Caroline Paul is a thrill-seeker and writer who is on a quest to encourage women to get outside and embrace adventure as they age. She and Steve talk about fighting fires, walking on airplane wings, and finding awe in birdwatching.

SOURCE:Caroline Paul • , author and former firefighter.

RESOURCES • : Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking ― How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age, • by Caroline Paul (2024). • " FAA Halts Sequim Wing-Walking Flights, Revokes Owner’s Pilot License • ," by Dominic Gates ( The Seattle Times, • 2024). • " How a Bit of Awe Can Improve Your Health • ," by Hope Reese ( The New York Times, • 2023). The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure, • by Caroline Paul (2016). • " Why Do We Teach Girls That It’s Cute to Be Scared? • " by Caroline Paul ( The New York Times, • 2016). • " What if Age Is Nothing but a Mind-Set? • " by Bruce Grierson ( The New York Times Magazine, • 2014). Lost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology, • by Caroline Paul (2013). • " The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature • ," by Marc G. Berman, John Jonides, and Stephen Kaplan ( Psychological Science, • 2008). • " Longevity Increased by Positive Self-Perceptions of Aging • ," by Becca R. Levy, Martin D. Slade, Suzanne R. Kunkel, and Stanislav V. Kasl ( Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, • 2002). Fighting Fire, • by Caroline Paul (1998).

EXTRAS: • " Is Fear Running Your Life? • " by No Stupid Questions • (2024). • " Arnold Schwarzenegger Has Some Advice for You • ," by People I (Mostly) Admire • (2024). • " Should You Spend More Time in Nature? • " by No Stupid Questions • (2023). • " Steven Pinker: 'I Manage My Controversy Portfolio Carefully • ,'" by People I (Mostly) Admire • (2020).