Nancy Griffin, host of Glowing Older, chats with Helen Hirsh Spence. Their discussion revolves around the theme of Helen Hirsh Spence and Debra Yearwood’s new book, “ReSet, Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life”. How can we make the most of the ‘longevity bonus’, the additional 20- to 30-year lifespan that awaits? Helen has some answers!
“The Longevity Publishing Boom Has Arrived,” writes Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, in the May 13, 2026, Forbes digital edition. She notes that, “In the past month, a cluster of serious books on longevity…has arrived on shelves simultaneously.”
One of the five books Wittenberg-Cox reviews is ReSet, Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life, by Helen Hirsh Spence and Debra Yearwood. She adds, “The pile is not accidental. The conversation is maturing. Don’t miss her review of ReSet.
Helen Hirsh Spence and Debra Yearwood announced the release of their new book, “ReSet: Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life”. ReSet challenges outdated narratives that equate ageing with decline and is a “must-read” for those of a certain age and anyone heading in that direction. The May 6, 2026, online launch of ReSet featured an Interview with the authors and Readings by them. Recommended: view the Interview, then click on the link (found in the YouTube description below the video) to view the Readings.
Emma Caplan-Fisher of The Honest Talk talked with Hirsh Spence and writes, “…it’s easy to internalize the idea that success has an expiry date…At 76, Hirsh Spence isn’t retired like some 90 per cent of other Canadians in their seventies. Instead, she’s busy redefining what growth, contribution and relevance look like in later life.” Many women are channeling decades of experience into new forms of leadership, mentorship and impact into their later years.
Retirement Coach, Dorian Mintzer, PhD (RevolutionizeRetirement.com), discusses ageism and longevity literacy with Helen Hirsh Spence. As we live longer lives, many older adults discover that retirement isn’t the end. Helen’s work is a call to action for a more inclusive, age-diverse society—where experience is valued and innovation knows no age limit. Click ‘Download’ to listen to the podcast
Host Ande Lyons and Helen Hirsh Spence take a deep dive into why we need a longevity mindset now more than ever; the power of intergenerational collaboration; why older women in the workplace are still overlooked and how to change that; and the economic and societal upsides of embracing age equity. As Helen says, “Age is not a barrier – it’s an asset.”
“A tremendous shift is taking place, reshaping everything from the workforce and increasing demands on health and social services, to education and public policies to accommodate older adults. Loneliness is at an unprecedented high for both younger and older people. So is ageism. We need all generations to come together to find solutions to our coming societal and economic challenges”, Helen Hirsh Spence.
Angel France, Editor-in-Chief of Female Entrepreneurs Magazine, and Helen Hirsh Spence, Founder of Top Sixty Over Sixty, discuss age discrimination, longevity literacy, and the strengths of older adults. As lifespans grow, our thinking about work, retirement, and ageing must evolve. Helen also shares helpful tips about becoming an entrepreneur in your sixties and seventies.
Elizabeth Naumovski and Helen Hirsh Spence discuss the benefits of aging and the connection between your mindset and aging. Women are discriminated against for many things, and one of them is aging. Ageism is everywhere, especially in our workforce. Helen says, “Aging isn’t a countdown, it’s a count up to unparalleled value and wisdom. Aging is the triumph for living.”
Host Jane Leder and Helen Hirsh Spence discuss ageism, self-directed ageism, and taking calculated risks to move out of your comfort zone. When we think positively and optimistically about our longer lives, we have the opportunity to extend our lives another 7.5 years, according to Yale Professor, Dr. Becca Levy.
Donna Cravotta chats with Top Sixty founder Helen Hersh Spence about her fascinating background as an educator, international volunteer, TEDx and International Keynote Speaker, Age Provocateur, Mindset Shifter, Longevity Literacy Coach and Trainer. The conversation covers entrepreneurship, age diversity, and how mixed-age workplaces benefit all.
Notes Helen in the podcast, “We have to educate people because… when you introduce that phrase [You look good for your age], people think it’s a compliment. I think many of us took it as a compliment until we realized, “What does my age look like? What does any age look like?”