A velhice é o tempo da liberdade.

Growing old is gaining freedom. In this episode of the "Talk to a Friend" Podcast, Suely Tonarque (74) talks with Maria Célia de Abreu (81) — psychologist, university professor, researcher and a leading figure in the study of old age in Brazil. With over 30 years dedicated to the subject, Maria Célia shares her journey, her work at IDEAC (Institute for Educational, Artistic and Scientific Development) and profound reflections on aging, freedom, self-knowledge and new landscapes of life. You will discover: ✨ Why old age is not a loss, but a road full of new landscapes ✨ How to transform aging into an act of autonomy and power of choice ✨ The importance of study groups, collective projects, and memory gatherings ✨ The difference between "needing" and "being able" in maturity ✨ The courage to affirm oneself as old without carrying negative labels ✨ How the freedom to age opens space for pleasure, knowledge, and new relationships 🔔 If this conversation resonated with you, like, subscribe, and share. Tell your friend, tell your friend — because aging is potential, not limitation. Chapters 00:00 Opening & Introduction 01:43 Who is Maria Célia de Abreu? 06:51 Academic Training and the Dictatorship in the 1960s 14:35 The Beginning of Studies on Aging 18:56 Early Menopause and Personal Discoveries 23:19 The Aging Study Group (since 2001) 31:31 The Birth and Activities of IDEAC 40:00 Lectures and the Courage to Say: “I am old” 47:43 Transforming Prejudice into Research and Action 50:54 Current IDEAC Projects: Second Intentions, Health, Beauty & Pleasure, Hands that Create 1:01:23 Old Age as a Time of Freedom: Power vs. Need 1:06:12 The Metaphor of the Road and the Landscapes of Life 1:09:33 Conclusion & Final Message References 📖 Book: Old Age – A New Landscape (Maria Célia) (de Abreu) 📌 IDEAC – Institute for Educational, Artistic and Scientific Development #aging #oldage #freedom #selfknowledge #psychology #gerontology #lifeafter60 #activeelderly #maturity #mentalhealth #qualityoflife #womenover60 #longevity #agingwell #wisdom #TellAFriend #PassItOnToAFriend #DudaByDuda