131. Getting Old, Adventurously

Caroline Paul is a thrill-seeker and writer who is on a quest to encourage women to get outside and embrace adventure as they age. She and Steve talk about fighting fires, walking on airplane wings, and finding awe in birdwatching. SOURCE: Caroline Paul , author and former firefighter. RESOURCES : Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking ― How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age , by Caroline Paul (2024). " FAA Halts Sequim Wing-Walking Flights, Revokes Owner’s Pilot License ," by Dominic Gates ( The Seattle Times, 2024). " How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health ," by Hope Reese ( The New York Times, 2023). The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure , by Caroline Paul (2016). " Why Do We Teach Girls That It’s Cute to Be Scared? " by Caroline Paul ( The New York Times, 2016). " What if Age Is Nothing but a Mind-Set? " by Bruce Grierson ( The New York Times Magazine, 2014). Lost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology , by Caroline Paul (2013). " The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature ," by Marc G. Berman, John Jonides, and Stephen Kaplan ( Psychological Science, 2008). " Longevity Increased by Positive Self-Perceptio…