Living Purposefully and Staying Agile: Insights from Physical Therapy with Vicki Gold

Authentic Living

Roxanne Derhodge welcomes Vicki Gold to discuss her inspiring journey in physical therapy. Vicki shares her perspectives on health and the importance of the mind-body connection, emphasizing the ABCs in life. The conversation covers overcoming the fear of falling through the power of self-talk and the significance of alignment and breathing techniques. They delve into mental ABCs and making conscious choices for well-being. Vicki offers practical tips and exercises for older adults, focusing on core conditioning and muscle strengthening. The episode highlights integrating physical activity into daily life and living purposefully at any age, with insights on maintaining agility and motivation. The episode wraps up with ways to connect with Vicki.

Vicki Gold, PT, MA is a multi-talented, highly experienced physical therapist, educator, speaker and author of Aging Safely, wisely and Well- A movement and Mindset Guide for older adults, although she will tell you it;s appropriate for people of all ages.

with more than 50 years of clinical and academic practice.

(0:00) Introduction and Meet Vicki Gold (1:05) Vicki's Journey in Physical Therapy (3:11) Perspectives on Health and Physical Therapy (6:13) ABCs in Life and Mind-body Connection (10:09) Overcoming Fear of Falling and Power of Self-talk (16:28) Alignment and Breathing Techniques (25:03) Mental ABCs and Conscious Choices (29:29) Well-being Tips and Exercises for Older Adults (32:25) Core Conditioning and Muscle Strengthening (37:19) Lifestyle Integration of Physical Activity (38:23) Living Purposefully at Any Age (42:28) Maintaining Agility and Motivation (43:05) Closing Remarks and Connecting with Vicki