In this uplifting and perspective-shifting episode of the 1% Happier and Healthier Podcast, we sit down with Bernie, a 74-year-old (nearly 75!) from San Diego who is redefining what ageing can look like.

For most of his life, Bernie worked long hours and put his health on the back burner. Like many people, work came first — until retirement at 63 created space for a different question: Who do I want to be now?

One book changed everything. Inspired to take responsibility for his strength and wellbeing, Bernie began working on his fitness — not with extremes, but with consistency and intention. Since then, he’s lost 25 pounds, built his own home gym, and completely reshaped his identity. Today, Bernie is an Instagram sensation, inspiring thousands of people around the world to believe that it’s never too late to get stronger, healthier, and more confident in your body.

This conversation isn’t just about fitness — it’s about identity. Bernie reminds us that lasting change happens when we stop asking “What should I do?” and start asking “Who do I want to be?”

• Why it’s never too late to start prioritising your health
• How retirement can be a powerful opportunity for reinvention
• The role of identity in creating lasting lifestyle change
• Why strength matters more as we age — physically and mentally
• How small, consistent actions compound over time
• What Bernie’s journey teaches us about confidence, purpose, and self-belief
• How redefining “ageing” can unlock a healthier future

Real transformation begins when your habits align with your identity.

Ask yourself: Who do I want to be — and what would that person do today?

• You think it might be “too late” to get fit or strong
• You’re approaching retirement or navigating a new life chapter
• You want inspiration to build health habits that actually last
• You’re curious about strength, longevity, and mindset
• You believe it’s possible to be 1% happier and healthier at any age

Bernie’s story proves that age is not a barrier — it’s an invitation.

You don’t have to change everything overnight. You just have to decide who you want to be next.

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