:06) Caroline's mom: biking into her 80s (42:00) Outdoor activities don't have to be extreme (45:06) How to take the first step (46:58) Where to find Tough Broad and follow Caroline Paul (47:50) Outro Who is Caroline Paul? Caroline Paul is an American author and former San Francisco firefighter, known for her…