In this episode of The Curious Midlife Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Ginny MacColl, a Guinness World Record holder, actress, and a dynamic American Ninja Warrior at 71. Ginny's journey is a powerful narrative of positive aging and redefining societal norms about what is “normal” as we age.

During our conversation we explore Ginny's life, discussing how she overcame her health challenges with Osteopenia and the lifestyle changes she embraced to age with strength and vitality. As a testament to her extraordinary life, we delve into her experiences in strength training and her achievements as a record-setting athlete.

This episode is an invaluable resource for anyone questioning, "How can I redefine my aging process?" or "What can I achieve regardless of age?" Ginny's story is not just about physical fitness, it's a holistic approach to living a fulfilling life and overcoming health struggles. 

Her insights on setting and pursuing new goals in the latter half of life, combined with her experiences on American Ninja Warrior, offer a fresh perspective on what it means to age gracefully and powerfully. Tune in for an episode filled with inspiration and practical advice for embracing life's adventures at any age!

Guest - Ginny MacColl Links: 

Instagram: @ginnymaccoll

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Host - Julie Angel’s Links: 

Website: https://julieangel.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_angel_phd_movementsnacks/

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Key talking points of this episode: 

[1:17] Introduction to Ginny MacColl and her experience with Osteopenia . 

[4:28] How to become your own advocate when it comes to your health. 

[6:00] Lifestyle shifts that Ginny made to heal her Osteopenia . 

[9:06] Ginny’s movement journey with Osteopenia . 

[19:40] Shifting the paradigm of aging and movement on Ninja Warrior. 

[24:00] The ripple effects of starting a strength training regimen. 

[30:00] Ginny’s training schedule. 

[35:00] How to get started with a new movement practice. 

[42:00] Ginny’s experience on Ninja Warrior. 

[49:00] New goals that Ginny is working towards. 

[55:00] Learning to redefine age. 

[57:00] Where you can find Ginny.