--- title: Alix Bradfield on Optimism and Living Well at Every Age description: lix Bradfield joins Victor Perton to share her joyful habits and insights on aging well with optimism, connection, and vitality in your eighties and beyond image: https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/An%20older%20woman%20diving%20into%20the%20big%20surf%20%20we%20only%20see%20her%20back%20as%20she%20is%20diving%20away%20from%20us%20into%20the%20sea-1.jpeg --- ###### [Check out Our latest insights on Optimism](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog) [![Centre for Optimism_Logo](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Centre%20for%20Optimism_Logo.svg)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.centreforoptimism.com) - [Subscribe](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/subscribe) - [Why Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whyoptimism) - [What is Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whatisoptimism) - [The Optimism Principle](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/theoptimismprinciple) - [Need Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/services-and-workshops) - [The Optimism Workshop](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/workshop) - [Victor Perton - That Optimism Man](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/victorperton) - [Magnetic Optimism for Organisations](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/magnetic-optimism-workshops) ![Close Icon (3)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Close%20Icon%20(3).svg) ![Search (2)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Search%20(2).svg) ###### [Joy](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/joy) , ###### [Ageing](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/ageing) , ###### [well-being](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/well-being) # Alix Bradfield on Optimism and Living Well at Every Age **“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. [Listen on Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/that-optimism-man-victor-perton/id1758198708?i=1000705505498) [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Fv0xt3p0qQlrb1bj75TEc?si=0662fa276d934c72) 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. [Listen on Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/that-optimism-man-victor-perton/id1758198708?i=1000705505498) [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Fv0xt3p0qQlrb1bj75TEc?si=0662fa276d934c72)   [Written by Victor Perton](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/author/victor-perton) ##### Keep up to date with the latest from Centre for Optimism ##### We appreciate any contribution you can make to help us spread optimism with the world [![Give Today](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/21889975/daed54ec-1173-4b99-9390-e69152e87436.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/21889975/daed54ec-1173-4b99-9390-e69152e87436) #### Here are some similar articles ###### [Hope](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/hope) , ###### [Joy](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/joy) , ###### [Faith](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/faith) #### [Roberto Almada su ottimismo, speranza, fede e gioia](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/roberto-almada-ottimismo-italiano?hsLang=en) [Read Article](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/roberto-almada-ottimismo-italiano?hsLang=en) ###### [Hope](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/hope) , ###### [Joy](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/joy) , ###### [Faith](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/faith) #### [Roberto Almada on Optimism, Hope, Faith and Joy](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/robertoalmada?hsLang=en) [Read Article](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/robertoalmada?hsLang=en) ###### [Joy](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/joy) , ###### [Good Question](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/good-question) #### [RIPEN: Where Joy Flourishes and Optimism Leads](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/ripen?hsLang=en) [Read Article](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/ripen?hsLang=en) ## Connect With Us ##### We love to connect with everyone who is ready to open up and share their optimisim. - [![Facebook 2](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Center%20of%20Optimism%20Assets/Facebook%202.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/optimistsvoices/) - [![instagram (6)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/instagram%20(6).svg)](https://www.instagram.com/centreforoptimism/?hl=en) - [![linked in 2](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/linked%20in%202.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/centreforoptimism/) - [![youtube (3)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/youtube%20(3).svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFd4GnToz3WLasQSfsz_z8w) - [![twitter](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/Centre4Optimism) #### Keep up to date with the latest from The Centre for Optimism ##### Contact Us Call Us: [+61 417 217 241](tel:+61%20417%20217%20241) (Australia) PO Box 5081, Garden City, Victoria 3207, Australia ##### [The Centre for Optimism](https://www.centreforoptimism.com?hsLang=en) - [Why Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whyoptimism) - [What is Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whatisoptimism) - Why be Optimistic? 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