Why do we fear growing older? Why does it start feeling like we’re losing control once we enter our thirties or forties? How do society’s expectations of us, especially around marriage and life milestones, begin to change over time? In today’s episode, we had an honest and heartfelt conversation with Dr. Nandu Mulmule about all of this. We explore how to look at aging through the lens of gratitude, acceptance, and evolving relationships, and what he truly means when he says, “If you are 60, you are in the best phase of your life.” This episode is a deep reflection on understanding aging not as a decline, but as a meaningful transition.Guest: Dr.Nandu Mulmule (Senior Psychiatrist) Host: Omkar Jadhav.Creative Producer: Shardul Kadam.Editor: Rohit Landge.Edit Assistant: Nisarga, Priyanka Thosar.Content Manager: Sohan Mane.Social Media Manager: Sonali Gokhale.Social Media Executive: Varada Sane.Legal Advisor: Savani Vaze.Business Development Manager: Sai Kher.About The Host Omkar Jadhav.Co-founder – Amuk Tamuk Podcast NetworkPodcast Host | Writer | Director | Actor | YouTube & Podcast ConsultantWith 8+ years in digital content, former Content & Programming Head at BhaDiPa & Vishay Khol.Directed 100+ sketches, 3 web series & non-fiction shows including Aai & Me, Jhoom, 9 to 5, Oddvata.Creative Producer – BErojgaar | Asst. Director – The Kerala StoryHost of Khuspus – a podcast on taboo and uncomfortable topics.Visiting Faculty – Ranade Institute, Pune University.Connect with us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/amuk_tamukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amuktamuk/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amuktamukpodcastsSpotify: Khuspus #AmukTamuk #MarathiPodcasts 00:00 - Introduction 02:38 - Is the Fear of Aging Real? 05:51 - The Origins of Gerascophobia and the rise of the cosmetic industry13:07 - Psychological Theories Behind the Fear 25:25 - The Impact of Social Stereotypes 32:34 - Fear of becoming dependent on others 46:04 - The Benefits of Seniority 52:13 - Graceful Aging Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, Rajnikant, Zeenat Aman57:04 - Conclusion: The Power of Acceptance & aging as a natural stage of life