From our first steps to our first words, life is a series of celebrated milestones. Yet, as we enter midlife, the celebrations seem to fade, and the milestones we meet often carry a hint of reluctance. Why is it that as we grow older, our achievements become quieter? It’s a narrative I’m determined to challenge through Cece Chats.

My life’s work has shown me that aging isn’t just an inevitable journey, but an opportunity for profound personal growth. My experience as a hospice admissions nurse and confronting my own ageism have profoundly shaped my view. Inspired by thinkers like Ashton Applewhite, I believe in becoming what she calls "old people in training" from an early age, welcoming our later years with enthusiasm rather than reluctance.