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In this Momentum Discussions Podcast episode, Joseph Sapone reflects on his weight journey. He provides us with unique perspectives of an older adult who has lived in a larger body size for most of his adult life. He shares how stigma and bias have affected him in his personal and professional life as well as in healthcare and other settings. Joe discusses how a comprehensive approach to obesity management has helped him to achieve his health and wellness goals, and he offers insights into why it is so important that older adults have access to the full continuum of obesity care. 

This podcast episode is supported by Novo Nordisk. Content was developed by Gerontological Society of America (GSA).

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In this Momentum Discussions Podcast episode, obesity advocate Ted Kyle shares a bit about his personal history with obesity and how this influenced his vital work as an advocate. He discusses his perspectives on how false beliefs and outdated paradigms along with stigma and bias negatively affect individuals living with obesity. Finally, he explains that good obesity care requires access to the full range of obesity care tools. He also sends a message to policymakers about the need to offer older adults access to the full range of obesity care options. 

This podcast episode is supported by Novo Nordisk. Content was developed by Gerontological Society of America (GSA).

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During this Momentum Discussion podcast episode, GSA VP Lisa McGuire and TIAA Institute Head Surya Kolluri discuss how rapid transformations in our society are impacting trends in higher education. With life expectancy rising by 17 years since the Social Security program debuted in the United States nearly 90 years ago, tremendous opportunities have arisen on many fronts, including in higher education. The podcast also addresses some of the headwinds that come from these changes as they relate to institutions of higher education. Lisa and Surya discuss how, by broadening the scope of educational and recruitment efforts to include learners of all ages, institutions can be transformed and experience an economic lift.

This podcast received funding support from TIAA Institute. Content was developed by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA).

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