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“Optimism is the only way to go.”
That’s the clear and powerful message from Alix Bradfield, author, counsellor, and wellness advocate, who joined Victor Perton on The Optimism Man Podcast for a rich and joyful conversation about aging well, staying connected, and finding daily joy, regardless of your stage of life.
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Alix Bradfield on Living Well with Optimism in Your Eighties and Beyond
That Optimism Man Victor Perton
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Alix is well known to the Centre for Optimism community. In 2021, she joined Victor and a community of optimists from around the world to launch her book Energy for Life. It was a celebration of vitality, purpose, and the spirit of wellbeing. Since then, she has continued to share her uplifting message through speaking engagements, interviews, and her active presence in the wellbeing space.
📽️ Watch the celebration of the launch of Energy for Life
Now in her eighties, Alix brings a lived experience that is grounded, warm, and deeply practical. In the podcast, she shares the habits that sustain her optimism and energy: daily gratitude, spending time in nature, walking barefoot, and greeting strangers with kindness.
She speaks candidly about the wisdom she has gathered since writing the book, as well as the joy and connection she has found in sharing her message with others.
“Wellbeing is not about being perfect,” she says. “It’s about feeling alive, having fun, and looking forward.”
The episode also revisits some of the timeless lessons from her remarkable parents, who were once recognised as Australia’s oldest couple. Their example—of looking forward with joy and adapting with grace—echoes throughout the conversation.
Whether you are in your fifties, your eighties, or anywhere in between, Alix Bradfield’s gentle clarity and infectious optimism will leave you inspired to live more fully and more joyfully.
• 47 min
Alix Bradfield on Living Well with Optimism in Your Eighties and Beyond
That Optimism Man Victor Perton
Play
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Listen on Spotify
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