The Well-Lived Life

A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age

By: Gladys McGarey M.D. M.D., Mark Hyman - introduction

Narrated by: Elizabeth Wiley

Dr. Gladys McGarey, a doctor who still consulted as a centenarian and was the mother of holistic medicine, reveals “a story that teaches as much as it inspires” (Edith Eger, New York Times bestselling author), filled with life-changing secrets for how to live with joy, vitality, and purpose at any age.

Dr. Gladys McGarey, cofounder of the American Holistic Medical Association, began her medical practice at a time when women couldn’t even have their own bank accounts. Since then, she pioneered a new way of thinking about disease and health that has transformed the way we imagine health care and self-care around the world.

On these pages, Dr. McGarey shares her six actionable secrets to enjoying lives that are long, happy, and purpose-driven:

-Spend your energy wildly: How to embrace your life fully and feel motivated every day.
-All life needs to move: How to move—spiritually, mentally, and physically—to help let go of trauma and other roadblocks.
-You are here for a reason: How to find the everyday “juice” that helps you stay oriented in your life’s purpose.
-You are never alone: How to build a community that’s meaningful to you.
-Everything is your teacher: Discover the deep learnings that come from pain and setbacks.
-Love is the most powerful medicine: Learn to love yourself—and others—into healing.

In a voice that is both practical and inspiring, Dr. McGarey shares her own extraordinary stories and eternal wisdom—from her early childhood in India and a chance encounter with Mahatma Gandhi to her life as a physician and a mother of six, to her survival of both heartbreak and illness. Dr. Gladys shares her inspiring vision for a healthier and more joyful future for us all, filled with “rich and complex truths that will resonate with readers’ hearts and minds” (Dr. Robert Waldinger, New York Times bestselling author).

Critic reviews

"Narrator Elizabeth Wiley impeccably voices indomitable Dr. Gladys McGarey, who provides listeners with inspiration and practical strategies for living with full energy at any age. Listeners are also treated to stories and suggestions directly from Dr. McGarey, which are interspersed throughout the audiobook. As a centenarian who is both a woman and a medical doctor, Dr. McGarey has lived the life of a pioneer. Her compelling stories of growing up in India, the daughter of dedicated medical missionaries, would alone be worth the listen. Wiley delivers McGarey’s messages, including the struggle of dealing with divorce in her 70s, with fitting emotion. Overall, Wiley’s tone and pace communicate the joy and enthusiasm Dr. McGarey has for loving, learning, and sharing her six secrets for the well-lived life."

A wake up call for these that are on our mid 50’s

I want to live more than a100 years like doctor Gladys with quality of life
This book reminds us that we need to keep trying, dreaming, taking care of our bodies even sometimes it’s challenging
Love the book!
Remind me that life has so much juice for me out there and I must reach for it!

Wonderful Inspiring Book

Absolutely LOVE this book! Interesting & inspiring for everyone to live their best life possible. Gladys shares her life stories and warm wisdom about how to live the best life possible even when facing adversity. I truly admire this woman. She makes the world a better place. I highly recommend this book. :) I wish I could give it infinity stars.

An optimistic approach to life

Whether you're older or not, this book is a refreshing look into how to find joy in living. lessons I'll keep

Life Advice

Gladys shares her wisdom from decades of life. It really is about love and the mindset we choose. Delightful stories and engaging material. I enjoyed how the chapters flowed and built on each other. I will definitely listen to this audiobook again. Gladys, thank you so much for sharing your life with us.

Outstanding Audiobook

What a remarkable journey with turns and twists in life. Yes Dr McGarey gives you energy on how to leep the juices flowing!!

Thank You and may your life continue to be filled with your boundless energy. I can hardly wait for a sequel!