Episode 23

Too Young To Retire, Too Old To Hire?

Laid off after 40, struggling to get hired again, or forced into early retirement? You're not alone. In this video, we expose the harsh reality of ageism in the workforce—where experience is overlooked and the retirement age keeps rising. If you feel stuck between being "too young to retire" and "too old to hire," this message is for you.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Golden Year Paradox

05:27 Global Uprise Of Retirement Age

07:18 Who Actually Employs Over 55?

09:10 Ageism In The Workplace

14:26 How Restructuring Impacts The Older Worker

17:08 Are Older Workers Less Tech Savvy?

19:30 Inflexible Hiring Practices

23:05 I Desperately Want To Work

24:25 Clinging To Any Job

26:13 Back To Gig Work At 60

28:09 Working Into Your 70's By Necessity

30:44 The Physiological Toll

33:00 The Class Disparity Outcomes

36:25 What Can Be Done?

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Isabella Grace

Hi, I’m Dr. Isabella Grace—behavioral neuroscientist, mindset educator, and host of Speaking of This, a podcast that digs deeper than the headlines.
This show was born out of a realization: we’re constantly bombarded with trending stories, viral moments, and loud opinions, but what we’re not getting is clarity. We’re not being encouraged to slow down, reflect, or question what’s really going on beneath the surface of these narratives—and that’s where I come in.
On Speaking of This, I take current headlines and flip them over to explore the psychological truths hiding underneath. With each episode, I break down popular stories—whether from pop culture, health, social issues, or everyday life—and examine the mindset, emotional triggers, and deeper meanings behind them. I pull from my background in psychology and behavioral neuroscience, but this isn’t a lecture. It’s a conversation. A moment to pause, reflect, and connect.
This podcast is for curious minds who want more than clickbait. It’s for people who crave substance, who believe that mental and emotional well-being starts with understanding the world around us and within us. You’ll find honest perspectives, engaging stories, and tools to help you think critically and feel deeply.
Whether you’re here for personal growth, psychological insight, or just a fresh take on the latest buzz—you’re in the right place.
Let’s rethink the headlines. Let’s speak of this.